Obituaries
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...
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...
