Obituaries
Clema L. Wingard
Jul 29, 2012
Wingard, Clema L., 97, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on September 2, 1914 in Elton, PA. Daughter of the late C. Herbert and Laura Pearl (Gramling) Rhoads. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Kenneth Wingard. She was...
Edward J. Wingard
Jul 18, 2012
Wingard, Edward J. Sr., 78, of Richland Twp., went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012 at Arbutus Manor. He was born on February 24, 1934 in Johnstown. Son of Dorsey and Olive (Faint) Wingard. Preceded in death by parents and a sister, Elizabethann Boddiger. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Rudge)...
John E. Lumley
Jul 16, 2012
Lumley, John E., 84, Johnstown. Passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012, in his home surrounded by loving family members. Born July 4, 1928, in Spangler, Pa. Son of the late John and Laura (Hutchison) Lumley. Also preceded in death by brother Ron and wife, Theresa (McDermott) Lumley. Survived by wife of 54 years, Elizabeth (Fisseler); daughter, Reney, wife of...
Noel Ortiz
Jul 10, 2012
Ortiz, Noel, went to be with Lord on July 10, 2012. Baby of Andy and Irmarie (Soto) Ortiz, Richland Township. In addition to parents the baby is survived by maternal grandparents, Oscar and Irma Soto, Puerto Rico; paternal grandparents, Frank and Carmen Ortiz, Puerto Rico; siblings, Priscilla, Diana, Giovanni and Naomi all at home; aunts, Wanda Ortiz and Giselle Soto...
Stephen Loya
Jul 4, 2012
Loya, Stephen J., 94, of Plano TX, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2012 at Seasons Hospice, Denton, TX. He was born on April 14, 1918 in Johnstown. Son of John Loya Sr. and Barbara Loya. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Anne M. (Kopenits) Loya; siblings, Mike, John Jr., George, Andrew...
Donald R. Plunkard
Jul 3, 2012
Plunkard, Donald, R., “Plunkâ€, 56, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2012. He was born on December 21, 1955 in Johnstown. Son of Wilbert J. and Margaret F. (Irvin) Plunkard. Preceded in death by parents; son, Christopher and a brother, William “Billâ€. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Donna R. (Roush)...
Damian E. Papinchak
Jul 1, 2012
Papinchak, Damian E., 32, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1980 in Windber. Son of Edward G. Papinchak, Adams Township and Cora A. (Prosser) Pastovic, Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Frank and Rose Prosser and paternal grandfather, Michael B. Papinchak. In addition to...
Carolyn Shiley
Jun 29, 2012
Shiley, Carolyn, “Cookieâ€, 86, of East Conemaugh, passed away on June 29, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of Fredrick and Frieda (Fingerhoot) Kyle. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ernest T. L. “Smokey†Shiley; brothers, Charles, John and Fredrick; sister, Frieda Frank and Liz Martin; grandson, Zachary Russell; granddaughter, Melissa Layton...
N. Marie Bozich
Jun 23, 2012
Bozich N. Marie, 79, of Geistown. Died June 23, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 13, 1932, in Portage, PA. Daughter of the late Robert Clair and Eunola (Lysinger) Adams. She was preceded in death by husband, Theodore “Ted†Bozich in 2010. Survived by daughter, Marilyn J., wife of Jeffrey C. Elliott, Greensburg, PA.; and son, Harry T. Bozich, married to...
Mabel J. Rusnak
Jun 21, 2012
Rusnak, Mabel J., 84, of Salix. Went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 20, 1927, in St. Michael. Daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Noon) Heller. Also preceded in death by son, Ronald Dunn; brothers, Ira, Ralph, Frank and Earl; and sister, Margaret Laslo. Survived by husband of 49 years,...
James T. Moon
Jun 18, 2012
Moon, James T., 73, of Somerset, passed away on June 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 19, 1939 in Harrison, PA. Son of the late Harry W. and Helen (Lohr) Moon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Sandra (Lenderman) Moon; brothers, Donald and William, and a...
Merva L. Kleps
Jun 16, 2012
Kleps (Coyle), Merva L., 93, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on February 26, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of Howard W. Sr. and Bertha M. (Surdez) Prough. Preceded in death by parents; 1st husband, James R. Coyle Sr.; 2nd husband, Harry Kleps; sons, James R. Coyle...
Anne M. Ondesko
Jun 16, 2012
Ondesko, Anne M., “Honeyâ€, 83, entered into eternal life on June 16, 2012 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Blough, Somerset County. Daughter of Adam and Mary (Ziemba) Zaklukiewcz-Secovich. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael E. Ondesko Sr., April 12, 2007; daughter, Monica Impala; sisters, Stella Cwiakala, and Victoria Krupa; brother, Michael and...
Martha Belle Bier
Jun 13, 2012
Bier, Martha Belle, “Pattyâ€, “Patâ€, 79, of Mine 37, Windber, died at home on June 13, 2012, under the care of her daughter, Berniece with her children and grandchildren surrounding. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Hollidaysburg, PA. Daughter of Fred and Bessie (Butler) Dively. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Homer, Clifford, Eldon, Fred and Merrow;...
Brody C. Peterson
Jun 11, 2012
Peterson, Brody C., 16, of Johnstown. Died June 11, 2012, at home. Born June 13, 1995, in Fairfax, VA. Son of Aimee (Crouse) Peterson and Keith Peterson. Preceded in death by Uncle Kurt Crouse. In addition to parents, survived by brothers, Austin and Logan Peterson; maternal grandparents, Doug and Debbie Crouse, Johnstown; Jackie and Tim Di Guiseppe, Johnstown; great grandmother,...
Katherine M. Cannone
Jun 11, 2012
Cannone, Katherine Rose, “Kayâ€, 95, of Richland, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2012, at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on May 5, 191, in New Derry, PA. Daughter of Frank and Madeline (Vesco) Ottino. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel J. Cannone Sr.; brother, Frank Ottino and step grandson,...
David R. Burns
Jun 6, 2012
Burns, David R., 44, Baltimore, MD, formerly of Geistown. Died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer on June 6, 2012. Born Sept. 13, 1967, in Windber. Son of James C. and Lorraine E. (Di Giulio) Burns. Preceded in death by Brother James C.III (Jimmy) and maternal grandparents, Ralph and Anita Di Giulio...
Judith Ann Ulanowski
Jun 5, 2012
Ulanowski, Judith Ann, 74, Richland, formerly of Butler, Pa. Died June 5, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center following a long illness. Born April 11, 1938, in Butler, PA. Daughter of the late John W. and Martha M. (Fend) Orth. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, John and Laverne McMillin. Survived by husband of 49 years, Stephen J., and these...
Richard L. Kuchenbrod
Jun 5, 2012
Kuchenbrod, Richard L, “Dickâ€, 78 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2012 at Laurelwood Care Center. He was born on July 16, 1933 in Lilly, PA. Son of Richard and Alvada (Kinter) Kuchenbrod. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Burke; brother, Harold; sister, Delores Taylor; sister-in-law, Rhenda; son-in-law, Daniel Showalter; great grandson, Lucas...
Grace Altmeyer
May 30, 2012
Altmeyer, Grace, 92, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2012 at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1920. Daughter of Albert and Margaret (Williams) Stephenson. Preceded in death by her parents; first husband John F. Instone; second husband, Eugene G. Altmeyer; son, John F. Instone Jr.; siblings, David, Ralph, Albert, William, Jack,...
