Obituaries
Genevieve M. Grandinetti
Feb 24, 2013
GRANDINETTI – Genevieve M. “Mimiâ€, 88, Richland, passed away in her sleep Feb. 24 at The Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born January 1, 1925 in Johnstown to Stephen and Pauline (Kmecik) Filicky. In addition to her parents, Genny was preceded in death by her husband, James R. and sister, Evelyn Kasay. She is survived by children, Francis and wife, Carolyn, of...
Dolores M Long
Feb 23, 2013
Long, Dolores M.,87, of Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord and Savior on February 23, 2013. She passed away peacefully at home. She was born June 24, 1925, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Clemison and Grace (Colbert) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband; Stephen Carl Long; sister Eleanor Meyers, and brothers, Montell, Ellwood and Harold. Dolores was the...
William J. Sipes
Feb 16, 2013
Sipes, William J., 86, of Richland Township, died February 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1926, in Johnstown, son of Owen M. and Mary (Christensen) Sipes. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty J. (Saleeba) Sipes; brother, Pete and a sister, Jane Gresh. He is survived by his loving children, Patricia, wife of...
Michael P. Smolar
Feb 15, 2013
Smolar, Michael P., 48, of Miami Beach, Fl., formerly of Elton Heights, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. until time of memorial service at 6 P.M. on Wednesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, Fr. David Peles, Pastor. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
C. Dean Wingard
Feb 14, 2013
Wingard, C. Dean, 75, of Richland. Died February 14, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by loving family and caring staff of Crossroads. Born July 4, 1937, in Richland Township. Son of Harvey R. and Mary E. (Hostetler) Wingard. Preceeded in death by parents and sister, Nancy A., wife of Alex Refi, and nephew, Larry Wissinger. Survived by wife of 52 years, Eleanor A....
Martha A. Partsch
Feb 13, 2013
Partsch, Martha A., 82, Johnstown, PA. Died peacefully surrounded by her children, Feb 13, 2013, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage, PA. Born August 9, 1931 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Hranycznyi) Shandrowsky. Also preceded in death by husband Herbert R, who died Dec 18, 1999; Brothers, Micheal, John, Danny, John, and Paul; and sisters Pearl,...
Mary L. Cunkelman
Feb 12, 2013
Cunkelman, Mary L., 91, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2013 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on April 4, 1921 in Luzerne, PA. Daughter of Charles and Mary (Sabo) Shimko. Preceded in death by be her parents; husband, George T. Cunkelman Sr.; brothers, Charlie, Mike, John, Steve and Louis and a sister,...
Larry H. Stonerook
Feb 8, 2013
Obituary information for: Larry H. Stonerook for Sunday edition. (Bill 241-3867) Stonerook, Larry H., 63, of Johnstown. Died Feb. 8, 2013, at Home. Born Nov. 7, 1949, in Johnstown. Son of the late Betty Brickner. Survived by children; Rosemary Stonerook, Johnstown; Josie Stonerook, Portage; and Dan Stonerook, Johnstown. Also 4 Grandchildren. Brother of Susan, Pittsburgh; and Joann, California. Private arrangements...
Doreen M. Instone
Feb 7, 2013
Instone, Doreen M., 67, Richland. Died Feb.7, 2013, at home. Born June 26, 1945, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Richard G. and Dorothy E. (Schlosser) Yeager. Preceded in death by the love of her life, John F. “Jack†Instone. Survived by the joy of her life, sons; John R., married to Lynn (Sorchilla), Johnstown; Scott D., married to Paulette...
James Utnik
Feb 5, 2013
Utnik, James, 58, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2013. Born on July 20, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of Edward, Johnstown and the late Sophie (Golojuch) Utnik. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John and Katherine Golojuch and paternal grandparents, Walenty “Valetine†and Anna Utnik. He is survived...
