Obituaries
Elmer E. Doyka
Nov 19, 2014
Doyka, Elmer E., 89, Richland Twp. Died Nov. 19, 2014, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born Dec. 22, 1924, in Portage. Son of the late Stanley and Veronica (Griek) Doyka. Also preceded in death by son, Timothy in 2009; and brother, Walter Doyka. Survived by wife of 67 years, Florence L. (Markovich); daughter, Eileen, wife of Pete Mider, Richland; and...
Estella T. Michura
Nov 19, 2014
Michura, Estella T., 91, Silver Springs, MD, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on November 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born November 26, 1922 in East Conemaugh. Daughter of George and Frances (Miaziar) Michura. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Frances Baker, Julia Lemansky and Blanche Michura; brother, John W. Michura Sr. Estella was the last of her...
Mary C. Hanley
Nov 19, 2014
Hanley – Mary C., 98, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born on October 8, 1916 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen and Anna (Yarnovich) Balencic. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leon F. Hanley and 8 siblings. She is survived by her loving children, Robert, and wife Joyce, Johnstown, Kathy,...
Nadley H. Kohut
Nov 19, 2014
Kohut, Nadley (Pauley) of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 19, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born August 5, 1931, in Windber. Daughter of the late Oliver and Elsie (Jones) Pauley. Also preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Charles "Cycle"; brother, Garfield (“Guffyâ€) Pauley; sister, Patricia Cigich; and sister-in-law, Audrey Kohut. Survived by loving daughter, Vickie, wife...
Robert W. Horten Sr.
Nov 18, 2014
Horten Sr. – Robert W., “Bobâ€, 93, Adams Township, passed away on November 18, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 3, 1921 in Johnstown, son of Robert J. and Anna G. (Burns) Horten. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald J.; sisters-in-law, Bernadette M. (Held) Horten and Florence M. Zips. He is survived by his loving wife...
Noah S. Martin
Nov 16, 2014
Martin – The Rev. Dr. Noah S., 74, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2014 at his residence. Born on January 27, 1940 in Ephrata, PA, son of Noah Z. and Susanna W. (Sensenig) Martin. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Isaac, Anna Mary Stauffer, Clarence (Eleanora) Martin, Dorothy (John) Freed; brother-in-law, Leon Weber....
Christopher D. Bloom
Nov 13, 2014
Bloom, Christopher David, 35, Windber. Passed away unexpectedly on Novemeber 13 2014. Born October 27, 1979, in Johnstown. Chris was Survived by two sons, Boston (12) and Trason (9), Mother Glenda Bloom, Father, Kenneth L (Eileen) Bloom Sr., Siblings Kenneth L (Judy) Bloom Jr., Sisters, Kimberly J Bloom and Corin D (Anthony Smith). Nieces and Nephew, Kayla Bloom, Ashley Bloom, Tiera Smith and...
Edward L. Smith
Nov 11, 2014
Smith, Edward L., 97, of Richland. Died Nov. 11, 2014, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born May 19 1917 in Johnstown. Son of the late Edward J. and Florence (Lee) Smith. Also preceded in death by wife, Rose Vivian. Survived by son Jeffrey L., married to the former Barbara L. Matvya, Bridgeville, PA; daughter, Judith A., wife of Philip E. Staib,...
Josephine Campagna
Nov 9, 2014
Campagna, Josephine “Joâ€, 90, Forest Hills Personal Care Home, Sidman, formerly of Johnstown. Died Nov. 9, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 25, 1924, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Carmela (Turturici) Campagna. Also preceded in death by brothers, Anthony and Sam. Survived by brothers, Michael (Betty) and Frank (Betty dec’d) Campagna, with whom she resided for...
Rhea M. Barker
Nov 6, 2014
Barker, Rhea Marie (Gindlesperger), 88, of Richland. Passed away Nov. 6, 2014, at Arbutus Park Manor. Rhea was born November 9, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Lloyd and Gertrude (Henze) Gindlesperger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ned to whom she had been married for 60 years; infant brother Lloyd Jr., and stepmother...
