Obituaries

Aug 27, 2012

Paruch, Mary Ann, 84, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2012 at Windber Hospice.  Born on November 18, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Angeline (Golojuch) Szczur. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 61 years, Frank Paruch; siblings, Stanley, Lottie (Barry) Slisz, and Joseph “Butch” Stuer. She is survived by her loving children, Richard,...

Aug 27, 2012

Refi, Nancy A., 79, of Adams Township. Died Aug. 27, 2012, at home. Born March 1, 1933, in Richland Township. Daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Hostetler) Wingard. Survived by husband of 61 years, Alex and these sons; Thomas, married to the former Elizabeth Richard, Lebanon, PA.; and James, married to the former Valerie Palmer, Ephrata, PA. Grandchildren; Timothy,...

Aug 25, 2012

Krupa, Ronald J., 58, of Stateline, Nevada entered into eternal rest on August 25th, 2012. Ron was born on September 8, 1953 in Johnstown, PA. Son of John Krupa, Richland Township and the late Ann (Leck) Krupa. Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane,...

Aug 20, 2012

Griffith, Harvey C. Jr., 94, Sebring, FL. Died Aug. 20, 2012, in Florida. Born May 3, 1918, in Wayne, PA. Son of the late Harvey C. and Zoe (Hill) Griffith. Survived by wife, the former Olive G. Gould. Daughters; Sue Boulet, Conway, NC; Bonnie Barnes, Daytona Beach, FL; Carla Gould-Berens, Germany; and son, Warren P. Gould, Oakridge, NC; also 7...

Aug 17, 2012

O’Donnell, Eugene C., “Gene”, 87, Richland Township. Died August 17, 2012, at home. Born Dec. 28, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Minnie (Pillet) O’Donnell. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary Lou (Clark) O’Donnell. Survived by these children; Alan, married to the former Karen Wingard, Salix; Kathleen, wife of Ron Bergman, Gibsonia, PA; and Patricia Bennett,...

Aug 17, 2012

Gasior, Larry John, passed away on August 17, 2012 in Irvine, CA. He was born on May 29, 1945 in Johnstown. Larry served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the aerospace industry, and enjoyed softball and golf. Larry was an active volunteer for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center building and repairing as needed. He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2012

Gelesh (Pruchniak), Eleanor, 94, of  Parkhill. Died August 15, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1918, in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Patke) Pruchniak. Also preceded in death by husband, John Gelesh and sisters; Delores Rolek, Alice Stubbs and Bernice Grata. Survived by son; John G. Gelesh, Parkhill and sister; Evelyn Gucciardo, Chicago, IL. Also...

Aug 10, 2012

Erlinger, Janet C., 82, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord and Gene on August 10, 2012, at Allegheny Lutheran Home at Johnstown. She was born on September 17, 1929, in Sharon, PA. Daughter of Joseph J. and Dorothy R. (Edwards) Brazil. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Eugene C. “Chief” Erlinger. She is survived by...

Aug 8, 2012

Simanski, Emil F. Jr., 81, Upper Yoder Township departed this world to be with his Lord on August 8, 2012 at Windber Hospice. He was born on August 26, 1930 in Johnstown. Son of the late Emil F. Sr. and Avanell E. (Penrod) Simanski. Also preceded in death by wife, Leora “Jean” (Bloom) Simanski; siblings, Ralph Simanski, and Esther Karashin;...

Aug 7, 2012

Bader, Amy L., 51, of Franklin Borough, died on August 7, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1960 in Johnstown. Daughter of Peter P. and Elizabeth (Briggs) Podoletz. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Gregory R.; brothers, Ronald B. and Peter T. “Toby” Podoletz, and Richard D. Seibert; father...

Aug 5, 2012

Aug 5, 2012

Turanik, Eva “June”, 87, of East Conemaugh , went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Conemaugh. Daughter of Wasyl and Emily (Sirkot) Pekera. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; son, Charles Michael “Tank”; siblings, John, Anna Rheel, Mary Wiggins, Peter, Nellie Britton, Stephen,...

Aug 5, 2012

Lyzinski, Pia, 92, of East Taylor Township, passed away on August 5, 2012 at home.  She was born on August 29, 1919 in Milan, Italy. Daughter of Attilio and Nella (Preti) Montoni. Preceded in death by parents; great grandson, Patrick Empfield and a brother, Plinio. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John J. Lyzinski, East Taylor Township;...

Aug 4, 2012

Schultz, Betty L., 88, Richland. Died August 4, 2012, at Golden Living Center. Born December 1, 1923, in Windber. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Mitchell) Thomas. Also preceded in death by husband, Gerald F. in 2009 and brothers Earl and Charles; and sister Velma Hockins. Survived by sons; Jerry and Scott, Richland, formerly of Virginia. Graduate of Dale...

Jul 29, 2012

Wingard, Clema L., 97, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on September 2, 1914 in Elton, PA. Daughter of the late C. Herbert and Laura Pearl (Gramling) Rhoads. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kenneth Wingard. She was...

Jul 18, 2012

Wingard, Edward J. Sr., 78, of Richland Twp., went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012 at Arbutus Manor. He was born on February 24, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of Dorsey and Olive (Faint) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents and a sister, Elizabethann Boddiger. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Rudge)...

Jul 16, 2012

Lumley, John E., 84, Johnstown. Passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012, in his home surrounded by loving family members. Born July 4, 1928, in Spangler, Pa. Son of the late John and Laura (Hutchison) Lumley. Also preceded in death by brother Ron and wife, Theresa (McDermott) Lumley. Survived by wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Fisseler); daughter, Reney, wife of...

Jul 10, 2012

Ortiz, Noel, went to be with Lord on July 10, 2012. Baby of Andy and Irmarie (Soto) Ortiz, Richland Township. In addition to parents the baby is survived by maternal grandparents, Oscar and Irma Soto, Puerto Rico; paternal grandparents, Frank and Carmen Ortiz, Puerto Rico; siblings, Priscilla, Diana, Giovanni and Naomi all at home; aunts, Wanda Ortiz and Giselle Soto...

Jul 4, 2012

Loya, Stephen J., 94, of Plano TX, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2012 at Seasons Hospice, Denton, TX. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Johnstown. Son of John Loya Sr. and Barbara Loya. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anne M. (Kopenits) Loya; siblings, Mike, John Jr., George, Andrew...

Jul 3, 2012

Plunkard, Donald, R., “Plunk”, 56, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2012. He was born on December 21, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of Wilbert J. and Margaret F. (Irvin) Plunkard. Preceded in death by parents; son, Christopher and a brother, William “Bill”. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Donna R. (Roush)...