Obituaries
Eva A. Zupancic
Nov 2, 2016
Zupancic – Eva A., 96, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2016 at her residence. Born on July 15, 1920 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Catherine (Mazurek) Bucior. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John M.; son Frank; sisters, Victoria Gutshall, Stella Dorofey, and Josephine Gabany; brother, Joseph, and her best friend...
Alan Joseph Biss
Oct 30, 2016
Alan Joseph, 35, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Oct. 30, 2016, at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born June 10, 1981, in Greenbelt, Md., son of Frank Biss Jr., married to former Stephanie Galayda, Woodvale Heights, and Joanne M. (Rokosh), wife of Scott Randolph, Fort Wayne, Ind. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Frank Biss Sr., and aunt, Carol...
Thomas C. Bango
Oct 29, 2016
Bango – Thomas C., “Bunjo”, 71, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2016 at his residence. Born on April 5, 1945 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Minnie (Bosser) Bango. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, George; brother-in-law, George M. Moore, and sisters-in-law, Delores Berkebile, Vera Louise Cooper, Beverly White and Lois Dietz. He...
Ann L. Stefanik
Oct 27, 2016
Stefanik, Ann L., 90, of Geistown. Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2016, at home. Born on December 14, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Mikulsky) Nekosky. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Stefanik; brothers, Leo, Albert, John, Joseph, and Edward; and sisters, Mary, Rose, Helen, Agnes, and Veronica. She is...
Glenn L. Hastings, Jr.
Oct 27, 2016
Hastings, Glenn L., Jr., 85, of Richland. Died Oct. 27, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 31, 1931, in Lock Haven, PA. Son of the late Glenn L. and Adaline (Yost) Hastings. Also preceded in death by wife, Theresa Pauline “Ginny” (Grove); son Jerry D. Hastings; and great granddaughter, Freya Jean Weir. Survived by son Gary L., married to...
Rodney K. Miller
Oct 26, 2016
Miller - Rodney Kent, 77, Johnstown, died suddenly on October 26, 2016 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on April 13, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, son of Robert and Ethel (Gardner) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Maryann (Stevens) Miller. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Hildegarde (Kmetz) Miller, Johnstown; sons, John K. (Donna) Miller, Narvon,...
Shirley Jean Dostal
Oct 25, 2016
Dostal – Shirley Jean, 89, of Jackson Township, passed away on October 25, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family as a result of kidney failure. She was born on September 23, 1927 in Johnstown. Daughter of Lloyd Sr. and Clara (Smay) Berkey. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lloyd Jr. Harry, and Jimmy; sister, Helene Roland, and granddaughter, Jessica Nicole...
William J. Coyle Sr.
Oct 17, 2016
Coyle – William J. Sr., “Pexie”, 91, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2016 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on January 28, 1925 in Johnstown, son of James and Emma M. (Gonda) Coyle. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters, James; Patricia Wavrek, and Richard E.; nieces, Rebecca C. Wavrek and Michele (Czuplak)...
Theresa Sturey
Oct 16, 2016
Sturey, Theresa, 84, of Cover Hill, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2016 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on September 3, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Casimir and Mary (Moran) Schultz. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gene, and best friend, Annie Swick. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Nick Sturey; son, Anthony,...
Donald O. Gohn
Oct 15, 2016
Gohn - Donald O., 87, Richland, passed away Oct. 15, 2016 at home. Born Nov. 4, 1928 in Windber. Son of Adam and Ruth (Hagan-Latchow) Gohn. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Lowella Dobbins and stepson Joseph Buschko. Survived by wife, Ona (Buschko-Anderson) Gohn; sister, Phyllis (John) McGowan, Riverdale, MD; daughters, Claudia (Charles) Rutledge, Panama City, FL, and Debra (Ted) Soloweigh, Windber; stepdaughter,...
