Obituaries

Sep 23, 2018

 

Rowland, Helene E., 99, passed away Sept. 23, 2018 at Laurel View Village in Davidsville. She was born December 27, 1918 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of the late Harold and Marian (Weimer) Wallace; also preceded in death by sisters Kate and Sara Jane; daughter Dian Rhoads Lamer; and husband Edmund G. Rowland. She is survived by son Thomas...

Sep 23, 2018

BERKEY---Beverly Ann, 76, Richland Township, went peacefully on September 23, 2018, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born December 26, 1941, in Johnstown, daughter of Vernon T. and Marcella (Held) Studt. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Stefanie C. Berkey. Survived by husband of 55 years, Feryl Berkey; children, Barbara Berkey, Richland; and Mark Berkey and fiancé, Cary, Houtzdale; grandchildren,...

Sep 21, 2018

Conklin - Walter Ross, 85, Davidsville, died September 21, 2018. Born on June 15, 1933, in Cornwall, NY, son of Robert Ira and Olive Irene (Culver) Conklin. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann (Boyer) Conklin; children: Janis Coltin (William Coltin), John Conklin (Maria Esposito) and Gary Conklin (Janet Hanson); and grandchildren: Jessica, Brian, Blayne, Michael, Darian, Mary,...

Sep 21, 2018

Green, Robin, 63, of Richland. Died Sept. 21, 2018, at home. Born Mar. 5, 1955, in Bergen County, NJ. Daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Keller) Green. Survived by brothers, Gary (Renee) and Ronald (Michelle) Green; nieces, Melody Barkhimer and Taylor Green; and life-long friend and mentor, Arthur Lambert. 1973 graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School winning many scholastic...

Sep 21, 2018

Ford – L. Jean, 93, Vinco, died on September 21, 2018 at the home of her daughter, Donna. Born on July 26, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Apel) Larimer. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. She is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Grace (Winston) Richardson, Broad Run, VA, and Donna (Jay)...

Sep 16, 2018

 

 

 

CERTO—Joyce A., 82, Geistown, passed away September 16, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 4, 1936, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of Frank and Freda Farhat. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Angelo P. Certo. Survived by sister, Margaret E. Curtin, Lansing, MI; children, Nickolas P. Certo and wife Tracy (Herbst), Pittsburgh; Lori A. Certo, Lansing;...

Sep 13, 2018

HERSHBERGER—Ruth Jean, 87, formerly of Richland Township, died September 13, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lived for the past three years to be close to immediate family. Ruth Jean was born October 11, 1930, to Carl C. Roberts and Evalyn J. (Willard) Roberts.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her high school sweetheart and husband of...

Sep 10, 2018

BERKEY—Stefanie C., 35, Richland, passed away September 10, 2018, at home. Born May 25, 1983, in Johnstown, daughter of Barbara A. and Daniel L. Hudack. Preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Vernon and Marcella Studt. Survived by mother, Barbara, Richland; Father, Daniel, Parkhill; Several step-brothers and step-sisters; maternal grandparents, Feryl and Beverly Berkey, Richland; uncle, Mark Berkey and fiancé Cary Pershing, Houtzdale;...

Sep 9, 2018

Hammer– Ann, 97, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born on January 28, 1921 in Slovakia, daughter of George and Nellie (Kulick) Butala. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Domer Graham Hammer; son, Domer James “Jim” Hammer; sister, Mary Butala, Marcus; brothers-in-law, Frank Marcus and Peter Kerekish, and sister-in-law,...

Sep 9, 2018

Sep 2, 2018

Varner – Ronald, J., 77, Salix, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born on July 12, 1941 in South Fork, PA, son of Lawrence and Laura (Ellenberger) Varner. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Mitchell L. Macy; brother, Glenn, and a sister, Lois Bloom. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Aug 29, 2018

Smith - Mary Ann, 86, of Erie, passed away August 29, 2018. Born May 4, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Raymond and Mildred (Radle) Brant. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 64 years, James R. Smith; four sons, Stephen W. Smith, Paul R. Smith (Rose Ann), Michael J. Smith (Nancy) and Gerald T. Smith; five grandchildren,...

Aug 27, 2018

Boes – Nancy A., 90, went to be with the Lord at her daughter’s home in Youngsville, NC on August 27, 2018. Born on October 11, 1927 in Dunlo, PA, daughter of the late Roy S. and Helen (Gillen) Buck. Also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert J. Boes; sisters, Mary Buck, Betty Brown, Jane Katrancha...

Aug 26, 2018

Long – Pearl Arlene, 76, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2018. Born on April 26, 1942 in Ebensburg, PA, daughter of John Peter Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth (Wadsworth) Hopfer. Preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Melissa Anne; infant sister, Dorothy Louise, and sisters, Doris Jean Matthews-Willits, and Anna Mae Mardis, and brother,...

Aug 22, 2018

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Mesaros – Michael D., 62, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2018. Born on March 28, 1956 in Johnstown, son of the late Alex “Al” and Irene (Uzelac) Mesaros. He is survived by his loving daughters, Megan B. Percinsky, Bon...

Aug 15, 2018

Pudliner – Wynona K., “Winnie”, 81, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2018 at her home. Born on May 23, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Mildred (Miles) Brown. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles T. Pudliner Sr.; daughter, Sharon Dillon; son, Charles T. Jr.; granddaughters, Analisa Dillon and Katrina Seeley;...

Aug 14, 2018

Lehman – James Paul, 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018 at his residence. Born on November 16, 1926 in Windber, son of Ralph and Mabel (Weaver) Lehman. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and Edwin; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Neidbalson and Lois Machtley, and brothers-in-law, Robert Hindman and Joseph Flori. He is...

Aug 14, 2018

STEPHENS---Patrick E., 83, Bon Air, passed away August 14, 2018, Windber Hospice. Born January 27, 1935, in Johnstown, son of James T. and Mary (Hartman) Stephens. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William and infant brother, James; brother-in-law, Jullian Sadar; and sister-in-law, Jeannie Stephens. Survived by sons, David M., Lititz, PA, and his children, Timothy and Hannah; James P. and...

Aug 11, 2018

Aug 11, 2018

Szpet (Henry), Evelyn M, 87, formerly of Tire Hill. Died Aug. 11, 2018 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. Born Mar. 2, 1931, in Indiana County. Daughter of the late Milton G. and Kathryn M. (Nicewonger) Waltermire. Also preceded in death by first husband, Harold V. Henry and second husband, Peter Szpet; brothers, William and Carl Waltermire. Survived by children; Marie (Gary)...