Obituaries
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.,...
Janet L. Statler
Jul 26, 2021
Statler, Janet L., 80, of Geistown. Janet went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully with Bob at her side holding her hand. Born Jan. 12, 1941, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Fred and Ruth (Parks) Orris. Also preceded in death by brothers James Orris and Paul Orris; sister Ida Mae “Dolly” Saylor and her dogs, Mandie and...
Donna J. Bean
Jul 22, 2021
Bean – Donna J., 53, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2021. Born on August 20, 1967 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Charles J. Mihelic and Donna J. (Heinrich) Ensman, Galitzin, PA. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Mihelic.
In addition to her mother, she is...
Stella Steiner
Jul 21, 2021
STEINER---Stella (Hejnar), 94, Johnstown, went to be with our Lord on July 21, 2021. Born February 23, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Sophia (Trzciak) Hejnar. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Laura Hejnar, brothers, Frank, Anthony “Chick,” and William Hejnar. She is survived by daughter, Patrice (Steiner) Berkey, granddaughter, Erika (Nate) Miller and grandson, William (Danielle) Berkey; great-grandchildren,...
Charles R. Bailey
Jul 18, 2021
BAILEY----Charles R., 83, Elton, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 18, 2021. Born June 28, 1938, in South Fork, son of William H. and Elizabeth F. (Penrod) Bailey. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Olive M. (McCombie) Bailey; daughter, Cheryl L. Bailey; brothers and sisters, Sadie Mae Goughnour, Frank Bailey, Betty Myers, Willard Bailey; and brothers...
Ronald J. Guyan
Jul 13, 2021
GUYAN---Ronald J., 82, Conemaugh, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021. Born November 27, 1938, in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Vera (Grove) Guyan. Preceded in death by, first wife, Sharon (Oshensky) Guyan, daughter-in-law, Kathy (Hartley) Guyan and second wife, Donna (Miller) Guyan. He is survived by his children Cynthia “Cindy” and husband John Rimoldi from Mississippi, Randy...
Walter A. Stiles, Jr.
Jul 12, 2021
Stiles, Walter A. Jr., 89, of Coral Springs Florida, formerly of Johnstown. Died July 12, 2021, at home in the presence of his family. Born Jan. 7, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of Walter A. Sr. and Mabel (Young) Stiles. Also preceded in death by grandson, Samuel Stiles, brother Jerry Stiles and daughter in law, Mary Lou (Hutchison) Stiles. Survived by...
Julia Sheila Mullaney
Jul 8, 2021
Mullaney - Julia Sheila, 91, Succasunna, NJ, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on July 8th 2021. Preceded in death by her husband, Denis, daughter, Juliann, as well as parents, brothers and sister.
Survived by children William, Denis and his partner Wendy, Mary and her husband Steve, grandchildren Clare, Laura, and Ian, and sisters Katherine and Margaret. Originally from Macroom,...
George W. Kohan
Jul 7, 2021
Kohan – George W., 63, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2021. Born on January 30, 1958 in Dryden, ON., Canada, son of the late John and Luise (Fruehauf) Kohan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Walter Ream Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37...
William C. Carnell III
Jul 6, 2021
CARNELL—William C. III, 49, Richland, passed on July 6, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 27, 1972, in Johnstown son of William II and Patricia (Henry) Carnell. Preceded in death by father, William Carnell II, great friend, Sam Contakos and loving canine companion, Cuddles. Survived by mother, Patricia (Henry) Carnell, Westmont; children, William J. Carnell, Johnstown; Katelyn E. Hammack...
Dennis Wayne Doepfer
Jul 5, 2021
Doepfer- Dennis Wayne., 55, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2021. Born August 11, 1965 in Johnstown, son of Arthur C. and Martha (Frain) Doepfer. Preceded in death by parents; son, Benjamin S. Mother-in-law, Ethel Parkinson. He is survived by wife, Connie R. (Parkinson) and son Patrick Doepfer (Abi) of Johnstown. Brother, Charles (Mae), Johnstown, sister,...
