Obituaries
Joseph J. Kist
Mar 20, 2012
Kist, Joseph John,100, of Philadelphia, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, died peacefully on March 20, 2012 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, PA. He was born on October 10, 1911 in Franklin Borough. Son of George Michael and Susan (Hirscherberger) Kist. Preceded in death by parents; wife Delores C. “Dee†(Moffitt) Kist; daughter, Mary LaJudice; son-in-law, Anthony LaJudice and 9 brothers...
Irene Zalubski
Mar 18, 2012
Zalubski, Irene, 78, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2012 at her residence. She was born on March 6, 1934 in Johnstown. Daughter of George and Julia (Butala) Yewcic. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by sisters, Mary Kalinyak, Ann Naworal, and Helen Lynch; brothers, John, George, Nicholas, Michael and...
Lila Mae Custead
Mar 14, 2012
Custead, Lila Mae, 89, died Mar 14, 2012, at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born in rural Florida on December 6, 1922. Her parents, Percy and Sallie (Walker) O’Steen were cattle ranchers on land which their families had settled when Spain still ruled this southernmost state. On December 7, 1940 she married the late George Custead. World War...
William H. Frombach
Mar 10, 2012
Frombach, William Henry “Billâ€, 67, died on March 10, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center following a long period of declining health. He was born on July 9, 1944 in Johnstown. Son of the late William and Elizabeth (Schweitzer) Frombach. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Gertrude Faint. Bill is survived by his companion...
Anna A. Smoter
Mar 8, 2012
Smoter, Anna A., 94, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1917 in Nowy Targ, Poland, daughter of Teodor and Amiela Chraca. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. Smoter and 2 sisters. She is survived by her loving children, John...
Douglas G. Brown
Mar 7, 2012
Brown, Douglas G., “Possumâ€, 61, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2012 at his residence. Born on March 29, 1950 in Mineral Point. Son of Robert L. and Alma L. (Kepple) Brown. Preceded in death by parents and his first wife, Betty J. (Boring) Brown and a nephew, Daniel W. Lambing. He is survived...
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...
