Obituaries
Wilma J. Gindlesperger
Mar 29, 2020
Gindlesperger – Wilma J., 99, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on June 1, 1920 in Hollsopple, daughter of James and Fannie (Thomas) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, William A. Krouse; 2nd husband, Lloyd V. Gindlesperger; great granddaughter, Kayleigh Tallyen; great grandson, Daniel Trevorrow; sisters,...
Betty L. Hoffman
Mar 19, 2020
Hoffman – Betty L., 86, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020. Born on November 12, 1933 in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, daughter of Freeman W. and Mary (Gindlesperger) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Harry W. Hoffman; brother, John Blough, and sister-in-law, Janet Blough. She is survived by her loving children, Larry W....
Nicholas G. Visovsky
Mar 19, 2020
Visovsky – Nicholas G., 92, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on March 7, 1928 in Franklin Borough, son of Nicholas and Mary (Yanoschik) Visovsky. Preceded in death by parents, and siblings, Ann Cancelliere, Mary Lennon, Mike Visovsky, Kay Vulpio, and Martha Turowski; brothers-in-law, Salvatore Cancelliere, James Lennon, John...
Pearl T. Whysong
Mar 18, 2020
Whysong – Pearl T., 85, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Steve and Mary (Kowalchik) Buynack. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Terry; siblings, Patricia Carrier, and Pauline, Preston, and Paul Buynack. She is survived by her loving son, Terry...
Leonard J. Grecek
Mar 16, 2020
Grecek, Leonard J., 73, of Johnstown. Died on March 16, 2020, at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born May 12, 1946 in Altoona, PA, son of the late Frank and Helen (Smarto) Grecek. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne M. (Franke); sons, Leonard S. (Rachel) and their daughter Isabella, Allegheny Township; and Jeffrey (Madeline) and their children, Trenton, Devon and...
Galen R. Head Sr.
Mar 14, 2020
Head– Galen R., Sr., 72, Stonycreek Township, passed on March 14, 2020 at his residence in Walnut Grove surrounded by family and friends. Born on April 16th, 1947 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, son of Minnie and Walter Head. Preceded in death by Mother: Minnie (Wright) Head, Father: Walter Head, Brother: Brian Head, Mother-in-Law, Helen Furmanchik and Son: Galen Head...
Anthony C. Sherron
Mar 10, 2020
Sherron – Anthony C., “Tony”, 88, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on Mar. 10, 2020. Born on March 14, 1931, in Patton, son of Samuel and Rachael (Elms) Sherron. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Earla R. (Lenhart) Sherron; brothers, William and Samuel and sisters, Margaret Joyce Allen and Rachael Elaine Sherron; and brother in law, Walter...
Diane M. Treese
Mar 9, 2020
TREESE---Diane M., 55, Johnstown, passed away on March 9, 2020, at home. Born April 30, 1964, in Indiana, daughter of Donald and Antoinette (Harper) Ressler. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Parkhill; children, Christine Munoz, Johnstown; Ralph Munoz Jr., Johnstown; Alexxis (Prave) Hoffman, West Point, NY; and Joseph Prave IV, Johnstown; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Sister of...
William G. Butts
Mar 7, 2020
William G. “Bill,” 91, Franklin, passed away March 7, 2020 in Johnstown. Born June 13, 1928, Clymer, son of Irene and stepfather, Brahm Shiley. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Olga (Babics) and brothers, Lou and Eugene “Fat” Butts. Survived by sons, William, Johnstown; son, Doug and his wife, Donna, Atoka, TN and grandson, Daniel and his wife, Whitney, Memphis,...
Janet R. Reed
Mar 1, 2020
Reed – Janet R., 87 of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 13, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Carrie (Bender) Roberts. Preceded in death by husband, George W. and sister, Rosealene Altemus. She is survived by her loving children, David A. Reed and wife,...
