Obituaries
Betty Cover
Dec 15, 2017
Cover – Betty, 95, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2017 at Amber Springs at Laurelwood. Born on March 7, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles T. and Geneva (Snow) Frischauf. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry L. Cover; infant son, Ronald Harry; sisters, Carrie Eberhart, Geve Margroum, and son-in-law, Dan Nestor. She...
Richard George Wargo
Dec 9, 2017
Wargo – Richard George, 79, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 2, 1938 in Windber, PA, son of John S. and Marian (Comerer) Wargo. Preceded in death by parents; half-brothers, John Wargo Jr. and John “Buddy” Comerer. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...
Darwin P. Wiegand
Dec 8, 2017
Wiegand, Darwin, 92, of Johnstown. Passed away on December 8, 2017 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born on September 18, 1925 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Clara (Paul) Wiegand. Also preceded in death by wife Bernell (Bennett); siblings Walter Sarlouis, Mary Brennan, Dorothy Mintmier, Pearl Sarver, Ralph Wiegand, Mildred Snyder and Shirley Callen. Survived by daughters Susan...
Helen Poloyac
Dec 8, 2017
Poloyac – Helen, 102, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 at St. Jude’s Haven Personal Care Home. Born on January 22, 1915 in Johnstown, daughter of Sam and Milka (Vujcic) Blagovich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John D. Poloyac; daughter, Desa Carol Poloyac; brothers, Bob and Mark. She is survived by her...
Agnes H. Neisner
Dec 5, 2017
Neisner – Agnes H., 97, Daisytown, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2017 at her residence. Born on May 7, 1920 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Albert and Ann (Kick) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank J. Neisner; grandson, Joseph Neisner and siblings, Leo F., Betty Jane Kick, Rose Lopresti, Mary Guzio, Joe, and Anna...
Ann Mlinarchik
Nov 30, 2017
Mlinarchik – Ann, “Annie”, 91, Cover Hill, passed away on November 30, 2017 at home. She was born February 20, 1926 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Metro and Anna Kubara. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, John “Lindy”. Brothers, John, Lewis and Daniel Kindja. Sisters Mary Wietecha and Catherine “Kuby” Virus. Great grandchildren, Kari Ann, Emma Ann...
Edward J. Rusnak
Nov 27, 2017
Rusnak, Edward J., 89, of Salix, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2017 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman, PA. Born June 8, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Mary (Schensny) Rusnak. Also preceded in death by wife, Mabel J. (Heller) Rusnak; step sons, Ronald and Alan Dunn; brothers, Andrew, Joseph, and Thomas;...
Raymond L. Hite Jr.
Nov 26, 2017
Hite – Raymond L. Jr., 71, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on November 17, 1946 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond L. Sr. and Dorothy A. (Brown) Hite. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joyce D. (Petrarca) Hite; devoted son and best buddy, Jason...
Shirley G. Penrod
Nov 22, 2017
Penrod, Shirley G., 85, of Mineral Point. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 2, 1932, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Bibby) Weaver. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard; and siblings, Walter, Jr., William, Jack, Eugene, Gary, Wilmina Byers, Delores Montuoro and Mary Jane Armagost. Survived...
Shirley J. Renz
Nov 21, 2017
Renz – Shirley J., 88, of Davidsville, formerly of Richland, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2017, surrounded by her family at Laurel View Village. Born January 16, 1929, Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Dorothy Habel. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, William A. Shively; 2nd husband, Leo H. Renz; grandson,...
Helen J. Vann
Nov 20, 2017
Vann – Helen J., 86, Geistown, died peacefully at her residence on November 20, 2017. Born March 17, 1931, in South Fork, PA, daughter of the late John Sikora and Mary (Yurechko) Sikora. Also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Vann; siblings, John, Joseph, Nicholas, Mary, Katherine, and Hannah. Survived by loving sons; Robert T. Vann, married to...
Anna Emma Miller
Nov 17, 2017
Miller, Anna Emma (Utnik), 91, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2017, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on September 26, 1926, in Bon Air. Daughter of Valentine P. and Anna (Hamora) Utnik. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles, who died May 22, 1989; daughters, infant Gloria Jean Miller and Judith Marie (Miller) Brown; sister, Adaline...
Chantelle M. Mack
Nov 16, 2017
Mack – Chantelle M., 33, Johnstown, passed away on November 16, 2017. Born on June 10, 1984 in Johnstown, daughter of Deborah A. Procious and her friend, Martin Roles both of Johnstown. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving children, Jay Chana, James Jr., Haylee, and Kobe Mack all of Johnstown and numerous friends, including special...
Ronald P. Jones
Nov 15, 2017
Jones, Ronald P., 62, of Richland. Died Nov. 15, 2017, at home. Born July 16, 1955, in Johnstown. Son of the late William and Jane (Reighard) Jones. Survived by wife of 40 years, Ann B. (Ickes); children, Brad (Brenda); Andrea (Andrew) Stupi; and Amanda (J.R.) Slaventa; grandchildren, Dylan Slaventa, Benjamin Jones, Addison Jones and Andy Stupi. Brother of Larry “Har”...
Sabrina S. Davis
Nov 14, 2017
Davis, Sabrina Stephanie, 25, of Johnstown, passed away November 14, 2017 at her residence. Born March 2, 1992 in Manassas, VA, daughter of Raymond Davis and Susana Munoz. Survived by parents, children, brothers, sisters, and many other loving family members. At her family's request there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the staff at Harris Funeral Home,...
Robert John Kokoruda
Nov 12, 2017
Kokoruda – Robert John, “Bob”, 86, Richland Township, went to be with our Lord on November 12, 2017. Born on February 4, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Michael J. and Mary S. (Strippy) Kokoruda. Preceded in death by parents, and sisters, Mary L. Dlhosh, Patricia A. Kokoruda, and Dorothy M. Ruth. He is survived by his loving siblings, Barbara Jean...
Patricia L. Unger
Nov 11, 2017
Unger – Patricia L., 83, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2017. Born on September 12, 1934, in Johnstown. Daughter, of the late Robert E., Sr. and Mary J. (Wurm) Fisher. Also preceded in death by an infant daughter, and brothers, James and Robert E., Jr. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Stephen...
Geraldene R. Agey
Nov 10, 2017
87, Park Hill, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2017. Born on January 19, 1930 in Wesley Chapel, daughter of George W. and Thelma P. (Rollins) Williams. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred A. Agey Jr., and brother, George W. Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Joy A., wife of Duane A. Rygel,...
Harry Berkley Beam
Nov 8, 2017
Beam, Lt. Col. Harry Berkley, 76, of Upper Yoder Twp., went to be with his Lord Jesus in the early hours on Wednesday, November 8, at his home. Born December 16, 1940. Deceased family members include his parents, Melvin and Ruth (McCallum) Beam; brother, Frank Beam; and special friend of the family, Bill Ott. Survived by his loving wife of...
Nyle Millard Hershberger
Nov 7, 2017
Hershberger, Nyle Millard, 86, formerly of Richland Township, died November 7, 2017, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lived for the past 27 months to be close to immediate family. Nyle was born May 15, 1931, to Alfred C. Hershberger and Evelyn (Frye) Hershberger. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Nancy (twin sister), George Edward, Glenn,...
