Obituaries
Sherrie L. Gleason
Apr 15, 2019
Gleason – Sherrie L., 56, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2019. Born on February 16, 1963 in Johnstown, daughter of the late James R. and Gloria A. (Kovach) Gleason, Mineral Point. Preceded in death by her father; and infant brother, David. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving son,...
George M. Peschock
Apr 15, 2019
PESCHOCK—George M., 88, Parkhill, passed away April 15, 2019, in Johnstown. Born July 19, 1930, son of George and Marie (Kinsky) Peschock. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Robert. Survived by wife of 48 years, Helen M. (Shamko), whom he married, June 5, 1971; daughter, Tina Madison Peschock, Toms River, NJ; grand dog, Wyatt; brother, John Peschock, and wife,...
Charles W. Leventry
Apr 14, 2019
Leventry, Charles W., “Chuck”, 91, of Elton. Died April 14, 2019, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born June 20, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Wilbur and Irene (Saylor) Leventry. Also preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Allison; and sister Louise Sheehan. Survived by wife of 68 years, Joan M. (Lewis); Children, Timothy C. (Ruth) Leventry, Mark W. (Kim)...
David A. Gorba
Apr 11, 2019
GORBA---David A., 31, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2019 at home. Born May 16, 1987, in Johnstown, son of Robert A. and Susan A. ( Lesko) Gorba. Preceded in death grandparents, uncle, Stephen Lesko and aunt, Martha Franey. Survived by parents, Richland; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. David was very proud to graduate from the...
Stephen T. Sracic, Sr.
Apr 9, 2019
Sracic, Stephen T. Sr., 94, of Johnstown, Pa, passed away on April 9, 2019, in Greentown, Pa. Stephen was born on May 22, 1924, in St. Michael, son of the late Kazimir and Mary (Mihacevich) Sracic. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen (Fabac); brothers, John, Matthew and Zvonimere; and sisters, Rose Lazorisak and Mary Perich. He...
Stephen T. Sracic Sr.
Apr 9, 2019
Sracic, Stephen T. Sr., 94, of Johnstown, Pa, passed away on April 9, 2019, in Greentown, Pa. Stephen was born on May 22, 1924, in St. Michael, son of the late Kazimir and Mary (Mihacevich) Sracic. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen (Fabac); brothers, John, Matthew and Zvonimere; and sisters, Rose Lazorisak and Mary Perich. He...
James W. Stanley Sr.
Apr 8, 2019
Stanley – James W. “Jim”, Sr., 84, Summerhill, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2019. Born on December 12, 1934 in Altoona, son of Miles M. and Mary A. (Kiel) Stanley. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Melverta, M., “Bert” (Mathieson) Stanley; sons-in-law, Mark R. Reynolds and Michael J. Kauffman. He is survived by...
Michael R. Saylor
Apr 6, 2019
Saylor, Michael R., 27, of Davidsville. Died unexpectedly of a heart ailment on April 6th, 2019. Born March 8th 1992 in Johnstown. Son of Gary D. (Janet) Saylor, and Jacqueline M. (Marks) Saylor. Preceded in death by grandmother Donna R. (Hetrick) Marks. Survived by parents; siblings, Christina M. (Benjamin) Saylor and Franklin E. Saylor; grandparents, Franklin D. Saylor, Leona P....
Elaine D. Purbaugh
Apr 4, 2019
Purbaugh, Elaine D, 91, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Mar. 24, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Lewis and Rose (Moschgat) Freeman.; also preceded in death by husband, Frank W. “Perry”; son, Dennis R, great grandson, Cody Minick; and sister Virginia Campanella. Survived by son, Dr....
Linda K. Dick
Apr 4, 2019
Dick – Linda K., 71, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2019. Born on March 20, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Milo and Mary (Super) Bottegal. She is survived by her loving children, Garrett P. (Melissa) Dick, Ellicott City, MD and Kendra L. Dick, Columbia, MD; granddaughter, Harper M. Dick and many friends. Linda...
