Obituaries
Herbert Pfuhl, Jr.
Aug 18, 2011
Pfuhl, Herbert, Jr., 83, Johnstown,. Died August 18, 2011, Memorial Medical Center. Born April 25, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Herbert L. and Anna F. (Schweitzer) Pfuhl. Also preceded in death by brother Paul Pfuhl. Survived by wife of 64 years, Phyllis I. (Meyer) and these children: Barbara, wife of James J. Regula, Johnstown,; Debra, wife of J....
Charles E. Foster
Aug 18, 2011
Foster, Charles E. "Pap" or "Hoss", 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown. Died August 18, 2011 at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown. Son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by step-mother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife Kathy (LaPorta) and "Angel" along with these children: John, Cresson; Michael, married to the...
Doris E. Robbins
Aug 15, 2011
Robbins, Doris E. 82, Indiana, Pa., formerly of Geistown. Passed away on August 15, 2011 at Moorehead House, Indiana, PA. Born March 4, 1929 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Joseph W. and Marian (Eckenrode) Plummer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert; Richard; and J. Donald Plummer,; and sister, Mary Joan Primel....
Pauline Kochevar
Aug 8, 2011
Kochevar, Pauline (Cuturilo), 90, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Franklin Borough, passed away on August 8, 2011 at Keswick Multi Care Center, Baltimore, MD. She was born on August 31, 1920 in Franklin Borough. Daughter of Marko and Anna (Karaffa) Cuturilo. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Kochevar; sister, Elizabeth Ake;...
Ernest H. "Ernie" Gustkey
Aug 8, 2011
Gustkey, Ernest H., “Ernieâ€, 66, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on August 8, 2011, at his residence. Born on April 9, 1945 in Johnstown. Son of Charles A. and Melvina R. (Flook) Gustkey. He is preceded in death by his parents; Infant son, Ernest H. Jr. and a brother, Franklin T. Gustkey. Survived by loving wife of 42 years,...
William G. "Bill" Jaber
Aug 7, 2011
Jaber, William G., “Billâ€, 65, of East Conemaugh, passed away on August 7, 2011, at his residence. He was born on April 20, 1946 in Johnstown. Son of William and Lena (Deluca) Jaber. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Michael Mindala. Survived by loving wife of 16 years, Catherine A. (Mindala) Jaber, East...
Shirley C. Peterson
Aug 7, 2011
Peterson, Shirley C., 82, of Richland. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 7, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 6, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Ethel (Lord) Driscoll. Also preceded in death by husband, Edwin G. Peterson; son Timothy G. Peterson; infant daughter, Darla Marie Peterson, brother, David Driscoll, and sister,...
Betty F. Friedman
Aug 1, 2011
Friedman, Betty F. 89, of Geistown. Died August 1, 2011, at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born April 19, 1922, in Elton. Daughter of the late John H. and Lillian N. (Crouse) Fye. Also preceded in death by husband William J.; sisters, Evelyn Kaley, Laura Harbaugh; brothers, Wellington “Kidâ€, Harold “Dutchâ€; 2 infant siblings and son-in-law, John “Jackâ€...
Doris R. Taylor
Jul 30, 2011
Taylor, Doris R., 84, of Jackson Township, formerly of Mineral Point, passed away on July 30, 2011, at her residence. She was born on October 25, 1926 in Baltimore, MD. Daughter of Robert Lacy C. and Fannie Marie (Clark) McMullen. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Taylor; son, John Daniel; siblings,...
Leta Blanche Easterbrook
Jul 23, 2011
Easterbrook, Leta Blanche, 93, Pettikoffer House, Windber, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 24, 1918 in Confluence, Somerset County. Daughter of Robert Forest and Eva Tannehill. Preceded in death by husband Calvin Easterbrook, sisters Mildred Wilson and Mary Woods, and brothers Clark, Glenn and Walter Earl Tannehill. Survived by daughter, Tanna Csikos, son-in-law Dr....
Bryon K. McDermott
Jul 23, 2011
McDermott, Bryon K., 46, of Richland. Died July 23, 2011, at Memorial medical Center. Born Jan. 13, 1965, in Johnstown. Son of Robert P. and Linda J. (Buck) McDermott. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Florida; wife, Darla( Kawchak), Johnstown; children: Brent, Johnstown; Robert, Richland. Brother of Thomas R., Florida; and Lisa (McDermott), wife of Chad Bennett, Florida....
Catherine M Wyrwas
Jul 22, 2011
Wyrwas, Catherine M., 82, of Vinco. Died July 22, 2011. Born July 7, 1929 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Poborsky) Stanislawczyk. Also preceded in death by husband, Stanley; and Brother John Stanislawczyk ; and sister-in-law Marge.Survived by children; Karen M., wife of Byron Miller, Johnstown; Susan, wife of Frederick Kline, Loretto; Stanley S. Jr., married to the former...
Donald E. Just
Jul 21, 2011
Just, Donald E., 88, of Richland. Died July 21, 2011, at home. Born April 2, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late Fred W. Sr. and Florence A. (Momberger) Just. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Louise Stackhouse and brothers, George, Fred and Robert. Survived by wife the former Marie Lookingbill and son Alvin, married to Linda (Leech), Johnstown. Also...
Harry S. Hale
Jul 19, 2011
Hale, Harry S., 68, of Geistown. Died July 19, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 9, 1942, in Altoona. Son of the late Nelson and Elsie (Berkheimer) Hale. Also, preceded in death by two infant brothers and sister, Virginia Gardner. Survived by wife of 50 years, Timmie L. (Greene) and these children. Carmel, wife of Kevin Wieserman, Johnstown; and...
Rebecca P. "Becky" Havener
Jul 18, 2011
Havener, Rebecca P. “Beckyâ€, 91, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on August 18, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1919 in Park Hill. Daughter of Clarence W. and Caroline R. (Thornton) Cooper. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles C., Carl E. and William H. Havener. She is survived by her loving sons, Ralph...
Duane G. "Clausy" Miller
Jul 17, 2011
Miller, Duane G., “Clausyâ€, 68, of Adams Township, passed away on July 17, 2011at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1942 in Salix, PA. Son of the late Joseph J. and Lola V. (Hoffman) Miller. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brother, John and sisters, Arlene and Diane. Survived by his wife of...
Mevin "Jim" L. Crissey
Jul 8, 2011
Crissey, Melvin L. “Jimâ€, 71, of Richland. Died July 8, 2011, at the Palliative Care Unit at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 22, 1939, in Johnstown. Son of the late Melvin L. and Cecile R. (Nemeth) Crissey. Survived by wife, the former Barbara A. (Kovach). Children; James M., married to the former Marlene Kennedy, South Riding, VA; Michael L., married...
Martin "Marty" A. Decker
Jul 6, 2011
Decker, Martin A., “ Marty†58, of Geistown, passed away on July 6, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born November 28, 1952 in Johnstown, son of W. Earl and Mary E. (Byers) Decker and preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Julia A. (Dial) Decker. He is survived by his loving children, Shannon Decker, MA and...
Lois E. Robinson
Jul 6, 2011
Robinson, Lois E., 85, of Arbutus Manor. Passed away on July 6, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 7, 1926 in Johnstown. Daughter of Daniel Robert and Nora Pearl (Bracken) Davis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, William S. and a brother, David Robert Davis. She is survived by...
