Obituaries
Anthony Carpenter
Mar 17, 2013
Carpenter, Anthony “Tonyâ€, 62, formerly of Johnstown, died March 17, 2013 in Martinsburg, WV. Born on January 9, 1951 in Camp Atterbury, IN. Son of the late Peter A. and Ada C. (Wells) Carpenter. Survived by his loving daughter, Carrie A. Albers of Leesburg, VA; grandson, Daniel M. Albers; twin brother, Vaughn T. Carpenter married to Carol of Johnstown; nephew, Joel...
Eva M. Hite
Mar 17, 2013
Hite, Eva M., 96, of Richland Township, died on March 17, 2013 at Windber Hospice. Born on April 19, 1916 in Lilly, PA. Daughter of Charles and Nina (Sweeney) Brown. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred J. Hite; daughter, Mary Beth Hite; brothers, Earl, Walter, Charles and sisters, Margaret Goss and Hilda Brown. She is survived by her...
Steve D. Vella
Mar 17, 2013
Vella, Steve D., 88, of Richland. Died March 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 19, 1925, in Bradenville, PA. Son of the late Steve Sr. and Philomena (Mustacchio) Vella. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary C. (Lori) Vella; son, Mark Vella; brothers, Joseph Vella, Augustine DeBacco, Sam Vella and sister, Florence DeBacco. Survived by sons; David Q.,...
Bertha Cann
Mar 14, 2013
Cann, Bertha, 92, of Windber, PA, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on March 14, 2013 at Precious Care Assisted Living, Concord Twp., OH. She was born on December 5, 1920 in St. Michael, PA. Daughter of Settimio and Maria (Biocco) Portante. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles “Dick†Cann; son, Charles A. Cann; sisters, Adele Freto, Nancy...
John R. Instone
Mar 12, 2013
Instone, John R., 44, Johnstown. Died Mar. 12, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 23, 1969, in Johnstown. Son of John F. and Doreen M. (Yeager) Instone. Preceded in death by father and mother, Doreen on Feb. 7, 2013. Survived by wife, Lynn M. (Sorchilla); daughters; Katie J. Instone and Kaileigh J. Sorchilla; grandson, Jude. Brother of Scott D....
Alice F. Picklo
Mar 10, 2013
Picklo, Alice F., 82, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2013. Born on February 26, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of Valentine and Magdeline (Sikora) Rzasa. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Picklo; siblings, Edward, Frances, Helen Dropko, John, Leonard, and Dolores Komar. She is survived by her loving children, Christine Picklo, wife of Alan...
Charles T. Pudliner Jr.
Mar 9, 2013
Pudliner, Charles T. Jr., “Chuckâ€, 48, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2013. Born on April 27, 1964 in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles T. Sr. and Wynona B. (Brown) Pudliner, East Taylor Township. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by sister, Sharon L. Dillon; nieces, Annalisa Dillon...
Violet M. Kenney
Mar 8, 2013
Kenney, Violet M., 87, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2013. She was born on November 10, 1925, in Bolivar. Daughter of Frank and Mary J. (Dryburg) Gallardo. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James R. Kenney Sr.; son, James R. Jr.; brothers, Tom, and John; sister, Cleda Straw and a...
Lloyd L. Roles
Mar 5, 2013
Roles, Lloyd L., “Rattle Snake Peteâ€, 82 of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord and his son, Daniel on March 5, 2013. He was born on May 17, 1930 in Johnstown. Son of the late Wade and Esther (Stuart) Roles. In addition to his parents and his son, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Edward F....
Carole L. Parks
Mar 2, 2013
Parks, Carole L., 76, Johnstown. Died Mar. 2, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born May 2, 1936, in Conemaugh. Daughter of Carl and Ethel (Ritzman) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by parents; step-father, Frank Cislo; former husbands, Archie Labarko and William Tinsmith, Sr.; sister, Delores Rhodes, brother, Joseph Hildebrand and companion Bill McVay. Survived by children; William (Nancy Hawthorne) Tinsmith, Salisbury, Maryland; Richard...
