Obituaries
Raymond L. Frain Jr.
Dec 10, 2012
Frain, Raymond L. Jr., 49, of Windber, Mine 40, went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1963 in NJ. Son of the late Joann (Davis) Frain. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Myrtle R. (Dively) Troupe. He is survived by...
Rev. Michael J. Mihalick
Dec 10, 2012
Mihalick, Archpriest Michael J., 63, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at home on the morning of Monday, December 10, 2012. For many years, Father Michael had fought a valiant battle against progressive Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Johnstown, PA, December 1, 1949, son of the late George and Ann (Hudak) Mihalick. After graduation from Duquesne University, he attended and graduated...
Bernice J. Oparnico
Nov 30, 2012
Oparnico, Bernice J., 96, of Franklin Boro. Died Nov. 30, 2012, at The Villa Personal Care Home in Johnstown. Born April 27, 1916, in Portage, PA. Daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Macidym) Urbanski. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Steve Oparnico; Step-father, John Sidor; sister, Julia Zalubski; and half-brother, Joseph Sidor. Survived by sons; Steve...
Clifford H. Ling
Nov 30, 2012
Ling, Clifford H., 82, Richland, formerly of Hornerstown. Died Nov. 30, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Richland. Born Dec. 4, 1929, in Johnstown. Son of the late Lowman and Mildred (Tozer) Ling. Also preceded in death by brother, Willard Ling. Brother of Irma E. Benson, Richland; Lois Silk, Southfield, MI; and Ronald (Jean) Ling, Parma, OH; also nieces and nephews....
Nancy L. Kopsic
Nov 25, 2012
Kopsic, Nancy L., 75, of Mineral Point. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 26, 1937, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Russell and Blodwin (Phillips) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by husband, Robert W. Kopsic; brothers Russell and Ira; sister, Linda; and sister-in-law, Carol (Stiffler) Hildebrand. Survived by children; Robert Jr.,...
William H Foust
Nov 24, 2012
Foust, William H., 85, Johnstown. Died Nov. 24, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John Henry and Clara (Happ) Foust. Survived by wife of 62 years, Patricia A. (Tighe) Foust and these children; John, married to Marilyn (Jerome), McLean, VA; Thomas, Cortland, OH; Craig, married to Dolores (Seman), Johnstown; Donald, married...
Thomas C. Shiley
Nov 24, 2012
Shiley, Thomas C., 62, of Conemaugh. Died Nov. 24, 2012, ay Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 28, 1949, in Johnstown. Son of the late Ernest TL. and Carolyn (Kyle) Shiley. Survived by siblings; Leona M. Russell, Becky Urban, Carol Shiley, Jenny Goughnour, Betty Layton, Ruth Hastie, and Vernon Shiley, all of Johnstown; and Patty Helsel, Ohio. Also many nieces and...
Robert B. Krivach
Nov 21, 2012
Krivach, Robert B., 62, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2012 at the Hollidaysburg Veteran’s Home. He was born on October 15, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of John and Margaret (Kristoff) Krivach. Preceded in death by parents and siblings, John and Tom DeMarco and Patricia Krivach. He is survived by his sons; Jason of Richland; and Stephen...
Agnes L. Lamer
Nov 17, 2012
Lamer, Agnes L., 80, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on November 17, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 21, 1932 in Spangler, PA. Daughter of Irvin and Nobel L. (Heberling) Pennington. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Sylvester M. “Wess†Lamer; sons, David Russell and Marlin; brothers, Richard “Dick†and Blakely Pennington; sister, Sarah Lantz;...
Helen B. Kowal
Nov 15, 2012
Kowal, Helen B., 94, of Coconut Creek, FL, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2012 at Northwest Medical Center, Margate, FL. She was born on October 15, 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Daughter of Zigmund and Wanda (Augustine) Rovansky. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Mike Bilski; husband, Walter F. Kowal Sr; brothers, Nick and...
