Obituaries
Olga "Ollie" Seman
Jul 4, 2011
Seman, Olga “Ollieâ€, 85, of Richland Township passed away on July 4, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 11, 1925 in Joliet, IL. Daughter of John and Mary Britz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Francis “Frank†Seman Sr., who she would have celebrated her 64th anniversary with on July 2nd, and a sister, Bernice Babik....
Harold Horner
Jun 30, 2011
Horner, Harold, 85, of Richland. Died on June 30, 2011 at his residence. Born Feb. 8, 1926, in Windber. Son of the late Ernest and Sadie (Stutzman) Horner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister Alice Cotterman and two infant brothers. Survived by wife, the former Hulda M. Bloom and these children; Cheri Duman,...
William T. ("Bill") Reffner, Jr.
Jun 18, 2011
Reffner, William T. Jr., “Billâ€, 74, of Vinco, passed away on June 18, 2011 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He was born on January 31, 1937 in Johnstown. Son of William T. Sr. and Helen M. (Mathieson) Reffner. Preceded in death by parents; mother-in-law, Eleanor R. Bombach. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, LaVerne R....
Maxine M. Blough
Jun 13, 2011
Blough, Maxine M., “Memawâ€, 82, of Richland Township went to be with her Lord on June 13, 2011 at Windber Hospice. She was born on February 3, 1929 in Akron, OH. Daughter of Charles W. and Mary M. (Miller) Purbaugh. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Earl W. Blough and a daughter, Kathy...
Edmund G. "Bud" Rowland
Jun 11, 2011
ROWLAND – Edmund G., “Bud,†91, Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland, died June 11, 2011, at Laurel View. Born Dec. 24, 1919, in Johnstown, son of the late Edmund B. and Mary E. (Dudenhofer) Rowland. Preceded in death by first wife, Kathryn (Pyer); infant daughter; sister, Miriam Ferg; and stepdaughter, Diane Lamer. Survived by wife, Helene E. (Wallace-Rhoads), Laurel...
Robert D. Hayes
Jun 8, 2011
Hayes, Robert D. “Pappy Bobâ€, 79, Geistown. Died June 8, 2011, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born May 30, 1932, in Paint Twp. Son of the late Robert H. and Thelma M. (Wirick) Hayes. Also preceded in death by Mother and Father in law, Frank and Eileen (Cronin) Ruff; and sister in law, Beverly Ruff Dziki. Survived by Wife of...
James W. Baserman
Jun 8, 2011
Baserman, James W. “Jimâ€, 84, of Johnstown. Died June 8, 2011. Born Feb. 3, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry F. and Margaret (O’Farrell) Baserman. Survived by wife of 61 years, Lucille A. Cenney and sons; Mark J. and Paul W., Johnstown. Brother of Ruth Adams, Marjorie Metzler, Wayne Baserman and Marilyn Krieger. Also many nieces, nephews and...
John J. (Jack) Hoover
Jun 3, 2011
Hoover, John J. (Jack), 91, Richland Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 22, 1919 in Johnstown, son of the late, John L. and Hettie (Callihan) Hoover. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, of 68 years, Marian...
Cyril J. Stoup
Jun 2, 2011
Stoup, Cyril J., 90, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on June 2, 2011 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. He was born on August 5, 1920 in Johnstown. Son of John A, and Mary J. (Euen) Stoup. Cyril was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brother, James P., and sister-in-law, Beverly. He is survived by...
Margaret Deitke
May 27, 2011
Deitke, Margaret “Margeâ€, 84, Richland Township. Died May27, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born June 12, 1926, in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late George and Anna (Kendash) Serokman. Preceded in death by an infant son, Joseph; siblings, Michael; Mary “Babaâ€; Ann “Buncieâ€; Johnny; and Helen “Hushieâ€. Survived by husband of 57 years, Charles W. Deitke and son, Gary, married to...
