Obituaries
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,...
Maryann L. Cover
Jan 13, 2019
Cover – Maryann L., 52, Windber, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2019 at her residence. Born on April 21, 1966 in Johnstown, daughter of Edward S. and Sylvia A. (Flaim) Lucas. Preceded in death by father. She is survived by her mother; husband, James S. III; daughters, Tessa (James A. Jr.) Pitera; and Carrie (Michael J.)...
Gerianne Grimme
Jan 11, 2019
GRIMME---Gerianne, 69, Hollsopple, formerly of Richland and Geistown, died January 11, 2019, in Johnstown. Born July 5, 1949, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Paul F. Jr. and Rita M. (Heinrich) Adams. Also preceded in death by husband, Glenn W. Brunberg. Survived by husband, Timothy Grimme; children, David W. (Rhiannon) Brunberg, Beaver Falls; and Kara A. (Bryan) Brunberg-Strayer, Oakland. Sister...
Ruthanna Belle
Jan 11, 2019
Belle, Ruthanna (Kinzey), 91, Dania, Florida, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2019 at Memorial Hospital Hollywood, Florida. Born December 19, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late J. Henry and Lavada Margaret (Allison) Kinzey. Also preceded in death by husband Frank Samuel Belle; and brothers Fred, Karl and Marlin. Survived by daughter Arlene married to Gary...
Robert P. Hildebrand
Jan 9, 2019
Hildebrand - Robert P., 97, of Vinco went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2019. He was born on January 8, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Harry J. and Edna C. (Good) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Winona R (Mackall) Hildebrand and a brothers, Clifford, Crawford and James Hildebrand. Survived by loving son; Edward H. and...
Robert Wingard
Jan 8, 2019
Wingard – Robert, 89, Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2019 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on September 24, 1929 in Davidsville, son of the late Robert and Mary (Blough) Wingard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers-in-law, George Lazur and Jack Gindlesperger. He is survived by his loving...
Jennie A. Mayer
Jan 3, 2019
Mayer – Jennie Almeda (Grove), 100, passed away at Windber Hospice, January 3, 2019.Born July 17, 1918 in Echo, Pennsylvania. Jennie was the last surviving member of the family of William,Sr. and Ada (Yoder) Grove. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William, Jr., Harry and Walter, sister, Elda Headrick, and husband, Rudolph F. Mayer. She is survived by children:...
Eugenia M. "Jeanie" Sabo
Dec 30, 2018
SABO---Eugenia Mae “Jeanie,” 64, formerly of Johnstown, my special daughter went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018. Born May 23, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of Eugene F. and Shirley M. (Kovach) Sabo. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Johnstown; brothers, Kevin (Jennifer) Sabo, Richland; Kenny (Julie) Sabo, Boswell; nieces and nephews, Melinda, Jacqueline and Alyssabeth,...
Ethel G. Parkinson
Dec 30, 2018
Parkinson – Ethel G., 87, Ferndale, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018. Born on May 19, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Clifford “Tip” and Elizabeth (Miller) Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas R. Parkinson Sr.; grandson, Benjamin Doepfer; sisters, Leona Bennett and Evelyn Thomas. She is survived by her loving children, Brenda (Daniel)...
Edward D. Pennington
Dec 30, 2018
Pennington, Edward D., 78, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 30, 2018, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born Oct. 6, 1940, in Hong Kong, China. Son of the late Rev. Charles M. and Dorothy (Wahlberg) Pennington. Also preceded in death by siblings: Charles “Chuck”, Carol E. Fry and Thomas M. Pennington. Survived by brothers Douglas F. and...
Joseph Natta
Dec 22, 2018
Natta – Joseph, 79, Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2018. Born on March 25, 1939 in Windber, son of Joseph T. and Mayme B. (Shaffer) Natta. Preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Mary; sister, Anna Fetzer, and brothers, Ralph and Nicola. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Hilda A....
Lois A. Birtle
Dec 19, 2018
Birtle – Lois A., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2018 at Windber Medical Center. Born on August 24, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Harold P. and Agnes E. (Giffin) Trent. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert F., “Bob” Birtle; brother, Robert Trent and sister, Druscilla (Trent) Jones. She is survived by her loving...
LaVerne E. Stevens
Dec 16, 2018
Stevens, LaVerne E., 92, Amber Hills, formerly of Vinco. Died Dec. 16, 2018, at Amber Hills. Born Oct. 12, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha (Eash) Volk. Also preceded in death by son-in-law, Thomas Frederick; and a brother John Volk. Survived by husband of 72 years, William “Bill” Stevens, whom she married August 8, 1946; daughter...
