Obituaries
Marian M. Bunja
Apr 27, 2016
Bunja - Marian, M., 92, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Richland. Born on July 13, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Effie J. (Foust) Gerber. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brothers, William R. and James R. and sisters, Helen M. Wisor, Elizabeth L. Gorzelsky, and V....
Jean L. Erb
Apr 22, 2016
Erb, Jean L., 93, Windber, formerly of Geistown. Died April 22, 2016, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born Mar. 11, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James Webster and Edith (Hammerle) Seigh. Also preceded in death by husband, J. Frank Erb; siblings, Mary Ellen Ball and James W. “Bill” Seigh. Survived by children; Joseph W. (Mary C. Strick), Susan (Kenneth)...
June Elsie Seese
Apr 20, 2016
Seese – June Elsie, 77, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016 at Ebensburg Cambria Care Center. Born on November 10, 1938 in Seesetown (Sidman), Cambria County, PA, daughter of Orlando D. and Ann E. (Wilson) Seese. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Elizabeth Beers-Bush, Orlando Jr. “Landy”, Raymond, Walter, Roy, David and “sister”...
Raymond J. Boes
Apr 16, 2016
Boes – Raymond J., “Pap” 97, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2016 at his residence. Born on July 14, 1918 in Johnstown, son of Norbert A. and Mary L. (Schilling) Boes. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Gallagher, Louise Boes, Sr. Pauline, Sisters of the Divine Providence, Agnes Heidenthal, and Pauline Boes;...
Audrey Mae Fyock
Apr 14, 2016
Fyock, Audrey Mae, 81, passed away April 14, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 23, 1935 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Merle E. and Elizabeth C. (Held) Fyock. Preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Helen Sustersich, Mary Jane Kleitches, infant sister, Arlene Fyock, Donna Hillegas, Arnold Fyock; brother-in-laws, Frank Sustersich and Archie Kleitches; sister-in-law, Carol Fyock....
Laverne M. Halza
Apr 14, 2016
Halza- Laverne M., “Vernie”, 85, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 12, 1930 in New Baltimore, PA, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Schuller) Hankinson. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen J. Halza and brothers, Robert and Raymond. She is survived by her loving children, Sandra,...
Florence T. Cowan-Marron
Apr 14, 2016
Cowan-Marron – Florence T., 87, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 13, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Julius A. and Mary Magdeline (Bodenschatz) Rosage. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Charles A. Cowan; 2nd husband, Thomas M. Marron; son-in-law, John D. Rossi; siblings, Sister Marcia “Delores”...
Mildred F. Luther
Apr 13, 2016
Luther - Mildred F., 99, of Richland Twp., went to be with her Lord and Master on April 13, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Mildred was born February 10, 1917, in Friedens, PA, Somerset County, daughter of Adam J. and Charlotte (McClelland) Berkebile. She was preceded in death by parents, first husband, Clyde R. Schrock, second husband, William C. Luther,...
Andrew C. Grata
Apr 13, 2016
Grata – Andrew C., 83, of Vinco, died on April 13, 2016 at his residence. Born November 7, 1932, in Vinco. Son of the late Andrew E. and Sophie (Sewalk) Grata. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Stella E. (Smolko) Grata; siblings, Alverda Stublarec-Wyrwas, Ronald, Carl, and an infant sister,...
Frank B. Trio
Apr 11, 2016
Trio – Frank B., 85, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Frank and Anna (Shorto) Trio-Trakas. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters; Grace Coby and Carmella Ernst; brothers, Joseph and Nicholas; and brother-in-law, Austin Rilogio. He is survived by his loving...
Thomas M. Pennington
Apr 11, 2016
Pennington, Thomas M., 69, Johnstown. Went to meet his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 2, 1946, in Oil City, PA . Son of the late Rev. Charles M. and Dorothy M. (Wahlberg) Pennington. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Charles...
Elizabeth Karan
Apr 9, 2016
Karan, Elizabeth, 86, Bon Air. Died April 9, 2016, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Dec. 7, 1929, in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of the late John and Mary (Sernansky) Petriska. Also preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Steve Karan; siblings, Ann Onufer, Charles, John, George, Mike, Alex and Pete Petriska. Survived by daughter, Laura, wife of Mark Malzi,...
Josephine L. Dolence
Apr 5, 2016
Dolence – Josephine L., “Peppy”, 97, of Allentown, formerly of Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2016 at Heartland of Mentor, Mentor, OH. Born on October 21, 1918 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Josephine (Prhne) Jacoby. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Anthony Dolence; grandson, William Von Alt; 5 brothers and a sister. She...
Isabelle C. Lux
Apr 4, 2016
Lux, Isabelle C., 95, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2016 at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center. Born on March 27, 1921 in Johnstown, daughter of Daniel G. and Delilis A. (Farabaugh) Richardson. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rupert A. Lux; daughter, Bonnie Prokop; brothers, Eugene and Howard; sisters, Ruth Bender, Genevieve...
John J. Mazzarese
Apr 2, 2016
Mazzarese – John J., “Mazz”, 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2016 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 31, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Anthony and Angeline (Lodico) Mazzarese. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Maryann R. (Barbalish) Mazzarese; siblings, Lena Speranza, Rosie Poratsky, Annie Degretta, Pete, and Joseph; brothers-in-law, Samuel Speranza, Edward...
Denise L. Hayes
Mar 31, 2016
Hayes - Denise L., 77, of Geistown, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born on December 13, 1938, in Elton, daughter of the late Ortha L. and Rose B. (Lehman) Weaver. Also preceded in death by siblings; Dwight, Donald and Jack Weaver. Survived by her loving husband and best friend of...
Helen T. Lack
Mar 31, 2016
Lack, Helen T., 96, of Dale City, VA, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on March 31, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on April 9, 1919 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of Michael and Mary (Baloga) Turanik. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John; sisters, Anna, Verna, Julia, and Mary, and...
Edna Ruth Young
Mar 30, 2016
Young – Edna Ruth, 92, of Johnstown, formerly of West Union, OH, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2016 at Country Manor Living, Jerome, PA. Born on November 17, 1923 in West Union, OH, daughter of Harrison and Clara (Holmes) Musser. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband, Norman C. Young; 2nd husband, Harry M. Feller; grandson,...
Laura Marie Busony
Mar 28, 2016
Busony- Laura Marie, Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the age of 29. She was born on October 13, 1986 and raised in Geistown, Laura is the beloved daughter of James A. and Susan M. (Terchanyn) Busony. Laura is a 2005 graduate of Bishop McCort High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Point Park...
Barbara I. King
Mar 26, 2016
King- Barbara I., 66, of Richland. Lost her battle with cancer on March 26, 2016 at Good Samaritan at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 14, 1949 in Latrobe. Barbara is the daughter of the late George and Mary (Uhall) Manzulich. Also preceded in death by sister Doris Panichelle. Survived by husband of 44 years, Scott King. Children, Billie (Harry) Holmes,...
