Obituaries
Arnold P. Fyock
Aug 18, 2014
Fyock – Arnold P., “Arnieâ€, 76, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2014 at his residence. Born on January 21, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Merle E. and Elizabeth C. (Held) Fyock. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen Sustersich, Mary Jane Kleitches, infant sister Arlene Fyock, and Donna Hillegas and sister-in-law,...
Stephen J. Figard
Aug 12, 2014
Figard – Stephen J., 66, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2014 at his residence. Born on March 9, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Floyd and Margaret W. (Garrety) Figard. Preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Garrety; brother, Blair Figard. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara M....
Alvin Samuel Selfridge
Aug 10, 2014
Selfridge – Alvin S., “Sam†, 72, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2014 at St. Jude Haven. Born on February 20, 1942 in Johnstown, son of Alvin E. and Eleanor (LaSator) Selfridge. Preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ronald Ballow. He is survived by his loving children, Chris, married to the...
Vivian Curry
Aug 10, 2014
Curry – Vivian, 92, formerly of Johnstown, PA went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2014 at her daughter’s residence in Cortland, OH. Born on March 24, 1922 in Juniata, PA, daughter of George and Sadie Saleeba. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex Curry; daughters, Georgeann and Jacqueline Curry; sisters, Matilda Evans, Nellie Kovac, Betty Sipes...
Peter "Pedro" Diez del Rio
Aug 9, 2014
Diez del Rio, Peter or Pedro, 95, of Richland Township, died August 9, 2014 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born April 27, 1919 in Bonar, Spain. Son of the late Valentin Diez and Amalia del Rio. Survived by loving wife of many years, Isabel Donate Pelegri. U.S. Army Veteran serving in WW II. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:30 PM Monday at...
Carol A. Clark
Aug 7, 2014
Clark, Carol A., 69, of East Conemaugh. Went to be with the Lord after a hard fought 14 years with ovarian cancer. Born June 16, 1945, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Robert “Blair†and Dorothy “Toots†(Lee) Piker. Also preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Richard; sister, Viola “Cookie†Gustkey; beloved nephew Sam Poprich; and her 3 loved...
Kathleen Pavlick
Aug 7, 2014
Pavlick, Kathleen, 54, of Vinco. Died August 7, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 29, 1959 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Kurtz) Gay. Survived by husband of 19 years, Robert D. Pavlick Jr.: children Melissa Barrett and Edwin Krise: step children Jessica (Timothy) Lawrence, Steven (Shannon) Pavlick, Rebecca (Paul) Freeman, Amanda and Sandy Pavlick: grandchildren...
Jene K. Younkin
Aug 5, 2014
Younkin, Jene K., 64, of Hume, VA. Died Aug. 5, 2014 in VA. Born October 29, 1949, in Brookville, PA. Daughter of Allan W. and Sarah J. (Armstrong) Porsch. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by mother, Emporium, PA; loving husband, Gary A. Younkin; siblings, Raymond (Susan Younkin) Porsch, Johnstown, PA; Marilyn (Eric) Erickson, Emporium, PA; Curtis Porsch, Waterloo, NY; and Lesley...
Joyce L. Barabus
Aug 4, 2014
Barbus, Joyce L., 49, of East Conemaugh, passed away on August 4, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was born January 13, 1965 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Joseph S. Barbus and Dorothy M. (Lebosky) Barbus, East Conemaugh. Preceeded in death by father; sisters, Melanie Barbus, Elayne M. Barbus-McMinn and Barbara J....
Albert G. Schmalz
Aug 1, 2014
Schmalz, Albert G, 76, of Parkhill. Died August 1, 2014, at Home. Born Jan. 1, 1938 in Johnstown. Son of the late Albert and Dorothy (Semft) Schmalz. Survived by wife, Peggy L. (Stauffer) Schmalz; sons, Albert, Jr. and William; step son, Albert Oakman; numerous grandchildren; and sister, Gloria (Jim) Hostetler. Retired coal miner with UMWA. Private viewing and Blessing service...
