Obituaries
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...
Annie J. Bennett
Apr 23, 2018
Bennett, Annie J., 96, Johnstown. Died April 23, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. I, 1921, in Eccles, WV. Daughter of the late Ernest and Leda May (Dillon) Honaker. Also preceded in death by husband, Norman W. Bennett; children, Russell, Patricia Kopec, Robert, Linda Ferrell, Ronny and Bobby; 5 grandchildren; and siblings, Marie Snuffer and Eugene (Margaret) Honaker. Survived by...
Annabelle E. Churchey
Apr 17, 2018
Churchey – Annabelle E., 93, of Geistown Borough, went to her eternal rest on April 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born on June 30, 1924, in Johnstown, daughter of Fred W. and Susann (Maytas) Burns. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett H. Churchey Jr.; grandson, Michael Alan McClain; and brothers, Frederick R. and...
Leon Charles Kaminsky
Apr 14, 2018
Kaminsky – Leon C. “Chuck”, 68, East Taylor Township, went to be with our Lord on April 14, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 20, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Leo and Amelia (Tomasevich) Kaminsky. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Christine G. (Yanko) Kaminsky; children, Heather C.,...
John P. Habala
Apr 12, 2018
Habala, John P. 70, of Lower Yoder Township, passed away on April 12, 2018 at Laurelwood Care Center. He was born on November 22 1947 in Johnstown. Son of the late Milan and Margaret (Wright) Habala. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Yamber) Habala; his loving partner, Deborah M. Yesenosky,...
Ronald R. Golby
Apr 10, 2018
Golby – Ronald R., 64, of Richland Township, passed away on April 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of James R. Golby and Dorothy L. (Thompson) Golby. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dawn T. (Labrum) Golby; son Sgt. Christopher A. Golby, KIA Iraq. He is survived by his sisters,...
Justine Herczegh
Apr 9, 2018
Herczegh – Justine, 94, of Windber, passed away peacefully into the Lord’s hands on April 9, 2018 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on November 12, 1923 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of Lewis and Anna (Madaish) Kovalchick. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Joseph Herczegh; son, William James; siblings, Charles W., Lewis, Mary, and Ann...
Joann A. Mishler
Apr 1, 2018
Mishler, Joann A., 87, of Richland Township, passed away on April 1, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on February 8, 1931 in Johnstown. Daughter of Denver F. Sr. and Edna F. (Buchanan) Conrad. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Janice K. Cook; grandson, Shawn Harr; brothers, Denver, Roy, and Carl Conrad and...
Irene Cathy Surap
Mar 31, 2018
Surap – Irene Cathy, 58, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2018. Born on June 30, 1959 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth Teeter and Rosemarie (Urban) Teeter, East Taylor Township. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by children, Richard Kent, Candice Rose, Stephanie Ann, and Shawn. In addition...
Paul A. Singer
Mar 29, 2018
Singer, Paul A., 85, of Johnstown. Passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born August 16, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late Melvin and Nellie (Siehl) Singer. Also preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie R. (Cober) Singer; siblings Melvin, Thomas, and George Singer; and granddaughter Cassandra L. Singer. Survived by...
Lois J. Bloom
Mar 28, 2018
Bloom, Lois J., 86, of Richland Twp. Died Mar. 28, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Nov. 2, 1931, in South Fork. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Laura (Ellenberger) Varner. Also preceded in death by husband, Ervin L. Bloom; and brother Glenn (Donna). Survived by daughters, Judy (Russell) Tipton, Ohio; and Brenda Bloom (Stan Shirley), Indiana, Pa; sons Larry...
Raymond H. Hughes
Mar 27, 2018
Hughes, Raymond H., 79, departed for his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Born July 15, 1938, in Ehrenfeld, Pennsylvania. Raymond "Ray" was the son of the late Peter and Norma (Hale) Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his sisters; Norma Stephey, Regina Bailey, and Tillie Harbart; and brothers; Wilford Hughes and Regis Hughes. Surviving are his loving...
Donna Schellhammer
Mar 23, 2018
Schellhammer, Donna, 67, Turtle Creek, Pittsburgh, formerly of East Conemaugh. Died Mar. 23, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Born June 17, 1950, in Johnstown, Daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Risko) Labosky. Wife of 47 wonderful years to her only love Frank R. Schellhammer. Mother of precious beloved daughter Julie and furry companion dog Dusty. Sister to Andrew, Margaret Luther, Elaine...
Edward J. Cernic, Sr.
Mar 21, 2018
Cernic, Edward J. Sr., “PAP”, 85, Tanneryville. Died Mar. 21, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb. 2, 1933, in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Jurcevich) Cernic. Also preceded in death by wife, Nancy A. (Felix); and brother John. Survived by sons Edward Jr (Rosie); Kelly (Brendan); Jackson, Elin, Grayson; Marie (Reggie); Raina and Willow; son Craig (Connie)...
