Obituaries
Benjamin P. Arellano Sr.
Jul 3, 2014
Arellano – Benjamin P., Sr., “Bennyâ€, 86, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 11, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Jose I. and Asuncion (Martinez) Arellano. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Jesse, Manuel, Frank, and Arthur; sister, Mary Murillo. He is survived by his loving wife of 55...
Charles Kohut
Jun 30, 2014
Kohut, Charles, “Cycleâ€, 83, of Richland Township. Died June 30, 2014, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 8, 1930, in Krings. Son of the late Steven and Eva (Chemiez) Kohut. Also preceded in death by brothers; Steven, John, George and an infant sister; and brother and sisters-in-law, “Guffy†Pauley, Patricia Pauley Cigich and Audrey Kohut. Survived by wife, Nadley (Pauley) and daughter,...
Charles R. Gray
Jun 27, 2014
Gray – Charles R., 86, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on May 31, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Aloysious and Mary (Wyar) Gray. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary J. (Pfeil) Gray, who was a very loving and caring wife for over 43 years; son, Charles R....
R. Scott Burnheimer
Jun 24, 2014
Burnheimer - R. Scott, 45, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2014 in his sleep after battling various health issues. Born on January 4, 1969 in Johnstown, son of the late Walter E and Dorothy A (McCloskey) Burnheimer. He is survived by his brothers, David M., married to the former Sandra M Halza, Richland township, Ronald W., married...
Dorothy V. Lebedda
Jun 24, 2014
Lebedda – Dorothy V., 86, Richland Township, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on June 24, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on August 25, 1927 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Charles and Veronica (Pekar) Novacek. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George F. Lebedda, who died January 1, 1989; siblings, Andrew, Stephen, Mary Hopchak, and Josephine Stafura. Dorothy...
Harold B. W. Bracken
Jun 20, 2014
Bracken, Harold B.W. “Hapâ€, 99, of Geistown, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. He was born on December 18, 1914 in Johnstown. Son of the late Horace S. and Marie (Ickes) Bracken. Also preceded in death by wife, the former Dorothy V. (Bowser); sister, Lorene Bracken and brothers, Elmer and Victor Bracken;...
Phyllis L. Koontz
Jun 16, 2014
Koontz, Phyllis L., 91, of Richland. Died June 16, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Feb. 14, 1923, in Bedford. Daughter of the late C. Raymond and Marie (Feaster) Amick. Also preceded in death by husband, Charles R. Koontz, Jr. in 1991; sister, Nancy Ann Amick; sisters-in law, Ruie Amick, Marjorie Leventry and Joan Raab. Survived by daughters: Ann M.,...
Thomas G. Haupt
Jun 16, 2014
Haupt – Thomas G., 83, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2014 at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. Born on February 2, 1931 in Johnstown, son of William and Mary (Picklo) Haupt. Preceded in death by parents; 1st wife, Dorothy Jacklevich; sisters, Bertha Mae, Ester; brothers, Joseph, Theodore; sister-in-law, Phyllis Ferguson. He is survived by...
Doris J. Lovekin
Jun 14, 2014
Lovekin – Doris J., 88, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 3, 1926 in Mineral Point, daughter of Clair M. and Blanche A. (Shoemaker) Price. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ira S. Lovekin; grandson, Ryan D. Lovekin and brother, Robert. She is survived by her...
Frederick M. Burtnett
Jun 13, 2014
Burtnett – Frederick M., 60, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2014. Born on September 6, 1953 in Altoona, PA, son of Richard G. and M. Marie (Sweigert) Burtnett. Preceded in death by parents; son, Mathew C.; father and mother-in-law, Armando and Angela Cataldo. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Judi (Cataldo)...
Barry J. Eisenhuth Jr.
Jun 8, 2014
Eisenhuth, Barry J., Jr., “B.J.â€, 22, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2014. Born on January 5, 1992 in Johnstown, son of Barry J. Sr., and special friend, Sheri K. Shortt, both of Ferndale and Jeanette R. (Kovalchic), wife of Scott A. Heider, East Conemaugh. Preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, August...
Paul Smatlak
Jun 8, 2014
Smatlak, Paul, 91, Richland. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2014. He was born on February 4, 1923 in Johnstown. Paul was married for 66 years to Sophie (Rusnak) Smatlak. He was the father of: Rebecca Prough, Johnstown; Dr. Paul Timothy (Karen) Smatlak, Glen Campbell, PA.; John (Elizabeth) Smatlak, Midlothian, VA.; Marlene (Rev. Tim) Miller, Marion,...
Zane C. Lishka
Jun 6, 2014
Lishka - Zane Clark, 56, of Elton, died June 6, 2014 at his residence. At the request of the deceased there will be no visitation or funeral services. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Francis L. Feyock
Jun 4, 2014
Feyock, Francis L., “Premoâ€, 83, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 25, 1930 in South Fork, PA, son of Frank and Edith (DeCarlo) Feyock. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan M. (Stark) Feyock; sister, Pauline Turchetta and brothers-in-law, Tony Turchetta and Bob McGowan Sr. He...
Anthony "Pete" Strank
Jun 1, 2014
Anthony Strank, "Pete", 94, of Laurel, Maryland died June 1, 2014. Known to his friends as Pete. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kovalchik) Strank, he was born on June 21, 1919 in Franklin Borough. Pete's parents immigrated from Jarabina, Czechoslovakia and he was the youngest of 11 children who grew up in Franklin Borough. In addition to his...
Richard G. Newill
May 31, 2014
Newill, Richard G., 62, Conemaugh, formerly of Dawson, PA. Died suddenly May 31, 2014, at home. Born Nov. 23, 1951, Connellsville, PA. Son of the late John Richard and Alverta June (Cable) Newill. Also preceded in death by nephew, Brian Campbell; brother-in law, Patrick Campbell; and father-in-law, Anthony Kowal. Survived by wife of 17 years, Veronica “Ronnie†(Kowal); sister, Karen (Newill) Campbell;...
Opal V. Burgan
May 27, 2014
Burgan, Opal V, 88, of Richland. Died May 27, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1926, in Elton. Daughter of the late Mahlon J. and Maude L. (Harbaugh) Lehman. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert F. Burgan in 1991; siblings, Kenneth, Ruth Feathers, Iva Sipe, Zeda Schrack, Erma Stufft, Raymond, James and Geraldine Ickes. Survived by children;...
Roxie E. Grove
May 20, 2014
Grove- Roxie E., 89, East Taylor, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2014, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1924, in Beaverdale, PA; daughter of the late Irvin E. and Amanda S. (Lewis) Foust. She was preceded in death by husband Williard H. Grove; brother Irvin Jr. and sister, Elizabeth Gartland. She is survived...
Naomi L. Blough
May 19, 2014
Blough, Naomi L., 92, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2014, at Arbutus Manor. Born December 9, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Luther William and Margaret Ellen (Dougherty) Harris. Also preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Blair F. Blough; son, Paul L. in infancy; granddaughter, Carrie Anne; and these siblings; Ida...
Arlene J. Preston
May 12, 2014
Preston, Arlene J., 70, of Greenbelt, MD, formerly of Conemaugh, passed away at her home on May 12, 2014 under hospice care. Daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Conrad) Dick. Survived by sisters, Audrey Ipakchian, Joan Bonnefond, and Marilyn Goodall; brother, Larry Dickson; and four nephews. Family and Friends will be received from 12 Noon until time of Memorial...
