Obituaries
Susan M. Hevel
Apr 1, 2015
Hevel, Susan M., 62, of East Conemaugh. Died April 1, 2015, at home. Born Dec. 18, 1952, in Harrisburg, PA. Daughter of the late George and Roberta (Cain) Hevel. Survived by daughters; Michelle (Kevin) Rowell, St. Petersburg, FL; Tracy Ream, Wesley Chapel; and Cherianne (Chris) Banner, South Fork. Grandchildren; Angelia and Sara Raymond, Riley Horner, Jacob Banner, Chelcie and Ericha...
Dorothy E. Berkebile
Mar 30, 2015
Berkebile – Dorothy E., 97, Richland Township, went to be with her Lord on March 30, 2015 at Windber Hospital. Born on November 15, 1917 in Windber, daughter of Foster and Nellie (Bell) Penrod. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 66 years, Vernon J. Berkebile; newborn daughter, Bonnie Elaine; sisters, Jean Lynn, Pauline Caldwell, and Kathleen Robine and...
William A. Pingatore
Mar 30, 2015
Pingatore –William A., “Pinkyâ€, 98, East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2015 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on February 17, 1917 in Johnstown, son of Pietro and Carmella (Martire) Pingatore. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Florine A. “Babe†(Kline) Pingatore; 7 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his loving daughters, Patricia E.,...
Marian R. Cobaugh
Mar 29, 2015
Cobaugh – Marian R., 89, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on March 29, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 26, 1925 in Johnstown. Daughter of John and Theresa “Tessie†(Orner) Young. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Albert B. “Al†Cobaugh; sister, Dorothy J. Becker, and a great grandson, Brandon D. Webb. She is survived by...
Merle V. Stroz
Mar 27, 2015
Stroz, Merle V., 90, Johnstown, peacefully passed away at Windber Hospice March 27, 2015. Merle was a first-generation American born September 13, 1924 in Johnstown, son of the late John and Magdalene (Sala) Stroz, who emigrated to the United States from Krakow, Poland. Preceded in death by parents, loving wife of 57 years Dorothy Agnes (Partsch) Stroz; brothers Joseph, Walter, Blaine, Frank and...
Celia A. Salem
Mar 26, 2015
Salem, Celia A., 88, of East Conemaugh. Died Mar. 26, 2015, at The Villa. Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Alex and Anna (Wash) Ziemba. Also preceded in death by husband, Samuel A. Salem; son William; daughter Debbie Mandichak; and daughter in law, Connie Salem; siblings, Helen, Christina, Lottie, Angeline, Mary, Ann, Joseph, Marie, Julia, Thomas and...
Everett H. Churchey Jr.
Mar 25, 2015
Churchey, Everett H., 89, of Geistown Borough, went to his eternal rest on March 25, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on February 8, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Everett H Sr. and Mary Jane (Radle) Churchey. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Michael Alan McClain; brother, Thomas; half brother, Frank Rumberger, and half sister, Blanche Moldiney. He is survived...
Phyllis H. Bader
Mar 23, 2015
Bader, Phyllis H., 92, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on Mar. 23, 2015 at Conemaugh Medical. Born on February 23, 1923 in Johnstown, Daughter of Luther W. and Margaret E. (Dougherty) Harris. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rev. Charles C. Bader; siblings, Ida Mae Faith, Hazel Mottern, Lester Harris, Robert G. Harris, Donald L. Harris,...
Margaret Respet
Mar 22, 2015
Respet, Margaret, 98, of Palestine Rd., Salix. Died Mar. 22, 2015, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 7, 1916, Clearfield, PA. Daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Luzier) Butler. Preceded in death by husband, Louis M. Respet; and brother, Harold Butler. Survived by children; Bonnie (David) Johnson; Dr. Patrick (Monica Flynn) Respet; and Katie Respet, wife of David Horner....
Edward Robert Monteith
Mar 19, 2015
Monteith, Edward Robert, 71, of Johnstown. Died peacefully Mar. 19, 2015 at Windber Hospice. Born Mar. 16, 1944, in Johnstown. Son of the late Charles and Helen (Schmucker) Monteith-Peterson. Survived by Cousin, Nancy (Tom) Smith and family; Bill & Kim; Brenda & Joe; Kyle & Gina; Tom & Sherry; and families. 1962 graduate of Johnstown High School. He was associated...
