Obituaries
Michael G. Serball
May 14, 2018
Serball – Michael G., 58, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1959 in Bayonne, NJ, son of Louis E. and Patricia A. (Schmitz) Serball. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Sharon A. Serball; brothers, Louis E. Serball II, and George Serball. He is survived by his...
Ernestine M. Barkhimer
May 14, 2018
Barkhimer – Ernestine M., 91, of Ogle Township, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at St. Jude’s Haven. Born on November 26, 1926, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Ralph Kovode and Frances A. (Woelfel) Ashbridge. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell H. Barkhimer; siblings, Ralph Ashbridge, Helene Ashbridge, Wilford Ashridge,...
Sylvia June Mountain
May 14, 2018
Mountain – Sylvia June, 91, Echo, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018 at her residence. Born on June 6, 1926 in Echo, daughter of Albert and Ethel (Thompson) Bimeal. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred G. Mountain; siblings, Albert, Betty, and Richard Bimeal, and Patricia Hruska, and son-in-law, Gary W. Behory. She is survived...
Beverly Kay Novitsky
May 12, 2018
Novitsky – Beverly Kay, 72, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2018 at Richland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 21, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Kathryn E. (Bowers) Novitsky. She is survived by her loving cousins, including special cousin, Thomas M., married to the former Rose M. Kubenko,...
Henry Boyd Moore
May 10, 2018
Moore, Henry Boyd, “Jake”, 76, of Richland. Died May 10, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 2, 1942, in Johnstown, Pa. Son of the late Thomas and Daisie (Harbaugh) Moore. Also preceded in death by brother, Thomas, Jr.; and sister, Dixie Weaver. Survived by wife of 46 years, Nancy L (Holt); sons, Jeffrey (Jill Vatavuk); and Shawn Moore; grandchildren,...
Elwood M. Hoffman
May 10, 2018
Hoffman, Elwood M., “Woody”, 86 of Richland. Died May 10, 2018 at Richland Woods. Born August 14, 1931 in Salix. Son of the late Herman and Agnes (Krise) Hoffman. Also preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Rosemarie (Kovach), daughter Wanda Marie (Jerry Spiker) and siblings Ora Jean Wiggins, Marjorie Balogh, Audrey Sherrard, Garnett Burichin, Barbara Lane and Patricia...
James E. Kline
May 5, 2018
Kline, James E., 86, of Richland. Died May 5, 2018, at Windber Woods. Born Sept. 30, 1931, in Portage. Son of the late John and Helen (Dunlap) Kline. Also preceded in death by wife of 67 years, Martha L. (Wishneski); and brothers, Charles Kline and Paul Kline. Survived by sons, Jeffrey (Felicia Lipinski) and Gregory (Devra Brant); grandchildren, Joshua (Michele),...
Roberta Y. Balko
May 4, 2018
Balko, Roberta Y., 84, Johnstown. Died May 4, 2018, at Windber Woods. Born June 30, 1933, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (ByRoade) Goebert. Preceded in death by husband, Paul Balko Jr.; brother, Barry Lynn and sister, Janice Guyer. Survived by children, Paul Robert (Kristin), Sandra Lee (Luigi Saccol), Victor Frederick and Douglas John; grandchildren, Joshua and...
Mary L. Martinovich
May 3, 2018
Martinovich – Mary L., 91, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 14, 1927 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Slavick) Svencer. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Andrew, Michael, Richard, David, and an infant brother, George; sisters, Dolly Tomak, and Dorothy Goncey, and a niece,...
Richard F. Sukenik
May 3, 2018
Sukenik, Richard F., “Dick”, 79, of Richland. Died May 3, 2018, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 13, 1939, in Johnstown. Son of the late Francis and Catherine (Marovich) Sukenik. Survived by wife of 54 years Anita L. (Willoughby); children Maryann Korenoski and Richard Michael (Catherine Hoover) Sukenik; Grandchildren Mark and Stephen Korenoski, and Jordyn Sukenik. Brother of Mary Ann (Fred)...
