Obituaries
Harry Buriak
Apr 23, 2014
Buriak – Harry, 88, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on March 23, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Metro and Mary (Torpila) Buriak. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia M. “Toots†(Rolish) Buriak; sisters, Anna Slavich, Pearl Muharsky, Nellie Botteicher, Catherine Fuehr, and Helen Newman and sister-in-law,...
Violet Eileen Sexton
Apr 23, 2014
Sexton, Violet Eileen, 85, of Elton. Passed away April 23, 2014, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born May 2, 1928, in Elton. Daughter of Walter R. and Julia (Hoffman ) Gearhart. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael Daniel Sexton; brothers Earl, George, Edwin, Forrest, Vernon and Warren; sisters Thelma Naugle, Olive Wilson and Leah Jean Ferrier; and half brother , Walter Berkeley. Survived by loving daughters,...
Joseph Rishell
Apr 20, 2014
RISHELL -- Joseph, "Bud", 76, Eighth Ward, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on April 20, 2014, at Laurelwood Care Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 29, 1937, in East Conemaugh Borough. Preceded in death on May 24, 2012, by wife of 52 years, Margaret L. (Bosser) Rishell. They were married on May 7, 1960 at Assumption...
Anna E. Katawczik
Apr 18, 2014
Katawczik, Anna E., 93, of Conemaugh Township, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014 at Laurel View Village. Born on November 28, 1920 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Resick) Russ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, John “Bill†Katawczik; brother, Edward. She is survived by her loving...
Wayne R. Bailey
Apr 18, 2014
Bailey – Wayne R., 53, South Fork, passed away unexpectedly on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at his home. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1960 in Johnstown, son of John R. and Dorothy M. (Eppley) Bailey. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny “Pete†Bailey. He will be mourned by his loving wife and best friend Deettra “Dee...
Ruth M. Ziemba
Apr 4, 2014
Ziemba – Ruth M., 84, Cover Hill, formerly of Park Hill, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2014 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on September 17, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of George and Mae (Conrad) Miskowitz. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester A. Ziemba Sr. and daughter-in-law, Beverly D. Ziemba. She is survived by...
Ethel L. Howard
Apr 4, 2014
Howard, Ethel L., 94, of Richland. Died April 4, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 6, 1919, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Elmer and Carrie (Probert) Fondelier. Also preceded in death by husband, Arthur G. Howard; siblings, Elmer “Dutchâ€, Richard, and Robert Fondelier; and Katherine Ream, Dorothy Phenicie, June Gindlesberger and Betty Holtzman. Survived by daughters; Sandra, wife...
Donna M. Layton
Mar 27, 2014
Layton – Donna Marie, 56, New Oxford, PA, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2014 at Mandarin Inpatient Care Center, Harwood, MD, where she fought very hard but lost her battle to cancer. Born on July 2, 1957 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Raymond C. Lehman Sr. and Gwendolyn (Phillips) Lehman, Johnstown. In...
Julie A Pavlovich
Mar 27, 2014
Pavlovich, Julie Ann, 57, of Richland. Died March 27, 2014 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Born October 18, 1956 in Colver, PA. Daughter of the late Rudy and Winnie (Cotton) Bonora. Survived by husband of 26 years, Max F. Pavlovich; children Megan (Alan) Tresnicky, Mary Pavlovich, Lindsay Pavlovich, and Max R. Pavlovich; Grandchildren Chase and Brynn Tresnicky; Brother Ted Bonora (Joseph...
James W. Seigh
Mar 27, 2014
Seigh – James W., 31, Hurst, TX, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2014 at his residence. Born on May 17, 1982 in Johnstown, son of Richard J. and Susan K. (Snyder) Seigh, Watauga, TX. Preceded in death by his brother, Phillip and his grandfather, Robert Snyder. In addition to his parents, he will...
