Obituaries
Blaine L. Gjurich
Sep 3, 2013
Gjurich, Blaine L., “Bunnyâ€, 90, Johnstown, formerly of Conemaugh. Died September 3, 2013, at The Presbyterian Home of Johnstown. Born Feb. 26. 1923, in Conemaugh. Son of the late Lazo and Damjena (Buchan) Gjurich. Also preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth “Lee†(Georgi); siblings, Dorothy Gvozdich, Milan Gjurich, Sr., Zora Locher and Helen “Cookie†Saula. Survived by these children; Elaine...
Virginia M. Dixon
Sep 2, 2013
Dixon, Virginia M., “Ginnyâ€, 80, of Fords Corner, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2013 at home. Born on December 15, 1932 in Parkhill, PA, daughter of Percy W. and Huldah M. (Yeater) Bennett. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale L. Dixon Sr.; granddaughter, Kelly Ann Dixon; sister, Shirley J. Baum; brother-in-law, Richard Baum and...
Cletus B. Wavrek
Aug 29, 2013
Wavrek, Cletus B., 93, Johnstown. Died August 29, 2013, at Laurel Wood Nursing Care Center. Born Feb. 14, 1920, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Veronica (Nagy) Wavrek. Also preceded in death by wife, Patricia E. (Coyle); daughter, Rebecca; siblings, Helen Whittemore, Andrew Vanglarick and Elizabeth Wavrek; and brother-in-law, James Coyle. Survived by sons; Skip (Julie Myers), Richland...
Zeitha I. Hammer
Aug 26, 2013
Hammer, Zeitha I., “Zeeâ€, 90, of East Taylor Township, passed away on August 26, 2013 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born on June 29, 1923 in Nanty Glo. Daughter of Samuel Armstrong and Mame O. (Wagner) Campbell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her second husband, Robert Hammer; infant daughter, Karen; son, Jeffrey L. “J.P.â€; brothers,...
John W. Ross
Aug 22, 2013
Ross, John W., 90, Geistown. Died August 22, 2013, at the Regional Hospice at Windber. Born April 14, 1923, in Geistown. Son of the late Floyd A. and Lovice E. (Griffith) Ross. Also preceded in death by sister, Anna Hoy. Survived by wife of 59 years, Ida Mary (Erickson) and these children; Vicky (Paul) Carter, Atlanta, GA; John W. (Grace...
Mary P. Shoemaker
Aug 19, 2013
Shoemaker, Mary P., 86, of Sheffield Lake, OH, formerly of Mineral Point, PA, died on August 19, 2013 at Avon Oaks Nursing Facility, Avon, OH. Born on November 19. 1926 in Johnstown, PA. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Millie (Dicindio) Dantrilli. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul “Pete†Shoemaker Sr. and...
Dorothy A. Hite
Aug 17, 2013
Hite, Dorothy A., 93, Belmont. Passed away August 17, 2013 at the Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born March 7, 1920, in Lilly. Daughter of the late Edward T. and Mary Catherine (Leap) Brown. Also preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Raymond L. Hite in 2011; siblings, Michael, Herbert, William, Helen Smith, Ann Melley, Florence Snowden and...
Eleanor Anne Sipko
Aug 15, 2013
Sipko, Eleanor, Anne, “Ellieâ€, 88, of Richland Township, passed away on August 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of George W. and Ida E. (Rovan) Reed. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John D. Sipko and a sister, Mary Jane Kralik. She...
Joan L. Rocco
Aug 14, 2013
Rocco, Joan L., 76, of Lancaster, formerly of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2013 at her daughter’s residence. Born on May 24, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of John Sr. and Ethel (Newcomber) Bennett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Rocco Sr (Papa Joe) and sister, Mary Robb. She is survived by her loving...
John J. Jaskula
Aug 12, 2013
Jaskula, John, J, 80, Richland Township. Went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2013, at Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA. He was born on September 15, 1932 in New York City to the late John and Mary (Slezak) Jaskula. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Joan†(McAleer) Jaskula; brother-in-law, Ronald...
Kathleen M. Heckman
Aug 9, 2013
Heckman, Kathleen M. of Jenner Twp. entered Heaven on August 9, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Kathleen was born on April 6, 1948. Daughter of the late Vince and Dorothy Gunderson and foster/adopted daughter of the late Harve and Nora Thomas. Preceded in death by her husband, James R. Heckman and adopted brother, