Obituaries
Pauline A. "Polly" Weinzierl
Mar 13, 2019
WEINZIERL---Pauline A. “Polly,” 91, Richland, passed away March 13, 2019. Born January 10, 1928, in Johnstown, daughter of Louis and Pauline (Majher) Horvath. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Arthur M. Weinzierl, and son, A. James Weinzierl. Survived by daughter, Linda S., wife of Attorney Dennis J. Stofko, Summerhill; granddaughter, Lisa A. DiGiamberdini, Lancaster, PA; and grandson, Dr. Douglas L....
Rev. Robert D. Zimmerman
Mar 13, 2019
ZIMMERMAN---Rev. Robert D. “Bob,” 90, Geistown, formerly of East Taylor, passed away on March 13, 2019, at Harmony House. Born October 11, 1928, in Harrisburg, son of Blair R. and Ann H. (Napotnik) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Genevieve M. (Lehman) Zimmerman, and 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by children, Linda K. Weaver and husband Daniel,...
Sophie T. Cuturilo
Mar 9, 2019
Cuturilo - Sophie T., 100, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019 at her residence. Born on January 9, 1919 in Johnstown. Daughter of Steve and Anna (Mccydem) Gasior. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Adam Cuturilo Sr.; son, Adam Jr.; granddaughter, Shontelle Ostinowsky; siblings, Theodore “Teddy”, Bessie Gvozdich, Joe “PeeWee”, Bill, Mary...
Violet E. Merberger-Lehman
Mar 9, 2019
LEHMAN-MERBERGER---Violet E. (Berkebile), 98, Arbutus Park Manor, entered her eternal home on March 9, 2019, at the Manor. Born March 10, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Leventry) Berkebile. Preceded in death by first husband, Kenneth E. Merberger in 1988 and second husband, Galen Lehman in 2007; sisters, Virginia Berkebile, Henrietta Gilbert and Lois Hewitt; and...
Mary Louise Valle
Mar 6, 2019
Valle - Mary Louise “Nunny”, 76, Laurel Wood Care Center, entered into eternal peace surrounded by her family, on March 6, 2019. Born March 21, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of Andrew and Irene (Costlow) Rifilato. Preceded in death by her parents and her loving devoted husband of 54 years, Louis I. Valle. She is survived by her children, Louis A....
William E. Foust
Mar 5, 2019
Foust, William E., “Billy”, 27, Johnstown. Died Mar. 5, 2019, unexpectedly in his home. Billy was a 2010 Graduate of Bishop McCort High School and a 2014 Graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He was a lifelong resident of Johnstown and was employed by the city as the Highway Garage Manager. He was preceded in death by his maternal...
Velma Faye Reddinger
Mar 3, 2019
REDDINGER—Velma Faye, 90, New Holland, PA, formerly of Vinco, PA went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2019. Born April 21, 1928, in Vinco, daughter of Edward and Bertha (Covalt) Mackall. Preceded in death by parents, her loving husband of 70 years, William M. Reddinger, brother, Glenn Mackall; and sister, Winona Hildebrand. She is survived by her loving...
Elma J. Koon
Mar 3, 2019
Koon – Elma J., 96, Moxham, formerly of Benshoff Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 3, 2019. Born on June 6, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Theodore W. and Ivy I. (Metzger) Hunt. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, James T. Koon; infant daughter, Marsha M. Koon; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Koon;...
Albert Frank Ziants
Feb 27, 2019
ZIANTS---Frank, to those who knew him, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at age 78. Born February 14, 1941. Frank was a lifelong resident of Johnstown, a 1959 graduate of Ferndale-Dale Joint High School and a member of the Army National Guard. Preceded in death by his parents Albert Richard Ziants and Mary Jane Beltz Bevec; and sister, Barbara (Ziants)...
Genevieve M. Holtz
Feb 23, 2019
Holtz, Genevieve M., 93, of Richland, formerly of Hastings. Died February, 23, 2019, at Westmont Woods. Born September 7, 1925, in Patton, PA. Daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Simon) Trexler. Also preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Damian “Doc” Holtz; siblings, Anna Marie McCorkell and Thomas Trexler. Survived by children, Diana (Gary) Endler, Denise (John) Milo,...
