Obituaries
Fred E. Warshel
Oct 8, 2021
WARSHEL - Fred E. “Pappy” 84, Scalp Level (formerly of Richland), died October 8, 2021 at home. Born February 1, 1937, in Windber, son of Fred and Trella (Weaver) Warshel. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James and George, sister Mildred and brother-in-law, Jim Moschgat, brother-in-law, Walter Stiles and stepfather, Herman Shaffer. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife...
Thomas C. Updyke
Oct 6, 2021
UPDYKE---Thomas C., 74, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2021, at home. Born August 21, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth F. (Shirt) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 24 years, Kathleen (Baranik) Updyke; and granddaughter, Tessa L. Updyke, sister, Emily Updyke and brother, Daniel Updyke. Survived by children,...
Charlotte S. Sanborn-Gerber
Oct 2, 2021
Sanborn-Gerber-- Charlotte S., 97, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 7, 1924 in Windber, PA, daughter of George B. and Laura D. (Lehman) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Carl H. Sanborn; 2nd husband, Ralph L....
Anthony R. "Tony" Palm
Sep 29, 2021
As I prepare to leave this life, I can not help but express my gratitude for the good fortune and bounty with which God has blessed me. First, I am grateful to God, His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Roman Catholic Church. Upon these I have devoted my life and entrusted my faith. So, this...
Mary Jane Pasternak
Sep 25, 2021
Pasternak, Mary Jane, 91, Richland, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born May 1, 1930 in Windber, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Wargo) Hrabosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Paul Pasternak who passed away on Dec. 8, 2013; brother, Michael Hrabosky; brothers-in-law, John, William and Andrew Pasternak; sister-in-law, Helen Pasternak, and nephew, Douglas...
George Mislanovich Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
MISLANOVICH—George Jr., 66, Stonycreek Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2021. Born on March 7, 1955, in Johnstown, PA, son of the late George and LaVerne (Semack) Mislanovich. George was a 1973 graduate of Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech and a 1977 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. He was a retired cost accountant. He is survived by his...
Richard T. "Dick" Pavic
Sep 23, 2021
PAVIC---Richard T. (Dick), 81, East Taylor, passed away on September 23, 2021. Born on June 23, 1940 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Helen (Skufca) Pavic. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn J. (Reed); brother Ronald Pavic and grandson Joshua Pavic; survived by sons Richard T. Pavic Jr., married to Shari (Maniccia), Nicktown; Mark...
Edward C. Gartrell
Sep 23, 2021
Gartrell, Edward C., 85, of Ebensburg, formerly of Johnstown. Died Sept. 23, 2021, at home. Born Dec. 19, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Anna (Centrich) Gartrell. Also preceded in death by siblings; Paul, Elizabeth Galayda, Madalyn Siplivy, and James Gartrell. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Delores (Kokler); siblings Diana Rzeszut, George (Shirley), Victor (Katherine),...
Christine M. Zajdel
Sep 18, 2021
Zajdel – Christine M., 64, East Taylor Township, passed away on September 18, 2021. Born November 23, 1956 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Russell M. and Barbara L. (Kalina) Peruso. Survived by her children, Jonathan C. Zajdel and Nikita M. Dite and their father John S. Zajdel; siblings, Michael L. (Brenda) Peruso, Russell J. (Jill) Peruso, David A. (Pat) Peruso,...
John G. Michura
Sep 14, 2021
MICHURA---John G., 73, East Taylor, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021, at home. Born March 28, 1948, in Johnstown, son of John W. and Pauline A. (Urbas) Michura. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Sharon E. Jones and step-grandson, Jacob Whiteford. Survived by wife, Emma “Dolly” (O’Brien), to whom he was married for 13 years; daughters,...
James F. Preuss Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Preuss – James F. Sr., “Gym”, 93, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Born on April 24, 1928 in Johnstown, son of John and Mildred Preuss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Theresa A. (Biss) Preuss; loving son, Michael, and brother, John B. Preuss. He is survived by his lovingchildren, Mary Ann Hinterliter,...
