Obituaries
James R. "Jim" Andrews, Sr.
Nov 21, 2011
Andrews, James R., Sr, “Jimâ€, 75, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on November 21, 2011 at home. He was born on September 9, 1936 in Homeville, PA. Son of the late James B. and Elvira M. (Porter) Andrews. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years and high school sweetheart, Ellen M. (Mortimer) Andrews; children, James R. Jr....
Leora "Jean" Simanski
Nov 19, 2011
Simanski, Leora “Jeanâ€,73, Upper Yoder Township departed this world to be with her Lord on November 19, 2011, at Windber Hospice. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Richland Township. Daughter of the late Ervin L. Sr. and Hazel Leora (Giffin) Bloom. Also preceded in death by siblings, infant brother, Oliver, Alma Seese, and Ervin “Bud†Bloom; father and...
Mabel M. Yoder
Nov 18, 2011
Yoder, Mabel M. 90, of Johnstown. Died November 18, 2011, at the Presbyterian Home. Born Mar. 12, 1921, in Beaverdale. Daughter of the late Clair M. and Mercedes M. (Detandt) Yoder. Also preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Jack Yoder and sisters, Alice Berkebile and Irene Yoder. Survived by sister, Shirley, wife of Harry Swain, Richland; sister in law,...
Terry G. Mater
Nov 18, 2011
Mater, Terry G., 79, of Richland Township, passed away on November 18, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1932 in Altoona, PA. Son of Robert and Verna (Soyster) Mater. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Mater. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva B. (Young) Mater, Richland Township;...
Mary Jean Gossard
Nov 14, 2011
Gossard, Mary Jean “Jeanieâ€, 86, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 21, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Goughnour) Klucker. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard; sister, Janet and brothers, Donald and Joseph; and son- in-law, Robert Ramos. Survived by children; Donald...
Nancy L. Yesh
Nov 13, 2011
Yesh, Nancy L., “Nanaâ€, 72, of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 13, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1939 in Johnstown. Daughter of Obert and Alice (Clawson) Erwin. Preceded in death by parents; brothers-in-law, Edward and Ronald Yesh and Alfred Buterbaugh Sr. and sisters-in-law, Jane and Shirley Yesh and Shirley Erwin. Survived by loving...
Rose C. Belsky
Nov 12, 2011
Belsky, Rose C., 96, of New York, NY, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on November 12, 2011 at Flushing Nursing Home, New York, NY. She was born on August 3, 1915, 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, Frank Belsky; daughter, Mary...
Rose Stevens
Nov 12, 2011
Stevens, Rose, of Richland. Died Nov. 12, 2011, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born in Colver, Pa. Daughter of Angelo and Filomina (DiSilvestro) Domineck. Also preceded in death by husband, Louis Stevens in 1965; brothers, Joseph and Tony; sisters, Nellie Molnar and Helen Graziano. Survived by these children; Patricia Stevens, Richland; and Robert Stevens and Kimberly, New Paris. Grandchildren; Jody Esposito,...
Thomas R. Marshall
Nov 12, 2011
Marshall, Thomas R, 86, of East Conemaugh. Died Nov. 12, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 1, 1925, in Spangler (Watkins). Son of the late Blair and Katherine (McMullen) Marshall. Also preceded in death by sisters; Goldie, Kate, Olive, Margaret, and brothers; Barney, George, Dale and Frank. Survived by wife of 60 years, Ann (Kormanik) and these children; Tom, married...
Vernon D. Wolfhope
Nov 11, 2011
Wolfhope, Vernon D., 79, of Elton. Died Nov. 11, 2011, at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 10, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late Vernon and Twila (Emeigh) Wolfhope. Also preceded in death wife, Doris I. (Berkebile); and brother, Larry. Survived by daughter, Marcia Wolfhope, Sterling, VA; and son Mark, married to the former Margie (Dressick), Summerhill. Grandchildren; Jessica and...
