Obituaries
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)...
John F. Bunnell
Jan 11, 2018
Bunnell, John Frederick Sr., 87, Geistown. Died January 11, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1930 in Clarks Summit, PA. Son of the late Willard and Marjorie (Nichols) Bunnell. John is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Judson, James, Loyal Jr. and George. He is survived...
Donald M. Lepter
Jan 11, 2018
Lepter – Donald M., 66, Jenner Township, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 20, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Michael T. and Elizabeth “Betty” J. (Konik) Lepter. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Shelby J. (McAteer) Lepter; sister-in-law, Dianne, (David) Thomas; brother-in-law, Brian (Sharon)...
Josephine S. Stanislawczyk
Jan 10, 2018
Stanislawczyk, Josephine S., 88, of Upper Newtown Road, gracefully joined her husband, John, in their heavenly home. Josephine was born on September 18, 1929 in Coupon PA. Along with her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, John & Sophie Gabrysh; brother, Albert, sister-in-law, Katherine and brothers-in-law, Michael and Raymond. Survived by her sister, Marie Piurkowsky; children, Steven,...
Robert R. Betts
Jan 10, 2018
Betts, Robert R., 86, of Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord Jan. 8, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center with family at his bedside. Born Aug. 27, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late William R. and Caroline M. (Himes) Betts. Also preceded in death by beloved wife, Dorothy L. (Urban); siblings, John, Bernard, Charles, George, Clarence, Joseph, Agatha, Helene,...
Evelyn M. Sutt
Jan 5, 2018
Sutt, Evelyn M., 95, of Stonycreek Twp., died January 5, 2018 at Laurel View Village. Born December 14, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Stephen R. and Anne J. (Fretzel) Cenney. Preceded in death by husband. Survived by sister, Lucille Baserman. Services are private at the Harris Funeral Home, Richland, with the Rev. Jeffrey Bassette officiating. Interment Grandview Cemetery. ...
Janis E. Neff
Jan 2, 2018
Neff, Janis E., 64, Fifty Acres, Adams Twp. Joined the Lord and her heavenly family Jan. 2, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born June 2, 1953, in Johnstown. Daughter of Bud and Jean (Frock) Parker. Survived by husband of 45 years, Rick; children, Lynn (Jeannine); Jason (Tiffany); and Amanda (Ben); grandchildren, Aaron, Joel, Joshua, Daniel, Nathan, Kaylee, Austin, Rylie, Cordell...
Harry J. Swain, Jr.
Jan 1, 2018
Swain, Harry J. Jr., 84, of Richland. Passed away Jan. 1, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 27, 1933, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry Sr. and Evelyn (Noon) Swain. Also preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Thomas E. and Maude Noon; sisters, Barbara A. and Carol J. Guy. Survived by wife of 54 years, Shirley C. (Yoder);...
Alfred W. Huffman
Dec 31, 2017
Huffman – Alfred W., 74, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017 at his residence. Born on July 25, 1943 in Stanton, VA, son of Alfred B. and Virginia B. (Moran) Huffman. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth L. (Parks) Huffman; brothers, Albert and Marvin; son-in-law, William Kocher, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Hoffman....
Paul I. Eck
Dec 30, 2017
Eck, Paul I., 77, Palmyra, PA, formerly of Johnstown, PA. Died December 30, 2017 in Lebanon, PA. Born March 15, 1940, in Johnstown. Son of Carl and Alpharetta "Rusty" (McKee) Eck. Preceded in death by parents and sisters Carlene Woomer, married to the late Forrest Woomer; and Judith. Survived by wife of 52 years, Rosemary; and brothers Edward, formerly of California;...
Robert C. Callihan
Dec 27, 2017
Callihan, Robert C., 72, of Oakland. Died Dec. 27, 2017, at home. Born May 20, 1945, in Johnstown, PA and lived in Seward PA. Preceded in death by parents Cal and Peg (Skelly); brothers Bernie, Bill, and Jim, and sisters Helene and Dorothy. Survived by his loving wife Barbara (Gorden) whom he was married to for a wonderful 52 years. ...
