Obituaries
Francis R. Hlavay
Mar 28, 2013
Hlavay, Francis R, 75, of Jackson Twp., passed away on March 28, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 24, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Francis and Antoinette (Sterle) Hlavay. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carole Jean Thompson and brother-in-law, Jim Jaworski. He is survived by his partner of 35 years, William J. Sajko, Jackson Township; sister,...
Charles Wesley Mickens
Mar 24, 2013
Mickens, Charles Wesley, 85, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 21, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Marion and Hannah (Williams) Mickens. Preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Naomi (Waugh) Mickens; sons, Craig P. Mickens and Clinton T. Mickens; siblings, Johnny, Thomas, Patricia,...
Charles J. Balon
Mar 23, 2013
Balon, Charles J., “Charlieâ€, 85, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2013 peacefully at home. Born on November 5, 1927 in Johnstown. Son of Martin G. and Suzzana (Majerczik) Balon. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Donna L. Mapes; brothers, John, Frank and Martin and sisters, Barbara, Mary, Rose and Anna. Charles was...
Ronald R. Miller
Mar 23, 2013
Miller, Ronald R., 74, of Johnstown, passed away on March 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 16, 1939 in Johnstown. Son of Edward Miller and Anna (Clark) Guiher. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Walter and Edward and sisters, Carol Anderson and Marion Mills. He is survived by his loving children, Billy R. (Cindy), Johnstown, Ronald...
Genevieve Sweeney
Mar 21, 2013
Sweeney, Genevieve, 97, of East Conemaugh. Passed away March 21, 2013, at home. She was born May 29, 1915, in South Fork. Daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Sienkiewicz) Marshall. Also preceded in death by husband, Leo Sweeney in 1987; brothers, Frank and Edward; and sisters, Stella, Angeline and Mary. Survived by loving son, Ronald Sweeney, Mentor,OH; nephews, Robert...
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.
