Obituaries
Nancy Pearl Furman
Oct 6, 2017
Furman – Nancy P., 72, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017 at her residence. Born on October 23, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Grace (Yost) Boyer. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul; sister-in-law, Joyce Boyer; and brother-in-law, Fred Karchnak and his infant son, Douglas Karchnak. She is survived by...
Matthew J. Oreskovich
Oct 3, 2017
Oreskovich - Matthew J., 95 Geistown, passed away October 3, 2017 at Richland Woods where he resided for 9 years. Born October 22, 1921 in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown, son of the late John and Agnes (Buckovich) Oreskovich. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane (Jaklevich), January...
Walter Lodolinski
Sep 27, 2017
Lodolinski, Walter, 87, of Richland. Died Sept. 27, 2017, at home. Born Sept. 10, 1930, in Colver, PA. Son of the late Edward and Amelia (Swarden) Lodolinski. Also preceded in death by sisters, Jean and Mary Ann Mangrum. Survived by wife of 58 years, Barbara J. (Sherron); children, Peggy, Mark, Walter S., Janet (Tim) Hoff and Mary Ann; grandchildren, Heather...
Mary Louise Shawley
Sep 23, 2017
Shawley, Mary Louise “Pat” (Swatsworth), 88, of Berlin, PA., formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2017. Born Nov. 19, 1928, in Curwensville, PA. Daughter of the late Wilson and Agnes (Collins) Swatsworth. Also preceded in death by husband Elmer “Gump” Shawley, father in law Roy; mother in law Bertha “Tilly”; sister in law Helen...
Blanche Ellen Brant
Sep 22, 2017
Brant – Blanche Ellen, 92, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 13, 1925, in Johnstown, she was a 1st generation American. Daughter of the late John H and Haverilda (Portman) Hinchliffe, who were from Yorkshire, England. Also preceded in death by her husband, Paul DeNeen Brant, who...
Caleb G. Butler Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
Butler Jr. – Caleb G., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 2, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Caleb G Sr. and Bertha (Cox) Butler. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathy; brother, Donald. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pauline W....
Denise Ann Boyer
Sep 20, 2017
Boyer, Denise Ann, 59, of Richland. Denise went to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2017, at Windber Hospice. She was preceded in death by parents, the late Mike and Sally (Middler) Keytack; father and mother in law, Leroy and Helen Boyer; and brother in law, Doug Boyer. Survived by husband of 31 years, Craig Boyer; beloved children, Korey,...
Patrick F. O'Donnell
Sep 15, 2017
O’Donnell - Patrick F., 91, Salix, died September 15,2017 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born June 23, 1926 in Beaverdale, PA, son of the late John W. and Margaret (Ronan) O’Donnell. Also preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude (Petkosh) O’Donnell; son, Scott and brother, Doran. Survived by his daughter, Christine, wife of Mark Finley, Baltimore and son, Mark of...
Dr. James K. Davis, Sr.
Sep 14, 2017
Davis – Dr. James K. Sr., 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 14, 2017, at Arbutus Manor. Born on January 1, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of the late Arthur and Deulah (Thomas) Davis. Preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Davis and Jane Gettys; and brothers, William and Jack Davis. He is survived by his loving wife...
Betty Ruth Custer
Sep 8, 2017
Custer - Betty Ruth (Noon), 88, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at The Tribute at Heritage Village in Gainesville, Virginia. She had been in hospice care for several months. Betty was born in Salix on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Sanford J. Noon and Esther (Miller) Noon. She married John William Custer of Ogletown in July 1950. She is...
Edward W. Konchan
Sep 7, 2017
Konchan, Edward W., 87, Richland Twp. Died Sept. 7, 2017, at Conemaugh medical Center. Born June 2, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Markum) Konchan. Preceded in death by son, Kim W. Konchan; siblings, Lee and Larry Konchan; Survived by wife of 65 years, Lois M. (Adams); sons, Chuck (Carol Freidhoff), Mark and Ken (Judy Buchkovich),...
Barbara J. Spence
Sep 2, 2017
Spence, Barbara J., 65, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Born January 19, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Vincent and Marjorie (Ribblett) Hetrick. Survived by husband, William Spence of Denver, CO; brother, Bruce Hetrick and sister-in-law, Carol (Trimble) of Lexington, KY; niece, Crystal Hetrick (John) Detzel of Georgetown, KY; and nephew Brent (Emily) Hetrick...
Betty Ruth Gillespie
Aug 31, 2017
Gillespie, Betty Ruth, 94, of Ross Lane, East Taylor Township. Passed away August 31, 2017 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born September 11, 1922 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of the Late Ross and Gertie (Price) Hunt. Also preceded in death by husband William T Gillespie; brothers Charles, Clair, and Richard; and sister Ella Jane. Survived by children, Thomas married to Elaine...
Wayne P. Dravis
Aug 31, 2017
Dravis, Wayne P., 75, of Salix. Died Aug. 31, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center after a long battle with Parkinson's. Born Nov. 2, 1941, in Windber. Son of the late Harry J. and Mary I. (Naughton) Dravis. Also preceded in death by siblings; Thomas Dravis and Ida Dann. Survived by wife of 51 years, Kathleen K. (Kluk); children, Christopher P. Dravis,...
Joanne M. Geibig
Aug 29, 2017
Geibig, Joanne M., 71, of Richland Twp. Died Aug. 29, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Born Sept 17, 1945, in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth “Betty” (Bocci) Coco. Preceded in death by mother; and grandmother, Jean Druzak. Survived by husband of 45 years, Ronald T. Geibig; children, Tina (Robert) Dudinack; Scott (Wendy) Geibig; Kimberly...
Ethel M. Constable
Aug 23, 2017
Constable – Ethel M., 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2017 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born on July 9, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Ziesman) Grove. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Theodore Stoner; 2nd husband, Bruce M. Constable; sisters,...
Jeanne L. Allen
Aug 22, 2017
Allen, Jeanne L., 93, of Belmont. Died Aug. 22, 2017, at Cambria Care center. Born June 4, 1924, in Altoona. Daughter of the late Carl and Hester (Davis) Porta. Also preceded in death by husband Robert E. Allen; son Gary C. Allen; and sisters Joanne Kane and Janice Haggins. Survived by daughter Sheri, wife of James R. Stofko, State College;...
George Mislanovich, Sr.
Aug 21, 2017
MISLANOVICH – George Sr., 94, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on August 21 , 2017 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. Born on February 22, 1923 in Clairton, PA. Son of Rade and Martha (Vuckovich) Mislanovich. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, LaVerne; brothers, Nicholas and Eli; and sisters, Martha Tintor, Jenny Obradovich, and Sara...
Mary Jane Saintz
Aug 20, 2017
Saintz, Mary Jane, 88 of Richland Township, passed peacefully at Conemaugh Medical Center on Sunday, August 20,2017. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Johnstown to the late Jesse S. and Blanche E. (Snavely) Frum. Preceded in death by siblings, Helen Merritt, William, Harold and J. Richard Frum. She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Fred...
Emma L. Mesteller
Aug 19, 2017
Mesteller – Emma L., “Em”, 89, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2017 at Westmont Woods. Born on May 3, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Ross and Frances (Corriero) Pingatore. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph and Tony; sister-in-law, Rossary, and a brother-in-law, Walter Buchan. She is survived by her loving husband...
