Obituaries

Jan 3, 2011

Iachini, Robert J., “Bobby”, 55, South Riding, VA., formerly of Johnstown. Died suddenly Jan. 3, 2011. Born Aug. 20, 1955, Middletown, CT. Son of the late Dominic J. Iachini and Beverly A. ((DeSantes) Iachini of Richland. Also preceded in death by niece, Haley Rapsky and father-In-law, Michael Hamula. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, the...

Jan 2, 2011

Tyrol, Ruth T., 86, of Richland Township, passed away on January 2, 2011 at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born October 3, 1924 in Philadelphia. Daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Jackson) Turner. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Cora Delaney and Marion Engle and a brother, Robert. Survived by loving husband, John W. Tyrol, Richland Township; daughters, Barbara...

Dec 30, 2010

Campagna, Elizabeth L. “Betty”, 77, Johnstown. Died Dec. 30, 2010, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 6, 1933, in Windber. Daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Patchen) Moraca. Also preceded in death by brothers; Samuel Robert, Thomas, Alfred, Virgil and Joseph, Jr.  Sisters; Frances Marie, Adeline Sinopoli, Angeline Panetta, Rose Marie Friday and Virginia Pinto. Survived by husband of 60...

Dec 28, 2010

Sexton, Michael Daniel, 82, of Elton. Passed away Dec. 28, 2010, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Langhorne, PA.  Born Nov. 7, 1928, in Johnstown.  Son of the late James and Mildred (Rafferty) Sexton.   Survived by wife of 60 years, the former Violet Eileen Gearhart;  daughters, Cheryl, wife of Harry Birkhimer, Jr. of Allentown; Danette wife of Donald Overdorff of Johnstown; and Janice, wife...

Dec 23, 2010

Budlong, Capt. Burt B. (Retired, US Airways) of Windber and Indian Lake. Died Dec. 23, 2010 at The Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born Feb. 2, 1921 in Chicago, Ill. Son of the late Herbert J. and Marie (Von Fuerstenberg) Budlong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dale H. Budlong, and his...

Dec 22, 2010

Smolar, Anna Evelyn, 80, of Elton Heights passed away on December 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 13, 1930 in Gary, IN. Married to Paul J. Smolar, St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Cambria City.  Preceded in death by parents Michael and Mary Kachmar and sister-in-law, Maxine Kachmar. Survived by husband Paul and children Michael and wife Silvana, Miami Beach, FL,...

Dec 22, 2010

Eugene Donald Krupa, 76 of Elton passed away suddenly on Dec 22, 2010. He was born on June 17, 1934 in Conemaugh, Pa. Son of  John and Mary (Medvesky) Krupa. He is preceded in death by parents; brother Rudolph and sister  Mary Magdeline Hopper. Survived by loving wife Jean (Mateljan), daughter Pamela (Jeschonek) of Pittsburgh. Also survived by brother John Krupa of...

Dec 20, 2010

Kendera, John D., 56, of Dale Borough, passed away on December 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 6, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of the late John J. Kendera and Mary (Koreltz) Kendera, Thomas Mills, PA. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his brother, Blaine. He is survived by his loving wife...

Dec 19, 2010

Stultz Sr., John A., 65, of West Palm Beach, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on December 19, 2010 at Palm Beach Gardens Hospital, FL. He was born on September 9, 1945 in Washington, PA. Son of John H. and Marie Stultz. Preceded in death by parents and a daughter, Christine M. Louder. Survived by wife, the former Ellen Shaw,...

Dec 16, 2010

Mackel, A. Marrgaret, 78, of East Taylor Township, passed away on December 16, 2010 at her Residence. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward L. and Matilda (Hofecker) Isenberg. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Charles R. Mackel Jr. and a sister, Mary J. Bloom. Survived...

Dec 14, 2010

Horner, Thomas W., 74, of Richland Township, passed away on December 14, 2010 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on December 26, 1935 in Sidman. Son of the late Melvin and Ora (Kelly) Horner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley J. (Weaver) Horner; aunt, Viona Formicola and a brother-in-law, Donnie...

Dec 12, 2010

Shaw, Barbara Jane, (Hall), 66, Windber, formerly of Johnstown. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Windber Medical Center. Born July 11, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Burkett) Hall. Also preceded in death by brother, Raymond. Survived by son; Nicholas R. Shaw, Johnstown; and Daughter Gina,...

Dec 7, 2010

Stetson, Madison Kathleen, 13, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, was called to be a heavenly angel on December 7, 2010. She was born on August 25, 1997 in Yuma, AZ. Beautiful daughter of Anthony S. and Rebecca (Sloan) Castiglione. She is preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents Eugene and Kathleen Sloan and David and Rita Mae Hurley and a cousin...

Dec 7, 2010

Bozich, Theodore, “Ted”, 82, of Geistown, passed away on December 7, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Conemaugh. He was the son of the late Joseph and Stella (Bozic) Bozich. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. He is the last surviving member of his...

Dec 3, 2010

Birtle, Leonard L., 81, of Richland Township. Died December 3, 2010, at Windber Hospice. Born August 15, 1929, in Adams Township. Son of the late Leonard M. and Velma R. (McMillan) Birtle. Survived by wife of 60 years, Lois J. (Wingard) and these children; Arlene, wife of Earl Shawley, of Berlin, Pa; Crystal Birtle, Berlin; Lisa Harteis and companion, Allen...

Nov 10, 2010

Lint, Dora F., 84, Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 10, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 12, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Bowman) Berkebile. Husband Bill, and infant sister, Shirley. Survived by these children; Kay, wife of James Riek, Salix; Ray, married to the former Jeane (Lacko), Brownstown; and Tim,...

Nov 10, 2010

Saula, Helen A. “Cookie”, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2010. She was born March 16, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of Lazo and Damjena (Buchan) Gjurich. Preceded in death by parents; and infant son, Michael; brothers, Peter, Milan, Dusan, sisters, Ljubica, Mila, Dorothy Gvozdich and Marion Gjurich and a beloved sister-in-law, Betty Gjurich. Survived...

SEITZ----James R."Ace," 82, Johnstown, was called to heaven on November 13, 2021 at home. Born April 28, 1939, in Johnstown, son of John Robert and Marcelean Louise (Clemenson) Seitz. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Patricia A. (Klesch) Seitz, sister, Mary Lou Smith and husband, Harry and nephew, David Smith. Survived by children, Mark Seitz, Johnstown; Cindy (Chuck) Formica, Johnstown...