Obituaries
Marie B. Just
Nov 25, 2015
Just, Marie B., 88, of Richland. Died Nov. 25, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 24, 1927, in Bardain, West Virginia. Daughter of the late John and Lillie (Carter) Lookingbill. Also preceded in death by husband, Donald; grandson, Sean Just; brother, Alvin; and sisters, Eloise Mock and Kathleen Snyder. Survived by son Alvin (Linda) Just, Johnstown; also 3 grandchildren...
Donna J. Grove
Nov 24, 2015
Grove – Donna J., 67, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2015 at her residence. Born on April 20, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Louis M. and Marion L. (Rasbach) McDowell. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Curtis A. Grove, Richland Township; daughters, Lori L., wife of Barry D....
Gail D. Schutte
Nov 21, 2015
Schutte, Gail D., 76, of Belmont. Died Nov. 21, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 9, 1939, in Williamsport, PA. Daughter of the late Leroy and Ethel (Sivis) Brown. Survived by husband of 58 years, Leo D. Schutte; sons, Donald (Ann)Schutte,Johnstown; David (Bobbi) Schutte, CA; and Daniel (Sandra) Schutte, WV.; grandchildren, Annie, Kathy, Jacob, Scott, Bryan, Heather and Stephanie;...
C.Linda Bloom
Nov 19, 2015
Bloom - C. Linda (Rose), 72, of Richland Township, was reunited with her late husband of 51 years, Richard J. Bloom on November 19, 2015. Daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fowler) Rosenberger. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents. She was taken too soon from her 3 adoring daughters and their spouses Marianne and...
Audrey F. Prough
Nov 18, 2015
Prough, (Duell) - Bracken, Audrey F., 87, Arbutus Park Manor. Joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 18, 2015, surrounded by her family. Born Mar. 5, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Maynard C. and Esther May (Knipple) Duell. Also preceded in death by first husband, Robert Blaine Bracken and second husband, Howard Prough; brother, Maynard Jr....
Frank N. Campagna
Nov 18, 2015
Campagna – Frank N., 87, of Murrysville, formerly of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2015, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born on April 27, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of Nicola and Carmela (Tortarici) Campagna. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Moraca) Campagna; brothers, Anthony, and Sam and a sister, Josephine “Jo”...
David O. Faust Sr.
Nov 16, 2015
Faust – David O. Sr., 83, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2015 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Jesse O. and Grace V. (Bendle) Faust. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wanda L. Yackulich; brother, Ray and a sister, Eleanor McDaniel. He is survived by his loving wife...
Joseph R. "JOEY" Gatmaitan
Nov 15, 2015
Gatmaitan, Joseph R. “JOEY”, 9, of Richland. Died Nov. 15, 2015, at home. Born June 14, 2006, in Johnstown. Son of Dr. Patrick and Dr. Celine (Gisbert) Gatmaitan. Also survived by siblings, Michael, Bianca and Isabelle. Family and friends invited to Funeral Mass at 10 AM Wednesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. Fr. David S. Peles, pastor. “Joey our...
Joseph M. Raspotnik Jr.
Nov 14, 2015
Raspotnik Jr. – Joseph M., “Toots”, 85, of Franklin Borough, passed away on November 14, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 13, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Raspotnik Sr. and Sophie (Kopriva), wife of Sam Machich. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan L. Reese and brothers, Frank and James. He is survived by his...
Wanda L. Yackulich
Nov 11, 2015
Yackulich, Wanda L., 55, of East Conemaugh. Died Nov. 11, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 6, 1960, in Windber. Daughter of David O. and Beatrice M. (Vaneiken) Faust. Survived by parents, Johnstown; husband Paul; children; Eric J. (Fiancée, Mallory Barr), Nanty Glo; Amanda F. (Justin) Dutko, Johnstown; and Jessica A. (Fiancée, Cody Livingston). Grandchildren; Kurtis, Joseph, Emma and...
Mary Lou Conrad
Nov 10, 2015
Conrad – Mary Lou, 83, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 10, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Viola (Huff) Fisher. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert R. Conrad; sisters, Dorothy Custer, Bernadine Hysong, Geraldine Fisher, and Alberta Hartnett. She...
John J. Szczur
Nov 7, 2015
Szczur, John J. “Buckeye”, 92, of Geistown. Died Nov. 7, 2015, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 5, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Angeline (Golojuch) Szczur. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years, Angeline Theresa (Lech); siblings Stanley, Lottie Slisz, Mary Ann Paruch, and Joseph “Butch” Steur. Survived by children; Timothy John, Ft. Myers Beach,...
Helen Naugle
Nov 2, 2015
Naugle – Helen, “Baba”, 83, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 5, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Vasil and Katherine (Strenk) Derevjanik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin E. Naugle; daughters, Katherine Stockdill and Theresa Buterbaugh; sisters, Anna Kindya, Martha Long, Mary Tenga;...
William F. Oreskovich
Oct 22, 2015
Oreskovich - William F., “Sharkey”, 88, of West Taylor Township, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2015 at his daughter’s residence. He was born on August 12, 1927 in Johnstown. Son of John and Agnes (Buckovich) Oreskovich. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Haynal and Amelia Tegley and a brother, John....
Mildred E. Berkebile
Oct 21, 2015
Berkebile – Mildred Elizabeth (Weaver), 101, of Dearborn Heights, MI, went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2015 at Regency Healthcare Centre, Taylor. MI. Born on October 1, 1914 in Johnstown, daughter of Louis and Emma (Orris) Weaver. Preceded in death by her parents and loving husband Jay. She is survived by her children, Jay Berkebile married to...
Kathleen M. Hopkins
Oct 15, 2015
Hopkins-Carey, Kathleen (Marshall), “Kaye”, 87, of Indian Lake Borough, formerly of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 15, 2015 at Windber Hospice. She was born on December 15, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of Francis X. and Agnes (Noel) Marshall. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, William Leo Carey; and 2nd husband, Henry H. Hopkins;...
Patricia S. Hanley
Oct 11, 2015
Hanley, Patricia “Pat”, 72, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2015 at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by her family and friends after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born May 16, 1943 in Dubois, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of the late Jeanette Jones and John Feldman. Preceeded in death by her parents and former husband...
Jack Garrett Nelson
Oct 6, 2015
Nelson – Jack Garrett was born on October 5, 2015 and was taken home to the Lord on October 6, 2015. Son of William G. “Manny” Nelson and Tiffany L. (Hillegass) Saracena both of Hornerstown. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Brooklynn R., Amber M., Kyleigh N., and Samantha J Nelson all of Hornerstown; maternal...
Marilyn C. Chuba
Sep 27, 2015
Chuba – Marilyn C., 82, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2015 at In Touch Hospice, Somerset, PA. Born on May 15, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of William A. and Bernadine M. (Nightingale) Billetdeaux. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis V. Chuba, and a special companion, James J. Cartwright. She is survived...
Bonnie Brandle
Sep 26, 2015
Brandle – Margaret B. “Bonnie”, 64, Richland, passed away September 26, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 14, 1950, in Johnstown, to the late John Brandle and Mary Jane (Sedlmeyer) Brandle, Richland. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Dennis and sister, Dianne. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...
