Obituaries
Dorothy M. Bailey
Sep 21, 2013
Bailey, Dorothy, M.86, of Gramlingtown. Went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 21, 2013, at Memorial medical Center. Born on August 7, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of Richard E. and Colina A. (Gaston) Eppley. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. Bailey; son, Rev. Danny R. Bailey; great granddaughter, Rayanna Bailey; grandson, Philip Wentz; brothers, Richard...
W. Marie O'connor
Sep 20, 2013
O’Connor, W. Marie, 88, of Belmont. Died Sept 20, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 16, 1925, in Altoona PA. Daughter of the late Frederick and Cecilia (Albright) Raeder. Also preceded in death by husband, Christopher A. O’Connor; Daughter Dorothy and Son Christopher; siblings Earl, Pauline Haigh, Harriet Charlesworth, Joseph and Regina Emery. Survived by daughter Debra (Albert) Machak; grandchildren, Christopher; Lisa (and...
Ruth K. Hartland
Sep 20, 2013
Hartland (Kelley), Ruth K., 98, of Richland. Died Sept. 20, 2013, on National Alzheimer’s Awareness Day at Laurel View Village with her family at her bedside. Born July 19, 1915, in Richland Twp. Daughter of David and Clara (Custer) Bheam. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by first husband, Clarence E. Kelley and second husband, Shannon Hartland;...
Marjorie A. Krestar
Sep 18, 2013
Krestar, Marjorie Ann, 81, of Sidman. Went home to be with the Lord Sept. 18, 2013, at home. Born Jan. 13, 1932, on Seesetown Rd. in Adams Twp. Daughter of the late Eric and Mildred (Thomas) Woollaston. Also preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Leonard P. Krestar; siblings, Gwendolyn Smith, Donna Varner and William Woollaston. Survived by children;...
George F. Hanley
Sep 11, 2013
Hanley, George F., 87, of Richland Township, formerly of Sidman, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2013 peacefully at home. He was born on April 10, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of Walter Roy and Hilda (Munzer) Hanley. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Margaret E., “Marg†(Kessler) Hanley; and brothers, Charles, who was killed while serving...
Willa Jean Gillin
Sep 4, 2013
Gillin, Willa Jean, 87, of East Taylor Township, went to be with her Lord on September 4, 2013, at the Church of the Brethren Home. She was born on September 16, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of Fred A. Sr. and Minnie M. (Reighard) Agey. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Richard D. Gillin; three infant grandchildren and one...
Blaine L. Gjurich
Sep 3, 2013
Gjurich, Blaine L., “Bunnyâ€, 90, Johnstown, formerly of Conemaugh. Died September 3, 2013, at The Presbyterian Home of Johnstown. Born Feb. 26. 1923, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Lazo and Damjena (Buchan) Gjurich. Also preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth “Lee†(Georgi); siblings, Dorothy Gvozdich, Milan Gjurich, Sr., Zora Locher and Helen “Cookie†Saula. Survived by these children; Elaine...
John L. Knapp
Sep 3, 2013
Knapp, John L., 59, of Stonycreek Township, passed away peacefully with the Lord on September 3, 2013. Born January 23, 1954 in Johnstown PA. Son of the late John “Jack†W. Knapp and Barbara (Geiser) Knapp, Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, who passed away, February 3rd, 1993. In addition to his mother, he is survived by wife, Janet (Esposito)...
Virginia M. Dixon
Sep 2, 2013
Dixon, Virginia M., “Ginnyâ€, 80, of Fords Corner, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2013 at home. Born on December 15, 1932 in Parkhill, PA, daughter of Percy W. and Huldah M. (Yeater) Bennett. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale L. Dixon Sr.; granddaughter, Kelly Ann Dixon; sister, Shirley J. Baum; brother-in-law, Richard Baum and...
