Obituaries
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...
Linsey M. Wolfe
May 10, 2014
Wolfe, Linsey M., 20, Dale Borough. Died May 10, 2014, at home. Born May 4, 1994, in Johnstown. Daughter of Ronald W. and Carolyn M. (Ribblet) Wolfe. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Gerald L. Ribblet and maternal grandparents, Clarence and Romayne Wolfe. In addition to her parents she is survived by son, Landon; brother, Wesley; grandmother, Barbara Knecht; and...
Ethlyn B. Jones
May 6, 2014
Jones – Ethlyn B., 98, Windber, formerly of Northern Cambria, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014 at the Pettikoffer House, Windber, PA. Born on September 29, 1915 in Spangler, PA, daughter of Thomas “OT†and Ada (Berringer) Scollon. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Jones; siblings, Eleanor Frykland, Mildred Johnson, and Reed. She is...
Robert J. Slaventa
May 6, 2014
Slaventa – Robert J., “Bobâ€, 54, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1959 in Johnstown, son of Francis C. and Helen M. (Pinkas) Slaventa. Preceded in death by his father; infant brother, Thomas and sister, Louise. In addition to his mother he is survived by...
Margaret H. Davison
May 5, 2014
Davison, Margaret H., “Pegâ€, 92, of Vinco, formerly of Park Hill, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on July 26, 1921 in Marcus Hook, PA. Daughter of Samuel and Edith (Hodgson) Cordingley. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, 1st Sgt. E.F. “Dink†Leamer, United States Marine Corps., Retired and second...
