Obituaries
Charles Roger Mackel Sr.
Jan 13, 2014
Mackel, Charles Roger Sr., 85, of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 28, 1928 in Johnstown. Son of Charles S. and Marian (Hildebrand) Mackel. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, A. Margaret son, Charles R. Mackel Jr.; sisters, Twila Walk and Phyllis...
Rose M. Kudel
Jan 12, 2014
Kudel, Rose, M. 91, of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 12, 2014 at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg, PA. Born on February 17, 1922 in Revloc, PA. Daughter of Joseph and Magdalene (Markovich) Rashlich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E.; granddaughter, Heather Hershel; brothers, Frank and Martin; sisters, Mary Fagan, Catherine Billy and Emma Rashlich and nephews,...
Raymond G. Dabbs
Jan 9, 2014
Dabbs, Raymond G., 72 of Ebensburg, formally of Tire Hill, died Jan. 9, 2014 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 13, 1941, in Johnstown. Son of the late Albert and Ethel (Ferguson) Dabbs. Also preceded in death by brother, Harry Dabbs; sister, Alberta Raymond; and infant sister Trudy Dabbs. Survived by daughter, Brandee, wife of David Schnegg, grandchildren, Elizabeth and Eric Schnegg all...
Rosemarie M. Hoffman
Jan 8, 2014
Hoffman, Rosemarie M., “Rosieâ€, 80, of Richland Township. Died Jan. 8, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 28, 1933, in Windber. Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zidzik) Kovach. Also preceded in death by daughter, Wanda Marie Spiker. Survived by husband of 59 years, Elwood M. Hoffman; sons, Matthew (Nancy Yuhas), Cranberry Twp.; and...
Edward E. Utnik
Jan 7, 2014
Utnik, Edward E., 89, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. Born on August 30, 1924 in Johnstown. Son of Walenty “Valetine†and Anna (Hammara) Utnik. Preceded in death by his wife, Sophie (Golojuch) Utnik; son, James; siblings, Casper Lenart, Valentine, William Lenart, Angeline Gross; father and mother-in-law, John and Catherine Golojuch; brothers-in-law, Alfred Gross,...
Martha J. Schutte
Jan 2, 2014
Schutte, Martha J., 88, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2014 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 6, 1925 in Johnston. Daughter of Richard and Theresa (Kist) Stager. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry A. Schutte; brothers, Robert, William and Donald; grandchildren, John Nathan 1st and Bobby Schutte. She is survived...
Anne Dyak
Dec 31, 2013
Dyak, Anne, 84, of Bon Air, passed away on December 31, 2013 at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of Wasko and Mary (Fetcik) Zadarla. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John; sisters, Margaret Lanzetta and Helen Krisko and brothers, Joe, Andy, John, and Mike. She is...
Margaret E. Strazisar
Dec 27, 2013
Strazisar, Margaret E., 86, Richland Woods, formerly of Vinco. Died Dec. 27, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 16, 1927, in Clymer. Daughter of the late Fred and Angeline (Magdelenic) Zlater. Also preceded in death by husband, Joseph H. Strazisar; daughter, Karen Stefanick; siblings, Mary (Bill) Misko; Stephana (Charles) Bisssett; Anna (Lawrence) Caracciolo; Virginia (Frank) Halapia; Frances (Joseph) Bozic;...
Bladen Z. Hess
Dec 26, 2013
Hess, Bladen Z., 15, of Conemaugh, went to be with Lord on Dec. 26, 2013, at home. Born Aug. 5, 1998. Son of Wesley H. Hess and Rita T. Richards both of Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Edward J. and Rita A. Richards and paternal grandmother, Florence L. Hess. In addition to his parents he is survived by;...
Jurettia Montgomery
Dec 19, 2013
Montgomery, Jurettia, 82, Johnstown. Died Dec. 19, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born Dec. 14, 1931, in Midway, AL. Daughter of the late Emmanuel and Carrie (Moore) Arnold. Also preceded in death by first husband, Charlie C. Boykin and second husband, Walter Montgomery; and brothers and sisters; and great grandchild. Survived by son Theotis (Brenda Yancey) Boykin, Johnstown and step-daughter,...