Cletus B. Wavrek
Aug 29, 2013
Wavrek, Cletus B., 93, Johnstown. Died August 29, 2013, at Laurel Wood Nursing Care Center. Born Feb. 14, 1920, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Veronica (Nagy) Wavrek. Also preceded in death by wife, Patricia E. (Coyle); daughter, Rebecca; siblings, Helen Whittemore, Andrew Vanglarick and Elizabeth Wavrek; and brother-in-law, James Coyle. Survived by sons; Skip (Julie Myers), Richland...
Zeitha I. Hammer
Aug 26, 2013
Hammer, Zeitha I., “Zeeâ€, 90, of East Taylor Township, passed away on August 26, 2013 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born on June 29, 1923 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of Samuel Armstrong and Mame O. (Wagner) Campbell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her second husband, Robert Hammer; infant daughter, Karen; son, Jeffrey L. “J.P.â€; brothers,...
John W. Ross
Aug 22, 2013
Ross, John W., 90, Geistown. Died August 22, 2013, at the Regional Hospice at Windber. Born April 14, 1923, in Geistown. Son of the late Floyd A. and Lovice E. (Griffith) Ross. Also preceded in death by sister, Anna Hoy. Survived by wife of 59 years, Ida Mary (Erickson) and these children; Vicky (Paul) Carter, Atlanta, GA; John W. (Grace...
Mary P. Shoemaker
Aug 19, 2013
Shoemaker, Mary P., 86, of Sheffield Lake, OH, formerly of Mineral Point, PA, died on August 19, 2013 at Avon Oaks Nursing Facility, Avon, OH. Born on November 19. 1926 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Millie (Dicindio) Dantrilli. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul “Pete†Shoemaker Sr. and...
Dorothy A. Hite
Aug 17, 2013
Hite, Dorothy A., 93, Belmont. Passed away August 17, 2013 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born March 7, 1920, in Lilly. Daughter of the late Edward T. and Mary Catherine (Leap) Brown. Also preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Raymond L. Hite in 2011; siblings, Michael, Herbert, William, Helen Smith, Ann Melley, Florence Snowden and...
Eleanor Anne Sipko
Aug 15, 2013
Sipko, Eleanor, Anne, “Ellieâ€, 88, of Richland Township, passed away on August 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of George W. and Ida E. (Rovan) Reed. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John D. Sipko and a sister, Mary Jane Kralik. She...
Joan L. Rocco
Aug 14, 2013
Rocco, Joan L., 76, of Lancaster, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2013 at her daughter’s residence. Born on May 24, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of John Sr. and Ethel (Newcomber) Bennett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Rocco Sr (Papa Joe) and sister, Mary Robb. She is survived by her loving...
John J. Jaskula
Aug 12, 2013
Jaskula, John, J, 80, Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2013, at Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA. He was born on September 15, 1932 in New York City to the late John and Mary (Slezak) Jaskula. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Joan†(McAleer) Jaskula; brother-in-law, Ronald...
Kathleen M. Heckman
Aug 9, 2013
Heckman, Kathleen M. of Jenner Twp. entered Heaven on August 9, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Kathleen was born on April 6, 1948. Daughter of the late Vince and Dorothy Gunderson and foster/adopted daughter of the late Harve and Nora Thomas. Preceded in death by her husband, James R. Heckman and adopted brother, Randy Thomas. Survived by her loving daughter,...
Robert P. Agnello
Aug 5, 2013
Agnello, Robert P., 55, of Richland. Died August 5, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 24, 1958, in Johnstown. Son of the late Steve and Hazel (Saylor) Agnello. Survived by wife of 12 years, Deborah Y. (Bennett).Stepdaughter, Crystal K. Bennett, Baltimore, MD. Brother of Kathleen (Chuck) Gironda, Ebensburg; Stephen (Patty)Agnello, Latrobe; Margie Agnello, Johnstown; Mother in law, Doris Bennett...
Rose Marie Martella
Jul 31, 2013
Martella, Rose Marie, 84, of Richland. Died July 31, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 25, l928 in Windber. Daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Watyka) Metz. Also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Bell and Cathy Clement. Survived by husband of 55 years, John C. Martella; children, John III, married to Debra (Beck); Joseph R., Michael S. and special...
