Obituaries
Donald J. Wilson
Nov 8, 2012
Wilson, Donald J., 77, of Richland. Passed away Nov. 8, 2012, at home. Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late Merle and Anna Marie (Beidle) Wilson. Also preceded in death by siblings; Merle Jr., Edward, Robert, Anna Mary, Betty and Kathleen “Tootieâ€; and grandchildren, Ronald W. Turner, Jr. and Alexander C. Wilson. Survived by loving wife of...
Nicholas Francis Urban
Nov 7, 2012
Urban, Nicholas Francis, Sr., 60, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1951 in Johnstown. Son of the late Stephen A. and Agnes C. (Livingston) Urban, Johnstown. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother, David; an infant sister; brothers-in-law,...
Nancy E Ashbridge
Nov 6, 2012
Ashbridge, Nancy E., 72, of Johnstown, PA. Died Nov. 6, 2012, at home. Born July 31, 1940, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Marion and Margaret (Barefoot) Blackburn. Also preceded in death by sister, Carole McMeans. Survived by husband Frank A. Ashbridge; and children. Robyn, wife of Bernard Lockard, Indiana, PA; and Eric Ashbridge, New York, NY; grandson, Ash Lockard,...
Edward S Michura
Nov 6, 2012
Michura, Edward S., 90, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Anthony J. and Mary (Chula) Michura. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, John; sisters, Cecelia McCarthy and Helen Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Vera Jane Allison
Nov 6, 2012
Allison, Vera Jane, 86, of Richland. Died November 6, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 8, 1926 in Ohio. Daughter of the late Elno A. and Ruth V. (Richardson) Moore. Preceded in death by these siblings: Frederick , Robert, Carol Shaffer. Survived by these siblings: Ginger Sell, Doris Turnbull, Donna Unger, Phyllis Ream, Dennis Moore, and Judy Sellers. Survived by husband of 64 years, T....
Nancy J. Harris
Oct 30, 2012
Harris, Nancy J., 64, of Belmont. Died Oct. 30, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 6th 1948 in Altoona. Daughter of the late Robert L. and Jean (Levy) Ramazzotti. Also preceded in death by her brother, Robert P. Ramazzotti. Survived by many friends, including special friend, Dan “Bones†Mills, Richland Township. Nancy received a bachelor’s degree from IUP. She...
Robert B. Hornick
Oct 28, 2012
Hornick, Robert B. ("Bob"), 89 of Geistown, resident of Richland Woods, Richland for over two years. Died Oct. 28, 2012. Born 24, 1923 in Johnstown. Son of the late Frank G. and Mary C. (Disch) Hornick. Also preceded in death by wife of 57 years, Frances C. (Ball) and sister, Elizabeth Hornick. Survived by daughters: Barbara Hornick-Lockard (Dennis Lockard), Corning, NY; Frances (Terry) Smith, Silver...
Samuel Lewis Stiles
Oct 28, 2012
Stiles, Samuel Lewis, 25 of Johnstown, PA. Passed away October 28, 2012, at Sasebo, Japan. Born August 18th 1987 in Fairfax, VA. Son of the late Coletta (McVay) Stiles. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his great grandmother, Trella Shaffer. Survived by his 3 year old son, Ledger Elliot Stiles and his mother, Corrina, VA;...
Joan A. Ellenberger
Oct 24, 2012
Ellenberger, Joan A., 81, of Westmont. Died Oct. 24, 2012, at Laurel View Village. Born September 17, 1931, in McKeesport. Daughter of the late Albert and Irene (Eckersberg) Jackel. Also preceded in death by brothers; Carl (Galina) Jackel and Glenn Sr. (Helen) Jackel. Survived by husband of 62 years, T. Richard Ellenberger, Sr. and sons; Dr. Thomas R. Jr.(Elisa), Johnstown;...
Charles R. Ickes Sr.
Oct 19, 2012
Ickes, Charles R. Sr., 89, Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2012, at Windber Medical Center. He was born on April 20, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late Roy and Irene ( Sellers) Ickes. Also preceded in death by siblings, Mildred Layton, Margaret Rawlings, Robert and Kenneth . Survived by spouse, Betty Ann (Saydak). Children: Ann...
