Obituaries
Michael J. Campagna
Feb 21, 2016
Campagna, Michael J., 92, of Johnstown. Died on February 21, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Sept. 25, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late Nicola and Carmela (Tortarici) Campagna. Also preceded in death by first wife, Virginia (Cannone); brothers, Anthony, Sam and Frank; and sister, Josephine Campagna. Survived by wife Betty P. (Hofecker ) Rodgers-Smith; Step-son, Joseph (Pam) Cannone...
Virginia M. Dishong
Feb 16, 2016
Dishong – Virginia M., 90, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2016 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on September 28, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Rievel) Gyan. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John E. and sister-in-law, Irene (Hoffman) Gyan. She is survived by her loving sister, Joann, wife of Carl...
Elizabeth "Betty Jane" Heptner
Feb 12, 2016
Heptner - Elizabeth "Betty Jane" (Rice), left this world on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 88. She was born September 24, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Francis Heptner, Sr. A native of Johnstown, PA, she left behind a family legacy of six children and their spouses: Dr. Joyce A. Heptner, Frederick, MD,...
Dorothy J. Stager
Feb 11, 2016
Stager, Dorothy J., 93, of Richland. Died Feb. 11, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 12, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis and Anna May (Sedlmeyer) Barclay. Also preceded in death by husband, Francis E. Stager; siblings, Louis “Bud”, Annamae Vavrek, B. James, Mary Agnes Humphreys, Sarah Michalowich and Paul. Survived by these children; Carole (L. John)...
Richard H. Mock
Feb 10, 2016
Mock, Richard H., 87, of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Palestine, passed away on February 10, 2016. He was born on November 16, 1928 in Palestine. Son of the late James and Ethel (Berkebile) Mock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years of years, Nora L. (Kring) Mock. Survived by his...
Patricia Ann Stevens
Feb 9, 2016
Stevens, Patricia Ann, 78, of Richland. Died Feb. 9, 2016, at home. Born July 11, 1937, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Domineck) Stevens. Survived by her children; Jody (wife Theresa) Esposito, Burke, VA: Lynelle Esposito, Temecula, CA; and Camille Esposito, Pittsburgh, PA. Grandchildren; Angelo Esposito, Carlo Esposito, Valencia Aviles, Tatiana Aviles and Gabriella Aviles. Sister of...
Carmen C. Trabold
Feb 7, 2016
Trabold – Carmen C., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 29, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Alfredo and Eugenia (Lozano) Cortes. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William A. Trabold; infant son, Arnold; grandson, Kelly Craig; sisters, Leonor Curley and Delores Sullivan; brothers-in-law, John Curley,...
Paul J. Hughes
Feb 5, 2016
Hughes – Paul J., of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1944 in Johnstown, son of H. Leslie and Mary C. (Waligora) Hughes. Preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, John C. Custer and brother-in-law, John Welshko. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Doyle D. Berkebile
Feb 5, 2016
Berkebile, Doyle D., 89, of Richland. Went to be with his Lord on Feb. 5, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born March 6, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Virgil and Ruth (Pebley) Berkebile. Also preceded in death by brother, Wayne. Survived by wife of 69 years, Alice M. (Lindenberg); daughters; Kathy, wife of David Mills; and Beth, wife...
Sarah E. Guillarmod
Feb 1, 2016
Guillarmod - Sarah E., 88, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on November 29, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Wesley and Nellie (Shaffer) Wolfe. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oscar R. Guillarmod; sons-in-law, Mike Auth and Barry Petak; sisters, Flora Mae Sowerbrower and Nellie Lee Grech...
John Krupa
Jan 31, 2016
Krupa - John, 92, of Richland, passed away in the comfort of his loving family on January 31, 2016. John was born in East Conemaugh, PA on December 29, 1923 to John and Mary (Medvesky) Krupa. He joins in heaven his wife and true love of 52 years, Ann “Honey” (Leck); son, Ronald; infant daughter, Renita; brothers, Rudolph and Eugene...
Vaughn E. Courter
Jan 31, 2016
Courter, Vaughn E., “Buck”, 81, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2016. He was born on January 13, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Herman E. and Mayme (Harnish) Courter. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Naomi E. (Trapp) Courter; sister, Lt. Col. Janice Kay “Sue” Courter and niece, Kathy A. Butler. He is...
Helen M. Bushn
Jan 31, 2016
Bushn – Helen M., 101, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 5, 1914 in Barnesboro, PA, daughter of Leon and Mary (Babiak) Skupien. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Eric Bushn; brothers, Joseph, Frank, and Louis; sister, Frances Gisler; and nephew, Richard Gisler.She is survived by...
Teresa A. Sharpe
Jan 30, 2016
Sharpe, Teresa A., 84, of East Conemaugh. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 30, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 11, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Novitsky) Fedornock. Also preceded in death by husband, Francis G. Sharpe who died in 1971; daughter, Kathleen Sharpe; sister Barbara; and brothers, Francis, Edward, John and...
Don Parkins
Jan 30, 2016
Parkins, Donald D. “Parky”, 85, Johnstown. Died Jan. 30, 2016, at Country Manor Living in Jerome, PA. Born June 4, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Delbert and Gladys (Bauder) Parkins. Also preceded in death by sister, Leatrice “Pete” Woodruff. Survived by wife, Sally (Hoffman); children, Von (Marsha Sleek), Richland; Lynn (Tammy Coleman), Leesburg, VA; and Jay (Laura...
Mary Louise Howells
Jan 29, 2016
Howells, Mary Louise, 94, formerly of Conemaugh. Went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Richland. Born on December 26, 1921 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Emery and Mabel (Dudley) Hunt. Also preceded in death by husband, Oscar D “Ottie” Howells; son Rodger and wife Irene (Orletsky); daughter Linda Schmall; brothers...
Alice B. Hoy
Jan 25, 2016
Hoy – Alice B., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 18, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis and Esther (Thomas) Bauer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert W. Hoy Jr.; son, Ricky W. Hoy; sister, Betty Beisel, and her 2 faithful canine companions, Molly...
Paul P. Webb
Jan 17, 2016
Webb – Paul P., 61, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 30, 1954 in Johnstown, son of James F. Webb Sr., Johnstown and the late Ione (Warner) Webb. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his niece, Kelley Webb and sister-in-law, Kathy...
James F. Hall
Jan 14, 2016
Hall - James F., 65 of Alta Loma, CA, formerly of Richland, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2016, at his residence. Born June 9, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late James M. Hall and Mary Jo (Hamilton) Hall, Richland Township. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Peterson; brother, Vincent Hall...
Debra J. Blough
Jan 10, 2016
Blough – Debra J., 64, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2016 at her residence. Born on May 31, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Roy and Ruth (Grove) Varner. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Varner. She is survived by her loving companion, Douglas D. Knopsnyder, Richland Township; husband, James E....
