Obituaries
Margaret Hamula
Jul 29, 2017
Hamula, Margaret, 95, Westmont Woods, formerly of Conemaugh. Died July 29, 2017, at Westmont Woods. Born April 4, 1922, in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Stritof) O’Saben. Also preceded in death by husband, Steve Hamula, who died Dec. 22, 1995; and 14 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Delores, wife of Edward Kisslak; granddaughter, Carol Kimble;...
Lawrence S. Galayda
Jul 26, 2017
Galayda – Lawrence S., “Larry”, 62, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 10, 1955, in Johnstown. Son of the late Steve and Florence A. (Niepokuj) Galayda. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Stephen A., “Sonny”. Survived. Brother of Stephanie, wife...
Marjorie I. Hetrick
Jul 23, 2017
Hetrick, Marjorie I., 86, passed away July 23, 2017, in Denver, Colorado following a prolonged illness. Born October 21, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, to Ivy (Heidorn) and Ernest Ribblett. She grew up in Geistown and graduated from Richland High School in 1948. Married to Vincent F. Hetrick in 1950. Member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents,...
Mary Jane Kemp
Jul 22, 2017
Kemp – Mary Jane, 79, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 18, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Susan (Vinisky) Sedlak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; daughter, Jacqueline; siblings, Anna Hagens, Mildred Garretson, Ruth Sedlak, George Jr. Mary Jane was a 1955 graduate...
Gary Long
Jul 22, 2017
Long, Gary, 73, of Richland. Died July 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born July 27, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late James W. and Mae E. (Clark) Long. Also preceded in death by sister Jolene Long and brother James Long. Survived by wife, Beverly A. (Herdman); children, Kimberly (Michael) Wolford, St. Louis, MO; James (Linda) Long, Ladson, SC;...
Patricia A. Rees
Jul 22, 2017
Rees – Patricia A., 86, Richland, died July 22, 2017 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born on July 25, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Roman T. and Mary (Meehan) Lux. Also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; sister, Katherine Lux; and brother, Roman F. Lux Jr.She is survived by nephews and nieces; Jack Lux, Roman Lux, Barbara...
Irene Huber
Jul 17, 2017
Huber, Irene, 79, Everett, died July 17, 2017 in Clearville. Born July 23, 1937 in Bethlehem, PA. Daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Keibonga) Kozics. Preceded in death by husband Ernest R. Huber. Survived by step-daughter, Donna married to Richard Lucas of Phillipsburg, NJ. At the family's request, all services will be private. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry...
John C. Martella
Jul 16, 2017
Martella, John C., 87, of Richland. Died July 16, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 12, 1930, in New Castle, PA Son of the late John C. and Sarah Kathleen (Watterson) Martella. Also preceded in death by wife, Rose Marie (Metz); son Joseph R.; brother, Joseph and sister, Rosemary McGregor. Survived by children, John III, married to Debra (Beck);...
Dixie R. Pebley
Jul 14, 2017
Pebley, Dixie R., 80, Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord July 14, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 12, 1936, in East Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Robert R. and Esther P. (Parks) Given. Preceded in death by sister, Betty L. Boring (Frank); and nephews, David M. Hicks and Aaron C. Coyle. Survived by daughter Roxanne P....
Kenneth D. Rouse
Jul 13, 2017
Rouse – Kenneth D., “Homie”, 61, Richland Township, formerly of Cape Coral, FL, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 5, 1955 in Alexandria, VA, son of the late Dorch and Georgia (Loun) Rouse. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia A. (Sanchez) Rouse; son, Ryan M. Murphy, and his...
Louise J. Niton
Jul 9, 2017
Niton, Louise J., 91, of The Villa, Johnstown. Passed away July 9, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 22, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Miklaucic) Ukmar. Also preceded in death by husband, Stanley; daughter, Beverly Mott; sister, Margaret Ofsanko; and son-in-law, Fran Wentz. Survived by loving family members; daughters, Diana L. (Stanley) Kowal of...
Andrea J. Gelormino
Jul 7, 2017
Gelormino, Andrea J., 68, of Richland, died July 7, 2017 at Rebekah Manor in Ebensburg. Born April 23, 1949 in Ebensburg, PA, daughter of Andrew and Evelyn Hajzus. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother; former husband, Gary D.; son, David and his wife; and daughter, Nicola and her fiance. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 10 at 10:00 AM...
Dorothy Mae Ruth
Jul 7, 2017
Ruth – Dorothy Mae, 89, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on March 10, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael J. and Mary (Strippy) Kokoruda. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Lou Dlhosh and Patricia A. Kokoruda. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Richard A....
Gerald C. Thomas
Jul 6, 2017
Thomas, Gerald C., “Jerry”, 84, of Belmont, passed away on July 6, 2017, at Amber Springs at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on April 25, 1933, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harold L. and Dorothy (Koontz)Thomas. He is also preceded in death by wife, Shelby Jean Haberkorn, granddaughter, Sara Kinback, and brother, Ronald. He is survived by daughters; Debora D....
Jacob James Hale
Jul 5, 2017
Our beautiful son and brother died Wednesday, July 5, 2017 as result of a tragic accident. Jacob grew up in a loving household and was the second of six children. He was the son of Margaret (Popovnak) Bearer and Paul B. Hale and step-mother Dawn Popovich. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, James Popovnak; and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth J. Hale. Survived...
Richard W. Croasmun
Jul 4, 2017
Croasmun – Richard W., 34, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2017 at his residence. Born on January 22, 1983 in Fort Hood, TX, son of Richard Wynn (Peggy) Croasmun, Seward, PA and Velma (George W. III) Brittingham, Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by uncles, Dennis and Allen. In addition to his father...
Thomas E. Krupa Sr.
Jun 29, 2017
Krupa – Thomas Sr., 87, Irwin, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017 at his residence. Born on March 28, 1930 in Johnstown, son of John and Mary (Medvetsky) Krupa. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Rudolph, and Eugene, and sister, Mary Magdalene Hopper. He is survived by his loving wife...
James M. Messler
Jun 22, 2017
Messler, James M., 68, Huntingdon, PA, formerly of Johnstown. Died June 22, 2017, at home. Preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Dorothy Messler; and infant daughter Jacqueline Megan Messler. Survived by sisters; Donna (Messler), Wife of Joseph Rushin, Indiana, PA; Peggy (Messler-Rice), wife of Francis Noreikis, Elizabethtown, PA; and Dorothy Jane (Messler), wife of Dennis Liska, Hedgesville, WV; also,...
Ann Hamula
Jun 22, 2017
Hamula, Ann, 90, of Jackson Twp., died June 22, 2017 at Windber Church of the Brethren Home. Born October 8, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Mary (Sejka) Tyno. Preceded in death by husband Harry. Survived by daughters, Mary Ann Johns and Irene Paul. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Committal Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements...
Terry Orosz
Jun 22, 2017
Orosz, Terry, 57, of Johnstown. Died June 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 5, 1960, in Johnstown. Son of the late Louis and Shirley (Jones) Orosz. Survived by siblings, Barbara (Jack) Simone; Darlene Ripka; Tommy (Phyllis); Theresa Ravida; Sandra (Ernie) Matula; Carol (Leonard) Walkowsky; and John; also, nieces and nephews. Formerly employed at Best Form. Terry resided at...
