Obituaries
Robert Leroy Martin
Dec 18, 2016
Martin – Robert Leroy, “Bob”, 45, Johnstown, went to be with his son his Lord on December 18, 2016 at his residence. Born on October 4, 1971 in Johnstown, son of Christopher L. Martin, married to the former Sharon L. Turner, Johnstown and Lucille “Cis” M. (Graham), wife of Harry “Danny” Keiper, East Taylor Township. Preceded in death by his...
Jospeh B. Mosso
Dec 15, 2016
Mosso – Joseph B., 83, Nanty Glo, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 3, 1933 in Nanty Glo, son of the late Joseph Mosso and Mary (Lightcap) Solar. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elizabeth H. (Schmelz) Mosso, Nanty Glo; children, David Mosso, Chalfont, PA,...
Bernard C. Burnosky
Dec 9, 2016
Burnosky – Bernard C., “Bernie”, 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on September 3, 1926 in Beaverdale, PA, son of Martin P. and Anna G. (Hovanec) Burnosky. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, George. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maria J....
George F. Kassick
Dec 6, 2016
Kassick, George F., 69, Mineral Point. Died Dec. 6, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 5, 1947, in Johnstown. Son of George and Helen (Krzanowsky) Kassick. Preceded in death by father, mother, son, Shawn Michael; and sister, Debbie (Yesenosky). Survived by wife of 50 years, Jane E. (Knepper); sons, Kevin George, married to former Susan (Laughard), Vinco; and Scott...
Frank P. Cummins
Dec 5, 2016
Cummins – Frank P., 94, Richland Township, died on December 5, 2016 at Windber Hospital. Born on May 6, 1922 in Johnstown, son of the late Harry F. Cummins and the late Josephine M. (Pfaff) Connor. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Loretta H. (Kiley) Cummins, Richland Township; daughter, Charlene Cummins Azar (David), Richland Township; son, Thomas...
Nellie V. Casale
Dec 1, 2016
Casale, Nellie V., 91, of Westmont. Died at Good Samaritan Department of Conemaugh Medical Center on December 1, 2016. Born September 18, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of Cyprian and Julia (Wolak) Przybylo. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Dr. Lawrence (Doc); infant son Christopher; sisters Anne, Carol, Lillian; and brothers, Nicholas and Vincent. Survived by sons Larry, married to Patricia...
Roy D. Kelly
Nov 29, 2016
KELLY – Roy D., 88 of Geistown. Passed away November 29, 2016 at the Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 8, 1928 in Vinco PA. Son of James and Cora (Dishong) Kelly. Preceded in death by parents; Brother Robert Grove and wife Minnie; Sister Ruth Ellen Gelles and husband Nick; Brother Merle Kelly and Brother in Law Wayne Michaels. Survived by...
Violet M. Wieczorek
Nov 27, 2016
Wieczorek - Violet M., 89, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 26, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Angeline (Widziszewska) Ziemba. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Joseph, Sr.; brothers, Blaine and Robert Ziemba; sisters, Olive Babyak and Angeline Hall; daughter-in-law, Dineen Wieczorek, and special...
Paul J. Kovac
Nov 23, 2016
Kovac, Paul J., 55, of Johnstown. He left us on Nov. 23, 2016, at home. Born Oct. 11, 1961 in Johnstown. Son of John P. Sr. and Alice V. (Ling) Kovac. Preceded in death by father and brother Robert A. Kovac. Survived by mother, Johnstown; daughter, Kayleigh Marie Kovac; siblings, John P. Jr. (Sharon); Helen (Barry) Pisarcik; Joseph A. (Ellie...
Vicki L. Burkett
Nov 18, 2016
Burkett, Vicki L., 45, Johnstown. Died Nov. 18, 2016. Born September 22, 1971, in Johnstown. Daughter of Raymond S. “Dusty” and Patricia A. (Buchan) Rhoades. Preceded in death by father in 2004; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by mother; husband Eugene; brothers, Donald (Mariel), Bill (Steff) and Jimmy (Mary) Rhoades. Also nieces and nephews. A 1989 graduate of Conemaugh...
