Obituaries
Maurice J. Herdman
May 30, 2015
Herdman, Maurice J., “Moeâ€, 85, of Belmont. Died May 30, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 11, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Franklin John and Florence Gertrude (White) Herdman. Also preceded in death by wife, Nancy (Kennedy) Herdman; and brothers Donald, Robert, Kenneth, Paul; and sister Mary Catherine. Maurice leaves behind five children; Daughter Winnie Keith (and friend...
Gillette M. Plesnick
May 30, 2015
Plesnick, Gillette M., 90, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2015. Born on September 21, 1924 in Liege, Belgium. Daughter of Henri L. and Guillemine M. (VanMoer) Defrance. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph, “Rudy†Plesnick; sister, Lucienne Derydt. She is survived by her children, Lucine C., wife of Frank Lesosky, Richland...
Rosella Marie LeRoy
May 30, 2015
LeRoy – Rosella Marie, 84, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 1, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of William Burton and Rosella Elizabeth (Mardis) Beard. Preceded in death by her parents; step father, Clyde Rorabaugh; husband, Phillip A. LeRoy; brothers, Richard and Robert; sister, Emma Lou Raimer,...
Edward R. Zimmerman
May 30, 2015
Zimmerman, Edward R. “Zimmie†68 beloved husband, father, grandfather, and “Coach†passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a long battle with heart disease. Zimmie was born Born December 19, 1946 in Johnstown with a congenital heart defect and was one of the very first to undergo open heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland without the use...
Betty J. Kniss
May 26, 2015
Kniss, Betty J. (Mack), 81, Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Johnstown, passed away May 26, 2015 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 24, 1933 in Strongstown. Daughter of the late William C. and Alice (Michaels) Mack. She married the love of her life, William H. Kniss, on March 26, 1953 and they had 62 wonderful years together. She is...
Christine A. Livingston
May 26, 2015
Livingston – Christine A., “Tennieâ€, 61, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2015 at her residence. Born on January 1, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry T. and Ruth A. (Yingling) Williams. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne J. Livingston Sr.; brothers, Harry Jr., Charles “Joe†Sr., and John Sr., and sister, Delores...
Ralph Teti
May 25, 2015
Teti – Ralph, Dunlo, died on May 25, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Ralph ends a marriage of 40 years with his wife, Deborah. His son, Anthony was special to him. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, and uncle. He especially loved nephew and niece Timmy and Cari. Ralph enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his dogs, Duke and Taz. He...
Mary E. Rovansek
May 22, 2015
Rovansek – Mary E., 95, Woodvale Heights, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Richland Township. Born on August 5, 1919 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincent and Catherine (Gomulka) Gemza. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, M. Martin Rovansek; brothers, Ted Vozniak, , Harry, Walter, and Stanley Gemza. She is survived by...
Paul James Smolar
May 21, 2015
Smolar - Paul James, 83, of Zeeland, MI, formerly of Elton Heights, passed into eternal glory on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Zeeland, MI. Paul was born on May 30, 1931 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Barbara (Stanek) Smolar. He married Evelyn Kachmar in August of 1958. She preceded him in death...
Louis A. Wise
May 19, 2015
Wise, Louis A., 88, of Geistown. Died May 19, 2015, at the home of his daughter in Germantown, MD. Born June 8, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry G. and Dora E. (Barnhart) Wise. Also preceded in death by his brother, Harold B. Wise. Survived by his wife of 62 1/2 years, Ardelle E. (Speck); daughters, Darlene M....
Maria Pearl Keyser
May 18, 2015
Keyser - Maria “Pearl,†89, of Cover Hill, passed away on May 18th, 2015 at LaurelWood Care Center. She was born on November 19, 1925, in Buffalo Mills, PA. Daughter of Samuel S. and Sarah E. (Corley) Adams. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband James C. Keyser; grandson, Jeffrey J. Keyser; siblings, Harvey,...
Margaret R. Placky
May 18, 2015
Placky – Margaret R., “Peggyâ€, 87, of Franklin Boro., went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2015 at Windber Church of the Brethren. Born on August 26, 1927, in Johnstown daughter of John and Theresa (Bulick) Medvesky. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael, Joseph, and sisters, Irene Perillo, Anna Marchick, Mary Janoscik, Martha Muchuhan. Margaret is survived...
LeRoy E. Boughter
May 16, 2015
Boughter - LeRoy E. Jr., “Butchâ€, 59, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on May 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA. Son of the late LeRoy E. Sr. and Viola M. (Schweers) Boughter. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty A. (Hill) Boughter, East Conemaugh; children, Trista A. Brown, East Conemaugh, Shawn...
Luevenia Johnson
May 14, 2015
Johnson, Luevenia, 86, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 14, 1928 in Richmond, VA. Daughter of Herman and Hazel (Hatchette) Spencer. Preceded in death by daughter, Carmen Spencer; and brother, Roy Spencer and sister, Dora Spencer-Richardson. Survived by daughter, Terrie Cashaw; grandchildren, Carmen and husband Anton McBride of O’Fallon, IL, Daryl and...
Jay D. Fetterman
May 13, 2015
Fetterman – Jay D., 62, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2015 at his residence. Born on June 10, 1952 in Johnstown, son of A. Hobart Fetterman and Geraldine R. (Teeter) Fetterman. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward; and aunts, Fay Hart and Gwen J. Volk. He is survived by his nieces, nephews,...
Dorothy A. Schellhammer
May 10, 2015
Schellhammer – Dorothy A., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2015 at Lehigh Center, Macungie, PA. Born on October 25, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles J. and Geraldine C. (Glass) Schellhammer. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Betty Lou Kopach; brothers, Kenneth R., Donald E., and C. Thomas. She is survived by her...
Kimberly R. Percherke
May 1, 2015
Percherke – Kimberly R. (Jardina), 53, Boswell, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 27, 1961 in Johnstown, daughter of James A. Jardina Jr., Richland Township and Thomasene Ann “Tucker†(Buzzard) Neary, Richland Township. She is survived by her loving step mother, Sandra J. “Sandy†Jardina, Richland Township; step father,...
Emma G. Kaufman
May 1, 2015
Kaufman, Emma G. “Sisâ€, 84, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on May 1, 2015 at Laurel View Village. Born on February 6, 1931 in Colver, PA and raised in Robinson, PA. Daughter of Russell and Cora (Donahue) Arford. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Pudge†Kaufman; infant daughter; brothers, Russell, Alvin and Ronald Arford and sister, Marjorie...
Eileen P. Berkey
Apr 29, 2015
Berkey, Eileen P. 83, of Johnstown. Died April 29, 2015, at Arbutus Manor. Born March 20, 1932 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James P. and Hilda (Heinlein) Burke. Also preceded in death by brothers; Bob, Jimmy, Leo and Bill Burke; and twin sister Evelyn Burke and Marie Catanese. Survived by children; Richard L.,married to Becky (Plunkard), David B., married to Cindie (Rubis)...
Earl S. Bennett
Apr 28, 2015
Bennett, Earl S., 79, of Upper Yoder Twp. Passed away on April 28, 2015 at Windber Hospice. He was born on March 19, 1936, in South Fork, son of the late Frank and Ora (Ressler) Bennett. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley M. (Oaks); brother, Roy D. Bennett and brothers-in-law, Willard “Russell†Jones and James Townsend. He is survived...
