Obituaries
Edward Dean Allison
Jan 3, 2012
Allison, Edward Dean, AGE 90, of Marbury, MD, formerly of Oakland in Johnstown, PA, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2012. He was born on July 15, 1921 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond and Isa (Harbaugh) Allison. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Roy and Wilbur (who...
Mary Kovalcik
Jan 1, 2012
Kovalcik, Mary F., 99, of Richland Woods, formerly of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 1, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on March 17, 1912 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, John Kovalcik; brother, Frank Margic; sister,...
Andy Rygel
Jan 1, 2012
Rygel, Andy, “Andy Cappâ€, 83, of Johnstown. Passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family. Born Mar. 28, 1928, in Franklin Boro. Son of the late Gregory Harry and Anastasia (Fedyna) Rygel. Also preceded in death by brothers; Michael, John, Harry, Metro, Michael II, and infant Wassel. Sisters; Anna Proctor, Mary Durica, and infant sister Eva Rygel....
William J. Caldwell
Dec 26, 2011
Caldwell, William J., 80, of East Conemaugh Borough, formerly of Penn Run, PA, passed away on December 26, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 8, 1931 in Johnstown. Son of Richard and Margaret (Reighard) Caldwell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Laverne J. (Zilke) Caldwell. He is survived by...
Dennis J. Luther
Dec 25, 2011
Luther, Dennis J. 60, Ebensburg. Died Dec. 25, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1951, in Spangler. Son of the late John and Doris (Fletcher) Luther. Survived by wife, Cindy; children, Melissa, Amanda, Heidi (Gregg) Wilson and Bryan Brallier; brothers, Larry (Diane), Kevin; sisters, Sharon (Nick) Micali, and Brenda (Mark) Noel. Grandchildren, Ava and Noah and beloved dogs,...
Mary H. Wachs
Dec 20, 2011
Wachs, Mary, H., 87, of Richland Township passed away on Dec. 20, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Richland. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of John Henry and Helenna (Doerr) Sale. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles E. Wachs Sr.; brothers, Clifford H. and Harman; and a sister, Laura Heeter. Survived by loving children, Diana...
Donald A. "Don" Tomb
Dec 20, 2011
Tomb, Donald A.,â€Donâ€, 90, of Johnstown. Died Dec. 20, 2011. Born Sept. 9, 1921, in Johnstown. Son of Virgil H. and Emma Blanche (Snyder) Tomb. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 51 years, Patricia (Partsch); and sister Frances Louise and her husband Dr. Gordon Bell; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Rose and Ralph Brush, Andy and Appolonia “Peggy†Genesi, Robert...
John W. Lowery
Dec 15, 2011
Lowery, John W., 76, of Westmont, passed away on December 15, 2011 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Walter and Marie (Wilson) Lowery. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Belle and Ruth and an infant sister, June; and brothers, Paul and Marshall. He is survived by his loving wife...
Carrie E. Meier
Dec 15, 2011
Meier, Carrie E., 88, of Adams Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born August 27, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Sanford and Esther (Miller) Noon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Harry; sister-in-law, Evelyn Noon and a brother-in-law, John Custer. Survived by loving daughter, Leona G....
Willard D. Daughenbaugh
Dec 15, 2011
Daughenbaugh, Willard D., 84, Richland Township. Died Dec. 15, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 31, 1927, at Mundys Corner. Son of Bud A. and Esther (Gillin) Daughenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dyall; sisters; LaVerne Goughnour and Donna. Willard was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 59 years , Beryl G. (Hostetler)and...
John C. "Jack" McClafferty
Dec 15, 2011
McClafferty, John C. Jr., “Jackâ€, 79, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late John C. Sr. and Thelma M. (Wargo) McClafferty. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, James J. McClafferty. He is survived by...
Raymond F. Conway
Dec 14, 2011
Conway, Raymond F., “Ray," 78, of East Taylor Township, passed away on December 14, 2011 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1933 in Gallitzin, PA son of the late Oscar and Matilda "Tillie" (Cox) Conway. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings: Dell, Grace Howell, Rita Gates, Robert, Leo, Clair, James,...
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,...