Nancy L. Washington
May 25, 2011
Wahington, Nancy L., 68, Conemaugh, entered into eternal rest May 25, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 11, 1942, in Daisytown Borough, daughter of the late Edgar J. and Marie T. (Neisner) Washington. Also preceded in death by brother, Edward H.; and sister, Donna L. Galasso; also dear friend, Florence Korcel. Sister of Joseph F., married to the former...
Zora D. Locher
May 24, 2011
Locher, Zora D., 85, of East Conemaugh, died on May 24, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born June 5, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Lazo and Damjena (Buchan) Gjurich. Preceded in death by her parents, husband G. Thomas Locher Sr., daughter, Mary Ellen Locher Burd, sister, Dorothy Gvozdich, Helen Saula, Lubicia, Mila, and Marion; brothers, Milan, Peter, and Dusan;...
Helen R. Shawley
May 23, 2011
Shawley, Helen R., “Gertâ€, 91, Johnstown. Died May 23, 2011, at the Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 12, 1919, in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Daughter of the late Roy E. and Bertha M. (Enyerat) Shawley. Also preceded in death by brothers, Chester E. “Joe†(Della), Elmer W., and Maurice E. “Edâ€; and sister, Alma L. “Muzzâ€Burkhart. Sister in law of Donald Burkhart, and...
Darla J. Frye
May 19, 2011
Frye, Darla, J., 51, of East Taylor Township, passed away on May 19, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 10, 1960 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Ebro and Eleanor (Schmerer) Kleitches. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by infant brothers, LeRoy and Gary. She is survived by her loving husband of 31...
Annabelle M. Whitaker
May 17, 2011
Whitaker, Annabelle M., 88, Arbutus Park Retirement Community, Richland, formerly of Windber. Died May 17, 2011, at home. Born March 26, 1923, in Ogletown. Preceded in death by parents Lewis Baumgardner and Anna (Seese); Husband Mervin L. Whitaker; Sisters Vera Davis and Fern Buese, Brother Lewis “Bud†Baumgardner, Jr. Survived by Daughters; Deborah, wife of Tim Olson, Friedens, Pa. and...
Dr. George F. Kresak
May 12, 2011
KRESAK—Dr. George F., 77, passed away May 12, 2011 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1933, in Johnstown, son of the late George J. and Anna M. (Kmett) Kresak. Survived by loving wife Alberta “Bunny†(Pudliner) Kresak, children: Michelle, wife of Joseph Smith Jr. of Yorktown, VA, George and longtime partner Christina Kiaer, of Chicago, Mark married to the former...
George "Chris" Pristas, Jr.
May 7, 2011
Pristas Jr., George, “Chrisâ€, 92, of Nelson Loughner Plaza, Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on May 7, 2011 at his residence in the loving care of his son, Robert. He was born on March 23, 1919, in Johnstown. Son of George Sr. and Mary (Panulin) Pristas. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Julia (Sheftic) Pristas, who passed...
Alexander Charles Wilson
May 3, 2011
Wilson, Alexander Charles went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2011. Son of Donald J. “DJ†and Anna M. (Yingling) Wilson, Richalnd Township. In addition to his parents he is survived by, sisters, Charizma R. and Liberty D. Wilson both at home; maternal grandparents, Charles and Deborah Yingling, Davidsville; paternal grandparents, Donald and Linda Wilson, Richland Township; aunts,...
Gertrude Lehman
Apr 30, 2011
LEHMAN – Gertrude “Trudy†(Spangler), 86, Richland Township, died April 30, 2011, at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born Feb. 1, 1925, in Conemaugh Borough, daughter of the late Lester Spangler (1883-1959) and Elizabeth (Markey)(1884-1926). She graduated from Franklin Borough High School in 1943. Trudy is survived by children: Scott, married to the former YoungJoo Kim, Atlanta, GA; Reyne...
Deborah K. Havyer
Apr 28, 2011
Havyer, Deborah K., 59, of Ferndale. Died April 28, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 9, 1951, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Donald and Kay (Heitzenrater) Gillin. Survived by husband of 35 years, Ronald R. Havyer and these children; Jason, married to the former Janet (Boring); Erin Miller, Ferndale; and Jennifer, wife of Matthew Box, Windber. Also 7...