Linda M. Lowery
Nov 14, 2016
Lowery – Linda M., 69, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2016 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on May 22, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Marie (Yingling) Reighard. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, John. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Roger L. Lowery Sr., East...

Isabel Diez del Rio
Nov 12, 2016
Diez del Rio, Isabel, 99, of Richland, died November 12, 2016 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born October 17, 1917 in Valencia, Spain, daughter of Victor and Isabel (Pelegri) Donate. Preceded in death by parents, and husband Peter, who died August 9, 2014. She is survived by nephew, Augustine Donate and his family; niece, Terresa Arnone and her family. Viewing...
Roy James Lint
Nov 10, 2016
Lint, Roy James, 90, of Lehigh Acres, Florida. Passed away November 10, 2016. Born October 9, 1926 in Hollsopple, Pa to John and Alberta (Yoder) Lint. He was preceded in death by two children Kathy and Michael. He is survived by his wife Esther (Buzzard) and three children; Deborah, married to Robert Foster; Rhonda married to Keith Kehl; and Daniel...
Jason T. Maldet
Nov 7, 2016
Maldet, Jason T., 44, of Hollsopple, PA. Died Nov. 7, 2016. Born Dec. 23, 1971, in Johnstown. Son of Thomas and Janet (Mitchell) Maldet of Johnstown. Also survived by wife, Wendy (Evans); children, Harley T. Alexzander R. and Willow J. Maldet. Brother of Tommi (Craig) Chesnutwood; and Jeffrey Maldet. Also nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Graduate of Greater Johnstown...
Harriet A. Schmid
Nov 6, 2016
Schmid – Harriet A., 87, Davidsville, formerly of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2016 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville, PA. Born on March 5, 1929 in Lock Haven, daughter of Glenn L. Sr. and Adeline M. (Yost) Hastings. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John C. Jr., “Jack” Schmid; brother, Glenn L. Hastings Jr.;...
Eva A. Zupancic
Nov 2, 2016
Zupancic – Eva A., 96, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016 at her residence. Born on July 15, 1920 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Mazurek) Bucior. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John M.; son Frank; sisters, Victoria Gutshall, Stella Dorofey, and Josephine Gabany; brother, Joseph, and her best friend...
Alan Joseph Biss
Oct 30, 2016
Alan Joseph, 35, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Oct. 30, 2016, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born June 10, 1981, in Greenbelt, Md., son of Frank Biss Jr., married to former Stephanie Galayda, Woodvale Heights, and Joanne M. (Rokosh), wife of Scott Randolph, Fort Wayne, Ind. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Frank Biss Sr., and aunt, Carol...
Thomas C. Bango
Oct 29, 2016
Bango – Thomas C., “Bunjo”, 71, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2016 at his residence. Born on April 5, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Minnie (Bosser) Bango. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, George; brother-in-law, George M. Moore, and sisters-in-law, Delores Berkebile, Vera Louise Cooper, Beverly White and Lois Dietz. He...

Ann L. Stefanik
Oct 27, 2016
Stefanik, Ann L., 90, of Geistown. Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2016, at home. Born on December 14, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Mikulsky) Nekosky. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Stefanik; brothers, Leo, Albert, John, Joseph, and Edward; and sisters, Mary, Rose, Helen, Agnes, and Veronica. She is...
Glenn L. Hastings, Jr.
Oct 27, 2016
Hastings, Glenn L., Jr., 85, of Richland. Died Oct. 27, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 31, 1931, in Lock Haven, PA. Son of the late Glenn L. and Adaline (Yost) Hastings. Also preceded in death by wife, Theresa Pauline “Ginny” (Grove); son Jerry D. Hastings; and great granddaughter, Freya Jean Weir. Survived by son Gary L., married to...