Obituaries
Winona R. Hildebrand
Nov 29, 2013
Hildebrand, Winona R., “Nonieâ€, 90, of Vinco went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2013 at her residence. She was born on October 5, 1923 in Johnstown. Daughter of Edward T. and Bertha M. (Covalt) Mackall. Preceded in death by parents and a brother, Glenn L. Mackall. Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Robert P. Hildebrand, Vinco;...
Raymond F. Cassidy
Nov 25, 2013
Cassidy, Raymond F.88, of Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on Nov. 25, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 9, 1924, in Patton. Son of the late Leonard P. and Helen (Balon) Cassidy. Also preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Dorothy J. (Helsel) Cassidy. Survived by children; Patricia Feathers, Mary Lou Yarnavick, S. Michael, married...
Pauline E. Tipton
Nov 23, 2013
Tipton, Pauline E., 85, Richland Township. Died Nov. 23, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born April 10, 1928, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Peter E. and Edna Mary (Krise) Schaller. Also preceded in death by husband, Charles R. Tipton; and Sister Gladys A. Weaver. Survived by sons; Russell C. and daughter in law, Judy Bloom; and their children, Elliott...
Margaret Ruth Sedlmeyer
Nov 21, 2013
Sedlmeyer, Margaret Ruth (Moehler), “Doo Deeâ€, 94, of Daisytown, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2013 at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born on December 7, 1918 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Oldham ) Moehler. Also preceded in death by husband, Raymond Harold; brothers, Daniel and Robert. She is survived by daughters, Linda married to Larry LaBar...
Sally J. Toth
Nov 20, 2013
Toth, Sally J. “Jeanieâ€, 39, of East Conemaugh Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013 at her residence. Born on October 6, 1974 in Johnstown, daughter of Russell A. and Sally J. (Livingston) Moehler, Johnstown, PA. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Jason J. Toth, East Conemaugh Borough; children, Zach W.,...
Ann Papinchak
Nov 18, 2013
Papinchak, Ann, 87, of Salix, PA, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2013 at her residence. Born on November 4, 1926 in Vintondale, daughter of Michael and Catherine (Hensal) Pascovich. Preceded in death by parents; step father, Stanley J. Skowron; husband, Michael B. Papinchak; son, Michael B. Papinchak; grandsons, Damian E. and Jamie R. Papinchak; brother, John....
Donald M. McAfee
Nov 16, 2013
McAfee, Donald M., 84, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2013 at Windber Hospice. Born on December 10, 1928 in Johnstown, son of Irvin and Ruby (Fogle) McAfee. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Lila Visosky, Shirley Glass; brother, Ned McAfee. He is survived by his loving wife of 61years, Helen (McAleer) McAfee, Richland...
Geraldine R. Fetterman
Nov 13, 2013
Fetterman, Geraldine R., 92, of Richland. Died Nov. 13, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born Aug. 12, 1921, in Echo. Daughter of the late Harve and Ona (Reffner) Teeter. Also preceded in death by husband, A. Hobart Fetterman; son, Edward; and sister, Fay Hart. Survived by son; Jay D. Fetterman; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Gwen (John) Volk. Graduate...
Ann Simmons
Nov 11, 2013
Simmons – Ann, 69, Westmont, died Nov. 11, 2013, of cardiac failure at home. Born Jan. 1, 1944, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Hamonko) Simonovich. Preceded in death by parents and husband, William (Bill) Simmons and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including her Aunt Jenny (Jean Jerz) as Ann thought of her as her second mother. Survived by beloved...
Dorothy E. Ripple
Nov 7, 2013
Ripple, Dorothy E., 90, of Richland. Died November 7, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 15, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio. Daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Olah) Gerfy. Also preceded in death by husband Earl; and brother, Franklin Gerfy. Survived by sons; Roger, Gary (Monica); Jerry (Paula) all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Adam (Ronda) and Tim; great grandchildren, Nate...
Alma C. Facci
Nov 6, 2013
Facci, Alma C., “Kasâ€, 87, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on June 14, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Conrad F. and Marie G. (Pfiel) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Nicholas J. Facci Sr., to whom she was married for 39 years; siblings, Helen Foltin, Conrad...
Jean Ann Chase
Nov 4, 2013
Chase, Jean Ann, 84, of High Point, NC, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2013 at The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation and Recovery Center, , Jamestown, NC. She was born on April 9, 1929 in Patton, PA, daughter of Alvin M. and Ruth A. (Boley) Dietrick. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James...
Ronald J. Gossard
Oct 31, 2013
Gossard, Ronald J., 74, Richland, died October 31, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born December 28, 1938, in Johnstown, son of the late Irvin and Betty (Yingling) Gossard. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley J. (Ofsanko) Gossard, whom he married November 17, 1956; beloved children, daughter Sheree L. Kastner, Frederick, Maryland...
Bessie Krzanowsky
Oct 29, 2013
Krzanowsky, Bessie, 84, of Parkhill. Died Oct. 29, 2013, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born Jan. 12, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Samuel and Milka (Kosjer) Ribich. Also preceded in death by husband, Blaine Krzanowsky; siblings, Mildred “Mitzi†Stermec, George, Nicholas and Michael Ribich and best friend, Rose Zajdel. Survived by sons; Edward Joseph, Lancaster, PA; and John Michael...
Larry G. LaBarko
Oct 29, 2013
LaBarko, Larry G., 62, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on November 4, 1950 in Johnstown. Son of the late Januardo and Nellie (Page) LaBarko. He is survived by his loving daughters, Shanna L., wife of Zoran Kaltenbaugh, Richland Township and Krista L., wife of Michael Rager, Johnstown; grandchildren,...
Frank J. Oravec
Oct 27, 2013
Oravec, Frank J., 81, of Richland. Went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2013, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 1932 in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Mary Anne (Gordian) Oravec. Also preceded in death by son; Matthew J. Oravec who died Oct. 18, 2013; siblings; Mary (Joseph) Bernas, Susan, Andrew J. (Anna Mae Kot),...
David C. Kmett Sr.
Oct 24, 2013
Kmett Sr., David C., “Daveâ€, 64, of East Conemaugh Borough, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 2, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of Andrew and Anna (Foster) Kmett. Preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Andrew and Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lillian M. (Williams) Kmett;...
Marjorie S. Smith
Oct 19, 2013
Smith, Marjorie S., 68, of Westmont died unexpectedly Oct. 19, 2013, in Washington Twp., Franklin County, PA, while returning from her grandson's football game. Marjorie was born June 27, 1945, in Kalamazoo, MI where she lived - along with her large extended family - for 22 years. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Ida (Pinkster) Schippers and sister of...
Nicholas N. Chirico
Oct 19, 2013
Chirico, Nicholas N., “Nickâ€, 82, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2013. He was born on October 5, 1931 in Hazelton, PA, son of John and Theresa (Ferraro) Chirico. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Shirley M. (Baldwin) Chirico; 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The passing of Nick and his late wife Shirley, ends...
Matthew J. Oravec
Oct 18, 2013
Oravec, Matthew Joseph, “Mattâ€, 38, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2013 at his residence. Born on October 4, 1975 in Johnstown. Son of Frank J. and Magdalen D. (Golian) Oravec, Richland Township. Preceded in death by Godmother, Dorothy Golian. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by brothers, Frank A., and...
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