Obituaries
Ruth Ann D. Arellano
Nov 5, 2021
ARELLANO, Ruth Ann Dickerson, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away November 5, 2021, at home in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born November 20, 1937, in Beckley, WV, daughter of Howard B. and Chloe (Anderson) Dickerson. Preceded in death by parents, husband Benjamin P. Arellano Sr., brothers Frank and Gene Dickerson,and Goddaughter Charlene Tarnowsky. Survived by children Benjamin P. Arellano Jr., and wife...
Ruth Ann D. Arellano
Nov 5, 2021
ARELLANO---Ruth Ann D., 83, formerly of Johnstown, passed away November 5, 2021 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born November 20, 1937, in Beckley, WVA, daughter of Howard B. and Chloe (Anderson) Dickerson. (Foster). Ruth was a graduate of Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. She was an elementary school teacher in the Forest Hills School District. Member of SS. Gregory and Barnabas...
Andrew P. Bucior Sr.
Oct 29, 2021
BUCIOR----Andrew Paul Sr., 93, Texas, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 29, 2021 in Texas. Born May 25, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Catherine (Mazurek) Bucior. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister; brother, Joseph; sisters, Victoria, Stella, Eva, Josephine, and Frances; and wife, the former Virginia Irwin. Survived by sons, Andrew Jr., married to the former...
Margaret E. Thomas
Oct 16, 2021
THOMAS----Margaret Edith (Strick), 88, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord on October 16, 2021. Born November 3, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Evan W. and Margaret A. (Irons) Strick. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 54 years, Harold R. Thomas Sr., who passed away in 2003; great-grandson, Gabriel Gindlesperger; brothers, Evan Jr., Harry, Richard, Gene and Bernard; and...
Joanne Peoples
Oct 10, 2021
PEOPLES---Minister of Music Joanne, 73, Johnstown, passed away on October 10, 2021. Born January 9, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Willie J. and Bertha L. (Pope) Hardison. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Ivora Allen, Darlene Davis. Survived by Dion E. Peoples Sr., grandchildren, Shaniece Peoples and Dion E. Peoples Jr. and 7 great-grandchildren. Sister of Willie J. Hardison...
Arthur Paul Vivis
Oct 10, 2021
Vivis – Arthur Paul, 76, Salix, passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 10, 2021. Born on July 23, 1945 in Johnstown, son of William E. and Loretta F. (Oconnor) Vivis. Preceded in death by his parents, and a brother and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Alverta M....
Fred E. Warshel
Oct 8, 2021
WARSHEL - Fred E. “Pappy” 84, Scalp Level (formerly of Richland), died October 8, 2021 at home. Born February 1, 1937, in Windber, son of Fred and Trella (Weaver) Warshel. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James and George, sister Mildred and brother-in-law, Jim Moschgat, brother-in-law, Walter Stiles and stepfather, Herman Shaffer. Survived by his high school sweetheart and wife...
Thomas C. Updyke
Oct 6, 2021
UPDYKE---Thomas C., 74, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2021, at home. Born August 21, 1947, in Johnstown, son of the late Thomas G. and Ruth F. (Shirt) Updyke. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 24 years, Kathleen (Baranik) Updyke; and granddaughter, Tessa L. Updyke, sister, Emily Updyke and brother, Daniel Updyke. Survived by children,...
Charlotte S. Sanborn-Gerber
Oct 2, 2021
Sanborn-Gerber-- Charlotte S., 97, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on October 2, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 7, 1924 in Windber, PA, daughter of George B. and Laura D. (Lehman) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Carl H. Sanborn; 2nd husband, Ralph L....
Anthony R. "Tony" Palm
Sep 29, 2021
As I prepare to leave this life, I can not help but express my gratitude for the good fortune and bounty with which God has blessed me. First, I am grateful to God, His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Roman Catholic Church. Upon these I have devoted my life and entrusted my faith. So, this...
