Obituaries
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Madison Kathleen Stetson
Dec 7, 2010
Stetson, Madison Kathleen, 13, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, was called to be a heavenly angel on December 7, 2010. She was born on August 25, 1997 in Yuma, AZ. Beautiful daughter of Anthony S. and Rebecca (Sloan) Castiglione. She is preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents Eugene and Kathleen Sloan and David and Rita Mae Hurley and a cousin...
Theodore "Ted" Bozich
Dec 7, 2010
Bozich, Theodore, “Tedâ€, 82, of Geistown, passed away on December 7, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Conemaugh. He was the son of the late Joseph and Stella (Bozic) Bozich. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. He is the last surviving member of his...
Leonard L Birtle
Dec 3, 2010
Birtle, Leonard L., 81, of Richland Township. Died December 3, 2010, at Windber Hospice. Born August 15, 1929, in Adams Township. Son of the late Leonard M. and Velma R. (McMillan) Birtle. Survived by wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Wingard) and these children; Arlene, wife of Earl Shawley, of Berlin, Pa; Crystal Birtle, Berlin; Lisa Harteis and companion, Allen...
