Obituaries
Helen Woolf
Sep 2, 2019
Woolf, Helen, 92, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2019. Born February 3, 1927 in Franklin Boro. Daughter of George and Helen (Masich) Yanko. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward L. Woolf; siblings, Ann Boryk, Mary Michnya, Frank, George, Steve, John, Pete, and Mike. Survived by loving children, Richard E. Woolf, with whom...
Doris Bentz
Sep 1, 2019
BENTZ---Doris, 92, Johnstown, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Benson, and was also preceded in death by parents-in-law, Luther and Roda Bentz; and brother-in-law, Gale Bentz. She was the devoted wife of J. Clark Bentz for 69 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her...
Samuel M. Coco
Aug 31, 2019
Coco – Samuel M., 95, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2019 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born on November 24, 1923 in Johnstown, son of Michael and Carmella (Maganello) Coco. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Bocci) Coco; daughter, Joanne Geibig; granddaughter, Michelle Kasuba; great grandson, Mathew Christie; siblings, Carmel, Mary...
Dorothy W. Hershberger
Aug 31, 2019
Hershberger – Dorothy W., 90, Richland, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2019 at her residence. Born on March 27, 1929 in Elton, daughter of Ortha L. and Rose B. (Lehman) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 52 years, Glenn O. Hershberger; granddaughter, Heather Hershberger; siblings, Dwight, Donald, Jack, and Denise L. Hayes. She...
Sharon R. Weaver
Aug 30, 2019
Weaver, Sharon R., 71, of Elton. Died Aug. 30, 2019, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 4, 1948, in Elton, Pa. Daughter of the late Dwight O. and Dorothy L. (Lee) Weaver. Also preceded in death by siblings; Donna L. Heming, Terry L. Weaver; and Brother in law, Ray Heming. Survived by son, Michael T. Weaver; grandchildren Logan and Marianna...
Virginia M. "Jimmie" Layman
Aug 24, 2019
Layman, Virginia M. “Jimmie,” 96, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2019 from Arbutus Park Manor, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 25, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Edward and Edna (Rose) Gossard. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil C. Layman; sister Rosetta Fyock and a son-in-law, Dean Schell....
Hilda S. Guyan
Aug 23, 2019
Guyan, Hilda S., 99, of Richland Township, passed away on August 23, 2019 at Cambria Care Center. Born on January 6, 1920 in Johnstown. Daughter of David and Sophia (Beyers) Lintner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Guyan who passed away in 1993; siblings, Frank, Agnes Sedlemeyer, Joseph, Adolph, Robert, Florence Roman,...
Marilyn J. Pavic
Aug 14, 2019
PAVIC---Marilyn Joyce, 72, Johnstown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 29, 1946, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert B. and Pernina C. (Ribblett) Reed. Preceded in death by grandson, Joshua Pavic. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard T. Pavic Sr.; children, Richard T. Pavic Jr., married to...
Felicitas L. Alban
Aug 11, 2019
ALBAN---Felicitas L., 85, Johnstown, PA, went with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on August 11, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. She was born on March 7, 1934, in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late, Maximino B. and Simona L. Alban. Preceded in death by sisters, Pacita T. and husband, Pastor L. Panay, Remedios T....
Marlene J. Kiniry
Aug 6, 2019
Kiniry – Marlene J., 80, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019. Born on February 20, 1939 in Washington, PA. Daughter of Kenneth Calvin and Sylvia Iona (Dillie) Schmidt. Preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Rosanne McCabe; daughter, Patricia J. “Patty”; son, Alan L.; maternal grandmother, Hazel Kritzer; infant twin sister, Arlene, and a great...
Vera E. Hornick
Aug 4, 2019
Hornick – Vera E. “Big V”, 97 “going on 98”, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2019 at home. Born on March 5, 1922 in Wilmore, daughter of Edwin and Hazel (Conrad) Tully. Preceded in death by parents, husband Richard Hornick, and son, Joseph Hornick. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Ann Gallucci; sons,...
Mary Dolores Lowery
Jul 31, 2019
LOWERY – Mary Dolores, 81, of Westmont, passed away July 31st, 2019 at University Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC. Born Sept. 10, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John W. Lowery; sisters Catherine, Sylvia Kindya, and Valeria Kush; and brother, George “Sonny” Matson. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa A., wife of...
Dorothy H. Hughes
Jul 27, 2019
Hughes, Dorothy Hazel, age 86 of Johnstown PA and Pharr, TX, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2019. Born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Vandergrift, PA, daughter of Floyd Franklin McManus and Lela Grace Kelley McManus. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Bob McManus, Victor McManus and Jack McManus and her sisters, Jane...
Richard C. "Rich" Fisher
Jul 26, 2019
FISHER—Richard C. “Rich,” 73, Vinco and Fallentimber, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Josephine, father, Robert Earl, brothers, Robert E. Jr. (JoAnn Pender), James John (Joann Conrad) and sister, Patricia Louise (Steven Unger). Survived...
Bertha M Buchanan
Jul 25, 2019
Buchanan, Bertha M., “Betty”, 91, of Elton. Died July 25, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Oct. 7, 1927, in Masontown, Pa. Daughter of the late Gladys (McCluckie) Minter. Also preceded in death by husband, Louis W. Buchanan; son Rodney L. Buchanan; and sister, Jennie Mulvehill. Beloved mother of daughters, Carol (Richard) Miller and JoAnn (Alan) Michaels; granddaughter, Lisa (Patrick)...
Raymond J. Rilogio
Jul 19, 2019
Raymond J., 62, passed away July 19, 2019 in Johnstown, PA. Born on October 22, 1956 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by his father, Austin Rilogio. Survived by mother, Mary (Trio) Rilogio; brothers Carmen and Frank Rilogio; and children Justin and Alicia. Raymond was a 1974 graduate of Johnstown High School. He loved his family, playing pool and being...
Gary L. Trent
Jul 13, 2019
TRENT—Gary L., 63, Windber, died July 13, 2019, in Windber. Born April 24, 1956, in Johnstown, son of Jack L. and D. Romaine (Welker) Trent. Preceded in death by father and brothers, Robin and Craig. Survived by his mother, Richland; sons, Jason Trent, Pittsburgh; Aaron Trent, Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Jared Trent and Aaron Trent both of Pittsburgh; sister, Susan Malinovsky and...
Ruth E. Burkhart
Jul 9, 2019
Burkhart, Ruth E., 78, of Windber. Died July 9, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born Aug. 3, 1940, in Harrisburg, PA. Ruth was raised by the late Max and Elverda Knouse. Also preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Knouse; son, Michael Denney; and daughter, Diane Keiter-Smay. Survived by husband, James J. Burkhart; son, David Keiter, Carlisle, PA; and daughter, Maxine Cook,...
Barbara L. Ream
Jul 8, 2019
REAM—Barbara Louise (Owens), 78, Elton, went to be with Jesus on July 8, 2019, at Windber Woods. Born October 29, 1940, in St. Michael, PA, daughter of the late David I. and Evelyn G. (Fyfe) Owens. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 59 years, John D. Ream, Elton; son, John Ream (Karen), Richland; daughter, Jill Ream, St. Michael; granddaughter,...
Kathy A. Watts
Jul 7, 2019
Watts – Kathy A., 68, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2019 at her home. Born on April 15, 1951 in Chicago, IL., daughter of the late Wilbert and Elizabeth (Fedigan) Tennant. She is survived by her loving children, Jessica L. (Ben) Bock, Montenegro, and Joshua H. R. Watts, Johnstown; grandchildren, Oliver, Nora, and Liljana Kathy;...
