Obituaries
Mary Janet Griffith
May 11, 2019
Griffith – Mary Janet, 76, of Richland Township, passed away on May 11, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Canton, GA. Born on December 6, 1942 in Johnstown, daughter of Calvin Arnold and Angeline Mary (Brown) Foust. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Homer R.; brother, Melvin Foust. Survived by her loving children, Robert Griffith, Cathy (James) Colby,...
Joan M. Leventry
May 11, 2019
LEVENTRY---Joan M., 90, Elton, died May 11, 2019, at home. Born March 23, 1929, in Windber, daughter of the late Edward and Johanna (Galvin) Lewis. Preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Leventry, daughter, Debbie Allison and brothers, James, Theodore and Edward Lewis. Survived by children, Timothy C. (Ruth) Leventry, Mark W. (Kim) Leventry and Daniel J. (Marsha) Leventry,...
Shirley L. Paul
May 8, 2019
Paul, Shirley, L., 85, of Richland Township. Died May 8, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born May 4, 1934, in Norristown, PA. Daughter of the late David H. and Evelyn M. (Dean) Warren. Preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Raymond E. Paul. Survived by children, Dianne L. wife of Rodney W. Kniss, Carol L. wife of John F. Macey...
Jean E. Thomas
May 7, 2019
THOMAS—Jean E., 95, left Heaven’s waiting room at Laurel View Village and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2019. Born September 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Edith (Berkebile) Schmidt. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harry Schmidt; and sister, Dorothy Heller; step-grandson, Kenneth Dixon and granddaughter-in-law, Connie Fazekas (wife of Aaron Thomas)....
Edward J. Kalinyak
Apr 26, 2019
Kalinyak – Edward J., 80, Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2019 at his residence. Born on February 18, 1939 in East Conemaugh, son of Michael and Mary (Yewcic) Kalinyak. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas, Michael, and Richard, and sister-in-law, Donna Lee O’Dowd. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years,...
Dorothy E. Lehman
Apr 25, 2019
LEHMAN—Dorothy E., 95, Belmont, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2019. Born August 21, 1923, in Sidman, daughter of Charles and Nellie (Crum) Walls. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 43 years, Warren D. Lehman; brother, Charles Walls, sisters, Vivian Thomas and Betty Messick. Survived by children, Brian W. and wife, Sharon (Gregorchik), Belmont; Kevin D....
Noah S. Lowman
Apr 23, 2019
Lowman, Noah S., 19, Robinson Twp., Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown. Unexpectedly was called to heaven on April 23, the only fathomable reason his parents can surmise is God needed a driver. Noah is survived by his proud parents, Scott and Tami Lowman, his only sister Madison Quinn along with her boyfriend, Gavin Miller, that he loved like a brother. He...
Concetta G. Morbit
Apr 22, 2019
MORBIT – Concetta “Katie” Grace (Pierre), 99, Richland, passed away peacefully April 22, 2019, with her family’s love. Born on the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8, 1919, in Windber, to the late Domenick and Adeline (Crognale) Pierre. Also preceded in death by Husband, Paul C. who passed in 1962; and Sisters: Mary (Basil) Trovato, Sue (John) Rullo, Rose (John) Gates, Viola...
Jelorma K. DeMario
Apr 21, 2019
DeMario, Jelorma K., “Duke”, 96, of Richland. Died April 21, 2019, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Sunseri) Lopresti. Also preceded in death by husband of 59 years, Dominic A. DeMario; siblings August, Phillip, Jack, Joseph, Marian and Josephine Lopresti and Marie Brendel. Jelorma was the last surviving member...
Michael S. Santichen
Apr 21, 2019
SANTICHEN---Michael S., 45, Oakland, died unexpectedly on April 21, 2019, at home. Born November 30, 1973, son of Joseph L. and Diane (Callihan) Bowers. Preceded in death by grandparents, Mickey and Blanche Santichen and Calvin and Peg Callihan. Survived by father, Oakland; mother, Johnstown; wife, Candace Santichen and daughter, Ashley Santichen and step-daughter, Kaelynn Gregory. US Army veteran. Michael was...
