Obituaries
Anna Louise Byroade
Mar 13, 2015
Byroade, Anna Louise, of Richland Township, born February 19, 1928, peacefully passed away surrounded by her devoted son, Jeffrey Byroade, compassionate daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Brzana-Byroade, and the caring staff of Arbutus Park Manor Crossroads Unit. Louise spent her 87 years of life loving the Lord until He called her home on March 13, 2015. Preceded in death by her loving...
Shelby Jean Thomas
Mar 13, 2015
Thomas, Shelby Jean, 78, of Belmont. Died Mar. 13, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Dec. 21, 1936, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Kring) Haberkorn. Survived by husband of 61 years, Gerald C. Thomas; and daughters; Debora D. Thomas, Johnstown; and Robin, Salix. Also 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Richard Hildebrand; and adopted...
Carol A. Schirato
Mar 9, 2015
Schirato - Carol Ann, 63, of Windber, passed away peacefully following a six-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on March 9, 2015, at home and sur¬rounded by her family. Pre¬ceded in death by parents, Louis J. and Edith M. (Bas¬ko) Farkas. Survived by loving husband of 43 years, John R. Schirato; son John D. Schirato, and wife Chris-tine M. (Slavik),...
Oliver Leo Burtner
Mar 9, 2015
Burtner, Oliver Leo, 88, of Westmont, formerly of Pittsburgh, died March 9, 2015 at home. Born June 30, 1926 in Tarentum, son of the late Wilbur and Cecelia (Highlwever) Burtner. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary. Survived by son Charles P. Burtner "Jim Burton" and his wife Nancy Nagrant of Johnstown. Ollie was a US Navy veteran of WW II....
Angela M. Romano
Mar 8, 2015
Romano, Angela M., 94, of Geistown. Died Mar. 8, 2015, at Arbutus Manor. Born Sept. 9, 1920, in Windber. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Drzal) Bachorz. Also preceded in death by husband, Santo H. Romano; daughter, Ann Parfitt; brothers, Joseph, Andy, Bob, Walter, Eddy and Stanley “Redâ€. Survived by children; San, married to the former Stephanie Stralko; and Angela,...
Francis C. Kleinmeyer
Mar 5, 2015
Kleinmeyer – Francis C., 80, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 15, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Frank E. and Anna G. (Steeg) Kleinmeyer. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Ann (Hiborik) Kleinmeyer; 2 sisters; best friend, Woody “Elwood†Glacken, and his german shepherd,...
Mary E. Fritz
Mar 5, 2015
Fritz, Mary E., 53, of Richland. Passed peacefully with her family by her side Mar. 5, 2015, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born Oct. 2, 1961, in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Ralph and Patricia (O’Connor) Pillage. Survived by husband of 35 years, William T. Fritz, MD; children, Kristine; Andrea and husband, Devin McDermott; Mark and Kaitlin. Granddaughter, Brielle McDermott. Sister...
Helen Katherine Zelek
Mar 2, 2015
Zelek - Helen Katherine, 91, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Johnstown, passed gracefully from our hearts into God’s hands on March 2, 2015 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA. Helen was born September 10, 1923 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of John and Anna (Fitczyk) Ponczek. In 1944, she married and spent 66 ½ loving years with her husband, 2nd...
Paulette I. Filorimo
Feb 28, 2015
Filorimo – Paulette I., “Poâ€, 62, Dale Borough, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at her residence. Born on October 7, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph Filorimo and Delores (Hildebrand) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Joseph W. and Samuel K. Filorimo. She is survived by her loving...
Dr. David C. Borecky
Feb 28, 2015
Borecky, David C., M.D., 87, of Richland. Died Feb. 28, 2015, at home. Born Aug. 5, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Richwals) Borecky. Also preceded in death by brother Richard. Survived by wife of 65 years, Gloria Wess Borecky; and children, Carl David, married to former Beth Trojac; and Karla, wife of Scott Foust; brother...
Robert E. Brubaker
Feb 26, 2015
Brubaker – Robert E., “Bobâ€, 90, of Davidsville, formerly of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center with family by his side. Born on March 23, 1924 in Windber, son of E. Paul and Edna E. (Lehman) Brubaker. Preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, David, Benjamin and Thomas Brubaker. He is survived by...
Alex Refi
Feb 24, 2015
Refi, Alex, “Chibbiâ€, 86, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Adams Township, died on February 24, 2015, at his residence. Born June 18, 1928 in Windber. Son of the late Alexander and Helen (Nemeth) Refi. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy A. (Wingard) Refi and sisters, Irene Doody, Ethel Jordan, and Anna Cirillo....
Terry A. Waltz
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.
Donald R. Frampton
Feb 17, 2015
Frampton - Donald R., “Tubbaâ€, 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;...
Bruce A. Profaizer
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,...
Matthew Lee Winkelman
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...
Roger A. Daniels
Feb 10, 2015
Daniels, Roger A., “Specâ€, 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....
Olga Butts
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,...
James E. McNulty
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,...
Leora R. Wolfhope
Feb 2, 2015
Wolfhope – Leora R., “Leeâ€, 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...
