Obituaries
Francis C. Kleinmeyer
Mar 5, 2015
Kleinmeyer – Francis C., 80, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on January 15, 1935 in Johnstown, son of Frank E. and Anna G. (Steeg) Kleinmeyer. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Ann (Hiborik) Kleinmeyer; 2 sisters; best friend, Woody “Elwood†Glacken, and his german shepherd,...
Mary E. Fritz
Mar 5, 2015
Fritz, Mary E., 53, of Richland. Passed peacefully with her family by her side Mar. 5, 2015, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born Oct. 2, 1961, in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Ralph and Patricia (O’Connor) Pillage. Survived by husband of 35 years, William T. Fritz, MD; children, Kristine; Andrea and husband, Devin McDermott; Mark and Kaitlin. Granddaughter, Brielle McDermott. Sister...
Helen Katherine Zelek
Mar 2, 2015
Zelek - Helen Katherine, 91, of Indiana, PA, formerly of Johnstown, passed gracefully from our hearts into God’s hands on March 2, 2015 at St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA. Helen was born September 10, 1923 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of John and Anna (Fitczyk) Ponczek. In 1944, she married and spent 66 ½ loving years with her husband, 2nd...
Paulette I. Filorimo
Feb 28, 2015
Filorimo – Paulette I., “Poâ€, 62, Dale Borough, formerly of East Conemaugh, went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2015 at her residence. Born on October 7, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph Filorimo and Delores (Hildebrand) Rhodes. Preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Joseph W. and Samuel K. Filorimo. She is survived by her loving...
Dr. David C. Borecky
Feb 28, 2015
Borecky, David C., M.D., 87, of Richland. Died Feb. 28, 2015, at home. Born Aug. 5, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late Joseph and Mary (Richwals) Borecky. Also preceded in death by brother Richard. Survived by wife of 65 years, Gloria Wess Borecky; and children, Carl David, married to former Beth Trojac; and Karla, wife of Scott Foust; brother...
Robert E. Brubaker
Feb 26, 2015
Brubaker – Robert E., “Bobâ€, 90, of Davidsville, formerly of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center with family by his side. Born on March 23, 1924 in Windber, son of E. Paul and Edna E. (Lehman) Brubaker. Preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, David, Benjamin and Thomas Brubaker. He is survived by...
Alex Refi
Feb 24, 2015
Refi, Alex, “Chibbiâ€, 86, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Adams Township, died on February 24, 2015, at his residence. Born June 18, 1928 in Windber. Son of the late Alexander and Helen (Nemeth) Refi. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy A. (Wingard) Refi and sisters, Irene Doody, Ethel Jordan, and Anna Cirillo....
Terry A. Waltz
Feb 22, 2015
At Terry Waltz request there will be no public viewing or service. Private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Donald R. Frampton
Feb 17, 2015
Frampton - Donald R., “Tubbaâ€, 58, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2015 at his residence. Born on October 2, 1956 in Johnstown, son of the late Stanley Niepoky and the late Betty Lou (Frampton) Faight. He is survived by his loving brother, Michael C. Faight, married to the former Mary Patterson, East Conemaugh;...
Bruce A. Profaizer
Feb 13, 2015
Profaizer, Bruce A., 39, Geistown. Died Feb. 13, 2015. Born July 12, 1975, in Johnstown. Son of Anthony A. Profaizer and Roberta R. Holtzman. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Aldo and Louise Profaizer and maternal grandparents Frank and Helen Holtzman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sister, Arleen Profaizer, White Plains, NY; and brother, Russell Profaizer,...
Matthew Lee Winkelman
Feb 12, 2015
Winkelman, Matthew Lee, 30, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2015 in San Antonio, TX while at his mothers. Born on July 23, 1984 in Johnstown, son of Randy Stauffer and Brenda Winkelman. Preceded in death by grandfather, Angelo Pelosi; uncles, Brian, Joseph, Timothy, and William Winkelman; He is survived by his loving children, Jada...
