Obituaries
Edward J. Gregorchik
Jul 31, 2013
Gregorchik, Edward J., 92, of Richland. Died July 31, 2013, at the Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 18, 1920, in Johnstown. Son of the late Thomas and Mary (Guzik) Gregorchik. Also preceded in death by daughter, Donna Stein and great grandson, Colin Maldet; brothers; Casmir, Joseph, Walter, Wallace, and John; Sisters; Helen Ratay, Stella Kaminski, Eleanor Hamski and Florence Seftic.Survived by...
Phyllis J. Beidle
Jul 28, 2013
Beidle, Phyllis J., 81,of Richland Twp. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 28, 2013 at Pennknoll Village, Bedford. She was born February 22, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Hoffman) Matten. Phyllis was preceded in death by husband Edmund, Sr. and sister in law, Shirley Matten. Survived by three children: Christine, wife of...
George W. Reed
Jul 23, 2013
Reed, George W., 85, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Dudley, PA, son of Jonah J. and Anna R. (Black) Reed. Preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 56...
Helen Mae Scarton
Jul 20, 2013
Scarton, Helen M, 83, Johnstown. Passed away on July 20, 2013 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Nov. 10, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Peter and Freda (Pfeil)Poley. Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Connie, wife of William “Buddy†Held, Geistown and Nancy, partner of Becky Weible, Richland. Grandsons, Bill, Richland and Jamie married to Julie (Meyers), Richland....
James C. Keyser
Jul 9, 2013
Keyser, James C., 90, of Cover Hill, passed away on July 9, 2013 at Allegheny Lutheran Home. He was born on September 23, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Louis and Carrie (Hammers) Keyser. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffrey J. Keyser; siblings, George, Louis, Robert, and Richard Keyser, Anna Yurkovich, Florence Krause,...
Wayne F. Shroyer Sr.
Jul 8, 2013
Shroyer, Wayne, F. Sr., 76, of Davidsville, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2013. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Daley Cemetery, Central City with the Pastor Ed Berringer officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Menoher Post #155 VFW Ritual Team. The family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500...
Harold E. Parks Jr.
Jul 4, 2013
Parks, Harold E. Jr., “Hipâ€, 83, of Wesley Chapel, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born on December 22, 1929 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of Harold E. Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Ochenrider) Parks. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnne (Cislo) Parks; and sister, Roberta Wilson. He is...
Betty L. Bimeal
Jul 2, 2013
Bimeal, Betty L., 89, of Echo, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1923 in Mineral Point. Daughter of Albert and Ethel (Thompson) Bimeal. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings Dick, and Patricia Hruska. She is survived by her loving sister, Sylvia Mountain, Echo and several...
Charles Siplivy
Jun 27, 2013
Siplivy, Charles, 85, of  Mt. Hope. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, who went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013, at home. Born Sept. 25, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Anna (Drotar) Siplivy. Also preceded in death by wife of 62 years,  Madeline A. “Toots†(Gartrell); siblings, John, Mary, Jacob and Anna Simpkins....
Jennie Yewcic
Jun 24, 2013
Yewcic, Jennie, 89, of Bon Air, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on June 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 14, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of Valentine and Eva (Kopec) Rozum. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George “Judyâ€; great grandsons, Luke and Nathan; brothers, Stanley, Frank, Joseph, and John; infant sister,...
Clark W. Sarlouis
Jun 22, 2013
Sarlouis, Clark W., 70, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County. Died June 22, 2013, at home, where he wanted so much to be when he died. There will be no public viewing or service for Clark, according to his wishes. Condolences posted on Harris Funeral Home website will be given to the family.
Shirely M. Chirico
Jun 4, 2013
Chirico, Shirley M., 83, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2013. She was born on May 13, 1930 in Emmett, ID, daughter of Glenn and Melva (Glenn) Baldwin. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Lucille Sanders. She was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Patricia A. Meyers
Jun 2, 2013
Meyers, Patricia A., 76, of Richland. Died June 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 18, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William S. and Sarah C. (Moudy) Maloy. Also preceded in death by brother, William Maloy. She is survived by husband of 52 years, Francis E. “Frank†Meyers; son, Scott, Lovettsville, VA; daughters, Kelly married to Greg Slagle, Johnstown; and...
Josephine M. Truscello
May 29, 2013
Truscello, Josephine M., “Josieâ€, 85, of Westlake, OH, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2013 at Huntington Woods Nursing Home, Westlake, OH. Born on December 10, 1928 in Alverda, PA, daughter of Louis and Anna (Guerresso) Bazzarelli. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George S. Truscello; sisters, Lucy Todorich and Flora Gaston, and...
Fred Richard Kramer
May 22, 2013
Kramer, Fred Richard, 83, of Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 15, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Fred W. and Louise M. Kramer. Preceded in death by his parents; close aunt, Kay, wife of Rudy Witherspoon. He is survived by his loving son, Fred C., married...
Mary Ann Luprek
May 19, 2013
Luprek, Mary Ann, 70, of Geistown. Died peacefully May 19, 2013, at Windber Hospice surrounded by family. Born February 5, 1943 in Richland Twp. Daughter of John and Catherine (Chapman) McKool. Survived by husband of 52 years, Richard L. Luprek, Sr.; Children, Rick married to Betsy (Jakubac), Geistown; Karen married to Ken Myers, Philadelphia; Brian married to Fonga (Tapumania), of Berlin,...
Dorothy J. Mock
May 19, 2013
Mock, Dorothy J., 83, of Windber. Died May 19, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 8, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Palliser) Zimmerman. Also preceded in death by Sisters; Ruth Kuhns and Helene Husbands; Grandchildren, Brandon Mock, Keith Mock, and Jennifer Barefoot. Survived by Husband of 60 years, Gerald R. Mock; Children, Eloise (Dave) Romano, Windber;...
Patricia A. Foust
May 12, 2013
Foust, Patricia A., 83, Johnstown. Died May 12, 2013, at Memorial medical Center. Born May 9, 1930, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Rose (O’Farrell) Tighe. Also Preceded in death by husband, William H. Foust on Nov. 24, 2012; and sister, Bernadine Myers. Survived by children; John, married to Marilyn (Jerome), McLean, VA; Thomas, Cortland, OH; Craig, married...
Thomas J. Szwast
May 7, 2013
Szwast, Thomas J., “Tekeâ€, 63, of East Taylor Township, passed away on May 7, 2013. He was born December 7, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of the late Stanley J. and Mary (Sabo) Szwast. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Paulette (Barbus) Szwast, East Taylor Township; son, Zachary J., East Taylor Township; brother, John (Faye) Szwast, Novi,...
Frank W. Buterbaugh
May 3, 2013
Buterbaugh, Frank W., 89, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1923 in Johnstown. Son of Clyde and Alyce (Agey) Buterbaugh. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte F. (Smith) Buterbaugh; son, Terry Buterbaugh and daughter-in-law, Karen (Cuppett) Buterbaugh. He is survived by his...
