Obituaries

Jul 5, 2016

Stiffler - Matthew Wayne, 44, Hooversville, passed away in his home unexpectedly on July 5, 2016. Born February 19,1972 in Johnstown son of George E. Stiffler and the late Nedra G. (Taylor) Stiffler. Preceded in death by mother, Nedra G. (Taylor) Stiffler, maternal grandmother, Blodwyn Taylor, fraternal grandparents Earl and Jacqueline Stiffler, uncles, Jim Stiffler and Dave Taylor, aunt, Becky...

Jul 4, 2016

Brown, Janet E., 65, of Seanor. Died July 4, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 18, 1950, in Windber. Daughter of the late John and Lois Alexander. Also preceded in death by aunt, Rosemary Stager. Survived by soulmate, Jack E. Figard; children, Heidi (Kevin) Brown, Everett, PA; and Jeffery (Mindy) Figard, New Florence, PA.; grandchildren, Kerrie Smith, Casey Smith,...

Jun 30, 2016

McDowell, Francis A., 80, of Richland. Died June 30, 2016, in Dublin, Ireland. Born July 15, 1935, in Windber. Son of the late Katherine R. McDowell-Holsinger. Also preceded in death by wife of 55 years, Raeleen A. (Barrett) McDowell. Survived by children; Dennis (Cheryl); Heather (John) Schultz; and Shawn (Robin); and 3 Grandchildren. Also nieces and nephews. Army veteran of...

Jun 29, 2016

Brandle – Mary Katherine, 92, Geistown, went home on June 29, 2016 at her residence. Born on June 21, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Clem (Chief) and Eleanor (Engelhart) Erlinger. Preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, her husband, William “Bill” Brandle; son, William “Billy”; daughter, Mary “Kitty” Botteicher, and son-in-law, Jack Bracken. Also sisters, Barbara...

Jun 29, 2016

Baligush – Theodore, 83, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2016 at his residence. Born on October 26, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Peter and Susan (Belush) Baligush. Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Kristen Baligush; siblings, John, Jean Knipple, Martha Toth, Ann Majcher, and Olga Pinizzotto. He is survived by his loving wife...

Jun 27, 2016

Sheafer - Edward David Jr. “Ted”, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy (Ret.), passed away peacefully on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Central City, PA, after a sudden illness. Born on November 27, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Edward and Frances (Spraggon) Sheafer. He is survived by his former wife and friend, Enid Suzanne Sheafer, two daughters, Elizabeth...

Jun 21, 2016

Curtis, Rosemarie, 77, of Southmont, died June 21, 2016 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born September 30, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Krempasky.  Services will be private with Fr. Robert C. Hall officiating.  Committal at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. Condolences may be posted to wharrisfuneralhome.com.

Jun 20, 2016

Murphy – Inez V., 97, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2016 at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born on November 22, 1918 in Rummel, PA, daughter of Scott C. and Hattie (Knipple) Corle. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert W. Murphy; brothers, Bernard, Sheldon, Russell, Scott, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy (Betts) Lois...

Jun 20, 2016

Dellavecchia – Raymond E., 82, Davidsville, died on June 20, 2016 at Laurel View Village. Born on August 27, 1933 in Manteca, CA. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Ruth E. (Mangus) Dellavecchia, Davidsville; sons, R. Guy Dellavecchia and his wife, Chiharu, San Jose, CA, David W. Dellavecchia, Los Gatos, CA, and Mark A. Dellavecchia, Campbell,...

Jun 17, 2016

Saintz – Dolores M., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on January 25, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Bertha (Grumbling) Howie. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward P. Saintz Jr.; daughter, Nannette M. Wheeler; great grandson, Shawn Saintz; siblings, Gail, Avonelle Martin, and Verndell Malone....

Jun 17, 2016

Licht – George R., 71, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2016 at his residence. Born on February 10, 1945 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert G. and Dorothy E. (Kitzmiller) Licht. He is survived by his loving children, Erik G., Johnstown, Marlena L., wife of Kenneth M. Dinger, Greensburg, PA, and Ryan Licht, Pittsburgh,...

Jun 13, 2016

Moore – Melissa J., 48, Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016 at her residence. Born on January 4, 1968 in Johnstown, daughter of Garry W. Moore, Jackson Township and the late Margaret Jane (Taylor) Moore. In addition to her father, she is survived by her loving siblings, Robert L. Moore, married to the former...

Jun 11, 2016

Thomas – Sylvia J., “Saya”, 77, of Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. Born on September 5, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Bessie (Gasior) Gvozdich. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Maurice Thomas Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Christine M, wife of Daniel...

Jun 4, 2016

Jun 3, 2016

Reed, Russell Richard, 63, of Ferndale. Died June 3, 2016, as a result of an auto accident. Born May 11, 1953 in Clinton Twp., PA. Son of the late Earl and Anna Mary Schleicher. Survived by brother Rick Schleicher of Johnstown. Also a daughter and a granddaughter. Private funeral services by Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. Cremation by Laurel Highlands Crematory...

Jun 3, 2016

Horn (Kovach- Barkley), Amy Sue, 46, Johnstown. Died as a result of an accident June 3, 2016.  Born August 1, 1969 in Lancaster, PA. Daughter of Paul B. and Gwendolyn Yvonne (Varchol) Horn, both of Johnstown.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children; Thomas Cody Gibson, Johnstown, Shellbie Kovach, Indiana, PA, David Hale, Johnstown, and Cheyenne...

May 31, 2016

Donahey - Donna Lee, 66, of Arbutus Park Manor, Richland Township, formerly of Oakland, died surrounded by her loving family on May 31, 2016 at Windber Hospice. She was born February 27, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of Ivan and June Donahey. Preceded in death by her parents, nephew Chad Stein and brother-in-law Walt Stein. Survived by siblings Bonnie Stein, Yardley PA;...

May 30, 2016

Walker – Nora “Gene”, 89, Laurel View Village, Davidsville, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2016. Born October 29, 1926 in Spring Church, PA, daughter of William C. and Tressa A. (Fredrick) McQuaide. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William F. Walker; sisters, Dorothy L. Stone, Kathleen Williamson, and Betty Wingard. She...

May 27, 2016

Roy – Cecelia A., 83, Johnstown, died on May 27, 2016 at home. To know her was to love her. Kind, generous, fun and funny, Cecelia was a remarkable woman. Born on March 30, 1933 in Johnstown to Stephen Sr. and Magdaline Murgas, Cecelia was the life of our party. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...

May 26, 2016

Harnett (Graham), Pamela J., 59, Richland, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2016, at Cambria Care Center. Born on October 19, 1956 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harman A. Graham Jr. and Joyce (Beatty), wife of Daniel Deter, Geistown Borough. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her husband, Hank Harnett, and...