Obituaries

Aug 8, 2012

Simanski, Emil F. Jr., 81, Upper Yoder Township departed this world to be with his Lord on August 8, 2012 at Windber Hospice. He was born on August 26, 1930 in Johnstown. Son of the late Emil F. Sr. and Avanell E. (Penrod) Simanski. Also preceded in death by wife, Leora “Jean” (Bloom) Simanski; siblings, Ralph Simanski, and Esther Karashin;...

Aug 7, 2012

Bader, Amy L., 51, of Franklin Borough, died on August 7, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1960 in Johnstown. Daughter of Peter P. and Elizabeth (Briggs) Podoletz. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Gregory R.; brothers, Ronald B. and Peter T. “Toby” Podoletz, and Richard D. Seibert; father...

Aug 5, 2012

Aug 5, 2012

Turanik, Eva “June”, 87, of East Conemaugh , went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Conemaugh. Daughter of Wasyl and Emily (Sirkot) Pekera. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; son, Charles Michael “Tank”; siblings, John, Anna Rheel, Mary Wiggins, Peter, Nellie Britton, Stephen,...

Aug 5, 2012

Lyzinski, Pia, 92, of East Taylor Township, passed away on August 5, 2012 at home.  She was born on August 29, 1919 in Milan, Italy. Daughter of Attilio and Nella (Preti) Montoni. Preceded in death by parents; great grandson, Patrick Empfield and a brother, Plinio. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John J. Lyzinski, East Taylor Township;...

Aug 4, 2012

Schultz, Betty L., 88, Richland. Died August 4, 2012, at Golden Living Center. Born December 1, 1923, in Windber. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Mitchell) Thomas. Also preceded in death by husband, Gerald F. in 2009 and brothers Earl and Charles; and sister Velma Hockins. Survived by sons; Jerry and Scott, Richland, formerly of Virginia. Graduate of Dale...

Jul 29, 2012

Wingard, Clema L., 97, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on September 2, 1914 in Elton, PA. Daughter of the late C. Herbert and Laura Pearl (Gramling) Rhoads. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kenneth Wingard. She was...

Jul 18, 2012

Wingard, Edward J. Sr., 78, of Richland Twp., went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012 at Arbutus Manor. He was born on February 24, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of Dorsey and Olive (Faint) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents and a sister, Elizabethann Boddiger. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Rudge)...

Jul 16, 2012

Lumley, John E., 84, Johnstown. Passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012, in his home surrounded by loving family members. Born July 4, 1928, in Spangler, Pa. Son of the late John and Laura (Hutchison) Lumley. Also preceded in death by brother Ron and wife, Theresa (McDermott) Lumley. Survived by wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Fisseler); daughter, Reney, wife of...

Jul 10, 2012

Ortiz, Noel, went to be with Lord on July 10, 2012. Baby of Andy and Irmarie (Soto) Ortiz, Richland Township. In addition to parents the baby is survived by maternal grandparents, Oscar and Irma Soto, Puerto Rico; paternal grandparents, Frank and Carmen Ortiz, Puerto Rico; siblings, Priscilla, Diana, Giovanni and Naomi all at home; aunts, Wanda Ortiz and Giselle Soto...

Jul 4, 2012

Loya, Stephen J., 94, of Plano TX, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2012 at Seasons Hospice, Denton, TX. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Johnstown. Son of John Loya Sr. and Barbara Loya. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anne M. (Kopenits) Loya; siblings, Mike, John Jr., George, Andrew...

Jul 3, 2012

Plunkard, Donald, R., “Plunk”, 56, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2012. He was born on December 21, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of Wilbert J. and Margaret F. (Irvin) Plunkard. Preceded in death by parents; son, Christopher and a brother, William “Bill”. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Donna R. (Roush)...

Jul 1, 2012

Papinchak, Damian E., 32, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1980 in Windber. Son of Edward G. Papinchak, Adams Township and Cora A. (Prosser) Pastovic, Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Prosser and paternal grandfather, Michael B. Papinchak. In addition to...

Jun 29, 2012

Shiley, Carolyn, “Cookie”, 86, of East Conemaugh, passed away on June 29, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of Fredrick and Frieda (Fingerhoot) Kyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ernest T. L. “Smokey” Shiley; brothers, Charles, John and Fredrick; sister, Frieda Frank and Liz Martin; grandson, Zachary Russell; granddaughter, Melissa Layton...

Jun 23, 2012

Bozich N. Marie, 79, of Geistown. Died June 23, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center.  Born Nov. 13, 1932, in Portage, PA.  Daughter of the late Robert Clair and Eunola (Lysinger) Adams. She was preceded in death by husband, Theodore “Ted” Bozich in 2010. Survived by daughter, Marilyn J., wife of Jeffrey C. Elliott, Greensburg, PA.; and son, Harry T. Bozich, married to...

Jun 21, 2012

Rusnak, Mabel J., 84, of Salix. Went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1927, in St. Michael. Daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Noon) Heller. Also preceded in death by son, Ronald Dunn; brothers, Ira, Ralph, Frank and Earl; and sister, Margaret Laslo. Survived by husband of 49 years,...

Jun 18, 2012

Moon, James T., 73, of Somerset, passed away on June 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 19, 1939 in Harrison, PA. Son of the late Harry W. and Helen (Lohr) Moon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Lenderman) Moon; brothers, Donald and William, and a...

Jun 16, 2012

Kleps (Coyle), Merva L., 93, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of Howard W. Sr. and Bertha M. (Surdez) Prough. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband, James R. Coyle Sr.; 2nd husband, Harry Kleps; sons, James R. Coyle...

Jun 16, 2012

Ondesko, Anne M., “Honey”, 83, entered into eternal life on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Blough, Somerset County. Daughter of Adam and Mary (Ziemba) Zaklukiewcz-Secovich. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael E. Ondesko Sr., April 12, 2007; daughter, Monica Impala; sisters, Stella Cwiakala, and Victoria Krupa; brother, Michael and...

Jun 13, 2012

Bier, Martha Belle, “Patty”, “Pat”, 79, of Mine 37, Windber, died at home on June 13, 2012, under the care of her daughter, Berniece with her children and grandchildren surrounding. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Hollidaysburg, PA. Daughter of Fred and Bessie (Butler) Dively. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Homer, Clifford, Eldon, Fred and Merrow;...