Obituaries
Leo A. Levi Jr.
Sep 22, 2016
Levi – Leo A. Jr., 88, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2016 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born on July 28, 1928 in Bellefonte, PA, son of Leo A. Sr. and Beatrice R. (Cupp) Levi. Preceded in death by his parents, and daughter, Deborah A Levi-Mayberry. He is survived by his loving wife of...
Carol A. Stauffer
Sep 17, 2016
Stauffer – Carol A., 68, Johnstown, passed away on September 17, 2016 at her residence. Born on February 18, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Ann (Capp) Gentile. Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Lee Ann Munoz; infant son, Michael. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Lee Stauffer, Johnstown; children, George (Janice) Berkebile, and Paula (Sam)...
Irma E. Benson
Sep 14, 2016
Benson, Irma E., 93, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord Sept. 14, 2016, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Aug. 22, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Lowman and Mildred (Tozer) Ling. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Benson; children, Sharon Benson and Robert Benson; brothers, Clifford and Willard Ling. Survived by daughter, Lois Jo, wife...
Ethel M. Kavar
Sep 13, 2016
Kavar – Ethel M., 93, Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on September 7, 1923 in Rockwood, PA, daughter of the late Grant and Ida (Whipkey) Imel. She is survived by sons, Alex Jr. (Janet) and William (Kim) Kavar, both of Johnstown. Graduate of Somerset High School. Relatives and...
Jessica D. James
Sep 13, 2016
James, Jessica D., 39, of East Conemaugh. Died Sept. 13, 2016, in Johnstown. Born June 22, 1977, in Johnstown. Daughter of Edward A. and the late Sheila L. (Bouch) James. Survived by father; and daughter, Sheila R. Gustkey, both of Conemaugh; and son Keagan James, Windber. Private services entrusted to Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)
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Carl l. Mahan
Sep 13, 2016
Mahan, Carl L., 84, of Upper Yoder Township, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 13, 2016, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born on March 10, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Lester and Mary (Karcher) Mahan. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Mahan and brother in law, Ray Boes and sister in law, Virginia Dishong. He is survived...
Blain Leroy George, Jr.
Sep 8, 2016
George - Blain L. Jr., “Buck”, 72, East Conemaugh, died Sept. 8, 2016 at home. Born Aug. 7, 1944 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by wife, SuzAnn F.; father, Blain L., daughter Shari Lynn and sister Judy Mardis. Survived by mother, Sara Santa of East Conemaugh; daughters, Lori, wife of William Gailey, Reading; Daria, wife of George Rygel, Franklin Borough;...
Rose J. Klinar
Sep 8, 2016
Klinar, Rose J., 99, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on July 12, 1917 in Bon Air. Daughter of the late John and Jennie (Marolt) Milavec. Preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Henry J. Klinar, brothers, John, Frank, Andy, Ed, Laddie, Bill, Steve; sisters, Jennie, Julie, Mary...
Tara Kathleen Plovish
Sep 7, 2016
Plovish – Tara Kathleen, 37, Blough. The biggest 2 year-old took her last car ride to God’s swing set on September 7, 2016. She passed away peacefully at home with her Mom and Dad at her side. Those who went before her to make sure there are plenty of potato chips and Slim Jims were her paternal grandparents, Steve and...
Thomas A. Kotch Jr.
Sep 7, 2016
Kotch Jr. – Thomas A., 63, Indian Lake, formerly of Richland Township, died on September 7, 2016 at Windber Hospice from Multiple System Atrophy. This horrific degenerative neurological disease that took the life of a wonderful caring husband and father far too soon. He bravely fought to live for 9 long years and as the end neared he worried not...
Diane L. Berkebile
Sep 6, 2016
Berkebile, Diane L. 68, of Richland. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sept. 6, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 7, 1948, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Dee Q. and Margaret (Turner ) Blough. Also preceded in death by step fathers, William East and William Paul Bowman. Survived by husband, Gary V. Berkebile;...
Eleanor D. Moskal
Sep 6, 2016
Moskal, Eleanor, D., 90, of Richland, died September 6, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born June 26, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Mary (Siminsky) Shurin. Preceded in death by husband, William J., son, William D., who died Sept. 11, 2001 in the World Trade Towers. daughter, Paulette D. Zabkar, and eight siblings. Survived by daughter-in-law, Lorraine Moskal; son-in-law,...
Adam S. Cuturilo, Jr.
Sep 1, 2016
Cuturilo, Adam S. Jr., 65, of Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2016. Born on February 13, 1951 in Johnstown, son of Adam Sr. and Sophie (Gasior) Cuturilo. Preceded in death by father; grandparents, Marko and Anna Cuturilo and Steven and Anna Gasior; and godchild, Shontelle Ostinowsky. He is survived by sons, Adam S., married to Michelle;...
Betty J. Bara
Aug 30, 2016
Bara – Betty J., 73, Dunlo, was called home on August 30, 2016, at her residence. Born on June 29, 1943 in Beaverdale, PA. Daughter of Michael and Jean (Long) Brandick. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Audrey Surap and Judy Hunter, brother Michael Brandick, and brothers-in-law, David “Hezzy” Bara and Anthony Surap. Survived by loving husband of 52...
Margery E Lehman
Aug 29, 2016
Lehman, Margery E., 93, Johnstown. Died Aug. 29, 2016, at The Villa. Born Mar. 18, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Kocher) Lehman. Also preceded in death by siblings; Anna Louise, Robert, Dick Lehman, Betty King and Kathy Lehman Holtzman; and nephew, Brian Holtzman. Survived by brother in law, Robert Holtzman; 17 nieces and nephews and...
LaVerne Mislanovich
Aug 23, 2016
Mislanovich – LaVerne, 85, of Stonycreek Township, passed away on August 23, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on May 17, 1931 in Clairton, PA. Daughter of Daniel and Mary (Blasko) Semack. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Agnes Semack and Rose Mary Ponist. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, George Mislanovich Sr.,...
Herbert E. Brickner
Aug 22, 2016
Brickner - Herbert E., “Herb”, 87, of Jackson Township, passed away on August 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 24, 1928 in East Conemaugh. Son of Harvey J. and Hazel V. (Hagerich) Brickner. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria M., who passed away on November 2, 2009; infant son, Thomas and...
Reed M. May
Aug 22, 2016
May – Reed M., 90, Johnstown, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at Westmont Woods. He was born on May 20, 1926 in Jerome, PA. Son of Harper and Edith (Adams) May. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Reed “Skipper” May Jr. and siblings, Harry, Aillene, and Paul. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years,...
Lawrence L. Lear
Aug 16, 2016
Lear, Lawrence L. Jr., 92, of Richland Township, died August 16, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born April 11, 1925 in Johnstown, son of the late Lawrence L. Lear, Sr. and Margaret E. (Phillips) Lear. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Eleanore J. (Zalewski) Lear, who passed on March 24, 2004. Also preceded in death by brothers William,...
Charles R. Ickes, lll
Aug 13, 2016
Ickes, Charles R., lll, 23, of Johnstown. Died Aug. 13, 2016, at home after battling with PTSD. Born Feb. 25, 1993, in Johnstown. Son of Charles R. Jr. and Cynthia M. (Bennett) Ickes. Preceded in death by paternal and maternal grandparents. In addition to his parents he is survived by sister Courtney and fiancée’, Josh Stillwagon. Nephew of Ann and...
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