Obituaries

Jan 22, 2015

Gillin - Chalmer C., “Chal”, 89, of Moxham went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1925 in Mineral Point. Son of the late Charles R. and Mary Jane (Hildebrand) Gillin. Also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Ruth “Peggy” (Hohan) Gillin; infant children Deborah Kaye and Jennifer...

Jan 17, 2015

Jan 14, 2015

SEMICH – Adolph “Slim”, 94, passed away peacefully at home on January 14. Born January 21, 1920 in Parkhill, PA, son of Anton and Ivana “Jennie” (Mohorcic) Semich. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 64 years, Mary (Zakrejsek) Semich; brother, Edward Semich; sisters, Veda Shaffer, Jen Sefko, and Dorothy Dremely; in-laws, Tony Shaffer, Victor Dremely, Slim Sefko, Al...

Jan 13, 2015

Barkhimer – Bernice A., 75, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2015 at The Church of the Brethren Home. Born on January 30, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Bernard and Alice (Urovich) Gigliotti. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, William E. Barkhimer, Richland Township; children, Sheri A (David Bowers)...

Jan 12, 2015

Holtzman, Brian E., 53, Ohio, formerly of Richland Township. Passed away  Jan. 12, 2015, at home. Born Aug. 12, 1961. Son of Robert R. and Kathy A. (Lehman) Holtzman.  Survived by parents, Richland Twp; Sister Brenda M. (Holtzman),  wife of Dale R. Zartman, Jr., Etters, PA; and special Aunt,  Margery E. Lehman, Johnstown;  also nephew Devin A. Cobaugh  Etters, PA;  and niece Lea M. (Cobaugh) Gendelman, wife...

Jan 10, 2015

Balog - Sandra L. “Sandy” (Plish), 67, East Taylor Township, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2015. Born December 8, 1947 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Genevieve (Janiczek) Plish. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Steven Balog and brothers William and Thomas Plish. Survived by her sons, Steven, married to the former Terry Lanzendorfer, Ashville, PA and James, married to...

Jan 8, 2015

Zahorchak, Patricia M., 66, died January 8, 2015 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  Born December 14, 1948.  Preceded in death by parents, John C. and Ruth L. (Cale) Zahorchak.  Survived by brothers John G. and his wife, Diane; and Gerald L., nephews John, Justin and wife, Kate; great nieces Cadence and Adalynn, and great nephew Peyton; and lifelong best friend, Susan Sorber; special...

Jan 8, 2015

Fisher, Robert E., Jr., 82, of East Conemaugh.  Bob passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2015.  Born May 15, 1932, in Johnstown.  Son of the late Robert E., Sr. and Mary J. (Wurm) Fisher.  Also preceded in death by brother James; daughter-in-law Marcia (Yingling) Fisher; granddaughter Annette Crusan;  and  grandson Scott Crusan.  Survived by wife of 61 years, JoAnn (Pender) Fisher; son David and friend,...

Jan 5, 2015

Barbus, Dorothy M., “Grammie Dot and G.G.”, 86, of East Conemaugh, passed away on January 5, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late George and Pauline (Roman)Lebosky. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Barbus; daughters, Barbara J., “Barb” Barbus, Elayne M....

Dec 31, 2014

James, Shirley (Wilson), 83, Weare, NH, formerly of Johnstown. Died December 31, 2014, in Bakersfield, CA. Born July 22, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Roos) Wilson. Preceded in death by loving husband, William James; and beloved son, Douglas James; brother Herbert Wilson and wife Hazel (Kirkwood); sister Bernice Barto and husband Albert. Survived by son,...

Dec 31, 2014

Wilma Jean Curstead Burns, 85 of Johnstown, went to be with her Savior Wednesday December 31, 2014 at her residence. Jean was born August 17, 1929 in Bowood, Pa., Fayette County, a daughter of the late Wilbur J. and Leanna G. Forbes Curstead. She graduated from Georges Twp. High School , Fairchance, Pa. in 1947, then attended Asbury College in...

Dec 28, 2014

McKool, Robert, 77, Richland. Passed away Dec. 28, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 6, 1937, in Windber. Son of John and Catherine (Chapman) McKool. Preceded in death by his parents; son, William McKool; sister, MaryAnn Luprek; and daughter-in-law, Pamela McKool. Survived by wife of 16 years, Carol McKool; children, Jacqueline, Brevard, NC; Robert, Yorba Linda, CA; Michael and...

Dec 26, 2014

Dec 26, 2014

Lehman, Sylvia R., “Ruthie”, 63, of East Taylor Twp., went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1951 in Johnstown, daughter of Lester E. and Sarah L. (Cobaugh) Plummer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neal D. Lehman Sr.; sister, Helene Dietz and brother, Ronald Plummer. She...

Dec 25, 2014

FURFARI – Mary R. “Mutsie”, 75, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on Christmas morning, December 25, 2014.  Born February 22, 1939, daughter of Domenico and Margaret (Pollino) Furfari.  Preceded in death by parents;  brother, Peter and brother-in-law, Ron Chero.  Survived by sisters:  Agatha Chero;  Theresa;  and Rose, married to Robert Sida;  and brothers:  Joseph, married to former Debbie McMillian and Domenick, married to former Gloria Rock. Also...

Dec 24, 2014

Lehman, Maxine L. (Hunt), 86, of Johnstown. Went to her eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2014 at home and celebrated her first Christmas with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born  June 29, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Theodore W. and Ivy (Metzger) Hunt.  Also preceded in death by husband John G. Lehman; infant sister, Evanna Grace and brother, John M....

Dec 23, 2014

Dec 23, 2014

Lenick - Lucy V., 92, of Johnstown, formerly of Park Hill, passed away on December 23, 2014 at The Villa Personal Care in Johnstown. Born on December 13, 1922 in Johnstown. Daughter of Walter and Josephine (Igielski) Konik. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Lenick; sisters, Mary Intihar and Joanna “Jean”...

Dec 22, 2014

Mowery – Joseph R., 91, Cover Hill, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014 at The Villa Personal Care of Johnstown. Born on February 24, 1923 in Johnstown, son of John and Alice (Chase) Mowery. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Mowery, Dorothy Canary, Ethel Mowery, Sarah Reese and brother, Jack...

Dec 22, 2014

Knapp – Helen M., 91, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 30, 1923 in Central City, PA, daughter of Stanley J. and Mary B. (Pieczonka) Pasierb. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John A. Knapp; daughter, Anita Knapp; siblings, Bronoslawa, Stanley, Stephen, and Joseph. She is survived...