Obituaries
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...
Ronald L. Mintmier
Apr 25, 2011
Mintmier, Ronald L., 64, Richland, died April 25, 2011 at Conemaugh Medical Center, from complications due to chemical exposure in his past military service. Born December 23, 1946, in Johnstown. Son of the late Earl and Margaret (Smith) Mintmier. Preceded in death by parents; Sister Marilyn; niece Melissa; brother-in-law Robert Berndt, and sister-in- law Anna Berndt. Survived by wife of 39 and a half years,...
Dominic A. DeMario
Apr 17, 2011
DeMario, Dominic A., 86, of Richland. Died April 17, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born July 12, 1924, in Osceola Mills, Pa. Son of Francesco and Carmella (Lemmo) DeMario. Preceded in death by parents, Sister Mary Celmo and brother, Charles A. DeMario, and a sister in infancy, Vincenza. Dominic was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by...
Genevieve M. Zimmerman
Apr 17, 2011
Zimmerman, Genevieve M., “Janeâ€, 79, of Johnstown, passed away on April 17, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on April 21, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of Emory J. and Ada F. (Grine) Lehman. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James E. Lehman. Survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Rev. Robert D. Zimmerman, Johnstown;...
Alex Legeza
Apr 16, 2011
Legeza, Alex, 76, Richland Township, formerly of Conemaugh. Died April 16, 2011, at home. Born July 27, 1934, in Conemaugh. Son of the late John and Mary (Gyugavanecs) Legeza. Preceded in death by brother George and step-mother Helen Zemyan. Survived by sister Mary Bizjak, Boston, Mass.; and nieces and nephews. Army Veteran of Korea and Vietnam. Private funeral arrangements in...
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)...