William G. McKelvey
Mar 31, 2019
McKelvey – William G., 81, of Salix, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2019 at his home in Salix. Born March 8, 1938, in Pittsburgh. Son of Robert and Margaret (Copes) McKelvey. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Atty: Jeanne W. McKelvey and son, William G. McKelvey, Jr. He is survived by his loving children, Colt...
Audrey F. Wolfhope
Mar 31, 2019
Wolfhope – Audrey F., 90, Salix, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on September 28, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Lewis and Nora (Marsh) Bloom. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford R. “Dick”; siblings, Glessan Gillman, Harold, Fern Galloway, and Margaret Yanzetich. She is survived by her loving daughters,...
Clair M. Stiles
Mar 31, 2019
STILES—Clair M., 89, Richland, was lifted up into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 17, 1929, in Cramer, son of Virgil E. and Margaret M. (Kelly) Stiles. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Dolores M. (Rose); children, Debbie Wise and husband, Timothy, Greensburg; Brian Stiles and...
Catherine D. Lehman
Mar 30, 2019
LEHMAN -- Catherine Darlene “Dee," 84, formerly of Johnstown, Pa., passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Country Meadows in Mechanicsburg. She was born in Johnstown February 25, 1935, daughter of Leonard and Catherine Emeigh, who preceded her in death in 2001 and 2008, respectively. October 18, 1958, she married Donald Lee...
Donald H. Hoffman
Mar 30, 2019
Hoffman – Donald Herman, “Don”, 86, Salix. Died March 30, 2019, at Laurel View Village. Born Feb. 5, 1933, in Salix, to parents Herman and Agnes (Krise) Hoffman. Don was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the Geistown-Richland Lions Club. He was a talented brick layer who pursued his dreams in construction by leaving his hometown and relocating...
Larry B. Shuman
Mar 28, 2019
SHUMAN---Larry B., 72, East Conemaugh, died March 28, 2019, at UPMC Altoona. Born December 4, 1946, in East Conemaugh, son of John “Jack” Bernard and June Irene (Hall) Shuman. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of nearly 25 years, the former Susanna Daniels; children, Scott Shuman, and wife, Rachel, NY; Michael Shuman and wife, Missy, Johnstown; Nicole Hayes...
Robert J. Roth
Mar 26, 2019
Roth – Robert J., 82, Richland, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on August 21, 1936 in Pittsburgh, son of John and Margaret (Ward) Roth. Preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Ruth, and a brother, John. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gail C. (Corl)...
Elizabeth E. Connor
Mar 25, 2019
Connor, Elizabeth E. “Betty”, 96, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord Mar. 25, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 9, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Ethel (Parsons) Knuppenburg. Also preceded in death by husband, Joseph I. “Jack” Connor; and son John P. “Jack” Connor; aunt and uncle, Sam and Cecelia Parsons; and William...
Dr. Harry H. Pote, Jr.
Mar 25, 2019
Pote, Dr. Harry H., Jr.,76, of Johnstown. He died March 25, 2019, at home. Born September 17, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. Son of the late Harry Harvey and Gertrude Emma (Lawton) Pote. Survived by wife of 49 years, Marjorie L (Lipcosky); children Timothy (Beth), Michael (Tiffany), and Kristin (Anthony Fetter); Grandchildren Jazmyne Kuhn, Emma, Jasper, Nicholas, and Harrison Pote. Brother of...
Evelyn M. McVicker-May
Mar 22, 2019
McVicker-May---Evelyn Mae, 81, Windber Woods, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. Born September, 29, 1937 in Windber, daughter of George and Florence (Wentz) Boyer. Preceded in death by parents; second husband, Samuel McVicker; sister, Dorothy (Boyer) Roche; great grandson, Liam Hart; great grandson, Jackson Walters. She survived by her sisters Daisy (Boyer) (Childers) Graham of Florida...