Barbara L. Gindlesperger
Nov 11, 2011
Gindlesperger, Barbara L., 87, Richland Township. Died Nov. 11, 2011, at Memorial medical Center. Born Mar. 19, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Potter) Connor. Also preceded in death by husband Korie S. and sons, Frederick and Robert; and brothers, Thomas and James. Survived by son, Korie, married to the former Kathleen L. (Main), Richland; grandchildren,...
Raymond E. Paul
Nov 5, 2011
Paul, Raymond E., 85, of Richland Township, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Medical Center on November 5, 2011. He was born on September 30, 1926 in Richland Township. Son of the late Irvin and Mary (Shoemaker) Paul. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Shirley L. (Warren) Paul, Richland Township; children, Dianne L. wife of Rodney W....
Hilda J. Cemo
Nov 4, 2011
Cemo, Hilda Jean, 87, of Richland. Died on November 4, 2011, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Oct. 25, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Clair and Charlotte (Hardy) O’Connor. Also preceded in death by husband, George “Buzz†Cemo. Survived by daughters; Carol, wife of Thomas Mock and Mary Jo, wife of Thomas Hockensmith, both of Johnstown. Grandchildren; Jaime & Evelyn...
Mary "Mary Lou" L. Grata
Nov 1, 2011
Grata, Mary L., “Mary Louâ€, 75, of Vinco, passed away on November 1, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 30, 1936, in New York, NY, daughter of the late Frank Belsky and Rose (Margic) Belsky, New York, NY. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald D. Grata and grandmother,...
John S. Goodwin
Oct 31, 2011
Goodwin, John S. Jr., 78, of Richland. Died Oct. 31, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Oct. 22, 1933, in Terra Alta, WV. Son of the late John and Margarite (Waible) Goodwin. Survived by wife of 54 years, Lucille A. (Santore) and these sons; Eric, married to Mary “Mitzi†(Buck), Columbia, MD; Bruce, married to Bernadine(Cowan), Sykesville, MD; and Craig,...
Kim W. Konchan
Oct 31, 2011
Konchan, Kim W., 55, of Adams Township, passed away on October 31, 2011 at Windber Hospice after a courageous 4 ½ year battle with cancer. He was born on December 17, 1955 in Johnstown, son of Edward W. and Lois M. (Adams) Konchan, Richland Township. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Konchan and maternal...
Olivia V.L. Smith
Oct 30, 2011
Smith, Olivia V.L. went to be with Lord on October 30, 2011. She was born on October 11, 2011 in Johnstown. Daughter of Noel E. Kirkpatrick, Johnstown. In addition to her mother she is survived by a sister, Ariana M. Smith; maternal grandmother, Rebecca L. Ehrenfried, Johnstown; uncles, Michael, Robert, Samuel, James and Jeremiah; aunts, Mary “Mimiâ€, April, and Joyce...
Robert F. Dietrich
Oct 30, 2011
Dietrich, Robert F., 81, of Adams Township, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, at Windber Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit. Born on December 14, 1929, in Windber. Bob was the son of Koser and Anna (Williams) Dietrich. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bruce G. Dietrich; and his brother, Koser. On September...
Agnes C. Nekosky
Oct 29, 2011
Nekosky, Agnes, 83, of Richland Township. Died Oct. 29, 2011, at Richland Woods. Born Mar. 12, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Mikulsky) Nekosky. Also preceded in death by these sisters and brothers; Rose Barelich, Helen Goch, Mary Kane, Leo, John, Albert, and Edward. Survived by sister, Ann Stefanik, Geistown and sister in law, Marge Nekosky....
William J Boltz
Oct 29, 2011
Boltz, William J., 87, of Geistown. Died October 29, 2011, at Richland Woods. Born Oct. 31, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late Clarence L. and Jean (Peron) Boltz. Also preceded in death by wife, Helen J. (Smith) Boltz. Survived by these children; Kathy, wife of Richard Filipiak, West Bloomfield, MI; and David, married to the former Judy Stewart, Johnstown;...
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