Dorothy M. Matala
Nov 2, 2014
Matala – Dorothy M. “Dotâ€, 92, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 24, 1922 in Johnstown, daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Kozmernik) Draksler. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Matala Sr.; brothers, John, Andy, Joe, Jack, and Felix; sisters, Mary Oliver, Marie Slabe, Sophie...
Hilda J. Livingston
Nov 2, 2014
Livingston – Hilda J., 60, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014 at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian. Born on April 25, 1954 in Johnstown, daughter of George J. and Betty J. (Russell) Livingston. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wayne J.; sister, Norma “Jane†Livingston and brother-in-law, Ron Graham. She is survived by her loving...
Lydia N. Boxler
Oct 30, 2014
Boxler, Lydia N., 93, Quemahoning Towers, formerly of Richland. Died Oct. 30, 2014, in Mifflintown, PA. Born March 3, 1921, in Windber. Daughter of the late Andrew and Louise (Lilly) McDowell. Also preceded in death by husband, Benjamin J. Boxler in 1965 and sons, John T. Boxler who was killed during Desert Storm;and David A. Boxler; daughter, Margaret A. Claxton;...
Joan C. Buterbaugh
Oct 23, 2014
Buterbaugh – Joan C., 83, Parkhill, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2014 at her residence. Born on December 24, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Obert and Alice (Clawson) Erwin. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred L Buterbaugh Sr.; son, Robert Paul; daughters-in-law, Micki (Callan) Buterbaugh and Theresa (Naugle) Buterbaugh and sister, Nancy Yesh. She...
Evelyn R. Biber
Oct 23, 2014
Biber, Evelyn R., 76, of Richland Township, passed away on October 23, 2014 at Windber Hospice. She was born on April 20, 1938, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Stephen and Rose (Demor) Slavick. Preceded in death by husband, Elgene J., “Gene†Biber; brothers, Stephen M. Slavik and Richard Slavick; brother-in-law, Francis S. Hoffman and a sister-in-law, Loretta A. Slavick....
Marjorie C. Metzler
Oct 22, 2014
Metzler – Marjorie C, 89, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 17, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Harry and Margaret (O’Farrell) Baserman. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick K. Metzler; sister, Ruth Adams; brother, James; infant brother, Harry and son-in-law, Albert C. Kreipl Jr. She...
Melverta M. Stanley
Oct 13, 2014
Stanley – Melverta, M., “Bert†82, Summerhill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2014. Born on November 20, 1931 in Johnstown, daughter of Wallace “Amos†and Esther (Varner) Mathieson. Preceded in death by her parents; sons-n-law, Mark R. Reynolds and Michael J. Kauffman and brothers, Wallace and Merle. She is survived by her loving husband...
Ruth E. Mills
Oct 11, 2014
Mills, Ruth E., 98, of Johnstown. Died on October 11, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Feb. 12, 1916, in Franklin Boro. Daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Yeager) Woy. Also preceded in death by husband of 34 years, Russell Flemming Mills; brother, William Woy; and sisters, Anna Laura Moore and Lucille Fern Weaver. Survived by son, David, married...
Helen Veronica Partsch
Oct 10, 2014
Partsch - Helen Veronica, 99, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2014. Born on April 19, 1915 in Johnstown, daughter of Leopold and Veronica (Dziurdzik) Schmidt. Preceded in death by parents; husband, William H.; three sisters, and daughter, Mary Elaine Hauser. She is survived by daughters, Arlene, wife of John Hamilton, Waxahachie, TX; Helen, wife of...
Sylvester J. Wissinger
Oct 9, 2014
Wissinger – Sylvester J., 88, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014. Born on February 26, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Harry and Helen (Pfiel) Wissinger. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Phyllis. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Janet L. (Thomstatter) Wissinger, Johnstown; children, John W., AL and Catherine L.,...
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