Obituaries
Mary Ellen Ball
Apr 12, 2011
Ball, Mary Ellen, 93, Columbus Ohio, formerly of Johnstown. Died April 12, 2011, in Columbus. Born Aug. 5, 1917, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James Webster and Edith (Hammerle) Seigh. Also preceded in death by husbands, Charles Gindlesperger in Dec. 1953 and Walter Ball in 2005; Brother, James William Seigh and two brother-in-laws, Frank Erb and James Pennell. Survived by son, Donald...
Dorothy E. Licht
Apr 12, 2011
Licht, Dorothy E., “Dotâ€, 86, of Geistown. Went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on January 30, 1925 in MT. Storm, WV. Daughter of the late Riley and Lula M. (Aronhalt) Kitzmiller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Licht; brothers, Cecil...
John M. Stanislawczyk
Apr 12, 2011
Stanislawczyk, John M., 79, of Upper Newtown, passed away on April 12, 2011 at Pennknoll Village, Everett, PA. He was born on April 18, 1931 in South Fork. Son of Michael and Mary (Poborsky) Stanislawczyk. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Margaret Stanislawczyk and brothers-in-law, Stanley “Stush†Wyrwas and Albert Gabrysh. He is...
Angeline T. Szczur
Apr 10, 2011
Szczur, Angeline Theresa, also known affectionately as “Dolly†and “AngDayâ€, 81, of Geistown Borough, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Angeline was born on March 4, 1930 in Johnstown, and was the last surviving child of Joseph and Anna (Bala) Lech. Preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Walter and George; and her sisters...
Florence H Wingard
Apr 7, 2011
Wingard, Florence, H., “Floâ€, 92, of Johnstown, passed away on April 7, 2011 at the Atrium Manor. She was born January 18, 1919 in Osceola Mills. Daughter of Albert Sr. and Bessie (Berkey) Hebden. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Eugene Wingard; brothers, Albert Jr., William, Wilfred and Charles and a son-in-law, William Kadas. Survived by loving daughters, Gloria Kadas,...
Robert "Bob" P. Kachmar
Mar 29, 2011
Kachmar, Robert P. Jr., “Bobâ€, 39, of Johnstown, passed away on March 29, 2011 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 1971 in Johnstown. Son of Robert P. Sr. and Sharon L. (Seese) Kachmar, both of Richland Township. In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving siblings, Stephen M., York, PA, Matthew R....
James H Custer
Mar 27, 2011
Custer, James H., 75, Madisonville, TN., formerly of Richland Township. Died Mar. 27, 2011, in Tennessee. Born Jan. 2, 1936, in Johnstown. Son of the late J. Heil and Margaret (Leffler) Custer. Also preceded in death by sister, Dawn Warnert. Survived by wife of 23 years, the former Ava Brosch and these sisters; Barbara, wife of Don Zimmer, West Demoines,...
Wilbur "Jim" J. Roles
Mar 26, 2011
Roles Sr., Wilbur J., “Jimâ€, 60, of East Taylor Township, passed away on March 26, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of Wade and Anna (Jones) Roles. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Amber L. Roles; niece, Crystal Joy Roles and a close friend, Paul Felosky. Survived by...
Hussire Katrell Herring
Mar 23, 2011
Herring, Hussire Katrell went to be with Lord on March 23, 2011. Son of William K. and Jessica M. (Walters) Herring, Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Richard and Gloria Walters; paternal great grandparents, Brother and Patricia Herring and an great uncle Charles Walters. In addition to her parents he is survived by brothers, Hezekiah, Quameik and Daquan;...
Richard K. Dawson, Jr.
Mar 18, 2011
Dawson, Richard K., Jr., “Rickâ€, 60, of East Conemaugh. Died Mar. 18, 2011, at Home. Born on September 14, 1950 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by father, R. Kenneth Dawson Sr. and brother Robert W. Dawson, Sr. Survived by mother, Helen C. (Schellhammer) Dawson; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Dwayne Fisher, Orlando, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Tamyra (Lowery)...
