Obituaries
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...
Donna Jean Markum
Apr 26, 2023
Markum - Donna Jean, 86, of Arbutus Park Retirement Community, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2023 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on August 28, 1936 in Geistown. Daughter of the late Earl M. Giffin, May 9, 1955 and Verona M. (Rhoads) Giffin, March 6, 1988. In addition to her parents she...
Mary Ann Donate
Apr 25, 2023
Donate, Mary Ann, 96, of Geistown. Died April 25, 2023 at home. Born June 28, 1926, in Portage. Daughter of Dominick and Carmella (Casale) Bellvia. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Victor J. Donate, brother, Tony Bellvia and sister, Viola Mutch. Survived by these children, Jacqueline Donate – Miller, married to Ernest Miller, Augustine V. married to the...
Janet L. Dravis
Apr 24, 2023
DRAVIS—Janet L., 73, Johnstown, passed away on April 24, 2023. Born August 25, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert I. and Anne (Steele) Heidorn. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Dravis and brother, Robert S. Heidorn. Survived by children, Justin (Wendy) Dravis, Sarver; Shawn Dravis, Johnstown; and Alison (B.J.) Alcantara, Johnstown; grandchildren, Matthew, Evan and Owen Dravis and...
George D. Gartrell
Apr 23, 2023
Gartrell – George D., 66, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, at Villa Crest. He was born on July 12, 1956, in Johnstown, the son of George R. and Shirley A. (Reed) Gartrell, both of Johnstown. George was preceded in death by his beloved sister and best friend, Sandra, as well as his maternal grandparents, Henry...
Alvin E. "Al" Just
Apr 20, 2023
JUST- Alvin E. “Al,” 72, of Johnstown died April 20, 2023, at Arbutus Manor. Born October 31, 1950, in Johnstown. Son of the late Donald E. and Marie B. (Lookingbill) Just. Also preceded in death by son Sean “AJ” E. Just. Survived by beloved daughters Ashley E. (John) Bennett, Dawn M. (Shawn) Preis and Ericka Just; grandchildren Jacob, Jonas,...
Warren E. Weaver
Apr 20, 2023
WEAVER- Warren E., “Bud”, 96, of Richland. Died April 20, 2023 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 13, 1927 in Windber. Son of the late Warren P. and Freda (Shumaker) Weaver. Also preceded in death by wife Jeanette; siblings Robert, Joan Jessell, Frances Garman.; and several nieces and a nephew. Survived by son Brian A. Weaver; and sister...
Rebecca Berkebile
Apr 19, 2023
BERKEBILE---Rebecca, 69, Salix, passed away from cancer on April 19, 2023. Born March 8, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of Raymond and Veronica “Vera” (Schellhammer) Partsch. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Terry Berkebile. Survived by daughters, Danielle L Berkebile and her fiancé, Bert Graffius, Mineral Point; and Malissa A. Price and husband, Todd, Westmont; grandchildren, Scott, Ben and...
Jennifer Dawn "Jenn" Vizzini
Apr 17, 2023
VIZZINI---Jennifer Dawn (Cummings) “Jenn,” 43, Conway, South Carolina, formerly of Johnstown, lost her long battle with cancer April 17th, 2023 at her home in Conway, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 16th, 1979, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, daughter of Jerry Cummings and Shari (Rayman) Cummings. Preceded in death by her Pap, Calvin Cummings; Gram, Diane Cummings, with...