Roger A. Daniels
Feb 10, 2015
Daniels, Roger A., “Specâ€, 85, of Richland. Died Feb. 10, 2015, at Arbutus Manor. Born Sept. 10, 1929, in Kimball, NE. Son of the late John and Theresa (Wilson) Daniels. Preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer in 1994; and 2 brothers. Survived by wife of 62 years, Marilou; son David (Sharon Prudhoe), Richland; granddaughters, Sarah (Michael) Drudy and Katelyn Daniels....
Olga Butts
Feb 9, 2015
Butts – Olga, 86, Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on November 17, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Eli and Anna Babics. Preceded in death by parents; siblings, Don, Mike, Delores Holtsman, Walter, and Ruby Incardona. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William G. Butts,...
James E. McNulty
Feb 3, 2015
McNulty, James E., 87, of Richland Township. Died Feb. 3, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 19, 1927, in Jeanette, PA. Son of the late James and Ruth (Yahnert) McNulty. Raised by grandparents, Earl and Rosella Yahnert. Also preceded in death by brothers; Robert and William; and sisters Joanne Mills and Betty Ruth Goughnour. Survived by wife of 64 years,...
Leora R. Wolfhope
Feb 2, 2015
Wolfhope – Leora R., “Leeâ€, 89, Elton, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2015 at Country Manor Living, Jerome, PA. Born October 22, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Calvin Blair and Bertha M. (Brant) Repine. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert D. Wolfhope; daughter, Joanne R. Keyes; daughter-in-law, Debra (Burkett) Wolfhope; sister, Lesta Kuhn and...
Frances J. Bolvin
Feb 1, 2015
Bolvin, Frances J., “Aunt Franâ€, 83, of Johnstown and Everett, PA. Died Feb. 1, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. Born April 2, 1931, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Jack and Della (George) Griffith. Preceded in death by loving husband James Bolvin; and brother, Jack Griffith. Survived by brother, Dr. Glenn Griffith, married to Anna Mae (Sax), Johnstown;...
Threse F. Baywood
Jan 31, 2015
Baywood, Threse F., “Mrs. B “, 87, of Johnstown. Died Jan. 31, 2015, at Windber Hospice after a brief illness. Born Dec. 6, 1927, in Windber. Daughter of the late John and Rose Marie (Marano) Capatch. Also preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Baywood in 1974; brother, Jack Capatch; sister, Edna Mae Petronick-Worthington; and long time companion, Edward Kuzma....
Alvin E. Comeau
Jan 26, 2015
Comeau, Alvin E., 67, of Richland. Died January, 26, 2015 at home. Born August 1st, 1947 in Chipman, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of the late Sylvain and Annie (Richard) Comeau. Also Preceded in death by brothers; Raymond, Sylvio, and Jean Paul Comeau. Survived by wife of 29 years, Tammy J. (Brush); children Debi A. (Brian) Andres, of Corona, Ca. David...
Alberta A. Pudliner
Jan 26, 2015
Pudliner – Alberta A., 85, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2015 at Golden Living Center. She was born on May 10, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Vogel) Senft. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert H., “Puddy†Pudliner; son-in-law, Dr. George Kresak; brothers-in-law, Leo Heinrich, Bernard Karl,...
Kimberly A. Lesperance
Jan 26, 2015
Lesperance, Kimberly A. (Bloom), 40, Johnstown, went to be with the blessed Lord on January 26, 2015. Survived by father, Galen Bloom, widower of Patricia; mother, Bonnie Freeman wife of Richard; husband, Greg Lesperance; daughter, Samantha Grela; stepson, Zackery Lesperance; parents-in-law, Paul and Louise Lesperance; brothers, Dennis Bloom, married to Melissa and Bob Bloom, married to Francine; brother-in-law, Nick Lesperance;...