William G. Tremain
Mar 17, 2015
Tremain, William G., 78, of Johnstown. Died Mar. 17, 2015 at Memorial Medical center. Born Dec. 11, 1936 in Johnstown. Son of the late George W. and Edith M. (Howard) Tremain. Also preceded in death by sister, Juanita J.(Richard E. Tracewell); mother and father in law, Frank and Irene Brant; brothers in law, James R. and Barry L. Brant; and...
Jay H. Eisenhauer, Sr.
Mar 16, 2015
Eisenhauer, Jay H. Sr., 77, Johnstown. Died Mar. 16, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 1, 1937, in Lebanon, PA. Son of the late Frank and Mae (Hummel) Eisenhauer. Also preceded in death by a grandson, Curtis; siblings; Frank, Eugene, Jack and Eloise Snavely. Survived by wife of 57 years, Marlene L. (May); sons, Jay Jr., married to Cheryl...
Patricia A. Doyle
Mar 16, 2015
Doyle – Patricia A., “Patsyâ€, 79, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on March 20, 1935 in East Conemaugh Borough, daughter of Thomas R. and Margaret E. (McClain) Briggs. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Leona (Walter) Piechnik, Betty (Peter) Podoletz, and Shirley (Lowell) Barker; brothers,...
Dominic D'Agostino
Mar 16, 2015
D’Agostino, Dominic, 61, of Richland. Died Mar. 16, 2015, at home. Born Mar. 5, 1954, in Windber. Son of the late Dominick and Lupe (Servantez) D’Agostino. Also preceded in death by brother Frank. Survived by wife of 38 years, Katherine A. (Nagle); son, Brandon, married to Rosalynn (Helm), Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Amelia and Leaora. Brother of Phillip, Juanita and Carl...
Margaret A. Schutte
Mar 14, 2015
Schutte, Margaret A. “Namâ€, 56, comfortably returned home to the Lord on March 14, 2015 at her home in Johnstown. Born May 14, 1958 in Salem, NJ. She lives on through her daughters, Anna Eaton and Kathleen Crowell, son-in-law, Eric Crowell, and grandchildren, Madalynne Eaton and Noah Crowell. Also through her mother, Catherine Gaynor (FL), father, Frank Hogate (DE) step-mother, Beverly...
Anna Louise Byroade
Mar 13, 2015
Byroade, Anna Louise, of Richland Township, born February 19, 1928, peacefully passed away surrounded by her devoted son, Jeffrey Byroade, compassionate daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Brzana-Byroade, and the caring staff of Arbutus Park Manor Crossroads Unit. Louise spent her 87 years of life loving the Lord until He called her home on March 13, 2015. Preceded in death by her loving...
Shelby Jean Thomas
Mar 13, 2015
Thomas, Shelby Jean, 78, of Belmont. Died Mar. 13, 2015, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Dec. 21, 1936, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Kring) Haberkorn. Survived by husband of 61 years, Gerald C. Thomas; and daughters; Debora D. Thomas, Johnstown; and Robin, Salix. Also 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Richard Hildebrand; and adopted...
Carol A. Schirato
Mar 9, 2015
Schirato - Carol Ann, 63, of Windber, passed away peacefully following a six-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on March 9, 2015, at home and sur¬rounded by her family. Pre¬ceded in death by parents, Louis J. and Edith M. (Bas¬ko) Farkas. Survived by loving husband of 43 years, John R. Schirato; son John D. Schirato, and wife Chris-tine M. (Slavik),...
Oliver Leo Burtner
Mar 9, 2015
Burtner, Oliver Leo, 88, of Westmont, formerly of Pittsburgh, died March 9, 2015 at home. Born June 30, 1926 in Tarentum, son of the late Wilbur and Cecelia (Highlwever) Burtner. Also preceded in death by wife, Mary. Survived by son Charles P. Burtner "Jim Burton" and his wife Nancy Nagrant of Johnstown. Ollie was a US Navy veteran of WW II....
Angela M. Romano
Mar 8, 2015
Romano, Angela M., 94, of Geistown. Died Mar. 8, 2015, at Arbutus Manor. Born Sept. 9, 1920, in Windber. Daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Drzal) Bachorz. Also preceded in death by husband, Santo H. Romano; daughter, Ann Parfitt; brothers, Joseph, Andy, Bob, Walter, Eddy and Stanley “Redâ€. Survived by children; San, married to the former Stephanie Stralko; and Angela,...
