Obituaries
Grace M. Head
May 19, 2020
Head– Grace M., 73, Stonycreek Township, passed on May 19, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born on August 12, 1946 in Windber, PA, daughter of Helen and John Furmanchik. Preceded in death by her husband: Galen R Head, Sr., Mother, Helen Furmanchik and Son, Galen Head Jr. She is survived by her son, G. Jason Head and daughter-in-law, Val Head; Sisters,...
Bruce E. Cassick Jr.
May 11, 2020
Cassick Jr. – Bruce E., 67, Johnstown, passed away on May 11, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 3, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late Bruce E. Sr. and Shirley J. (Kerschner) Cassick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bruce “Moose” Moore. He is survived by his loving siblings, Joyce...
Martin Boswell
May 11, 2020
Boswell, Martin, 52, of Somerset, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 11, 2020. Born on May 22, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona. Son of Marllyn T. Boswell, Los Angeles, CA and Judith Wright, Laconia, New Hampshire. Preceded in death by his Uncle Martin Pasos, his namesake. In addition to his parents, Martin is survived by his beautiful daughter Chailee Elizabeth Boswell; sister,...
Brenda Ann Boykin
May 8, 2020
Boykin, Brenda Ann, 64, Freedom, PA, formerly of Johnstown. Died May 8, 2020, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born June 8, 1955, in Detroit, MI. Daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Harris) Yancey. Survived by husband, Theotis Boykin; siblings Mary, Alvin and Ronald Yancey; and special nephew, Katel Yancey. Brenda was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree...
Gerald R. Mock
May 8, 2020
Mock, Gerald R., 92, of Windber. Passed away May 8, 2020. Born November 30, 1927 in Windber. Son of the late Park and Arminta (Naugle) Mock. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years, former Dorothy J. Zimmerman; brother David, sisters Bernice and Lucille; and grandchildren: Brandon and Keith Mock and Jennifer Barefoot. Survived by children, Eloise (David) Romano, Windber;...
Charles W. Henry Sr.
May 7, 2020
HENRY—Charles W. Sr., 95, Mineral Point PA., was blessed with a peaceful death at his home on May 7, 2020. Born March 25, 1925 in West Point, PA. preceded in death by wife Margaret, "Maggie" (Suenkonis) in 2003; parents, Frank V. and Agnes P. (Schrader) Henry; brothers, Frank and John and sister, Genevieve Marhefka. Survived by his loving children, Linda...
Madeline Esposito
May 1, 2020
ESPOSITO – Madeline, 85, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020 at Windber Hospital after fighting a courageous battle with diabetes. Born on May 3, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of James and Ollie (DeFalco) DeRubis. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dominick, Geno, Frank; and sisters, Yolanda Marra, Minnie Marra, Lena Sidone, Ann Amistadi,...
Beverly A. Orner
Apr 30, 2020
Orner – Beverly Ann, 80, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. She was born on May 8, 1939 in Altoona, PA. Daughter of the late Rollin C. and Dorothy (Miller) VanHorne. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen H. Orner; brother, Gene VanHorne...
Richard E. "Dick" Brady
Apr 27, 2020
BRADY---Richard E. “Dick”, 74, Johnstown, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2020. Born Dec. 29, 1945, in Johnstown, son of Rudolph and Wava Mae (Wolf) Brady. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Russell and Ronald and sister, Karen. Survived by wife of 51 years, Arlene (Bowers) Brady; daughter, Melissa Brady, Asheville, NC; sister, Patricia Glatz, Swansboro,...
Frances S. DiFlori
Apr 25, 2020
DiFlori - Frances S., 94, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2020. She was born on August 12, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Samuel and Isabelle. (Diguardi) Torina. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Emory F. DiFlori; son, Mark, and sister, Sarah Hunt. Survived by her loving...
Zane E. Hagins
Apr 23, 2020
"Red" or "Pops" 78, of Westmont (former long-time resident of Ferndale). Died April 23rd, 2020, at home comforted and cared for by his loved ones. Born December 21st, 1941, in Johnstown. Son of the late Alex P. Hagins and Marian E. (Stern) Hagins. Zane was welcomed in the Lord's House by his parents, brother Grey L. Hagins, wife of...
