Obituaries
Brian Ross Blackburn
Sep 8, 2021
BLACKBURN– Brian Ross, 69, Richland, passed peacefully surrounded by family, September 8, 2021, in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Feb. 23, 1952 in Johnstown, son of H. Ross and Janet (Baumgardner) Blackburn. Preceded in death by parents; mother-in-law, Concetta “Katie” Morbit; and sister-in-law Nancy Morbit. Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Delores...
Brian S. Prindle
Sep 6, 2021
PRINDLE---Brian Scott, 46, Windber, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1975, in Johnstown, son of Thomas Sr. and Mary (Raneri) Prindle. Preceded in death by grandparents, grandmother who he was close to, Helen Raneri, who died April 11, 2020, mother-in-law, Kitty Botteicher, uncle, Salvatore Raneri, aunt, Helen Meals and best...
Robert B. Helsel
Sep 3, 2021
Helsel, Robert B. “Bob”, 86, of Johnstown, went to Heaven on September 3, 2021, at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born November 7, 1934, in Johnstown, the son of Aubrey “Bob” Helsel and Bertha (Wolford), Stepson of Clarence “Kipe” Keiper. Preceded in death by parents, loving wife of 53 years, Beverly (Holsopple) and infant daughter, Beth. Survived by daughter Bryn and...
Naomi Joyce and Floyd G. Mundorf
Aug 30, 2021
Naomi Joyce, 79, and Floyd G., 83, both of Daytona Beach Fl., formerly of Elton, PA. Naomi died Aug. 30, 2021 and Floyd died Sept 11, 2021, both at their daughters in Daytona Beach, FL. Preceded in death by Naomi’s father, Forest E. Gearhart and Floyd’s parents, Walter and Bertha (Trout) Mundorf; and son Floyd Jr. Survived by Joyce’s mother, Ida...
Betty A. Corson
Aug 28, 2021
CORSON—Betty A., 81, Johnstown, died August 28, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 18, 1939, in Johnstown daughter of William and Betty (Stambaugh) Rummell. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joanne Fogle; daughter, Barbara (Corson) Phillips; son, Theodore Corson, grandson, Charles A. Corson and brother-in-law, Bill Corson. Survived by husband of 62 years, George L. Corson Sr., children, George...
Betty J. Krabal
Aug 26, 2021
KRABAL---Betty J., 98, Richland Township, passed away on August 26, 2021. Born November 1, 1922, in Johnstown daughter of Joseph and Rose Janosko. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 67 years, John Krabal; brother and sisters, Joseph Janosko, Mary Jacko and Helen Martin. Survived by daughters, Nancy K. Cook (Jamie Powers), Hollidaysburg and Kathy (John) Akers, Richland Township;...
Eular Mae Coleman
Aug 25, 2021
COLEMAN---Eular Mae (McDaniel), 85, Johnstown, passed away August 25, 2021. Born April 2, 1936 in Bishopville, South Carolina, daughter of Clyde McDaniel and Pauline (Holmes) Young. Preceded in death by parents, step-father, Sam Nash Young, brothers, Mallie and James McDaniel, James (Sambo) Williams Sr. and Herbert Gray, dear friend, Eugene Richardson, In-laws, John Coleman, Willetta Coleman, Lois McGhee, John and...
Ethel Ramirez
Aug 24, 2021
RAMIREZ---Ethel (Svencer), 86, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021 at Richland Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. Born on May 21, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Slavick) Svencer. Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tamara (Ramirez) Goller, son, Jeffrey Michael Ramirez, brothers, Andrew, Michael, Richard, David, sisters, Dolly...
James R. Sanderson
Aug 24, 2021
SANDERSON—James R., 84, Richland Township, passed from this life surrounded by his family on August 24, 2021, at Richland Woods. Born on September 1, 1936, in Richland Township son of Joseph T. and Effie (Berg) Sanderson. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth A. (Semanak) Sanderson; son, Richard B. Sanderson, brother, Eugene Sanderson and nephews, Joseph Sanderson and Matthew Eves....
MaryAnn Moore
Aug 20, 2021
Moore, MaryAnn, 58, East Taylor Township, passed away on August 20, 2021, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 20, 1963, in Johnstown, daughter of Rose A. (Domonkos) and Andrew Hancharik. Preceded in death by parents and husband Charles E. Moore. Survived by mother-in-law Frances C. Moore, East Taylor Township; children Juliann Moore (Andrew) and Katie Moore, East Taylor Township; Chuck (Julie)...
