Obituaries
Katherine C. Swick
Apr 8, 2012
Swick, Katherine C., “Kayeâ€, 86, of Johnstown, where she lived for 26 years, formerly of Cleveland, OH, formerly of Mine 37, Windber, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on July 3, 1925 in Central City, PA. Daughter of Peter and Mary (Bartok) Kish. Preceded in death by parents; husband,...
Brian J. Roles Jr.
Apr 8, 2012
Roles Jr. Brian J., 16, of East Taylor Township, passed away on April 8, 2012. He was born on May 8, 1995 in Johnstown. Son of Brian Roles Sr., East Taylor Township and Gretchen L. (Price) Roles, East Conemaugh. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wilbur J. “Jim†Roles Sr.,; step mother, Amber L. Roles. In addition to...
David Kaufman
Apr 7, 2012
Kaufman, David, 77, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on April 7, 2012 at Mercy Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of Harold J. “Pete†and Margaret A. “Billy†(Baines) Kaufman. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William “Pudge†Kaufman and a brother-in-law, Edward G. Riek. He is survived by his loving children, Cari...
Dorothy J. Cassidy
Apr 4, 2012
Cassidy, Dorothy J., 89, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2012 at Windber Hospice. She was born on March 18, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Frank H. and G. Verle (Carmany) Helsel. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mildred Summers, Virginia Caltabach, Lois Strayer; brothers, Frank, Jack, Bob, Durwood and David Helsel and...
Roger W. Morrell
Apr 3, 2012
Morrell, Dr. Roger. W., 64, of Westmont. Died on April 3, 2012 at his residence. Born Oct. 22, 1947, in Johnstown. Son of the late Veto and Rose (Catania) Morrell. Also preceded in death by E. Boyd “Bud†Callihan. Survived by loving of 42 years wife Marilyn (Callihan) and these sons; Christopher M. (Kathleen Irwin), Johnstown; and Jonathon R. (Lisa...
William J. Seifert
Apr 2, 2012
Seifert, William J., 93, of Bedford, passed away on April 2, 2012 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA. Born on December 28, 1918 in Johnstown. Son of Frank and Lucy (Tadejeske) Seifert. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose Marie, “Posey†Seifert; sister, Helene O’Connor and a brother, George. He is survived by his loving children, Mary Ann wife of...
Doris Jeanne Knipple
Mar 31, 2012
Knipple, Doris Jeanne, 89, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2012 at Golden Living Center. She was born on February 2, 1923 in Meyersdale, daughter of D. Carl and Ruth J. (Beal) Stahl. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert C. Knipple; sister, Eris Rininger and a grandson, Christopher Lape. She is survived...
Emma L. Russell
Mar 30, 2012
Russell, Emma L., 88, of East Conemaugh. Passed away on March 30, 2012, at Cambria Care Center. Born Oct. 8, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George E. and Loretta Ida (Huff) Livingston. Also preceded in death by husband, Edward W. Russell; daughters, Shirley J. and Peggy L. Cole; sons, Edward L., Walter D., Alva A., Henry G. and...
Sheldon l. Lehman
Mar 30, 2012
Lehman, Sheldon L., “Dutchâ€,93, of Richland Township, Died Mar. 30, 2012, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Born Oct. 27, 1918, in Windber. Son of the late Norman and Goldie (Wissinger) Lehman. Also preceded in death by wife, Sarah Jeanette (Sharpe); sisters, Lillian Gordon and Dorthea Hunter and brothers; Eugene and Howard. Survived by son, David (Sandra) Lehman...
John W. Tyrol
Mar 27, 2012
Tyrol, John W., “Jackâ€, 88, of Richland Township, formerly of Huntington, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center with his daughter, Janice by his side. He was born on July 16, 1923 in Bristol, PA. Son of William and Margaret Tyrol. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth T. (Turner) Tyrol; daughter, Ginni T. Houp...
Joseph J. Kist
Mar 20, 2012
Kist, Joseph John,100, of Philadelphia, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, died peacefully on March 20, 2012 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, PA. He was born on October 10, 1911 in Franklin Borough. Son of George Michael and Susan (Hirscherberger) Kist. Preceded in death by parents; wife Delores C. “Dee†(Moffitt) Kist; daughter, Mary LaJudice; son-in-law, Anthony LaJudice and 9 brothers...
Irene Zalubski
Mar 18, 2012
Zalubski, Irene, 78, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1934 in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Julia (Butala) Yewcic. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Kalinyak, Ann Naworal, and Helen Lynch; brothers, John, George, Nicholas, Michael and...
Lila Mae Custead
Mar 14, 2012
Custead, Lila Mae, 89, died Mar 14, 2012, at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born in rural Florida on December 6, 1922. Her parents, Percy and Sallie (Walker) O’Steen were cattle ranchers on land which their families had settled when Spain still ruled this southernmost state. On December 7, 1940 she married the late George Custead. World War...
William H. Frombach
Mar 10, 2012
Frombach, William Henry “Billâ€, 67, died on March 10, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center following a long period of declining health. He was born on July 9, 1944 in Johnstown. Son of the late William and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Frombach. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Gertrude Faint. Bill is survived by his companion...
Anna A. Smoter
Mar 8, 2012
Smoter, Anna A., 94, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1917 in Nowy Targ, Poland, daughter of Teodor and Amiela Chraca. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. Smoter and 2 sisters. She is survived by her loving children, John...
Douglas G. Brown
Mar 7, 2012
Brown, Douglas G., “Possumâ€, 61, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2012 at his residence. Born on March 29, 1950 in Mineral Point. Son of Robert L. and Alma L. (Kepple) Brown. Preceded in death by parents and his first wife, Betty J. (Boring) Brown and a nephew, Daniel W. Lambing. He is survived...
Phyllis D. Ferguson
Mar 6, 2012
Ferguson, Phyllis D., 80, of Richland Township. Passed away on March 6, 2012 at her residence, after a courageous battle with ALS. Born September 27, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Paul R. and Nellie Q. (Gracey) Henry. Also preceded in death by husbands; George R. Clemenceau, Sr. and William Ferguson, III. Survived by son, George R. (Cielle Muller)...
Gary E. Reynolds
Feb 28, 2012
Reynolds, Gary E., 63, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2012. He was born on March 26, 1948 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Helen (Shoemaker) Reynolds. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by baby sister, Mary and a brother-in-law, Thomas Snyder. He is survived by his loving...
Arley J. Bestvina
Feb 24, 2012
Bestvina, Arley J., 56, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2012 at her residence. She was born on July 5, 1955 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late, Alfred G. Snyder and Sara “Jean†(Hunt) Snyder, Johnstown. In addition to her mother she is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Timothy R. Bestvina,...
John Milavec, Jr.
Feb 23, 2012
Milavec, John Jr., 89, of Conemaugh Township, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2012 at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. He was born on November 26, 1922 in Cairnbrook, PA. Son of John Sr. and Frances (Yuko) Milavec. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Sally A. (Bizjak) Milavec; sister, Mary Murray; brother-in-law, John Nivinski and sister-in-law, Alice...
