Obituaries
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...
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...
