Obituaries
Belma M. Dubose
Oct 3, 2013
Dubose, Belma M., 86, of East Conemaugh Borough. Went to be with Lord on October 3, 2013 at Sky Vue Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on September 19, 1927 in Franklin Borough. Daughter of James E. and Elizabeth (Gordon) Riley. Preceeded in death by her parents and her husband, Henry James Dubose Sr. Survived by her loving children, Belinda...
Raymond E. Plows
Oct 3, 2013
Plows, Raymond Eugene, 80, of East Taylor Twp. Died Oct. 3, 2013, at home surrounded by family members. Born Aug. 8, 1933, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Goldie (Penrod) Plows. Also preceded in death by wife, Evelyn R. (Rager); brothers, Joseph, Clarence, Wilbur, George and Charles; and sister, Deloris Plows. Survived by children; Michael (Bernadette), Ricky (Lynda...
Paul G. Wingard
Oct 3, 2013
Wingard, Paul G., 75, of Elton. Passed away Oct. 3, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Mar. 11, 1938, in Johnstown. Son of the late Paul N. and Gladys R. (Weaver) Wingard. Also preceded in death by mother and father-in-law, Bernard G. and Violet M. Neff; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Perry Zarefoss; and brother–in-law William Erickson. Survived by wife...
Michael J. Goncher
Sep 25, 2013
Goncher, Ret. Richland Police Sgt. Michael J.,â€Sargeâ€,64, of Richland Township. Went to Glory on Sept. 25, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born Oct. 6, 1948, in Johnstown. Son of the late Francis and Rose Mary (McLaughlin) Goncher. Also preceded in death by former wife, Patricia E. (Bardo) Goncher. Survived by wife of 18 years, Jacqueline L. (Jeschonek); children, Michael (Tricia...
Robert Alan Varnish, Sr.
Sep 22, 2013
Varnish, Robert Alan, Sr., 63, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2013 at his son’s home in Hooversville. Born on October 9, 1949 in Johnstown, son of John D. and Alice Varnish. Preceded in death parents, brother, John Varnish; little buddy, Corbin Cole; Aunt and Uncle, Nat and Mary Sanchez; Aunt and Uncle, Minnie and Sam Uzelac; niece,...
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...