Raymond B. Wyrwas Jr.
Aug 19, 2021
Wyrwas – Raymond B. Jr., 72, Vinco, passed away on August 19, 2021. Born on June 8, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond B. Sr. and Alverda M. (Grata) Wyrwas. He is survived by his loving children, Angela R. Childers, Yemassee, SC, Raymond B III (Rebecca), Gilbert, SC; grandchildren, Alverda R. Childers and fiancé Zach Smith, Gillsonville, SC,...
Shirley M. Shaffer
Aug 14, 2021
Shaffer – Shirley M., 68, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021. Born on June 30, 1953 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Lanna (Straight) Giles. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Shaffer; siblings, Dorothy Bobak, Julie Stewart, Margaret Crocker, Gloria Cruse; Floyd, and Charles. She is survived by her son, Keith Giles, Fl;...
Ethel Irene Balamuta
Aug 13, 2021
Balamuta – Ethel Irene, 93, of Bon Air, went peacefully to be with God on August 13, 2021. Born October 1, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of Anton and Helen (Hockycko) Korber. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Balamuta Sr., “Moochie”; infant daughter, Pamela Jean; siblings, Karl, Victor, Ronald, John, Larry and Jimmy, Helen Plis, Betty Holland, Evelyn Smay,...
Jennie V. Haney-Moore
Aug 11, 2021
Haney-Moore, Jennie V. (McGunigale), 93, of Richland. Jennie went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior with her family at her side on August 11, 2021. Born May 25, 1928 in Johnstown, Pa. Daughter of Earl T. and Leafey S. (Hohman) McGunigale Sr. Predeceased by parents, first husband Charles P. Haney Sr., second husband Donald L. Moore, Sr; son...
Dawn Marie Yeager
Aug 11, 2021
YEAGER---Dawn Marie, 55, Johnstown, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2021, from a broken heart over the recent loss of her mother. Born May 21, 1966, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles R. Sr. and Janet (Decker) Sidor. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Frank Andrew Sidor and Father-in-law, Reginald J. Yeager. Survived by husband of 8 years, Michael...
Charles E. Moore
Aug 10, 2021
MOORE---Charles E., 71, East Taylor Township, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 9, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Elmer and Frances C. (Hadari) Moore. Preceded in death by father, sister, Carol Clark and brother, Edward Moore. Survived by mother, Frances C. Moore, East Taylor Township; wife, MaryAnn (Hancharik) Moore; children, Beverly Ravida (Tom), Ligonier;...
Pauline A. "Pinky" Leipchack
Aug 3, 2021
LEIPCHACK---Pauline A. “Pinky,” 63, Richland, passed away graciously at home while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1957, in Windber, daughter of Zvonimere P. and Martha A. (Hutsky) Sracic. Preceded in death by parents and sister-in-law, Cindy Marsh. Survived by husband of nearly 36 years, Jeffrey A., whom she married Oct. 26, 1985; children, Adam P., Richland and...
Patricia Anne Conklin
Aug 1, 2021
Conklin - Patricia Anne (Boyer), 87, Davidsville, died Sunday, August 1, 2021. Born on April 12, 1934 in Johnstown PA. Preceded in death by parents, Florence (Christensen) and Harry Walter Boyer; sister, Marion Boyer Renfrew; and husband of 62 years, Walter Ross Conklin. Survived by children: Janis Coltin (William Coltin), John Conklin (Maria Esposito) and Gary Conklin (Janet Hanson); and...
Mary Caroline Dubovecky
Jul 30, 2021
Dubovecky - Mary Caroline, 98, of East Taylor Township went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Bedford County, PA, the daughter of the late Farrell F. Gochnour and Daisie P. (McCreary) Gochnour. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Nick Dubovecky, and infant granddaughter, Krista Nicole Dubovecky.
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Miriam A. Oleksa
Jul 26, 2021
OLEKSA—Miriam A. 89, Conemaugh, went to be with her beloved husband on July 26, 2021. Born February 25, 1932, in Brownstown, daughter of Thomas L. and Anna (Scheer) Gallagher. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Oleksa; brothers and sisters, Joseph, Bernadette, Rita, Patricia, Richard and Thomas. Survived by children, Paula M., wife of Larry Birk, East Taylor Twp.,...
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