Obituaries
James Utnik
Feb 5, 2013
Utnik, James, 58, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2013. Born on July 20, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of Edward, Johnstown and the late Sophie (Golojuch) Utnik. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John and Katherine Golojuch and paternal grandparents, Walenty “Valetine†and Anna Utnik. He is survived...
Ryan J. Louttit
Feb 2, 2013
Louttit, Ryan J., 22, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013. He was born on July 24, 1990 in Johnstown. Son of Richard A. Louttit, Gallitzin, and Nancy (Bonk) Madonna, East Conemaugh. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Ann Bonk and paternal step-father, Robert Wolford. In addition to his parents...
Wayne N. Fyock
Feb 2, 2013
Fyock, Wayne N. Sr., 81, of Johnstown, died February 2, 2013 at home. Born on May 29, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Ralph and Tilley (Yoder) Fyock. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother, first wife June (Croyle) and an infant grandson Keith Fyock. He is survived by wife, Carol (Edwards-Knipple) Fyock, Johnstown; children, Wayne N. Jr. married to Gayle...
Nora L. Mock
Jan 30, 2013
Mock, Nora, L., 83, of Salix, passed away on Jan. 30, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Salix. Daughter of Denzel and Lillian (Miller) Kring. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lydia Bell Smith. Survived by loving husband of 64years of years, Richard H. Mock, Salix; son, Richard D., married to the former...
Sharon L. Mesaros
Jan 26, 2013
Mesaros, Sharon L. (Simmons), 69, Hooversville, formerly of Geistown. Died Jan. 26, 2013, at Windber Hospice. Born May 4, 1943, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William G. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Simmons. Also preceded in death by brother William G. Simmons, Jr. Survived by husband of 22 years, James R. Mesaros; children, Stephen M. Mastovich, Franklin Boro; and Lisa...
Marian E. Grundberg
Jan 25, 2013
Grundberg, Marian E., 92, loving mother and grandmother, of Richland Township, died peacefully on January 25, 2013 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on April 28, 1920 in Warren, PA. Daughter of Frederick and Rose (Cohlhepp) Carlson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford Grundberg; brothers, Lorrin, George and Donald Carlson and sister, Barbara Weiland. She is survived by her loving...
Roy C. Bowman Jr.
Jan 23, 2013
Bowman, Roy C. Jr., “Calhounâ€, 69, of Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2013. Born on May 20, 1943 in Johnstown. Son of Victor and Kathryn (Boring) Ochenrider. Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Bowman. Junior is survived by his children, Roy C. III, (Patty), Honesdale, PA, Cathy Jo (Joe) Hebler, Altoona, PA, Clayton, U.S. Army;...
Mary Louise Coy
Jan 23, 2013
Coy, Mary Louise (Dremely), 81, of East Conemaugh Borough, peacefully slipped into God’s hands, surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 11, 1931 in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of Frank and Anna (Strasizar) Dremely. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Dr. Michael W. Coy Jr.; siblings, Rudy, Victor, Frank Jr.,...
Bruce R. Garman
Jan 23, 2013
Garman, Bruce R., 67, Windber, died January 23, 2013 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Born July 25, 1945, in Johnstown. Son of the late Philip and Pearl (Miller) Garman. Preceded in death by brother Larry Garman and sister-in-law Shirley (Ullery) Garman. Survived by loving wife of 41 years, Sharon M. (Thomas) Garman; son, Thomas (Wendy Blue) Garman, Mount Wolf, PA, and their children Greta,...
Francis J. Hutsky
Jan 18, 2013
Hutsky, Francis J., “Hankâ€, 90, of Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2013 at Windber Hospice. He was born on July 15, 1922 in St. Michael, PA. Son of the late Charles and Edna (Boyle) Hutsky. Preceded in death by his wife, Anne I. (Ponczek) Hutsky and siblings, Charles, Paul, Ann, Agnes, and Mary Lou....
