Obituaries
John P. Haluska, Jr.
Jan 21, 2011
Haluska, John P. Jr., 84, Richland. Died January 21, 2011 at Good Samaritan Palliative Care Unit. Born November 2, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Anna (Verbyar) Haluska. Also preceded in death by brothers; Paul Verbiar, Andy Verbjar, sister; Margaret Babish. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, the former Ann (Gagan) and these children; J. Reid, married to the former...
Martha A. Schaeffer
Jan 14, 2011
Schaeffer, Martha A. “Marâ€, 92, of Richland Township, passed away on January 14, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 7, 1918 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Arthur and Virginia (Stephens) Allison. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn R. Schaeffer Sr.; siblings, Mariam Crummy, Wayne, Virginia Allison, Wilma Allison, Phyllis Gunst, Mahlon and Dixon. She is survived by...
Dorothy D. Martin
Jan 13, 2011
Martin, Dorothy D., 83, Richland Township, passed away on January 13, 2011 at Windber Hospice. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Windber. Daughter of Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, T. Thomas Martin; son, Thomas E. Martin; brothers, John and George and brothers-in-law, William Potts, John Orlosky and Willard Stoops. She is survived...
Dorothy E. Yeager
Jan 12, 2011
Yeager, Dorothy E., 90, Arbutus Manor. Died Jan. 12, 2011, at home. Born Dec. 24, 1920, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward and Sophia (Brink) Schlosser. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard G. Yeager; brother, Edward Schlosser. Survived by these children; Doreen Instone, Richard, married to the former Carol (Betz), Donna Krill, all of Johnstown. Seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Bernice...
Laverne J. Caldwell
Jan 11, 2011
Caldwell, Laverne J., 80, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on January 11, 2011 at her residence. She was born on June 18, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of Henry and Margaret (Mlinarchin) Zilke. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Henry and Leonard. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, William...
Dorothy L. Trotter
Jan 10, 2011
Trotter, Dorothy L., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on January 10, 2011 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1924 in Mineral Point. Daughter of Albert and Katherine (Thompson) Bauer. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, William Joseph Bauer. Survived by step-mother, Dorothy Bauer, East Taylor Township; loving husband of...
Floyd "Pete" I. Horner
Jan 9, 2011
Horner, Floyd I., “Peteâ€, 80, of Geistown. Died Jan. 9, 2011, at home. Born May 22, 1930 in Richland Township. Son of the late George and Margaret (Claycomb) Horner. Also preceded in death by sisters; Illene Croyle and Ruth Hilbrecht; brothers, Roy, Paul “Shortyâ€and Forrest “Sonnyâ€. Survived by wife of 25 years, Nancy J. (Gary) Horner; children, Michelle Freeman, Virginia;...
Merritt Dwight Buzzard
Jan 9, 2011
Buzzard, Merritt Dwight, 94, Manns Choice, formerly of Johnstown. Went to join his Lord, his wife and other family members on Jan. 9, 2011, at his retirement cottage where he has spent the last 40 years. Born Sept. 10, 1916, in Johnstown. Son of the late William Conway and Lillian Mae (Tantlinger) Buzzard. Also preceded in death by his wife...
Robert J. Iachini
Jan 3, 2011
Iachini, Robert J., “Bobbyâ€, 55, South Riding, VA., formerly of Johnstown. Died suddenly Jan. 3, 2011. Born Aug. 20, 1955, Middletown, CT. Son of the late Dominic J. Iachini and Beverly A. ((DeSantes) Iachini of Richland. Also preceded in death by niece, Haley Rapsky and father-In-law, Michael Hamula. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, the...
Ruth T. Tyrol
Jan 2, 2011
Tyrol, Ruth T., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on January 2, 2011 at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born October 3, 1924 in Philadelphia. Daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Jackson) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Cora Delaney and Marion Engle and a brother, Robert. Survived by loving husband, John W. Tyrol, Richland Township; daughters, Barbara...
Elizabeth L Campagna
Dec 30, 2010
Campagna, Elizabeth L. “Bettyâ€, 77, Johnstown. Died Dec. 30, 2010, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 6, 1933, in Windber. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Patchen) Moraca. Also preceded in death by brothers; Samuel Robert, Thomas, Alfred, Virgil and Joseph, Jr. Sisters; Frances Marie, Adeline Sinopoli, Angeline Panetta, Rose Marie Friday and Virginia Pinto. Survived by husband of 60...
Michael Daniel Sexton
Dec 28, 2010
Sexton, Michael Daniel, 82, of Elton. Passed away Dec. 28, 2010, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Langhorne, PA. Born Nov. 7, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Mildred (Rafferty) Sexton. Survived by wife of 60 years, the former Violet Eileen Gearhart; daughters, Cheryl, wife of Harry Birkhimer, Jr. of Allentown; Danette wife of Donald Overdorff of Johnstown; and Janice, wife...
Burt B Budlong
Dec 23, 2010
Budlong, Capt. Burt B. (Retired, US Airways) of Windber and Indian Lake. Died Dec. 23, 2010 at The Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born Feb. 2, 1921 in Chicago, Ill. Son of the late Herbert J. and Marie (Von Fuerstenberg) Budlong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale H. Budlong, and his...
Anna E Smolar
Dec 22, 2010
Smolar, Anna Evelyn, 80, of Elton Heights passed away on December 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 13, 1930 in Gary, IN. Married to Paul J. Smolar, St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Cambria City. Preceded in death by parents Michael and Mary Kachmar and sister-in-law, Maxine Kachmar. Survived by husband Paul and children Michael and wife Silvana, Miami Beach, FL,...
Eugene D Krupa
Dec 22, 2010
Eugene Donald Krupa, 76 of Elton passed away suddenly on Dec 22, 2010. He was born on June 17, 1934 in Conemaugh, Pa. Son of John and Mary (Medvesky) Krupa. He is preceded in death by parents; brother Rudolph and sister Mary Magdeline Hopper. Survived by loving wife Jean (Mateljan), daughter Pamela (Jeschonek) of Pittsburgh. Also survived by brother John Krupa of...
John D Kendera
Dec 20, 2010
Kendera, John D., 56, of Dale Borough, passed away on December 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of the late John J. Kendera and Mary (Koreltz) Kendera, Thomas Mills, PA. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his brother, Blaine. He is survived by his loving wife...
John A Stultz
Dec 19, 2010
Stultz Sr., John A., 65, of West Palm Beach, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on December 19, 2010 at Palm Beach Gardens Hospital, FL. He was born on September 9, 1945 in Washington, PA. Son of John H. and Marie Stultz. Preceded in death by parents and a daughter, Christine M. Louder. Survived by wife, the former Ellen Shaw,...
Anna Margaret Mackel
Dec 16, 2010
Mackel, A. Marrgaret, 78, of East Taylor Township, passed away on December 16, 2010 at her Residence. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward L. and Matilda (Hofecker) Isenberg. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Charles R. Mackel Jr. and a sister, Mary J. Bloom. Survived...
Thomas W. Horner
Dec 14, 2010
Horner, Thomas W., 74, of Richland Township, passed away on December 14, 2010 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on December 26, 1935 in Sidman. Son of the late Melvin and Ora (Kelly) Horner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. (Weaver) Horner; aunt, Viona Formicola and a brother-in-law, Donnie...
Barbara Jane Shaw
Dec 12, 2010
Shaw, Barbara Jane, (Hall), 66, Windber, formerly of Johnstown. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Windber Medical Center. Born July 11, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Burkett) Hall. Also preceded in death by brother, Raymond. Survived by son; Nicholas R. Shaw, Johnstown; and Daughter Gina,...
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