Obituaries
Paul David Foremsky
Oct 31, 2017
Foremsky – Paul David, 47, Upper Yoder Township, formerly of West Mifflin, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2017. Born on December 3, 1969 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Joyce A. and the late Regis L. Foremsky. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Paul Shultz, and paternal grandparents, Leo and...
Ylona M. Simons
Oct 31, 2017
Simons – Ylona M., 60, East Taylor Township, lost her extended battle with cancer on October 31, 2017. Born on June 13, 1957 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Bernard C. and Janet L. (Pudliner) Locher. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Duane E. Simons, East Taylor Township; son, John E. (Lisa Ferenchik) Teeter, Brownstown; granddaughters,...
William F. McQuaide
Oct 30, 2017
McQuaide, William F., 83, of Johnstown. Died Oct. 30, 2017. Born April 3, 1934, in Spring Church, Armstrong County, PA. Son of the late William C. and Tressa A. (Frederick) McQuaide. Also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy L. Stone, Agnes K. Williamson, Betty Jane Wingard and Nora Gene Walker; and granddaughter, Kelsey K. McQuaide. Survived by wife, Sandi L....
Crystal I. Miller
Oct 29, 2017
Miller – Crystal I., 47, of Saxton, PA, passed away on October 29, 2017, at her residence. She was born on January 13, 1970 in Bedford, PA, Daughter of the late John F. Eltman and Rachel E. (Sparks) Eltman, Saxton, PA. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her foster mother, Dorothy Stauffer and a brother, Coy Eltman. In addition...
Mary Jane Chulick
Oct 28, 2017
Chulick, Mary Jane, 74, formerly of St. Michael, Pa. Died Oct. 28, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, Steve and Katherine (Bakale) Chulick; brother Steve; and nephew, Joey. Sister of Robert (Fran), Edward, John (Gloria),Helen Chulick, Dorothy Chulick, Paul Chulick and Janet Chulick. Also, nieces and nephews. Private funeral arrangements in care of Harris Funeral Home,500 Cherry...
Harry J. Cox
Oct 22, 2017
Cox, Harry J. “Handsome”, 80, of Richland. Died Oct. 22, 2017, at home. Born Oct. 9, 1937, in Johnstown. Son of the late Russell and Barbara (Shaffer) Cox. Also preceded in death by sisters, Gloria Shaffer, Doris Mohle and Audrey Feathers; and brother Russell “Pat” Cox. Survived by wife of 51 years, Ruth (Noon); son Brian (Tina) Cox, Windber; and...
Florence S. Wissinger
Oct 22, 2017
Wissinger, Florence S., 90, of Salix. Died Oct. 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 15, 1927, in Salix. Daughter of the late Hadley and Bessie (Stufft) Wissinger. Also preceded in death by sisters, Betty (Wissinger) Felix, Barbara Marie Wissinger and Dorothy J. (Wissinger) McAchren; and brother Elmer Wissinger. Survived by brother, Charles L. Wissinger of Humble, TX. Sister...
Paul B. Horn
Oct 20, 2017
Horn, Paul B., 81, Johnstown, died October 20, 2017. Born October 19, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of the late John Horn and Grace (Cunningham) Horn. Also preceded in death by daughter, Amy Horn; grandson, Cody Gibson; and sister, Lois Weaver of Lititz, PA. Survived by daughters Pamela Albus and Donna Heaton, married to Clifford Heaton, all of Johnstown. Also survived...
Edward Killian
Oct 17, 2017
Killian – Edward, 77, East Taylor Township, passed away on October 17, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on November 20, 1939 in Johnstown, son of the late John and Mildred (Furman) Killian. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear sister, Joan Monko; brothers-in-law, Joseph Monko Sr., and...
Joseph J. Roch Jr.
Oct 16, 2017
Roch Jr. – Joseph J., 67, Central City, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 4, 1950 in Central City, son of Joseph J. Sr. and Doris E. (Manges) Roch. Preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Evelyn Smith. He is survived by his loving sons, Joseph J....
Stephen "Brian" Hoffman
Oct 14, 2017
Hoffman, Stephen “Brian”, 46, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown. Died Oct. 14, 2017, in Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 29, 1970, in Baltimore, MD. Son of Betty R. (Boyd) Rager and the late Stephen Hoffman. Also preceded in death by daughter, Jenna Hoffman. In addition to his mother he is survived by wife Christina (Pulliam), Colorado; children, Bane Pulliam (Claire), Johnstown; Mandi (Adam)...
John S. Fabo
Oct 13, 2017
Fabo – John S., 73, of South Fork, PA, where he was proprietor of Fabo’s service station, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2017 at Cambria Care Center. Born at midnight on May 1st, so he has two birth certificates (May 1 and May 2) 1944 to Joseph L. and Margaret M. (Fiffick) Fabo, at home in South Fork, PA....
Alice R. Novak
Oct 12, 2017
Novak, Alice R., 90, of Oakland. Died Oct. 12, 2017, at home. Born March 4, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Maude (Miller) Miller. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Novak, Sr.; brothers Robert F. Miller and Charles G. Miller; and sisters Betty L. Strayer and Jessie M. Ickes. Survived by sons, Robert E. Novak,...
Evelyn C. Rager
Oct 11, 2017
Rager – Evelyn C., 95, of Windber, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2017 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 21, 1921 in Johnstown, daughter of Lawrence L. and Margaret M. (Phillips) Lear. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle C. Rager; son, Raymond; grandson, Allan “Spike” Rager; brothers, Donald,...
Darlene M. Hajduk
Oct 8, 2017
Hajduk – Darlene M., 78, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born on October 13, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Helen Bulich. Preceded in death by her parents; step father, John Mozgawa; and husband, John Walter Hajduk. She is survived by her loving son, John M.,...
Mary Louise Roseman
Oct 7, 2017
Roseman – Mary Louise, 95, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 28, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincent and Rose (Pastuszak) Paruch. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vitus T. “Vid” Roseman; daughter, Connie L. Rys; sisters, Helen Paruch and Agnes O’Shea, and infant...
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...
