Obituaries
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...
William S. Remick Jr.
Feb 18, 2012
Remick, William S. Jr., 86, Mineral Point. Died Feb. 18, 2012, at the home of his son in Florida. Born Jan. 10, 1926, in Clearfield, Pa. Son of the late William S. Sr. and Sarah (Burton) Remick. Also preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Mardell Irene (Page) Remick. Survived by sons; Brian (Charlotte Bates), Cantonment, FL. and Gary...
Margaret J. DeRubis
Feb 14, 2012
DeRubis, Margaret J., 82, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 8, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Anna (Long) Sroka. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stephen S. and these sisters; Mary Visnick, Helen Stofko and Betty Sabol. She is survived by her loving sons,...
Terence L. Mitnik
Feb 10, 2012
Mitnik, Terence L., “Terryâ€, 61, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2012 at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on January 4, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of the late John N. and Jennie M. (Fisher) Mitnik. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, John...
Neal D. Lehman Sr.
Feb 9, 2012
Lehman , Neal D., Sr., 69, of East Taylor Twp., went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2012 at his residence. He was born on July 5, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Earl J. and Pearl A. (Bowers) Lehman. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald A. Lehman and a nephew, Michael Lehman. He is survived by...
Garnet B. Younkin
Feb 3, 2012
Obituary information for Garnet B. Younkin for Sunday edition with picture. (Bill Harris 241-3867) Younkin, Garnet B., 85, Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Emporium. Born April 28, 1926, in Clairton, Pa. Daughter of the late William and Sarah (Penn) Betts. Also preceded in death by son; Terry; and brothers, William and Christopher. Survived by husband of 66 years, Paul B....
Daniel E Paserba
Jan 24, 2012
Paserba, Daniel E., “Motoâ€, 49, of East Conemaugh, passed away at his home with his family at his side on January 24, 2012 after a 3 year battle with leukemia. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Johnstown. Son of Stephen and Mary (Reese) Paserba both of East Conemaugh. In addition to his parents he is survived by his...
Helen D. Chapman
Jan 24, 2012
Chapman (Weaver), Helen Dolores, 91, Silver Spring, MD., formerly of Johnstown. Died Jan. 24, 2012, at Marion Assisted Living in Brookville, MD. Born Aug. 21, 1920, in Richland Twp.Daughter of the late Willis and Wessie Mae (Weyand) Weaver. Also preceded in death by husband, Clifford Chapman; brothers, Willis “Bud†and Mark Weaver. Survived by daughter Elaine Ray; son Blair (Carmen)...
Mary K Ball
Jan 18, 2012
Ball, Mary K., 97, Johnstown. Died Jan. 18, 2012, at home. Born Nov. 13, 1914, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Stephen and Katrina (Emel) Kozie. Also preceded in death by husband of 55 years, M. Francis “Murph†Ball; son, Francis C. Ball; sisters, Rose Vondrak and Susan Bobosky. Survived by daughter, Carole, wife of Thomas Cottrill, Cincinnati, OH; Grandchildren, Gregory...
Dorothy L. Golby
Jan 17, 2012
Golby, Dorothy L., 84, Richland. Died Jan. 17, 2012, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 30, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Lennie (McCowan) Thompson. Also preceded in death by these brothers and sisters; Virginia “Jackie†Settlemire, James Luty, Charles Thompson, Jr., Robert Thompson and Lois “Tommy†Thompson. Grandson; Sgt. Christopher Golby and daughter-in-law, Dawn Golby. Survived...
Charles Karnosky
Jan 16, 2012
Karnosky, Charles “Charlie†90, of Richland Township. Died Jan. 16, 2012, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb. 6, 1921, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Mary (Karnosky) Karnosky. Also preceded in death by brothers; Michael, Steve and John; and sisters; Rose Kurtz, Frances Sidor, Betty Sidor and Catherine Karnosky. Last surviving member of the Karnosky family of Woodvale. Survived...
Joseph H. "Joe" Huber
Jan 15, 2012
Huber, Joseph H., “Joeâ€, 84, of Richland Township, passed away on January 15, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 29, 1927, in Tire Hill, PA. Son of Wolfgang, Jr. and Stephania (Lutzenberger) Huber. Preceded in death by parents, wife of 52 years, Carolyn (Naylor) Huber and brother, Wolfe Huber III. Survived by children, Mary Jo, wife of Richard...
Connie A. Grove
Jan 15, 2012
Grove, Connie A., 62, of Vinco, passed away on January 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born on May 11, 1949 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Ralph J. Price and Mildred M. (Gochnour) Price, East Taylor Township. In addition to her mother she is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, William G. “Billâ€, Grove III; sons,...
Velma Catherine Buck
Jan 12, 2012
Buck, Velma Catherine (Holzapfel), 90, of Johnstown, passed away on January 12, 2012 at Windber Hospice. She was born June 3, 1921 in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Elizabeth “Bessie†(Rowe) Holzapfel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert K. Buck; brothers, Louis J. and William G.; and grandson, Bryon K. McDermott. Survived by son, Kenneth G. Buck, Johnstown; and daughters, Linda...
Peggy L. Cole
Jan 12, 2012
Cole, Peggy L., 58, of Dale Borough passed away on January 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1953 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward W. Russell and Emma L. (Livingston) Russell, East Conemaugh Borough. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her brothers, Edward L., Walter D., Alva A., Henry...
Daniel R. Melius
Jan 6, 2012
Melius, Daniel R., 73, of Richland Twp. Died Jan. 6, 2012, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1938, in Twin Rocks. Son of the late George and Lena (Wright) Melius. Also preceded in death by brothers; George, Roy, Robert and sister, Pat Cramer. Survived by wife, Shirley J. (Conrad) and these children; Rick, married to Cindy (Cale), Richland; Jeffrey,...
Agnes M. McCabe
Jan 6, 2012
McCabe, Agnes M., 83, Richland Township died on January 6, 2012, at her residence. Daughter of Charles and Mary (Washinko) Zizan. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul F. McCabe; sisters, Ann Molchan, Helen Maurer, Mary Pavlik and Julia Gaydos. She is survived by her loving children, Jeff P. and Linda, and J. Patricia, wife of Scott Willemin; grandchildren;...
