Obituaries
Joseph R. Mowery
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...
Denis Mullaney
Dec 18, 2014
Mullaney, Denis, 88, of Reston, Virginia, formerly of Richland Township passed away on December 18, 2014, in VA. Born Oct.15, 1926, in Strokestown, Roscommon County, Ireland. Preceded in death by parents, brothers and sisters, and daughter, Juliann. Survived by his wife, Sheila, son William and his wife Terry, son Denis and his wife Mari, daughter Mary and her husband Steve, and grandchildren...
Deborah Cortez-Olcheski
Dec 18, 2014
Cortez-Olcheski, Deborah, 61, of Johnstown. Died Dec. 18, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 23, 1953, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Steven and Marjorie (Dawes) Ogiela. Survived by sister, Ellen (Bud) Knox, Texas; nieces and nephew, Christine Haer, Toni Knox, and Brian Knox. Private funeral services in care of Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)
Joan E. Enderlein
Dec 15, 2014
Enderlein – Joan E., 71, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 9, 1943 in Johnstown, daughter of Douglas and Dorothy (Radusin) Kekich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Enderlein; sisters, Dona Hamacek and Patricia Kekich and a brother, Daniel Kekich. She is survived by her loving nephews,...
Charles R. Boyer
Dec 15, 2014
Boyer, Charles R. “Charley†71, of Salix. Died Dec. 15, 2014, at home. Born Feb. 12, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of the late Harold S. “Bill†and Helen Jane (Wilson) Boyer. Also, preceded in death by daughter Dana L. Boyer; and father and mother in law, Donald and Marie Hostetler. Survived by wife of 35 years, Marian R. (Hostetler) Boyer; daughters...
Jane L. Lupek
Dec 14, 2014
Lupek – Jane L., “Moosieâ€, 81, East Taylor Township, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on December 14, 2014 at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born on October 27, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of Borgia and Jane (Wagner) Donnelly. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J., “Duck†Lupek on November 28, 2014; brothers, Richard,...
Dorothy M. Hohan
Dec 13, 2014
Hohan, Dorothy M., 91, Johnstown. Went to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2014, at Home. Born Mar. 6, 1923, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles F. and Elizabeth A. (Reighard) Hohan. Also preceded in death by sister Sara Simmons (Jess); infant brother Charles; sister Margaret Gillin; brother William Hohan (Louise); brother in law DuWayne Miller; niece Elizabeth Simmons...
Bertha D. Horten
Dec 13, 2014
Horten, Bertha D., 92, Adams Twp. Passed away Dec. 13, 2014, at Richland Woods. Born June 9, 1922, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Otto and Gunda (Fortsch) Zips. Preceded in death by husband of 68 years, Robert W. Horten who died Nov. 18, 2014; sister, Florence M. Zips; father and mother in law, Robert J. and Anna G. (Burns)...
Richard E. Coyle
Dec 12, 2014
Coyle, Richard E. Sr. “Skip†86, of Johnstown. Died December 11, 2014, at Windber Hospice. Born July 9, 1928, in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Emma (Gonda) Coyle. Also preceded in death by his Brother James Coyle who is survived by his wife Rose; Sister Patricia Wavrek and husband Cletus, and Son in Law Mike Moyer. Richard is survived by his loving...
Harry J. Bowers
Dec 9, 2014
Bowers – Harry J., 75, Vinco, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2014 at his residence. Born on November 26, 1939 in Johnstown, son of William M. and Anna S. (Miller) Bowers. Preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Harold “Butts†Gillespie. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Diane L. (Gillespie) Bowers,...
Pauline Alice Gillin
Dec 9, 2014
Gillin - Pauline Alice, 87, of Vinco, PA, died December 9, 2014 at The Presbyterian Home in Johnstown after a lengthy illness. Born August 30, 1927 in Bellefonte, PA. Daughter of William J. and Marie (Custer) Lucas. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Irvin Charles “Chuckâ€, Gillin and brother, William James Lucas Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law,...
James R. Chesnutwood
Dec 1, 2014
Chesnutwood – James R., 79, Salix. Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 30, 1935 in Walnut Grove, Johnstown, PA, son of Paul James and Ivy Mariah (Wolf) Chesnutwood. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Lee. He is...
Donald J. Lupek
Nov 28, 2014
Lupek – Donald J., “Duckâ€, 82, East Taylor Township, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on November 28, 2014 at Autumns View Personal Care Home, Portage, PA. Born on February 23, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Anna L. (Oravec) Lupek. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law, Richard, William and Patrick Donnelly and sister-in-law, Barbara...
Lawrence A. McCloskey
Nov 28, 2014
McCloskey – Lawrence A., “Larryâ€, 90, Richland Woods, Johnstown, formerly of Tire Hill, passed away on November 28, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on August 28, 1924 in Onnalinda, PA, son of the late Lawrence and Zofia (Slowik) McCloskey. He is survived by his loving wife of 35years, Nancy (Bollington) Howard McCloskey; daughters, Carol Partsch, Sharon Beckel and Debbie...
Joseph J. Polca
Nov 28, 2014
Polca – Joseph J., 55, of Woodvale, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 24, 1959 in Johnstown, son of the late Sante A. and Mary F. (Sheehan) Panasci, VA. In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving companion, Dana J. Delawder, Woodvale; former wife Melissa Agypt, Windber;...
Nellie A. Shultz
Nov 27, 2014
Shultz, Nellie A., 90, of Geistown Borough, died Nov. 27, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on January 16, 1924, in Strongstown. Daughter of the late Frank and Carrie (Ondriezek) Strong. She is also preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold R. Shultz; daughter, Darlene Shultz and a brother, Herbert Strong. Survived by sister-in-law, Faye Palinkas, Jerome; nieces, nephews and care...
Allen C. Ling
Nov 27, 2014
Ling – Allen C., “Alâ€, 59, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2014 at his residence. Born on December 17, 1954 in Johnstown, son of Aaron and Betty (Stephens) Ling. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Butch, David and Carl. He is survived by his loving daughter, Lisa, wife of Dan Hudack, East Taylor...
Deborah L. Levi-Mayberry
Nov 26, 2014
Levi-Mayberry, Deborah L., 59, Richland. Died Nov. 26, 2014, at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born April 28, 1955, in Johnstown. Daughter of Leo A. and Anita T. (Slomanson) Levi. Survived by parents, Richland; and husband, Joseph Patrick Mayberry; son, Troy Long and step-children, Brian and Kevin Mayberry; and grandson, Mason Long; Sister of Todd J. (Cindy Wentz-McLaughlin), Ricky L. (Roland) Lorans,...
Helen J. Pfaff
Nov 23, 2014
Pfaff, Helen J., 85, Arbutus Park Manor. Died Nov. 23, 2014, at the Manor. Born Jan. 18, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late W.C. and Alice. (Blackburn) Cuppett. Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by husband, Jack G. Pfaff; children; Melissa (Dan) Keaton, Plum Boro; Susan (Jim Dec’d)North, Wooster, OH; John (Brenda), Westerville, OH;...
Betty M. Grove
Nov 23, 2014
Grove, Betty M., 86, East Taylor Twp., formerly of East Conemaugh. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 23, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 3, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Horner) Meredith. Also preceded in death by husband, Glenn E. Grove; infant sons, Ricky and Randy; brothers, Charles “Chuckâ€, Wilbur...