Mary Jane Pasternak
Sep 25, 2021
Pasternak, Mary Jane, 91, Richland, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Windber Hospice. Born May 1, 1930 in Windber, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Wargo) Hrabosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 62 years, Paul Pasternak who passed away on Dec. 8, 2013; brother, Michael Hrabosky; brothers-in-law, John, William and Andrew Pasternak; sister-in-law, Helen Pasternak, and nephew, Douglas...
Richard T. "Dick" Pavic
Sep 23, 2021
PAVIC---Richard T. (Dick), 81, East Taylor, passed away on September 23, 2021. Born on June 23, 1940 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Helen (Skufca) Pavic. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn J. (Reed); brother Ronald Pavic and grandson Joshua Pavic; survived by sons Richard T. Pavic Jr., married to Shari (Maniccia), Nicktown; Mark...
Edward C. Gartrell
Sep 23, 2021
Gartrell, Edward C., 85, of Ebensburg, formerly of Johnstown. Died Sept. 23, 2021, at home. Born Dec. 19, 1935, in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Anna (Centrich) Gartrell. Also preceded in death by siblings; Paul, Elizabeth Galayda, Madalyn Siplivy, and James Gartrell. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Delores (Kokler); siblings Diana Rzeszut, George (Shirley), Victor (Katherine),...
George Mislanovich Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
MISLANOVICH—George Jr., 66, Stonycreek Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2021. Born on March 7, 1955, in Johnstown, PA, son of the late George and LaVerne (Semack) Mislanovich. George was a 1973 graduate of Greater Johnstown Vo-Tech and a 1977 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. He was a retired cost accountant. He is survived by his...
Christine M. Zajdel
Sep 18, 2021
Zajdel – Christine M., 64, East Taylor Township, passed away on September 18, 2021. Born November 23, 1956 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Russell M. and Barbara L. (Kalina) Peruso. Survived by her children, Jonathan C. Zajdel and Nikita M. Dite and their father John S. Zajdel; siblings, Michael L. (Brenda) Peruso, Russell J. (Jill) Peruso, David A. (Pat) Peruso,...
James F. Preuss Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Preuss – James F. Sr., “Gym”, 93, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Born on April 24, 1928 in Johnstown, son of John and Mildred Preuss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Theresa A. (Biss) Preuss; loving son, Michael, and brother, John B. Preuss. He is survived by his lovingchildren, Mary Ann Hinterliter,...
John G. Michura
Sep 14, 2021
MICHURA---John G., 73, East Taylor, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021, at home. Born March 28, 1948, in Johnstown, son of John W. and Pauline A. (Urbas) Michura. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Sharon E. Jones and step-grandson, Jacob Whiteford. Survived by wife, Emma “Dolly” (O’Brien), to whom he was married for 13 years; daughters,...
Anna Biss
Sep 12, 2021
Biss, Anna, 99, of Richland, formerly of Woodvale Heights. Died Sept 12, 2021, at home. Born Feb. 13, 1922, in West Virginia. Daughter of the late Homer and Violet (Smith) Djoice. Preceded in death by husband, Frank Biss; daughter Carol Stanovich; grandsons, Alan Biss and George Stanovich; siblings, Ebrew, William, Violet and Homer Jr. Survived by daughter, Jean (Bob Nedroski)...
Dorothy L. McClain
Sep 10, 2021
McClain – Dorothy L., 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Sept 10, 2021 at her residence. Born on November 5, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Benford) Freeman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert K. McClain, and sister, Margaret Freeman. She is survived by her loving daughter, D. Lynette Shearer, Johnstown; step son,...
Donald Wayne Gregory
Sep 8, 2021
GREGORY----Donald Wayne, 87, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on 9/8/2021 at home in Virginia Beach, VA. Born on 5/8/1934 in Johnstown PA, Son of Francis A. Gregory and Della Ruth (Noble) Gregory. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill, Bob and Warren Gregory. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years,...
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