Obituaries
Richard G. Newill
May 31, 2014
Newill, Richard G., 62, Conemaugh, formerly of Dawson, PA. Died suddenly May 31, 2014, at home. Born Nov. 23, 1951, Connellsville, PA. Son of the late John Richard and Alverta June (Cable) Newill. Also preceded in death by nephew, Brian Campbell; brother-in law, Patrick Campbell; and father-in-law, Anthony Kowal. Survived by wife of 17 years, Veronica “Ronnie†(Kowal); sister, Karen (Newill) Campbell;...
Opal V. Burgan
May 27, 2014
Burgan, Opal V, 88, of Richland. Died May 27, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1926, in Elton. Daughter of the late Mahlon J. and Maude L. (Harbaugh) Lehman. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert F. Burgan in 1991; siblings, Kenneth, Ruth Feathers, Iva Sipe, Zeda Schrack, Erma Stufft, Raymond, James and Geraldine Ickes. Survived by children;...
Roxie E. Grove
May 20, 2014
Grove- Roxie E., 89, East Taylor, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2014, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born on July 2, 1924, in Beaverdale, PA; daughter of the late Irvin E. and Amanda S. (Lewis) Foust. She was preceded in death by husband Williard H. Grove; brother Irvin Jr. and sister, Elizabeth Gartland. She is survived...
Naomi L. Blough
May 19, 2014
Blough, Naomi L., 92, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2014, at Arbutus Manor. Born December 9, 1921, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Luther William and Margaret Ellen (Dougherty) Harris. Also preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Blair F. Blough; son, Paul L. in infancy; granddaughter, Carrie Anne; and these siblings; Ida...
Arlene J. Preston
May 12, 2014
Preston, Arlene J., 70, of Greenbelt, MD, formerly of Conemaugh, passed away at her home on May 12, 2014 under hospice care. Daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Conrad) Dick. Survived by sisters, Audrey Ipakchian, Joan Bonnefond, and Marilyn Goodall; brother, Larry Dickson; and four nephews. Family and Friends will be received from 12 Noon until time of Memorial...
Linsey M. Wolfe
May 10, 2014
Wolfe, Linsey M., 20, Dale Borough. Died May 10, 2014, at home. Born May 4, 1994, in Johnstown. Daughter of Ronald W. and Carolyn M. (Ribblet) Wolfe. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Gerald L. Ribblet and maternal grandparents, Clarence and Romayne Wolfe. In addition to her parents she is survived by son, Landon; brother, Wesley; grandmother, Barbara Knecht; and...
Ethlyn B. Jones
May 6, 2014
Jones – Ethlyn B., 98, Windber, formerly of Northern Cambria, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014 at the Pettikoffer House, Windber, PA. Born on September 29, 1915 in Spangler, PA, daughter of Thomas “OT†and Ada (Berringer) Scollon. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Jones; siblings, Eleanor Frykland, Mildred Johnson, and Reed. She is...
Robert J. Slaventa
May 6, 2014
Slaventa – Robert J., “Bobâ€, 54, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 8, 1959 in Johnstown, son of Francis C. and Helen M. (Pinkas) Slaventa. Preceded in death by his father; infant brother, Thomas and sister, Louise. In addition to his mother he is survived by...
Margaret H. Davison
May 5, 2014
Davison, Margaret H., “Pegâ€, 92, of Vinco, formerly of Park Hill, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on July 26, 1921 in Marcus Hook, PA. Daughter of Samuel and Edith (Hodgson) Cordingley. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, 1st Sgt. E.F. “Dink†Leamer, United States Marine Corps., Retired and second...
Ruth H. Legdon
May 3, 2014
Legdon – Ruth, 89, Richland Township, passed away on May 3, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 26, 1924 in Hastings, PA, daughter of George B. and Helen (Forberger) Chigas. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bill Legdon. She is survived by her loving children, Roberta Legdon, Frederick, MD and William R. Legdon, Richland Township; granddaughter,...