Henry S. Block Jr.
Apr 18, 2020
BLOCK—Henry S. Jr., 81, Conemaugh, went to be with Lord on April 18, 2020. Born Nov. 19, 1938, in Johnstown, son of Henry S. Sr. and Elizabeth (Ankney) Block. Preceded in death by parents; son, Henry S. Block III, brothers, Charles and Miles and sister, Venetta Block. Survived by wife of 59 years, Veronica (Urban) Block, grandchildren, Henry S. IV;...
Bernadine T. Mley
Apr 17, 2020
MLEY---Bernadine T., 88, Johnstown, died April 17, 2020, in Johnstown. Born October 10, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Frank T. and Lucy (Fratrich) Kupina. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Mley; sister, Wilma Louise; Vinnie Skelly; brother, Francis Kupina and William Kupina. Survived by son, William Skelly and daughter-in-law, Elva and grandson, Josh; niece, Carol Hoon and husband, Wade; niece,...
Betty J. Walter
Apr 12, 2020
Walter, Betty J, 89, of Salix. Passed away on April 12, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born August 1, 1930, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernadine (Slate) Renowden. Also preceded in death by husband, Ray L. Walter; brothers, a sister, and friend Jane Horner. Betty was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by daughters...
Ronald Lee Garman Sr.
Apr 11, 2020
Garman, Sr – Ronald Lee, 79, of Bon Air passed away on April 11, 2020, at Memorial Hospital. He was born April 27, 1940 in Johnstown, son of the late Louis and Gertrude Garman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Jean (Stanton) Garman; son, Richard H.; granddaughter, Kayla Kamler and great-grandson, Carson...
Margaret R. "Margie" Marron
Apr 9, 2020
MARRON---Margaret R. "Margie,” Richland, passed away April 9, 2020 in Johnstown after a short illness. Born March 6, 1948 in Windber, predeceased by parents, Inez (Comerer) and Thomas M. Marron and step-mother, Florence Cowan Marron. Survived by sister, Mary Jane Bernier of Newton, MA, brother, Thomas W. Marron and Katherine (Liberator) Marron, Havre de Grace, MD, and devoted friend and companion, Joann Adams...
Marylyn G. Harrison
Apr 4, 2020
HARRISON---Marylyn G. (Alwine), 83, Johnstown, died April 4, 2020. Born April 25,1936 in Johnstown, PA. Preceded in death by husband Vernon C. Harrison, parents Biran and Pauline (Fassett) Alwine, siblings Robert “Buddy” (Pearl) Alwine, Evelyn (Frank) Tesauro, and Doris (George) Balster. Survived by sons Mark (Linda) of Gibsonia, PA and David of Johnstown, granddaughter, Haley (fiance Joseph Tremmel) of Boston,...
Josephine E. May
Apr 3, 2020
May, Josephine E., ”Josie”, 92, of Johnstown, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on May 4, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Lillian (Tantlinger) Buzzard.. Also preceded in death by husband, Reed M. May; and son, Reed “Skipper” May Jr. and 12 siblings. Survived by son, Dennis W., married to the former Kathleen...
Charles "Mick" Yingling
Apr 2, 2020
Yingling - Charles M. “Mick”, 87, of East Taylor Twp. Died on April 2, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born July 25, 1932, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Leo Roy and Gertrude (Troy) Wainwright-Yingling. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Zach Houlik; siblings, Russell (Gen) Wainwright,...
James L. Lear
Mar 30, 2020
LEAR, James L., “Jimmy”, 74, of Richland Twp, died March 30, 2020, at Windber Regional Hospice. Born November 30, 1945, in Johnstown, PA. Son of the late Clarence L. and Gladys P. (Adams) Lear; also preceded in death by brother-in-law William D. Buell. Survived by wife of 45 years, Karen G. (Buell) Lear; and son Sean J. Lear; brother-in-law of...
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