Obituaries
Frances Silko
Jun 19, 2015
Silko, Frances, 89, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. She was born on March 22, 1926 in Ebensburg, PA. Daughter of the late John and Anna (Pustellock) Guzek. Preceded in death by husband of 57 years, Peter Silko. Also preceded in death by brothers; infant Stanley Guzek and John Guzek (wife Betty).She...
Nicholas Gelles
Jun 15, 2015
Gelles – Nicholas, 89, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2015 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on December 16, 1925 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of the late John and Mary (Zidik) Gelles. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth L. (Galayda) Gelles; sons, Thomas N., married to the former...
Nellie A. Allison
Jun 14, 2015
Allison, Nellie A. (Smay) Age 93, of Marbury, MD, formerly of Oakland in Johnstown, PA. Went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2015, at her home in Marbury, MD. She was born on April 13, 1922 in Sidman. Daughter of the late John and Alice (Davis) Smay. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Charlotte R. Homan
Jun 13, 2015
Homan - Charlotte R., 70, of Mineral Point, passed away on June 13, 2015, at Windber Hospice with her family at her side. She was born on April 14, 1945, in Tanneryville. Daughter of Ralph and Ethel (McDowell) Walls. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael "Mike" Homan, and a sister-in-law, Joanne (Parks) Walls. Survived by her loving daughters, Joyce Homan,...
Russell Strait
Jun 12, 2015
Strait, Russell, 90, of Richland. Died June 12, 2015, at Windber Hospice. Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Saluvia, Fulton County, PA. Son of the late Robert and Susie C. (Moore) Strait. Also preceded in death by wife of 54 years, Naomi (Parsons). Survived by son, Philip, married to the former Susan J. (Bahorik); grandchildren, Wendy (Eric) Griffin, Matthew (Brenda Rambish),...
Raeleen A. McDowell
Jun 6, 2015
McDowell, Raeleen A., 75, of Richland. Died June 6, 2015, at home. Born July 20, 1939, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen (Scott) Barrett. Also preceded in death by sister, Jacqueline Vitovich. Survived by husband of 55 years, Francis A. McDowell; children, Dennis (Cheryl); Heather (John) Schultz; and Shawn (Robin). 3 Grandchildren; and sister, Veronica Heinlein. Also...
Maurice J. Herdman
May 30, 2015
Herdman, Maurice J., “Moeâ€, 85, of Belmont. Died May 30, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 11, 1930, in Johnstown. Son of the late Franklin John and Florence Gertrude (White) Herdman. Also preceded in death by wife, Nancy (Kennedy) Herdman; and brothers Donald, Robert, Kenneth, Paul; and sister Mary Catherine. Maurice leaves behind five children; Daughter Winnie Keith (and friend...
Rosella Marie LeRoy
May 30, 2015
LeRoy – Rosella Marie, 84, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 1, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of William Burton and Rosella Elizabeth (Mardis) Beard. Preceded in death by her parents; step father, Clyde Rorabaugh; husband, Phillip A. LeRoy; brothers, Richard and Robert; sister, Emma Lou Raimer,...
Edward R. Zimmerman
May 30, 2015
Zimmerman, Edward R. “Zimmie†68 beloved husband, father, grandfather, and “Coach†passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following a long battle with heart disease. Zimmie was born Born December 19, 1946 in Johnstown with a congenital heart defect and was one of the very first to undergo open heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland without the use...
Gillette M. Plesnick
May 30, 2015
Plesnick, Gillette M., 90, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2015. Born on September 21, 1924 in Liege, Belgium. Daughter of Henri L. and Guillemine M. (VanMoer) Defrance. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph, “Rudy†Plesnick; sister, Lucienne Derydt. She is survived by her children, Lucine C., wife of Frank Lesosky, Richland...
Betty J. Kniss
May 26, 2015
Kniss, Betty J. (Mack), 81, Williamsburg, VA, formerly of Johnstown, passed away May 26, 2015 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 24, 1933 in Strongstown. Daughter of the late William C. and Alice (Michaels) Mack. She married the love of her life, William H. Kniss, on March 26, 1953 and they had 62 wonderful years together. She is...
Christine A. Livingston
May 26, 2015
Livingston – Christine A., “Tennieâ€, 61, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2015 at her residence. Born on January 1, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry T. and Ruth A. (Yingling) Williams. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne J. Livingston Sr.; brothers, Harry Jr., Charles “Joe†Sr., and John Sr., and sister, Delores...
Ralph Teti
May 25, 2015
Teti – Ralph, Dunlo, died on May 25, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Ralph ends a marriage of 40 years with his wife, Deborah. His son, Anthony was special to him. Ralph was a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, and uncle. He especially loved nephew and niece Timmy and Cari. Ralph enjoyed gardening, fishing, and his dogs, Duke and Taz. He...
Mary E. Rovansek
May 22, 2015
Rovansek – Mary E., 95, Woodvale Heights, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center, Richland Township. Born on August 5, 1919 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincent and Catherine (Gomulka) Gemza. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, M. Martin Rovansek; brothers, Ted Vozniak, , Harry, Walter, and Stanley Gemza. She is survived by...
Paul James Smolar
May 21, 2015
Smolar - Paul James, 83, of Zeeland, MI, formerly of Elton Heights, passed into eternal glory on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Zeeland, MI. Paul was born on May 30, 1931 in Johnstown, son of the late George and Barbara (Stanek) Smolar. He married Evelyn Kachmar in August of 1958. She preceded him in death...
Louis A. Wise
May 19, 2015
Wise, Louis A., 88, of Geistown. Died May 19, 2015, at the home of his daughter in Germantown, MD. Born June 8, 1926, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harry G. and Dora E. (Barnhart) Wise. Also preceded in death by his brother, Harold B. Wise. Survived by his wife of 62 1/2 years, Ardelle E. (Speck); daughters, Darlene M....
Margaret R. Placky
May 18, 2015
Placky – Margaret R., “Peggyâ€, 87, of Franklin Boro., went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2015 at Windber Church of the Brethren. Born on August 26, 1927, in Johnstown daughter of John and Theresa (Bulick) Medvesky. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael, Joseph, and sisters, Irene Perillo, Anna Marchick, Mary Janoscik, Martha Muchuhan. Margaret is survived...
Maria Pearl Keyser
May 18, 2015
Keyser - Maria “Pearl,†89, of Cover Hill, passed away on May 18th, 2015 at LaurelWood Care Center. She was born on November 19, 1925, in Buffalo Mills, PA. Daughter of Samuel S. and Sarah E. (Corley) Adams. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her Husband James C. Keyser; grandson, Jeffrey J. Keyser; siblings, Harvey,...
LeRoy E. Boughter
May 16, 2015
Boughter - LeRoy E. Jr., “Butchâ€, 59, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on May 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on November 25, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA. Son of the late LeRoy E. Sr. and Viola M. (Schweers) Boughter. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty A. (Hill) Boughter, East Conemaugh; children, Trista A. Brown, East Conemaugh, Shawn...
Luevenia Johnson
May 14, 2015
Johnson, Luevenia, 86, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 14, 1928 in Richmond, VA. Daughter of Herman and Hazel (Hatchette) Spencer. Preceded in death by daughter, Carmen Spencer; and brother, Roy Spencer and sister, Dora Spencer-Richardson. Survived by daughter, Terrie Cashaw; grandchildren, Carmen and husband Anton McBride of O’Fallon, IL, Daryl and...
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