Obituaries
Edward J. Sisk Jr.
Jun 28, 2018
Sisk—Edward James Jr., 77, died June 28, 2018, at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD. Born April 3, 1941, in Geistown, son of Edward James and Geraldine (Canary) Sisk. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Patricia J. Sisk, sister, Sarah Vitez and brother, Father Robert Sisk. Survived by daughters, Allison Sisk, New Market, MD, and Jamie Bisset, Boyds, MD; grandchildren,...
Leonora M. "Lee" Sakony
Jun 27, 2018
Sakony, Leonora M., “Lee”, 90, of Oakland. Died June 27, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born Aug. 16, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Carl and Beulah (Hooker) Englehart. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Vincent Sakony Jr.; and sisters, Joanne Dirickson and Bette Spears. Survived by children, Linda (John) Adamchik, Vincetta (Dave) Froehlich, Vincent C. (Karen)...
Betty Jane Saloka
Jun 26, 2018
Saloka, Betty Jane, 90, of Johnstown. Died June 26, 2018, at Rosewood Personal Care Home. Born Feb. 16, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Lester and Alverda (Lohr) Good. Also preceded in death by husband, John J. Saloka; siblings, Dorothy Saloka, Richard and Paul Good. Survived by children; Anita (George) Nickol, Ken Saloka, Nancy (Steve) Green, Linda (John) Pio...
Reta J. Zlater
Jun 24, 2018
Zlater – Reta J., 78, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2018. Born on June 29, 1939 in North Tonawanda NY, daughter of Charles A. and L. Marguerite (Kingston) Toye. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard T. Zlater Sr.; sisters, Wilma (Toye) Papsidero, and Dianne (Toye) Farr. She is survived by her loving children,...
Dora E. Custer
Jun 21, 2018
Custer, Dora E., 98, of East Conemaugh, died June 21, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 31, 1919, in Jackson Twp., daughter of the late Chester and Medical Olive (Howard) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by, husband of 46 years, John C. who died December 17, 1987, son-in-law, Paul Hughes, brothers, Raymond, Roy, Clair, Chester and Ronald. Survived by loving daughters,...
Daniel M. Mintmier
Jun 21, 2018
Mintmier, Daniel M., 67, Johnstown, died June 21, 2018. Born September 6, 1950, in Johnstown, son of the late Ralph A. Mintmier and Flornel F. (Alwine) Forsyth. Preceded in death by son, Shawn Mintmier and brother and sisters, Rene Layton, Carol Mintmier and Darrell Mintmier. Survived by beloved friend, Diana Sobecky, Johnstown; step-daughter, Ana Timko and husband, Steve, Bethel Park;...
Patricia A. Colbert
Jun 10, 2018
Colbert – Patricia A., 62, of Jackson Township, passed in peace on June 10, 2018. Born on September 20, 1955 in Johnstown, daughter of Jerry and Erma (Potter) Heider. Preceded in death by her parents; infant sister, Suzanna Heider, and her dogs, Sarah and Gauge. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Bruce J. Colbert; sons, Joshua...
Richard K. Trabold
Jun 9, 2018
Trabold - Richard K., “Dick”, 90, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2018. He was born on April 23, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of Arnold A. and Elizabeth F. (Clarke) Trabold. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, William and Robert, and son-in-law, Paul Webb. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Vera M. (Weakland) Trabold...
A. Elaine Zakula
Jun 7, 2018
Zakula – A. Elaine, 87, Palmyra, PA, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 7, 2018, at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born on July 23, 1930 in Bradford, PA, daughter of John and E. Lucille (Mills) Johnston. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert Zakula; siblings, James, Evelyn Munday, Robert Johnston,...
Arlene V. Haman
Jun 3, 2018
HAMAN---Arlene V., 75, Johnstown, formerly of East Conemaugh, died June 3, 2018, at home. Born August 19, 1942 in East Conemaugh, daughter of Robert and Leah M. (Ickes) Haman. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by an uncle and two aunts, numerous cousins and many friends. Arlene worked in the housekeeping department for over 30 years at the Mercy Hospital...
