Obituaries
Herbert C. Moss
Jul 2, 2015
Moss – Herbert C., “Pop”, 94, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2015 at Windber Church of the Brethren. Born on May 26, 1921 in Johnstown, son of William T. and Elizabeth (Doubt) Moss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Jane (Baumgardner) Moss; brothers, William, Frank, and Alfred; sisters, Louise Culp and Rose...
Irene B. Marovich
Jul 1, 2015
Marovich, Irene B., 85, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Johnstown. Died July 1, 2015, in Jacksonville. Born Nov. 3, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Paul and Tekla (Olenik) Kinash. Also preceded in death by husband, Frank T. Marovich; Brother John Kinash; and sisters, Mary Single, Eva Adams and Olga Drosjack. Survived by children; Suzanne and husband Fred Casale, Wellsburg,...
Sophie McCloskey
Jun 30, 2015
McCLOSKEY – Sophie (Smith), 96, Richland Township, formerly of Beaverdale, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 30, 2015, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born May 28, 1919, in Nanty Glo, daughter of Stanley and Bernice (Brochleda) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. McCloskey Sr.; son, John; daughters, Mary Ann Cehelnik and Rose M. Rachael; son-in-law, Frank...
Atty. Jeanne Wolford McKelvey
Jun 29, 2015
McKELVEY – Attorney Jeanne W., 68, Salix, died June 29, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born Feb. 10, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of Dr. Donald R. and Wilma (Miller) Wolford-Murphy. Preceded in death by father and stepson, William McKelvey Jr. Survived by husband of 37 years, William G. McKelvey; son, Colt A.; daughter, Chey Y. McKelvey; stepson, Dr. Robert J. (Sharon) McKelvey;...
Raymond R. Wagner
Jun 28, 2015
Wagner – Raymond R., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2015. Born on May 25, 1925 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Caroline (Gehring) Wagner. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Orris) Wagner; brother, Leighton; sister, Leora Frederick and sons-in-law, Kip Williams and Dan Wingard. He is survived by his loving...
M. June Donahey-Gelet
Jun 28, 2015
Gelet-Donahey, M. June, 86, of Arbutus Park Manor, Richland Township, formerly of Oakland, died surrounded by her loving children on June 28, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Logan and Sarah Burkhart. Preceded in death by her parents; loving first husband, Ivan Wayne Donahey; second husband, Thomas Gelet; grandson, Chad...
Frances Silko
Jun 19, 2015
Silko, Frances, 89, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. She was born on March 22, 1926 in Ebensburg, PA. Daughter of the late John and Anna (Pustellock) Guzek. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Peter Silko. Also preceded in death by brothers; infant Stanley Guzek and John Guzek (wife Betty).She...
Nicholas Gelles
Jun 15, 2015
Gelles – Nicholas, 89, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2015 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on December 16, 1925 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of the late John and Mary (Zidik) Gelles. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth L. (Galayda) Gelles; sons, Thomas N., married to the former...
Nellie A. Allison
Jun 14, 2015
Allison, Nellie A. (Smay) Age 93, of Marbury, MD, formerly of Oakland in Johnstown, PA. Went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2015, at her home in Marbury, MD. She was born on April 13, 1922 in Sidman. Daughter of the late John and Alice (Davis) Smay. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Charlotte R. Homan
Jun 13, 2015
Homan - Charlotte R., 70, of Mineral Point, passed away on June 13, 2015, at Windber Hospice with her family at her side. She was born on April 14, 1945, in Tanneryville. Daughter of Ralph and Ethel (McDowell) Walls. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael "Mike" Homan, and a sister-in-law, Joanne (Parks) Walls. Survived by her loving daughters, Joyce Homan,...
Russell Strait
Jun 12, 2015
Strait, Russell, 90, of Richland. Died June 12, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Saluvia, Fulton County, PA. Son of the late Robert and Susie C. (Moore) Strait. Also preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Naomi (Parsons). Survived by son, Philip, married to the former Susan J. (Bahorik); grandchildren, Wendy (Eric) Griffin, Matthew (Brenda Rambish),...
Raeleen A. McDowell
Jun 6, 2015
McDowell, Raeleen A., 75, of Richland. Died June 6, 2015, at home. Born July 20, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (Scott) Barrett. Also preceded in death by sister, Jacqueline Vitovich. Survived by husband of 55 years, Francis A. McDowell; children, Dennis (Cheryl); Heather (John) Schultz; and Shawn (Robin). 3 Grandchildren; and sister, Veronica Heinlein. Also...
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...
