Obituaries
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,...
Velma D. Grumbling
Nov 6, 2017
Grumbling, Velma D., 71, of Westmont. Died Nov. 6, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born July 23, 1946, in Spangler. Daughter of the late William Levi and Verdeane (Jenkins) Keith. Also preceded in death by son, Barron Thomas Grumbling; and great grandson Keegan. Survived by husband of 51 years, John Thomas Grumbling; children William C. (Natalie), Thomas M. (Sherie), William J....
David J. Locher
Nov 6, 2017
Locher – David J, “Moose”, 52, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 25, 1964 in Johnstown, son of Eileen A. (Smith) Spivey, and her friend, Tom Mitchell, both of Johnstown. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Jason and Michael Locher; 2 grandchildren; loving...
Gloria Kimmel-Davis
Nov 3, 2017
Kimmel-Davis, Gloria S., 88, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2017, at Arbutus Manor. Born Nov. 11, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Jean (Krieder) Ale. Also preceded in death by husband, John G. Kimmel; son Corrie Davis; and sister, Frances McDowell. Survived by children, Sharon Torchia, Richard W. (Jackie) Davis, Kim...
Sue Hrivnak
Oct 31, 2017
Hrivnak - Sue, 96, Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Johnstown, PA and Bonita Springs, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2017 at the home of her son, Bruce. She was born on May 1, 1921 in Czechoslovakia, daughter of John and Suzanna (Strigner) Pasternak. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Hrivnak. She is survived by her loving sons,...
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...
