Obituaries
Ethel Irene Balamuta
Aug 13, 2021
Balamuta – Ethel Irene, 93, of Bon Air, went peacefully to be with God on August 13, 2021. Born October 1, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Anton and Helen (Hockycko) Korber. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Balamuta Sr., “Moochie”; infant daughter, Pamela Jean; siblings, Karl, Victor, Ronald, John, Larry and Jimmy, Helen Plis, Betty Holland, Evelyn Smay,...
Dawn Marie Yeager
Aug 11, 2021
YEAGER---Dawn Marie, 55, Johnstown, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2021, from a broken heart over the recent loss of her mother. Born May 21, 1966, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles R. Sr. and Janet (Decker) Sidor. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Frank Andrew Sidor and Father-in-law, Reginald J. Yeager. Survived by husband of 8 years, Michael...
Jennie V. Haney-Moore
Aug 11, 2021
Haney-Moore, Jennie V. (McGunigale), 93, of Richland. Jennie went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior with her family at her side on August 11, 2021. Born May 25, 1928 in Johnstown, Pa. Daughter of Earl T. and Leafey S. (Hohman) McGunigale Sr. Predeceased by parents, first husband Charles P. Haney Sr., second husband Donald L. Moore, Sr; son...
Charles E. Moore
Aug 10, 2021
MOORE---Charles E., 71, East Taylor Township, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 9, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Elmer and Frances C. (Hadari) Moore. Preceded in death by father, sister, Carol Clark and brother, Edward Moore. Survived by mother, Frances C. Moore, East Taylor Township; wife, MaryAnn (Hancharik) Moore; children, Beverly Ravida (Tom), Ligonier;...
Pauline A. "Pinky" Leipchack
Aug 3, 2021
LEIPCHACK---Pauline A. “Pinky,” 63, Richland, passed away graciously at home while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1957, in Windber, daughter of Zvonimere P. and Martha A. (Hutsky) Sracic. Preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Cindy Marsh. Survived by husband of nearly 36 years, Jeffrey A., whom she married Oct. 26, 1985; children, Adam P., Richland and...
Patricia Anne Conklin
Aug 1, 2021
Conklin - Patricia Anne (Boyer), 87, Davidsville, died Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born on April 12, 1934 in Johnstown PA. Preceded in death by parents, Florence (Christensen) and Harry Walter Boyer; sister, Marion Boyer Renfrew; and husband of 62 years, Walter Ross Conklin. Survived by children: Janis Coltin (William Coltin), John Conklin (Maria Esposito) and Gary Conklin (Janet Hanson); and...
Mary Caroline Dubovecky
Jul 30, 2021
Dubovecky - Mary Caroline, 98, of East Taylor Township went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Bedford County, PA, the daughter of the late Farrell F. Gochnour and Daisie P. (McCreary) Gochnour. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Nick Dubovecky, and infant granddaughter, Krista Nicole Dubovecky.
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Miriam A. Oleksa
Jul 26, 2021
OLEKSA—Miriam A. 89, Conemaugh, went to be with her beloved husband on July 26, 2021. Born February 25, 1932, in Brownstown, daughter of Thomas L. and Anna (Scheer) Gallagher. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Oleksa; brothers and sisters, Joseph, Bernadette, Rita, Patricia, Richard and Thomas. Survived by children, Paula M., wife of Larry Birk, East Taylor Twp.,...
Janet L. Statler
Jul 26, 2021
Statler, Janet L., 80, of Geistown. Janet went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully with Bob at her side holding her hand. Born Jan. 12, 1941, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Fred and Ruth (Parks) Orris. Also preceded in death by brothers James Orris and Paul Orris; sister Ida Mae “Dolly” Saylor and her dogs, Mandie and...
Donna J. Bean
Jul 22, 2021
Bean – Donna J., 53, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2021. Born on August 20, 1967 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Charles J. Mihelic and Donna J. (Heinrich) Ensman, Galitzin, PA. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Mihelic.
In addition to her mother, she is...
