Obituaries
Ann Simmons
Nov 11, 2013
Simmons – Ann, 69, Westmont, died Nov. 11, 2013, of cardiac failure at home. Born Jan. 1, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Hamonko) Simonovich. Preceded in death by parents and husband, William (Bill) Simmons and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including her Aunt Jenny (Jean Jerz) as Ann thought of her as her second mother. Survived by beloved...
Dorothy E. Ripple
Nov 7, 2013
Ripple, Dorothy E., 90, of Richland. Died November 7, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 15, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio. Daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Olah) Gerfy. Also preceded in death by husband Earl; and brother, Franklin Gerfy. Survived by sons; Roger, Gary (Monica); Jerry (Paula) all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Adam (Ronda) and Tim; great grandchildren, Nate...
Alma C. Facci
Nov 6, 2013
Facci, Alma C., “Kasâ€, 87, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Conrad F. and Marie G. (Pfiel) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Nicholas J. Facci Sr., to whom she was married for 39 years; siblings, Helen Foltin, Conrad...
Jean Ann Chase
Nov 4, 2013
Chase, Jean Ann, 84, of High Point, NC, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2013 at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center, , Jamestown, NC. She was born on April 9, 1929 in Patton, PA, daughter of Alvin M. and Ruth A. (Boley) Dietrick. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James...
Ronald J. Gossard
Oct 31, 2013
Gossard, Ronald J., 74, Richland, died October 31, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born December 28, 1938, in Johnstown, son of the late Irvin and Betty (Yingling) Gossard. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley J. (Ofsanko) Gossard, whom he married November 17, 1956; beloved children, daughter Sheree L. Kastner, Frederick, Maryland...
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...
