Obituaries
Ethel M. Constable
Aug 23, 2017
Constable – Ethel M., 91, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2017 at Laurel View Village, Davidsville. Born on July 9, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Ziesman) Grove. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Theodore Stoner; 2nd husband, Bruce M. Constable; sisters,...
Jeanne L. Allen
Aug 22, 2017
Allen, Jeanne L., 93, of Belmont. Died Aug. 22, 2017, at Cambria Care center. Born June 4, 1924, in Altoona. Daughter of the late Carl and Hester (Davis) Porta. Also preceded in death by husband Robert E. Allen; son Gary C. Allen; and sisters Joanne Kane and Janice Haggins. Survived by daughter Sheri, wife of James R. Stofko, State College;...
George Mislanovich, Sr.
Aug 21, 2017
MISLANOVICH – George Sr., 94, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on August 21 , 2017 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. Born on February 22, 1923 in Clairton, PA. Son of Rade and Martha (Vuckovich) Mislanovich. Preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, LaVerne; brothers, Nicholas and Eli; and sisters, Martha Tintor, Jenny Obradovich, and Sara...
Mary Jane Saintz
Aug 20, 2017
Saintz, Mary Jane, 88 of Richland Township, passed peacefully at Conemaugh Medical Center on Sunday, August 20,2017. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Johnstown to the late Jesse S. and Blanche E. (Snavely) Frum. Preceded in death by siblings, Helen Merritt, William, Harold and J. Richard Frum. She is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Fred...
Emma L. Mesteller
Aug 19, 2017
Mesteller – Emma L., “Em”, 89, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2017 at Westmont Woods. Born on May 3, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Ross and Frances (Corriero) Pingatore. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph and Tony; sister-in-law, Rossary, and a brother-in-law, Walter Buchan. She is survived by her loving husband...
Elizabeth L. Lumley
Aug 12, 2017
Lumley, Elizabeth L., 86, Geistown. Died Aug. 12, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born March 6, 1931, in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late Frederick and Meta (Keller) Fisseler. Also preceded in death by husband of54 years, John E. Lumley. Survived by daughter Renay, married to Ronald Partsch Jr.; and son John F. married to Teresa (Ludrosky) Lumley; grandchildren Ashley (Partsch)...
Louise M. Trabold
Aug 9, 2017
Trabold Louise M., 84, of Richland Twp. Went to be with the Lord August 9th, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Born on February 10, 1933, in Johnstown, to the late John and Marie (Moran) Moehler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her two sisters; Bertha Vibostok and Katherine Tressler; and brother in laws,...
Lynn Faust
Aug 8, 2017
Faust, Lynn, 90, of Richland Twp. Died Aug. 8, 2017, at home. Born July 1, 1927, in Spangler. Son of the late Herman and Twila (Wetherson) Faust. Survived by wife of 62 years, Margaret E. (Timcik); children, Richard (Jane Sipe) Faust, Ogletown; Monica (James) Kinley; Johnstown; Daniel Faust, Johnstown; Linda (Wes Meyers) Johnstown; and Sharon Hudson (Don Kern), Johnstown; grandchildren,...
Mary A. Kazik
Aug 5, 2017
Kazik, Mary A., “Mella”, 94, of East Taylor Twp. Died Aug. 5, 2017, at Cambria Care Center. Born Dec. 17, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Macibym) Gasior. Also preceded in death by husband, Henry “Casey” Kazik; brothers, Teddy, Bill and Joseph “Peewee”; and sisters, Elizabeth “Bessie” Gvozdich and Rose Zajdel. Survived by daughter, Debbie, wife of...
Mary Oreskovich
Aug 2, 2017
Oreskovich, Mary, 91, of Richland Township, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on Aug. 2, 2017, at the home of her daughter. She was born on November 8, 1925, in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of the late John and Mary (Cernansky) Petriska. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William F. Oreskovich; sisters, Ann Onufer and Elizabeth Karan;...
Margaret Hamula
Jul 29, 2017
Hamula, Margaret, 95, Westmont Woods, formerly of Conemaugh. Died July 29, 2017, at Westmont Woods. Born April 4, 1922, in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Stritof) O’Saben. Also preceded in death by husband, Steve Hamula, who died Dec. 22, 1995; and 14 brothers and sisters. Survived by daughter, Delores, wife of Edward Kisslak; granddaughter, Carol Kimble;...
Lawrence S. Galayda
Jul 26, 2017
Galayda – Lawrence S., “Larry”, 62, of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 10, 1955, in Johnstown. Son of the late Steve and Florence A. (Niepokuj) Galayda. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Stephen A., “Sonny”. Survived. Brother of Stephanie, wife...
Marjorie I. Hetrick
Jul 23, 2017
Hetrick, Marjorie I., 86, passed away July 23, 2017, in Denver, Colorado following a prolonged illness. Born October 21, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, to Ivy (Heidorn) and Ernest Ribblett. She grew up in Geistown and graduated from Richland High School in 1948. Married to Vincent F. Hetrick in 1950. Member of Belmont United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by parents,...
Mary Jane Kemp
Jul 22, 2017
Kemp – Mary Jane, 79, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 18, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Susan (Vinisky) Sedlak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; daughter, Jacqueline; siblings, Anna Hagens, Mildred Garretson, Ruth Sedlak, George Jr. Mary Jane was a 1955 graduate...
Gary Long
Jul 22, 2017
Long, Gary, 73, of Richland. Died July 22, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born July 27, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late James W. and Mae E. (Clark) Long. Also preceded in death by sister Jolene Long and brother James Long. Survived by wife, Beverly A. (Herdman); children, Kimberly (Michael) Wolford, St. Louis, MO; James (Linda) Long, Ladson, SC;...
Patricia A. Rees
Jul 22, 2017
Rees – Patricia A., 86, Richland, died July 22, 2017 at St. Jude’s Haven, Elton. Born on July 25, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Roman T. and Mary (Meehan) Lux. Also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; sister, Katherine Lux; and brother, Roman F. Lux Jr.She is survived by nephews and nieces; Jack Lux, Roman Lux, Barbara...
Irene Huber
Jul 17, 2017
Huber, Irene, 79, Everett, died July 17, 2017 in Clearville. Born July 23, 1937 in Bethlehem, PA. Daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Keibonga) Kozics. Preceded in death by husband Ernest R. Huber. Survived by step-daughter, Donna married to Richard Lucas of Phillipsburg, NJ. At the family's request, all services will be private. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry...
John C. Martella
Jul 16, 2017
Martella, John C., 87, of Richland. Died July 16, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 12, 1930, in New Castle, PA Son of the late John C. and Sarah Kathleen (Watterson) Martella. Also preceded in death by wife, Rose Marie (Metz); son Joseph R.; brother, Joseph and sister, Rosemary McGregor. Survived by children, John III, married to Debra (Beck);...
Dixie R. Pebley
Jul 14, 2017
Pebley, Dixie R., 80, Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord July 14, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born September 12, 1936, in East Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Robert R. and Esther P. (Parks) Given. Preceded in death by sister, Betty L. Boring (Frank); and nephews, David M. Hicks and Aaron C. Coyle. Survived by daughter Roxanne P....
Kenneth D. Rouse
Jul 13, 2017
Rouse – Kenneth D., “Homie”, 61, Richland Township, formerly of Cape Coral, FL, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2017 at his residence. Born on October 5, 1955 in Alexandria, VA, son of the late Dorch and Georgia (Loun) Rouse. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia A. (Sanchez) Rouse; son, Ryan M. Murphy, and his...