Stella Steiner
Jul 21, 2021
STEINER---Stella (Hejnar), 94, Johnstown, went to be with our Lord on July 21, 2021. Born February 23, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Sophia (Trzciak) Hejnar. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Laura Hejnar, brothers, Frank, Anthony “Chick,” and William Hejnar. She is survived by daughter, Patrice (Steiner) Berkey, granddaughter, Erika (Nate) Miller and grandson, William (Danielle) Berkey; great-grandchildren,...
Charles R. Bailey
Jul 18, 2021
BAILEY----Charles R., 83, Elton, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2021. Born June 28, 1938, in South Fork, son of William H. and Elizabeth F. (Penrod) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Olive M. (McCombie) Bailey; daughter, Cheryl L. Bailey; brothers and sisters, Sadie Mae Goughnour, Frank Bailey, Betty Myers, Willard Bailey; and brothers...
Ronald J. Guyan
Jul 13, 2021
GUYAN---Ronald J., 82, Conemaugh, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. Born November 27, 1938, in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Vera (Grove) Guyan. Preceded in death by, first wife, Sharon (Oshensky) Guyan, daughter-in-law, Kathy (Hartley) Guyan and second wife, Donna (Miller) Guyan. He is survived by his children Cynthia “Cindy” and husband John Rimoldi from Mississippi, Randy...
Walter A. Stiles, Jr.
Jul 12, 2021
Stiles, Walter A. Jr., 89, of Coral Springs Florida, formerly of Johnstown. Died July 12, 2021, at home in the presence of his family. Born Jan. 7, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of Walter A. Sr. and Mabel (Young) Stiles. Also preceded in death by grandson, Samuel Stiles, brother Jerry Stiles and daughter in law, Mary Lou (Hutchison) Stiles. Survived by...
Julia Sheila Mullaney
Jul 8, 2021
Mullaney - Julia Sheila, 91, Succasunna, NJ, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on July 8th 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Denis, daughter, Juliann, as well as parents, brothers and sister.
Survived by children William, Denis and his partner Wendy, Mary and her husband Steve, grandchildren Clare, Laura, and Ian, and sisters Katherine and Margaret. Originally from Macroom,...
George W. Kohan
Jul 7, 2021
Kohan – George W., 63, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2021. Born on January 30, 1958 in Dryden, ON., Canada, son of the late John and Luise (Fruehauf) Kohan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Walter Ream Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37...
William C. Carnell III
Jul 6, 2021
CARNELL—William C. III, 49, Richland, passed on July 6, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 27, 1972, in Johnstown son of William II and Patricia (Henry) Carnell. Preceded in death by father, William Carnell II, great friend, Sam Contakos and loving canine companion, Cuddles. Survived by mother, Patricia (Henry) Carnell, Westmont; children, William J. Carnell, Johnstown; Katelyn E. Hammack...
Dennis Wayne Doepfer
Jul 5, 2021
Doepfer- Dennis Wayne., 55, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2021. Born August 11, 1965 in Johnstown, son of Arthur C. and Martha (Frain) Doepfer. Preceded in death by parents; son, Benjamin S. Mother-in-law, Ethel Parkinson. He is survived by wife, Connie R. (Parkinson) and son Patrick Doepfer (Abi) of Johnstown. Brother, Charles (Mae), Johnstown, sister,...
Joseph D. Rokosh
Jul 4, 2021
Rokosh – Joseph D., 61, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2021. Born on July 5, 1959 in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Gale (Barkley) Rokosh. He is survived by his loving sons, Andrew Rokosh (Jessica Pelkey), Geistown, and James (Shannon) Losinger, Camphill PA; brother, Gary (Debbie) Rokosh, Windber; sisters, Cindy (Kevin) Batzel,...
Brian M. Gaydos Sr.
Jul 3, 2021
Gaydos Sr. – Brian M., 32, Sidman, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2021. Born on September 21, 1988 in Johnstown, son of Richard H. Jr. and Tina M. (Faust) Gaydos, Sidman. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, David Faust; paternal grandparents, Richard Sr. and Rosalind Gaydos, and aunt, Wanda Yachulick. In addition to his parents, he...
