Obituaries

Feb 22, 2015

At Terry Waltz request there will be no public viewing or service. Private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.

Feb 17, 2015

Frampton - Donald R., “Tubba”, 58, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2015 at his residence. Born on October 2, 1956 in Johnstown, son of the late Stanley Niepoky and the late Betty Lou (Frampton) Faight. He is survived by his loving brother, Michael C. Faight, married to the former Mary Patterson, East Conemaugh;...

Feb 13, 2015

Profaizer, Bruce A., 39, Geistown. Died Feb. 13, 2015. Born July 12, 1975, in Johnstown. Son of Anthony A. Profaizer and Roberta R. Holtzman. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Aldo and Louise Profaizer and maternal grandparents Frank and Helen Holtzman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister, Arleen Profaizer, White Plains, NY; and brother, Russell Profaizer,...

Feb 12, 2015

Winkelman, Matthew Lee, 30, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2015 in San Antonio, TX while at his mothers.  Born on July 23, 1984 in Johnstown, son of Randy Stauffer and Brenda Winkelman. Preceded in death by grandfather, Angelo Pelosi; uncles, Brian, Joseph, Timothy, and William Winkelman; He is survived by his loving children, Jada...

Feb 10, 2015

Daniels, Roger A., “Spec”, 85, of Richland. Died Feb. 10, 2015, at Arbutus Manor. Born Sept. 10, 1929, in Kimball, NE. Son of the late John and Theresa (Wilson) Daniels. Preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer in 1994; and 2 brothers. Survived by wife of 62 years, Marilou; son David (Sharon Prudhoe), Richland; granddaughters, Sarah (Michael) Drudy and Katelyn Daniels....

Feb 9, 2015

Butts – Olga, 86, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on November 17, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Eli and Anna Babics. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Don, Mike, Delores Holtsman, Walter, and Ruby Incardona. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William G. Butts,...

Feb 3, 2015

McNulty, James E., 87, of Richland Township. Died Feb. 3, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 19, 1927, in Jeanette, PA.  Son of the late James and Ruth (Yahnert) McNulty. Raised by grandparents, Earl and Rosella Yahnert. Also preceded in death by brothers; Robert and William; and sisters Joanne Mills and Betty Ruth Goughnour. Survived by wife of 64 years,...

Feb 2, 2015

Wolfhope – Leora R., “Lee”, 89, Elton, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2015 at Country Manor Living, Jerome, PA. Born October 22, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Calvin Blair and Bertha M. (Brant) Repine. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert D. Wolfhope; daughter, Joanne R. Keyes; daughter-in-law, Debra (Burkett) Wolfhope; sister, Lesta Kuhn and...

Feb 1, 2015

Bolvin, Frances J., “Aunt Fran”, 83, of Johnstown and Everett, PA. Died Feb. 1, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family.  Born April 2, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jack and Della (George) Griffith. Preceded in death by loving husband James Bolvin; and brother, Jack Griffith. Survived by brother, Dr. Glenn Griffith, married to Anna Mae (Sax), Johnstown;...

Jan 31, 2015

Baywood, Threse F., “Mrs. B “, 87, of Johnstown. Died Jan. 31, 2015, at Windber Hospice after a brief illness. Born Dec. 6, 1927, in Windber. Daughter of the late John and Rose Marie (Marano) Capatch. Also preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Baywood in 1974; brother, Jack Capatch; sister, Edna Mae Petronick-Worthington; and long time companion, Edward Kuzma....

Jan 26, 2015

Comeau, Alvin E., 67, of Richland. Died January, 26, 2015 at home. Born August 1st, 1947 in Chipman, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of the late Sylvain and Annie (Richard) Comeau. Also Preceded in death by brothers; Raymond, Sylvio, and Jean Paul Comeau. Survived by wife of 29 years, Tammy J. (Brush); children Debi A. (Brian) Andres, of Corona, Ca. David...

Jan 26, 2015

Pudliner – Alberta A., 85, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2015 at Golden Living Center. She was born on May 10, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Vogel) Senft. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert H., “Puddy” Pudliner; son-in-law, Dr. George Kresak; brothers-in-law, Leo Heinrich, Bernard Karl,...

Jan 26, 2015

Lesperance, Kimberly A. (Bloom), 40, Johnstown, went to be with the blessed Lord on January 26, 2015. Survived by father, Galen Bloom, widower of Patricia; mother, Bonnie Freeman wife of Richard; husband, Greg Lesperance; daughter, Samantha Grela; stepson, Zackery Lesperance; parents-in-law, Paul and Louise Lesperance; brothers, Dennis Bloom, married to Melissa and Bob Bloom, married to Francine; brother-in-law, Nick Lesperance;...

Jan 26, 2015

Allison, Deborah J., 62, of Richland Township.  Died January 26, 2015 at home.  Born August 1, 1952 in Johnstown.  Daughter of Charles W. and Joan M. (Lewis) Leventry, Elton.  Survived by husband of 42 years, Bruce W. Allison; son Scott (Marcy), West Chester, PA; and daughter Jennifer (Mark) Beatty, Hershey PA; grandchildren, Piper Allison, Connor and Keeley Beatty.  Sister of Tim (Ruth) Leventry, Mark (Kim)...

Jan 22, 2015

Gillin - Chalmer C., “Chal”, 89, of Moxham went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1925 in Mineral Point. Son of the late Charles R. and Mary Jane (Hildebrand) Gillin. Also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Ruth “Peggy” (Hohan) Gillin; infant children Deborah Kaye and Jennifer...

Jan 17, 2015

Jan 14, 2015

SEMICH – Adolph “Slim”, 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 14. Born January 21, 1920 in Parkhill, PA, son of Anton and Ivana “Jennie” (Mohorcic) Semich. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 64 years, Mary (Zakrejsek) Semich; brother, Edward Semich; sisters, Veda Shaffer, Jen Sefko, and Dorothy Dremely; in-laws, Tony Shaffer, Victor Dremely, Slim Sefko, Al...

Jan 13, 2015

Barkhimer – Bernice A., 75, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2015 at The Church of the Brethren Home. Born on January 30, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Bernard and Alice (Urovich) Gigliotti. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, William E. Barkhimer, Richland Township; children, Sheri A (David Bowers)...

Jan 12, 2015

Holtzman, Brian E., 53, Ohio, formerly of Richland Township. Passed away  Jan. 12, 2015, at home. Born Aug. 12, 1961. Son of Robert R. and Kathy A. (Lehman) Holtzman.  Survived by parents, Richland Twp; Sister Brenda M. (Holtzman),  wife of Dale R. Zartman, Jr., Etters, PA; and special Aunt,  Margery E. Lehman, Johnstown;  also nephew Devin A. Cobaugh  Etters, PA;  and niece Lea M. (Cobaugh) Gendelman, wife...

Jan 10, 2015

Balog - Sandra L. “Sandy” (Plish), 67, East Taylor Township, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2015. Born December 8, 1947 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Genevieve (Janiczek) Plish. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Steven Balog and brothers William and Thomas Plish. Survived by her sons, Steven, married to the former Terry Lanzendorfer, Ashville, PA and James, married to...