Obituaries
Jene K. Younkin
Aug 5, 2014
Younkin, Jene K., 64, of Hume, VA. Died Aug. 5, 2014 in VA. Born October 29, 1949, in Brookville, PA. Daughter of Allan W. and Sarah J. (Armstrong) Porsch. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by mother, Emporium, PA; loving husband, Gary A. Younkin; siblings, Raymond (Susan Younkin) Porsch, Johnstown, PA; Marilyn (Eric) Erickson, Emporium, PA; Curtis Porsch, Waterloo, NY; and Lesley...
Joyce L. Barabus
Aug 4, 2014
Barbus, Joyce L., 49, of East Conemaugh, passed away on August 4, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was born January 13, 1965 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph S. Barbus and Dorothy M. (Lebosky) Barbus, East Conemaugh. Preceeded in death by father; sisters, Melanie Barbus, Elayne M. Barbus-McMinn and Barbara J....
Albert G. Schmalz
Aug 1, 2014
Schmalz, Albert G, 76, of Parkhill. Died August 1, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 1, 1938 in Johnstown. Son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Semft) Schmalz. Survived by wife, Peggy L. (Stauffer) Schmalz; sons, Albert, Jr. and William; step son, Albert Oakman; numerous grandchildren; and sister, Gloria (Jim) Hostetler. Retired coal miner with UMWA. Private viewing and Blessing service...
Kathleen L. Geiser
Jul 29, 2014
Geiser, Kathleen L., 84, of Oakland. Died July 29, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 23, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis F. and Catherine (Gill) Midderhoff. Also preceded in death by a brother Louis and grandson Richard in infancy. Survived by husband of 63 years, Ronald C. Geiser; children, Christine A. and husband Gregory Glova; Rene L. and husband Victor Hrescak...
Aubry Anna Wike
Jul 27, 2014
Wike, Aubry Anna, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014 at Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC. Infant daughter of Joshua K. and Danette M. (Reiking) Wike, Geistown Borough. In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal great grandfather, Del Legg, Richland Township; maternal grandmother, Kimberly D., wife of Rick Manuel, North Fort Myers, FL;...
Beverly A. Kocis
Jul 24, 2014
Kocis, Mrs. Beverly A. (Ling), 77, Died July 24, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 8, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles E. and Louise (Albert) Ling. Survived by loving husband of 58 years Joseph P. Kocis; son Joseph P. Kocis married to Laura (Everson), Orlando, FL; daughters Lori Gillespie, Shrewsbury, PA; and Amy Brandau married to Martin Brandau,...
John R. Haywood
Jul 24, 2014
Haywood, John R., 82, of Richland Townhip, went to be with the Lord July 24, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1932 in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Sarah A. (Hugill) Haywood. He is survived by his loving wife, Yolanda (Gallo) Haywood; son, John Jeffrey, married to the former Viviane Frias, CA; daughter, Renee...
Cecelia C. Duncan
Jul 22, 2014
Duncan, Cecelia C., “Sueâ€, 78, of Johnstown. Died July 22, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 14, 1935, in Greensburg. Daughter of the late Michael Krompholtz and Gertrude Nelson. Also preceded in death by daughters; Erna Yoder and Caroline Sue Duncan and sons; David Duncan and Dwight Duncan; brothers, Michael and Howard Krompholtz; and former husband, Wendell Duncan. Survived...
H. Ross Blackburn
Jul 20, 2014
Blackburn, H. Ross, 87, Richland Township, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on July 20, 2014, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 16, 1926, in Johnstown, son of Thomas and Arminta (Saylor) Blackburn. Preceded in death by parents and wife of 54 years, Janet (Baumgardner). Survived by children: Brian Ross, married to Delores (Morbit), and Lori, married to Rick Wagner,...
Concetta M. Saly
Jul 17, 2014
Saly – Concetta M., 93, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2014 at Laurelview Village, Davidsville. Born on August 28, 1920 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Marie (Cotroneo) Maiorana. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, James V. Saly; sisters, Angela Maiorana and Joanne Phenicie. She is survived by her loving children, Candice...
Jack D. Foust Sr.
Jul 15, 2014
Foust – Jack D. Sr., 84, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2014 at the Holidaysburg Veterans Hospital. Born on October 10, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Irvin Sr. and Amanda (Lewis) Foust. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy L. (Grove) Foust; sons, Jay Michael and Todd William; sisters, Elizabeth Garland and...
Alfred E. Kelley
Jul 12, 2014
Kelley – Alfred E., “Skipâ€, 77, Elton, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2014 at his residence. Born on October 7, 1936 in Elton, son of the late George E. and Alma L. (Golden) Kelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Evelyn B. (Zolnosky) Kelley; children, Dara L., wife of Stephen Kendera, Vinco,...
Ira J. Gilkey
Jul 11, 2014
Gilkey – Ira J., 65, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. Born on June 20, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Edward J. and Arlene J. (Horner) Gilkey, Johnstown. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ira Gilkey; maternal grandfather, Clarence Horner; maternal grandmother, Zora Horner and mother-in-law, Theresa Thomas. He is...
Nick U. Bardo Sr.
Jul 10, 2014
Bardo – Nick U., Sr., “Pottsyâ€, 92, Windber, PA, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2014 at U.P.M.C Washington Hospital. Born on April 18, 1922 at home, Windber, PA, son of Ulisse N. and Laura R. (Ferrante) Bardo. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Rose M. (Karmendy) Bardo and daughter, Patty Goncher. He is survived by his...
Twila M. Stupi
Jul 9, 2014
Stupi, Twila M., 93, of Geistown Borough. Died July 9, 2014. Born Jan. 21, 1921, in Beaverdale. Daughter of the late James and Catherine (Libertine) Parks. Also preceded in death by husband, Andrew L. Stupi and brother, James Parks. Survived by daughter; Patricia A. Stupi and son, Larry J. Stupi, married to the former Mary Jane Wilfong. Granddaughter, Lori A., wife...
Eleanor Chromy
Jul 8, 2014
Chromy, Eleanor (Schellhammer) “Studdaâ€, 76, went to sing in the heavenly choir July 8, 2014. Born the January 17, 1938, daughter of the late James V. and Geraldine S. (McGuire) Schellhammer. Preceded in death by husband John Chromy (1995); son, Marcus J. Chromy (2008); brother, James; brothers-in-law, Joseph Brunetto and Cliff Anderson and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Hritz) Schellhammer. Survived by her...
Stella E. Grata
Jul 5, 2014
Grata, Stella E., 70, of Vinco. Died July 5, 2014, in Lewistown, PA. Born September 16, 1943, in Windber. Daughter of the late Irvin A. and Stella D. (Pileski) Smolko. Also preceeded in death by sisters Margie and Velma. Survived by husband of 51 years, Andrew; and children; Theresa (Dondi) Wall, of Bluffton, SC; Bernadett (John) Shaver, of Little River, SC; Monica...
Stephen A. Galayda
Jul 5, 2014
Galayda, Stephen A., “Sonnyâ€, 60, of East Conemaugh. Died July 5, 2014, at home. Born Dec. 12, 1953, in Johnstown. Son of the late Steve and Florence (Niepoky) Galayda. Survived by wife of 31 years, Carol J. (Kudel) and these children; James, at home; Jennifer, Kansas; Julia, wife of Joshua Fulmer, Connecticut; and Stephen, Jr., at home. Brother of Larry,...
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,...
