Obituaries
Russell Richard Reed
Jun 3, 2016
Reed, Russell Richard, 63, of Ferndale. Died June 3, 2016, as a result of an auto accident. Born May 11, 1953 in Clinton Twp., PA. Son of the late Earl and Anna Mary Schleicher. Survived by brother Rick Schleicher of Johnstown. Also a daughter and a granddaughter. Private funeral services by Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. Cremation by Laurel Highlands Crematory...
Amy Sue Horn (Kovach-Barkley)
Jun 3, 2016
Horn (Kovach- Barkley), Amy Sue, 46, Johnstown. Died as a result of an accident June 3, 2016. Born August 1, 1969 in Lancaster, PA. Daughter of Paul B. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Varchol) Horn, both of Johnstown. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children; Thomas Cody Gibson, Johnstown, Shellbie Kovach, Indiana, PA, David Hale, Johnstown, and Cheyenne...
Donna Lee Donahey
May 31, 2016
Donahey - Donna Lee, 66, of Arbutus Park Manor, Richland Township, formerly of Oakland, died surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2016 at Windber Hospice. She was born February 27, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of Ivan and June Donahey. Preceded in death by her parents, nephew Chad Stein and brother-in-law Walt Stein. Survived by siblings Bonnie Stein, Yardley PA;...
Nora Gene Walker
May 30, 2016
Walker – Nora “Gene”, 89, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2016. Born October 29, 1926 in Spring Church, PA, daughter of William C. and Tressa A. (Fredrick) McQuaide. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William F. Walker; sisters, Dorothy L. Stone, Kathleen Williamson, and Betty Wingard. She...
Cecelia A. Roy
May 27, 2016
Roy – Cecelia A., 83, Johnstown, died on May 27, 2016 at home. To know her was to love her. Kind, generous, fun and funny, Cecelia was a remarkable woman. Born on March 30, 1933 in Johnstown to Stephen Sr. and Magdaline Murgas, Cecelia was the life of our party. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Pamela J. Harnett
May 26, 2016
Harnett (Graham), Pamela J., 59, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2016, at Cambria Care Center. Born on October 19, 1956 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harman A. Graham Jr. and Joyce (Beatty), wife of Daniel Deter, Geistown Borough. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband, Hank Harnett, and...
Irene M. Zoretich
May 25, 2016
Zoretich, Irene M., 86, of Richland. Died May 25, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born April 2, 1930, in Monessen, PA. Daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Samsky) Paulina. Also preceded in death by husband, Peter Zoretich, Jr. in 1987; and two infant brothers and an infant sister. Survived by sons, Kenneth P. and Dan Zoretich. Member of St....
Velma Lucia Costanzo
May 22, 2016
Costanzo, Velma Lucia, 96, of Richland. Died May 22, 2016, in Sun City West, AZ. Born Feb. 5, 1920, in Moss Creek, PA. Daughter of the late Pietro and Susanna (Perticari) Carnevali. Also preceded in death by husband, Arthur E. “Art” Costanzo; siblings, Joseph, Valentina, Dominick, Hugo and Raymond. Survived by these children; John (Cindy Mundwiler), St. John, Virgin Islands;...
Betty Ann Ickes
May 19, 2016
Ickes, Betty Ann., 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2016, at The Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. She was born on September 30, 1930, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Andrew and Christine (Klanduch) Saydak. Also preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Ickes Sr.; siblings, Ethel Friedman, Eleanor Theys, Irene Shaffer...
Walter L. McCombie
May 19, 2016
McCombie, Walter L., 88, Johnstown, passed on May 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bakerton, son of the late Walter J. & Mary (Harris) McCombie. Preceeded in death by parents, son-in-law’s, David Colbert and Mark Peretin; sisters Dorothy Yeager, Ruth Allison and Olive Bailey; and sister-in-law Caroline Gosnell. Survived by his wife of 67 years,...
Lester L. Reitz
May 18, 2016
Reitz, Lester L., “Dude”, 87, of Geistown Borough, passed away on May 18, 2016 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on December 16, 1928 in Johnstown. Son of Lester C. and Mary J. (Short) Reitz. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard, William, and James and sisters, Jane Reitz, Ethel Reitz, Lois Jones, and Rosemary Mainhart-Reitz. He...
Peter Yanko
May 16, 2016
Yanko – Peter, 90, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on June 7, 1925 in Franklin Borough, son of George and Helen (Masich) Yanko. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank, Steve, George, John, and Michael; sisters, Mary Michnya and Anna Boryk. He...
Edward F. Dillon
May 13, 2016
Dillon – Edward F., 60, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 15, 1955 in Johnstown, son of Maletius and Mary (Johns) Dillon-Burns. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; father-in-law, Neal Dravis and step father, Robert Burns. He is survived by his loving wife of 39...
Timothy Edward Hornick
May 13, 2016
Hornick – Timothy Edward, 55, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2016 at his residence. Born on January 16, 1961 in Lackawanna, NY, son of Bernard C. and Agnes L. (Over) Hornick. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his children, Rosalie, married to Douglas Bench, Jr., Stephanie, Tiffany, Timothy C., Christopher, and...
Doris E. Headlund
May 11, 2016
Headlund, Doris E., 85, of Richland. Died May 11, 2016, at Richland Woods. Born Feb. 21, 1931, in Swengel, Union County, PA. Daughter of the late Bruce W. and Mildred G. (McCormick) Catherman. Also preceded in death by husband of 47 years, John C. Headlund; and sister Shelby Maynard. Survived by these children; Debra, of Oakmont, PA; John (Denise Baughman),...
Charles W. Deitke
May 8, 2016
Deitke – Charles W., “Sonny”, 87, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2016 at his residence. Born on November 30, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Elizabeth C. (Fombank) Deitke. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margaret “Marge” (Serokman) Deitke; sisters, Grace Davis and Marion Cockrell, and a brother, Ronald G. He...
Marie G. Dona
May 7, 2016
Dona, Marie G., 92, of Richland. Died May 7, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 25, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Clair and Charlotte (Hardy) O’Connor. Also preceded in death by sisters, Hilda Cemo and Eileen Bassett. Survived by husband of 71 years, Joseph Dona; children, Sandra (Richard) Barlett, Suzanne Pitera, and C. Joseph (Trudy) Dona; grandchildren,...
John E. Allison
May 6, 2016
Allison, John E., 54, of West Virginia, formerly of Johnstown. Died May 6, 2016, in West Virginia. Born October 2, 1961, in Johnstown. Son of Telford W. and Vera J. (Moore) Allison. Preceded in death by his mother. Survived by father; siblings, Bruce Allison, Daniel Allison, Pamela Carpenter, Mary Lynn Dooley, Kimberly Huet and Julie Goggin and partner Michael...
Andrew P. Molnar
May 2, 2016
Molnar – Andrew P., “Punda”, 68, Windber, formerly of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2016 at Windber Medical Center. Born on April 18, 1948 in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Annie (Slavich) Molnar. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Delores A. (Stawarz) Molnar, Windber; daughter, Chrissy M, wife...
Claude "Bud" McKinley
May 2, 2016
McKinley – Claude (“Bud”), 85 of Johnstown, PA died peacefully on May 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 16, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Bessie McKinley. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Clark, John, Robert, and Harry, and sisters, Cass, Louise, Laura, and Alice (Pat). Survived by wife, Pat, of 62 years, children Greg, married...
