Obituaries
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...
Loretta H. Cummins
Jan 16, 2017
Cummins, Loretta H., 101, Richland Township, died on January 16, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on May 21, 1915 in Greensburg, daughter of the late James W. and the late Mary (Cleary) Kiley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Cummins. She is survived by her loving daughter, Charlene Cummins Azar (David),...
Dolores Ann Partsch
Jan 16, 2017
Partsch, Dolores Ann, 79, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2017 at her residence. Born on April 5, 1937 in Johnstown daughter of Joseph and Frances (McCall) Hartnett. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Thomas and Joseph; and sister, Grace. She is survived by children, Kimberley, Lisa, Michelle, Lori, and Michael; 9 grandchildren; and...
Wyona A. Shaffer
Jan 13, 2017
Shaffer, Wyona A., 95, of Richland. Went to be with our Lord Jan. 13, 2017. Born Nov. 8, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Frank H. and Cora M. (Paul) Berkey. Also preceded in death by husband Galen M. Shaffer; siblings, Thelma, Paul, Gerald and Wade Berkey; son in laws, Bob Trent and Bill Huss. Survived by daughters, Romayne...
Lorraine K. Saintz
Jan 12, 2017
Saintz, Lorraine K. “Rainy”, 70, of Benshoff Hill. Died Jan. 12, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 3, 1946, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Luigi and Gladys (Spalazzi) Bertoncini; and sister in law, Nannette Saintz. Survived by husband of 49 years, DeVon R. Saintz; son, Michael (Michelle) Saintz; and grandson, Brandon. Sister of Gary Bertoncini. Sister in law...
Jerry Ray Bassett
Jan 10, 2017
Bassett – Jerry Ray, 77, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 4, 1939 in Johnstown, son of Raymond and Louella (Martin) Bassett. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife, Irene (Hochstein) Bassett, and brother, Forrest. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Doris J. (Umbaugh)...
Nancy C. Faith
Jan 5, 2017
Faith, Nancy C., 77, of Geistown. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2017, at home. Born Dec. 28, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James I. and Mildred T. (White) Gay. Also, preceded in death by sister, L. Gayle Cauffiel; and in laws, Delmas and Ida Mae Faith. Survived by loving husband of 59 years, Ronald...
Robert G. O'Shea
Jan 5, 2017
O’Shea, Robert G. “Bob”, 90, of Geistown. Died Jan. 5, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born September 21, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Thomas N. and Helen B. (Emerick) O’Shea. Survived by loving wife of 66 years, Kathryn L. (Sellers); children, Karen, wife of Russ Brubaker; Patricia, wife of Mark Beigay; grandchildren, Stacy (Patrick) Colbert, Michelle (Daniel) Bumgarner,...
Andrew John Snyder
Jan 4, 2017
Snyder, Andrew John, who dedicated his life to his country, his family and his faith. Andy was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and served in the United States Navy and on assignment with the United States Marine Corps in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His assignments included Composite Squadron VC-4,...
John B. Candler
Jan 2, 2017
Candler, John B., 68, Somerset, formerly of Vinco. Died Jan. 2, 2017, at home. Born Jan. 31, 1948, in Johnstown. Son of the late John D. and Eileen M. (Bowen) Candler. Survived by siblings; Cheryl (Harlan) Fricke, Hanover, PA; Patty Bickel, Glendale, PA; Michelle (William) Bimeal, Rochester, PA; Lisa Moore, Cranberry, PA; and Jeanine (Kenneth) Hite, Carrolltown, PA.; uncle of...
George Welker Hancock
Dec 31, 2016
Hancock, George Welker, 97, Oakland. Went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2016 at home. Born August 11, 1919, in Mount Union, Huntington County. Preceded in death by parents, Edith (Bard) and Tone Hancock; 8 siblings, first wife Josephine M. (Swope) in 1948; second wife Margaret P. (Byrne) in 1994 and longtime companion Ruth Miller in 2015. He...
