Obituaries
Ronald G. "Mert" Meredith
Oct 17, 2020
MEREDITH---Ronald G. “Mert,”, 83, East Taylor, passed away on October 17, 2020, in Johnstown. Born June 2, 1937, in Conemaugh, son of Charles and Viola (Horner) Meredith. Preceded in death by parents, Charles “Chuck,” Wilbur “Webb,” Jack and sister, Betty Grove. Survived by wife of 54 years, former Shirley Piker; children, Shawn and wife Corrie, New Castle; and Kristie Gunsallus...
Ronald J. Mlinarchik
Oct 16, 2020
Mlinarchik – Ronald J., 70, Benshoff Hill, passed away on October 16th, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. He was born June 27th, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of John and Anna (Kubara) Mlinarchik. Preceded in death by his parents and grandchildren Kari Ann, Emma Ann, and Nathan Hunter Croyle, mother-in-law Pat Pasternak; step father-in-law, Robert Pasternak; and father-in-law Nick Trio. Survived...
Pamela M. Wolf Crum
Oct 16, 2020
CRUM---Pamela Wolf Crum, 92, of Johnstown, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born in Northampton, England on February 2, 1928, to Albert and Lily Cooke. She met her American husband, Paul Wolf, in an English pub, the Duke’s Arms, which was owned by her parents. It was during the harrowing...
Robert J. Block
Oct 13, 2020
BLOCK----Robert J., 68, passed away in his Elton home on October 13, 2020. Born October 26, 1951, in Johnstown, son of the late William H. Sr. and Agnes A. (Brawley) of Walnut Grove. Survived by his wife NancyJo (Krupa), sister, Patricia, brothers, William Jr. and Walter; and numerous nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Bob was a graduate...
John L. Orris
Oct 6, 2020
Orris - John L., 77, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 19, 1943 in Johnstown. Son of the late George and Mary (Hamryszak) Orris. He is survived by loving wife Valerie with whom he recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Also survived by his loving son Greg,...
Lois M. Konchan
Oct 6, 2020
KONCHAN---Lois M., 88, Johnstown, passed away on October 6, 2020, in Johnstown. Born May 3, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul C. and Olive A. (Alwine) Adams. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward W. Konchan; son, Kim W. Konchan and sister, Betty Ullrich. Survived by sons, Charles Konchan and wife, Carol, Johnstown; Mark Konchan, Johnstown; and Kenneth Konchan and...
William J. McCombie
Oct 5, 2020
McCombie - William J., 65, Johnstown, passed on October 5, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 6, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of the late Walter L & Nancy (Stevens) McCombie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers-in-law, David Colbert, David Rohme, and Mark Peretin. Survived by his loving wife, Pam...
Linda A. Buterbaugh
Oct 4, 2020
Buterbaugh – Linda A., 67, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Born on October 9, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of George W. and Elva N. (Hartell) Wentz. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred L Buterbaugh Jr.; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, and Larry Dubovecky. She is survived by her...
Eva G. Reighard
Oct 3, 2020
Reighard, Eva G., 99, Arbutus Park Manor, formerly of Elton. Died Oct. 3, 2020, at Arbutus. Born September 8, 1921, in St. Clair Twp., Bedford County. Daughter of the late George and Margaret (Claycomb) Horner. Also preceded in death by husband, R. Glenn Reighard; Daughter Glenda J. (Meyers) Reighard; and granddaughter, Sherry L. Benito. Last surviving member of her immediate...
Vanessa M. Stephens
Sep 24, 2020
Stephens – Vanessa M., 30, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2020. Born on January 9, 1990 in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore Helsel, Johnstown and Erica S. (Christian) Winkleman, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Janie and William Stephens, and siblings, Coby and Savanah. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her...
