Obituaries
Janet Saloom-Lathers
Feb 17, 2017
Saloom Lathers - Janet, 83, died on February 17, 2017 after a long illness. Youngest of five children born on April 5, 1933 in Johnstown., Daughter of Charles and Selma (Hamaty) Saloom. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary (Jack) Gober, Josephine (Robert) Colbert; brother, Dr. Raymond (Mary) Saloom, and brother-in-law, George Stanton. She is survived by sister, Dr. Lillian...
Hilda I. Barnes
Feb 11, 2017
Karshin Anderson Barnes – Hilda I., 97, Geistown Borough, passed away on February 11, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 2, 1919 in Boynton PA, daughter of late William and Gladys (Bowman) Hoffman. She was the wife of the late William Karshin, Clifford Anderson, and Elden Barnes. In addition to her parents and husbands, she is preceded in...
Eugene U. Scarpino
Feb 10, 2017
Scarpino, Eugene U. “Geno”, 93, formerly of Richland. Died February 10, 2017 at Laurel View Village. Born August 26, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Son of Lorenzo and Mary (Colosimo) Scarpino. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 62 years Gloria M. (Henry); son, William; daughter, Pamela; brothers, Albert, Vincent, George, Lawrence, twin brother Carl; and sister, Clementine. Survived by son, Christopher...
Raymond L. Grove
Feb 8, 2017
Grove – Raymond L., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 15, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Crawford and Sara Catherine (Nolan) Grove. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Preston D., and sister, Barbara A. Abshire. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Arlene...
Janet L. Zdelar
Feb 8, 2017
Zdelar, Janet L., 81, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord Feb. 8, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born January 9, 1936, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Delmas B. and Ida Mae (Harris) Faith. Also, preceded in death by sister Dona Mae, brother Melvin and sister-in-law Nancy Faith. Survived by husband of 61...
Martha L. Kline
Feb 7, 2017
Kline, Martha L., “Marty”, 83, of Richland. Died Feb. 7, 2017, at home. Born July 10, 1933, in Cambridge, Ohio. Daughter of the late Fred and Jennie (Johnson) Wishneski. Also preceded in death by siblings; Betty Connors, Carl, Jerry, Fred Jr., Bob, Raymond, Maureen and Margaret Ann Wishneski. Survived by husband of 67 years, James E. Kline; sons, Jeffrey (Felicia...
Dorcas L. Cypher
Feb 7, 2017
Cypher – Dorcas L., 86, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2017 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on November 1, 1930 in Six Mile Run, PA, daughter of Stanley E. and Myrtle E. (Foor) Wright. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard B. Cypher; brothers, Ronald and Stanley, and a sister, Jean Sauders. She...
William M. Reddinger
Feb 6, 2017
Reddinger– William M., 93, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2017 at his residence. Born on November 10, 1923 in Mayport, PA, son of Malcome M. and Katie E. (Fink) Reddinger. Preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Charles and John. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Velma F. (Mackall) Reddinger;...
Gregory A. Owens Sr.
Feb 5, 2017
Owens – Gregory A., “Buck”, 53, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2017 at his residence. Born on August 26, 1963 in Johnstown, son of John F. and Rita M. (Gallagher) Owens. Preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Catherine M. Lovejoy, Joanne M. Owens, and Patricia A. Owens. He is survived by his...
James W Pentrack
Feb 1, 2017
Pentrack, James W., 89, passed away in North Port, Florida on February 1, 2017. Friends received 8:30 to 9:30 AM Friday April 28, 2017, at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with Funeral Mass at 10 AM at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. Fr. David S. Peles, Pastor. Private Committal with military rites by Menoher Post #155 VFW...
Paul Yackulich
Feb 1, 2017
Yackulich, Paul,” Big Butch”`, 86, of Parkhill. Died Feb. 1, 2017 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born April 6, 1930, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Michael and Anna (Berzonsky) Yackulich. Also preceded in death by siblings; George, John, Charlie, Michael, Anna Kopyt and Mary Partsch; daughter in law, Wanda (Faust) Yackulich. Survived by wife of 59 years, Dolores G. (Pountney);...
Patricia A. Marshall
Jan 30, 2017
Marshall – Patricia A., 83, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2017. Born on July 16, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence and Catherine (Bunn) Paff. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Elizabeth Schlosser; brothers-in-law, Edward Schlosser and Charles Lane. She is survived by her loving husband, of 59 years, Regis T. Marshall. They were united...
Nicole Cheree Lounsbury
Jan 29, 2017
Lounsbury, Nicole Cheree Ruth, 27, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017. Born on August 5, 1989 in Anaheim, CA. Daughter of John and Pamela (Lounsbury) Saloga. She is survived by parents; grandmother, Kathy Lounsbury; grandparents, Ron and Dorris Lounsbury, daughter, Amya Rose Rummel; brothers and sisters, Michele Martin, Danielle Saloga, Johnny Saloga, Eric Saloga, Jennifer...
Nellie M. Smith
Jan 28, 2017
Smith, Nellie M., 97, of Geistown. Died Jan. 28, 2017, at Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born May 15, 1919, in Dean, Cambria County. Daughter of the late Peter and Rose Fontanella. Also preceded in death by husband, Joseph A. Smith, Sr.; daughter, Kathleen Cronan; and siblings, Edna, Inez, John, Mary Cesca, Leo, Mark and Albert. Survived by daughter Susan, wife...
Catherine M. Oleksa
Jan 23, 2017
OLEKSA – Catherine Mae, (Kitty) ,87, of East Taylor Township. Went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Catherine is the daughter of the late Michael Husla and Anna (Konitsky) Krawczyk. She is also preceded in death by her sister Irene (Husla) Henderson and brother John Husla...
Paul Raynor Ream
Jan 23, 2017
Ream, Paul Raynor, “Speedy”, 98, of Richland Twp. Died Jan, 23, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Nov. 27, 1918, in Johnstown. Son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Dora (Hoffman) Ream. Also preceded in death by wife, Edith Sleek; son, Joe “Chip” Ream; siblings, John and Donald Ream, Esther, Nina Belle and Norma Ream, and Norine Karoly. Survived by...
Betty M. Mottern
Jan 21, 2017
Mottern – Betty M., 84, Richland, died January 21, 2017, peacefully at Arbutus Park Manor, surrounded by loving family. Born September 16, 1932, in Mt. Carmel, PA, daughter of Reverend John and Elizabeth (Hulka) Janisak. Preceded in death by parents; and sons Jeffrey and Daniel Mottern. Survived by her husband, D. Quay Mottern; son, Dr. Richard Mottern married to Nina;...
Helen Marie Yakulik
Jan 21, 2017
Yakulik - Helen Marie, 70, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away peacefully in the arms of her daughters on January 21, 2017. Helen Marie was born in Johnstown to the late James Salata and Helen (Ziemba) Salata, East Taylor Township. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her beloved dog, Samantha. In addition to her mother,...
Edward Ziemba
Jan 20, 2017
Ziemba – Edward, 80, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 11, 1936 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Mary (Zuzak) Ziemba. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Joseph; siblings, Frank, Ted, Stella Pyshnik, John, Joe, Adell “Dolly”, and Chester “Chet”. He is survived by...
Lawrence F. Miller
Jan 17, 2017
Miller - Lawrence F., 91, of Hopewell, PA, passed away on January 17, 2017, at his residence. He was born on December 30, 1925 in Langdondale, PA, Son of the late Fred and Marie (Eichelberger) Miller. He was raised by his late grandparents, Abe and Mary (McCue) Eichelberger. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Patricia...
