Obituaries
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.,...
Paul D. Yoder
Oct 9, 2014
Yoder – Paul D., 84, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 9, 1930 in South Fork, son of Hiram S. and Mearle (Burnheimer) Yoder. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Winifred Yoder, Janet Bulvin, Mildred Wingard and Erlemond Hemker and brothers, Glenn and Carl. He is survived...
David D. Single Sr.
Oct 4, 2014
Single, Sr. – David D., 81, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2014 at home. Born on February 23, 1933 in Dunlo, son of Andrew and Mary (Busho) Single. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George, John, and Joseph. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann (Danko) Single,...
Dr. Alvy A. Walker
Oct 4, 2014
Dr. Walker, Alvy A., 87, Somerset, formerly of Richland Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and sister-in-law on October 4, 2014 at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset. Born on January 9, 1927 in Windber, son of Allison A. and Kathryn (MacDonald) Walker. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Blansett. He is survived by his loving...
John J. Dougherty
Oct 3, 2014
Dougherty, John J.,†Redâ€, “Jackâ€, “Docâ€, 81, of Upper Yoder. Died Oct. 3, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born April 18, 1933 in Johnstown. Son of the late James and Ida (Dunmyer) Dougherty. Preceded in death by parents, sister Betty Truscello, niece Maureen Truscello, and Ronald Ifft; grandsons Devon Polasko and Cole Campbell. Survived by wife Mary Jane...
Paul DeNeen Brant
Sep 30, 2014
Brant, Paul DeNeen, 91, of Richland, recently residing at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Died September 30, 2014 at Altoona UPMC Hospital. Born Aug. 26, 1923, in Somerset. Son of the late Paul Elwood and Marian (Wills) Brant. Survived by wife of 71 years, Blanche E. (Hinchliffe) and these children; Dennis (Marlene Shaffer), Richland; Darlene (Thomas) Tiffany, Richland; Devra (Gregory) Kline, Hampton,...
Mariek D. Payne
Sep 28, 2014
Payne, Mariek D., “Riekâ€, 20, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown. Died September 28, 2014, in Lawrence County. Born March 26, 1994 in Johnstown. He was the son of Linda Harris and Maurice Payne. Preceded in death by grandfather, Collie Mickens; great grandmother, Martha Harris; great grandfather, Hugh Harris; and great aunt Shirley Berry. Survived by grandparents, Edith Harris, Sandy Pridgen; brother, Dashaun Fields;...
Eva P. McFeaters-Wingard
Sep 21, 2014
McFeaters-Wingard – Eva P., 89, Geistown Borough, graduated to Glory on September 21, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 14, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of James E. and Thelma P. (Erb) Singer. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Robert L. McFeaters; brother, Donald Singer and beloved great grandson, Christopher Miller. She is survived by her loving husband...
Bertha Mae Mellott
Sep 20, 2014
Mellott, Bertha Mae (Block), 93, Johnstown, died September 20, 2014 at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born December 19, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Edward and Minnie (Gustkey) Block. She was the wife of the late Bernard A. Mellott, sister of the late Caroline, Margaret, Martha, Catherine, Dorothea, William, Henry, Edward and Herbert. She was the beloved...
Charles H. Saloga
Sep 20, 2014
Saloga, Charles H., 84, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2014. Born on June 28, 1930 in Decatur, IL, son of Ernest and Marie (Keck) Saloga . Preceded in death by parents, and brother, Ernest. He is survived by sons, Charles of Hacienda Heights, CA, and John married to Pamela (Lounsbury) of Johnstown; 10 grandchildren, 6...
Thomas E. Vitko, Sr.
Sep 17, 2014
Vitko, Thomas E. Sr., 71, of Richland. Died Sept. 17, 2014, at home. Born April 30, 1943, in Johnstown. Son of Katherine M. ( Barrese) Vitko. Preceded in death by parents, step-father, William Bisch; and brother-in-law, John Weimann. Survived by wife, Diane M. (Shopp); sons, Thomas (Carolyn) Vitko, Longs, SC; Bradley (Joseph) Vitko, Coatesville, PA; Justin (Ashley) Demiter, Murrells Inlet,...
Eva K. Brett
Aug 31, 2014
Brett, Eva K., 90, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 4, 1923 in East Conemaugh Borough. Daughter of Maurice G. and Josephine (Bittner) Johnson. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William M., “Bill†Brett and brother, Maurice “Mac†Johnson. She is survived by...
Mary F. Mangus
Aug 31, 2014
Mangus, Mary F., 92, Bedford, formerly of Richland and Westmont. Passed away on Aug. 31, 2014, at Donahue Manor. Born on June 3, 1922, in New Paris. Daughter of the late Ralph and Luella (Blackburn) Fetter. Also preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn and son-in-law Dr. Roger Morrell. Survived by her loving husband, Donald A. Mangus, Elmcroft Senior Living Center, Martinsburg, WV;...
Lois H. Morgart
Aug 29, 2014
Morgart, Lois H., 96, Johnstown and Charlston, SC. Passed away on August 29th, South Carolina. Lois was born September 28th, 1917 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late 2014, in Carl and Gertrude (Plack) Weaver. Also preceded in death by husband Robert E. Morgart on July 8th, 1997; brother Clair; two infant brothers; sister in-law Dorothy (Willis) Weaver; and brothers-in-law,...
Joseph G. Slifko
Aug 28, 2014
Slifko, Joseph G. Sr., 79, of Richland Township. Died Aug. 28, 2014, at home. Born Jan. 29, 1935, in Beaverdale. Son of the late Stephen and Helen (Puchan) Slifko. Also preceded in death by son, Richard L. Slifko. Survived by wife of 50 years, Judith E. (Wetzel); Children; Joseph Jr. (Laura) Slifko, Johnstown; Stephen J. (Kim) Slifko, Beaverdale; and Matthew...
Andrew S. Kush
Aug 26, 2014
Kush – Andrew S., “Andyâ€, 88, East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 22, 1925 in Windber, PA, son of Jacob and Mary (Putkalitzka) Kush. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Valeria Kush; infant grandson, Nathan Thomas Kush; brothers, Joseph and John; sisters, Helen Carter and...
Alma L. Lauffer
Aug 25, 2014
Lauffer – Alma L., 85, Mineral Point, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2014 at her residence. Born on January 27, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Harold A. and Vergie L. (Beckley) Rouzer. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George F. Lauffer Jr.; grandson, Kyle E. Schlosser; sister, Betty Heeney and brother, Alvin Rouzer. She is...
John J. Lyzinski
Aug 25, 2014
Lyzinski, John J., 91, of East Taylor Twp., passed away on August 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on February 13, 1923 in Colver, PA. Son of Frank and Felicia (Czajkowski) Lyzinski. Preceded in death by parents; wife Pia; sisters Laura Semetkosky and Cecelia Mahanski; great grandson Patrick Empfield and great granddaughter Alice Empfield. He is survived by children: David (Lydia),...
Heath R Clark
Aug 20, 2014
Clark, Heath R., 67, of Richland Township, died August 20, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born January 15, 1947 in Indiana, PA son of the late Fred and Dolores (Reed) Clark. At the request of the deceased all services and interment will be private. Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
Sherry Beth Hoskins
Aug 19, 2014
Hoskins, Sherry Beth, 61, of Johnstown, died August 19, 2014 at her home. Born July 15, 1953 in Orange, Texas. Daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Johnson) Burke. Survived by parents; daughter, Tamala Vann of Ohio; four grandchildren all of Ohio. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements by Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, 229-231 First Street, Conemaugh. Condolences may be posted to...
