Obituaries
Audrus E. Rose
Dec 7, 2015
Rose, Audrus E., 94, of Richland, formerly of Elton. Died Dec. 7, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born May 24, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Edward Miller and Nellie Ripple-Makin. Also preceded in death by step father, Albert Makin; husband, Clarence E. Rose, Sr.; granddaughter, Amy Weeks; siblings, Norman and George Makin; and Evelyn Block and Donna Snyder. Survived...
Kathy Holtzman
Dec 6, 2015
Holtzman, Kathy A. (Lehman), 75, Richland Twp. Died Dec. 6, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 23, 1940 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Ethel (Kocher) Lehman. Also preceded in death by son, Brian E. Holtzman on Jan. 12, 2015; and brothers and sisters. Survived by husband of 56 years, Robert R. Holtzman; daughter Brenda (Dale Zartman), Etters, PA;...
Richard E. Gerber
Nov 29, 2015
Gerber – Richard E., 80, Dale Borough went to be with the Lord, after a long courageous battle with cancer, on November 29, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Born on October 20, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Vincent Gerber and Anne (Sepatka) Tierney. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne E. (Penna) Gerber; daughter, Sherrie M. Gerber; brother, Gary and...
Lloyd E. Reed Jr.
Nov 28, 2015
Reed Jr. – Lloyd E., “Jr.”, 54, Hollsopple, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2015. Born on October 29, 1961 in Hollsopple, Preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Patricia Schuck. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Rosemarie (Ponziani) Reed, Hollsopple; brother-in-law, Joseph J., married to the former Jennifer R. Lohr, Acosta,...
Jadzia K. Woodard
Nov 27, 2015
Woodard – Jadzia K., was too perfect for this world and went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2015. Daughter of Larry “Anthony” and Kristin R. (Stager) Woodard, Johnstown. Preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Kathleen L. Geiser and uncle, Richard Stager. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Jordan R., Justice...
Emily R. Boring
Nov 26, 2015
Boring – Emily R., 19, of Franklin Borough, passed away on November 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on February 12, 1996 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George E., Jr., “Butch” and Rebecca A. (Gustkey) Boring, Franklin Borough. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Melvina Gustkey,...
Marie B. Just
Nov 25, 2015
Just, Marie B., 88, of Richland. Died Nov. 25, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Mar. 24, 1927, in Bardain, West Virginia. Daughter of the late John and Lillie (Carter) Lookingbill. Also preceded in death by husband, Donald; grandson, Sean Just; brother, Alvin; and sisters, Eloise Mock and Kathleen Snyder. Survived by son Alvin (Linda) Just, Johnstown; also 3 grandchildren...
Donna J. Grove
Nov 24, 2015
Grove – Donna J., 67, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2015 at her residence. Born on April 20, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Louis M. and Marion L. (Rasbach) McDowell. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Curtis A. Grove, Richland Township; daughters, Lori L., wife of Barry D....
Gail D. Schutte
Nov 21, 2015
Schutte, Gail D., 76, of Belmont. Died Nov. 21, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 9, 1939, in Williamsport, PA. Daughter of the late Leroy and Ethel (Sivis) Brown. Survived by husband of 58 years, Leo D. Schutte; sons, Donald (Ann)Schutte,Johnstown; David (Bobbi) Schutte, CA; and Daniel (Sandra) Schutte, WV.; grandchildren, Annie, Kathy, Jacob, Scott, Bryan, Heather and Stephanie;...
C.Linda Bloom
Nov 19, 2015
Bloom - C. Linda (Rose), 72, of Richland Township, was reunited with her late husband of 51 years, Richard J. Bloom on November 19, 2015. Daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fowler) Rosenberger. In addition to her husband she is preceded in death by her parents. She was taken too soon from her 3 adoring daughters and their spouses Marianne and...
Audrey F. Prough
Nov 18, 2015
Prough, (Duell) - Bracken, Audrey F., 87, Arbutus Park Manor. Joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 18, 2015, surrounded by her family. Born Mar. 5, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Maynard C. and Esther May (Knipple) Duell. Also preceded in death by first husband, Robert Blaine Bracken and second husband, Howard Prough; brother, Maynard Jr....
Frank N. Campagna
Nov 18, 2015
Campagna – Frank N., 87, of Murrysville, formerly of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2015, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born on April 27, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of Nicola and Carmela (Tortarici) Campagna. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Moraca) Campagna; brothers, Anthony, and Sam and a sister, Josephine “Jo”...
David O. Faust Sr.
Nov 16, 2015
Faust – David O. Sr., 83, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2015 at his residence. Born on December 30, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Jesse O. and Grace V. (Bendle) Faust. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wanda L. Yackulich; brother, Ray and a sister, Eleanor McDaniel. He is survived by his loving wife...
Joseph R. "JOEY" Gatmaitan
Nov 15, 2015
Gatmaitan, Joseph R. “JOEY”, 9, of Richland. Died Nov. 15, 2015, at home. Born June 14, 2006, in Johnstown. Son of Dr. Patrick and Dr. Celine (Gisbert) Gatmaitan. Also survived by siblings, Michael, Bianca and Isabelle. Family and friends invited to Funeral Mass at 10 AM Wednesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. Fr. David S. Peles, pastor. “Joey our...
Joseph M. Raspotnik Jr.
Nov 14, 2015
Raspotnik Jr. – Joseph M., “Toots”, 85, of Franklin Borough, passed away on November 14, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 13, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Raspotnik Sr. and Sophie (Kopriva), wife of Sam Machich. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan L. Reese and brothers, Frank and James. He is survived by his...
Wanda L. Yackulich
Nov 11, 2015
Yackulich, Wanda L., 55, of East Conemaugh. Died Nov. 11, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 6, 1960, in Windber. Daughter of David O. and Beatrice M. (Vaneiken) Faust. Survived by parents, Johnstown; husband Paul; children; Eric J. (Fiancée, Mallory Barr), Nanty Glo; Amanda F. (Justin) Dutko, Johnstown; and Jessica A. (Fiancée, Cody Livingston). Grandchildren; Kurtis, Joseph, Emma and...
Mary Lou Conrad
Nov 10, 2015
Conrad – Mary Lou, 83, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 10, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles and Viola (Huff) Fisher. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert R. Conrad; sisters, Dorothy Custer, Bernadine Hysong, Geraldine Fisher, and Alberta Hartnett. She...
John J. Szczur
Nov 7, 2015
Szczur, John J. “Buckeye”, 92, of Geistown. Died Nov. 7, 2015, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born July 5, 1923, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Angeline (Golojuch) Szczur. Preceded in death by wife of 61 years, Angeline Theresa (Lech); siblings Stanley, Lottie Slisz, Mary Ann Paruch, and Joseph “Butch” Steur. Survived by children; Timothy John, Ft. Myers Beach,...
Helen Naugle
Nov 2, 2015
Naugle – Helen, “Baba”, 83, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 5, 1932 in Johnstown, daughter of Vasil and Katherine (Strenk) Derevjanik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin E. Naugle; daughters, Katherine Stockdill and Theresa Buterbaugh; sisters, Anna Kindya, Martha Long, Mary Tenga;...
William F. Oreskovich
Oct 22, 2015
Oreskovich - William F., “Sharkey”, 88, of West Taylor Township, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2015 at his daughter’s residence. He was born on August 12, 1927 in Johnstown. Son of John and Agnes (Buckovich) Oreskovich. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Haynal and Amelia Tegley and a brother, John....
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