William E. Brothers
Feb 26, 2013
Brothers III, William E. “Billyâ€, 18, of Davidsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2013. He was born on October 9, 1994 in Johnstown. Son of William E. Jr. and Georgia L. (Clark) Brothers, Davidsville. Preceded in death by his great grandparents and step grandfather. In addition to his parents he is survived by his...
Genevieve M. Grandinetti
Feb 24, 2013
GRANDINETTI – Genevieve M. “Mimiâ€, 88, Richland, passed away in her sleep Feb. 24 at The Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born January 1, 1925 in Johnstown to Stephen and Pauline (Kmecik) Filicky. In addition to her parents, Genny was preceded in death by her husband, James R. and sister, Evelyn Kasay. She is survived by children, Francis and wife, Carolyn, of...
Dolores M Long
Feb 23, 2013
Long, Dolores M.,87, of Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord and Savior on February 23, 2013. She passed away peacefully at home. She was born June 24, 1925, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Clemison and Grace (Colbert) Varner. Preceded in death by parents; husband; Stephen Carl Long; sister Eleanor Meyers, and brothers, Montell, Ellwood and Harold. Dolores was the...
William J. Sipes
Feb 16, 2013
Sipes, William J., 86, of Richland Township, died February 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1926, in Johnstown, son of Owen M. and Mary (Christensen) Sipes. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty J. (Saleeba) Sipes; brother, Pete and a sister, Jane Gresh. He is survived by his loving children, Patricia, wife of...
Michael P. Smolar
Feb 15, 2013
Smolar, Michael P., 48, of Miami Beach, Fl., formerly of Elton Heights, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5 P.M. until time of memorial service at 6 P.M. on Wednesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, Fr. David Peles, Pastor. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
C. Dean Wingard
Feb 14, 2013
Wingard, C. Dean, 75, of Richland. Died February 14, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by loving family and caring staff of Crossroads. Born July 4, 1937, in Richland Township. Son of Harvey R. and Mary E. (Hostetler) Wingard. Preceeded in death by parents and sister, Nancy A., wife of Alex Refi, and nephew, Larry Wissinger. Survived by wife of 52 years, Eleanor A....
Martha A. Partsch
Feb 13, 2013
Partsch, Martha A., 82, Johnstown, PA. Died peacefully surrounded by her children, Feb 13, 2013, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage, PA. Born August 9, 1931 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Hranycznyi) Shandrowsky. Also preceded in death by husband Herbert R, who died Dec 18, 1999; Brothers, Micheal, John, Danny, John, and Paul; and sisters Pearl,...
Mary L. Cunkelman
Feb 12, 2013
Cunkelman, Mary L., 91, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2013 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on April 4, 1921 in Luzerne, PA. Daughter of Charles and Mary (Sabo) Shimko. Preceded in death by be her parents; husband, George T. Cunkelman Sr.; brothers, Charlie, Mike, John, Steve and Louis and a sister,...
Larry H. Stonerook
Feb 8, 2013
Obituary information for: Larry H. Stonerook for Sunday edition. (Bill 241-3867) Stonerook, Larry H., 63, of Johnstown. Died Feb. 8, 2013, at Home. Born Nov. 7, 1949, in Johnstown. Son of the late Betty Brickner. Survived by children; Rosemary Stonerook, Johnstown; Josie Stonerook, Portage; and Dan Stonerook, Johnstown. Also 4 Grandchildren. Brother of Susan, Pittsburgh; and Joann, California. Private arrangements...
Doreen M. Instone
Feb 7, 2013
Instone, Doreen M., 67, Richland. Died Feb.7, 2013, at home. Born June 26, 1945, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Richard G. and Dorothy E. (Schlosser) Yeager. Preceded in death by the love of her life, John F. “Jack†Instone. Survived by the joy of her life, sons; John R., married to Lynn (Sorchilla), Johnstown; Scott D., married to Paulette...
