Obituaries
Joan C. Buterbaugh
Oct 23, 2014
Buterbaugh – Joan C., 83, Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2014 at her residence. Born on December 24, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Obert and Alice (Clawson) Erwin. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred L Buterbaugh Sr.; son, Robert Paul; daughters-in-law, Micki (Callan) Buterbaugh and Theresa (Naugle) Buterbaugh and sister, Nancy Yesh. She...
Evelyn R. Biber
Oct 23, 2014
Biber, Evelyn R., 76, of Richland Township, passed away on October 23, 2014 at Windber Hospice. She was born on April 20, 1938, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Stephen and Rose (Demor) Slavick. Preceded in death by husband, Elgene J., “Gene†Biber; brothers, Stephen M. Slavik and Richard Slavick; brother-in-law, Francis S. Hoffman and a sister-in-law, Loretta A. Slavick....
Marjorie C. Metzler
Oct 22, 2014
Metzler – Marjorie C, 89, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Margaret (O’Farrell) Baserman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick K. Metzler; sister, Ruth Adams; brother, James; infant brother, Harry and son-in-law, Albert C. Kreipl Jr. She...
Melverta M. Stanley
Oct 13, 2014
Stanley – Melverta, M., “Bert†82, Summerhill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2014. Born on November 20, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Wallace “Amos†and Esther (Varner) Mathieson. Preceded in death by her parents; sons-n-law, Mark R. Reynolds and Michael J. Kauffman and brothers, Wallace and Merle. She is survived by her loving husband...
Ruth E. Mills
Oct 11, 2014
Mills, Ruth E., 98, of Johnstown. Died on October 11, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Yeager) Woy. Also preceded in death by husband of 34 years, Russell Flemming Mills; brother, William Woy; and sisters, Anna Laura Moore and Lucille Fern Weaver. Survived by son, David, married...
Helen Veronica Partsch
Oct 10, 2014
Partsch - Helen Veronica, 99, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2014. Born on April 19, 1915 in Johnstown, daughter of Leopold and Veronica (Dziurdzik) Schmidt. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William H.; three sisters, and daughter, Mary Elaine Hauser. She is survived by daughters, Arlene, wife of John Hamilton, Waxahachie, TX; Helen, wife of...
Sylvester J. Wissinger
Oct 9, 2014
Wissinger – Sylvester J., 88, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014. Born on February 26, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Harry and Helen (Pfiel) Wissinger. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Phyllis. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Janet L. (Thomstatter) Wissinger, Johnstown; children, John W., AL and Catherine L.,...
Paul D. Yoder
Oct 9, 2014
Yoder – Paul D., 84, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 9, 1930 in South Fork, son of Hiram S. and Mearle (Burnheimer) Yoder. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Winifred Yoder, Janet Bulvin, Mildred Wingard and Erlemond Hemker and brothers, Glenn and Carl. He is survived...
David D. Single Sr.
Oct 4, 2014
Single, Sr. – David D., 81, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2014 at home. Born on February 23, 1933 in Dunlo, son of Andrew and Mary (Busho) Single. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George, John, and Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann (Danko) Single,...
Dr. Alvy A. Walker
Oct 4, 2014
Dr. Walker, Alvy A., 87, Somerset, formerly of Richland Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sister-in-law on October 4, 2014 at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born on January 9, 1927 in Windber, son of Allison A. and Kathryn (MacDonald) Walker. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Blansett. He is survived by his loving...
John J. Dougherty
Oct 3, 2014
Dougherty, John J.,†Redâ€, “Jackâ€, “Docâ€, 81, of Upper Yoder. Died Oct. 3, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born April 18, 1933 in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Ida (Dunmyer) Dougherty. Preceded in death by parents, sister Betty Truscello, niece Maureen Truscello, and Ronald Ifft; grandsons Devon Polasko and Cole Campbell. Survived by wife Mary Jane...
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,...
