Obituaries
Marlin G. Meek, II
Jun 6, 2019
Meek, Marlin G. II, “Beanie”, 66, died in FL, June 6, with his wife Barbara at his side. Born November 14, 1952, in Windber, PA; son of Marlin G. and Mary (Helman) Meek. Preceded in death by his father; great-nephew Trevor; mother- and father -in-laws, Marianne and Rudy Mayercsik; and beloved dog, Scotty. Survived by wife of 40 years,...
Margaret J. Bubenko
Jun 5, 2019
Bubenko, Margaret J. “Peg”, 91 of Elton, was surrounded by her loving family at Windber Woods when she left this world to be with her Lord on June 5. Peg was born April 4, 1928 in Windber to James and Isabelle Sharpe. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James P. Bubenko and her beloved son,...
Helen Shima
Jun 2, 2019
Helen Shima
March 3, 1924 - June 2, 2019
Helen (née Hancher) Merchant Shima, born a coal miner’s daughter to George Hancher and Kaska (Katherine) Kuca at the family farm on Bunker Hill in Central City, PA on March 3, 1924, passed away on June 2, 2019 in Johnstown, PA; she was 95.
One of 13 siblings, she...
Barbara L. Peruso
Jun 2, 2019
Peruso – Barbara L., 84, East Taylor Township, ended her earthly journey to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully and gracefully while surrounded by her family on June 2, 2019. Born May 3, 1935 in New York City. Daughter of the late Alfred Sr. and Catherine (Choma) Kalina. Also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Russell...
S. Jeannine Betz
Jun 2, 2019
Betz - S. Jeannine, 89, of Eleva, WI, formerly of Richland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Beehive Homes, Eau Claire, WI. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late Clair and Hazel (Mock) Doll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Patricia Mae Carrier
May 28, 2019
CARRIER—Patricia Mae (Buynack), 86, Vinco, passed away May 28, 2019. Born August 30, 1932, in Echo, daughter of Stephen and Mary (Kowalsky) Buynack. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Paul and Preston and sister, Pauline. Survived by daughter, Pamela Bigam and husband, Fred, Vinco; grandchildren, Bobbi; Jim (Lori), and Kayla Bigam; great-grandchildren, Madysen, Carter and Brennan. Sister of Patrick (Isabel)...
Anna Louise Saccol
May 24, 2019
Saccol – Anna L., “Annâ€, 88, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019. Born on April 24, 1931 in South Fork, daughter of the late Evelyn (Lewis) Urban. She is survived by her loving children; Ronald E. (Merrilee), Franklin, PA, Valerie D. (Larry) Hess, Mohrsville, PA, Donald R. (Roxann), Salix, and Danna L. (Rick) Alverson, Flowery...
Ira M. "Jay" Hildebrand Jr.
May 21, 2019
HILDEBRAND—Ira M. Jr. “Jay,” 53, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center after prolonged illnesses. Born November 30, 1965, in Johnstown, son of Ira M. Sr. and Ruby P. “Patty” (Grove) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by Father. Survived by mother, Mineral Point, aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. Jay was a...
Tammy L. McAfee-Mancini (Brown)
May 17, 2019
McAfee-Mancini, (Brown), Tammy Lynn, 57, Windber, went to be with the Lord May 17, 2019. Born June 29, 1961, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of Carl C. Brown and Darlene (Knisley) Brown - Owens. Preceded in death by mother, dad Robert Owens, brother Martin (Buddy) Brown, infant daughter, Marlena Maria McAfee, brother- in law Theodore Swanson and first husband Kurt...
Robert J. Gaydosh
May 15, 2019
Gaydosh – Robert J. “Flashback Bob”, 72, Richland, went to the happy hunting grounds to be with the Lord on May 15, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on September 21, 1946 in Johnstown, son of the late John R. Gaydosh and Ann K (Korywchak) Gaydosh, Johnstown. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his Godfather,...
William C. Corson, Sr.
May 14, 2019
Corson – William C. Sr., 77, East Taylor, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on May 27, 1941 in Smokeless, PA, son of Crawford and Katherine (Pierce) Corson. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Winkelman, Laura Yoder, Betty Jones, and Dorothy Ramirez. He is survived by his loving wife...
Marjorie Lynch
May 14, 2019
Lynch - Marjorie, 93, formerly of New Florence, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019 at Rosewood Personal Care Home, Richland. Born on March 16, 1926 in New Florence, PA, daughter of James and Myrtle M. (Robinson) Lynch. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Matilda Jean Simpson and brothers, John S. and Alexander M. Lynch. She...
Marguerite R. Brosig
May 12, 2019
Brosig – Marguerite R., 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on June 29, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles F. and Mary V. (Lupek) Saintz. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 2nd mother, Elizabeth (Lupek) Saintz. She is survived by her loving husband...
Mary Janet Griffith
May 11, 2019
Griffith – Mary Janet, 76, of Richland Township, passed away on May 11, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Canton, GA. Born on December 6, 1942 in Johnstown, daughter of Calvin Arnold and Angeline Mary (Brown) Foust. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer R.; brother, Melvin Foust. Survived by her loving children, Robert Griffith, Cathy (James) Colby,...
Joan M. Leventry
May 11, 2019
LEVENTRY---Joan M., 90, Elton, died May 11, 2019, at home. Born March 23, 1929, in Windber, daughter of the late Edward and Johanna (Galvin) Lewis. Preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Leventry, daughter, Debbie Allison and brothers, James, Theodore and Edward Lewis. Survived by children, Timothy C. (Ruth) Leventry, Mark W. (Kim) Leventry and Daniel J. (Marsha) Leventry,...
Shirley L. Paul
May 8, 2019
Paul, Shirley, L., 85, of Richland Township. Died May 8, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born May 4, 1934, in Norristown, PA. Daughter of the late David H. and Evelyn M. (Dean) Warren. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Raymond E. Paul. Survived by children, Dianne L. wife of Rodney W. Kniss, Carol L. wife of John F. Macey...
Jean E. Thomas
May 7, 2019
THOMAS—Jean E., 95, left Heaven’s waiting room at Laurel View Village and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2019. Born September 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Edith (Berkebile) Schmidt. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harry Schmidt; and sister, Dorothy Heller; step-grandson, Kenneth Dixon and granddaughter-in-law, Connie Fazekas (wife of Aaron Thomas)....
Edward J. Kalinyak
Apr 26, 2019
Kalinyak – Edward J., 80, Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2019 at his residence. Born on February 18, 1939 in East Conemaugh, son of Michael and Mary (Yewcic) Kalinyak. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas, Michael, and Richard, and sister-in-law, Donna Lee O’Dowd. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years,...
Dorothy E. Lehman
Apr 25, 2019
LEHMAN—Dorothy E., 95, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2019. Born August 21, 1923, in Sidman, daughter of Charles and Nellie (Crum) Walls. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 43 years, Warren D. Lehman; brother, Charles Walls, sisters, Vivian Thomas and Betty Messick. Survived by children, Brian W. and wife, Sharon (Gregorchik), Belmont; Kevin D....
Noah S. Lowman
Apr 23, 2019
Lowman, Noah S., 19, Robinson Twp., Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown. Unexpectedly was called to heaven on April 23, the only fathomable reason his parents can surmise is God needed a driver. Noah is survived by his proud parents, Scott and Tami Lowman, his only sister Madison Quinn along with her boyfriend, Gavin Miller, that he loved like a brother. He...
