Obituaries
Damian E. Papinchak
Jul 1, 2012
Papinchak, Damian E., 32, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1980 in Windber. Son of Edward G. Papinchak, Adams Township and Cora A. (Prosser) Pastovic, Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Prosser and paternal grandfather, Michael B. Papinchak. In addition to...
Carolyn Shiley
Jun 29, 2012
Shiley, Carolyn, “Cookieâ€, 86, of East Conemaugh, passed away on June 29, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of Fredrick and Frieda (Fingerhoot) Kyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ernest T. L. “Smokey†Shiley; brothers, Charles, John and Fredrick; sister, Frieda Frank and Liz Martin; grandson, Zachary Russell; granddaughter, Melissa Layton...
N. Marie Bozich
Jun 23, 2012
Bozich N. Marie, 79, of Geistown. Died June 23, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 13, 1932, in Portage, PA. Daughter of the late Robert Clair and Eunola (Lysinger) Adams. She was preceded in death by husband, Theodore “Ted†Bozich in 2010. Survived by daughter, Marilyn J., wife of Jeffrey C. Elliott, Greensburg, PA.; and son, Harry T. Bozich, married to...
Mabel J. Rusnak
Jun 21, 2012
Rusnak, Mabel J., 84, of Salix. Went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1927, in St. Michael. Daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Noon) Heller. Also preceded in death by son, Ronald Dunn; brothers, Ira, Ralph, Frank and Earl; and sister, Margaret Laslo. Survived by husband of 49 years,...
James T. Moon
Jun 18, 2012
Moon, James T., 73, of Somerset, passed away on June 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 19, 1939 in Harrison, PA. Son of the late Harry W. and Helen (Lohr) Moon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Lenderman) Moon; brothers, Donald and William, and a...
Merva L. Kleps
Jun 16, 2012
Kleps (Coyle), Merva L., 93, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of Howard W. Sr. and Bertha M. (Surdez) Prough. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband, James R. Coyle Sr.; 2nd husband, Harry Kleps; sons, James R. Coyle...
Anne M. Ondesko
Jun 16, 2012
Ondesko, Anne M., “Honeyâ€, 83, entered into eternal life on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Blough, Somerset County. Daughter of Adam and Mary (Ziemba) Zaklukiewcz-Secovich. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael E. Ondesko Sr., April 12, 2007; daughter, Monica Impala; sisters, Stella Cwiakala, and Victoria Krupa; brother, Michael and...
Martha Belle Bier
Jun 13, 2012
Bier, Martha Belle, “Pattyâ€, “Patâ€, 79, of Mine 37, Windber, died at home on June 13, 2012, under the care of her daughter, Berniece with her children and grandchildren surrounding. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Hollidaysburg, PA. Daughter of Fred and Bessie (Butler) Dively. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Homer, Clifford, Eldon, Fred and Merrow;...
Katherine M. Cannone
Jun 11, 2012
Cannone, Katherine Rose, “Kayâ€, 95, of Richland, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2012, at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on May 5, 191, in New Derry, PA. Daughter of Frank and Madeline (Vesco) Ottino. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel J. Cannone Sr.; brother, Frank Ottino and step grandson,...
Brody C. Peterson
Jun 11, 2012
Peterson, Brody C., 16, of Johnstown. Died June 11, 2012, at home. Born June 13, 1995, in Fairfax, VA. Son of Aimee (Crouse) Peterson and Keith Peterson. Preceded in death by Uncle Kurt Crouse. In addition to parents, survived by brothers, Austin and Logan Peterson; maternal grandparents, Doug and Debbie Crouse, Johnstown; Jackie and Tim Di Guiseppe, Johnstown; great grandmother,...
David R. Burns
Jun 6, 2012
Burns, David R., 44, Baltimore, MD, formerly of Geistown. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer on June 6, 2012. Born Sept. 13, 1967, in Windber. Son of James C. and Lorraine E. (Di Giulio) Burns. Preceded in death by Brother James C.III (Jimmy) and maternal grandparents, Ralph and Anita Di Giulio...
Judith Ann Ulanowski
Jun 5, 2012
Ulanowski, Judith Ann, 74, Richland, formerly of Butler, Pa. Died June 5, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. Born April 11, 1938, in Butler, PA. Daughter of the late John W. and Martha M. (Fend) Orth. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, John and Laverne McMillin. Survived by husband of 49 years, Stephen J., and these...
Richard L. Kuchenbrod
Jun 5, 2012
Kuchenbrod, Richard L, “Dickâ€, 78 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. He was born on July 16, 1933 in Lilly, PA. Son of Richard and Alvada (Kinter) Kuchenbrod. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Burke; brother, Harold; sister, Delores Taylor; sister-in-law, Rhenda; son-in-law, Daniel Showalter; great grandson, Lucas...
Grace Altmeyer
May 30, 2012
Altmeyer, Grace, 92, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2012 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1920. Daughter of Albert and Margaret (Williams) Stephenson. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband John F. Instone; second husband, Eugene G. Altmeyer; son, John F. Instone Jr.; siblings, David, Ralph, Albert, William, Jack,...
Albert H. Pudliner
May 27, 2012
Pudliner, Albert H., “Puddyâ€, 85, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2012 at Golden Living Center. He was born on October 27, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of John and Elizabeth (Streilein) Pudliner. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; son-in-law, Dr. George Kresak; brother-in-law, Rev. Gene Abel and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Pudliner. He...
Todd W Foust
May 25, 2012
Foust, Todd W., 53, Lilly, formerly of East Taylor Twp. Died May 25, 2012, at Altoona Regional Hospital. Born March 1, 1959, in Johnstown. Son of Jack D. and the late Nancy L. (Grove) Foust. Also preceded in death by Brother Jay Foust. Survived by Fiancée’, Ann M.Behe, Lilly; father , East Taylor Twp.; sister, Carolyn, wife of John Miller,...
Dennis J. Brandle
May 20, 2012
________________________________________ DENNIS J. BRANDLE (March 8, 1957 - May 20, 2012) DENNIS J. BRANDLE, age 55 of Millington, MI. Passed away peacefully on May 20, 2012 at his residence. A Christian memorial service will take place at 7PM Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Mumford – Hudson Funeral Home. Pastor David Boillat will be officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, May 24,...
Sue Gasior
May 19, 2012
Gasior, Sue, 92, of East Conemaugh and the Allegheny Lutheran Home, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 19, 2012. Sue was born on January 9, 1920 in Conemaugh, PA. Daughter of Wassil and Anna (Sokach) Kassick. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband William; grandson David; sisters Mary Lupek, Helen Rygle, Anna Yakemik...
Millicent A. Trexler
May 19, 2012
Trexler, Millicent A., “Millieâ€, 75, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of Earl J. and Lucinda (Kinney) Trexler. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Thomas and Dennis; and a nephew, Matthew Trexler. She was the last surviving member of her...
Brian K. Furman
May 16, 2012
Furman, Brian K. Sr., 43, of Johnstown, passed away on May 16, 2012 at his residence. Born on August 20, 1968 in Eugene, OR. Son of the late George II and Cora B. (Alexander) Furman. He is survived by his loving wife, Betzy L. (Hollen) Furman, Johnstown; children, Brandi, Brian Jr., and Brianna Furman all at home; siblings, Geroge R....
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