Obituaries
James R. Van Nest
Dec 9, 2011
Van Nest, James R., 81, Glendale Yearound, formerly of Johnstown. Went home to be with our Lord on Dec. 9, 2011, at Home. Born Aug. 2, 1930, in Loretto, Pa. Son of the late Jordan and Gladys (Kimball) Van Nest. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years, Betty Jane (Wiley); brothers, Charles, Francis, Lawrence and sisters, Viola...
Rose Marie Rachael
Dec 5, 2011
Rose Marie Rachael, 64, of Llanfair, PA passed away peacefully on December 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Florida. She was one of four children born to Sophie (Smith) McCloskey, Beaverdale, PA and the late Frank McCloskey on October 10, 1947 in Beaverdale, PA. On September 7, 1968 she married James Rachael, who survives....
Joseph S. "Joe" Bonk
Nov 30, 2011
Bonk, Joseph S., “Joeâ€, 93, of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 30, 2011 at Windber Hospice. He was born on March 11, 1918 in Franklin Borough. Son of Valentine and Anastasia (Sewak) Bonk. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna (Hamula) Bonk; brothers, John and Thomas and sisters, Mary, Caroline and Gladys. He is survived by...
Richard A. "Kit" Tkacik
Nov 23, 2011
Tkacik, Richard A. “Kitâ€, 72, of Geistown Borough, passed away on November 23, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1939 in Windber. Son of the late Charles E. and Bernice C. (Dravis) Tkacik. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Roseann M. Leibfreid. He is survived by his loving...
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....
David E. Viola
Nov 21, 2011
Viola, David E. 87, Johnstown, formerly of New York. Died Nov. 21, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 23, 1923, in New York. Son of the late David and Brigitte (Curran) Viola. Also preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Emily (Cabrera); sons, David and Thomas; and grandson, Thomas; sisters, Kathrine Hill, Mary Desaro. Survived by brother Fran of New...
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,...
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...
