Obituaries
Michael Bodolosky
Feb 19, 2011
Bodolosky, Michael, “Mickeyâ€, 94, Owensboro, KY., formerly of Laureldale, PA Died Feb. 19, 2011, in Kentucky. Born Nov. 2, 1916, in Harwood, PA Son of the late Michael and Anna (Markovsky) Bodolosky. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred M. (Fritzinger) who was an English teacher at Muhlenberg High School. Survived by son Michael Lee, married to the former Glenna Scott,...
Rita M. Sheehan
Feb 18, 2011
Sheehan, Rita M., 92, Parkhill. Died Feb. 18, 2011, in Houston, TX. while visiting her daughter and family. Born Aug.7, 1918, in Nicktown. Daughter of the late Clement and Helen (Springer) Kirsch. Also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin J. Sheehan, in 2000; infant sister, Celine, grandsons, Bradley Hildebrand and Jason Best; infant great grandson, Terrence...
Marion L. McDowell
Feb 14, 2011
McDowell, Marion L., 86, of Richland Township, formerly of Vinco, passed away on Feb. 14, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 16, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of Charles and Lillian (Smith) Rasbach. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her step father, Rev. Harold Hoffman; husband, Louis M. “Merle†McDowell; brother, Harold...
John Grant Lehman
Feb 12, 2011
Lehman, John Grant, “Jackâ€, 82, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord at Arbutus Park Manor, Crossroads Unit, on February 12, 2011. He was born on April 6, 1928, in Ebensburg, son of the late Miller J. and Pansy E. (Empfield) Lehman. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine L. (Hunt) Lehman, Johnstown; son, John Charles...
John W. Brickner
Feb 9, 2011
Brickner, John W., 69, of Geistown Borough, passed away on February 9, 2011 at his residence. He was born August14, 1941 in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Janet (Geist) Brickner. Survived by former wife, Kay (Roxby) Brickner; children, Brad married to the former Judy Rudnik, New Florence, John married to the former Mary Boltz, Hampton, VA, Robert, Altoona,...
Amelia J. Smith
Feb 7, 2011
Smith, Amelia J. (Pierce), “Janieâ€, 81, of Windber passed away on February 7, 2011 at her residence. She was born on October 30, 1929 in Jeannette. Janie was the daughter of the late William R. Sr. and Ethel Pierce. Survived by her loving friend and companion, Joseph Maffe Jr., Windber; daughter, Christy Ross, Kansas City, MO; brother, William R. Pierce...
Betty L. Kubanda
Feb 7, 2011
Kubanda, Betty L., 91, Geistown. Passed away on February 7, 2011. She was born on October 31, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Bernadine (Wertz) Ulerich. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Kubanda and these sisters and brothers, Ruth Walters, William and Paul Ulerich, Margie Brown, Jean Ott and...
Geraldine B Thompson
Feb 5, 2011
THOMPSON – Geraldine B. (Leary), 83, Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly Johnstown, died Feb. 5, 2011, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born Feb. 3, 1928, in Mineral Point, daughter of Roscoe and Lillie (Harris) Hagerich. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Richard M. Leary; and brother, Clyde Hagerich. Survived by husband, Gerald; children, Patty, wife of Joe Esposito, Myrtle Beach, S.C.;...
Mary Elizabeth Furda
Feb 4, 2011
Furda, Mary Elizabeth (Novitsky) of Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh; Passed away Feb. 4, 2011 at home. “Teenie†was born June 3rd, 1923, Johnstown. The daughter of immigrant parents John and Barbara (Petriska) Novitsky. The last remaining sibling of her family, preceded in death by parents; brothers George (Mary), Mike (Elizabeth), John (Kathryn), Pete (Zelma), and Ted (Leona); sisters Anne...
