Obituaries
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...
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.
