Obituaries

Sep 2, 2015

Piras, Mary Beth (Deegan), 56, of Richland, passed away suddenly on September 2, 2015 at her residence.  Born on November 20, 1958 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Helen (Mish) Deegan; brother, Michael Deegan. She is survived by her loving daughter, Gina Piras of Boston, MA; sister, Kathleen Deegan married to Dennis Mayerschoff; two nephews, Stefan and Nicholas;...

Sep 1, 2015

Ellenberger, T. Richard, “Dick”, 87, of Westmont. Died Sept. 1, 2015, at Laurel View Village. Born Sept. 22, 1927, in Butler, PA. Son of Leona Titus. Adopted son of his grandparents, the late Thomas Ross and Elizabeth (Bowers) Ellenberger. Also preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Joan A. (Jackel) Ellenberger. Survived by sons; Dr. Thomas R. Jr. (Elisa),...

Sep 1, 2015

Kosco – Barbara J., 85, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 27, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Albert and Helen (Humbert) Roberts. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Kosco and siblings, Richard and Doris Lasko. She is survived by her loving daughter, Anna Marie Catterton,...

Sep 1, 2015

Ross, Ida Mary., 82, of Geistown. Died Sept. 1, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 25, 1932 in Ramey, Clearfield County. Daughter of the late Victor E. and Lauretta “Tee” (Jones) Erickson. Also preceded in death by husband, John W. Ross, Sr. in 2013; brothers, C. Fred, William R.; and sister Dorothy “Dot”Hoffer. Survived by these children; Vicky (Paul)...

Aug 28, 2015

Graham, Emma P., 88, of Conemaugh. Died Aug. 28, 2015, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born Feb. 22, 1927, on Hooversville RD#1, Somerset County. Daughter of the late Ira and Edith Mae (Null) Naugle. Also preceded in death by husband, Ronald H. Graham; daughter, Virginia Burkett; brothers and sisters, Violet Stayrook, Harlen Smith, Floyd, Merle, Robert and Alvin Naugle and Leroy...

Aug 28, 2015

Trio, Nicholas J., 76, Johnstown. Died Aug. 28, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born July 14, 1939, in Johnstown. Son of the late Frank and Anna (Shorto) Trio-Trakas. Also preceded in death by sisters; Grace Coby and Carmella Ernst; brother, Joseph; and brother-in-law, Austin Rilogio. Survived by children; son, Nicholas R. Trio, Hyde Park, NY; and daughter, Anna Marie L....

Aug 26, 2015

Wanko, John G. “Bucky” 77, of Richland Township. Passed away peacefully in his sleep  Aug. 26, 2015, at Good Samaritan Palliative Care Unit at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Feb. 6, 1938, in Jerome, PA. Son of the late John and Mary (Toath) Wanko. Survived by wife, Elaine E. (Hite) Wanko; son, John Wanko, Jr.; step-children, Brian Mintmier (Sandy), Beth Young (Daniel),...

Aug 26, 2015

Yanko, John, 92, of Johnstown went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 26, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born on April 3, 1923 in Johnstown, son of George and Helen (Masich) Yanko. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Frank, Steve, George, and Michael; and sisters, Mary Michnya and Anna Boryk. He is...

Aug 25, 2015

Lockwood, Allizaire M. 18, of Richland Twp. Died Aug. 25, 2015, at home. Born July 16, 1997, in Johnstown. Son of Michael D. and Amanda C. (Carloni) Lockwood. Preceded in death by Grandfather, Richard Carloni; and uncle John Carloni. Survived by father, New York; mother, Richland; step-father, Anthony Campagna, Richland; sisters, Ashlyn and Abriana; maternal grandmother, Judith (Hill) Carloni, Richland;...

Aug 23, 2015

Aug 19, 2015

Sgroi – Antoinette M., 93, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2015 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on June 3, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Daidone) Oliveri. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Sgroi. She is survived by her loving children, John Sgroi, Johnstown, Joseph, married to the former...

Aug 18, 2015

Miller – Chester Wess, 96, Johnstown, was called home on August 18, 2015. Born on June 27, 1919 in Johnstown, son of George and Emma (Wess) Miller. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dorrie A. “DA”, George and Bill Miller; sisters, Margaret Stiffler, Ruth Funk, Gladys Miller; nephew, Duane Miller, and niece, Phyllis Schoenthal. He is survived by his...

Aug 17, 2015

Gilbert – Dorothy R., “Dottie”, 94, of Richland Township, went to the arms of Jesus, August 17, 2015 at Arbutus Park Retirement Home. She was born August 11, 1921 in Johnstown, PA.  Daughter of James and Henrietta (Shaffer) Roberts. She was raised by her Great Aunt and Uncle William and Emma Allendorfer. Preceded in death by her parents; her Aunt...

Aug 11, 2015

Brandle – Mary Dianne “Sarge”, 68, Richland, went to be with the Lord August 11, 2015 at her home. Born April 5, 1947, in Johnstown, to John and Mary Jane (Sedlmeyer) Brandle.  She is preceded in death by her father John and brother Dennis. Dianne  is survived by her mother Mary Jane, Richland; brothers and sisters, Bonnie Brandle, Richland; Bernard...

Aug 10, 2015

Bukovec, Ronald Louis, “Johnny Cash”, 72, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2015 at his home.  Born on October 18, 1942 in Johnstown, son of the late Louis J. and Rose M. (Jedrzejek) Bukovec. He is survived by his sister, Louise married to Raymond Farabaugh of Aston, PA; niece, Barbara Farabaugh, Philadelphia, PA...

Aug 7, 2015

Sloan, Charles J., 87, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2015, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on January 31, 1928, in Johnstown, son of the late Christopher and Clara (Gray) Sloan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Althea J. (Kacur) Sloan, and these brothers and sisters; Clara...

Aug 7, 2015

Miller, Jimmy Dale, 72, Luxor Garden Apartments, Belmont. Died Aug.7, 2015, at home. Born Jan. 29, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Myrtle (Miller) Miller. Jimmy Dale formerly worked for Lorain Borough and in various construction jobs with Jack Delisa, his friend and caregiver. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday at 1:00 PM...

Aug 5, 2015

Mulkey, George H., 84, of Johnstown. Died Aug. 5, 2015 at Golden Living Center. Born Mar. 25, 1931, in Johnstown. Son of the late Isaac and Lulu (Nassar) Mulkey. Also preceded in death by great grandson, Aiden Dill. Survived by wife of 54 years, Joan (Rodkey) Mulkey; 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A graduate of Conemaugh High...

Aug 3, 2015

Boes – Robert J., 92, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2015 in Raleigh, NC. Born on February 28, 1923 in Johnstown, son of Norbert A. and Mary (Schilling) Boes. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Gallagher, Louise Boes, Sr. Pauline Sisters of the Devine Providence, Agnes Heidenthal, and Pauline Boes; brothers Norbert,...

Aug 2, 2015

Lehman, Garnet A., 100, Windber, formerly lived in Pleasantville for 30 years. Died Aug. 2, 2015, at Golden Living Center in Richland. Born April 29, 1915 in Rummel. Daughter of the late Rufus and Mary Ellen (Oldham) Helbig. Private services will be held at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Interment at Berkey Cemetery, Windber.