Obituaries

Sep 12, 2012

Dernar, Jean M., 77, Vinco. Died September 12, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 24, 1935, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Yuntz. Also preceded in death by husband, John Jr., in 2007; and sister, Dorothy Janiga. Survived by daughters, Christine, wife of Barry Allbaugh, Avon, Ohio; and Eva, wife of Brian Crist, Johnstown; and son,...

Sep 9, 2012

Singer, Marjorie R., “Meme”, 76, Ragers Corner, Richland Twp. Passed away Sept. 9, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends and special care of Windber Hospice.  Born Oct. 30, 1935 in Central City.  Daughter of  the late Leo G. and Arminta M. (Albright) Cober.   Preceded in death by her precious granddaughter Cassandra Singer; Sister Brenda Hropovich; and niece Lisa Franchic.  Survived...

Sep 8, 2012

Keytack, Anne T., (Telek), 87, of Richland. Died Sept. 8, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 8, 1925. In Slicksville, PA. Daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kali) Telek. Also preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Joseph in 1995; son, William in 1960; brothers, William and Peter Telek; and son-in-law, Gary B. Stahl. Survived by children;...

Sep 7, 2012

Yasika, John M, “Gus”, 74, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 31, 1938 in Johnstown. Son of John and Anna (Galayda) Yasika. Preceded in death by his parents; son, John Todd Yasika and a brother, Mark Yasika. He is survived by his loving wife and...

Sep 1, 2012

Price, Mary Ellen, “Cookie”, 90, East Taylor Township. Died September 1, 2012, at home. Born March 21, 1922, in Echo. Daughter of the late Frank and Elevia (Horner) Santa. Also preceded in death by husband, Chester “Peck” Price, Sr.; brothers, Samuel and Francis and sister, Kathleen. Survived by children; Chester Jr. “Jug”, married to Kathleen (O’Neill), Summerton, SC; and Carol,...

Aug 28, 2012

Hasse, William M., 62, of Elton. Died Aug. 28, 2012, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Born May 28, 1950, in Johnstown. Son of the late Donald J. and Madaline (Rector) Hasse. Also preceded in death by brother Donald Jr. and in-laws, the late Jay and Dorothy Helsel. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Patricia A. (Helsel) and...

Aug 27, 2012

Paruch, Mary Ann, 84, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2012 at Windber Hospice.  Born on November 18, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Angeline (Golojuch) Szczur. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 61 years, Frank Paruch; siblings, Stanley, Lottie (Barry) Slisz, and Joseph “Butch” Stuer. She is survived by her loving children, Richard,...

Aug 27, 2012

Refi, Nancy A., 79, of Adams Township. Died Aug. 27, 2012, at home. Born March 1, 1933, in Richland Township. Daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Hostetler) Wingard. Survived by husband of 61 years, Alex and these sons; Thomas, married to the former Elizabeth Richard, Lebanon, PA.; and James, married to the former Valerie Palmer, Ephrata, PA. Grandchildren; Timothy,...

Aug 25, 2012

Krupa, Ronald J., 58, of Stateline, Nevada entered into eternal rest on August 25th, 2012. Ron was born on September 8, 1953 in Johnstown, PA. Son of John Krupa, Richland Township and the late Ann (Leck) Krupa. Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane,...

Aug 20, 2012

Griffith, Harvey C. Jr., 94, Sebring, FL. Died Aug. 20, 2012, in Florida. Born May 3, 1918, in Wayne, PA. Son of the late Harvey C. and Zoe (Hill) Griffith. Survived by wife, the former Olive G. Gould. Daughters; Sue Boulet, Conway, NC; Bonnie Barnes, Daytona Beach, FL; Carla Gould-Berens, Germany; and son, Warren P. Gould, Oakridge, NC; also 7...

Aug 17, 2012

O’Donnell, Eugene C., “Gene”, 87, Richland Township. Died August 17, 2012, at home. Born Dec. 28, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Minnie (Pillet) O’Donnell. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary Lou (Clark) O’Donnell. Survived by these children; Alan, married to the former Karen Wingard, Salix; Kathleen, wife of Ron Bergman, Gibsonia, PA; and Patricia Bennett,...

Aug 17, 2012

Gasior, Larry John, passed away on August 17, 2012 in Irvine, CA. He was born on May 29, 1945 in Johnstown. Larry served in the U.S. Army. He worked in the aerospace industry, and enjoyed softball and golf. Larry was an active volunteer for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center building and repairing as needed. He is survived by his...

Aug 15, 2012

Gelesh (Pruchniak), Eleanor, 94, of  Parkhill. Died August 15, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1918, in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Patke) Pruchniak. Also preceded in death by husband, John Gelesh and sisters; Delores Rolek, Alice Stubbs and Bernice Grata. Survived by son; John G. Gelesh, Parkhill and sister; Evelyn Gucciardo, Chicago, IL. Also...

Aug 10, 2012

Erlinger, Janet C., 82, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord and Gene on August 10, 2012, at Allegheny Lutheran Home at Johnstown. She was born on September 17, 1929, in Sharon, PA. Daughter of Joseph J. and Dorothy R. (Edwards) Brazil. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Eugene C. “Chief” Erlinger. She is survived by...

Aug 8, 2012

Simanski, Emil F. Jr., 81, Upper Yoder Township departed this world to be with his Lord on August 8, 2012 at Windber Hospice. He was born on August 26, 1930 in Johnstown. Son of the late Emil F. Sr. and Avanell E. (Penrod) Simanski. Also preceded in death by wife, Leora “Jean” (Bloom) Simanski; siblings, Ralph Simanski, and Esther Karashin;...

Aug 7, 2012

Bader, Amy L., 51, of Franklin Borough, died on August 7, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 27, 1960 in Johnstown. Daughter of Peter P. and Elizabeth (Briggs) Podoletz. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Gregory R.; brothers, Ronald B. and Peter T. “Toby” Podoletz, and Richard D. Seibert; father...

Aug 5, 2012

Aug 5, 2012

Turanik, Eva “June”, 87, of East Conemaugh , went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on April 14, 1925 in Conemaugh. Daughter of Wasyl and Emily (Sirkot) Pekera. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; son, Charles Michael “Tank”; siblings, John, Anna Rheel, Mary Wiggins, Peter, Nellie Britton, Stephen,...

Aug 5, 2012

Lyzinski, Pia, 92, of East Taylor Township, passed away on August 5, 2012 at home.  She was born on August 29, 1919 in Milan, Italy. Daughter of Attilio and Nella (Preti) Montoni. Preceded in death by parents; great grandson, Patrick Empfield and a brother, Plinio. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John J. Lyzinski, East Taylor Township;...

Aug 4, 2012

Schultz, Betty L., 88, Richland. Died August 4, 2012, at Golden Living Center. Born December 1, 1923, in Windber. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Mitchell) Thomas. Also preceded in death by husband, Gerald F. in 2009 and brothers Earl and Charles; and sister Velma Hockins. Survived by sons; Jerry and Scott, Richland, formerly of Virginia. Graduate of Dale...