Mark W. Mahanic
Feb 27, 2020
MAHANIC---Mark, 62, of Belsano, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2020, in Johnstown, PA. Born on June 5, 1957, in Trenton, Michigan. He is the loving son of James T. (of Lincoln Park, MI) Mahanic and Marylou (Paul) Mahanic (formerly of Nanty-Glo). Preceded in death by mother, brother, Gregory T. Mahanic, (Belsano, PA) and brother, Jeffery...
Mary H. Schilling
Feb 19, 2020
Schilling – Mary H., 85, North Huntingdon, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 19, 2020 at her residence. Born on Sept 27, 1934 in East Conemaugh, daughter of Wasil and Mary (Pekera) Hamula. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, John, Stephen, Harry, Nicholas Sr., Wasil, Andrew, Michael, Frank, George, Anna Bonk, and Nellie...
John P. Vitez
Feb 19, 2020
John P. Vitez, 83, of Richland Township, passed away at his home on February 19, 2020. He was born on September 2, 1936 in Windber, PA. He was a son of the late Andrew and Julia (Stevens) Vitez. John attended Richland High School and went on to work for many years as a meat cutter at various grocery stores including...
Lila Marie Wood
Feb 10, 2020
Wood, Lila Marie, 96, of Belmont, formerly of Summerhill, Pa. Died Feb. 10, 2020, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Sept. 23, 1923, in Summerhill. Daughter of the late Sewell and Fannie (Griffith) Claycomb. Also preceded in death by siblings; Harper, Charlotte Harris, Sewell, Frank, Lenora Burtnett and Joseph. Survived by four sons; Gary (Marge), Robert (Midge), Raymond (Suzanne) and Leland....
Mary "Sue" Custer
Feb 9, 2020
CUSTER---Mary “Sue” (Harvey), 81, Johnstown, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on February 9, 2020. Born in Kincaid, WV. Preceded in death by mother, Emily Irene (Blake) Lily. Survived by daughter, Susan Claycomb (Rick), son, Jay Custer (Diane), and son, Joshua Custer (Karen); grandchildren, Cody Custer, Brittany Ferpas, Jared Custer, Taylor Reighard, Kelsey Reighard, Haleigh Custer, Kylie Claycomb,...
Robert Thomas Shank
Feb 3, 2020
SHANK---Robert Thomas, 76, Windber, passed on February 3, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 14, 1943, in Shanksville, son of John Edward and Pearl May (Wentz) Shank. Preceded in death by parents; brother, George Shank and sister, Eloise Miller; grandson, Carlin Beri and son-in-law, Brian Clark. Survived by wife of 56 years, Gwendolyn (McGee) Shank; children, Lisa (Jay)...
James M. Sharpe Jr.
Jan 27, 2020
Sharpe, Jr. – James M., 87, Windber/Richland, went to be with the Lord on January 27th, 2020. Born on January 12, 1933 in Windber, son of James and Isabelle (Gibbs) Sharpe. Preceded in death by parents and sister Margaret Bubenko. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Wilma I. (Davis); son, Gregory (Nina) Sharpe; daughters, Karen (Kevin) Gallagher...
Janet E. Johns
Jan 27, 2020
Johns, Janet E., 92, of Jackson Township, died on January 27, 2020, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. She was born January 25, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Herbert and Dora C. (Gramling) Mintmier. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lionel B. Johns; daughter, Linda Toy and brothers, Clyde, Charles, Richard, Ralph and Karl. Survived by daughters, Bonnie K., wife of Lynn...
John S. Zalubski Jr.
Jan 27, 2020
Zalubski Jr. - John S., 84, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020. He was born on April 28, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of John and Julia (Urbanski) Zalubski. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by wife Irene, brother, Bill; brother-in-law Charles Cvijanovich; and son-in-law, Dennis W. Eppley. He is...
Margaret "Peg" Deitke
Jan 27, 2020
Deitke – Margaret, “Peg,” 86, Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born on June 26, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Mary (Mitrik) Dernar. Preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Michael and John. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Thomas L. Deitke; son, Kevin...
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