Obituaries
Elvida Bovino
Apr 28, 2015
Bovino – Elvida, 90, Hornerstown, passed away on April 28, 2015 at The Villa Personal Care Home. Born on July 5, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Luigi and Julia (Salvino) Sirianni. She was the last surviving child of her immediate family. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruno Bovino; infant daughter, Linda Joyce; son-in-law, Al Neff. She is survived...
Benita M. Gustkey
Apr 26, 2015
Gustkey, Benita M. “Bonnieâ€, 68, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on April 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 21, 1946 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Robert C. Sr. and Eleanor A. (Ayers) Steepe. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. “Ernie†Sr.; infant son, Ernest H....
Homer A. Brown
Apr 25, 2015
Brown, Homer A., 90, of Johnstown. Homer entered his heavenly home on April 25, 2015, at DLP Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 8, 1925, in Johnstown. He was the 7th of 11 children of the late Edwin Roy and Bess (Allison) Brown. Also preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Rogers) Brown along with 8 siblings. Survived by son; Dennis (Kathy)...
Rev. Roland Catterall
Apr 23, 2015
Catterall, Rev. Roland, 85, Richland Twp. Died April 23, 2015 at DLP Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 20, 1930, in Scranton. Son of the late Arthur and Agnes (Crook) Catterall. Survived by wife of 62 years’, Darlene J. (Naugle); daughter Nancy J., wife of Robert T. Green, Philadelphia; and granddaughter, Sarah L. Green. Brother of Barbara (Harry, deceased) Beshgetoorian, Clayton,...
JoAnn Gay
Apr 15, 2015
Gay – JoAnn, 71, Vinco, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 24, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Geraldine Gutteridge. Preceded in death by her mother; infant granddaughter, Taylor Sand; and brothers, Lewis “Sonny†and Dean Gutteridge. She is survived by her loyal and loving husband of 51...
Peggy L. Schmalz
Apr 12, 2015
Schmalz, Peggy L., “Pegâ€, 81, of Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on April 12, 2015, at The Atrium. She was born on October 20, 1933 in Johnstown. Daughter of James W. and Margaret T. (Jordan) Stauffer. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert G. Schmalz; siblings, Robert, Dennis, Leroy, Ronnie, and Donnie. Survived by son,...
Dorothy C. Beabes
Apr 12, 2015
Beabes, Dorothy C., 87, of Geistown. Died April 12, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Richland. Born March 4, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Houston and Lara (Hall) Jones. Also preceded in death by siblings; Eric Jones; Elizabeth Hutlock; and Lucy Boxler. Survived by husband of 67 years, Louis L. Beabes; children; Susan Bullock, Ernest Ray (Barbara Woomer)...
Renee F. Pattillo
Apr 11, 2015
Pattillo, Renee F., 44, of Bedford, passed away April 11, 2015 at her residence. Daughter of Barbara F. Connell of Johnstown.
Alex Mesaros
Apr 9, 2015
Mesaros, Alex, “Alâ€, 85, of Franklin Borough, died April 9, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Alex Sr. and Mary (Kolostok) Mesaros. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Irene “Rene-Did†(Uzelac) Mesaros; brothers, Mike Mesaros, John Mesaros, Andy Mesaros, Andy Petlansky, and Mike Petlansky; sisters, Julia Gorman, and Mary Mancini; brothers-in-law,...
Esther R. Erwin
Apr 6, 2015
Erwin – Esther R., 93, East Taylor Township, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 6, 2015, at her home. Born on December 2, 1921 in Johnstown, daughter of John L. and Iva Z. (Miller) Erwin. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jesse, Benjamin, Obert, and John; sisters, Genevieve Moose, Hazel Walker, Laura Jane DeVore, and Ada Romanchak. She...
Charlotte R. Ream
Apr 3, 2015
Ream – Charlotte R., 96, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2015 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on March 22, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph Engelbert and Charlotte (Niessner) Pfefferl. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert J., “AJ†Ream; brother, Bob,...
Thomas Ellsworth Culp
Apr 3, 2015
Culp, Thomas Ellsworth, 81, of Richland. Passed away April 3, 2015 at home. He was born November 26, 1933 in Johnstown. Son of the late Howard A. and Mary F. (Yocum) Culp. Also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Burkhart) whom he married on August 23, 1952; brothers Theodore and David; and brother-in-law Richard Cale. Survived by daughter Michelle...
Marilyn J. Kreitzburg
Apr 2, 2015
Kreitzburg, Marilyn J., 84, of Richland. Died April 2, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born June 11, 1930, in Rockford, IL, daughter of the late A.E. “Duke†and Margaret Louise Buchan (Harvey) Kreitzburg. She attended schools in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, then studied Liberal Arts at Rockford College for Women, graduating magna cum laude with department honors from Knox College. She...
Susan M. Hevel
Apr 1, 2015
Hevel, Susan M., 62, of East Conemaugh. Died April 1, 2015, at home. Born Dec. 18, 1952, in Harrisburg, PA. Daughter of the late George and Roberta (Cain) Hevel. Survived by daughters; Michelle (Kevin) Rowell, St. Petersburg, FL; Tracy Ream, Wesley Chapel; and Cherianne (Chris) Banner, South Fork. Grandchildren; Angelia and Sara Raymond, Riley Horner, Jacob Banner, Chelcie and Ericha...
Dorothy E. Berkebile
Mar 30, 2015
Berkebile – Dorothy E., 97, Richland Township, went to be with her Lord on March 30, 2015 at Windber Hospital. Born on November 15, 1917 in Windber, daughter of Foster and Nellie (Bell) Penrod. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 66 years, Vernon J. Berkebile; newborn daughter, Bonnie Elaine; sisters, Jean Lynn, Pauline Caldwell, and Kathleen Robine and...
William A. Pingatore
Mar 30, 2015
Pingatore –William A., “Pinkyâ€, 98, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2015 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on February 17, 1917 in Johnstown, son of Pietro and Carmella (Martire) Pingatore. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Florine A. “Babe†(Kline) Pingatore; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his loving daughters, Patricia E.,...
Marian R. Cobaugh
Mar 29, 2015
Cobaugh – Marian R., 89, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on March 29, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Theresa “Tessie†(Orner) Young. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Albert B. “Al†Cobaugh; sister, Dorothy J. Becker, and a great grandson, Brandon D. Webb. She is survived by...
Merle V. Stroz
Mar 27, 2015
Stroz, Merle V., 90, Johnstown, peacefully passed away at Windber Hospice March 27, 2015. Merle was a first-generation American born September 13, 1924 in Johnstown, son of the late John and Magdalene (Sala) Stroz, who emigrated to the United States from Krakow, Poland. Preceded in death by parents, loving wife of 57 years Dorothy Agnes (Partsch) Stroz; brothers Joseph, Walter, Blaine, Frank and...
Celia A. Salem
Mar 26, 2015
Salem, Celia A., 88, of East Conemaugh. Died Mar. 26, 2015, at The Villa. Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Wash) Ziemba. Also preceded in death by husband, Samuel A. Salem; son William; daughter Debbie Mandichak; and daughter in law, Connie Salem; siblings, Helen, Christina, Lottie, Angeline, Mary, Ann, Joseph, Marie, Julia, Thomas and...
Everett H. Churchey Jr.
Mar 25, 2015
Churchey, Everett H., 89, of Geistown Borough, went to his eternal rest on March 25, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 8, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Everett H Sr. and Mary Jane (Radle) Churchey. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Michael Alan McClain; brother, Thomas; half brother, Frank Rumberger, and half sister, Blanche Moldiney. He is survived...
