Obituaries
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...
Bernice M. Rummel
Jan 6, 2013
Rummel, Bernice Margaret, “Grammy Rummyâ€, 88, Johnstown. She was welcomed into the Lord’s arms on January 6, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1924, to the late Edward and Sophia (Brink) Schlosser of Johnstown. Bernice, a woman of strong faith in the Catholic Church and the most loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt, is preceded in...
Lawrence E. Lehman Sr.
Jan 6, 2013
Lehman, Lawrence E. Sr., “Redâ€, “Larryâ€, 68, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, passed away unexpectantly on January 6, 2013. He was born on April 3, 1944 in Johnstown. Son of Earl J. and Pearl A. (Bowers) Lehman. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Ronald and Neal. He is survived by his son, Lawrence Jr., Richland Township; brother, Robert D.,...
Helen A. Horn
Jan 2, 2013
Horn, Helen A., 100, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2013 at Golden Living Center. She was born on July 9, 1912 in Johnstown. Daughter of William and Anna (Gross) Lintner. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Carl A. Horn; son, William C. Horn; siblings, William, Ann, Gertrude, Caroline, John, Rosella, Mary, E. Rita,...
Grace V. Ashbrook
Jan 1, 2013
Ashbrook, Grace V., “Nannyâ€, 92, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2013 at Golden Living Center. She was born on December 14, 1920 in Central City, PA. Daughter of Ira and Florence (Spangler) Ellenberger-Rager. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter M. Ashbrook; brothers, Clarence and Chester and sisters, Gladys Ellenberger, Audrey Teeter and...
Craig A. Trent
Jan 1, 2013
Trent, Craig A., 58, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2013 at Windber Hospice. He was born on July 24, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of the late Jack L. Trent and Romaine (Welker) Trent, Richland Township. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his brother, Robin. In addition to his...
William G. Burley
Dec 31, 2012
Burley, William G., “Billâ€, 81, of Richland Township, died peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2012 while living with his family. He was born on August 26, 1931 in New York, NY. He is survived by his loving son, John S., married to the former Veronica L. Wilson, Windber; grandchildren, Jonathon Burley, Johnstown, Victor, Luther, and Jasmine Flores all of...
Donald W. Hostetler
Dec 29, 2012
Hostetler, Donald W., 92, of Salix. Died Dec.29, 2012, at Arbutus Manor. Born August 12, 1920 in Salix, PA, son of the late Newton K. and Mable (Shank) Hostetler. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 58 years, Marie (Lewis) Hostetler; infant daughter Judith; granddaughters Erin Lynn Hostetler and Dana Lynn Boyer; brother Dean S. Hostetler; and stepfather Harry J. Boyer. Survived...
Adele McCreary
Dec 28, 2012
McCreary, Adele, 89, Johnstown. Died Dec. 28, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 20, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (Johnson) Carlson. Also preceded in death by husband, William; and son; William E. McCreary; sisters, Judy Howard and Helen Haupt. Survived by daughter, Mary Ann (Garry Anderson), AZ; sisters, Verna Frontz, Latrobe and Vera Kinsky,...
Betty L. Orris
Dec 22, 2012
Orris, Betty L., 92, of Walnut Grove, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2012, at Arbutus Manor. She was born on July 28, 1920 in Johnstown. Daughter of Earl B. Sr. and Zella G. (Lehman) Callihan. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John E. Orris Sr. and 4 grandchildren. She is survived by her loving children, Wanda...
Mary Lopresti
Dec 20, 2012
Lopresti, Mary, 88, of Geistown. Died Dec. 20, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 19, 1924 in Windber. Daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Wojtowicz) Kooney. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Joseph A. Lopresti; siblings, Catherine Knapp, Michael, Joseph and Andrew Grisin, Victoria Domanoski and Stanley Kooney. Survived by daughters; Deborah, wife of Charles...
Richard L. Thomas
Dec 20, 2012
Thomas, Richard L., 90, of Tanneryville. Died Dec. 20, 2012, at home. Born May 20, 1922, in Johnstown. Son of the late Blair and Hazel (Adams) Thomas. Also preceded in death by wife, Lois M. (Luther); children; Tommy, Ruth Uncapher, SFC Norma Lockhart; grandsons, Richard E. and Stephen Scott; siblings, Louella Stoner, Cliff, Carl, Glenn and Alan Thomas. Survived by...
Doris M. Muha
Dec 19, 2012
Muha, Doris M., 72, of Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 19, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1940 in Indiana County. Daughter of Clair D. and Mae (Burnheimer) Henry. Preceded in death by parents and a brother-in-law, Melvin Hershberger. She is survived by her loving husband of 48...
George J. Durica, Sr.
Dec 17, 2012
Durica, George J. Sr., 94, formerly of Johnstown, took his final trip from Arlington, VA, to be with our Lord on December 17, 2012. Our Dad was born, raised, and lived the majority of his life in Johnstown. Dad will join our Mom, Mary Rygel, his parents, Paul Sr., and Elizabeth, and all his brothers, Andrew, Paul Jr., John, Joseph,...
I. Marie Weaver
Dec 14, 2012
Weaver, Ingeborg “Marieâ€, 88, of Richland. Passed away on Dec. 14, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 9, 1924, in Windber. Daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Olsen) Williamson. Also preceded in death by husband, John L. “Jack†Weaver, President of IBEW #5; infant son, Baby Weaver: Brothers, Thomas Williamson, Buddy Williamson, and sister Lenore Phillips; Great grandson, Brody C. Peterson.Survived...
Barbara Reeves
Dec 14, 2012
Reeves, Barbara E., “Lizzieâ€, 80, of Richland Township, went to her Heavenly Home on December 14, 2012. She was born on December 4, 1932 in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of the late Robert and Rose M. (Moss) Edwards. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Loren C. “Luke†Reeves, Richland Township and these children, Randy and his wife...
