Obituaries
Patricia A. Owens
Dec 29, 2016
Owens – Patricia A. “Patty”, 52, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2016 at her residence. Born on September 21, 1964 in Johnstown, daughter of John F. and Rita M. (Gallegher) Owens. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Jack Nelson; sisters, Cathy Lovejoy and Joanne Owens; father-in-law, Alex Lermineau Jr. She is survived by her...
M. Faye Hagerich
Dec 25, 2016
Hagerich, M. Faye, 84, of Jackson Township, passed away on December 25, 2016, at Cambria Care Center. Born on February 28, 1932 in Sidman. Daughter of O.J. and Elizabeth (Brewer) Shaffer. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elizabeth Anne Shaffer and a brother, Samuel L. Shaffer. Survived by loving husband of 60 years, Paul T. Hagerich; son,...
James "Terry" T. McGrath
Dec 24, 2016
McGrath, James T. "Terry", 69 of Johnstown, Died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2016, in Virginia Beach, Va. He was born on January 11, 1947, in Johnstown, PA. Terry was preceded in death by his father, James McGrath and wife, Christine McGrath. He is survived by his mother, Betty McGrath; sisters, Judy (Bob) Murphy and Carole (Henry) Dulak; daughters, Amy (Jeff) Muller, Missie Howell; and...
Larry L. Gall
Dec 22, 2016
Gall, Larry L., 66, of Richland Township. Died Dec. 22, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Sept. 30, 1950, in Windber. Son of the late Julius and Helen (Gore) Gall. Also preceded in death by brother, David Gall; and sister-in-law, Donna (Allmond) Gall. Survived by wife Ann M. (Lechak); son Larry Gall; and daughter, Hope Gall. Brother of Gene (Dawn...
Donna J. Guyan
Dec 21, 2016
Guyan – Donna J., 69, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2016, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on May 24, 1947 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by step father, Herman Goehres, and daughter-in-law, Kathy Guyan. She is survived...
Julia Spiker
Dec 20, 2016
Spiker – Julia “Judy”, 90, formerly of Johnstown, PA, died December 20, 2016 at her son’s home in Kittanning, PA. Born on Nov. 17, 1926 in Cairnbrook, PA, daughter of Charles and Nancy (Lempel) Radyk. Preceded in death by her husband, C. Kennard Spiker on Nov. 24, 1986; parents; two brothers: John and Father Michael Radyk and daughter-in-law, Wanda (Hoffman)...
Irene M. Engbert
Dec 19, 2016
Engbert, Irene M., 94, of Johnstown. Died Dec. 19, 2016, at Conemaugh medical Center. Born April14, 1922, in Uniontown, PA. Daughter of the late John and Mary Florkevich. Survived by daughter, Mary Ella (Art) Watts; grandchildren, Eve (Darren) Gino, Valerie Watts and Christina Watts; great grandchildren, Eden, Evan, Zachary and Joseph. Retired from Dietary Dept. at Conemaugh Medical Center. A...
Helen L. Gall
Dec 19, 2016
Gall – Helen L., 93, Richland Township, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2016 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on March 15, 1923 in Windber, daughter of Phillip and Malura (Mickle) Gore. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Julius Gall; son, David T.; daughter-in-law, Donna (Allmond) Gall; brother, Robert, and sister,...
Donald D. Ressler
Dec 18, 2016
Ressler, Donald D., 80, East Taylor Twp. Died Dec. 18, 2016, at home. Born June 30, 1936, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Elsie (Good) Ressler. Also preceded in death by brothers, Chester Price, Sr. and Wesley Ressler; and sister, Iona “Sis” Sandmier. Survived by wife, Antoinette M. (Harper); children, Roxanne, Barry and Diane. Six grandchildren and six...
Kevin G. Roberts
Dec 18, 2016
Roberts, Kevin G., 33, of Dunlo. Went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 18, 2016, at home. Born July 3, 1983, in Johnstown. Son of Richard Roberts and Cathy Mull. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John C. and Harriet Schmid and paternal grandparents, Ralph and Sarah Roberts. Survived by loving wife Amanda (Custer) Roberts; and children, Hannah,...
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...