Robert Howard Lux
Apr 29, 2018
Lux - Robert “Bob” Howard, 69, from Bluffton, SC, formerly of Johnstown, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Savannah Memorial Hospital in Savannah, GA surrounded by his family. He was born on August 20, 1948 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Rupert and Isabelle (Richardson) Lux. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Rupert A. Lux and Isabelle (Richardson)...
Michael W. Coy
Apr 26, 2018
Coy, Michael W. Sr., “Mickey”, 90, of East Conemaugh Borough, peacefully slipped into God’s hands, surrounded by his loving family on April 26, 2018 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on November 16, 1927 in Franklin Borough. Son of Merle and Marie (Kossich) Coy. Preceded in death by his parents; step father, Lawrence LeBlond; wife of 63 ½ years, Mary Louise...
Frieda L. Bobak
Apr 26, 2018
Bobak, Frieda L.,87, Richland Twp., Died April 26, 2018 at Arbutus Manor. Born August 28, 1930, Johnstown. Daughter of the late Martin J. and Mary E (Lewis) Hemmer. Preceded in death by siblings: Clarence R. Hemmer, Mary E. Hemmer, and Martin J. Hemmer. Survived by husband of 66 years, Frank Bobak and children Frank (Kathryn) Bobak and Cynthia (Barry) Gehosky. ...
Howard A. Hiltz
Apr 25, 2018
Hiltz- Howard Alfred, 87, of Richland Township, died peacefully at Windber Woods on April 25th 2018 after a brief illness. He was born on June 13, 1930 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Alfred Hiltz and Eva (Talbott) Hiltz. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Wilma (Kehle) Hiltz; children Richard Hiltz, Salem, VA; and Brian Hiltz (wife...
Annie J. Bennett
Apr 23, 2018
Bennett, Annie J., 96, Johnstown. Died April 23, 2018, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. I, 1921, in Eccles, WV. Daughter of the late Ernest and Leda May (Dillon) Honaker. Also preceded in death by husband, Norman W. Bennett; children, Russell, Patricia Kopec, Robert, Linda Ferrell, Ronny and Bobby; 5 grandchildren; and siblings, Marie Snuffer and Eugene (Margaret) Honaker. Survived by...
Annabelle E. Churchey
Apr 17, 2018
Churchey – Annabelle E., 93, of Geistown Borough, went to her eternal rest on April 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. Born on June 30, 1924, in Johnstown, daughter of Fred W. and Susann (Maytas) Burns. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett H. Churchey Jr.; grandson, Michael Alan McClain; and brothers, Frederick R. and...
Leon Charles Kaminsky
Apr 14, 2018
Kaminsky – Leon C. “Chuck”, 68, East Taylor Township, went to be with our Lord on April 14, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 20, 1949 in Johnstown, son of the late Leo and Amelia (Tomasevich) Kaminsky. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Christine G. (Yanko) Kaminsky; children, Heather C.,...
John P. Habala
Apr 12, 2018
Habala, John P. 70, of Lower Yoder Township, passed away on April 12, 2018 at Laurelwood Care Center. He was born on November 22 1947 in Johnstown. Son of the late Milan and Margaret (Wright) Habala. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Yamber) Habala; his loving partner, Deborah M. Yesenosky,...
Ronald R. Golby
Apr 10, 2018
Golby – Ronald R., 64, of Richland Township, passed away on April 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 5, 1954 in Johnstown. Son of James R. Golby and Dorothy L. (Thompson) Golby. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dawn T. (Labrum) Golby; son Sgt. Christopher A. Golby, KIA Iraq. He is survived by his sisters,...
Justine Herczegh
Apr 9, 2018
Herczegh – Justine, 94, of Windber, passed away peacefully into the Lord’s hands on April 9, 2018 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on November 12, 1923 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of Lewis and Anna (Madaish) Kovalchick. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Joseph Herczegh; son, William James; siblings, Charles W., Lewis, Mary, and Ann...