Kimberly Ann Mitchell
Apr 21, 2019
MITCHELL-NEFF--Kimberly Ann (Ulanowski) 50, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born December 8, 1968, in the Panama Canal Zone, daughter of Stephen James and Judith Ann (Orth) Ulanowski. Preceded in death by mother and first husband, Patrick Neff and second husband, David Mitchell and partner, John Andrew Millard. Survived by...
Barbara L. Rager
Apr 19, 2019
Rager – Barbara L., 83, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019, in Johnstown. Born on June 5, 1935, in Armagh, PA, daughter of Boyd E. and Mabel L. (Fry) Stiles. Preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband, Thomas D. Shomo; 2nd husband, Clair E. Rager. She is survived by her loving children, William...
Joseph Maffe Jr.
Apr 17, 2019
Maffe – Joseph Jr., 91, of Windber, formerly of Derry, PA, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019. Born on November 9, 1927 in Derry, son of Joseph and Rose (Castordale) Maffe. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Matilda (Lawrence) Maffe; siblings, Cecil (Ann), Felix (Mary), William, Mary (Bob) Brown, Kay (Ralph) Hoffman, Jean (Claire) Conner,...
Alexander M. Lynch
Apr 17, 2019
Lynch – Alexander M., 94, Richland, formerly of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on December 12, 1924 in New Florence, PA, son of James and Myrtle (Robinson) Lynch. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy C. (Aurandt) Lynch; siblings, Jean Simpson and John Lynch. He is...
Doris Jean Page
Apr 16, 2019
Page – Doris J. “Jean,” 87, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2019, in Johnstown. Born on November 26, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence and Zora Mae (Hess) Horner. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, William C. Page and several siblings. She is survived by her son, Kenneth W., married...
Sherrie L. Gleason
Apr 15, 2019
Gleason – Sherrie L., 56, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2019. Born on February 16, 1963 in Johnstown, daughter of the late James R. and Gloria A. (Kovach) Gleason, Mineral Point. Preceded in death by her father; and infant brother, David. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving son,...
George M. Peschock
Apr 15, 2019
PESCHOCK—George M., 88, Parkhill, passed away April 15, 2019, in Johnstown. Born July 19, 1930, son of George and Marie (Kinsky) Peschock. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Robert. Survived by wife of 48 years, Helen M. (Shamko), whom he married, June 5, 1971; daughter, Tina Madison Peschock, Toms River, NJ; grand dog, Wyatt; brother, John Peschock, and wife,...
Charles W. Leventry
Apr 14, 2019
Leventry, Charles W., “Chuck”, 91, of Elton. Died April 14, 2019, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born June 20, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Wilbur and Irene (Saylor) Leventry. Also preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Allison; and sister Louise Sheehan. Survived by wife of 68 years, Joan M. (Lewis); Children, Timothy C. (Ruth) Leventry, Mark W. (Kim)...
David A. Gorba
Apr 11, 2019
GORBA---David A., 31, Richland, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2019 at home. Born May 16, 1987, in Johnstown, son of Robert A. and Susan A. ( Lesko) Gorba. Preceded in death grandparents, uncle, Stephen Lesko and aunt, Martha Franey. Survived by parents, Richland; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. David was very proud to graduate from the...
Stephen T. Sracic, Sr.
Apr 9, 2019
Sracic, Stephen T. Sr., 94, of Johnstown, Pa, passed away on April 9, 2019, in Greentown, Pa. Stephen was born on May 22, 1924, in St. Michael, son of the late Kazimir and Mary (Mihacevich) Sracic. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen (Fabac); brothers, John, Matthew and Zvonimere; and sisters, Rose Lazorisak and Mary Perich. He...