Ryan J. Louttit
Feb 2, 2013
Louttit, Ryan J., 22, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013. He was born on July 24, 1990 in Johnstown. Son of Richard A. Louttit, Gallitzin, and Nancy (Bonk) Madonna, East Conemaugh. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ann Bonk and paternal step-father, Robert Wolford. In addition to his parents...
Wayne N. Fyock
Feb 2, 2013
Fyock, Wayne N. Sr., 81, of Johnstown, died February 2, 2013 at home. Born on May 29, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Ralph and Tilley (Yoder) Fyock. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother, first wife June (Croyle) and an infant grandson Keith Fyock. He is survived by wife, Carol (Edwards-Knipple) Fyock, Johnstown; children, Wayne N. Jr. married to Gayle...
Nora L. Mock
Jan 30, 2013
Mock, Nora, L., 83, of Salix, passed away on Jan. 30, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Salix. Daughter of Denzel and Lillian (Miller) Kring. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lydia Bell Smith. Survived by loving husband of 64years of years, Richard H. Mock, Salix; son, Richard D., married to the former...
Sharon L. Mesaros
Jan 26, 2013
Mesaros, Sharon L. (Simmons), 69, Hooversville, formerly of Geistown. Died Jan. 26, 2013, at Windber Hospice. Born May 4, 1943, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William G. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Simmons. Also preceded in death by brother William G. Simmons, Jr. Survived by husband of 22 years, James R. Mesaros; children, Stephen M. Mastovich, Franklin Boro; and Lisa...
Marian E. Grundberg
Jan 25, 2013
Grundberg, Marian E., 92, loving mother and grandmother, of Richland Township, died peacefully on January 25, 2013 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 28, 1920 in Warren, PA. Daughter of Frederick and Rose (Cohlhepp) Carlson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford Grundberg; brothers, Lorrin, George and Donald Carlson and sister, Barbara Weiland. She is survived by her loving...
Roy C. Bowman Jr.
Jan 23, 2013
Bowman, Roy C. Jr., “Calhounâ€, 69, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2013. Born on May 20, 1943 in Johnstown. Son of Victor and Kathryn (Boring) Ochenrider. Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Bowman. Junior is survived by his children, Roy C. III, (Patty), Honesdale, PA, Cathy Jo (Joe) Hebler, Altoona, PA, Clayton, U.S. Army;...
Mary Louise Coy
Jan 23, 2013
Coy, Mary Louise (Dremely), 81, of East Conemaugh Borough, peacefully slipped into God’s hands, surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 11, 1931 in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of Frank and Anna (Strasizar) Dremely. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Dr. Michael W. Coy Jr.; siblings, Rudy, Victor, Frank Jr.,...
Bruce R. Garman
Jan 23, 2013
Garman, Bruce R., 67, Windber, died January 23, 2013 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born July 25, 1945, in Johnstown. Son of the late Philip and Pearl (Miller) Garman. Preceded in death by brother Larry Garman and sister-in-law Shirley (Ullery) Garman. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Sharon M. (Thomas) Garman; son, Thomas (Wendy Blue) Garman, Mount Wolf, PA, and their children Greta,...
Francis J. Hutsky
Jan 18, 2013
Hutsky, Francis J., “Hankâ€, 90, of Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2013 at Windber Hospice. He was born on July 15, 1922 in St. Michael, PA. Son of the late Charles and Edna (Boyle) Hutsky. Preceded in death by his wife, Anne I. (Ponczek) Hutsky and siblings, Charles, Paul, Ann, Agnes, and Mary Lou....
Shirley M. Bennett
Jan 16, 2013
Bennett, Shirley M., 77, of Upper Yoder. Passed away on January 16, 2013 at Good Sam Palliative Care. She was born on April 9, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ernest and Magdalene (Hettle) Oaks. Also preceded in death by her sister, Connie L. Oaks; sister-in-law, Virginia Oaks and brothers in- law, Tom Woodward, James Townsend, Willard Russell Jones and...
