Obituaries
Thomas A. Kotch Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Kotch Jr. – Thomas A., 63, Indian Lake, formerly of Richland Township, died on September 7, 2016 at Windber Hospice from Multiple System Atrophy. This horrific degenerative neurological disease that took the life of a wonderful caring husband and father far too soon. He bravely fought to live for 9 long years and as the end neared he worried not...
Tara Kathleen Plovish
Sep 7, 2016
Plovish – Tara Kathleen, 37, Blough. The biggest 2 year-old took her last car ride to God’s swing set on September 7, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home with her Mom and Dad at her side. Those who went before her to make sure there are plenty of potato chips and Slim Jims were her paternal grandparents, Steve and...
Diane L. Berkebile
Sep 6, 2016
Berkebile, Diane L. 68, of Richland. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 6, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 7, 1948, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Dee Q. and Margaret (Turner ) Blough. Also preceded in death by step fathers, William East and William Paul Bowman. Survived by husband, Gary V. Berkebile;...
Eleanor D. Moskal
Sep 6, 2016
Moskal, Eleanor, D., 90, of Richland, died September 6, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 26, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Mary (Siminsky) Shurin. Preceded in death by husband, William J., son, William D., who died Sept. 11, 2001 in the World Trade Towers. daughter, Paulette D. Zabkar, and eight siblings. Survived by daughter-in-law, Lorraine Moskal; son-in-law,...
Adam S. Cuturilo, Jr.
Sep 1, 2016
Cuturilo, Adam S. Jr., 65, of Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2016. Born on February 13, 1951 in Johnstown, son of Adam Sr. and Sophie (Gasior) Cuturilo. Preceded in death by father; grandparents, Marko and Anna Cuturilo and Steven and Anna Gasior; and godchild, Shontelle Ostinowsky. He is survived by sons, Adam S., married to Michelle;...
Betty J. Bara
Aug 30, 2016
Bara – Betty J., 73, Dunlo, was called home on August 30, 2016, at her residence. Born on June 29, 1943 in Beaverdale, PA. Daughter of Michael and Jean (Long) Brandick. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Audrey Surap and Judy Hunter, brother Michael Brandick, and brothers-in-law, David “Hezzy” Bara and Anthony Surap. Survived by loving husband of 52...
Margery E Lehman
Aug 29, 2016
Lehman, Margery E., 93, Johnstown. Died Aug. 29, 2016, at The Villa. Born Mar. 18, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Kocher) Lehman. Also preceded in death by siblings; Anna Louise, Robert, Dick Lehman, Betty King and Kathy Lehman Holtzman; and nephew, Brian Holtzman. Survived by brother in law, Robert Holtzman; 17 nieces and nephews and...
LaVerne Mislanovich
Aug 23, 2016
Mislanovich – LaVerne, 85, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on August 23, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on May 17, 1931 in Clairton, PA. Daughter of Daniel and Mary (Blasko) Semack. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Agnes Semack and Rose Mary Ponist. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, George Mislanovich Sr.,...
Reed M. May
Aug 22, 2016
May – Reed M., 90, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at Westmont Woods. He was born on May 20, 1926 in Jerome, PA. Son of Harper and Edith (Adams) May. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Reed “Skipper” May Jr. and siblings, Harry, Aillene, and Paul. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years,...
Herbert E. Brickner
Aug 22, 2016
Brickner - Herbert E., “Herb”, 87, of Jackson Township, passed away on August 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1928 in East Conemaugh. Son of Harvey J. and Hazel V. (Hagerich) Brickner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria M., who passed away on November 2, 2009; infant son, Thomas and...
Lawrence L. Lear
Aug 16, 2016
Lear, Lawrence L. Jr., 92, of Richland Township, died August 16, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 11, 1925 in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence L. Lear, Sr. and Margaret E. (Phillips) Lear. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Eleanore J. (Zalewski) Lear, who passed on March 24, 2004. Also preceded in death by brothers William,...
Charles R. Ickes, lll
Aug 13, 2016
Ickes, Charles R., lll, 23, of Johnstown. Died Aug. 13, 2016, at home after battling with PTSD. Born Feb. 25, 1993, in Johnstown. Son of Charles R. Jr. and Cynthia M. (Bennett) Ickes. Preceded in death by paternal and maternal grandparents. In addition to his parents he is survived by sister Courtney and fiancée’, Josh Stillwagon. Nephew of Ann and...
Telford Wayne Allison
Aug 12, 2016
Allison, Telford W., “Wayne”, 87, of Richland. Died August 12, 2016, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born November 9, 1928 in Johnstown, PA., son of the late John B. and Mary M. (Knisley) Allison. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Vera J. (Moore) Allison; son John E. Allison; brother Ronald C.; and sister, Vera L. Adams. Survived by these children, Bruce...
Dorothy A. Ramirez
Aug 11, 2016
Ramirez – Dorothy A., 72, of Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2016 at Golden Living Center. Born on August 15, 1943 in Boltz, PA, daughter of Crawford L. and Katherine D. (Pearce) Corson. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John “Guggy” Ramirez; siblings, Mary Winkleman, Laura Yoder, Betty Jones, and...
Anna H. Hagens
Aug 6, 2016
Hagens - Anna H., Richland Township, went to be with our Lord, on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Born August, 27, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Susan (Vinisky) Sedlak. Also preceded in death by beloved husband of 46 years, John W.; sisters, Mildred Garretson, Ruth Sedlak, and brother, George Sedlak Jr. Survived by loving and devoted son, Dr. Gary A. Hagens,...
Gloria M. Smith
Aug 6, 2016
Smith – Gloria M., (Platt), 70, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016 at West Penn Hospital Hospice Unit, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on August 13, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles W. Sr. and Madeline (Ream) Platt. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charles W. “Bud” Jr., Delbert M. “Delby”, and Robert N “Bobby”....
June V. Eremento
Aug 4, 2016
Eremento – June V., 92, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 13, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Roy J. and Catherine L. (George) Naugle. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Christopher Eremento, and sisters, Dorothy Tremko and Rae Petriska. She is survived by her son,...
Patricia A. Kokoruda
Aug 3, 2016
Kokoruda – Patricia A., 82, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2016 at her residence. Born on April 18, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael J. and Mary S. (Strippy) Kokoruda. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Mary L. Dlhosh. She is survived by her loving siblings, Dorothy M. (Richard) Ruth, Geistown, Robert J.,...
Alice Mae Berkebile
Aug 3, 2016
Berkebile, Alice Mae, (Lindenberg), 90, of Richland. Went home to be with her Lord August 3, 2016, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born May 28, 1926 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Kane) Lindenberg. Also preceded in death by husband of 69 years, Doyle D. Berkebile on Feb. 5, 2016; brother William,; brother Paul and wife Hazel;...
Clara B. Varchol
Aug 2, 2016
Varchol, Clara B. (Boring), 90, Johnstown. Died August 2, 2016, at home. Born May 12, 1926 in Lockport, Pa. Daughter of the late John Boring and Mary Boring Carmichael. Also proceeded in death by her husband, William C. Varchol; daughter, Donna Lee Varchol; granddaughter, Amy Horn; and siblings Charles R. Boring, Pearl Boring, and Morris Boring. Survived by daughter, Gwendolyn...