Anna Biss
Sep 12, 2021
Biss, Anna, 99, of Richland, formerly of Woodvale Heights. Died Sept 12, 2021, at home. Born Feb. 13, 1922, in West Virginia. Daughter of the late Homer and Violet (Smith) Djoice. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Biss; daughter Carol Stanovich; grandsons, Alan Biss and George Stanovich; siblings, Ebrew, William, Violet and Homer Jr. Survived by daughter, Jean (Bob Nedroski)...
Dorothy L. McClain
Sep 10, 2021
McClain – Dorothy L., 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Sept 10, 2021 at her residence. Born on November 5, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Benford) Freeman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert K. McClain, and sister, Margaret Freeman. She is survived by her loving daughter, D. Lynette Shearer, Johnstown; step son,...
Donald Wayne Gregory
Sep 8, 2021
GREGORY----Donald Wayne, 87, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on 9/8/2021 at home in Virginia Beach, VA. Born on 5/8/1934 in Johnstown PA, Son of Francis A. Gregory and Della Ruth (Noble) Gregory. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill, Bob and Warren Gregory. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...
Brian Ross Blackburn
Sep 8, 2021
BLACKBURN– Brian Ross, 69, Richland, passed peacefully surrounded by family, September 8, 2021, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Feb. 23, 1952 in Johnstown, son of H. Ross and Janet (Baumgardner) Blackburn. Preceded in death by parents; mother-in-law, Concetta “Katie” Morbit; and sister-in-law Nancy Morbit. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Delores...
Brian S. Prindle
Sep 6, 2021
PRINDLE---Brian Scott, 46, Windber, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1975, in Johnstown, son of Thomas Sr. and Mary (Raneri) Prindle. Preceded in death by grandparents, grandmother who he was close to, Helen Raneri, who died April 11, 2020, mother-in-law, Kitty Botteicher, uncle, Salvatore Raneri, aunt, Helen Meals and best...
Robert B. Helsel
Sep 3, 2021
Helsel, Robert B. “Bob”, 86, of Johnstown, went to Heaven on September 3, 2021, at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born November 7, 1934, in Johnstown, the son of Aubrey “Bob” Helsel and Bertha (Wolford), Stepson of Clarence “Kipe” Keiper. Preceded in death by parents, loving wife of 53 years, Beverly (Holsopple) and infant daughter, Beth. Survived by daughter Bryn and...
Naomi Joyce and Floyd G. Mundorf
Aug 30, 2021
Naomi Joyce, 79, and Floyd G., 83, both of Daytona Beach Fl., formerly of Elton, PA. Naomi died Aug. 30, 2021 and Floyd died Sept 11, 2021, both at their daughters in Daytona Beach, FL. Preceded in death by Naomi’s father, Forest E. Gearhart and Floyd’s parents, Walter and Bertha (Trout) Mundorf; and son Floyd Jr. Survived by Joyce’s mother, Ida...
Betty A. Corson
Aug 28, 2021
CORSON—Betty A., 81, Johnstown, died August 28, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 18, 1939, in Johnstown daughter of William and Betty (Stambaugh) Rummell. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joanne Fogle; daughter, Barbara (Corson) Phillips; son, Theodore Corson, grandson, Charles A. Corson and brother-in-law, Bill Corson. Survived by husband of 62 years, George L. Corson Sr., children, George...
Betty J. Krabal
Aug 26, 2021
KRABAL---Betty J., 98, Richland Township, passed away on August 26, 2021. Born November 1, 1922, in Johnstown daughter of Joseph and Rose Janosko. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 67 years, John Krabal; brother and sisters, Joseph Janosko, Mary Jacko and Helen Martin. Survived by daughters, Nancy K. Cook (Jamie Powers), Hollidaysburg and Kathy (John) Akers, Richland Township;...
