Obituaries
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...
Patricia Kay Krupa
May 6, 2023
KRUPA – Patricia (Patti) K., 69, of Richland, passed away after a long-term illness on May 6, 2023 at her residence. Born on August 21, 1953 in Johnstown, PA she was the daughter of the late William H. and Helen V. (Schmidt) Partsch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Hauser and...
Glen D. Orris
May 4, 2023
ORRIS---Glen D., 93, Johnstown, passed away on May 4, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 10, 1930, in Johnstown, son of Fred and Ruth V. (Parks) Orris. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, James F. Orris, Ida Mae “Dolly” Saylor, Paul Orris, Fred “Bud” Orris, Janet Statler. Survived by wife of 68 years, Marilyn E. (Goebert),...
Samuel A. "Abe" Weaver
May 3, 2023
WEAVER---Samuel A. “Abe,” 81, Richland, died May 3, 2023. Born September 19, 1941, in Johnstown, son of Howard and Ruth (Luther) Weaver. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John “Jack,” Robert, William, Richard and Tom Weaver; grandson, Daniel Wright, brother-in-law, Tony Schreyer and beloved mother-in-law, Betty Sell. Survived by beloved wife of 24 years; Linda (Sell) Fyock-Weaver; loving father...
Scott E. Niessner
Apr 29, 2023
NIESSNER---Scott E., 63, Windber, it is with sadness we announce his unexpected passing on April 29, 2023 at home. Born November 19, 1959, in Johnstown, son of Edward L. and Patricia A. (Ingavo) Niessner. Preceded in death by father, Edward and fiancé, Marlene Teeter. Survived by mother, Pat, Richland; children, Scott E. Niessner Jr. (Jennifer), Windber; Troy Niessner (Ranelle),...
George A. Gdula
Apr 29, 2023
GDULA---George A., 68, Dunlo, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home. Born February 25, 1955, in Johnstown, son of George G. and Margaret M. (Musilek) Gdula. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Linda Palmer. Survived by brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Coyle (Patrick), Kearneysville, WV; Gregory Gdula, Johnstown; Loretta Holsopple (Paul), Nicktown; Gary Gdula...
Nancy Lee Cannin
Apr 27, 2023
CANNIN---Nancy Lee, 80, Salix, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2023. Born January 24, 1943 in Dunlo, daughter of James and Daisy (Yarnell) White. Preceded in death by her parents, aunt, Edna Yarnell, brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Virginia Marson beloved brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sam Traponotto and Rose Marie (Cannin) Trapanotto. Survived by her husband of...