Betty W. Elliott
Mar 13, 2011
Elliott, Betty W., 87, of Johnstown, passed away on March 13, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 23, 1923 in Altoona. Daughter of Lewis and Sara (Foltz) Wagner. She is preceded in death by her parents and Beloved husband, The Rev. Edward E. Elliott III. She is survived by her sons, Edward E. “Mac†Elliott IV,...
Stefan T. Zajdel
Mar 13, 2011
Zajdel, Stefan T., “Stefâ€, 49, of East Taylor Township, passed away on March 13, 2011. He was born on July 24, 1961 in Johnstown. Son of the late Theodore Sr. and Rose Marie (Gasior) Zajdel. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Ann Zajdel. He is survived by his brothers, Theodore Jr. “Tudgeâ€,...
Twila M. Naugle
Mar 12, 2011
Naugle, Twila M, 91, of Richland Township. Passed away on March 12, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 26, 1919, in Windber. Daughter of Frank and Bessie (Lehman) Kelley. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. “Bob†Naugle; daughter, Janice E. Thornton; grandson, Robert Thornton; brother, Harold Kelley and brother-in-law, Larry Thornton. Twila is...
Betty L. Karshin
Mar 12, 2011
Karshin, Betty L., 85, of Richland. Died Mar. 12, 2011, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born September 23, 1925, in Johnstown. Survived by sons; Daniel, Schellsburg; and Timothy, married to the former Dorrie (Taylor), Greensburg. Also grandchildren; Jennifer, Karie, Chris, Casey and Cortney. 4 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Private services in charge of Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane,...
Barbara J. Barbus
Mar 7, 2011
Barbus, Barbara J., “Barbâ€, 55, of East Conemaugh, passed away on March 7, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1956 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph S. Barbus and Dorothy M. (Lebosky) Barbus, East Conemaugh. Preceeded in death by father; sisters, Melanie Barbus, Elayne M. Barbus-McMinn and her loving companion, Michael Palso. In addition to...
Sally S. Durler-Nagle
Mar 6, 2011
Durler-Nagle, Sally S., “Patâ€, 66, of Johnstown, passed away on March 6, 2011 at her residence. She was born on September 19, 1944 in Johnstown. Daughter of James G. and Jeannietta (Stewart) Lee. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Nagle and a brother, James Lee. She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Fleegle, Stoystown, Doris Nagle, Nanty...
Gwendolyn M Cobaugh
Mar 4, 2011
Cobaugh, Gwendolyn M., 84, Johnstown. Died Mar. 4, 2011, Select Specialty Hospital. Born Sept. 30, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Clayton and Mary (Palliser) Rager. Also preceded in death by husband, Ralph, in 1980; sisters, Martha Crislip and Evelyn Plows and an infant brother. Survived by these children; Edgar, Johnstown, Sadie Graham, Johnstown; Thomas, and wife Susan, Ebensburg;...
Irvin R. Gindlesperger
Mar 3, 2011
Gindlesperger, Irvin R., 101, of Richland Township. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, March 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 1, 1909, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Gertrude (Smith) Gindlesperger. He is preceded in death by wife, Anita Faustine (Conner) and these brothers and Sisters: Lillian, Alvin, Helen, Louis, Mary (Michaels), Earl, James, William, Lloyd,...
Thelma V. Layton
Feb 26, 2011
Layton, Thelma, V., 86, of Elton, passed away on February 26, 2011 at Windber Medical Center. She was born on March 13, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of Earl J. and Nellie Bertha (Miller) Helsel. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a grandson, Robert William Layton. Survived by loving husband of 63 years, William M. Layton...
Ray C McMinn
Feb 23, 2011
McMinn, Ray C., 57, of Johnstown, passed away on February 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1953 in Johnstown. Son of Edgar C. “Ed†and Betty Jane “Bossie†(Jurich) McMinn. Preceeded in death by parents and ex-wife, Stephanie A. Adams. Survived by loving daughters, Heather A. wife of Brian Detch, Evans City, Tiffany L. McMinn and...
