Obituaries
Charles B. Cvijanovich
Mar 20, 2018
Cvijanovich, Charles B. “Charlie”, 77, of Parkhill. Died March 20, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 13, 1940, in Johnstown. Son of the late Elija and Martha (Bitsko) Cvijanovich. Preceded in death by son, Scott D. Cvijanovich; Stepfather Stanley “Dutch” Litzsky; brothers Thomas Bitsko, George Cvijanovich, Daniel Cvijanovich, and John Cvijanovich. Survived by wife of 54 years, Sonia M....
Leah H. Williams
Mar 19, 2018
WILLIAMS – Leah H. (Hunter), 85, of Johnstown, passed on to her heavenly reward on March 19, 2018, at Laurel View Village. Born on the 4th of July, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late Rev. Austin Vanlier & Twila (Snyder) Hunter. Also preceded in death by her brother Rev. A. Vanlier Hunter. Survived by beloved husband of 62...
Joann L. Vasas
Mar 17, 2018
Vasas – Joann L., 84, Twin Rocks, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2018. Born on June 17, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry Benjamin and Dorothy E. (Mills) Knauer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Vasas; 2 infant sons; grandson, Daryl Evan Mack; sons-in-law, John E. Mack and Joseph Obrets; siblings, Ruth Oshalkin, Kenneth,...
Melburn R. Schatz
Mar 16, 2018
Schatz, Melburn R., 89, of Richland. Died Mar 16, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born July 21, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late John W. and Sara M. (Sell) Schatz. Survived by wife of 67 years, Mary E. (Fochtman) Schatz; daughter, Melanie (Chuck) Hankinson; grandchildren, Kelly (Justin) Pyle; Travis (Jenna Speicher) Hankinson; great grandchildren, Ava and Vera. Brother of...
Harold L. Gilbert
Feb 28, 2018
Gilbert, Harold L., 97, went to his heavenly home on February 28, 2018. He was a resident of Arbutus Park Manor. Harold was the son of M. Lee and M. Alverda (Griffith) Gilbert and born on November 10, 1920 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, his beloved wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Roberts who passed away on August 17th, 2015, and...
Mark J. Baserman
Feb 26, 2018
Baserman – Mark J., 60, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2018. Born on August 21, 1957 in Johnstown, son of James W. Baserman and Lucille A. (Cenney) Baserman, Oakland. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by several beloved dogs. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife,...
Carole E. Vogel
Feb 20, 2018
Vogel, Carole E. (Jefferies), 80, of Johnstown. Passed away at her home surrounded by her husband and children on February 20, 2018. Carole was born on July 31, 1937 in New York City and raised in the Bronx. Preceded in death by foster parents Catherine Lorditich and Nathan Walker. Survived by loving husband, Ronald, of 62 years. Children: Michael Vogel...
L. Grace Adams
Feb 20, 2018
Adams – L. Grace, 89, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 11, 1928 in Elton, PA, daughter of Mahlon J. and Lillian (Harbaugh) Lehman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stewart; grandson, Steven Adams; siblings, Kenneth, Ruth Feathers, Iva Sipe, Zeda Schrack, Erma Stufft, Raymond, James,...
Lester J. Dunmeyer Sr.
Feb 19, 2018
Dunmeyer – Lester J. Sr., 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2018 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on February 27, 1940 in Johnstown, son of Harry L. and Thursa (Buckingham) Dunmeyer. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Lois Jean Lepley, daughter, Jean Dunmeyer. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Marjorie A....
Russell M. Peruso
Feb 19, 2018
Peruso, Russell M. Jr. “Rusty”, 83, of East Taylor Township. He passed peacefully and gracefully to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Feb. 19, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born March 22, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of the late Russell A. and Jennie (Cannin) Peruso. Also preceded in death by brothers Anthony and Lawrence (killed...
William R. Rose, Sr.
Feb 16, 2018
Rose, William R. Sr., 57, of Johnstown. Died Feb. 16, 2018. Born Sept 4, 1960, in Johnstown. Son of Philip R. and Doris J. (Snyder) Rose. Preceded in death by brother Robert Foster Rose. Survived by parents; wife Brenda L. (Wadas); children, William Jr., Kennett Square (Phila.), Taylor N. and Haven M. Rose, Johnstown; step daughter, Ashley Vogel; sisters, Barbara...
Delbert E. Johnson
Feb 12, 2018
Johnson – Delbert E., “Del”, 89, of Vinco. Went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 4, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harold and Martha (Wilson) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Pearl (Pekera) Johnson; siblings; Carl,...
Reynold J. Clement
Feb 11, 2018
Clement – Reynold J., “Ren”, 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2018 and is reunited with his daughter, Annette. Born on May 29, 1939 in Windber, son of Albert and Lucy (Delorie) Clement. In addition to his daughter he is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Albert and Mary Clement, and his beloved golden...
Barbara K. Bodnar-Domonkos
Feb 10, 2018
Bodnar – Domonkos, Barbara K., 71, Johnstown, formerly of Hooversville. Went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on February 10, 2018. Preceded in death by mother Kathryn Landeros, father Stephen Thompson, step-father Glen Boyd, 1st husband Kenneth Domonkos, infant grand-daughter Destiny Valente and brother in law, Thomas Montag. Survived by husband David M “Bo”Bodnar and children: Kenneth M...
Louis T. Kopler
Feb 10, 2018
Kopler, Louis T., 78, of Cover Hill. Died February 10, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born January 25, 1940, in Johnstown. Son of the late Louis F. and Margaret M. (Garshnick) Kopler. Also proceeded in death by wife Margaret “Peg” (Ahlborn). Survived by daughter, Colleen (John) Runyon; granddaughter Lindsey A. Runyon; brothers in law Terry (Carolyn) Ahlborn and Daniel Ahlborn....
Virginia R. Long
Feb 5, 2018
Long – Virginia R., “Gin”, 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2018 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on January 2, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas Sievers and Lillian (Allison) McVitty. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Frank J.; daughter, Patty L. Rzasa; brothers, Calvin and Clarence. She is survived by her loving sons,...
Vera "Sis" Mae Partsch
Jan 28, 2018
Partsch, Vera Mae, "Sis", 96, of Cover Hill. Died Jan. 28, 2018, at Richland Health Care. Born Mar. 9, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie (Voeghtly) Schellhammer. Also preceded in death by husband, Raymond J. "Moon" Partsch, Sr.; great grandson, Noah Partsch; siblings, Agnes McCleester, Frederick, Carl, Henry, James, Joseph, Leo, Dorothy Schellhammer, Roseella McGuire and...
Christina M. Patterson
Jan 25, 2018
Patterson – Christina M., “Tine”, 57, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 17, 1960 in Johnstown, daughter of Meade L. and Leona J. (Reynolds) Patterson. Preceded in death by her parents; paternal grandparents, Robert and Edith Patterson; maternal grandparents, Harry and Mary Reynolds; niece, Corrie Patterson;...
Michael R. Meier
Jan 21, 2018
Meier – Michael R. Jr., 39, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2018. Born on July 2, 1978 in Johnstown, son of Michael R. and Linda Susan (Petrunak) Meier. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John and Helen Petrunak, and uncle, David Meier. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his sister,...
Mary Ann Bittman
Jan 14, 2018
Bittman, Mary Ann, 75, of Geistown. Died Jan. 14, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Sept. 20, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Popolo) Macri. Also preceded in death by sister, Gertrude Macri. Survived by husband 44 years, Joseph C. Bittman, III; children, Marianne (Steve) Mele, Chesapeake, VA; Michelle (Bobby) Lilley, Birmingham, AL; and Joanna (Keith)...