Mary Percinsky
Sep 23, 2020
PERCINSKY---Mary, 96, Parkhill, passed on September 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 4, 1924, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Walter and Mary Ann (Pinkas) Kozel. Preceded in death parents; husband, George; brother, Walter; sisters, Helen, Nellie and Rose. Survived by sons, George (Ann) Percinsky, Johnstown; and Robert (Sharon) Percinsky, Greensburg. Sister of Elizabeth Rupe, South Carolina. Also survived by...
Arlene M. Fyock
Sep 22, 2020
Fyock – Arlene M., 76, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 15, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas and Marion (Waligora) Swaltek. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold P., and a brother, Thomas. She is survived by her loving sons, Jason P, married...
William T. Black
Sep 21, 2020
BLACK----William T. Lt. Col. (Ret.), 88, Johnstown, died September 21, 2020, at home. Born November 29, 1931, in Pittsburgh, son of the late DuWayne G. and Marie (Thompson) Black of Indiana, PA. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 53 years, Jean W., infant son; son, William S. Black; granddaughter, Jennifer; sister, Mary Jo Meara and special companion his...
Paul T. Hagerich
Sep 21, 2020
Hagerich, Paul T., 89, of Jackson Township, passed away on September 21, 2020, at his residence. Born on December 6, 1930 in Vinco. Son of Ralph and Ethel V. (Gillin) Hagerich. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, M. Faye (Shaffer); brothers, Bob, Glenn, and Rodney; sisters, Faye Hunt, Mary Lou Baker, and Helen Moore. Survived by loving...
Patricia L. Smith
Sep 19, 2020
SMITH--- Patricia Louise (Harmon), 89, Johnstown, Pa, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven, Johnstown, Pa. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 5, 1931 daughter of William E. and Rose M. (Kielczewski) Harmon. Preceded in death by natural father, William Harmon, husband A. Dale Smith, father, Patrick J. Joyce, mother, Rose M. Joyce,...
Alex S. "Herky" Goodman
Sep 16, 2020
GOODMAN---Alex S. “Herky,” 70, Johnstown, died September 16, 2020. Born Nov. 21, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Ralph “Red” and Alverda (Barringer) Goodman. Preceded in death by sister, Naomi Muscardelli and niece, Roxann Oaks. Survived by son, Christopher, married to Krista (Pisarski) and grandson, Bryce, who was his pride and joy. Brother of Eleanor Thomas, Portage; Iva Hays...
Michael J. Serokman
Sep 13, 2020
Serokman – Michael J., 51, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020 at UPMC Montifiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on September 3, 1969 in Johnstown, son of Thomas G. and Barbara J. (Waligora) Serokman, East Taylor Township. Beloved brother of Susan L. (Matt) Flowers, Verona, PA and Pamela A. (Doug) Sharbaugh, Sarver, PA. Loving uncle...
William C. Buzzard III
Sep 10, 2020
BUZZARD---William C. III, 79, Windber, passed away September 10, 2020, in Windber. Born March 22, 1941, in Johnstown, son of William C. Jr. and Ruth (Foltz) Buzzard. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene (Buzzard) Chandler; father-in-law, Walter Angus; brothers-in-law, Daniel Angus, John “Jack” Horten and David Empfield. Survived by wife of 58 years, Karen (Angus) Buzzard, whom he married...
Patricia M. Merritts
Sep 10, 2020
MERRITTS----Patricia Marie (Hillegas), 78, Johnstown, passed away to eternal rest on September 10, 2020, after a long illness. Born December 12, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Greene) Hillegas. Preceded in death by parents and loving husband of 52 years, James David Merritts. Survived by brother, James Hillegas and wife, Carole, Delaware; sister, Debra (Hillegas) Hansen...
Shirley A. Fetzer
Sep 9, 2020
FETZER--- Shirley A. (Mickle), 88, Johnstown, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor Retirement Community. Born May 21, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Anson and Laura (Bentz) Mickle. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Richard (Dick) Mickle. Survived by husband of 69 years, Merle; 7 Children, Merle (Victoria Frye), East Petersburg, PA, Susan (George Seese),...
