Obituaries
Helen Labosky
Feb 3, 2014
Labosky, Helen, 99, of Upper Yoder Township, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on February 3, 2014. She was born August 3, 1914 in Twin Rocks, PA. Daughter of John and Anna (Risko) Popp. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Andrew Labosky; sister, Mary Fatula; brothers, John F., Michael, Charles, and Stephen. Survived by her loving children,...
JoAnn F. Buterbaugh
Feb 2, 2014
Buterbaugh, JoAnn F., “Mingaâ€, 61, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, after complications due to heart surgery in July 2013. She was born on January 27, 1953 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Leo and Eleanor Pohalski. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, William L....
SuzAnn F. George
Feb 1, 2014
George, SuzAnn F., 67, East Conemaugh. Died Feb. 1, 2014, at home surrounded by family. Born Oct. 9, 1946, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George D. and Evelyn (Downton) Weimer. Also preceded in death by daughter; Shari Lynn and brother, Robert Weimer. Survived by Husband of 49 years, Blain L. “Buck†George and daughters; Lori, wife of William Gailey,...
Lucy Shiley
Jan 31, 2014
Shiley, Lucy, 82, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 13, 1931 in Windber, PA, daughter of Patsy and Angeline (Leonard) Dona. Preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Jr. and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Paul...
Larry J. LaBar
Jan 27, 2014
LaBar, Larry J., 73, of Daisytown, went to be with the Lord January 27, 2014 at Good Sam Palliative Care Center surrounded by his family. Born August 10, 1940 in Jackson, Alabama, son of the late Valura Jean and Mike LaBar. Survived by wife of 53 years, Linda (Sedlmeyer) LaBar, Daisytown; sons, Lee married to Janette (Grasso) and Lance married...
Ryan Thomas Fleming
Jan 26, 2014
Fleming, Ryan Thomas, 20, of Richland Township, died in his sleep from a cardiac condition and awoke with his Savior on January 26, 2014 in Pittsburgh. Born on January 17, 1994 in Johnstown. Beloved son of Thomas P. Fleming Jr. and Linda Rovder Fleming, and brother of Tyler Fleming, all of Richland Township. In addition to his parents and brother,...
Willis V. Marsh Jr.
Jan 25, 2014
Marsh, Willis V., Jr., 88, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 12, 1925 in Jackson Township, son of Willis V. Sr. and Etta M. (Grove) Marsh. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha R. (Allbaugh) Marsh; brother, Raymond; sister, Elsie Jane Maupin. He is survived...
Pearl Johnson
Jan 23, 2014
Johnson, Pearl, 84, of Vinco. Died Jan. 23, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 18, 1930, in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Wasil and Emily (Sirkot) Pekera. Also preceded in death by siblings; John, Anna Rheel, Mary Wiggins, Peter, Nellie Britton, Stephen, Olga Zadarla, Julia Dolgas, Eva Turanik, Elizabeth Nagle and Catherine Swansinger.Survived by husband of 62 years Delbert E.;...
Marilyn Morrell
Jan 23, 2014
Morrell, Marilyn, 65, of Westmont. Died Jan. 23, 2014, at home. Born June 27, 1948, in Johnstown. Daughter of E. Boyd “Bud†Callihan and Mary (Fetter). Preceded in death by father and husband, Dr. Roger W. Morrell on April 3, 2012. Survived by mother and step-father, Don Mangus; sons; Christopher M. (Kathleen Irwin); and Jonathon R. (Lisa Hrescak), both of...
Crawford W. Hildebrand
Jan 20, 2014
Hildebrand, Crawford W., “Crockâ€, 94, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2014 at Rosewood Personal Care Home. Born on March 23, 1919 in Johnstown, PA, son of Harry and Edna (Good) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen “Honey†(Cowan) Hildebrand; son, Ronald Hildebrand; grandson, Bradley Hildebrand; brothers, Clifford, and James....
Cecelia F. Korber
Jan 15, 2014
Korber, Cecelia F., 86, of Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1927 in Carrolltown, PA, daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Sczot) Kontorchik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry W. Korber; sisters, Amelia (Walter) Ponczek, and Pauline (Otto) Tulowitzki; brothers, Stanley (Anne), Simon (Edna), and...
Deborah A. Klesyk
Jan 15, 2014
Klesyk, Deborah Ann (Skender), 63, Geistown, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2014. Born September 26, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Irene and Joseph Skender. Beloved and devoted wife of 46 years of Kenneth William Klesyk. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Kenneth, Johnstown; daughter Jennifer, wife of John Stewart, North Wales, PA; and...
Donald Roy Hershberger
Jan 13, 2014
Hershberger, Donald Roy, 84, Arbutus Park retirement Community. Died Jan. 13, 2014, at home. Born April 30, 1929, in Richland Township. Son of the late Alfred C. and Evelyn (Frye) Hershberger. Also preceded in death by wife, Nancy S. (Studebaker); brothers, George Edward and Glenn Oliver; and sister, Kathryn Dagney. Survived by children; Donald Wayne (Mary Bittner), Woodbridge, VA; Douglas...
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...