Kathleen L. Geiser
Jul 29, 2014
Geiser, Kathleen L., 84, of Oakland. Died July 29, 2014 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 23, 1930 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Louis F. and Catherine (Gill) Midderhoff. Also preceded in death by a brother Louis and grandson Richard in infancy. Survived by husband of 63 years, Ronald C. Geiser; children, Christine A. and husband Gregory Glova; Rene L. and husband Victor Hrescak...
Aubry Anna Wike
Jul 27, 2014
Wike, Aubry Anna, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014 at Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC. Infant daughter of Joshua K. and Danette M. (Reiking) Wike, Geistown Borough. In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal great grandfather, Del Legg, Richland Township; maternal grandmother, Kimberly D., wife of Rick Manuel, North Fort Myers, FL;...
Beverly A. Kocis
Jul 24, 2014
Kocis, Mrs. Beverly A. (Ling), 77, Died July 24, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 8, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Charles E. and Louise (Albert) Ling. Survived by loving husband of 58 years Joseph P. Kocis; son Joseph P. Kocis married to Laura (Everson), Orlando, FL; daughters Lori Gillespie, Shrewsbury, PA; and Amy Brandau married to Martin Brandau,...
John R. Haywood
Jul 24, 2014
Haywood, John R., 82, of Richland Townhip, went to be with the Lord July 24, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born on March 27, 1932 in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Sarah A. (Hugill) Haywood. He is survived by his loving wife, Yolanda (Gallo) Haywood; son, John Jeffrey, married to the former Viviane Frias, CA; daughter, Renee...
Cecelia C. Duncan
Jul 22, 2014
Duncan, Cecelia C., “Sueâ€, 78, of Johnstown. Died July 22, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Aug. 14, 1935, in Greensburg. Daughter of the late Michael Krompholtz and Gertrude Nelson. Also preceded in death by daughters; Erna Yoder and Caroline Sue Duncan and sons; David Duncan and Dwight Duncan; brothers, Michael and Howard Krompholtz; and former husband, Wendell Duncan. Survived...
H. Ross Blackburn
Jul 20, 2014
Blackburn, H. Ross, 87, Richland Township, died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on July 20, 2014, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 16, 1926, in Johnstown, son of Thomas and Arminta (Saylor) Blackburn. Preceded in death by parents and wife of 54 years, Janet (Baumgardner). Survived by children: Brian Ross, married to Delores (Morbit), and Lori, married to Rick Wagner,...
Concetta M. Saly
Jul 17, 2014
Saly – Concetta M., 93, Oakland, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2014 at Laurelview Village, Davidsville. Born on August 28, 1920 in Johnstown, daughter of Samuel and Marie (Cotroneo) Maiorana. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 63 years, James V. Saly; sisters, Angela Maiorana and Joanne Phenicie. She is survived by her loving children, Candice...
Jack D. Foust Sr.
Jul 15, 2014
Foust – Jack D. Sr., 84, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2014 at the Holidaysburg Veterans Hospital. Born on October 10, 1929 in Johnstown, son of Irvin Sr. and Amanda (Lewis) Foust. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy L. (Grove) Foust; sons, Jay Michael and Todd William; sisters, Elizabeth Garland and...
Alfred E. Kelley
Jul 12, 2014
Kelley – Alfred E., “Skipâ€, 77, Elton, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2014 at his residence. Born on October 7, 1936 in Elton, son of the late George E. and Alma L. (Golden) Kelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Evelyn B. (Zolnosky) Kelley; children, Dara L., wife of Stephen Kendera, Vinco,...
Ira J. Gilkey
Jul 11, 2014
Gilkey – Ira J., 65, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital. Born on June 20, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Edward J. and Arlene J. (Horner) Gilkey, Johnstown. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Ira Gilkey; maternal grandfather, Clarence Horner; maternal grandmother, Zora Horner and mother-in-law, Theresa Thomas. He is...
