Obituaries

Jul 24, 2016

Gregg, Laura, 93, of Richland Twp. Died July 24th 2016, at Westmont Woods. Born September 24th, 1922, in Lilly Pa. Daughter of the late James and Mabel (Ellis) Lotito. Also preceded in death by husband Joseph Gregg Jr.; son-in-law, Donald R. Colvin; grandson, Thomas J. Gregg Jr.; brothers, Carmen, Nicholas and Robert Lotito; and sisters, Rose Shingler, Catherine Deluca, Anna...

Jul 22, 2016

Herdman – William, F. Sr., “Bill”, 88, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2016 at Windber Hospital. Born on October 18, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Frank and Florence G. (White) Herdman. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia G. (Silbaugh) Herdman; infant daughter, Mary Anne; son, William F. Jr.; siblings, Paul, Maurice “Moe”,...

Jul 17, 2016

 

Englehart, Terrence E., 63, of Johnstown. Died July 17, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born July 6, 1953, in Johnstown. Son of Donald C. And Ruth C. (Donnelly) Englehart. Preceded in death by father; and brother Donald. Survived by mother; wife of 38 years, Roberta (Burke); siblings, Deborah (Daniel) Ingram, William (Terri), Edward (Bev) and Robert (Sheila) Englehart; brother-in...

Jul 16, 2016

Hastings, Theresa Pauline, “Ginny”, 86, of Richland. Died July 16, 2016, at Laurel View Village. Born June 1, 1930, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles E. and Anna (Ziesman) Grove. Also preceded in death by son, Jerry D. Hastings; and great granddaughter, Freya Jean Weir; sister, Clara Hogan and brother, Charles “Chubby” Grove.  Survived by husband, Glenn L. Hastings;...

Jul 9, 2016

Hillegass – Roy P. Sr., 60, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2016 at his residence. Born on June 16, 1956 in Johnstown, son of Jack Sr. and Arlene (Rager) Hillegass. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jack G. Nelson; sister, Gloria Hill. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years,...

Jul 7, 2016

Fisher, Frederick W. “Fred”, 66, Salix, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2016, at Home. Born on July 7, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Wayne Fisher and Margaret (Webb) Fisher. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Deanna (Jones); son, Chad and wife, Melissa (Stiffler) Fisher; daughter, Misty and husband, Jon Slavic,...

Jul 5, 2016

Stiffler - Matthew Wayne, 44, Hooversville, passed away in his home unexpectedly on July 5, 2016. Born February 19,1972 in Johnstown son of George E. Stiffler and the late Nedra G. (Taylor) Stiffler. Preceded in death by mother, Nedra G. (Taylor) Stiffler, maternal grandmother, Blodwyn Taylor, fraternal grandparents Earl and Jacqueline Stiffler, uncles, Jim Stiffler and Dave Taylor, aunt, Becky...

Jul 4, 2016

Brown, Janet E., 65, of Seanor. Died July 4, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 18, 1950, in Windber. Daughter of the late John and Lois Alexander. Also preceded in death by aunt, Rosemary Stager. Survived by soulmate, Jack E. Figard; children, Heidi (Kevin) Brown, Everett, PA; and Jeffery (Mindy) Figard, New Florence, PA.; grandchildren, Kerrie Smith, Casey Smith,...

Jun 30, 2016

McDowell, Francis A., 80, of Richland. Died June 30, 2016, in Dublin, Ireland. Born July 15, 1935, in Windber. Son of the late Katherine R. McDowell-Holsinger. Also preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Raeleen A. (Barrett) McDowell. Survived by children; Dennis (Cheryl); Heather (John) Schultz; and Shawn (Robin); and 3 Grandchildren. Also nieces and nephews. Army veteran of...

Jun 29, 2016

Brandle – Mary Katherine, 92, Geistown, went home on June 29, 2016 at her residence. Born on June 21, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Clem (Chief) and Eleanor (Engelhart) Erlinger. Preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, her husband, William “Bill” Brandle; son, William “Billy”; daughter, Mary “Kitty” Botteicher, and son-in-law, Jack Bracken. Also sisters, Barbara...

Jun 29, 2016

Baligush – Theodore, 83, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2016 at his residence. Born on October 26, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Peter and Susan (Belush) Baligush. Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kristen Baligush; siblings, John, Jean Knipple, Martha Toth, Ann Majcher, and Olga Pinizzotto. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 27, 2016

Sheafer - Edward David Jr. “Ted”, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy (Ret.), passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Central City, PA, after a sudden illness. Born on November 27, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Edward and Frances (Spraggon) Sheafer. He is survived by his former wife and friend, Enid Suzanne Sheafer, two daughters, Elizabeth...

Jun 21, 2016

Curtis, Rosemarie, 77, of Southmont, died June 21, 2016 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born September 30, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Krempasky.  Services will be private with Fr. Robert C. Hall officiating.  Committal at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. Condolences may be posted to wharrisfuneralhome.com.

Jun 20, 2016

Murphy – Inez V., 97, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2016 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on November 22, 1918 in Rummel, PA, daughter of Scott C. and Hattie (Knipple) Corle. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert W. Murphy; brothers, Bernard, Sheldon, Russell, Scott, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy (Betts) Lois...

Jun 20, 2016

Dellavecchia – Raymond E., 82, Davidsville, died on June 20, 2016 at Laurel View Village. Born on August 27, 1933 in Manteca, CA. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth E. (Mangus) Dellavecchia, Davidsville; sons, R. Guy Dellavecchia and his wife, Chiharu, San Jose, CA, David W. Dellavecchia, Los Gatos, CA, and Mark A. Dellavecchia, Campbell,...

Jun 17, 2016

Licht – George R., 71, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2016 at his residence. Born on February 10, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert G. and Dorothy E. (Kitzmiller) Licht. He is survived by his loving children, Erik G., Johnstown, Marlena L., wife of Kenneth M. Dinger, Greensburg, PA, and Ryan Licht, Pittsburgh,...

Jun 17, 2016

Saintz – Dolores M., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 25, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Bertha (Grumbling) Howie. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward P. Saintz Jr.; daughter, Nannette M. Wheeler; great grandson, Shawn Saintz; siblings, Gail, Avonelle Martin, and Verndell Malone....

Jun 13, 2016

Moore – Melissa J., 48, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016 at her residence. Born on January 4, 1968 in Johnstown, daughter of Garry W. Moore, Jackson Township and the late Margaret Jane (Taylor) Moore. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving siblings, Robert L. Moore, married to the former...

Jun 11, 2016

Thomas – Sylvia J., “Saya”, 77, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. Born on September 5, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Bessie (Gasior) Gvozdich. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Maurice Thomas Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Christine M, wife of Daniel...

Jun 4, 2016