Obituaries
John Mikolich
Mar 23, 2014
Mikolich – John, 89, Cover Hill, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on December 5, 1924 in Acosta, PA, son of Charles and Mary (Miklowcic) Mikolich. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen (Gurich) Mikolich; siblings, Mary Mikolich, Frank, Agnes Wolpart, Charles J., Frances Huggins, Joseph, Anna Urbas, Josephine Bivona, Tony, Alice...
Robert L. Ruth
Mar 22, 2014
Ruth, Robert Lee, 97, Geistown. Died peacefully, March 22, 2014 in the loving care of his family. Born April 14, 1916, in Johnstown. Son of Leo and Florence (Karr) Ruth. Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 57 years, Mary Elizabeth (Kozora); son, Robert C. Ruth, spouse of Elaine (Genes); sister Dolores Vaught and husband Philip; Barbara Boxler and husband James;...
Thomas O. Vann
Mar 21, 2014
VANN – Thomas O.,82, Geistown, died peacefully at Windber Hospice on March 21, 2014. Born December 2, 1931, in Johnstown, son of the late Harry C. and Viola C. (Donnelly) Vann. Also preceded in death by sister, Shirley Grove, sister, Dolores Kimble, and brother, Harry S. Vann. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Helen J. (Sikora) Vann; son; Robert T....
Frank J. Bombach
Mar 21, 2014
Bombach, Frank J., “Farmerâ€, 97, of Vinco, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2014 at home in the presence of his family. He was born on January 10, 1917 in Vinco. Son of Anton and Elizabeth (Kosmatin) Bombach. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Eleanor Ruth Bombach; brothers, Anthony and Karl; sisters, Amelia...
Robert F. Birtle
Mar 17, 2014
Birtle – Robert F., “Bobâ€, 82, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on August 29, 1931 in Johnstown, son of Leonard M. and Velma R. (McMillan) Birtle. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Leonard L. and sister-in-law, Lois J. (Wingard) Birtle. He is survived by his loving wife of 62...
Eileen M. Bassett
Mar 16, 2014
Bassett, Eileen M., 85, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord March 16, 2014 at her residence. Born June 26, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Clare and Charlotte O’Connor. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oren Wayne Bassett; great-grandson, Derrick Imler; son-in-law, Daniel Alexander; sister, Hilda J. Cemo and brother-in-law, George Cemo. Eileen is survived by her...
Judith Ann Csamer
Mar 11, 2014
Csamer – Judith Ann, “Judyâ€, 67, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014 at her residence. Born on September 13, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of John T. Costlow and Richard C. Sr. and Olive F. (Stegman) Irvin. Preceded in death by parents and brother, James E. Costlow. She is survived by her loving husband...
Edwin F. Post
Mar 11, 2014
Post, Edwin F., 96, of Belmont. Died Mar. 11, 2014, at Windber Hospice. Born Sept. 11, 1917, in Johnstown. Son of the late Louis and Sarah Ann (Clossin) Post. Also preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Ethel Mae (Wagner); siblings, David, John,Ralph, Charles and Margie Bracken Survived by children; Kenneth (companion, Linda Faight) Post, of Richland; and Shirley...
Jack V. Bittner
Mar 11, 2014
Bittner – Jack V., 80, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 15, 1933 in Johnstown, son of the late Earl M. and Catherine A. (Meckley) Bittner. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Gladys M. (Lint) Bittner; children, Debra E., wife of Thomas...
Norman J. Makin Jr.
Mar 10, 2014
Makin – Norman J. Jr., 65, Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014 at Windber Hospice. Born on June 1, 1948 in Johnstown, son of Norman J. Sr. and Elizabeth (Starke) Makin. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Kline; brother, Kenneth Allen; brother-in-law, Gary Updegraff. He is survived by his loving wife of 11...