Shirley M. Bennett
Jan 16, 2013
Bennett, Shirley M., 77, of Upper Yoder. Passed away on January 16, 2013 at Good Sam Palliative Care. She was born on April 9, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Ernest and Magdalene (Hettle) Oaks. Also preceded in death by her sister, Connie L. Oaks; sister-in-law, Virginia Oaks and brothers in- law, Tom Woodward, James Townsend, Willard Russell Jones and...
Jack W. Plunk
Jan 16, 2013
Plunk, Jack W., 92, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 7, 1920 in Johnstown. Son of Thomas and Mildred (Yeager) Plunk. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dorothy E. (Reighard) Plunk. He is survived by his loving daughter, Linda C. Plunk, East...
Leo H. Renz
Jan 16, 2013
Renz, Leo H., 92, of Johnstown, PA. Died January 16th, 2013, at home. Born February 17, 1920, Coatesville, PA. Son of the late George B. and Norma G. (Rea) Renz. Also preceded in death by brothers Everett R. and Avery N. Renz; Sister Arlene Sheelor and daughter-in-law, Karen. Survived by wife of 41 years, Shirley J. (Miller-Shively) Renz; Children; Sharon (Dennis)...
Cleda S. Wilson
Jan 16, 2013
Wilson, Cleda S., 98, of Richland, formerly of Cover Hill. Went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 8, 1914, in Mt. Hope. Daughter of the late John and Ethel (Burnheimer) Reighard. Preceded in death by husband Chalmer, who died in 1962, sisters; Zona Strayer, Wilma Layton and InaBelle Reighard, brothers; Sheldon...
William J. Dietz
Jan 14, 2013
Dietz, William J, “Billâ€, 82, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2013. He was born on November 19, 1930 in Bedford, PA. Son of William and Betsy (Robb) Dietz. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Roger and Rodney; brothers, Chester, Ted, Dale, Jim, and Walter. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Linda M. Schmall
Jan 12, 2013
Schmall, Linda M., 66, of Mineral Point. Died Jan. 12, 2013, at home. Born Mar. 19, 1946, in Johnstown. Daughter of Oscar D. and Mary Louise (Hunt) Howells. Preceded in death by father; brother, Roger Howells and her aunt, Margaret Kuehne. Survived by mother; husband of 46 years, Edward W. Schmall and 5 children; Edward Jr., married to Michelle (Lang),...
Irene M. Smith
Jan 11, 2013
Smith, Irene M. (Harris), 80, of Johnstown, passed away January 11, 2013 at Golden Living Center-HAIDA in Hastings, PA Born February 11, 1932 in Portage, daughter of Stephen O. and Mary (Schafferanek) Harris. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Stephen and William. Last member of her immediate family. Survived by loving husband, William F. with whom she was married for over...
Mary K Romano
Jan 10, 2013
Romano, Mary K., 93, Punxsutawney, formerly of Johnstown. Died Jan. 10, 2013, at Mulberry Square. Born Oct. 13, 1919, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmella (Vaccarino) Romano. Also preceded in death by siblings; Anna, Santo, Florence, Joseph and Anthony. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Service will be held at 10 AM Monday...
Jermaine William Robinson
Jan 8, 2013
Robinson, Jermaine William, “Manny†“Kalilâ€, 39, of Johnstown, formerly of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2013. He was born on April 6, 1973 in Philadelphia, PA. Son of the late John Raymond Robinson and Dianne Shoats, Columbia, SC. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Priscilla Robinson,...
William Matthew Knipple
Jan 6, 2013
Knipple, William Matthew, 83, died January 6, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 3, 1929 in Johnstown, son of William Findley and Lillian (Lewis) Knipple. Survived by wife Mary Theresa (Boxler) Knipple, to whom he was married for 56 years; sons William Mark and Robert and his daytime canine companion, Dudley. Bill was a devoted husband and father, beloved “Uncle...
