Obituaries
Mary Patricia Bimeal
Jun 16, 2023
Bimeal - Mary Patricia, 93, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on March 18, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Sarah "Sadie" (Hough) Hoffman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur A.; brothers, James and Donald; sisters, Dorothy Lindenberg and Betty Hoffman, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Bimeal.
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David Joseph Romano
Jun 16, 2023
ROMANO-David Joseph, 72, Windber, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023 in Windber after battling cancer. Born September 18, 1950 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Amelia (DiBattista) Romano. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Eloise (Mock) Romano, children, Ryan (Mallory) Romano, Pittsburgh; Marley (Brett) Oswalt, Pittsburgh; Chelsea (Donovan) Pepley, Aldie, VA;...
Sheldon Thomas
Jun 16, 2023
THOMAS---Sheldon S., 103, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, stepped peacefully into eternity on June 16, 2023. Born July 21, 1919, in Johnstown, son of Jacob M. and Lucy L. (Fender) Thomas. Preceded in death by parents; wife of over 77 years, Jean (Schmidt) Thomas; four brothers and three sisters; granddaughter-in-law, Connie Fazekas. Survived by daughters, Eleanor Mae (James Krug); Nancy...
Constance L. "Connie" Holdsworth
Jun 11, 2023
HOLDSWORTH---Constance Lee “Connie,” 78, Ebensburg, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2023 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 30, 1944, in Johnstown, daughter of Demeter and Mary (Cibulas) Herman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, John Herman, John Herman, Stephen Herman, Joseph Herman, Thomas Herman, Anne Schaldach, Helen Craig and Peggy Cooper. Survived by husband, Leonard...
Stephanie M. Biss
Jun 2, 2023
Biss – Stephanie M., 65, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2023. Born on March 20, 1958 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Florence (Niepoky) Galayda. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Steve, and Larry Galayda; uncles, Stanley “Whitey”, and Joe Niepoky.
She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years,...
Charlotte J. (Eckenrode) Brandon
May 30, 2023
BRANDON---Charlotte J. (Eckenrode), 90, Geistown, passed away on May 30, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born July 23, 1932, in Johnstown daughter of Edwin D. and Clara J. (Chirdon) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 56 years, Alvin “Al” Brandon, who passed away in 2004; son, David Brandon, who passed away in 2005; sisters, Mary...
Geraldine J. Ruckser
May 30, 2023
Ruckser – Geraldine J., 84, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on February 15, 1939 in Dunlo, daughter of James W. and Olive Mae (Weaver) Mock. Preceded in death by her parents, and an infant brother, Raymond.
She is survived by her loving husband of 66...
Merle A. Fetzer
May 27, 2023
FETZER---Merle A., 91, Johnstown passed away on May 27, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor Retirement Community. Born June 25, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Merle A. Fetzer Sr. and Florence (Cohick) Fetzer. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 69 years, Shirley A. (Mickle) Fetzer; brothers and sister, Shirley Lee, Richard Fetzer, Gary Fetzer and Lanny Fetzer. Survived by...
Richard J. "Lefty" Lefchick
May 26, 2023
LEFCHICK---Richard J. “Lefty,” 82, Richland, went to join his wife and daughter in Heaven on May 26, 2023. Born September 15, 1940, in Johnstown, son of John and Anna (Gelles) Lefchick. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 59 years, Margaret C. (Dill) who passed away on May 20, 2023 and daughter Laura A. Lefchick. Survived by daughter,...
Frank E. Chase Jr.
May 24, 2023
Chase – Frank E. Jr., 76, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023. Born on January 3, 1947 in Johnstown, son of the late Frank E. Sr. and Nora M. (Retallack) Chase.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Wendy K. (Davis) Chase, Richland; sons, Garth D., Johnstown, and Grady...
Agnes T. Hall
May 24, 2023
Hall - Agnes T., 96, Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord and husband, Claude P. Hall, on May 24, 2023. Born on October 7, 1926 in Park Hill, PA, daughter of Anthony and Anna (Kindra) Gomulka. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Claude P. Hall; sisters, Josephine Cotchen, Marie Podgorney, Bernice Geiger, and...
Linda Marie Zalnerowitz
May 23, 2023
Zalnerowitz – Linda Marie, 74, Tucson, AZ, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023 at her residence. Born on September 17, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Louis and Mary (Kindja) Wietecha. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary Ann Wietecha; loving 2nd parents, John and Ann (Kubara) Mlinarchik, and brother, Ronald J. Mlinarchik....
Margaret C. Lefchick
May 20, 2023
Lefchick – Margaret C. “Peg”, 78, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2023. Born on November 18, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen M. and Margaret (Telenko) Dill. Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Laura A. Lefchick, and sister, Sarah.
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard J....
William Edwin Wingard
May 19, 2023
Wingard – William Edwin, 100, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023. Born on January 26, 1923 in Johnstown, son of William and Trella M. (Lehman) Wingard. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Charlotte E. (Sipe) Wingard; 2nd wife, Eva (McFeaters) Wingard; daughter, Diane “Tootie” Allison; siblings, Melvyn D., Robert D., and Hazel...
Wilma W. Wolford-Murphy
May 19, 2023
Murphy (Wolford), Wilma, 101, Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023. Born on April 8, 1922 in Johnstown to G. H. and Marguerite Frampton Miller. Preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, M. Ruth (Shreeder) Miller and husbands, Dr. Donald R. Wolford and Thomas J. Murphy. Others who preceded her death are her infant brother,...
Ronald J. Fyock
May 17, 2023
FYOCK—Ronald J., 91, Richland, passed away on May 17, 2023 at Windber Hospice. Born March 24, 1932, in Johnstown, son of Clyde S. and Hattie (McDowell) Fyock. Preceded in death by parents; son, Randy Fyock and daughter-in-law, Pamela Fyock. Survived by wife of nearly 71 years, Ardeth L. (Gerber) Fyock; and children, Gary Fyock and wife, Barbara, Wisconsin; Timothy...
Patricia L. Oleksa
May 16, 2023
Oleksa – Patricia L., “Pattie”, 72, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 26, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Bessie A. (Gasior) Gvozdich. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sylvia Jean Thomas and her husband, Maurice Thomas and numerous aunts and uncles.
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Shirley Ann Hiborik
May 15, 2023
HIBORIK---Shirley Ann, 74, Johnstown. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Hiborik after a brave battle with cancer. Shirley was originally from Johnstown, PA, relocated to Tulsa, OK and most recently, Greensburg, PA. Shirley was a light to the world, often called an angel by her many friends. She was always cracking jokes and making...
Helen M. Slaventa
May 9, 2023
SLAVENTA---Helen M., 97, Parkhill, passed away on May 9, 2023 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born October 15, 1925, in Croyle Twp., Cambria County, daughter of Antony and Helen (Blasic) Pinkas. Preceded in death by parents; husband, of over 50 years, Francis Slaventa; infant son, Thomas; daughter, Louise; son, Robert and daughter-in-law, Frances (Smith) Slaventa. Survived by sons, Francis, Dexter,...
Ronald D. Hayes
May 6, 2023
Hayes – Ronald D., 83, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2023 at Windber Hospice. Born on July 31, 1939 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles W. Hayes and Mary Louise (Wachs) Hayes. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Charles E. Hayes.
He is survived by...