John D. Glosky
Mar 26, 2014
Glosky, John D., 73, of Geistown. Died March 26, 2014, at home. Born July 14, 1940, in Windber. Son of the late John T. and Lydia (Navalaney) Glosky. Survived by wife of 51 years, Margaret L. (Dusack) Glosky; daughters Susan (Frank) Farina, Monroeville, PA; Karen Glosky, Erial, NJ; Marian (George) Clowes, Parkersburg, WV; and Anne Glosky (Jeff Topham), Louisville, KY; Grandchildren, Nicholas, Emily, and...
Marian R. Wilson
Mar 26, 2014
Wilson, Marian R., 84, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2014, at her residence. She was born on November 20, 1929, in Altoona. Daughter of Herbert J. and Marian R. (Koons) Walker. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dillon G. Wilson; brothers, Kenneth, Richard, Herbert, Charles, Arthur, James, and infant brother, David. Survived...
Joe Walls
Mar 25, 2014
Walls, Joe, 98, of East Conemaugh, passed away on March 25, 2014, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on May 15, 1915 in Louisville, AL. Son of the late Albert and Nora (Gray) Baxter-Walls. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lue (Hamilton) Walls; sisters, Leona, Lucinda, Viola, Bertha, Xtra, and Mary Alice; brothers,...
John Mikolich
Mar 23, 2014
Mikolich – John, 89, Cover Hill, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on December 5, 1924 in Acosta, PA, son of Charles and Mary (Miklowcic) Mikolich. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Gurich) Mikolich; siblings, Mary Mikolich, Frank, Agnes Wolpart, Charles J., Frances Huggins, Joseph, Anna Urbas, Josephine Bivona, Tony, Alice...
Robert L. Ruth
Mar 22, 2014
Ruth, Robert Lee, 97, Geistown. Died peacefully, March 22, 2014 in the loving care of his family. Born April 14, 1916, in Johnstown. Son of Leo and Florence (Karr) Ruth. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 57 years, Mary Elizabeth (Kozora); son, Robert C. Ruth, spouse of Elaine (Genes); sister Dolores Vaught and husband Philip; Barbara Boxler and husband James;...
Thomas O. Vann
Mar 21, 2014
VANN – Thomas O.,82, Geistown, died peacefully at Windber Hospice on March 21, 2014. Born December 2, 1931, in Johnstown, son of the late Harry C. and Viola C. (Donnelly) Vann. Also preceded in death by sister, Shirley Grove, sister, Dolores Kimble, and brother, Harry S. Vann. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Helen J. (Sikora) Vann; son; Robert T....
Frank J. Bombach
Mar 21, 2014
Bombach, Frank J., “Farmerâ€, 97, of Vinco, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2014 at home in the presence of his family. He was born on January 10, 1917 in Vinco. Son of Anton and Elizabeth (Kosmatin) Bombach. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Eleanor Ruth Bombach; brothers, Anthony and Karl; sisters, Amelia...
Robert F. Birtle
Mar 17, 2014
Birtle – Robert F., “Bobâ€, 82, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on August 29, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Leonard M. and Velma R. (McMillan) Birtle. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Leonard L. and sister-in-law, Lois J. (Wingard) Birtle. He is survived by his loving wife of 62...
Eileen M. Bassett
Mar 16, 2014
Bassett, Eileen M., 85, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord March 16, 2014 at her residence. Born June 26, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Clare and Charlotte O’Connor. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oren Wayne Bassett; great-grandson, Derrick Imler; son-in-law, Daniel Alexander; sister, Hilda J. Cemo and brother-in-law, George Cemo. Eileen is survived by her...
Judith Ann Csamer
Mar 11, 2014
Csamer – Judith Ann, “Judyâ€, 67, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014 at her residence. Born on September 13, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of John T. Costlow and Richard C. Sr. and Olive F. (Stegman) Irvin. Preceded in death by parents and brother, James E. Costlow. She is survived by her loving husband...
