Obituaries
Dwight A. Duncan
May 11, 2012
Duncan, Dwight A., “Whiteyâ€, 47, of East Taylor Township, formerly of Edgewater, FL, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 13, 1964 in Cleveland, OH. Son of the late Wendell L. Duncan and Cecelia “Sue†C. (Nelson) Duncan, Ebensburg, PA. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by...
Ida M Miller
May 9, 2012
Miller, Ida M., 64, of Nanty Glo, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 5, 1948 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert R. Lee and Thelma (Austin) Lee, East Conemaugh. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband, Merton G. Miller Sr.;...
Anthony M. Nastase
May 4, 2012
Nastase, Anthony M., “Tonyâ€, 81, of Richland Township, passed away on May 4, 2012 at Windber Hospice. He was born on August 7, 1930 in Beaverdale. Son of Anthony Jr. and Ellen (Rhoads) Nastase. Preceded in death by parents and his beloved son, Anthony “Cork†Nastase. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Margaret L. “Margie†(Puto)...
Dorothy V. Bracken
May 2, 2012
Bracken, Dorothy V., 93, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on August 11, 1918 in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Emma (Croyle) Bowser. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen Basset and brothers, Thomas, Robert, George Bowser. She is survived by her loving husband of 73...
Velda P. Mastovich
Apr 30, 2012
Mastovich, Velda P., 81, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2012. She was born on October 17, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of Leo and Violet (Jones) Briggs. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Nicholas Mastovich. She is survived by her loving family; son, Mark A., married to the former Connie...
William M. Brett
Apr 30, 2012
Brett, William M., “Billâ€, 87, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1924 in Robinson, PA. Son of Ralph and Edith (McClure) Brett. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sherman, James and Richard; sisters, Florence Richards and Inez Super. He is survived by...
Handel Roberts
Apr 28, 2012
Roberts, Handel, 98, of Windber, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2012 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. He was born on October 18, 1913 in Lancashire, England. Son of John Wesley and Sarah (Judd) Roberts. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anna Mae (Friedel) Roberts; daughter, Pamela G. Roberts; brothers, Ewart, Edwin, Wesley and...
Kathryn L. Moore
Apr 20, 2012
Moore, Kathryn L., 54, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 12, 1957 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert and Terry Moore. She is survived by her loving fiancée and best friend, Edward M. Friend Jr., Johnstown; brothers, James and Wayne Moore both of FL;...
Dorothy J. Seigh
Apr 15, 2012
Seigh, Dorothy J., of Richland Township. Died April 15, 2012, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 7, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Barlak) Kindzera. Also preceded in death by sisters Mary Pauline and Helen Sherbinski.Survived by husband of 63 years, Charles W. Seigh; and these children; Lawrence and wife (Marilyn), Pittsburgh; David and special friend,...
William E. McCreary
Apr 13, 2012
McCreary, William E. “Chilliâ€, 63, Richland Township. Died April 13, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center after battling many health struggles. Born Dec. 7, 1948, in Johnstown. Son of William and Adele (Carlson) McCreary. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Johnstown; wife of 38 years, Mary (Huster); daughter, Stacey, wife of Jamie Keilman, Vinco; son, Brandon McCreary and Nicole Thomas,...
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...