Jeannine L. Raspotnik
Feb 21, 2019
Raspotnik – Jeannine L, “Jean”, 87, of Franklin Borough, passed away on February 21, 2019 at Laurelwoood Care Center. Born on November 1, 1931 in Jeannette, PA, daughter of James and Ruth (Yahnert), McNulty. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph M. Jr. “Toots”; daughter, Susan L. Reese and siblings, Jim, Bob, twin sister, JoAnn Mills, Roland, Bill, and...
Victor Billick
Feb 19, 2019
Billick, Victor, 91, of Geistown. Died Feb. 19, 2019. Born Jan. 16, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Victor J. and Ruth (Vanetta) Billick. Also preceded in death by great grandson, Tallin. Survived by wife of 64 years, Geraldine R. (Vivis); sons, Gary (Jody); and Dennis (Mary) Billick; grandchildren, John Billick and Nicole Billick; step grandchildren, Corinne, Nathan, Erica...
Helen Salata
Feb 17, 2019
Salata - Helen, 92, Palmyra, PA, formerly of Parkhill, passed tenderly into the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2019 at the Londonderry Village, Palmyra, Pa. She was born November 26, 1926 in Parkhill. She is the daughter of Mary (Zuzak) and Joseph Ziemba. She is predeceased by her parents, husband James and daughter Helen Marie; siblings...
Jessie Y. Berkebile
Feb 16, 2019
Berkebile – Jessie Y., 93, Richland, formerly of Wheeling, WV, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at Seimon’s Lakeview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Born on March 27, 1925 in South Fork, daughter of Hiram S. and Merle E. (Burnheimer) Yoder. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Glenn, Carl, and Paul; sisters, Evelyn Yoder,...
Ruth A. Felix
Feb 15, 2019
Felix, Ruth A. (Beckley), 100, formerly of Richland Township, passed away peacefully Friday, February 15 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville, one day before her 101 Birthday. Ruth had lengthy career teaching her beloved elementary students in Dale Borough and Richland Township School Districts prior to her retirement. She loved her flowers, quilting, as well as her vacations when she could...
Reginald J. Yeager
Feb 14, 2019
Yeager, Reginald J., “Sparky”, 82, of Geistown Borough. Died peacefully on Feb 14, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Son of the late John B. and Helen (Malia) Yeager. Also preceded in death by daughter Sharon Yeager Lohr. Survived by wife of 62 years, Joan M. (Sedlock) Yeager: Sons Michael P. (Dawn), and Edward J. (Zina) Yeager. Grandchildren: Jacqueline (John) Holbay,...
Gary J. Wyrwas
Feb 14, 2019
WYRWAS—Gary, 67, peacefully rose into the arms of our Lord February 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, due to complications of Parkinson’s. Gary grew up in East Conemaugh, a son of Edmund (Slick) and Sara Jane Wyrwas. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Cecelia, and her husband, Dr. Harold Ringler, mother and father-in-law Anthony and Josephine Ragno, brother-in-law...
Carlin A. Beri
Feb 11, 2019
Beri – Carlin A., 27, Windber, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2019. Born on March 25, 1991 in Windber, son of Roxanne L. (Shank) Beri, Windber. Preceded in death by paternal great grandparents, James Clifford and Louella McGee; grandparents, Alek and Mary Beri, and uncle, Brian Clark. In addition to his mother and her significant other,...
Carla Jean Moose
Feb 8, 2019
MOOSE---Carla Jean, 54, Richland Township, flew away from this world and into the arms of the Lord on February 8, 2019, with her husband and children by her side. Born February 28, 1964, in Lynn, Massachusetts, daughter of Paul J. Zinner Sr. and Lois G. Peluchette. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Kathy Zinner; nephew, Paul James “P.J.” Zinner III;...
Sara R. Santa
Feb 7, 2019
Santa – Sara R., 95, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2019 at the Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born on December 19, 1923 in Echo, PA, daughter of Charles A. and Anna E. (Miller) Goss. Preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband, Blain L. George; 2nd husband, Francis “Bull” W. Santa; daughter, Judy Mardis;...
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