Daniel Gula
Mar 10, 2014
Gula, Daniel, 84, of Franklin Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014 at home. Born in Windber, son of Peter and Helen (Stegel) Gula. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mary Fedorko and Ann Seredick, and brothers, Joe, John, Peter, Mike and Harry. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Nancy (Raslovich) Gula,...
John C. Schmid Jr.
Mar 10, 2014
Schmid – Johns C. Jr., “Jackâ€, 89, Davidsville, formerly of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2014 at Laurel View Village. Born on November 8, 1924 in Johnstown, son of John C. Sr. and Thelma (Berry) Schmid. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Doris Briggs. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years,...
Ruth M. Cuppett
Mar 9, 2014
Cuppett – Ruth M., 93 years, 11 months and 16 days, Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2014 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber, PA. Born on March 21, 1920 on Benshoff Hill, Johnstown, PA, daughter of Harvey and Emma (Berkey) Berkebile. Preceded in death by parents; husband, John B. Cuppett; brother, Albert;...
Morton Kaufman
Mar 5, 2014
Kaufman, Morton, 84, of Westmont, lost his battle with cancer on March 5, 2014 sleeping at his wife’s side and surrounded by his three sons and daughter-in-law. Born April 15, 1929, in Buffalo, NY to Ukrainian Jewish parents, George and Annette (Bender) Kaufman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Manny and Jerry; and sister-in-law, Marilyn. He is survived by his loving...
Hans P. Janisch
Mar 2, 2014
Hans P. Janisch, 89, of Ligonier. Passed away peacefully on Sunday Mar. 2, 2014 at Select Specially Hospital, Latrobe. . Born in Hamburg, Germany. Son of the late Paul and Erna (Koegel) Janisch. Survived by wife of 47 years, Gisela R. Janisch. Hans lived in Ligonier for 58 years. Member of Ligonier Lodge # 0331, F & AM; Ancient Accepted...
Samuel K. Filorimo
Feb 25, 2014
Filorimo – Samuel K., 52, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1961 in Johnstown, son of Joseph Filorimo and Delores (Hildebrand) Rhodes. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Joseph W. He is survived by his loving siblings Paulette I. Filorimo, and Debra K., wife of...
Arthur E. Costanzo
Feb 23, 2014
Costanzo, Arthur E., “Art or Skitsâ€, 95, of Richland Township. Died Feb. 23, 2014 at home. Born Mar. 28, 1918, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Rose (Pingatore) Costanzo. Also preceded in death by siblings; Catherine Perry, Geraldine, Teresa, Samuel, Jennie Rutledge, Mary Pantana, Agnes Manganella, Louis and Carl Costanzo. Survived by wife of 68 years, Velma (Carnevali)...
Nicholas Buchan Sr.
Feb 23, 2014
Buchan – Nicholas Sr., “Nickâ€, 86, East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Born on September 14, 1927 in Franklin Borough, son of Milo and Marica (Griak) Buchan. Preceded in death by parents; son, Christopher Michael; siblings, Milan, George, Helen, Walter, Betty Gjurich, and Frank, and sister-in-law, Alice Buchan. He...
Sean E. Just
Feb 22, 2014
Just, Sean E., 26, of Windber. Died Feb. 22, 2014 at home. Born Mar. 22, 1987, in Johnstown. Son of Alvin E. Just and Debra M. (Sabo) Henry. Preceded in death by grandparents Donald E. Just, Joseph E. and Frances L. Sabo. Survived by grandmother Marie B. Just of Johnstown; parents Alvin E. and Linda D. (Leech) Just and Vern G....
James Blair Cobaugh
Feb 22, 2014
Cobaugh, James Blair, “Benâ€, 85, Wesley Chapel. Went to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 3, 1929, in Johnstown. Son of the late Leroy and Marie (Knipple) Cobaugh. Also preceded in death by daughter, Connie Salem; brother, Clyde; and step mother, Helen. Survived by wife of 62 years, Alice N. (Stahl) Cobaugh;...
