Obituaries
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...
James E. Ogello
Apr 28, 2013
Ogello, James E., “Jimâ€, 62, of Johnstown, passed away on April 28, 2013 at his residence. Born on September 28, 1950 in Barensboro, PA. Son of Stephen J. and Margery (Dawes) Ogiela. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve. He is survived by his loving children, Ashley Ogello and William Ogello, both of Wickenburg, AZ ; sisters, Ellen...
Mary Jane Hemminger
Apr 24, 2013
Hemminger, Mary Jane (Barna), 83, of Somerset, formerly of Johnstown, died April 24, 2013, in Sebring, Florida. Born February 7, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary Barna. She was preceded in death by husband Bill, brother, John, sisters, Sabina and Kathryn; daughter, Lynn Fiscus and grandson-in-law, Eric Knauss. She was the last surviving member of...
Nina G. Ward-Horne
Apr 23, 2013
Ward-Horne, Nina G. 95, of Richland. Died April 23, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 21, 1917, in Cairnbrook. Daughter of the late Percy Fulton and Lillie Mae (Gable) Miller. Also preceded in death by husbands; Hesker L. Horne who died in 1970 and William David Ward who died in 1993; son, Barry Lavan Horne who died in 2010...
Lois E. Rhoades
Apr 22, 2013
Rhoades, Lois E., 89, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of Raymond and Rowena (Jones) Jenkins. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald F. Rhoades; children, Donald, Ricky, Raymond “Dustyâ€, and Denna Lynn Kelly; siblings, Jimmy,...
John Kormanik
Apr 21, 2013
Kormanik, John, 91, of Johnstown, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 30, 1921 in Luzernemines, PA. Son of Michael and Mary (Hlinka) Kormanik. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nicholas, Joseph, and George and sister, Frances. He is survived by his loving companion, Olga Blanar, Johnstown; sons, David J., married...
Barbara L. Barker
Apr 17, 2013
Barker, Barbara L., 58, of Richland Township. Died April 17, 2013, at Windber Hospice after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born November 30, 1954 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Donald H. and Dorothy H. (Stroud) Saylor. Survived by loving husband of 39 years, Rian C. Barker whom she married August 18, 1973; Son Brett, Pittsburgh; Daughter Caryn, Johnstown;...
Ida Mae McLeod
Apr 16, 2013
Pritts-McLeod, Ida Mae, "Grams", 89, of Stonycreek Township, formerly of Sarasota, FL, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Casselman, PA. Daughter of W.B. and Flora Etta (Lape) Putman. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Clarence Charles Pritts; 2nd husband, John Russell “Mac†McLeod;...
Brenda J. Gordon
Apr 16, 2013
Gordon, (Custer) Brenda J., 63, of Windber, formerly of Richland. Passed away on April 16, 2013 at Windber Hospice after an eight year courageous battle with breast cancer. Born December 12, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late J. Heil and Margaret M. (Leffler) Custer. Also preceded in death by Sister Dawn Warnert and Brother James H. Custer. Survived by Husband, David W....
Helene L. Roland
Apr 9, 2013
Roland, Helene L., 83, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 17, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Lloyd and Clara E. (Sway) Berkey. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul D. Roland and brothers, James and Harry. She is survived by her loving sons, Paul E.,...
Cecelia F. Connell
Apr 8, 2013
Connell, Cecelia F., 86, of Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2013 at Manor Care, Monroeville, PA. She was born on October 6, 1926 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of George E. and Mabel A. (Hollabaugh) Gross. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, George and Ted Gross; sisters, Alice Rose, Agnes Miller, Esther Gaunter, and...
Charlotte F. Buterbaugh
Apr 6, 2013
Buterbaugh, Charlotte F., 83, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2013 at Windber Hospital. She was born on December 9, 1929 in Blairsville, PA. Daughter of Earl F. and Mildred M. (McKee) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Terry Buterbaugh and daughter-in-law, Karen (Cuppett) Buterbaugh. She is survived by her loving husband...
Lesta F. Kuhn
Apr 5, 2013
Kuhn, Lesta F., 88, of Salix, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born Oct. 6, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of Calvin Blair and Bertha (Brant) Repine. Preceded in death by parents; husband Raymond W. “Kuhnie†Kuhn and brother, Donald Repine. She is survived by her loving children, Dennis R.( Leta Osborne),...