Dean M. Wilson, DDS
Oct 13, 2016
Wilson, Dean M., DDS, 90, of Richland. Died Oct. 13, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 10, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Forest and Rosalie E. (McClellan) Wilson. Preceded in death by son, David; and brother, Forest M. Wilson. Survived by wife of 68 years, Doris E. (Stuver); sons, Scott M. (Carol Wingard), Murrysville, PA; and Jeffrey...
Shawn D. Rager
Oct 13, 2016
Rager, Shawn D., 45, of Johnstown. Died Oct. 13, 2016, at home. Born Dec. 8, 1970, in New Jersey. Son of the late Paul and Mildred (Crammer) Rager. Also preceded in death by sister, Paulette Riddell. Survived by wife of 25 years, Lisa M. (Kush); and sons, Nicholas, Brandon, Zachary and Connor Rager. Brother of Paul Rager, James Rager, Roxanne...
Susan E. Wagner
Oct 13, 2016
Wagner – Susan E., 64, South Fork, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 31, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Robert C. and Eileen N. (Horner) Lybarger. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, David D. Wagner, South Fork, PA; daughter, Norma E. Jones,...
Muriel M. Lee
Oct 7, 2016
Lee, Muriel M., 85, of Johnstown. Died Oct. 7, 2016, at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born June 28, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Franklin and Helen (Buck) Adams. Also preceded in death by husband, John Lee; siblings, Donald and Frank Adams; and Mary Lou Hutchison. Survived by sister, Eileen (Richard) Mosesso. Also survived by nieces and...
Jeremy J. Mackey
Oct 6, 2016
Mackey - Jeremy J., 28, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 6, 2016 at his residence. Born on June 27, 1988 in Daytona Beach, FL, son of the late Jesse R. Mackey and Sharon R. (Blough), wife of Dennis Kowalski, Johnstown. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving fiancé, Leann Durica, Johnstown; brother,...
Robert J. Brush
Oct 5, 2016
Brush, Robert J., 89, of Richland Township. Died Oct. 5, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb. 5., 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Samuel M. and Wilna (Fockler) Brush. Also preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Betty A. (Lambert); son, Edward; siblings, Ralph, Samuel and Carl Brush; Vera Shank; and infant sister, Nancy; and infant great...
Mary Jane Krise
Oct 5, 2016
Krise – Mary Jane, 99, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2016 at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 6, 1917 in Windber, PA, daughter of Simon P. and Mary E. (Carney) Naugle. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred B., and daughter, Vivian L. McGuire. She is survived by her loving...
Sylvia B. Watts
Oct 4, 2016
Watts, Sylvia B., “Dolly”, 79, of Richland. Died Oct. 4, 2016, at Church of the Brethren Home. Born Feb. 11, 1937, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Russell H. and Alma M (Donald) Watts. Survived by siblings; E. Arthur, married to Mary Ella (Engbert), Richland; and Donna L. McLeary, Summerhill. Aunt to Susan Pribulsky, Sandra Heming, Matthew Watts, Eve Gino,...
Betty J. Robel
Sep 24, 2016
Robel, Betty J., 90, of Richland. Died Sept. 24, 2016, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Mar. 25, 1926, in Central City, PA. Daughter of the late Merle and May (McClemens) Robinson. Preceded in death by first husband, John E. Snyder and second husband, Fred Robel, Jr.; siblings, Lt. Com. Robert M. Robinson, William Robinson; and Elizabeth P. Jones. Survived by...
David Nathan Berger
Sep 23, 2016
Berger, David Nathan, 37, of Johnstown. Died Sept. 23, 2016, in Johnstown. Born Sept. 30, 1978, in San Diego, CA. Son of David Wayne and Linda (Geddes) Berger. Preceded in death by father. Survived by son, Benjamin Tyler; mother, Linda G. Olenik and step-father, Ronald J. Olenik, Richland; brother, Chad W. (Jaclyn) Berger, Uniontown, PA.; and half- brother, Justin Berger,...
