Obituaries
Joseph F. Washington
Sep 29, 2011
Washington, Joseph F., 75, Richland Township. Died September 29, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born August 25, 1936, in Daisytown. Son of Edgar J. and Marie T. (Neisner) Washington. Preceded in death by, parents; grandson, Shane D. Schmidt; brother Edward H. and sisters; Donna L. Galasso and Nancy L. Washington. Survived by wife of 56 years, Elizabeth “Bettie†Slick; and children; Robin...
Glenn L. Knavel
Sep 28, 2011
Knavel, Glenn L., 85, Elton, passed away on September 28, 2011, at home. He was born on February 2, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of the late Lawn and Verna (Sauters) Knavel. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Margy L. (Swartley) Knavel; siblings, Opal Garhart, Virginia McAndrew, and Hershel. Survived by these loving children,...
John W. Wells, Sr.
Sep 23, 2011
Wells Sr., John W., “Billâ€, 91, of Richland Township passed away on September 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1920 in Reece, KS. Son of William Bryan and Mae Belle (Page) Wells. Preceded in death by parents and his wife, Doris Mildred (Hall) Wells, who was his partner for 55 years. Survived by loving children,...
Margaretta Belle Johnson
Sep 19, 2011
Johnson, Margaretta Belle “Margeâ€, 73, New Castle, Delaware died September 19, 2011 at her beautiful home on the Delaware River. Born in Cramer, PA. September 20, 1937. Daughter of the late David H. and Nellie (Naugle) Stinson. Also preceded in death by parents; brother, David and infant sister, Velma Catherine. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Alonzo...
Margaret E Vizi
Sep 17, 2011
Vizi, Margaret E., “Margeâ€, 79, of Scalp Level, passed away on September 17, 2011 at Windber Hospice. She was born February 18, 1932 in Windber. Daughter of Chauncey and Mary (Veil) Miller. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Albert “Toby†L. Vizi; granddaughter, Carly Wilt and a brother-in-law, George Zane. Survived by loving...
Verna Lou Matijevich
Sep 17, 2011
Matijevich, Verna Lou, 83, of Franklin Boro, passed away on September 17, 2011 at the Presbyterian Home. She was born on August 11, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of Harmon Sr. and Bertha (Stewart) Graham. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael G. Matijevich Sr.; daughter, Zora “Pinky†Kaltenbaugh; siblings, Wade, Glenn, Harmon Jr., Leola Stiles, Ronald, Leroy and Jean...
Sara J Wyrwas
Sep 16, 2011
Wyrwas, Sara Jane, 84, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2011. Born on December 20, 1926 in Johnstown, Daughter of William and Ruth M. (Pfeiffer) Crotzer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund C. Wyrwas and a brother, Robert Crotzer. She is survived by her children, Leonard, married to the former Karen Hildebrand, Vinco;...
Denise E. Sobieski
Sep 14, 2011
Sobieski, Denise, E. 57, of Richland Township, passed away on Sept 14, 2011 at her residents after a prolonged illness. Born on January 6, 1954 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Steven and Hilda Mihalik. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Dawn. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Joseph T. Sobieski,...
Kathryn A Denk
Sep 11, 2011
Denk, Kathryn A., “Sisâ€, 69, of the Arbutus Park section of Richland Twp. Died September 11, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born December 23, 1941, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Milton E. and Eleanor J. (Webb) Noon. Also preceeded in death by sisters Mabel M. Miller and Patty L. Swanhart and brothers, Ray A. Sr. and James R. Noon. Survived...
John W. Pernau
Sep 2, 2011
Pernau, John W. Jr., “Billâ€, 80, of Richland Twp. Died September 2, 2011, at Arbutus Manor. Born May 22, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late John W. Sr. and Osa (Swift) Pernau. Survived by wife of 57 years, the former Martha A. (Haywood) Pernau; and these children: Lee Ann, wife of James J. Langham, Fredericksburg, VA; and John A.,...
Shirley R. Taormina
Sep 2, 2011
Taormina, Shirley R., (Wagner) 84, of Belmont. She died Sept 2, 2011 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb 4, 1927 near Carpenter Park, as daughter of late Harry & Edith Wagner. She was the last surviving sibling of 8 brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by sons James R. and Daniel J., and her husband Anthony J. Taormina. Survived by...
Paul "Percy" Perecinsky
Sep 1, 2011
Perecinsky, Paul, “Percyâ€, 80, of Franklin. Died September 1, 2011, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born January 5, 1931, in Franklin. Son of the late John and Justina (Havrilesko) Percinsky. Also preceded in death by wife, the former Janet (Dunmyer) Perecinsky; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by these children: Paul, Jr., married to the former Sara (Orms), Delta, Pa.; and...
Milton L. Green
Aug 23, 2011
Green, Milton L., 78, of Johnstown, PA, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born on January 6, 1933 in Hollsopple, PA. Son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Beegle) Green. He is also preceded in death by his stepfather, Milt Blough, 5 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his...
Sara Jane Kushner
Aug 19, 2011
Kushner, Sara Jane, “Jayneâ€, 69, Wesley Chapel. Died August 19, 2011, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 7, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Homer and Helen (Chapple)Moore. Also preceded in death by sister, Jo Riddle; brother, Robert D. Moore and granddaughter, Chelsea Freeburg. Survived by husband of 49 years’, Robert J. Kushner; and these children: Christine E. Freeburg...
Charles E. Foster
Aug 18, 2011
Foster, Charles E. "Pap" or "Hoss", 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown. Died August 18, 2011 at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown. Son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by step-mother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife Kathy (LaPorta) and "Angel" along with these children: John, Cresson; Michael, married to the...
Herbert Pfuhl, Jr.
Aug 18, 2011
Pfuhl, Herbert, Jr., 83, Johnstown,. Died August 18, 2011, Memorial Medical Center. Born April 25, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Herbert L. and Anna F. (Schweitzer) Pfuhl. Also preceded in death by brother Paul Pfuhl. Survived by wife of 64 years, Phyllis I. (Meyer) and these children: Barbara, wife of James J. Regula, Johnstown,; Debra, wife of J....
Doris E. Robbins
Aug 15, 2011
Robbins, Doris E. 82, Indiana, Pa., formerly of Geistown. Passed away on August 15, 2011 at Moorehead House, Indiana, PA. Born March 4, 1929 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late Joseph W. and Marian (Eckenrode) Plummer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert; Richard; and J. Donald Plummer,; and sister, Mary Joan Primel....
Ernest H. "Ernie" Gustkey
Aug 8, 2011
Gustkey, Ernest H., “Ernieâ€, 66, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on August 8, 2011, at his residence. Born on April 9, 1945 in Johnstown. Son of Charles A. and Melvina R. (Flook) Gustkey. He is preceded in death by his parents; Infant son, Ernest H. Jr. and a brother, Franklin T. Gustkey. Survived by loving wife of 42 years,...
Pauline Kochevar
Aug 8, 2011
Kochevar, Pauline (Cuturilo), 90, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Franklin Borough, passed away on August 8, 2011 at Keswick Multi Care Center, Baltimore, MD. She was born on August 31, 1920 in Franklin Borough. Daughter of Marko and Anna (Karaffa) Cuturilo. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Kochevar; sister, Elizabeth Ake;...
Shirley C. Peterson
Aug 7, 2011
Peterson, Shirley C., 82, of Richland. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 7, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 6, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Ethel (Lord) Driscoll. Also preceded in death by husband, Edwin G. Peterson; son Timothy G. Peterson; infant daughter, Darla Marie Peterson, brother, David Driscoll, and sister,...
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