Obituaries
Paul DeNeen Brant
Sep 30, 2014
Brant, Paul DeNeen, 91, of Richland, recently residing at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Died September 30, 2014 at Altoona UPMC Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1923, in Somerset. Son of the late Paul Elwood and Marian (Wills) Brant. Survived by wife of 71 years, Blanche E. (Hinchliffe) and these children; Dennis (Marlene Shaffer), Richland; Darlene (Thomas) Tiffany, Richland; Devra (Gregory) Kline, Hampton,...
Mariek D. Payne
Sep 28, 2014
Payne, Mariek D., “Riekâ€, 20, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown. Died September 28, 2014, in Lawrence County. Born March 26, 1994 in Johnstown. He was the son of Linda Harris and Maurice Payne. Preceded in death by grandfather, Collie Mickens; great grandmother, Martha Harris; great grandfather, Hugh Harris; and great aunt Shirley Berry. Survived by grandparents, Edith Harris, Sandy Pridgen; brother, Dashaun Fields;...
Eva P. McFeaters-Wingard
Sep 21, 2014
McFeaters-Wingard – Eva P., 89, Geistown Borough, graduated to Glory on September 21, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Thelma P. (Erb) Singer. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Robert L. McFeaters; brother, Donald Singer and beloved great grandson, Christopher Miller. She is survived by her loving husband...
Bertha Mae Mellott
Sep 20, 2014
Mellott, Bertha Mae (Block), 93, Johnstown, died September 20, 2014 at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born December 19, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Gustkey) Block. She was the wife of the late Bernard A. Mellott, sister of the late Caroline, Margaret, Martha, Catherine, Dorothea, William, Henry, Edward and Herbert. She was the beloved...
Charles H. Saloga
Sep 20, 2014
Saloga, Charles H., 84, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2014. Born on June 28, 1930 in Decatur, IL, son of Ernest and Marie (Keck) Saloga . Preceded in death by parents, and brother, Ernest. He is survived by sons, Charles of Hacienda Heights, CA, and John married to Pamela (Lounsbury) of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren, 6...
Thomas E. Vitko, Sr.
Sep 17, 2014
Vitko, Thomas E. Sr., 71, of Richland. Died Sept. 17, 2014, at home. Born April 30, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of Katherine M. ( Barrese) Vitko. Preceded in death by parents, step-father, William Bisch; and brother-in-law, John Weimann. Survived by wife, Diane M. (Shopp); sons, Thomas (Carolyn) Vitko, Longs, SC; Bradley (Joseph) Vitko, Coatesville, PA; Justin (Ashley) Demiter, Murrells Inlet,...
Eva K. Brett
Aug 31, 2014
Brett, Eva K., 90, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 4, 1923 in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of Maurice G. and Josephine (Bittner) Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William M., “Bill†Brett and brother, Maurice “Mac†Johnson. She is survived by...
Mary F. Mangus
Aug 31, 2014
Mangus, Mary F., 92, Bedford, formerly of Richland and Westmont. Passed away on Aug. 31, 2014, at Donahue Manor. Born on June 3, 1922, in New Paris. Daughter of the late Ralph and Luella (Blackburn) Fetter. Also preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn and son-in-law Dr. Roger Morrell. Survived by her loving husband, Donald A. Mangus, Elmcroft Senior Living Center, Martinsburg, WV;...
Lois H. Morgart
Aug 29, 2014
Morgart, Lois H., 96, Johnstown and Charlston, SC. Passed away on August 29th, South Carolina. Lois was born September 28th, 1917 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late 2014, in Carl and Gertrude (Plack) Weaver. Also preceded in death by husband Robert E. Morgart on July 8th, 1997; brother Clair; two infant brothers; sister in-law Dorothy (Willis) Weaver; and brothers-in-law,...
Joseph G. Slifko
Aug 28, 2014
Slifko, Joseph G. Sr., 79, of Richland Township. Died Aug. 28, 2014, at home. Born Jan. 29, 1935, in Beaverdale. Son of the late Stephen and Helen (Puchan) Slifko. Also preceded in death by son, Richard L. Slifko. Survived by wife of 50 years, Judith E. (Wetzel); Children; Joseph Jr. (Laura) Slifko, Johnstown; Stephen J. (Kim) Slifko, Beaverdale; and Matthew...
Andrew S. Kush
Aug 26, 2014
Kush – Andrew S., “Andyâ€, 88, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 22, 1925 in Windber, PA, son of Jacob and Mary (Putkalitzka) Kush. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Valeria Kush; infant grandson, Nathan Thomas Kush; brothers, Joseph and John; sisters, Helen Carter and...
Alma L. Lauffer
Aug 25, 2014
Lauffer – Alma L., 85, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2014 at her residence. Born on January 27, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Harold A. and Vergie L. (Beckley) Rouzer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George F. Lauffer Jr.; grandson, Kyle E. Schlosser; sister, Betty Heeney and brother, Alvin Rouzer. She is...
John J. Lyzinski
Aug 25, 2014
Lyzinski, John J., 91, of East Taylor Twp., passed away on August 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1923 in Colver, PA. Son of Frank and Felicia (Czajkowski) Lyzinski. Preceded in death by parents; wife Pia; sisters Laura Semetkosky and Cecelia Mahanski; great grandson Patrick Empfield and great granddaughter Alice Empfield. He is survived by children: David (Lydia),...
Heath R Clark
Aug 20, 2014
Clark, Heath R., 67, of Richland Township, died August 20, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born January 15, 1947 in Indiana, PA son of the late Fred and Dolores (Reed) Clark. At the request of the deceased all services and interment will be private. Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Sherry Beth Hoskins
Aug 19, 2014
Hoskins, Sherry Beth, 61, of Johnstown, died August 19, 2014 at her home. Born July 15, 1953 in Orange, Texas. Daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Johnson) Burke. Survived by parents; daughter, Tamala Vann of Ohio; four grandchildren all of Ohio. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements by Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, 229-231 First Street, Conemaugh. Condolences may be posted to...
Arnold P. Fyock
Aug 18, 2014
Fyock – Arnold P., “Arnieâ€, 76, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014 at his residence. Born on January 21, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Merle E. and Elizabeth C. (Held) Fyock. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen Sustersich, Mary Jane Kleitches, infant sister Arlene Fyock, and Donna Hillegas and sister-in-law,...
Stephen J. Figard
Aug 12, 2014
Figard – Stephen J., 66, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 9, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Floyd and Margaret W. (Garrety) Figard. Preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Garrety; brother, Blair Figard. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara M....
Alvin Samuel Selfridge
Aug 10, 2014
Selfridge – Alvin S., “Sam†, 72, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2014 at St. Jude Haven. Born on February 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Alvin E. and Eleanor (LaSator) Selfridge. Preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ronald Ballow. He is survived by his loving children, Chris, married to the...
Vivian Curry
Aug 10, 2014
Curry – Vivian, 92, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2014 at her daughter’s residence in Cortland, OH. Born on March 24, 1922 in Juniata, PA, daughter of George and Sadie Saleeba. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex Curry; daughters, Georgeann and Jacqueline Curry; sisters, Matilda Evans, Nellie Kovac, Betty Sipes...
Peter "Pedro" Diez del Rio
Aug 9, 2014
Diez del Rio, Peter or Pedro, 95, of Richland Township, died August 9, 2014 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born April 27, 1919 in Bonar, Spain. Son of the late Valentin Diez and Amalia del Rio. Survived by loving wife of many years, Isabel Donate Pelegri. U.S. Army Veteran serving in WW II. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 PM Monday at...
