Obituaries
Elaine Brzana
Aug 1, 2016
Brzana (Hamaty) - Elaine, 79, sadly passed away on August 1, 2016, after a long courageous battle with cancer that spanned from 2002 until the good Lord said enough suffering my dear child, time to come home where you will be free of all earthly pain. Elaine was her family’s everything. She taught her children to be compassionate, kind and...
Naomi Ruth Fether
Jul 27, 2016
Fether – Naomi Ruth, “Gram”, 89, Richland Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her residence. Born on May 18, 1927 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Francis Isaac and Palmer Emily (Kestermont) Ritchey. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wilbur...
Lacy Gore
Jul 27, 2016
Gore, Lacy, “Rebel”, 93, of Windber, died July 27, 2016. Born December 18, 1922, in Horry County, South Carolina. Son of Dexter and Lily (Calder) Gore. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred L. (Rosenbaum) Gore; grandson, Samuel Stiles; great granddaughter, Aubrey Roberts, and brothers, Gordon and Robert Gore; and daughter in law, Cheri Gore. He is survived by...
Richard G. Kalinyak
Jul 25, 2016
Kalinyak – Richard G., 73, Portage, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1942 in East Conemaugh, son of Michael and Mary (Yewcic) Kalinyak. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas and Michael, and sister-in-law, Donna Lee O’Dowd. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Janet...
Francis K. Schrott
Jul 24, 2016
Schrott – Francis K., “Frank”, also known as “Sonny” to his family and childhood friends, 87, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 1, 1928 in Reading Mines, Somerset County, PA, son of Francis E. and Catherine A. (Betts) Schrott. Preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife,...
Patrick Flanagan Sr.
Jul 24, 2016
Flanagan Sr. – Patrick, 79, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2016 at his residence. Born on October 29, 1936 in Nanty Glo, son of George and Mary F. (Leith) Flanagan. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Lily Swartz; brother, James, and sister-in-law, Marie (Barosky) Flanagan. He is survived by his loving wife of 53...
Laura Gregg
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...
William F. Herdman Sr.
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”,...
Terrence E. Englehart
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...
Theresa Pauline Hastings
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;...
Roy Paul Hillegass, Sr.
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,...
Frederick W. Fisher
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,...
Matthew Wayne Stiffler
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...
Janet E. Brown
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,...
Francis A. McDowell
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...
Mary Katherine Brandle
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...
Theodore Baligush
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...
Edward David Sheafer Jr.
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...
Rosemarie Curtis
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.
Inez V. Murphy
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...
