Obituaries
John S. Fabo
Oct 13, 2017
Fabo – John S., 73, of South Fork, PA, where he was proprietor of Fabo’s service station, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2017 at Cambria Care Center. Born at midnight on May 1st, so he has two birth certificates (May 1 and May 2) 1944 to Joseph L. and Margaret M. (Fiffick) Fabo, at home in South Fork, PA....
Alice R. Novak
Oct 12, 2017
Novak, Alice R., 90, of Oakland. Died Oct. 12, 2017, at home. Born March 4, 1927, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Maude (Miller) Miller. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Novak, Sr.; brothers Robert F. Miller and Charles G. Miller; and sisters Betty L. Strayer and Jessie M. Ickes. Survived by sons, Robert E. Novak,...
Evelyn C. Rager
Oct 11, 2017
Rager – Evelyn C., 95, of Windber, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2017 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 21, 1921 in Johnstown, daughter of Lawrence L. and Margaret M. (Phillips) Lear. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle C. Rager; son, Raymond; grandson, Allan “Spike” Rager; brothers, Donald,...
Darlene M. Hajduk
Oct 8, 2017
Hajduk – Darlene M., 78, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2017 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born on October 13, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Helen Bulich. Preceded in death by her parents; step father, John Mozgawa; and husband, John Walter Hajduk. She is survived by her loving son, John M.,...
Mary Louise Roseman
Oct 7, 2017
Roseman – Mary Louise, 95, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 28, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincent and Rose (Pastuszak) Paruch. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vitus T. “Vid” Roseman; daughter, Connie L. Rys; sisters, Helen Paruch and Agnes O’Shea, and infant...
Nancy Pearl Furman
Oct 6, 2017
Furman – Nancy P., 72, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017 at her residence. Born on October 23, 1944 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Grace (Yost) Boyer. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul; sister-in-law, Joyce Boyer; and brother-in-law, Fred Karchnak and his infant son, Douglas Karchnak. She is survived by...
Matthew J. Oreskovich
Oct 3, 2017
Oreskovich - Matthew J., 95 Geistown, passed away October 3, 2017 at Richland Woods where he resided for 9 years. Born October 22, 1921 in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown, son of the late John and Agnes (Buckovich) Oreskovich. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jane (Jaklevich), January...
Walter Lodolinski
Sep 27, 2017
Lodolinski, Walter, 87, of Richland. Died Sept. 27, 2017, at home. Born Sept. 10, 1930, in Colver, PA. Son of the late Edward and Amelia (Swarden) Lodolinski. Also preceded in death by sisters, Jean and Mary Ann Mangrum. Survived by wife of 58 years, Barbara J. (Sherron); children, Peggy, Mark, Walter S., Janet (Tim) Hoff and Mary Ann; grandchildren, Heather...
Mary Louise Shawley
Sep 23, 2017
Shawley, Mary Louise “Pat” (Swatsworth), 88, of Berlin, PA., formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2017. Born Nov. 19, 1928, in Curwensville, PA. Daughter of the late Wilson and Agnes (Collins) Swatsworth. Also preceded in death by husband Elmer “Gump” Shawley, father in law Roy; mother in law Bertha “Tilly”; sister in law Helen...
Blanche Ellen Brant
Sep 22, 2017
Brant – Blanche Ellen, 92, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born March 13, 1925, in Johnstown, she was a 1st generation American. Daughter of the late John H and Haverilda (Portman) Hinchliffe, who were from Yorkshire, England. Also preceded in death by her husband, Paul DeNeen Brant, who...
Caleb G. Butler Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
Butler Jr. – Caleb G., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2017 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on August 2, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Caleb G Sr. and Bertha (Cox) Butler. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathy; brother, Donald. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pauline W....
Denise Ann Boyer
Sep 20, 2017
Boyer, Denise Ann, 59, of Richland. Denise went to be with the Lord on Sept. 20, 2017, at Windber Hospice. She was preceded in death by parents, the late Mike and Sally (Middler) Keytack; father and mother in law, Leroy and Helen Boyer; and brother in law, Doug Boyer. Survived by husband of 31 years, Craig Boyer; beloved children, Korey,...
Patrick F. O'Donnell
Sep 15, 2017
O’Donnell - Patrick F., 91, Salix, died September 15,2017 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born June 23, 1926 in Beaverdale, PA, son of the late John W. and Margaret (Ronan) O’Donnell. Also preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude (Petkosh) O’Donnell; son, Scott and brother, Doran. Survived by his daughter, Christine, wife of Mark Finley, Baltimore and son, Mark of...
Dr. James K. Davis, Sr.
Sep 14, 2017
Davis – Dr. James K. Sr., 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 14, 2017, at Arbutus Manor. Born on January 1, 1926 in Johnstown. Son of the late Arthur and Deulah (Thomas) Davis. Preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Davis and Jane Gettys; and brothers, William and Jack Davis. He is survived by his loving wife...
Betty Ruth Custer
Sep 8, 2017
Custer - Betty Ruth (Noon), 88, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at The Tribute at Heritage Village in Gainesville, Virginia. She had been in hospice care for several months. Betty was born in Salix on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Sanford J. Noon and Esther (Miller) Noon. She married John William Custer of Ogletown in July 1950. She is...
Edward W. Konchan
Sep 7, 2017
Konchan, Edward W., 87, Richland Twp. Died Sept. 7, 2017, at Conemaugh medical Center. Born June 2, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Markum) Konchan. Preceded in death by son, Kim W. Konchan; siblings, Lee and Larry Konchan; Survived by wife of 65 years, Lois M. (Adams); sons, Chuck (Carol Freidhoff), Mark and Ken (Judy Buchkovich),...
Barbara J. Spence
Sep 2, 2017
Spence, Barbara J., 65, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. Born January 19, 1952, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Vincent and Marjorie (Ribblett) Hetrick. Survived by husband, William Spence of Denver, CO; brother, Bruce Hetrick and sister-in-law, Carol (Trimble) of Lexington, KY; niece, Crystal Hetrick (John) Detzel of Georgetown, KY; and nephew Brent (Emily) Hetrick...
Betty Ruth Gillespie
Aug 31, 2017
Gillespie, Betty Ruth, 94, of Ross Lane, East Taylor Township. Passed away August 31, 2017 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born September 11, 1922 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of the Late Ross and Gertie (Price) Hunt. Also preceded in death by husband William T Gillespie; brothers Charles, Clair, and Richard; and sister Ella Jane. Survived by children, Thomas married to Elaine...
Wayne P. Dravis
Aug 31, 2017
Dravis, Wayne P., 75, of Salix. Died Aug. 31, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center after a long battle with Parkinson's. Born Nov. 2, 1941, in Windber. Son of the late Harry J. and Mary I. (Naughton) Dravis. Also preceded in death by siblings; Thomas Dravis and Ida Dann. Survived by wife of 51 years, Kathleen K. (Kluk); children, Christopher P. Dravis,...
Joanne M. Geibig
Aug 29, 2017
Geibig, Joanne M., 71, of Richland Twp. Died Aug. 29, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Born Sept 17, 1945, in Buffalo, NY. Daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth “Betty” (Bocci) Coco. Preceded in death by mother; and grandmother, Jean Druzak. Survived by husband of 45 years, Ronald T. Geibig; children, Tina (Robert) Dudinack; Scott (Wendy) Geibig; Kimberly...