Laverne A. Trent
May 1, 2014
Trent, Laverne M., 98, of Geistown. Died May 1, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born April 27, 1916, in Berlin, PA. Daughter of the late Reon M. and Arabelle B. (Miller) Glessner.Also preceded in death by husband, Glenn A. Trent, sister, Ruth Cessna; niece, Brenda Pearson; nephew, Rodney Trent; brother-in-law, Eugene Trent and sister-in-law, Betty Trent. Survived by daughter Joyce...
Nancy A. Ling
Apr 30, 2014
Ling, Nancy A, 50, Parkhill. Died April 30, 2014, at home. Born July 25, 1963, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Howard O. and Edith E. (Smay-Orawiec). Also preceeded in death by brother, Howard Orlando Grief Jr. Survived by Husband of 11 yrs, Richard L Ling; Children, Jeremy (Melissa) Varner, Daisytown ; Zachary Clair Varner, Johnstown; and Ashley Ann Varner,...
Dorothy A. Stroz
Apr 26, 2014
Stroz, Dorothy A., 90, Johnstown, passed away serenely at Windber Hospice April 26, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 23, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank William and Agnes Marie (Kohler) Partsch. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Donald, Albert, Victor, and Herbert Partsch and sister Mary Joanne Partsch. Survived by husband of 57 years, Merle Stroz and daughter Dorothy Louise,...
Charles F. Nagle Jr.
Apr 24, 2014
Nagle – Charles F. Jr., “Bud, 007â€, 62, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2014 at UPMC Montifiore, Pittsburgh. Born on August 1, 1951 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles F. Sr. and Betty A. (Pekera) Nagle. He is survived by his loving son, Justin C., married to the former Kelly N. Weisbrodt, Richland...
Harry Buriak
Apr 23, 2014
Buriak – Harry, 88, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on March 23, 1926 in Johnstown, son of Metro and Mary (Torpila) Buriak. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia M. “Toots†(Rolish) Buriak; sisters, Anna Slavich, Pearl Muharsky, Nellie Botteicher, Catherine Fuehr, and Helen Newman and sister-in-law,...
Violet Eileen Sexton
Apr 23, 2014
Sexton, Violet Eileen, 85, of Elton. Passed away April 23, 2014, at Laurelwood Care Center. Born May 2, 1928, in Elton. Daughter of Walter R. and Julia (Hoffman ) Gearhart. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael Daniel Sexton; brothers Earl, George, Edwin, Forrest, Vernon and Warren; sisters Thelma Naugle, Olive Wilson and Leah Jean Ferrier; and half brother , Walter Berkeley. Survived by loving daughters,...
Joseph Rishell
Apr 20, 2014
RISHELL -- Joseph, "Bud", 76, Eighth Ward, formerly of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away on April 20, 2014, at Laurelwood Care Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 29, 1937, in East Conemaugh Borough. Preceded in death on May 24, 2012, by wife of 52 years, Margaret L. (Bosser) Rishell. They were married on May 7, 1960 at Assumption...
Anna E. Katawczik
Apr 18, 2014
Katawczik, Anna E., 93, of Conemaugh Township, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014 at Laurel View Village. Born on November 28, 1920 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Resick) Russ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, John “Bill†Katawczik; brother, Edward. She is survived by her loving...
Wayne R. Bailey
Apr 18, 2014
Bailey – Wayne R., 53, South Fork, passed away unexpectedly on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at his home. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1960 in Johnstown, son of John R. and Dorothy M. (Eppley) Bailey. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Danny “Pete†Bailey. He will be mourned by his loving wife and best friend Deettra “Dee...
Ruth M. Ziemba
Apr 4, 2014
Ziemba – Ruth M., 84, Cover Hill, formerly of Park Hill, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2014 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on September 17, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of George and Mae (Conrad) Miskowitz. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester A. Ziemba Sr. and daughter-in-law, Beverly D. Ziemba. She is survived by...
