Obituaries
Joseph J. Polca
Nov 28, 2014
Polca – Joseph J., 55, of Woodvale, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 24, 1959 in Johnstown, son of the late Sante A. and Mary F. (Sheehan) Panasci, VA. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving companion, Dana J. Delawder, Woodvale; former wife Melissa Agypt, Windber;...
Nellie A. Shultz
Nov 27, 2014
Shultz, Nellie A., 90, of Geistown Borough, died Nov. 27, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on January 16, 1924, in Strongstown. Daughter of the late Frank and Carrie (Ondriezek) Strong. She is also preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold R. Shultz; daughter, Darlene Shultz and a brother, Herbert Strong. Survived by sister-in-law, Faye Palinkas, Jerome; nieces, nephews and care...
Allen C. Ling
Nov 27, 2014
Ling – Allen C., “Alâ€, 59, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2014 at his residence. Born on December 17, 1954 in Johnstown, son of Aaron and Betty (Stephens) Ling. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Butch, David and Carl. He is survived by his loving daughter, Lisa, wife of Dan Hudack, East Taylor...
Deborah L. Levi-Mayberry
Nov 26, 2014
Levi-Mayberry, Deborah L., 59, Richland. Died Nov. 26, 2014, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born April 28, 1955, in Johnstown. Daughter of Leo A. and Anita T. (Slomanson) Levi. Survived by parents, Richland; and husband, Joseph Patrick Mayberry; son, Troy Long and step-children, Brian and Kevin Mayberry; and grandson, Mason Long; Sister of Todd J. (Cindy Wentz-McLaughlin), Ricky L. (Roland) Lorans,...
Helen J. Pfaff
Nov 23, 2014
Pfaff, Helen J., 85, Arbutus Park Manor. Died Nov. 23, 2014, at the Manor. Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late W.C. and Alice. (Blackburn) Cuppett. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by husband, Jack G. Pfaff; children; Melissa (Dan) Keaton, Plum Boro; Susan (Jim Dec’d)North, Wooster, OH; John (Brenda), Westerville, OH;...
Betty M. Grove
Nov 23, 2014
Grove, Betty M., 86, East Taylor Twp., formerly of East Conemaugh. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 3, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Horner) Meredith. Also preceded in death by husband, Glenn E. Grove; infant sons, Ricky and Randy; brothers, Charles “Chuckâ€, Wilbur...
Betty J. Rhodes
Nov 21, 2014
Rhodes, Betty J., 84, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2014 at the Harmony House Manor. Born on August 3, 1930 in Meyersdale, PA, Daughter of John and Barbara (Beal) Livingood. Preceded in death by her parents; She is survived by her loving children, Scott Rhodes and wife Amy, North Carolina; Maryann Corbaci and fiancée, Greg...
Mary C. Hanley
Nov 19, 2014
Hanley – Mary C., 98, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on October 8, 1916 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Anna (Yarnovich) Balencic. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon F. Hanley and 8 siblings. She is survived by her loving children, Robert, and wife Joyce, Johnstown, Kathy,...
Elmer E. Doyka
Nov 19, 2014
Doyka, Elmer E., 89, Richland Twp. Died Nov. 19, 2014, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born Dec. 22, 1924, in Portage. Son of the late Stanley and Veronica (Griek) Doyka. Also preceded in death by son, Timothy in 2009; and brother, Walter Doyka. Survived by wife of 67 years, Florence L. (Markovich); daughter, Eileen, wife of Pete Mider, Richland; and...
Estella T. Michura
Nov 19, 2014
Michura, Estella T., 91, Silver Springs, MD, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1922 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of George and Frances (Miaziar) Michura. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Frances Baker, Julia Lemansky and Blanche Michura; brother, John W. Michura Sr. Estella was the last of her...
Nadley H. Kohut
Nov 19, 2014
Kohut, Nadley (Pauley) of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 19, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 5, 1931, in Windber. Daughter of the late Oliver and Elsie (Jones) Pauley. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Charles "Cycle"; brother, Garfield (“Guffyâ€) Pauley; sister, Patricia Cigich; and sister-in-law, Audrey Kohut. Survived by loving daughter, Vickie, wife...
Robert W. Horten Sr.
Nov 18, 2014
Horten Sr. – Robert W., “Bobâ€, 93, Adams Township, passed away on November 18, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 3, 1921 in Johnstown, son of Robert J. and Anna G. (Burns) Horten. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald J.; sisters-in-law, Bernadette M. (Held) Horten and Florence M. Zips. He is survived by his loving wife...
Noah S. Martin
Nov 16, 2014
Martin – The Rev. Dr. Noah S., 74, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2014 at his residence. Born on January 27, 1940 in Ephrata, PA, son of Noah Z. and Susanna W. (Sensenig) Martin. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Isaac, Anna Mary Stauffer, Clarence (Eleanora) Martin, Dorothy (John) Freed; brother-in-law, Leon Weber....
Christopher D. Bloom
Nov 13, 2014
Bloom, Christopher David, 35, Windber. Passed away unexpectedly on Novemeber 13 2014. Born October 27, 1979, in Johnstown. Chris was Survived by two sons, Boston (12) and Trason (9), Mother Glenda Bloom, Father, Kenneth L (Eileen) Bloom Sr., Siblings Kenneth L (Judy) Bloom Jr., Sisters, Kimberly J Bloom and Corin D (Anthony Smith). Nieces and Nephew, Kayla Bloom, Ashley Bloom, Tiera Smith and...
Edward L. Smith
Nov 11, 2014
Smith, Edward L., 97, of Richland. Died Nov. 11, 2014, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 19 1917 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward J. and Florence (Lee) Smith. Also preceded in death by wife, Rose Vivian. Survived by son Jeffrey L., married to the former Barbara L. Matvya, Bridgeville, PA; daughter, Judith A., wife of Philip E. Staib,...
Josephine Campagna
Nov 9, 2014
Campagna, Josephine “Joâ€, 90, Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman, formerly of Johnstown. Died Nov. 9, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 25, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Carmela (Turturici) Campagna. Also preceded in death by brothers, Anthony and Sam. Survived by brothers, Michael (Betty) and Frank (Betty dec’d) Campagna, with whom she resided for...
Rhea M. Barker
Nov 6, 2014
Barker, Rhea Marie (Gindlesperger), 88, of Richland. Passed away Nov. 6, 2014, at Arbutus Park Manor. Rhea was born November 9, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Henze) Gindlesperger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ned to whom she had been married for 60 years; infant brother Lloyd Jr., and stepmother...
Dorothy M. Matala
Nov 2, 2014
Matala – Dorothy M. “Dotâ€, 92, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Kozmernik) Draksler. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Matala Sr.; brothers, John, Andy, Joe, Jack, and Felix; sisters, Mary Oliver, Marie Slabe, Sophie...
Hilda J. Livingston
Nov 2, 2014
Livingston – Hilda J., 60, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014 at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian. Born on April 25, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of George J. and Betty J. (Russell) Livingston. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wayne J.; sister, Norma “Jane†Livingston and brother-in-law, Ron Graham. She is survived by her loving...
Lydia N. Boxler
Oct 30, 2014
Boxler, Lydia N., 93, Quemahoning Towers, formerly of Richland. Died Oct. 30, 2014, in Mifflintown, PA. Born March 3, 1921, in Windber. Daughter of the late Andrew and Louise (Lilly) McDowell. Also preceded in death by husband, Benjamin J. Boxler in 1965 and sons, John T. Boxler who was killed during Desert Storm;and David A. Boxler; daughter, Margaret A. Claxton;...
