Obituaries
Ruth Ann Roman
May 28, 2018
Roman - Ruth Ann, 82 years old, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018 in Smyrna, GA. She was born January 24, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence D. and Evelyn A. (Rupert) Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Leonard “Skip” Good, second husband, William “Bill” Roman, and son, Ricky...
Doris J. Colvin
May 25, 2018
Colvin, Doris J., 75, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018, at home. Born Nov. 8, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John Franklin and Grace (Stephenson) Instone. Also preceded in death by step father, Eugene George Altmeyer; mother in law, Eleanor Colvin-Burgess; brother, John “Jack” Instone; sister in law, Doreen Instone; nephew, Johnny...
Patricia A. Van Dolah
May 19, 2018
Van Dolah – Patricia A., 73, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Born on February 16, 1945 in East Conemaugh, daughter of John and Mary (Romanchock) Yasko. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Hauer brothers; Theodore Daniel, John Jr.; sister-in-law, Karen Yasko, and...
Joshua J. Towne
May 19, 2018
TOWNE---Joshua J. (Johnson), 28, State College, lost his battle with clinical depression and drug addiction on May 19, 2018. Born March 12, 1990, in Orlando, Florida, son of Judi Johnson of State College and James Towne of Griffith, IN. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Delbert and Pearl Johnson and paternal grandfather, Victor Towne. In addition to being survived by...
John William East Jr.
May 19, 2018
East – John William Jr., 73, Upper Yoder Township, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born on February 18, 1945 in Waco, TX, son of John William Sr. and Dorothy Louise (Foster) East. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stanley Michael; and niece, Leslie Ann Morgan.
He is survived...
Shawn W. Miller
May 17, 2018
Miller – Shawn W., 40, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on June 16, 1977 in Johnstown, son of the late Mark A. Wills and Deborah E. (Morgart) Keirn, Upper Yoder Township. I addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and...
Michael G. Serball
May 14, 2018
Serball – Michael G., 58, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1959 in Bayonne, NJ, son of Louis E. and Patricia A. (Schmitz) Serball. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Sharon A. Serball; brothers, Louis E. Serball II, and George Serball. He is survived by his...
Ernestine M. Barkhimer
May 14, 2018
Barkhimer – Ernestine M., 91, of Ogle Township, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on November 26, 1926, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Ralph Kovode and Frances A. (Woelfel) Ashbridge. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell H. Barkhimer; siblings, Ralph Ashbridge, Helene Ashbridge, Wilford Ashridge,...
Sylvia June Mountain
May 14, 2018
Mountain – Sylvia June, 91, Echo, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 6, 1926 in Echo, daughter of Albert and Ethel (Thompson) Bimeal. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred G. Mountain; siblings, Albert, Betty, and Richard Bimeal, and Patricia Hruska, and son-in-law, Gary W. Behory. She is survived...
Beverly Kay Novitsky
May 12, 2018
Novitsky – Beverly Kay, 72, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2018 at Richland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 21, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Kathryn E. (Bowers) Novitsky. She is survived by her loving cousins, including special cousin, Thomas M., married to the former Rose M. Kubenko,...
Henry Boyd Moore
May 10, 2018
Moore, Henry Boyd, “Jake”, 76, of Richland. Died May 10, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 2, 1942, in Johnstown, Pa. Son of the late Thomas and Daisie (Harbaugh) Moore. Also preceded in death by brother, Thomas, Jr.; and sister, Dixie Weaver. Survived by wife of 46 years, Nancy L (Holt); sons, Jeffrey (Jill Vatavuk); and Shawn Moore; grandchildren,...
Elwood M. Hoffman
May 10, 2018
Hoffman, Elwood M., “Woody”, 86 of Richland. Died May 10, 2018 at Richland Woods. Born August 14, 1931 in Salix. Son of the late Herman and Agnes (Krise) Hoffman. Also preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Rosemarie (Kovach), daughter Wanda Marie (Jerry Spiker) and siblings Ora Jean Wiggins, Marjorie Balogh, Audrey Sherrard, Garnett Burichin, Barbara Lane and Patricia...
James E. Kline
May 5, 2018
Kline, James E., 86, of Richland. Died May 5, 2018, at Windber Woods. Born Sept. 30, 1931, in Portage. Son of the late John and Helen (Dunlap) Kline. Also preceded in death by wife of 67 years, Martha L. (Wishneski); and brothers, Charles Kline and Paul Kline. Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Felicia Lipinski) and Gregory (Devra Brant); grandchildren, Joshua (Michele),...
Roberta Y. Balko
May 4, 2018
Balko, Roberta Y., 84, Johnstown. Died May 4, 2018, at Windber Woods. Born June 30, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (ByRoade) Goebert. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Balko Jr.; brother, Barry Lynn and sister, Janice Guyer. Survived by children, Paul Robert (Kristin), Sandra Lee (Luigi Saccol), Victor Frederick and Douglas John; grandchildren, Joshua and...
Mary L. Martinovich
May 3, 2018
Martinovich – Mary L., 91, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 14, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Slavick) Svencer. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Andrew, Michael, Richard, David, and an infant brother, George; sisters, Dolly Tomak, and Dorothy Goncey, and a niece,...
Richard F. Sukenik
May 3, 2018
Sukenik, Richard F., “Dick”, 79, of Richland. Died May 3, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 13, 1939, in Johnstown. Son of the late Francis and Catherine (Marovich) Sukenik. Survived by wife of 54 years Anita L. (Willoughby); children Maryann Korenoski and Richard Michael (Catherine Hoover) Sukenik; Grandchildren Mark and Stephen Korenoski, and Jordyn Sukenik. Brother of Mary Ann (Fred)...
Robert Howard Lux
Apr 29, 2018
Lux - Robert “Bob” Howard, 69, from Bluffton, SC, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Savannah Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA surrounded by his family. He was born on August 20, 1948 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Rupert and Isabelle (Richardson) Lux. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Rupert A. Lux and Isabelle (Richardson)...
Michael W. Coy
Apr 26, 2018
Coy, Michael W. Sr., “Mickey”, 90, of East Conemaugh Borough, peacefully slipped into God’s hands, surrounded by his loving family on April 26, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1927 in Franklin Borough. Son of Merle and Marie (Kossich) Coy. Preceded in death by his parents; step father, Lawrence LeBlond; wife of 63 ½ years, Mary Louise...
Frieda L. Bobak
Apr 26, 2018
Bobak, Frieda L.,87, Richland Twp., Died April 26, 2018 at Arbutus Manor. Born August 28, 1930, Johnstown. Daughter of the late Martin J. and Mary E (Lewis) Hemmer. Preceded in death by siblings: Clarence R. Hemmer, Mary E. Hemmer, and Martin J. Hemmer. Survived by husband of 66 years, Frank Bobak and children Frank (Kathryn) Bobak and Cynthia (Barry) Gehosky. ...
Howard A. Hiltz
Apr 25, 2018
Hiltz- Howard Alfred, 87, of Richland Township, died peacefully at Windber Woods on April 25th 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on June 13, 1930 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Alfred Hiltz and Eva (Talbott) Hiltz. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Wilma (Kehle) Hiltz; children Richard Hiltz, Salem, VA; and Brian Hiltz (wife...
