Obituaries
Philip R. Rose
Mar 21, 2019
Rose – Philip R., 80, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2019 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1938 in Portage, son of Andrew Foster and Sadie (Graham) Rose. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, William Rodney and Robert Foster, and brother-in-law, Harrold Bloom. He is survived by his loving wife of 59...
John B. Mosier
Mar 18, 2019
MOSIER, John Bernard, “Jack”, 85, passed away on March 18, 2019 in Johnstown, PA. Jack was born on October 3, 1933. He was a ladies’ man, athlete, mason, socialite, railroader and an accomplished handy man. Jack grew up in Anita, PA with his younger brother Dan, where they lent many an afternoon to helping out at the Mosier’s General Store....
Dr. Masood Boroumand
Mar 17, 2019
Boroumand – Dr. Masood, “Dr. B.”, 77, Richland, passed away on March 17, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA. Born on December 30, 1941 in Hamadan, Iran, son of the late Ali and Ahktar (Mustafi) Boroumand. He is survived by his loving sons, Amir (Beth), Pittsburgh and Kia (Aubrey Saccol), both of Richland; mother of Masood’s children, Partow Nader,...
Anna R. Govaker
Mar 15, 2019
Govaker – Anna R., “Ann”, 92, Windber, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 5, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis Sr. and Laura O. (Cale) Daley. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Govaker, and siblings, Betty Miller and Francis Daley Jr. She is survived by her...
Janice M. Beckley
Mar 15, 2019
BECKLEY---Janice M., 65, Windber, passed away March 15, 2019, in Windber. Born January 1, 1954, in Windber, daughter of Robert E. and Mary Anna (Dill) Oyler. Preceded in death by parents, husband, William H. Beckley and brother-in-law, Jack McAteer. Survived by children, Jennifer Anna, wife of David Zindash, John H. Beckley, and Charles W. Beckley II, all of Windber. Sister...
Mardell Mullen
Mar 14, 2019
MULLEN---Mardell, 94, Laurel View Village, formerly of Upper Yoder Township, died March 14, 2019, at Laurel View Village. Born October 8, 1924, in Windber, daughter of Harry and Viola (Shilling) Beckley. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gerald Mullen, brother, Bill Beckley; and sisters, Ida Mae Denny, Ora Beckley and Eunice Smith. Survived by daughters, Cindy Mullen, Johnstown; and Kris...
Pauline A. "Polly" Weinzierl
Mar 13, 2019
WEINZIERL---Pauline A. “Polly,” 91, Richland, passed away March 13, 2019. Born January 10, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Louis and Pauline (Majher) Horvath. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Arthur M. Weinzierl, and son, A. James Weinzierl. Survived by daughter, Linda S., wife of Attorney Dennis J. Stofko, Summerhill; granddaughter, Lisa A. DiGiamberdini, Lancaster, PA; and grandson, Dr. Douglas L....
Rev. Robert D. Zimmerman
Mar 13, 2019
ZIMMERMAN---Rev. Robert D. “Bob,” 90, Geistown, formerly of East Taylor, passed away on March 13, 2019, at Harmony House. Born October 11, 1928, in Harrisburg, son of Blair R. and Ann H. (Napotnik) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Genevieve M. (Lehman) Zimmerman, and 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Linda K. Weaver and husband Daniel,...
Sophie T. Cuturilo
Mar 9, 2019
Cuturilo - Sophie T., 100, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of Steve and Anna (Mccydem) Gasior. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Adam Cuturilo Sr.; son, Adam Jr.; granddaughter, Shontelle Ostinowsky; siblings, Theodore “Teddy”, Bessie Gvozdich, Joe “PeeWee”, Bill, Mary...
Violet E. Merberger-Lehman
Mar 9, 2019
LEHMAN-MERBERGER---Violet E. (Berkebile), 98, Arbutus Park Manor, entered her eternal home on March 9, 2019, at the Manor. Born March 10, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Leventry) Berkebile. Preceded in death by first husband, Kenneth E. Merberger in 1988 and second husband, Galen Lehman in 2007; sisters, Virginia Berkebile, Henrietta Gilbert and Lois Hewitt; and...
