Obituaries
Bessie Krzanowsky
Oct 29, 2013
Krzanowsky, Bessie, 84, of Parkhill. Died Oct. 29, 2013, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born Jan. 12, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Samuel and Milka (Kosjer) Ribich. Also preceded in death by husband, Blaine Krzanowsky; siblings, Mildred “Mitzi†Stermec, George, Nicholas and Michael Ribich and best friend, Rose Zajdel. Survived by sons; Edward Joseph, Lancaster, PA; and John Michael...
Larry G. LaBarko
Oct 29, 2013
LaBarko, Larry G., 62, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 4, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of the late Januardo and Nellie (Page) LaBarko. He is survived by his loving daughters, Shanna L., wife of Zoran Kaltenbaugh, Richland Township and Krista L., wife of Michael Rager, Johnstown; grandchildren,...
Frank J. Oravec
Oct 27, 2013
Oravec, Frank J., 81, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2013, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Mary Anne (Gordian) Oravec. Also preceded in death by son; Matthew J. Oravec who died Oct. 18, 2013; siblings; Mary (Joseph) Bernas, Susan, Andrew J. (Anna Mae Kot),...
David C. Kmett Sr.
Oct 24, 2013
Kmett Sr., David C., “Daveâ€, 64, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 2, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of Andrew and Anna (Foster) Kmett. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Andrew and Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lillian M. (Williams) Kmett;...
Marjorie S. Smith
Oct 19, 2013
Smith, Marjorie S., 68, of Westmont died unexpectedly Oct. 19, 2013, in Washington Twp., Franklin County, PA, while returning from her grandson's football game. Marjorie was born June 27, 1945, in Kalamazoo, MI where she lived - along with her large extended family - for 22 years. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ida (Pinkster) Schippers and sister of...
Nicholas N. Chirico
Oct 19, 2013
Chirico, Nicholas N., “Nickâ€, 82, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2013. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Hazelton, PA, son of John and Theresa (Ferraro) Chirico. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Shirley M. (Baldwin) Chirico; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The passing of Nick and his late wife Shirley, ends...
Matthew J. Oravec
Oct 18, 2013
Oravec, Matthew Joseph, “Mattâ€, 38, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2013 at his residence. Born on October 4, 1975 in Johnstown. Son of Frank J. and Magdalen D. (Golian) Oravec, Richland Township. Preceded in death by Godmother, Dorothy Golian. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by brothers, Frank A., and...
Donald B. Mauk
Oct 16, 2013
Mauk, Donald B., 67, of Jackson Twp. Died Oct. 16, 2013, at home. Born Nov. 1, 1945, in Johnstown. Son of the late William H. and Margaret (Ayers) Mauk. Also was preceded in death by siblings; William H. Jr., Jeffery, infant (Bonnie) and Karen, who died tragically in childhood during Halloween. Survived by wife of 43 years, Patricia G. (Furlong);...
Judith A. Kabler
Oct 15, 2013
Kabler, Judith A., “Magaâ€, 70, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 12, 1943 in Johnstown. Daughter of Paul J. and Dorothy G. (Slagle) Baumbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James B. Kabler Jr.; sister, Delores Albaugh and a brother-in-law, Fred MacNeel. She is survived by her...
Rudolph Plesnick
Oct 13, 2013
Plesnick, Rudolph, “Rudyâ€, 89, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 6, 1924 in Twin Rocks, PA. Son of George and Frances (Maticic) Plesnick. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Pauline Boyar. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Gillette M. (Defrance)...
Dean W. Kissell
Oct 11, 2013
Kissell, Dean W., 86, of Arbutus Park Retirement Community. Died Oct. 11, 2013, at the Palliative Care Unit of Good Samaritan, Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Nov. 8, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Jay D. and Hazel M. (St. Clair) Kissell. Also preceded in death by siblings; Wayne Kissell, Shirley Kellar and Jane Matley. Survived by wife of 61 years,...
Roy I. Kring
Oct 10, 2013
Kring Roy I., 88, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2013 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Preceded in death by his parents Palmer and Almeda (Wingard) Kring and brother, Percy. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ruth J. (Mason) Kring, Richland Township; sons, Roy M., married to the former Shirley...
David M. Taylor
Oct 9, 2013
Taylor, David M., 60, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2013 at Latrobe Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 5, 1952 in Johnstown. Son of John and Doris (McMullen) Taylor. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John Daniel Taylor and Lawrence McDowell and father-in-law, Albert E. Wachs. He is survived by his loving...
Douglas Foster Miller
Oct 9, 2013
Miller, Douglas Foster, “Bearâ€, 61, of Lewistown, PA, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on October 9, 2013 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. Born on March 21, 1952 in Johnstown. Son of the late Leroy and Avonel (West) Miller. He is survived by his loving children, Megan A., wife of Joseph Michael Donckers II, Shaftsbury, VT, Trinity L....
Romayne Wolfe
Oct 6, 2013
Wolfe, Romayne, “Rodyâ€, 87, of Richland, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Oct. 6, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her children. Born Sept. 4, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James E. and Effie J. (Foust) Gerber. Also preceded in death by husband, Clarence C. Wolfe; and an infant son, Donald J.; siblings, William, Helen...
Belma M. Dubose
Oct 3, 2013
Dubose, Belma M., 86, of East Conemaugh Borough. Went to be with Lord on October 3, 2013 at Sky Vue Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on September 19, 1927 in Franklin Borough. Daughter of James E. and Elizabeth (Gordon) Riley. Preceeded in death by her parents and her husband, Henry James Dubose Sr. Survived by her loving children, Belinda...
Raymond E. Plows
Oct 3, 2013
Plows, Raymond Eugene, 80, of East Taylor Twp. Died Oct. 3, 2013, at home surrounded by family members. Born Aug. 8, 1933, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Goldie (Penrod) Plows. Also preceded in death by wife, Evelyn R. (Rager); brothers, Joseph, Clarence, Wilbur, George and Charles; and sister, Deloris Plows. Survived by children; Michael (Bernadette), Ricky (Lynda...
Paul G. Wingard
Oct 3, 2013
Wingard, Paul G., 75, of Elton. Passed away Oct. 3, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Mar. 11, 1938, in Johnstown. Son of the late Paul N. and Gladys R. (Weaver) Wingard. Also preceded in death by mother and father-in-law, Bernard G. and Violet M. Neff; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Perry Zarefoss; and brother–in-law William Erickson. Survived by wife...
Michael J. Goncher
Sep 25, 2013
Goncher, Ret. Richland Police Sgt. Michael J.,â€Sargeâ€,64, of Richland Township. Went to Glory on Sept. 25, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born Oct. 6, 1948, in Johnstown. Son of the late Francis and Rose Mary (McLaughlin) Goncher. Also preceded in death by former wife, Patricia E. (Bardo) Goncher. Survived by wife of 18 years, Jacqueline L. (Jeschonek); children, Michael (Tricia...
Robert Alan Varnish, Sr.
Sep 22, 2013
Varnish, Robert Alan, Sr., 63, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2013 at his son’s home in Hooversville. Born on October 9, 1949 in Johnstown, son of John D. and Alice Varnish. Preceded in death parents, brother, John Varnish; little buddy, Corbin Cole; Aunt and Uncle, Nat and Mary Sanchez; Aunt and Uncle, Minnie and Sam Uzelac; niece,...