Ethel E. Gertz
Nov 15, 2012
Gertz, Ethel E., 82, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Kovalsky) Stanish. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Ernest E.Gertz; and brother, Donald (Peggy) Stanish, Florida; niece, Stacey Stanish...
Donald J. Wilson
Nov 8, 2012
Wilson, Donald J., 77, of Richland. Passed away Nov. 8, 2012, at home. Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late Merle and Anna Marie (Beidle) Wilson. Also preceded in death by siblings; Merle Jr., Edward, Robert, Anna Mary, Betty and Kathleen “Tootieâ€; and grandchildren, Ronald W. Turner, Jr. and Alexander C. Wilson. Survived by loving wife of...
Nicholas Francis Urban
Nov 7, 2012
Urban, Nicholas Francis, Sr., 60, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of the late Stephen A. and Agnes C. (Livingston) Urban, Johnstown. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother, David; an infant sister; brothers-in-law,...
Nancy E Ashbridge
Nov 6, 2012
Ashbridge, Nancy E., 72, of Johnstown, PA. Died Nov. 6, 2012, at home. Born July 31, 1940, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Marion and Margaret (Barefoot) Blackburn. Also preceded in death by sister, Carole McMeans. Survived by husband Frank A. Ashbridge; and children. Robyn, wife of Bernard Lockard, Indiana, PA; and Eric Ashbridge, New York, NY; grandson, Ash Lockard,...
Edward S Michura
Nov 6, 2012
Michura, Edward S., 90, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Anthony J. and Mary (Chula) Michura. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; sisters, Cecelia McCarthy and Helen Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Vera Jane Allison
Nov 6, 2012
Allison, Vera Jane, 86, of Richland. Died November 6, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 8, 1926 in Ohio. Daughter of the late Elno A. and Ruth V. (Richardson) Moore. Preceded in death by these siblings: Frederick , Robert, Carol Shaffer. Survived by these siblings: Ginger Sell, Doris Turnbull, Donna Unger, Phyllis Ream, Dennis Moore, and Judy Sellers. Survived by husband of 64 years, T....
Nancy J. Harris
Oct 30, 2012
Harris, Nancy J., 64, of Belmont. Died Oct. 30, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 6th 1948 in Altoona. Daughter of the late Robert L. and Jean (Levy) Ramazzotti. Also preceded in death by her brother, Robert P. Ramazzotti. Survived by many friends, including special friend, Dan “Bones†Mills, Richland Township. Nancy received a bachelor’s degree from IUP. She...
Robert B. Hornick
Oct 28, 2012
Hornick, Robert B. ("Bob"), 89 of Geistown, resident of Richland Woods, Richland for over two years. Died Oct. 28, 2012. Born 24, 1923 in Johnstown. Son of the late Frank G. and Mary C. (Disch) Hornick. Also preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Frances C. (Ball) and sister, Elizabeth Hornick. Survived by daughters: Barbara Hornick-Lockard (Dennis Lockard), Corning, NY; Frances (Terry) Smith, Silver...
Samuel Lewis Stiles
Oct 28, 2012
Stiles, Samuel Lewis, 25 of Johnstown, PA. Passed away October 28, 2012, at Sasebo, Japan. Born August 18th 1987 in Fairfax, VA. Son of the late Coletta (McVay) Stiles. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Trella Shaffer. Survived by his 3 year old son, Ledger Elliot Stiles and his mother, Corrina, VA;...
Joan A. Ellenberger
Oct 24, 2012
Ellenberger, Joan A., 81, of Westmont. Died Oct. 24, 2012, at Laurel View Village. Born September 17, 1931, in McKeesport. Daughter of the late Albert and Irene (Eckersberg) Jackel. Also preceded in death by brothers; Carl (Galina) Jackel and Glenn Sr. (Helen) Jackel. Survived by husband of 62 years, T. Richard Ellenberger, Sr. and sons; Dr. Thomas R. Jr.(Elisa), Johnstown;...