Margaret E. Hanley
Oct 18, 2012
Hanley, Margaret E., “Margâ€, 83, of Sidman, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 21, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of Joseph and Agnes (Boxler) Kessler. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Bernard and Joseph and sisters, Leona Jones and Mary Eckenrod. She is survived by her loving husband...
Harold R. Shultz
Oct 13, 2012
Shultz, Harold R., 91, of Geistown, died Oct. 13, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 24, 1921, in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County. Son of Russell and Gladys (Rose) Shultz. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Darlene Shultz; brothers, Regis, Delbert, Harry, Jerry and an infant sister, Violet. Survived by his loving wife, Nellie (Strong), Geistown; brothers, Paul (Emma),...
Margaret Mary Ribblett
Oct 10, 2012
Ribblett, Margaret Mary, 83, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2012 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on June 27, 1929 in Nottingham, England. Daughter of Henry and Annie E. (Roberts) Marshall. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dennis and Donald and her husband, Bruce E. Ribblett Jr. She is survived by...
Gregory "Harry" Orletsky
Oct 9, 2012
Orletsky, Gregory, “Harryâ€, 90, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2012. Born on October 24, 1921 in East Conemaugh, PA. Son of Kuzma and Pearl (Hrynko) Orletsky. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Andrew, Anthony and Paul; sister, Mary Kush. He is survived by his sisters, Alice, wife of Jerry Zemcik and Dorothy Rumburg all of...
William D. Berkebile
Oct 2, 2012
Berkebile, William D., “Boogâ€, 59, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on October 2, 2012 at his residence, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 19, 1952 in Johnstown. Son of the late Clare C. and Mary C. (Saylor) Berkebile. He is survived by his son, Ethan D. Berkebile, Johnstown; wife, Phyllis (Glover) Berkebile, Johnstown;...
Irma B. Yarnick
Sep 28, 2012
Yarnick, Irma B. 93, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2012, at Windber Hospice. She was born on November 21, 1918, in Johnstown. Daughter of Fred W. and Sophia C. (Schaller) Metzler. Preceded in death by parents; infant brother, William and brother, Frederick K. Metzler. She is survived by her loving children; Bruce W.,...
Audrey M. Tercek
Sep 25, 2012
Tercek, Audrey M., 74, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2012, at Windber Hospice, surrounded by family members. Born March 29, 1938 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Hocevar) Markum. Preceded in death by loving husband Robert on July 31, 2004; and brothers, Henry and Bill Markum. Survived by sons; Dave, married to Diane (Bent);...
William J. Torak
Sep 19, 2012
Torak, William J., “Billâ€, 96, of Richland Township, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2012 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on April 26, 1916 in Johnstown. Son of Joseph and Mary (Latza) Torak. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph, Louis and Edward and sisters, Mary Macy, Margaret Clark and Elizabeth and...
Florence E. Poborski
Sep 15, 2012
Poborski, Florence E., 75, of East Conemaugh. Born December 11, 1936, Somerset. Daughter of the late William and Rosie (Podeswa) Koshewitz. Also preceded in death by husband Peter A Poborski Jr; granddaughter Holly Marie Lupek and Brother Paul Koshewitz. Survived by these children Barbara, wife of Robert Dusack, Windber; Peter III, married to the former Brenda Himes, Bon Air; Cathy wife of Michael Lohr, Johnstown;...
Alan M. Dunn
Sep 14, 2012
Dunn, Alan M., 63, of Richland, died September 14, 2012 at Windber Hospice. Born January 30, 1949 in Greensburg. Son of the late James Dunn and Mabel (Heller) Rusnak. Preceded in death by brother, Ronald Dunn. Survived by stepfather, Edward Rusnak; son, Edward J. Dunn and wife Samantha of Kentucky; grandsons, Brandon and Austin Dunn. Brother of Russell, married to Susan (Faith), Richland; Candice Dunn,...