Alfred L. Buterbaugh Jr.
Jun 3, 2018
BUTERBAUGH---Alfred L. Jr. “Pook,” 67, Parkhill, died June 3, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 16, 1950, in Johnstown, son of Alfred L. Sr. and Joan (Erwin) Buterbaugh. Preceded in death by parents; and brothers, Robert P. and Jeffrey L. Survived by wife, former Linda A. Wentz; children, Brian K. Buterbaugh, East Taylor; Kimberly L. Buterbaugh, Parkhill; and Tennille...
Scott C.J. Crowe
Jun 1, 2018
CROWE—Scott Carmen James, 52, Mineral Point, died June 1, 2018 at home. Born March 28, 1966, son of Carmen J. Crowe and Rose Marie (Yakemic) Salvaggio. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Michael and Anna Yakemic and Joseph and Mabel Crowe, and uncle, Michael Yakemic Jr. Survived by father, Carmen J. and wife, Phyllis, Destin, FL.; mother, Rose Marie...
Olivia Catherine Red
May 31, 2018
Red – Olivia Catherine, 20, of St. Petersburg, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2018.
“SHE DID IT HER WAY”
You knew her…or you wanted to. Livy was “that girl”. She walked into a room and the light came on. Her glow put the sun to shame. Olivia was a ray of sunshine.
She...
Todd A. Instone
May 30, 2018
Instone, Todd A., 47, of Geistown. Went to be with the Lord May 30, 2018, in Johnstown. Born Dec. 16, 1970, in Johnstown. Son of Barry D. and Shirley A. (Instone) Reed. Preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Grace Instone Altmeyer; maternal grandfather, John Franklin Instone; and step grandfather, Eugene George Altmeyer. Survived by parents; step sisters, Wendy L. (Jay)...
Ruth Ann Roman
May 28, 2018
Roman - Ruth Ann, 82 years old, formerly of Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018 in Smyrna, GA. She was born January 24, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Clarence D. and Evelyn A. (Rupert) Powell. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Leonard “Skip” Good, second husband, William “Bill” Roman, and son, Ricky...
Doris J. Colvin
May 25, 2018
Colvin, Doris J., 75, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2018, at home. Born Nov. 8, 1942, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John Franklin and Grace (Stephenson) Instone. Also preceded in death by step father, Eugene George Altmeyer; mother in law, Eleanor Colvin-Burgess; brother, John “Jack” Instone; sister in law, Doreen Instone; nephew, Johnny...
Patricia A. Van Dolah
May 19, 2018
Van Dolah – Patricia A., 73, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Born on February 16, 1945 in East Conemaugh, daughter of John and Mary (Romanchock) Yasko. Preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dorothy Hauer brothers; Theodore Daniel, John Jr.; sister-in-law, Karen Yasko, and...
Joshua J. Towne
May 19, 2018
TOWNE---Joshua J. (Johnson), 28, State College, lost his battle with clinical depression and drug addiction on May 19, 2018. Born March 12, 1990, in Orlando, Florida, son of Judi Johnson of State College and James Towne of Griffith, IN. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Delbert and Pearl Johnson and paternal grandfather, Victor Towne. In addition to being survived by...
John William East Jr.
May 19, 2018
East – John William Jr., 73, Upper Yoder Township, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Born on February 18, 1945 in Waco, TX, son of John William Sr. and Dorothy Louise (Foster) East. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stanley Michael; and niece, Leslie Ann Morgan.
He is survived...
Shawn W. Miller
May 17, 2018
Miller – Shawn W., 40, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born on June 16, 1977 in Johnstown, son of the late Mark A. Wills and Deborah E. (Morgart) Keirn, Upper Yoder Township. I addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and...
