Obituaries

Dec 26, 2014

Dec 25, 2014

FURFARI – Mary R. “Mutsie”, 75, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Christmas morning, December 25, 2014.  Born February 22, 1939, daughter of Domenico and Margaret (Pollino) Furfari.  Preceded in death by parents;  brother, Peter and brother-in-law, Ron Chero.  Survived by sisters:  Agatha Chero;  Theresa;  and Rose, married to Robert Sida;  and brothers:  Joseph, married to former Debbie McMillian and Domenick, married to former Gloria Rock. Also...

Dec 24, 2014

Lehman, Maxine L. (Hunt), 86, of Johnstown. Went to her eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2014 at home and celebrated her first Christmas with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born  June 29, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Theodore W. and Ivy (Metzger) Hunt.  Also preceded in death by husband John G. Lehman; infant sister, Evanna Grace and brother, John M....

Dec 23, 2014

Dec 23, 2014

Lenick - Lucy V., 92, of Johnstown, formerly of Park Hill, passed away on December 23, 2014 at The Villa Personal Care in Johnstown. Born on December 13, 1922 in Johnstown. Daughter of Walter and Josephine (Igielski) Konik. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Lenick; sisters, Mary Intihar and Joanna “Jean”...

Dec 22, 2014

Knapp – Helen M., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 30, 1923 in Central City, PA, daughter of Stanley J. and Mary B. (Pieczonka) Pasierb. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John A. Knapp; daughter, Anita Knapp; siblings, Bronoslawa, Stanley, Stephen, and Joseph. She is survived...

Dec 22, 2014

Mowery – Joseph R., 91, Cover Hill, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014 at The Villa Personal Care of Johnstown. Born on February 24, 1923 in Johnstown, son of John and Alice (Chase) Mowery. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Mowery, Dorothy Canary, Ethel Mowery, Sarah Reese and brother, Jack...

Dec 18, 2014

Mullaney, Denis, 88, of Reston, Virginia, formerly of Richland Township passed away on December 18, 2014, in VA. Born Oct.15, 1926, in Strokestown, Roscommon County, Ireland.  Preceded in death by parents, brothers and sisters, and daughter, Juliann.  Survived by his wife, Sheila, son William and his wife Terry, son Denis and his wife Mari, daughter Mary and her husband Steve, and grandchildren...

Dec 18, 2014

Cortez-Olcheski, Deborah, 61, of Johnstown. Died Dec. 18, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 23, 1953, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Steven and Marjorie (Dawes) Ogiela. Survived by sister, Ellen (Bud) Knox, Texas; nieces and nephew, Christine Haer, Toni Knox, and Brian Knox. Private funeral services in care of Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)

Dec 15, 2014

Enderlein – Joan E., 71, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 9, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Douglas and Dorothy (Radusin) Kekich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Enderlein; sisters, Dona Hamacek and Patricia Kekich and a brother, Daniel Kekich. She is survived by her loving nephews,...

Dec 15, 2014

Boyer, Charles R. “Charley” 71, of Salix. Died Dec. 15, 2014, at home. Born Feb. 12, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harold S. “Bill” and Helen Jane (Wilson) Boyer.  Also, preceded in death by daughter Dana L. Boyer; and father and mother in law, Donald and Marie Hostetler. Survived by wife of 35 years, Marian R. (Hostetler) Boyer; daughters...

Dec 14, 2014

Lupek – Jane L., “Moosie”, 81, East Taylor Township, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on December 14, 2014 at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born on October 27, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of  Borgia and Jane (Wagner) Donnelly. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J., “Duck” Lupek on November 28, 2014; brothers, Richard,...

Dec 13, 2014

Hohan, Dorothy M., 91, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2014, at Home. Born Mar. 6, 1923, in Johnstown.  Daughter of the late Charles F. and Elizabeth A. (Reighard) Hohan. Also preceded in death by sister Sara Simmons (Jess); infant brother Charles; sister Margaret Gillin; brother William Hohan (Louise); brother in law DuWayne Miller; niece Elizabeth Simmons...

Dec 13, 2014

Horten, Bertha D., 92, Adams Twp. Passed away Dec. 13, 2014, at Richland Woods. Born June 9, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Otto and Gunda (Fortsch) Zips. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Robert W. Horten who died Nov. 18, 2014; sister, Florence M. Zips; father and mother in law, Robert J. and Anna G. (Burns)...

Dec 12, 2014

Coyle, Richard E. Sr. “Skip” 86, of Johnstown. Died December 11, 2014, at Windber Hospice.  Born July 9, 1928, in Johnstown.  Son of the late James and Emma (Gonda) Coyle.  Also preceded in death by his Brother James Coyle who is survived by his wife Rose; Sister Patricia Wavrek and husband Cletus, and Son in Law Mike Moyer.  Richard is survived by his loving...

Dec 9, 2014

Bowers – Harry J., 75, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2014 at his residence. Born on November 26, 1939 in Johnstown, son of William M. and Anna S. (Miller) Bowers. Preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Harold “Butts” Gillespie. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Diane L. (Gillespie) Bowers,...

Dec 9, 2014

Gillin - Pauline Alice, 87, of Vinco, PA, died December 9, 2014 at The Presbyterian Home in Johnstown after a lengthy illness. Born August 30, 1927 in Bellefonte, PA. Daughter of William J. and Marie (Custer) Lucas. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Irvin Charles “Chuck”, Gillin and brother, William James Lucas Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law,...

Dec 1, 2014

Chesnutwood – James R., 79, Salix. Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 30, 1935 in Walnut Grove, Johnstown, PA, son of Paul James and Ivy Mariah (Wolf) Chesnutwood. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Lee. He is...

Nov 28, 2014

Lupek – Donald J., “Duck”, 82, East Taylor Township, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on November 28, 2014 at Autumns View Personal Care Home, Portage, PA. Born on February 23, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Anna L. (Oravec) Lupek. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Richard, William and Patrick Donnelly and sister-in-law, Barbara...

Nov 28, 2014

McCloskey – Lawrence A., “Larry”, 90, Richland Woods, Johnstown, formerly of Tire Hill, passed away on November 28, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1924 in Onnalinda, PA, son of the late Lawrence and Zofia (Slowik) McCloskey. He is survived by his loving wife of 35years, Nancy (Bollington) Howard McCloskey; daughters, Carol Partsch, Sharon Beckel and Debbie...