Obituaries
Concetta G. Morbit
Apr 22, 2019
MORBIT – Concetta “Katie” Grace (Pierre), 99, Richland, passed away peacefully April 22, 2019, with her family’s love. Born on the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 1919, in Windber, to the late Domenick and Adeline (Crognale) Pierre. Also preceded in death by Husband, Paul C. who passed in 1962; and Sisters: Mary (Basil) Trovato, Sue (John) Rullo, Rose (John) Gates, Viola...
Jelorma K. DeMario
Apr 21, 2019
DeMario, Jelorma K., “Duke”, 96, of Richland. Died April 21, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Sunseri) Lopresti. Also preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Dominic A. DeMario; siblings August, Phillip, Jack, Joseph, Marian and Josephine Lopresti and Marie Brendel. Jelorma was the last surviving member...
Michael S. Santichen
Apr 21, 2019
SANTICHEN---Michael S., 45, Oakland, died unexpectedly on April 21, 2019, at home. Born November 30, 1973, son of Joseph L. and Diane (Callihan) Bowers. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mickey and Blanche Santichen and Calvin and Peg Callihan. Survived by father, Oakland; mother, Johnstown; wife, Candace Santichen and daughter, Ashley Santichen and step-daughter, Kaelynn Gregory. US Army veteran. Michael was...
Kimberly Ann Mitchell
Apr 21, 2019
MITCHELL-NEFF--Kimberly Ann (Ulanowski) 50, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born December 8, 1968, in the Panama Canal Zone, daughter of Stephen James and Judith Ann (Orth) Ulanowski. Preceded in death by mother and first husband, Patrick Neff and second husband, David Mitchell and partner, John Andrew Millard. Survived by...
Barbara L. Rager
Apr 19, 2019
Rager – Barbara L., 83, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019, in Johnstown. Born on June 5, 1935, in Armagh, PA, daughter of Boyd E. and Mabel L. (Fry) Stiles. Preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband, Thomas D. Shomo; 2nd husband, Clair E. Rager. She is survived by her loving children, William...
Joseph Maffe Jr.
Apr 17, 2019
Maffe – Joseph Jr., 91, of Windber, formerly of Derry, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019. Born on November 9, 1927 in Derry, son of Joseph and Rose (Castordale) Maffe. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Matilda (Lawrence) Maffe; siblings, Cecil (Ann), Felix (Mary), William, Mary (Bob) Brown, Kay (Ralph) Hoffman, Jean (Claire) Conner,...
Alexander M. Lynch
Apr 17, 2019
Lynch – Alexander M., 94, Richland, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 12, 1924 in New Florence, PA, son of James and Myrtle (Robinson) Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy C. (Aurandt) Lynch; siblings, Jean Simpson and John Lynch. He is...
Doris Jean Page
Apr 16, 2019
Page – Doris J. “Jean,” 87, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2019, in Johnstown. Born on November 26, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence and Zora Mae (Hess) Horner. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, William C. Page and several siblings. She is survived by her son, Kenneth W., married...
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,...
