Obituaries
Marie C. Hill
Mar 16, 2017
Hill – Marie C., 93, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on September 6, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of August and Rose Roos. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William, and brother, Elmer. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl Hill, Johnstown; step sons, Dexter Hill, married...
Pearl L. Sedlemeyer
Mar 9, 2017
Sedlemeyer – Pearl L., 89, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 20, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincent and Catherine (Berg) Locher. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Vincent “Sonny”, and William, Dorothy Cober, and Katherine McKelvey, and brothers-in-law, Henry Cober, Donald McKelvey, and Joseph Yagodich....
Donald Yackulich
Mar 7, 2017
Yackulich – Donald, “Butch”, 78, of Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 18, 1938 in Parkhill, son of Michael and Anna (Berzonsky) Yackulich. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings; George, John, Charlie, Michael, Paul, Anna Kopyt and Mary Partsch, and father and mother-in-law, Pete and Zelma Novitsky....
Clarence W. Seftic
Mar 6, 2017
Seftic, Clarence W. “C.W.” “Skeets”, 89, of Richland Twp. Died Mar. 6, 2017, at Arbutus Manor. Born Sept. 3, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Gregory and Mary Ann (Chrapkiewcz) Szewczyk. Also preceded in death by wife, Florence M. (Gregorchik); siblings, Helen Blasic, Joseph Sucheck, Michael Seftick, Angela Kush and George Seftick. Survived by children; Susan M. (Paul) Smocer;...
Merrill L. Mordan
Mar 5, 2017
Mordan – Merrill L., 96, Davidsville, PA, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2017 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born on September 25, 1920 in Mount Pleasant Township, Columbia County, PA, son of William James and Harriet P. (Eves) Mordan. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Frances Riggs. He is survived by his loving wife...
Aaron Scott March, Sr.
Mar 2, 2017
March, Aaron Scott Sr., 39, of Johnstown. Died Mar. 2, 2017. Born Sept. 20, 1977, in Johnstown. Son of Donald A. Moore and June S. Lowery. Survived by parents; sons, Aaron, Jr. and Chad March; sister, Bryanna Gaunt, Chad Moore and Amanda Zabala; and extended family. Aaron loved to cook, write music, poetry and read. He was very much loved...
Virginia Irene Hayes
Mar 1, 2017
Hayes – Virginia Irene, 90, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2017 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 28, 1927 in Cumberland, MD, daughter of Willard E. and Mary L. (Wiland) Everett. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth E.; 1 brother and 2 sisters. She is survived by her loving children,...
Charles W. Thurman
Feb 24, 2017
Thurman, Charles W., 73, of Richland Twp., formerly of Palmyra, PA. Died Feb. 24, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 21, 1943, in Oak Hill, WV. Son of the late Charles O. and Juanita (Hipes) Thurman. Also, preceded in death by first wife, Christine (Smith) Thurman. Survived by wife, Judy (Toki-Kopco) Thurman; children, Clarissa (Stephen O’Donnell), Harrisburg; and Jonathan...
James E. Orr Jr.
Feb 22, 2017
Orr - James E. Jr., “Jim”, 78, formerly of Westmont, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2017 at Windber Hospice with his children and grandchildren at his side. Jim was born on November 9, 1938 in Johnstown and raised here. Preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; parents, James E. Orr Sr. and Carolyn (Noble) Orr; his sisters, Enid Miller...
Catherine L. Brennan
Feb 22, 2017
Brennan – Catherine L., 97, Echo, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 23, 1920 in Echo, PA, daughter of Andrew and Ida (Heinrich) Bimeal. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas J.; brothers, Robert and Arthur. She is survived by her loving children, Carol A., wife of...
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...