Catherine S. Siwy
Dec 13, 2013
Siwy, Catherine S. “Stella†89, of East Taylor Twp. Died Dec. 13, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. Born Oct. 25, 1924, in Poland. Daughter of the late Franciszek and Maria (Gniewek) Brudz. Also preceded in death by husband, Stephen J. Siwy. Survived by children; Lucyna “Lucy†Sellers, FL; Mark (Joan Vizi), Ebensburg; Joseph (Rebecca Wess), Johnstown; Stephen,...
Jean K. Budlong
Dec 9, 2013
Budlong, Jean Kennedy, 85, of Windber and Indian Lake, Pa., died Dec. 9 at Windber Hospice, Windber, Pa. Born on December 7, 1928 in Hartford, CT, daughter of Arthur and Arlene (Lehman) Kennedy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burt B. Budlong; son, William H. Budlong; and daughter-in-law, Kimiko Budlong. She is survived by her loving children, Dale Mulrenan,...
Paul Pasternak
Dec 8, 2013
Pasternak, Paul, 86, of Richland. Died Dec. 8, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 23, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Mary (Spisak) Pasternak. Also preceded in death by brothers, John, Andrew and William. Survived by wife of 62 years, Mary Jane (Hrabosky); and daughters, Linda, wife of Michael Prozialeck, Richland; and Pamela, wife of John...
Shirley M. Kelley
Dec 6, 2013
Kelley, Shirley M., 83, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2013 at her residence. Daughter of Jacob and Violet (Shaulis) Beck. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Chiz Kelley; brother, Jack Beck; sisters, Jacky Beck and Carolyn Harvey. She is survived by her 25 year companion and fiancée, Ken...
Winona R. Hildebrand
Nov 29, 2013
Hildebrand, Winona R., “Nonieâ€, 90, of Vinco went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2013 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Edward T. and Bertha M. (Covalt) Mackall. Preceded in death by parents and a brother, Glenn L. Mackall. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Robert P. Hildebrand, Vinco;...
Raymond F. Cassidy
Nov 25, 2013
Cassidy, Raymond F.88, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 9, 1924, in Patton. Son of the late Leonard P. and Helen (Balon) Cassidy. Also preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Dorothy J. (Helsel) Cassidy. Survived by children; Patricia Feathers, Mary Lou Yarnavick, S. Michael, married...
Pauline E. Tipton
Nov 23, 2013
Tipton, Pauline E., 85, Richland Township. Died Nov. 23, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born April 10, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Peter E. and Edna Mary (Krise) Schaller. Also preceded in death by husband, Charles R. Tipton; and Sister Gladys A. Weaver. Survived by sons; Russell C. and daughter in law, Judy Bloom; and their children, Elliott...
Margaret Ruth Sedlmeyer
Nov 21, 2013
Sedlmeyer, Margaret Ruth (Moehler), “Doo Deeâ€, 94, of Daisytown, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2013 at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born on December 7, 1918 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Oldham ) Moehler. Also preceded in death by husband, Raymond Harold; brothers, Daniel and Robert. She is survived by daughters, Linda married to Larry LaBar...
Sally J. Toth
Nov 20, 2013
Toth, Sally J. “Jeanieâ€, 39, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013 at her residence. Born on October 6, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of Russell A. and Sally J. (Livingston) Moehler, Johnstown, PA. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Jason J. Toth, East Conemaugh Borough; children, Zach W.,...
Ann Papinchak
Nov 18, 2013
Papinchak, Ann, 87, of Salix, PA, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2013 at her residence. Born on November 4, 1926 in Vintondale, daughter of Michael and Catherine (Hensal) Pascovich. Preceded in death by parents; step father, Stanley J. Skowron; husband, Michael B. Papinchak; son, Michael B. Papinchak; grandsons, Damian E. and Jamie R. Papinchak; brother, John....
