Obituaries

James G. Betz
Dec 22, 2017
Betz – James G., 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2017, at the home of his daughter in Wisconsin. Born on March 9, 1925, in Greensburg, PA, son of the late James and Lillian (Snyder) Betz. Also preceded in death by granddaughter, Nancy Wampole; and sister Ella Vivian Wuchina. He is survived by his...

Patricia L. Fisher
Dec 21, 2017
Fisher - Patricia Louise (Hoover), 85, formerly of Patton, Pa. Passed away December 21, 2017, the Winter Solstice. Pat died peacefully in her sleep of complications from Alzheimer’s in the Washington D.C. apartment she shared with her husband Bill. Born January 18, 1932, in Spangler, Pa, daughter of the late Sue and Lew Hoover. She is preceded in death by...
Bobbie Joanne Radebach
Dec 21, 2017
Radebach – Bobbie Jo, 42, passed away on December 21, 2017. Born on August 31, 1975 and grew up in Apollo, PA. Bobbie was the daughter of the late Larry and Sandy (Hathcock) Radebach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Lesia Trost. Bobbie came from a very large family and was the youngest...
Ruth J. Kring
Dec 18, 2017
Kring – Ruth J., 93, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2017 at Richland Woods Assisted Living Center. Preceded in death by her parents Olin Davis Mason and Jessie Katherine Mason, and her husband, Roy I. Kring. She is survived by her loving sons, Roy M., married to the former Shirley Hilsgen, Bedford, MA;...
Ruby F. Montag
Dec 16, 2017
Montag, Ruby F. (Kring), 91, of Richland Township. Died December 16th at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 14th, 1926 in Salix, PA. Preceded in death by parents Palmer and Almeada (Wingard) Kring, and brothers Percy A. and Roy I. Kring. Survived by loving husband of 69 years, Walter "Pete" Montag; son Doak and daughter in law, Lois (Redington) Montag; grandchildren...

Betty Cover
Dec 15, 2017
Cover – Betty, 95, of Richland, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2017 at Amber Springs at Laurelwood. Born on March 7, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles T. and Geneva (Snow) Frischauf. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry L. Cover; infant son, Ronald Harry; sisters, Carrie Eberhart, Geve Margroum, and son-in-law, Dan Nestor. She...

Richard George Wargo
Dec 9, 2017
Wargo – Richard George, 79, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 2, 1938 in Windber, PA, son of John S. and Marian (Comerer) Wargo. Preceded in death by parents; half-brothers, John Wargo Jr. and John “Buddy” Comerer. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...
Darwin P. Wiegand
Dec 8, 2017
Wiegand, Darwin, 92, of Johnstown. Passed away on December 8, 2017 at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born on September 18, 1925 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward and Clara (Paul) Wiegand. Also preceded in death by wife Bernell (Bennett); siblings Walter Sarlouis, Mary Brennan, Dorothy Mintmier, Pearl Sarver, Ralph Wiegand, Mildred Snyder and Shirley Callen. Survived by daughters Susan...
Helen Poloyac
Dec 8, 2017
Poloyac – Helen, 102, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2017 at St. Jude’s Haven Personal Care Home. Born on January 22, 1915 in Johnstown, daughter of Sam and Milka (Vujcic) Blagovich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John D. Poloyac; daughter, Desa Carol Poloyac; brothers, Bob and Mark. She is survived by her...
Agnes H. Neisner
Dec 5, 2017
Neisner – Agnes H., 97, Daisytown, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2017 at her residence. Born on May 7, 1920 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of Albert and Ann (Kick) Hoffman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank J. Neisner; grandson, Joseph Neisner and siblings, Leo F., Betty Jane Kick, Rose Lopresti, Mary Guzio, Joe, and Anna...
Ann Mlinarchik
Nov 30, 2017
Mlinarchik – Ann, “Annie”, 91, Cover Hill, passed away on November 30, 2017 at home. She was born February 20, 1926 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Metro and Anna Kubara. Preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, John “Lindy”. Brothers, John, Lewis and Daniel Kindja. Sisters Mary Wietecha and Catherine “Kuby” Virus. Great grandchildren, Kari Ann, Emma Ann...

Edward J. Rusnak
Nov 27, 2017
Rusnak, Edward J., 89, of Salix, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2017 at Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman, PA. Born June 8, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Mary (Schensny) Rusnak. Also preceded in death by wife, Mabel J. (Heller) Rusnak; step sons, Ronald and Alan Dunn; brothers, Andrew, Joseph, and Thomas;...
Raymond L. Hite Jr.
Nov 26, 2017
Hite – Raymond L. Jr., 71, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on November 17, 1946 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond L. Sr. and Dorothy A. (Brown) Hite. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Joyce D. (Petrarca) Hite; devoted son and best buddy, Jason...
Shirley G. Penrod
Nov 22, 2017
Penrod, Shirley G., 85, of Mineral Point. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 2, 1932, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Eva (Bibby) Weaver. Also preceded in death by husband, Richard; and siblings, Walter, Jr., William, Jack, Eugene, Gary, Wilmina Byers, Delores Montuoro and Mary Jane Armagost. Survived...
Shirley J. Renz
Nov 21, 2017
Renz – Shirley J., 88, of Davidsville, formerly of Richland, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2017, surrounded by her family at Laurel View Village. Born January 16, 1929, Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Dorothy Habel. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, William A. Shively; 2nd husband, Leo H. Renz; grandson,...
Helen J. Vann
Nov 20, 2017
Vann – Helen J., 86, Geistown, died peacefully at her residence on November 20, 2017. Born March 17, 1931, in South Fork, PA, daughter of the late John Sikora and Mary (Yurechko) Sikora. Also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Vann; siblings, John, Joseph, Nicholas, Mary, Katherine, and Hannah. Survived by loving sons; Robert T. Vann, married to...
Anna Emma Miller
Nov 17, 2017
Miller, Anna Emma (Utnik), 91, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 17, 2017, at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born on September 26, 1926, in Bon Air. Daughter of Valentine P. and Anna (Hamora) Utnik. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles, who died May 22, 1989; daughters, infant Gloria Jean Miller and Judith Marie (Miller) Brown; sister, Adaline...

Chantelle M. Mack
Nov 16, 2017
Mack – Chantelle M., 33, Johnstown, passed away on November 16, 2017. Born on June 10, 1984 in Johnstown, daughter of Deborah A. Procious and her friend, Martin Roles both of Johnstown. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving children, Jay Chana, James Jr., Haylee, and Kobe Mack all of Johnstown and numerous friends, including special...
Ronald P. Jones
Nov 15, 2017
Jones, Ronald P., 62, of Richland. Died Nov. 15, 2017, at home. Born July 16, 1955, in Johnstown. Son of the late William and Jane (Reighard) Jones. Survived by wife of 40 years, Ann B. (Ickes); children, Brad (Brenda); Andrea (Andrew) Stupi; and Amanda (J.R.) Slaventa; grandchildren, Dylan Slaventa, Benjamin Jones, Addison Jones and Andy Stupi. Brother of Larry “Har”...

Sabrina S. Davis
Nov 14, 2017
Davis, Sabrina Stephanie, 25, of Johnstown, passed away November 14, 2017 at her residence. Born March 2, 1992 in Manassas, VA, daughter of Raymond Davis and Susana Munoz. Survived by parents, children, brothers, sisters, and many other loving family members. At her family's request there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the staff at Harris Funeral Home,...