Mary Louise Valle
Mar 6, 2019
Valle - Mary Louise “Nunny”, 76, Laurel Wood Care Center, entered into eternal peace surrounded by her family, on March 6, 2019. Born March 21, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of Andrew and Irene (Costlow) Rifilato. Preceded in death by her parents and her loving devoted husband of 54 years, Louis I. Valle. She is survived by her children, Louis A....
William E. Foust
Mar 5, 2019
Foust, William E., “Billy”, 27, Johnstown. Died Mar. 5, 2019, unexpectedly in his home. Billy was a 2010 Graduate of Bishop McCort High School and a 2014 Graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was a lifelong resident of Johnstown and was employed by the city as the Highway Garage Manager. He was preceded in death by his maternal...
Velma Faye Reddinger
Mar 3, 2019
REDDINGER—Velma Faye, 90, New Holland, PA, formerly of Vinco, PA went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2019. Born April 21, 1928, in Vinco, daughter of Edward and Bertha (Covalt) Mackall. Preceded in death by parents, her loving husband of 70 years, William M. Reddinger, brother, Glenn Mackall; and sister, Winona Hildebrand. She is survived by her loving...
Elma J. Koon
Mar 3, 2019
Koon – Elma J., 96, Moxham, formerly of Benshoff Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2019. Born on June 6, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore W. and Ivy I. (Metzger) Hunt. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, James T. Koon; infant daughter, Marsha M. Koon; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Koon;...
Albert Frank Ziants
Feb 27, 2019
ZIANTS---Frank, to those who knew him, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at age 78. Born February 14, 1941. Frank was a lifelong resident of Johnstown, a 1959 graduate of Ferndale-Dale Joint High School and a member of the Army National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents Albert Richard Ziants and Mary Jane Beltz Bevec; and sister, Barbara (Ziants)...
Genevieve M. Holtz
Feb 23, 2019
Holtz, Genevieve M., 93, of Richland, formerly of Hastings. Died February, 23, 2019, at Westmont Woods. Born September 7, 1925, in Patton, PA. Daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Simon) Trexler. Also preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Damian “Doc” Holtz; siblings, Anna Marie McCorkell and Thomas Trexler. Survived by children, Diana (Gary) Endler, Denise (John) Milo,...
Jeannine L. Raspotnik
Feb 21, 2019
Raspotnik – Jeannine L, “Jean”, 87, of Franklin Borough, passed away on February 21, 2019 at Laurelwoood Care Center. Born on November 1, 1931 in Jeannette, PA, daughter of James and Ruth (Yahnert), McNulty. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph M. Jr. “Toots”; daughter, Susan L. Reese and siblings, Jim, Bob, twin sister, JoAnn Mills, Roland, Bill, and...
Victor Billick
Feb 19, 2019
Billick, Victor, 91, of Geistown. Died Feb. 19, 2019. Born Jan. 16, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Victor J. and Ruth (Vanetta) Billick. Also preceded in death by great grandson, Tallin. Survived by wife of 64 years, Geraldine R. (Vivis); sons, Gary (Jody); and Dennis (Mary) Billick; grandchildren, John Billick and Nicole Billick; step grandchildren, Corinne, Nathan, Erica...
Helen Salata
Feb 17, 2019
Salata - Helen, 92, Palmyra, PA, formerly of Parkhill, passed tenderly into the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2019 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra, Pa. She was born November 26, 1926 in Parkhill. She is the daughter of Mary (Zuzak) and Joseph Ziemba. She is predeceased by her parents, husband James and daughter Helen Marie; siblings...
Jessie Y. Berkebile
Feb 16, 2019
Berkebile – Jessie Y., 93, Richland, formerly of Wheeling, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at Seimon’s Lakeview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Born on March 27, 1925 in South Fork, daughter of Hiram S. and Merle E. (Burnheimer) Yoder. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Glenn, Carl, and Paul; sisters, Evelyn Yoder,...
