Obituaries

Mary H. Wachs

Mary H. Wachs

Dec 20, 2011

Wachs, Mary, H., 87, of Richland Township passed away on Dec. 20, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Richland. She was born on January 4, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of John Henry and Helenna (Doerr) Sale. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles E. Wachs Sr.; brothers, Clifford H. and Harman; and a sister, Laura Heeter. Survived by loving children, Diana...

Carrie E. Meier

Carrie E. Meier

Dec 15, 2011

Meier, Carrie E., 88, of Adams Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born August 27, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Sanford and Esther (Miller) Noon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Harry; sister-in-law, Evelyn Noon and a brother-in-law, John Custer. Survived by loving daughter, Leona G....

Willard D. Daughenbaugh

Willard D. Daughenbaugh

Dec 15, 2011

Daughenbaugh, Willard D., 84, Richland Township. Died Dec. 15, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 31, 1927, at Mundys Corner. Son of Bud A. and Esther (Gillin) Daughenbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dyall; sisters; LaVerne  Goughnour and Donna. Willard was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 59 years , Beryl G. (Hostetler)and...

John W. Lowery

John W. Lowery

Dec 15, 2011

Lowery, John W., 76, of Westmont, passed away on December 15, 2011 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. He was born on September 23, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Walter and Marie (Wilson) Lowery. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Belle and Ruth and an infant sister, June; and brothers, Paul and Marshall. He is survived by his loving wife...

John C. "Jack" McClafferty

John C. "Jack" McClafferty

Dec 15, 2011

McClafferty, John C. Jr., “Jack”, 79, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on December 15, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late John C. Sr. and Thelma M. (Wargo) McClafferty. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, James J. McClafferty. He is survived by...

Raymond F. Conway

Raymond F. Conway

Dec 14, 2011

Conway, Raymond F., “Ray," 78, of East Taylor Township, passed away on December 14, 2011 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1933 in Gallitzin, PA son of the late Oscar and Matilda "Tillie" (Cox) Conway. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings: Dell, Grace Howell, Rita Gates, Robert, Leo, Clair, James,...

James R. Van Nest

James R. Van Nest

Dec 9, 2011

Van Nest, James R., 81, Glendale Yearound, formerly of Johnstown. Went home to be with our Lord on Dec. 9, 2011, at Home. Born Aug. 2, 1930, in Loretto, Pa. Son of the late Jordan and Gladys (Kimball) Van Nest. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years, Betty Jane (Wiley); brothers, Charles, Francis, Lawrence and sisters, Viola...

Rose Marie Rachael

Rose Marie Rachael

Dec 5, 2011

Rose Marie Rachael, 64, of Llanfair, PA passed away peacefully on December 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home in Florida. She was one of four children born to Sophie (Smith) McCloskey, Beaverdale, PA and the late Frank McCloskey on October 10, 1947 in Beaverdale, PA. On September 7, 1968 she married James Rachael, who survives....

Joseph S. "Joe" Bonk

Joseph S. "Joe" Bonk

Nov 30, 2011

Bonk, Joseph S., “Joe”, 93, of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 30, 2011 at Windber Hospice. He was born on March 11, 1918 in Franklin Borough. Son of Valentine and Anastasia (Sewak) Bonk. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna (Hamula) Bonk; brothers, John and Thomas and sisters, Mary, Caroline and Gladys. He is survived by...

Richard A. "Kit" Tkacik

Richard A. "Kit" Tkacik

Nov 23, 2011

Tkacik, Richard A. “Kit”, 72, of Geistown Borough, passed away on November 23, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1939 in Windber. Son of the late Charles E. and Bernice C. (Dravis) Tkacik. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his daughter, Roseann M. Leibfreid. He is survived by his loving...

James  R. "Jim" Andrews, Sr.

James R. "Jim" Andrews, Sr.