Sarah C. Vitez
Jan 30, 2011
Vitez, Sarah C., “Sallyâ€, 72, of Richland Township, passed away on January 30, 2011 at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1938 in Johnstown. Daughter of Edward J. and M. Geraldine (Canary) Sisk. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Patricia (Sadosky) Sisk and a brother-in-law, Louis J. Bosser. She is survived...
Ned Harry Barker
Jan 29, 2011
Barker, Ned Harry, 89, of Richland Township, passed away on January 29, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. He was born on June 19, 1921 in Johnstown. Son of the late George and Lillian (Hochstein) Barker. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill†and sisters-in-law, Doris Barker (wife of William) and Emma Barker...
Robert W. Dawson, Sr.
Jan 28, 2011
Dawson Sr., Robert W., 58, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, passed away on January 28, 2011, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born on December 14, 1952 in Johnstown. Son of the late R. Kenneth Dawson and Helen C. (Schellhammer) Dawson, Walnut Grove. He is preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Charles and Geraldine (Glass) Schellhammer and paternal grandparents, LeRoy...
Daniel R Moss
Jan 28, 2011
Moss, Daniel R., 66, of Richland Twp. Died Jan. 28, 2011. Please come and join in a celebration of his life on Sat. June 18, 2011, 10 am at Franklin St. United Methodist Church. (Online condolences may be posted at www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)
Daniel R. Moss
Jan 28, 2011
Moss, Daniel R., 66, of Richland Township, passed away on January 28, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 20, 1944 in Johnstown. Son of the late William J. and E. Ruth (McGahan) Moss. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his 1st wife, Barbara Jean Eckenrod and brothers, James I. and Gerald...
Margaret J. Meyers
Jan 28, 2011
Meyers, Margaret J., “Pegâ€, 85, of Richland Township, passed away on January 28, 2011 at Arbutus Park Manor. She was born on August 9, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Anne (Gredesky) Fabry. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel “Don†D. Meyers and sisters, Mary Venglarchik, Ann Miller, and Helen Rooney....
Michael Homan
Jan 23, 2011
Homan, Michael "Mike", 78, of Mineral Point, passed away on January 23, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center with his family at his side. He was born on May 27, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of Harry and Milavka (Yacynych) Homan. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, John, Harry and Steve, and sisters, Anne Mirabile, Irene Sroka and Mary Goy. Survived by...
John P. Haluska, Jr.
Jan 21, 2011
Haluska, John P. Jr., 84, Richland. Died January 21, 2011 at Good Samaritan Palliative Care Unit. Born November 2, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Anna (Verbyar) Haluska. Also preceded in death by brothers; Paul Verbiar, Andy Verbjar, sister; Margaret Babish. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, the former Ann (Gagan) and these children; J. Reid, married to the former...
Martha A. Schaeffer
Jan 14, 2011
Schaeffer, Martha A. “Marâ€, 92, of Richland Township, passed away on January 14, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 7, 1918 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Arthur and Virginia (Stephens) Allison. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glenn R. Schaeffer Sr.; siblings, Mariam Crummy, Wayne, Virginia Allison, Wilma Allison, Phyllis Gunst, Mahlon and Dixon. She is survived by...
Dorothy D. Martin
Jan 13, 2011
Martin, Dorothy D., 83, Richland Township, passed away on January 13, 2011 at Windber Hospice. She was born on January 16, 1927 in Windber. Daughter of Anthony and Nellie (Lippin) Debias. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, T. Thomas Martin; son, Thomas E. Martin; brothers, John and George and brothers-in-law, William Potts, John Orlosky and Willard Stoops. She is survived...
Dorothy E. Yeager
Jan 12, 2011
Yeager, Dorothy E., 90, Arbutus Manor. Died Jan. 12, 2011, at home. Born Dec. 24, 1920, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward and Sophia (Brink) Schlosser. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard G. Yeager; brother, Edward Schlosser. Survived by these children; Doreen Instone, Richard, married to the former Carol (Betz), Donna Krill, all of Johnstown. Seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Bernice...
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