Obituaries
Madeline Esposito
May 1, 2020
ESPOSITO – Madeline, 85, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020 at Windber Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with diabetes. Born on May 3, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of James and Ollie (DeFalco) DeRubis. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dominick, Geno, Frank; and sisters, Yolanda Marra, Minnie Marra, Lena Sidone, Ann Amistadi,...
Beverly A. Orner
Apr 30, 2020
Orner – Beverly Ann, 80, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on May 8, 1939 in Altoona, PA. Daughter of the late Rollin C. and Dorothy (Miller) VanHorne. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen H. Orner; brother, Gene VanHorne...
Richard E. "Dick" Brady
Apr 27, 2020
BRADY---Richard E. “Dick”, 74, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2020. Born Dec. 29, 1945, in Johnstown, son of Rudolph and Wava Mae (Wolf) Brady. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Russell and Ronald and sister, Karen. Survived by wife of 51 years, Arlene (Bowers) Brady; daughter, Melissa Brady, Asheville, NC; sister, Patricia Glatz, Swansboro,...
Frances S. DiFlori
Apr 25, 2020
DiFlori - Frances S., 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Samuel and Isabelle. (Diguardi) Torina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Emory F. DiFlori; son, Mark, and sister, Sarah Hunt. Survived by her loving...
Zane E. Hagins
Apr 23, 2020
"Red" or "Pops" 78, of Westmont (former long-time resident of Ferndale). Died April 23rd, 2020, at home comforted and cared for by his loved ones. Born December 21st, 1941, in Johnstown. Son of the late Alex P. Hagins and Marian E. (Stern) Hagins. Zane was welcomed in the Lord's House by his parents, brother Grey L. Hagins, wife of...
Henry S. Block Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
BLOCK—Henry S. Jr., 81, Conemaugh, went to be with Lord on April 18, 2020. Born Nov. 19, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Henry S. Sr. and Elizabeth (Ankney) Block. Preceded in death by parents; son, Henry S. Block III, brothers, Charles and Miles and sister, Venetta Block. Survived by wife of 59 years, Veronica (Urban) Block, grandchildren, Henry S. IV;...
Bernadine T. Mley
Apr 17, 2020
MLEY---Bernadine T., 88, Johnstown, died April 17, 2020, in Johnstown. Born October 10, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Frank T. and Lucy (Fratrich) Kupina. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Mley; sister, Wilma Louise; Vinnie Skelly; brother, Francis Kupina and William Kupina. Survived by son, William Skelly and daughter-in-law, Elva and grandson, Josh; niece, Carol Hoon and husband, Wade; niece,...
Betty J. Walter
Apr 12, 2020
Walter, Betty J, 89, of Salix. Passed away on April 12, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born August 1, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernadine (Slate) Renowden. Also preceded in death by husband, Ray L. Walter; brothers, a sister, and friend Jane Horner. Betty was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by daughters...
Ronald Lee Garman Sr.
Apr 11, 2020
Garman, Sr – Ronald Lee, 79, of Bon Air passed away on April 11, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. He was born April 27, 1940 in Johnstown, son of the late Louis and Gertrude Garman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean (Stanton) Garman; son, Richard H.; granddaughter, Kayla Kamler and great-grandson, Carson...
Margaret R. "Margie" Marron
Apr 9, 2020
MARRON---Margaret R. "Margie,” Richland, passed away April 9, 2020 in Johnstown after a short illness. Born March 6, 1948 in Windber, predeceased by parents, Inez (Comerer) and Thomas M. Marron and step-mother, Florence Cowan Marron. Survived by sister, Mary Jane Bernier of Newton, MA, brother, Thomas W. Marron and Katherine (Liberator) Marron, Havre de Grace, MD, and devoted friend and companion, Joann Adams...
Marylyn G. Harrison
Apr 4, 2020
HARRISON---Marylyn G. (Alwine), 83, Johnstown, died April 4, 2020. Born April 25,1936 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by husband Vernon C. Harrison, parents Biran and Pauline (Fassett) Alwine, siblings Robert “Buddy” (Pearl) Alwine, Evelyn (Frank) Tesauro, and Doris (George) Balster. Survived by sons Mark (Linda) of Gibsonia, PA and David of Johnstown, granddaughter, Haley (fiance Joseph Tremmel) of Boston,...
Josephine E. May
Apr 3, 2020
May, Josephine E., ”Josie”, 92, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on May 4, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Tantlinger) Buzzard.. Also preceded in death by husband, Reed M. May; and son, Reed “Skipper” May Jr. and 12 siblings. Survived by son, Dennis W., married to the former Kathleen...
Charles "Mick" Yingling
Apr 2, 2020
Yingling - Charles M. “Mick”, 87, of East Taylor Twp. Died on April 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born July 25, 1932, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Leo Roy and Gertrude (Troy) Wainwright-Yingling. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Zach Houlik; siblings, Russell (Gen) Wainwright,...
James L. Lear
Mar 30, 2020
LEAR, James L., “Jimmy”, 74, of Richland Twp, died March 30, 2020, at Windber Regional Hospice. Born November 30, 1945, in Johnstown, PA. Son of the late Clarence L. and Gladys P. (Adams) Lear; also preceded in death by brother-in-law William D. Buell. Survived by wife of 45 years, Karen G. (Buell) Lear; and son Sean J. Lear; brother-in-law of...
Wilma J. Gindlesperger
Mar 29, 2020
Gindlesperger – Wilma J., 99, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on June 1, 1920 in Hollsopple, daughter of James and Fannie (Thomas) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William A. Krouse; 2nd husband, Lloyd V. Gindlesperger; great granddaughter, Kayleigh Tallyen; great grandson, Daniel Trevorrow; sisters,...
Nicholas G. Visovsky
Mar 19, 2020
Visovsky – Nicholas G., 92, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on March 7, 1928 in Franklin Borough, son of Nicholas and Mary (Yanoschik) Visovsky. Preceded in death by parents, and siblings, Ann Cancelliere, Mary Lennon, Mike Visovsky, Kay Vulpio, and Martha Turowski; brothers-in-law, Salvatore Cancelliere, James Lennon, John...
Betty L. Hoffman
Mar 19, 2020
Hoffman – Betty L., 86, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020. Born on November 12, 1933 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, daughter of Freeman W. and Mary (Gindlesperger) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harry W. Hoffman; brother, John Blough, and sister-in-law, Janet Blough. She is survived by her loving children, Larry W....
Pearl T. Whysong
Mar 18, 2020
Whysong – Pearl T., 85, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Steve and Mary (Kowalchik) Buynack. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Terry; siblings, Patricia Carrier, and Pauline, Preston, and Paul Buynack. She is survived by her loving son, Terry...
Leonard J. Grecek
Mar 16, 2020
Grecek, Leonard J., 73, of Johnstown. Died on March 16, 2020, at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born May 12, 1946 in Altoona, PA, son of the late Frank and Helen (Smarto) Grecek. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne M. (Franke); sons, Leonard S. (Rachel) and their daughter Isabella, Allegheny Township; and Jeffrey (Madeline) and their children, Trenton, Devon and...
Galen R. Head Sr.
Mar 14, 2020
Head– Galen R., Sr., 72, Stonycreek Township, passed on March 14, 2020 at his residence in Walnut Grove surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 16th, 1947 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, son of Minnie and Walter Head. Preceded in death by Mother: Minnie (Wright) Head, Father: Walter Head, Brother: Brian Head, Mother-in-Law, Helen Furmanchik and Son: Galen Head...
