Obituaries
Vaughn E. Courter
Jan 31, 2016
Courter, Vaughn E., “Buck”, 81, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2016. He was born on January 13, 1935 in Johnstown. Son of Herman E. and Mayme (Harnish) Courter. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Naomi E. (Trapp) Courter; sister, Lt. Col. Janice Kay “Sue” Courter and niece, Kathy A. Butler. He is...
Helen M. Bushn
Jan 31, 2016
Bushn – Helen M., 101, Geistown, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 5, 1914 in Barnesboro, PA, daughter of Leon and Mary (Babiak) Skupien. Preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Eric Bushn; brothers, Joseph, Frank, and Louis; sister, Frances Gisler; and nephew, Richard Gisler.She is survived by...
Teresa A. Sharpe
Jan 30, 2016
Sharpe, Teresa A., 84, of East Conemaugh. Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 30, 2016, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 11, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Novitsky) Fedornock. Also preceded in death by husband, Francis G. Sharpe who died in 1971; daughter, Kathleen Sharpe; sister Barbara; and brothers, Francis, Edward, John and...
Don Parkins
Jan 30, 2016
Parkins, Donald D. “Parky”, 85, Johnstown. Died Jan. 30, 2016, at Country Manor Living in Jerome, PA. Born June 4, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Delbert and Gladys (Bauder) Parkins. Also preceded in death by sister, Leatrice “Pete” Woodruff. Survived by wife, Sally (Hoffman); children, Von (Marsha Sleek), Richland; Lynn (Tammy Coleman), Leesburg, VA; and Jay (Laura...
Mary Louise Howells
Jan 29, 2016
Howells, Mary Louise, 94, formerly of Conemaugh. Went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Richland. Born on December 26, 1921 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Emery and Mabel (Dudley) Hunt. Also preceded in death by husband, Oscar D “Ottie” Howells; son Rodger and wife Irene (Orletsky); daughter Linda Schmall; brothers...
Alice B. Hoy
Jan 25, 2016
Hoy – Alice B., 87, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 18, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Francis and Esther (Thomas) Bauer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert W. Hoy Jr.; son, Ricky W. Hoy; sister, Betty Beisel, and her 2 faithful canine companions, Molly...
Paul P. Webb
Jan 17, 2016
Webb – Paul P., 61, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 30, 1954 in Johnstown, son of James F. Webb Sr., Johnstown and the late Ione (Warner) Webb. In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his niece, Kelley Webb and sister-in-law, Kathy...
James F. Hall
Jan 14, 2016
Hall - James F., 65 of Alta Loma, CA, formerly of Richland, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2016, at his residence. Born June 9, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late James M. Hall and Mary Jo (Hamilton) Hall, Richland Township. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Peterson; brother, Vincent Hall...
Debra J. Blough
Jan 10, 2016
Blough – Debra J., 64, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2016 at her residence. Born on May 31, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Roy and Ruth (Grove) Varner. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, James Varner. She is survived by her loving companion, Douglas D. Knopsnyder, Richland Township; husband, James E....
Louis L. Robson
Jan 9, 2016
Robson – Louis L., 81, of Richland Township, went to be with our Lord on January 9, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 4, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Clarence and Helen (White) Robson. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith A. (Kassander) Robson; daughter, Carol Gates; grandson, Stephen Kohler and brother, Clarence “Sonny” and his wife...
Leonard S. Yesh Sr.
Jan 8, 2016
Yesh – Leonard S. Sr. “Pap”, 79, of Richland Township, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on January 8, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 8, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of Andrew J. and Kathryn A. (Furman) Yesh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Nancy L., “Nana” (Erwin) Yesh; sister, Jane Yesh; brothers, Edward (Shirley) and...
James E. Bair
Jan 5, 2016
Bair – James E., 80, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2016 at his residence. Born on April 16, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Elmer and Mary (Parish) Bair. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen Charles Bair; grandson, Daniel J. Popovnak and brothers, Eugene “Pete” and Buddy. He is survived by his loving...
Frank W. Purbaugh
Jan 4, 2016
Purbaugh – Frank W., ”Perry”, 89, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on March 12, 1926 in Akron, OH, son of Charles W. and Mary J. (Miller) Purbaugh. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis R.,; great grandson, Cody Minick and a sister, Maxine Blough. Perry is...
Betty L. Atkins
Jan 3, 2016
ATKINS – Betty L. (Tucker), 92, Richland Towers, passed away January 3, 2016 at Conemaugh Hospital. Born September 3, 1923 in Commodore, PA, daughter of the late Ralph and Martha (Linafelt) Tucker. Proceeded in death by beloved husband, Walter P. of 52 years; five sisters and four brothers. Survived by sons, Thomas, married to Rose (Bodenschatz), Shrewsbury, and Brian, married...
Margaret E. Torak
Jan 3, 2016
Torak, Margaret E., 98, of Richland, formerly of Northern Cambria. Died Jan. 3, 2016, at Golden Living Center, Richland. Born Oct. 21, 1917, in Spangler, PA. Daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Wagner) Boothman. Also preceded in death by husband of 73 years, William J. “Bill” Torak; brother Gerald and sister, Kathryn Yarnell. Survived by children; Dorothy, wife of...
Olive G. Griffith
Dec 28, 2015
Griffith – Olive G., 84, Sebring, FL., passed away on December 28, 2015 at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1930 in Johnstown, PA, and moved to Sebring fulltime in 1994. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Harvey C. Griffith Jr., William Allshouse, and Donald S. Gould. She is survived by her daughter,...
Ronald C. Partsch
Dec 24, 2015
Partsch, Ronald C., Sr., 79, of Adams Township, passed away on December 24, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 29, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of Joseph and Stella (Eckenrod) Partsch. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann (Mintmier) Partsch; brother, James and infant brother, Lloyd; brothers-in-law, Edward “Sonny” Brandle; sister-in-law...
Gary A. Clark
Dec 22, 2015
Clark – Gary A., 74, East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on December 22, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 9, 1941 in Huntingdon, PA, son of Arnold W. and Faye (Everhart) Clark. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Ann (Piker) Clark, and brother, Gaylan W. Clark. He is survived by his loving sister-in-law, Sylvia J., wife...
Karen J. Crotzer
Dec 18, 2015
Crotzer, Karen J., 66, of Oakland. Died Dec. 18, 2015, in Pittsburgh. Born April 14, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late James P. and Beverly J. (Driggs) Stoup. Survived by daughters; Melissa A. Crotzer-Black, wife of Donald L. Black; and Heather J. Crotzer both of Johnstown; grandchildren, Dana and Krista Hiltabidel, Alonya Chatman, Anez and Anayla Jordan. Also 2...
Herbert W. Delawder
Dec 15, 2015
Delawder, Herbert W., 68, “Hoob”, Richland Township, died on December 15, 2015 at Windber Hospice surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 20, 1947 in Cumberland, MD. Son of Noah A. Delawder and Pauline (Thompson) Melius. Preceded in death by his father; brothers; Noah Jr. and Gary Delawder; in laws, Joseph and Florence Eckenrod; brothers in law, Lee and...