Nov 21, 2011

Andrews, James R., Sr, “Jim”, 75, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on November 21, 2011 at home. He was born on September 9, 1936 in Homeville, PA. Son of the late James B. and Elvira M. (Porter) Andrews. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years and high school sweetheart, Ellen M. (Mortimer) Andrews; children, James R. Jr....

David E. Viola

David E. Viola

Nov 21, 2011

Viola, David E. 87,  Johnstown, formerly of New York. Died Nov. 21, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 23, 1923, in New York. Son of the late David and Brigitte (Curran) Viola. Also preceded in death by wife of 47 years, Emily (Cabrera); sons, David and Thomas; and grandson, Thomas; sisters, Kathrine Hill, Mary Desaro.  Survived by brother Fran of New...

Leora "Jean" Simanski

Leora "Jean" Simanski

Nov 19, 2011

Simanski, Leora “Jean”,73, Upper Yoder Township departed this world to be with her Lord on November 19, 2011, at Windber Hospice. She was born on August 14, 1938, in Richland Township. Daughter of the late Ervin L. Sr. and Hazel Leora (Giffin) Bloom. Also preceded in death by siblings, infant brother, Oliver, Alma Seese, and Ervin “Bud” Bloom; father and...

Mabel M. Yoder

Mabel M. Yoder

Nov 18, 2011

Yoder, Mabel M. 90, of Johnstown. Died November 18, 2011, at the Presbyterian Home. Born Mar. 12, 1921, in Beaverdale. Daughter of the late Clair M. and Mercedes M. (Detandt) Yoder. Also preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Jack Yoder and sisters, Alice Berkebile and Irene Yoder. Survived by sister, Shirley, wife of Harry Swain, Richland; sister in law,...

Terry G. Mater

Terry G. Mater

Nov 18, 2011

Mater, Terry G., 79, of Richland Township, passed away on November 18, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1932 in Altoona, PA. Son of Robert and Verna (Soyster) Mater. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Mater. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva B. (Young) Mater, Richland Township;...

Mary Jean Gossard

Mary Jean Gossard

Nov 14, 2011

Gossard, Mary Jean “Jeanie”, 86, of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 21, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Goughnour) Klucker. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard; sister, Janet and brothers, Donald and Joseph; and son- in-law, Robert Ramos. Survived by children; Donald...

Nancy L. Yesh

Nancy L. Yesh

Nov 13, 2011

Yesh, Nancy L., “Nana”, 72, of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 13, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on January 6, 1939 in Johnstown. Daughter of Obert and Alice (Clawson) Erwin. Preceded in death by parents; brothers-in-law, Edward and Ronald Yesh and Alfred Buterbaugh Sr. and sisters-in-law, Jane and Shirley Yesh and Shirley Erwin. Survived by loving...

Rose C. Belsky

Rose C. Belsky

Nov 12, 2011

Belsky, Rose C., 96, of New York, NY, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on November 12, 2011 at Flushing Nursing Home, New York, NY. She was born on August 3, 1915, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Steve Margic and Slava (Vugrenic) Margic-Hadari. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Belsky; daughter, Mary...

Rose Stevens

Rose Stevens

Nov 12, 2011

Stevens, Rose, of Richland. Died Nov. 12, 2011, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born in Colver, Pa. Daughter of Angelo and Filomina (DiSilvestro) Domineck. Also preceded in death by husband, Louis Stevens in 1965; brothers, Joseph and Tony; sisters, Nellie Molnar and Helen Graziano. Survived by these children; Patricia Stevens, Richland; and Robert Stevens and Kimberly, New Paris. Grandchildren; Jody Esposito,...

Thomas R. Marshall

Thomas R. Marshall

Nov 12, 2011

Marshall, Thomas R, 86, of East Conemaugh. Died Nov. 12, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 1, 1925, in Spangler (Watkins). Son of the late Blair and Katherine (McMullen) Marshall. Also preceded in death by sisters; Goldie, Kate, Olive, Margaret, and brothers; Barney, George, Dale and Frank. Survived by wife of 60 years, Ann (Kormanik) and these children; Tom, married...

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