Obituaries

Aug 11, 2018

GINDLESPERGER---Kylie Ann, 3, East Taylor, passed away at Conemaugh Hospital, on August 11, 2018. Born April 13, 2015, in Johnstown, daughter of Sam and Nikki (Burkhart) Gindlesperger. Kylie is survived by her parents; brother, Connor; maternal grandparents, Joe and Jeanne Huff and Joe and Cathy Burkhart; maternal great-grandparents; Martin and Ruth Burke; paternal grandparents, John and Rosemary Gindlesperger; aunts and...

Aug 11, 2018

Aug 6, 2018

RUSSELL—Susan K., 64, East Conemaugh, died August 6, 2018, at home. Born November 1, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of James R. and Shirley R. (Cooper) Martin. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Walter D. Russell Sr. Survived by children, Jennifer M. “Jenny” Ullery, wife of Arthur, East Taylor; Walter D. “Denny” Russell Jr. and wife former Trishia Bair, East...

Jul 31, 2018

Montag, Walter R. “Pete”, 93, of Richland Township. Died July 31, 2018, after an extended illness.  Born Nov. 29, 1924, in Johnstown. Son of the late Aldolph and Leopoldina (Heptner) Montag. Also preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years, Ruby F. (Kring) who died Dec. 16, 2017; siblings, Dick, John, Henry, Frank, Carl, Leona, Augusta, Anna, Helen and Cecelia....

Jul 30, 2018

Volk – John E., 89, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018 at Westmont Woods. Born on July 24, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Herbert and Bertha (Eash) Volk. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gwendolyn J., “Gwen” (Teeter) Volk; brother-in-law, David Hoffman, and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Fetterman and Fay Hart. He is...

Jul 23, 2018

Prince, Donna J., 79, of Johnstown. Died July 23, 2018, at home. Born June 19, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jay Dee and Gladys (Wyandt) Walz. Also preceded in death by daughter Debra Prince. Survived by daughter Pamala (Jim) Skiles, Richland; granddaughter, Stephanie Skiles; and great granddaughter, Kiya Skiles. Also, uncle Charles and Judy Wyandt; and long -time...

Jul 22, 2018

Gaston – Eyvonne R., 66, Johnstown, passed away suddenly due to an unexpected illness on July 22, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on December 17, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Donald R. and Margaret Eyvonne Anderson. Preceded in death by her parents, and niece, Christeena Anderson. She is survived by her loving sons, Aaron C., (Carolina), Enola, PA and...

Jul 22, 2018

MILLER—Karen Marie, 61, Ferndale, passed on July 22, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 9, 1956, in Johnstown, daughter of Stanley and Catherine (Stanislawczyk) Wyrwas. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by husband of 38 years, Byron W., and son, Douglas. Sister of Susan, wife of Fred Kline; Stanley and wife, Holly (Edwards) and Paul and wife, Deborah (Kobal)....

Jul 22, 2018

 DeLuca, James Victor, 72, of Johnstown, PA. Formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, a 1963 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, passed away at home on July 22, 2018. Preceded in death by parents George and Laura (Nardelli), brother Dominic (Marilyn) of Poland, Ohio, and George (Ruth) Boardman, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Deborah Martin, and daughter...

Jul 19, 2018

HARRISON—Vernon C., 83, Johnstown, died July 19, 2018. Born Dec. 12, 1934 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Montell and Mildred (Callihan) Harrison, brother Dean, and brother-in-law Oden Harrison. Survived by wife of 61 years, Marylyn G (Alwine), sons Mark, married to Linda (Rudge) of Gibsonia, PA, and David “Crew” of Johnstown, and granddaughter Haley and partner Joseph Tremmel,...

Jul 17, 2018

Layton – William M. Sr., 95, of Elton, passed away on July 17, 2018 at Windber Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Percy S. and Sydney (Paul) Layton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma V. (Helsel) Layton; grandson, Robert William Layton; siblings, Seward “Bud”, Ardith...

Jul 17, 2018

WENTZ- Delbert L. “Deb”, 82, of Richland Township was called to his forever home on July 17, 2018.  He was born on October 12, 1935 in Johnstown.  As the last surviving member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents, Orange and Irene Lila (Repine) Wentz, brothers Orange Wentz Jr., Cyrus Wentz, and sisters Harriett Lohr,...

Jul 16, 2018

Horten—John August “Jack,” 82, Johnstown, died at home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2018. Born October 6, 1935, in Johnstown, son of the late John Henry and Margaret (Koch) Horten. Survived by wife of 53 years, the former DeVoy Buzzard, whom he married in 1965; children, John Eric (Cheryl) Horten; Tracy (Kirk) Gennett; and Aaron (Kristine) Horten; grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2018

ARENDAS—Janice R. “Renee,” 52, Sidman, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born June 19, 1966. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Sandoval. Survived by her daughter, Ashley (Brandon) Harteis; her son, Anthony (Lynley) Arendas, her three granddaughters and step-daughter, Angela Arendas and children. She is also survived by her longtime father figure, Robert Beam; sisters, Rhonda (Rod) Campbell;...

Jul 12, 2018

Hill, Ronald Dean, Sr.  “Deaner”, 88, of Conemaugh. Died July 11, 2018, at Home. Born July 9, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Solomon and Dorothy (Doubt) Hill. Also preceded in death by wife of 45 years, Beatrice J. (Makin); and half brother, Duane Fresh. Survived by son Ronald D. Hill, Jr., married to the former Kathleen (Jakubac); grandchildren,...

Jul 10, 2018

Smith--Margaret P., 109, of Geistown, Went to her Blessed Lord on July 10, 2018 at Windber Hospice. A life-long resident of Johnstown, she was born Feb.16, 1909, the seventh of nine children of the late George and Anna (Moehler) Geiser and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Margaret was married on February 18, 1930, to William R....

Jul 7, 2018

KING--Anne B., 91, Richland Township, died July 7, 2018 at Windber Hospice. Born August 6, 1926, in Windber, daughter of Nick and Pola (Kovach) Ostrosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband of years, Stephen J. King who died March 11, 2000; sister Marie and brother-in-law, James Lively Sr.; and infant brother, David. Auntie is survived by nieces and nephews, James...

Jul 6, 2018

Yoder, Shelva Jeanne, 78, of Geistown. Died July 6, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 2, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Sheldon and Mona Mae (Swinger) Croyle. Survived by sons, Dale (Wendy Wess) Yoder, Allentown, Pa.; and Dean S. (Kathy) Yoder, Hollsopple, Pa. Grandchildren, Jennifer Yoder and Joshua Yoder; great granddaughter, Claire Yoder. Sister of David (Diana)...

Jul 6, 2018

Hogue, Timothy J., “Tim”, 67, of Southmont. Gently entered into the loving arms of his Lord on July 6, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 3, 1951, in Johnstown, son of Charles E. and Anna Louise (Hoover) Hogue. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Maryanne Mikolich; and brother, David L. Hogue. Survived...

Jul 5, 2018

Moore – William E., 72, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 23, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late Stanley W. and Grace A. (Seese) Moore. In addition to his parents; brother, Stanley W. Jr., and brothers-in-law, Donald Shannon and Thomas Prigmore.

 

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