Obituaries
Velma Catherine Buck
Jan 12, 2012
Buck, Velma Catherine (Holzapfel), 90, of Johnstown, passed away on January 12, 2012 at Windber Hospice. She was born June 3, 1921 in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Elizabeth “Bessie†(Rowe) Holzapfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert K. Buck; brothers, Louis J. and William G.; and grandson, Bryon K. McDermott. Survived by son, Kenneth G. Buck, Johnstown; and daughters, Linda...
Agnes M. McCabe
Jan 6, 2012
McCabe, Agnes M., 83, Richland Township died on January 6, 2012, at her residence. Daughter of Charles and Mary (Washinko) Zizan. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul F. McCabe; sisters, Ann Molchan, Helen Maurer, Mary Pavlik and Julia Gaydos. She is survived by her loving children, Jeff P. and Linda, and J. Patricia, wife of Scott Willemin; grandchildren;...
Daniel R. Melius
Jan 6, 2012
Melius, Daniel R., 73, of Richland Twp. Died Jan. 6, 2012, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1938, in Twin Rocks. Son of the late George and Lena (Wright) Melius. Also preceded in death by brothers; George, Roy, Robert and sister, Pat Cramer. Survived by wife, Shirley J. (Conrad) and these children; Rick, married to Cindy (Cale), Richland; Jeffrey,...
Edward Dean Allison
Jan 3, 2012
Allison, Edward Dean, AGE 90, of Marbury, MD, formerly of Oakland in Johnstown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1921 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond and Isa (Harbaugh) Allison. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Roy and Wilbur (who...
Andy Rygel
Jan 1, 2012
Rygel, Andy, “Andy Cappâ€, 83, of Johnstown. Passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family. Born Mar. 28, 1928, in Franklin Boro. Son of the late Gregory Harry and Anastasia (Fedyna) Rygel. Also preceded in death by brothers; Michael, John, Harry, Metro, Michael II, and infant Wassel. Sisters; Anna Proctor, Mary Durica, and infant sister Eva Rygel....
Mary Kovalcik
Jan 1, 2012
Kovalcik, Mary F., 99, of Richland Woods, formerly of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 1, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on March 17, 1912 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Steve Margic and Slava (Vugrenic) Margic-Hadari. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Kovalcik; brother, Frank Margic; sister,...
William J. Caldwell
Dec 26, 2011
Caldwell, William J., 80, of East Conemaugh Borough, formerly of Penn Run, PA, passed away on December 26, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 8, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Richard and Margaret (Reighard) Caldwell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Laverne J. (Zilke) Caldwell. He is survived by...
Dennis J. Luther
Dec 25, 2011
Luther, Dennis J. 60, Ebensburg. Died Dec. 25, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1951, in Spangler. Son of the late John and Doris (Fletcher) Luther. Survived by wife, Cindy; children, Melissa, Amanda, Heidi (Gregg) Wilson and Bryan Brallier; brothers, Larry (Diane), Kevin; sisters, Sharon (Nick) Micali, and Brenda (Mark) Noel. Grandchildren, Ava and Noah and beloved dogs,...
Donald A. "Don" Tomb
Dec 20, 2011
Tomb, Donald A.,â€Donâ€, 90, of Johnstown. Died Dec. 20, 2011. Born Sept. 9, 1921, in Johnstown. Son of Virgil H. and Emma Blanche (Snyder) Tomb. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 51 years, Patricia (Partsch); and sister Frances Louise and her husband Dr. Gordon Bell; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Rose and Ralph Brush, Andy and Appolonia “Peggy†Genesi, Robert...
Mary H. Wachs
Dec 20, 2011
Wachs, Mary, H., 87, of Richland Township passed away on Dec. 20, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Richland. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of John Henry and Helenna (Doerr) Sale. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles E. Wachs Sr.; brothers, Clifford H. and Harman; and a sister, Laura Heeter. Survived by loving children, Diana...
Willard D. Daughenbaugh
Dec 15, 2011
Daughenbaugh, Willard D., 84, Richland Township. Died Dec. 15, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 31, 1927, at Mundys Corner. Son of Bud A. and Esther (Gillin) Daughenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dyall; sisters; LaVerne Goughnour and Donna. Willard was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 59 years , Beryl G. (Hostetler)and...
John W. Lowery
Dec 15, 2011
Lowery, John W., 76, of Westmont, passed away on December 15, 2011 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Walter and Marie (Wilson) Lowery. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Belle and Ruth and an infant sister, June; and brothers, Paul and Marshall. He is survived by his loving wife...
John C. "Jack" McClafferty
Dec 15, 2011
McClafferty, John C. Jr., “Jackâ€, 79, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late John C. Sr. and Thelma M. (Wargo) McClafferty. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, James J. McClafferty. He is survived by...
Carrie E. Meier
Dec 15, 2011
Meier, Carrie E., 88, of Adams Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born August 27, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Sanford and Esther (Miller) Noon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Harry; sister-in-law, Evelyn Noon and a brother-in-law, John Custer. Survived by loving daughter, Leona G....
Raymond F. Conway
Dec 14, 2011
Conway, Raymond F., “Ray," 78, of East Taylor Township, passed away on December 14, 2011 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1933 in Gallitzin, PA son of the late Oscar and Matilda "Tillie" (Cox) Conway. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings: Dell, Grace Howell, Rita Gates, Robert, Leo, Clair, James,...
James R. Van Nest
Dec 9, 2011
Van Nest, James R., 81, Glendale Yearound, formerly of Johnstown. Went home to be with our Lord on Dec. 9, 2011, at Home. Born Aug. 2, 1930, in Loretto, Pa. Son of the late Jordan and Gladys (Kimball) Van Nest. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years, Betty Jane (Wiley); brothers, Charles, Francis, Lawrence and sisters, Viola...
Rose Marie Rachael
Dec 5, 2011
Rose Marie Rachael, 64, of Llanfair, PA passed away peacefully on December 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Florida. She was one of four children born to Sophie (Smith) McCloskey, Beaverdale, PA and the late Frank McCloskey on October 10, 1947 in Beaverdale, PA. On September 7, 1968 she married James Rachael, who survives....
Joseph S. "Joe" Bonk
Nov 30, 2011
Bonk, Joseph S., “Joeâ€, 93, of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 30, 2011 at Windber Hospice. He was born on March 11, 1918 in Franklin Borough. Son of Valentine and Anastasia (Sewak) Bonk. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna (Hamula) Bonk; brothers, John and Thomas and sisters, Mary, Caroline and Gladys. He is survived by...
Richard A. "Kit" Tkacik
Nov 23, 2011
Tkacik, Richard A. “Kitâ€, 72, of Geistown Borough, passed away on November 23, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1939 in Windber. Son of the late Charles E. and Bernice C. (Dravis) Tkacik. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Roseann M. Leibfreid. He is survived by his loving...
David E. Viola
Nov 21, 2011
Viola, David E. 87, Johnstown, formerly of New York. Died Nov. 21, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 23, 1923, in New York. Son of the late David and Brigitte (Curran) Viola. Also preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Emily (Cabrera); sons, David and Thomas; and grandson, Thomas; sisters, Kathrine Hill, Mary Desaro. Survived by brother Fran of New...
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