Joseph D. Rokosh
Jul 4, 2021
Rokosh – Joseph D., 61, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2021. Born on July 5, 1959 in Johnstown, son of the late Andrew and Gale (Barkley) Rokosh. He is survived by his loving sons, Andrew Rokosh (Jessica Pelkey), Geistown, and James (Shannon) Losinger, Camphill PA; brother, Gary (Debbie) Rokosh, Windber; sisters, Cindy (Kevin) Batzel,...
Brian M. Gaydos Sr.
Jul 3, 2021
Gaydos Sr. – Brian M., 32, Sidman, went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2021. Born on September 21, 1988 in Johnstown, son of Richard H. Jr. and Tina M. (Faust) Gaydos, Sidman. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, David Faust; paternal grandparents, Richard Sr. and Rosalind Gaydos, and aunt, Wanda Yachulick. In addition to his parents, he...
LaRue Hope Allison
Jul 2, 2021
Allison – LaRue Hope, 92, Richland, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021 at her home. Born on March 26, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Dorsey and Verna (Statler) Seese. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles E. Allison; grandson, Keith N. Fyock; siblings, Elaine (Lloyd) Keafer, Marjorie (Charles) Eichelberger, 2 infant brothers; brothers-in-law, John (Betty)...
Betty J. "Betsy" Bender
Jul 2, 2021
Bender – Betty J., “Betsy”, 88, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021 at Windber Woods. Born on August 27, 1932 in Heilwood, PA, daughter of Nicholas Sr. and Tressa (Fadok) Mekulsia. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Alexander Sylvester; brothers, Michael, John, Nicholas Jr., Peter, Joseph, and George; sisters, Mary, Sophie, Sue, and...
James A. Karl
Jul 1, 2021
Karl – James A., 89, Richland. Died July 1, 2021, at Windber Hospice. Born June 28, 1932, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Frances (Smith) Karl. Also preceded in death by; brothers John F.; Charles W. “Bill”; and Bruce Karl. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, the former Dorothy Gahagen; children: James, married to Mary Wolfhope,...
Dorothy M McQuaide
Jul 1, 2021
McQuaide, Dorothy M., “Dot”, 89, of Richland. Died July 1, 2021, at Richland Woods Assisted Care. Born Sept. 23, 1931 In Kittanning, PA. Daughter of the late Oswald and Mary (Maier) Gardina. Also, preceded in death by sons R. Tim and Brett McQuaide; grandson Shawn; granddaughter Ami, daughter in law, Marian (Richter) McQuaide and grandson in law, D.J. Shaffer. Survived by...
Thelma Popp
Jun 24, 2021
Popp, Thelma, “Ook” “Candy Lady” 90, Vinco, passed away on June 24, 2021 at home. Born May 18, 1931 in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Herman and Cecelia (Shuman) Knobloch. As the last remaining family member, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Popp, brothers Ernie (Ann) and infant Joseph and sisters Sue (John Chanonich), Medie (George...
Wilma Grace Bloom
Jun 23, 2021
“Nanna”, 84, of Richland Township, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord, June 23, 2021, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born December 20, 1936 in Bolivar, PA. Daughter of the late Jonathan and Catherine S. (Lichtenfels) Wynn. Also preceded in death by husband, Donald E. Bloom, November 9, 2000; sisters, Irene and Betty; and brothers, Alec and Jonathan. Survived by daughter...
Elliott Michael Tipton
Jun 18, 2021
TIPTON - Elliott Michael, 43, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2021. Born on September 13, 1977 in Syracuse, New York, beloved son of Russell Charles and Judy Ann (Bloom) Tipton. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Ervin "Bud" and Lois (Varner) Bloom and paternal grandparents Charles R. and Pauline (Schaller) Tipton. In addition to his parents,...
