Obituaries
Emory F. DiFlori
Jul 31, 2015
DiFlori, Emory F. 90, of Richland. Died July 31, 2015, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 30, 1924, in Windber. Son of the late Dominick and Rita (Berdine) Flori. Preceded in death by step-mother, Nellie (Owens) Flori; son Mark DiFlori; siblings, Joseph “Blackie”, Philip, Matilda Flori, infant Beatrice, Eva Kline, Theresa Rothman and Evelyn Jean Wagner. Survived...
Gloria M. Scarpino
Jul 31, 2015
Scarpino, Gloria M., 87, formerly of Richland. Died July 31, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 25, 1928, in Pitcairn, PA. Daughter of the late Charles E. and Mildred M. (Harshberger) Henry. Preceded in death by infant children, William and Pamela; infant grandchildren, Brandon and Keith Mock; sister, Olive Lee Gilliand; and brother, Charles E. Henry. Survived by husband,...
Catherine J. Duca
Jul 28, 2015
Duca, Catherine J., 68, of Dunlo, passed away July 28, 2015, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 30, 1946, in Windber. Daughter of the late George and Frances (Honkus) Federovich. Also preceded in death by husband Barry L. Duca. Survived by daughter Colleen, wife of Dewey Layton, Belmont; and son Joseph, married to Georganne, Adams Twp.;...
Janet L. Locher
Jul 27, 2015
Locher. Janet L., 82. of East Taylor Twp. Died July 27, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 29, 1932, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Thomas and Eda (Homza) Pudliner. Also preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Bernard C. “Mitt” Locher; grandson, Brian Locher; siblings, Robert, Charles, Thomas and Wilfred, Edith Wilson, Rose Meyer and Diana Pudliner....
Janet L. Wissinger
Jul 25, 2015
Wissinger, Janet L., 84, Formerly of Walnut Grove. Died July 25, at Windber Hospice. Born July 12, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Walter and Edith (Jones) Thomstatter. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Sylvester J. Wissinger. Survived by son, John Wissinger, AL; and daughter, Catherine, wife of Jim Bogusky, PA; grandchildren; Erika, Erin, Nicole and Christopher;...
Mary Lou Hutchison
Jul 23, 2015
Hutchison, Mary Lou, 85, of Geistown. Died July 23, 2015, at the Church of the Brethren Home. Born December 13, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Franklin and Helen (Buck) Adams. Also preceded in death by husband, Wallace; son, Robert; brothers, Donald and Frank Adams. Survived by these children, Donna wife of Ronald Locher, Geistown; Cheryl wife of Richard...
Gary E. Wissinger
Jul 20, 2015
Wissinger – Gary E., 68, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Born on February 23, 1947 in Johnstown, son of Ilene (Marsh) Wissinger, Johnstown, and the late Owen W. Wissinger. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Holly; brother, Victor Washabaugh, and sister-in-law, Ruth Washabaugh. He...
Emma Gregorchik
Jul 18, 2015
Gregorchik, Emma M., 96, of Richland (Johnstown, PA.) Died July 18, 2015, at the Presbyterian Home of Johnstown. Born Feb. 3, 1919 in Sagamore, Pa (Armstrong County) Daughter of The late Stephen & Mary (Zavotsky) Cherney. Also proceeded in death by husband Edward J. Gregorchik; daughter Donna J. (Gregorchik) Stein; and Great Grandson Colin J. Maldet; Brothers Alex, William, Albert, Stephen, John...
Richard T. Kornprobst
Jul 13, 2015
Kornprobst – Richard T., “Dick”, 72, of Geistown, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on April 14, 1943 in Johnstown, son of the late Harry M. and Lucille D. (Lubinsky) Kornprobst. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Christine (Miske) Kornprobst; brother, Dennis, married to the former Pamela...
Helen M. Pizzino
Jul 10, 2015
Pizzino – Helen M., of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 13 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Pavlich) Maurer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew Pizzino; siblings, Catherine Alt, Martin, Joseph, and Agnes M. Maurer. She is survived by her loving son, John...
