Obituaries
Ruth C. Widmann
May 20, 2017
Widmann, Ruth C., 100, of Geistown. Died peacefully May 20, 2017, at the home of her daughter Susan in Tennesee. Born Sept. 29, 1916, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Paul F. and Marie (Malzi) Adams. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas F. Widmann; son Paul J.; and siblings, Dorothy Long, Paul, Jr. and Gordon Adams. Mother of William C.,...
Nicholas Robert Shaw
May 17, 2017
Shaw – Nicholas Robert, 49, Windber, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 5, 1967 in Johnstown, son of the late Barbara J. (Hall) Shaw. Preceded in death by his mother; and paternal grandparents, Franklin R. and Mary E. (Burkett) Hall. He is survived by his...
Barbara Jean Russell
May 16, 2017
Russell – Barbara Jean, 72, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2017 at her residence. Born on September 1, 1944 in Cairnbrook, PA, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Marko) Slovensky. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Joseph J. “Slo”; son-in-law, Mark E. Grunza; grandnephew, Joseph A. Slovensky Jr. She is survived by her loving...
Dorothy Joan Shawley
May 14, 2017
Shawley – Dorothy Joan, 86, of Richland. Died unexpectedly, surrounded by her loving family on May 14, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 10, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Raymond J. and Mary F. (Desort) Murphy. Also, preceded in death by husband, Maurice “Ed “; and sister Barbara Cvijanovich. Survived by children; James (Pam Alberter), Gary (Cindy...
Mildred L. "Mick" Perry
May 9, 2017
Perry – Mildred L., “Mick”, 92, Geistown, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2017 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber, PA. Born March 15, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Bernard and Wilhelmina (Geiser) Sedlmeyer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John “Jack” Perry; brothers, Bernard and Thomas; sisters, Eileen Fox, Donamae Springer and Mary Jane Brandle who...
Roger Alan Howie
May 9, 2017
Howie – Roger Alan, 80, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on November 19, 1936 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles and Mary (Manculich) Howie. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jo Ann (Bonk) Howie; daughters, Christine L. Howie, East Taylor Township,...
Michael R. Gresik
May 2, 2017
Gresik - Michael R., “Big Mike”, 79, of Johnstown, passed away on May 2, 2017 at his residence. Born November 30, 1937 in Johnstown, the son of Michael and Mary (Mizera) Gresik. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Mae (Conrad) Gresik; children, Darlene, wife of Anthony...
Barron Thomas Grumbling
May 1, 2017
Grumbling, Barron Thomas, 21, of Johnstown. Died May 1, 2017, in Johnstown. Born May 22, 1995, in Niagra Falls, NY. Son of Rev. and Mrs. John T. Grumbling. Survived by parents, John and Velma Grumbling; and birth mother, Deanna Coffman; siblings, Alexis Coffman, Berriah Coffman, Brandi Grumbling, William Clark Grumbling, Thomas Matthew Grumbling, William John Grumbling, Michael Grumbling, Destinee Grumbling,...
Joseph R. Martella
Apr 27, 2017
Martella, Joseph R., 57, of Richland. Died April 27, 2017, at Richland Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born June 6, 1959, in Johnstown. Son John C. and Rose Marie (Metz) Martella. Preceded in death by Mother. Survived by father; siblings, John (Debra), Michael (Stephanie), Maria (Peter) Gerula; and nieces and nephews. 1977 graduate of Bishop McCort High School. Joseph was a...
Doris S. Wilson
Apr 25, 2017
Wilson, Doris S., 90, of Richland. Died April 25, 2017, at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born August 26, 1926, in Johnstown. daughter of the late Wallace S. and Mary L. (Cummins) Stuver. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dean M. Wilson, DDS; son, David; and brother, Donald. Survived by her loving sons, Scott...
Ronald J. Appley, Sr.
Apr 22, 2017
Appley, Ronald J. Sr., “Pep”, 73, Parkhill, PA, died April 22, 2017. Born September 23, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late George and Annie (Cohick) Appley. Preceded in death by his brother, George “Jum”. Pep is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary (Wojnaroski); and children, Ronald J. (Sherry), Elaine (James) Herceg, James, Mary (Mark) Vibostok, and Vincent...
Irvin Gerald Thompson
Apr 20, 2017
Thompson – Irvin Gerald, 98, Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2017 at Reflections Assisted Living at Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on January 26, 1919 in Mineral Point, son of Joseph and Agnes (Page) Thompson. Preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Geneva Uphouse Thompson; 2nd wife, Gloria...
Louis Ignatius Valle
Apr 19, 2017
Valle – Louis Ignatius, “Chief”, 77, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2017, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born on May 5, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Ignatius and Rose (Delia) Valle. Preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Nancy Marino and Josephine Cassanese. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary...
John Belichak Jr.
Apr 14, 2017
Belichak – John Jr., 91, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2017 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 3, 1925 in Johnstown, PA, son of John Sr. and Elizabeth (Mindyas) Belichak. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; sister, Pauline Felix, and nephew, Michael Belichak. He is survived by his loving daughters, Patricia...
Irene S. McKinley
Apr 14, 2017
McKinley, Irene S., 92, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2017 at Cambria Care Center. She was born on August 17, 1924 in Somerset County. Daughter of Uriah and Maggie (Thomas) Blough. Preceded in death by parents; stepmother, Daisy Blough; husband, Charles R. McKinley; brothers, Morgan and Vernon; sisters, Naomi Blough and Nellie Cochran;...
Frank J. Albert
Apr 13, 2017
Albert – Frank J., 102, Morrellville, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2017 at his daughter, Bridget’s home. Born on April 17, 1914 in St. Benedict PA, son of Joseph and Mary (Miduri) Albert. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 51 years, Elizabeth M. (Troxell) Albert; brother, Peter O.; sisters, Angeline Spramelli and Rose Albert....
Ronald J. Pavic
Apr 10, 2017
Pavic – Ronald J., 72, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 30, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Helen (Skufca) Pavic. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen M. (Stiffler) Pavic; sons, Rick, married to the former Kim Baldwin,...
Harvey F. Brickner
Apr 9, 2017
Brickner, Harvey F., 91, of Chesaning, MI, formerly of East Taylor Twp. Died April 9, 2017, in Michigan. Born April 21, 1925, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Harvey J. and Hazel V. (Hagerich) Brickner. Also, preceded in death by first wife, Betty O. (Wainwright) and second wife, Delores M. Gray; sister Margaret and brother Herbert E. Brickner. Survived by...
Delores M. "Chichi" Reynolds
Apr 7, 2017
Reynolds, Delores M. “Chichi”, 77, of East Conemaugh. Died April 7, 2017, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Harry L. and Mary A. (Torok) Reynolds. Also preceded in death by siblings: Leander, Gertrude Zidik, Leona Patterson; and nephews, Charles Zidik, Jr. and Michael Schellhammer. Survived by siblings, Ronald (Sandra), Patricia (Jerry) Daugherty,...
Wesley J. Hoover
Apr 5, 2017
Hoover – Wesley J., 49, of Blairsville, went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2017 at William Penn Care Center, Jeannette, PA. Born on February 22, 1968 in Johnstown, son of Judith A. (Constable) Matlin, Upper Yoder Township and Earl W. Hoover, Blairsville, PA. Preceded in death by his step father, Ronald F. Matlin. In addition to his...
