Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2015

Zahorchak, Patricia M., 66, died January 8, 2015 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  Born December 14, 1948.  Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Ruth L. (Cale) Zahorchak.  Survived by brothers John G. and his wife, Diane; and Gerald L., nephews John, Justin and wife, Kate; great nieces Cadence and Adalynn, and great nephew Peyton; and lifelong best friend, Susan Sorber; special...

Jan 8, 2015

Fisher, Robert E., Jr., 82, of East Conemaugh.  Bob passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2015.  Born May 15, 1932, in Johnstown.  Son of the late Robert E., Sr. and Mary J. (Wurm) Fisher.  Also preceded in death by brother James; daughter-in-law Marcia (Yingling) Fisher; granddaughter Annette Crusan;  and  grandson Scott Crusan.  Survived by wife of 61 years, JoAnn (Pender) Fisher; son David and friend,...

Jan 5, 2015

Barbus, Dorothy M., “Grammie Dot and G.G.”, 86, of East Conemaugh, passed away on January 5, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Pauline (Roman)Lebosky. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Barbus; daughters, Barbara J., “Barb” Barbus, Elayne M....

Dec 31, 2014

Wilma Jean Curstead Burns, 85 of Johnstown, went to be with her Savior Wednesday December 31, 2014 at her residence. Jean was born August 17, 1929 in Bowood, Pa., Fayette County, a daughter of the late Wilbur J. and Leanna G. Forbes Curstead. She graduated from Georges Twp. High School , Fairchance, Pa. in 1947, then attended Asbury College in...

Dec 31, 2014

James, Shirley (Wilson), 83, Weare, NH, formerly of Johnstown. Died December 31, 2014, in Bakersfield, CA. Born July 22, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Roos) Wilson. Preceded in death by loving husband, William James; and beloved son, Douglas James; brother Herbert Wilson and wife Hazel (Kirkwood); sister Bernice Barto and husband Albert. Survived by son,...

Dec 28, 2014

McKool, Robert, 77, Richland. Passed away Dec. 28, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1937, in Windber. Son of John and Catherine (Chapman) McKool. Preceded in death by his parents; son, William McKool; sister, MaryAnn Luprek; and daughter-in-law, Pamela McKool. Survived by wife of 16 years, Carol McKool; children, Jacqueline, Brevard, NC; Robert, Yorba Linda, CA; Michael and...

Dec 26, 2014

Lehman, Sylvia R., “Ruthie”, 63, of East Taylor Twp., went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Lester E. and Sarah L. (Cobaugh) Plummer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neal D. Lehman Sr.; sister, Helene Dietz and brother, Ronald Plummer. She...