Obituaries
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...
Deborah L. Brotemarkle
Sep 24, 2015
Brotemarkle – Deborah L., 60, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2015 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born on September 30, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert “Bob” J. and Catherine P. (Kyler) Brotemarkle, Richland Township. Preceded in death by her father and granddaughter, Faith P. Maurer. In addition to...
Bonnie L. Simasek-Fuge
Sep 20, 2015
Simasek-Fuge, Bonnie L., 72, of Richland Township. Died Sept. 20, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born May 5, 1943, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Homer W. and Helen K. (Chapple) Moore. Also preceded in death by first husband, Ronald J. Simasek; sisters, Jo Riddle, Sara Jane Kushner; and brother, Robert D. Moore; and father and mother in laws, Bernard and...
Leroy H. Boyer
Sep 19, 2015
Boyer – Leroy H., “Lee”, 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2015 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born on August 1, 1923 in Accident, MD, son of Albert and Lota (Hostetler) Boyer. Preceded in death by his parents; sons, Doug and Brad; sister, Dorothy Kauffman; brothers, Lawrence, Orville, and A.J. He...
Harry F. Fochtman
Sep 17, 2015
Fochtman, Harry F., 78, of Jackson Twp. Died September 17, 2015, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born Oct. 4, 1936, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Sarah (Evans) Fochtman. Survived by wife of 48 years, Janet E. (Varner); and daughter, Kim and husband Dave Hirko; grandson, Ryan Hirko. Brother of William and wife, Dottie; and sister, Janeta Aspey. Also...
Ella Joyce Shaffer
Sep 13, 2015
Shaffer, Ella Joyce “Biggy”, 79, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord Sept. 13, 2015. Born June 2, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Myrtle V. (Crotzer) Swartz. Preceded in death by husband E. Daniel Shaffer; sister Alice Lemons; and brother Robert Swartz. Survived by love of her life, G. Herbert Marshall; sons Gary (Kimberly),...
Ernest E. Gertz
Sep 13, 2015
Gertz, Ernest E., "Ernie", 86, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord September 13, 2015 at his home. Born December 16, 1928 in Johnstown. Son of the late Gustav and Albertina Gertz. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Ethel (Stanish); sisters, Helen (Casker) and Margaret (Ford); brother, Robert Gertz; Brother in Law, Donald Stanish;...
Scott Mark Schultz
Sep 12, 2015
Schultz, Scott Mark, 55, of Richland, passed away September 12, 2015. Born July 28, 1960 in Johnstown, son of the late Gerald F. and Betty L. (Thomas) Schultz. He is survived by his brother, Jerry of Richland, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Scott was raised in Falls Church, VA and graduated from Falls Church High School. He retired...
Edward C. Letchworth
Sep 12, 2015
LETCHWORTH – Edward C., 86, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord Sept. 12, 2015, at home. Born June 22, 1929, in Armstrong County, son of the late George and Gertrude (Dougherty) Letchworth. Preceded in death by son, Bruce E. Letchworth. Survived by wife of 65 years, former Hazel E. Britton, and daughter, Elaine V., wife of...