Lenelle J. Jones
Jul 8, 2015
Jones – Lenelle J., 66, Alum Bank, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. Born on July 15, 1948 in Johnstown, daughter of Leroy D. and C. Avonel (West) Miller. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert F. Jones Jr., and a brother, Douglas F. Miller. She is survived by...
Stella Woytovich
Jul 7, 2015
Woytovich – Stella, 92, Johnstown, formerly of Woodvale, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2015 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on February 13, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of Nicholas and Mary (Metrovich) Woytovich. Preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Anna May Woytovich. She is survived by her close friend, Atty: Russell J. Heiple, Johnstown....
Richard J. Bloom
Jul 4, 2015
Bloom, Richard J., 85, of Richland Township. Died July 4, 2015, at home. Born Aug. 5, 1929, in Johnstown. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard E and Mary A (Miller) Bloom; brother Gerald and wife Dot Bloom; sister Virginia "Tweet" and husband Earle Butts. Richard is survived by his loving wife of an incredible 51 years, Linda...
Bernice E. Eash
Jul 3, 2015
Eash, Bernice E., 89, of Geistown, passed away on July 3, 2015, at Windber Church of the Brethren. She was born on July 28, 1925, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John Henry and Clara (Happ) Foust. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Earl C. Eash; brother, William and sister, Genevieve Wainwright. Survived by...
Herbert C. Moss
Jul 2, 2015
Moss – Herbert C., “Pop”, 94, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2015 at Windber Church of the Brethren. Born on May 26, 1921 in Johnstown, son of William T. and Elizabeth (Doubt) Moss. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Jane (Baumgardner) Moss; brothers, William, Frank, and Alfred; sisters, Louise Culp and Rose...
Irene B. Marovich
Jul 1, 2015
Marovich, Irene B., 85, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Johnstown. Died July 1, 2015, in Jacksonville. Born Nov. 3, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Paul and Tekla (Olenik) Kinash. Also preceded in death by husband, Frank T. Marovich; Brother John Kinash; and sisters, Mary Single, Eva Adams and Olga Drosjack. Survived by children; Suzanne and husband Fred Casale, Wellsburg,...
Sophie McCloskey
Jun 30, 2015
McCLOSKEY – Sophie (Smith), 96, Richland Township, formerly of Beaverdale, went peacefully to be with the Lord June 30, 2015, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born May 28, 1919, in Nanty Glo, daughter of Stanley and Bernice (Brochleda) Smith. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. McCloskey Sr.; son, John; daughters, Mary Ann Cehelnik and Rose M. Rachael; son-in-law, Frank...
Atty. Jeanne Wolford McKelvey
Jun 29, 2015
McKELVEY – Attorney Jeanne W., 68, Salix, died June 29, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born Feb. 10, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of Dr. Donald R. and Wilma (Miller) Wolford-Murphy. Preceded in death by father and stepson, William McKelvey Jr. Survived by husband of 37 years, William G. McKelvey; son, Colt A.; daughter, Chey Y. McKelvey; stepson, Dr. Robert J. (Sharon) McKelvey;...
Raymond R. Wagner
Jun 28, 2015
Wagner – Raymond R., 90, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2015. Born on May 25, 1925 in Johnstown, son of Charles and Caroline (Gehring) Wagner. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Orris) Wagner; brother, Leighton; sister, Leora Frederick and sons-in-law, Kip Williams and Dan Wingard. He is survived by his loving...
M. June Donahey-Gelet
Jun 28, 2015
Gelet-Donahey, M. June, 86, of Arbutus Park Manor, Richland Township, formerly of Oakland, died surrounded by her loving children on June 28, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 23, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Logan and Sarah Burkhart. Preceded in death by her parents; loving first husband, Ivan Wayne Donahey; second husband, Thomas Gelet; grandson, Chad...
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