Obituaries
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...
Phyllis H. Bader
Mar 23, 2015
Bader, Phyllis H., 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Mar. 23, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical. Born on February 23, 1923 in Johnstown, Daughter of Luther W. and Margaret E. (Dougherty) Harris. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Charles C. Bader; siblings, Ida Mae Faith, Hazel Mottern, Lester Harris, Robert G. Harris, Donald L. Harris,...
Margaret Respet
Mar 22, 2015
Respet, Margaret, 98, of Palestine Rd., Salix. Died Mar. 22, 2015, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 7, 1916, Clearfield, PA. Daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Luzier) Butler. Preceded in death by husband, Louis M. Respet; and brother, Harold Butler. Survived by children; Bonnie (David) Johnson; Dr. Patrick (Monica Flynn) Respet; and Katie Respet, wife of David Horner....
Edward Robert Monteith
Mar 19, 2015
Monteith, Edward Robert, 71, of Johnstown. Died peacefully Mar. 19, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Born Mar. 16, 1944, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Helen (Schmucker) Monteith-Peterson. Survived by Cousin, Nancy (Tom) Smith and family; Bill & Kim; Brenda & Joe; Kyle & Gina; Tom & Sherry; and families. 1962 graduate of Johnstown High School. He was associated...
William G. Tremain
Mar 17, 2015
Tremain, William G., 78, of Johnstown. Died Mar. 17, 2015 at Memorial Medical center. Born Dec. 11, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of the late George W. and Edith M. (Howard) Tremain. Also preceded in death by sister, Juanita J.(Richard E. Tracewell); mother and father in law, Frank and Irene Brant; brothers in law, James R. and Barry L. Brant; and...
Jay H. Eisenhauer, Sr.
Mar 16, 2015
Eisenhauer, Jay H. Sr., 77, Johnstown. Died Mar. 16, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 1, 1937, in Lebanon, PA. Son of the late Frank and Mae (Hummel) Eisenhauer. Also preceded in death by a grandson, Curtis; siblings; Frank, Eugene, Jack and Eloise Snavely. Survived by wife of 57 years, Marlene L. (May); sons, Jay Jr., married to Cheryl...
Patricia A. Doyle
Mar 16, 2015
Doyle – Patricia A., “Patsyâ€, 79, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on March 20, 1935 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of Thomas R. and Margaret E. (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Leona (Walter) Piechnik, Betty (Peter) Podoletz, and Shirley (Lowell) Barker; brothers,...
Dominic D'Agostino
Mar 16, 2015
D’Agostino, Dominic, 61, of Richland. Died Mar. 16, 2015, at home. Born Mar. 5, 1954, in Windber. Son of the late Dominick and Lupe (Servantez) D’Agostino. Also preceded in death by brother Frank. Survived by wife of 38 years, Katherine A. (Nagle); son, Brandon, married to Rosalynn (Helm), Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Amelia and Leaora. Brother of Phillip, Juanita and Carl...
Margaret A. Schutte
Mar 14, 2015
Schutte, Margaret A. “Namâ€, 56, comfortably returned home to the Lord on March 14, 2015 at her home in Johnstown. Born May 14, 1958 in Salem, NJ. She lives on through her daughters, Anna Eaton and Kathleen Crowell, son-in-law, Eric Crowell, and grandchildren, Madalynne Eaton and Noah Crowell. Also through her mother, Catherine Gaynor (FL), father, Frank Hogate (DE) step-mother, Beverly...
