Obituaries
Olive G. Griffith
Dec 28, 2015
Griffith – Olive G., 84, Sebring, FL., passed away on December 28, 2015 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, and moved to Sebring fulltime in 1994. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Harvey C. Griffith Jr., William Allshouse, and Donald S. Gould. She is survived by her daughter,...
Ronald C. Partsch
Dec 24, 2015
Partsch, Ronald C., Sr., 79, of Adams Township, passed away on December 24, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 29, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of Joseph and Stella (Eckenrod) Partsch. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann (Mintmier) Partsch; brother, James and infant brother, Lloyd; brothers-in-law, Edward “Sonny” Brandle; sister-in-law...
Gary A. Clark
Dec 22, 2015
Clark – Gary A., 74, East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on December 22, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 9, 1941 in Huntingdon, PA, son of Arnold W. and Faye (Everhart) Clark. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Ann (Piker) Clark, and brother, Gaylan W. Clark. He is survived by his loving sister-in-law, Sylvia J., wife...
Karen J. Crotzer
Dec 18, 2015
Crotzer, Karen J., 66, of Oakland. Died Dec. 18, 2015, in Pittsburgh. Born April 14, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James P. and Beverly J. (Driggs) Stoup. Survived by daughters; Melissa A. Crotzer-Black, wife of Donald L. Black; and Heather J. Crotzer both of Johnstown; grandchildren, Dana and Krista Hiltabidel, Alonya Chatman, Anez and Anayla Jordan. Also 2...
Herbert W. Delawder
Dec 15, 2015
Delawder, Herbert W., 68, “Hoob”, Richland Township, died on December 15, 2015 at Windber Hospice surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 20, 1947 in Cumberland, MD. Son of Noah A. Delawder and Pauline (Thompson) Melius. Preceded in death by his father; brothers; Noah Jr. and Gary Delawder; in laws, Joseph and Florence Eckenrod; brothers in law, Lee and...
Steven K. Martin
Dec 13, 2015
Martin – Steven K., 47, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2015 at his residence. Born on January 14, 1968 in Johnstown, loving son of the late Rev. Dr. Noah S. Martin and Sandra K. (Beverlin) Martin, Richland Township. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving siblings, Kathleen (Dennis) DiPaola, Johnstown,...
Audrus E. Rose
Dec 7, 2015
Rose, Audrus E., 94, of Richland, formerly of Elton. Died Dec. 7, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born May 24, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward Miller and Nellie Ripple-Makin. Also preceded in death by step father, Albert Makin; husband, Clarence E. Rose, Sr.; granddaughter, Amy Weeks; siblings, Norman and George Makin; and Evelyn Block and Donna Snyder. Survived...
Kathy Holtzman
Dec 6, 2015
Holtzman, Kathy A. (Lehman), 75, Richland Twp. Died Dec. 6, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 23, 1940 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Kocher) Lehman. Also preceded in death by son, Brian E. Holtzman on Jan. 12, 2015; and brothers and sisters. Survived by husband of 56 years, Robert R. Holtzman; daughter Brenda (Dale Zartman), Etters, PA;...
Richard E. Gerber
Nov 29, 2015
Gerber – Richard E., 80, Dale Borough went to be with the Lord, after a long courageous battle with cancer, on November 29, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 20, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Vincent Gerber and Anne (Sepatka) Tierney. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne E. (Penna) Gerber; daughter, Sherrie M. Gerber; brother, Gary and...
Lloyd E. Reed Jr.
Nov 28, 2015
Reed Jr. – Lloyd E., “Jr.”, 54, Hollsopple, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2015. Born on October 29, 1961 in Hollsopple, Preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Patricia Schuck. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rosemarie (Ponziani) Reed, Hollsopple; brother-in-law, Joseph J., married to the former Jennifer R. Lohr, Acosta,...
Jadzia K. Woodard
Nov 27, 2015
Woodard – Jadzia K., was too perfect for this world and went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2015. Daughter of Larry “Anthony” and Kristin R. (Stager) Woodard, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Kathleen L. Geiser and uncle, Richard Stager. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Jordan R., Justice...
Emily R. Boring
Nov 26, 2015
Boring – Emily R., 19, of Franklin Borough, passed away on November 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1996 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George E., Jr., “Butch” and Rebecca A. (Gustkey) Boring, Franklin Borough. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Melvina Gustkey,...
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...
