Obituaries
Ruth A. Felix
Feb 15, 2019
Felix, Ruth A. (Beckley), 100, formerly of Richland Township, passed away peacefully Friday, February 15 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville, one day before her 101 Birthday. Ruth had lengthy career teaching her beloved elementary students in Dale Borough and Richland Township School Districts prior to her retirement. She loved her flowers, quilting, as well as her vacations when she could...
Reginald J. Yeager
Feb 14, 2019
Yeager, Reginald J., “Sparky”, 82, of Geistown Borough. Died peacefully on Feb 14, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Son of the late John B. and Helen (Malia) Yeager. Also preceded in death by daughter Sharon Yeager Lohr. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan M. (Sedlock) Yeager: Sons Michael P. (Dawn), and Edward J. (Zina) Yeager. Grandchildren: Jacqueline (John) Holbay,...
Gary J. Wyrwas
Feb 14, 2019
WYRWAS—Gary, 67, peacefully rose into the arms of our Lord February 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications of Parkinson’s. Gary grew up in East Conemaugh, a son of Edmund (Slick) and Sara Jane Wyrwas. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Cecelia, and her husband, Dr. Harold Ringler, mother and father-in-law Anthony and Josephine Ragno, brother-in-law...
Carlin A. Beri
Feb 11, 2019
Beri – Carlin A., 27, Windber, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2019. Born on March 25, 1991 in Windber, son of Roxanne L. (Shank) Beri, Windber. Preceded in death by paternal great grandparents, James Clifford and Louella McGee; grandparents, Alek and Mary Beri, and uncle, Brian Clark. In addition to his mother and her significant other,...
Carla Jean Moose
Feb 8, 2019
MOOSE---Carla Jean, 54, Richland Township, flew away from this world and into the arms of the Lord on February 8, 2019, with her husband and children by her side. Born February 28, 1964, in Lynn, Massachusetts, daughter of Paul J. Zinner Sr. and Lois G. Peluchette. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Kathy Zinner; nephew, Paul James “P.J.” Zinner III;...
Elizabeth A. Washington
Feb 7, 2019
Washington, Elizabeth A., “Bettie”, 80, of Richland. Died Feb. 7, 2019, at Allegheny Regional Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 12, 1938, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Delroy and Mildred (Buchanan) Slick. Also preceded in death by husband Joseph F. Washington; and grandson, Shane Douglas Schmidt. Survived by children; Robin (Fiancé Brian P. Jamieson), Patricia J, wife of Carl A. Wonders,...
Sara R. Santa
Feb 7, 2019
Santa – Sara R., 95, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2019 at the Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born on December 19, 1923 in Echo, PA, daughter of Charles A. and Anna E. (Miller) Goss. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Blain L. George; 2nd husband, Francis “Bull” W. Santa; daughter, Judy Mardis;...
Virginia L. Devlin
Feb 3, 2019
DEVLIN---Virginia L. 86, Indiana, PA, formerly of Johnstown, passed away February 3, 2019, in Indiana. Born April 7, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Harry E. and Helen (Delozier) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 54 years, Jack D. Devlin, who passed away April 14, 2009; brother, Fred E. Miller. Survived by children, Michele Gerwick, Indiana, with whom she...
Helene Pollino
Feb 3, 2019
Pollino – Helene, 99, of Johnstown, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2019. She was born on November 22, 1919, the daughter of James and Mary Venetico. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cozy A. Pollino, sisters Rose Venetico and Mary Ann Stephens, son-in-law, Rick Hogan, and grandson, Anthony Pollino. Helene is survived by her son...
Mary Theresa Timcik
Feb 2, 2019
Timcik - Mary Theresa, 88, Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 6, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Ellen (Abele) Walters. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph A.; daughter, Kathleen A. Timcik; sisters: Ellen Hillegas, Johanna Meier, Patricia Krentz, Margaret Mary Giltinan, Kathleen Mesaros...
Carla J. Ayres
Feb 2, 2019
Ayres – Carla J., 51, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2019. Born on September 29, 1967 in Johnstown. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Daniel J. Ayres, Johnstown; children, Ian, Johnstown, Janet (Robert) McClammy, Latrobe, and Shannon, Johnstown. Carla was a 1985 graduate of Johnstown High School. She was employed at...
John F. Smoter
Feb 1, 2019
Smoter – John F., “Smokie”, “Pappy”, 88, East Taylor, passed away on February 1, 2019. Born on August 5, 1930 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of John J. and Agnes (Hajduk) Smoter. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ida Ruth (Williams) Smoter; sisters, Stella Hajek and Gladys Cartwright; brothers, Frank, Sigmond, and Steven, and a great grandson, Joshua. He is...
Veronica Berkey
Feb 1, 2019
Berkey – Veronica, “Vee”, 73, Richland, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019. Born on November 16, 1945 in South Fork, daughter of the late John P. and Ann (Colton) Bulvin. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Larry W. Berkey; children, Randy L. married to the former Tracey Good, Amherst, VA and Renee...
Karen Lynn Wyrwas
Feb 1, 2019
Wyrwas – Karen Lynn, 67, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019. Born on February 14, 1951 in Johnstown, loving daughter of Raymond and Winifred (Beard) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Forrest “Stump”; nephew, Bryan Kamzik; brother-in-law, Roy Allen Yeager, and in-laws, Hal and Cecilia (Wyrwas) Ringler. She is survived by her loving...
Clarence H. Showalter
Jan 31, 2019
“Bugs”, 83, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 31, 2019, at Conemaugh Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born June 10, 1935, in Coal Run, Somerset County, PA. Son of the late Clarence A. and Thelma (Dutton) Showalter. Also preceded in death by first wife of 37 years, Dorothy A. (Nemcek); second...
Richard F. Pollino
Jan 28, 2019
Pollino – Richard F., 67, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born on May 12, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Patsy C. and Rose M. (Pancello) Pollino. He is survived by his loving sons, Kevin D., married to the former Lori J. Rudnik, Seward, PA, Richard W., married to...
Steven E. Hoover
Jan 28, 2019
HOOVER--Steven E., 67, Johnstown, died January 28, 2018, in Johnstown. Born February 15, 1951, in Lansing Twp., Michigan, son of Donald T. Hoover and Hazel I. (Swope) Hoover. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife, former Regina Rajewski, children, Janine McHale, Paul Fiore and Michael Hoover, and grandson J. Steve was a UPS driver for many years on Staten...
Lisa Y. Robson
Jan 23, 2019
Robson- Lisa Y., 54, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2019. Born on November 6, 1964 in Windber, daughter of the late Joseph M. Stopko and Nancy C. (Walter) Stopko, Johnstown. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Michael J. Robson; children, Krista N. and husband Jordan M. Amigh, Kelsey R. Robson, and...
Diane M. Vitko
Jan 16, 2019
Vitko, Diane M., 64, of Richland, died January 16, 2019, surrounded by loved ones in hospice care in Pittsburgh, PA. Born March 4, 1954, in Johnstown. Loving daughter of Joseph Shopp and Mary Louise (Locher) Shopp. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Thomas E. Vitko, Sr., step-son, Thomas E. Vitko II, and brothers, Charles and Michael. Survived by sons, Justin...
Edward P. Hordubay
Jan 15, 2019
Hordubay – Edward P., 82, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2019. Born on March 30, 1936 in Windber, son of Joseph and Irene (Hudaky) Hordubay. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Jim, and sister-in-law, Kay Palya Petro. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Jane (Palya) Hordubay; children,...
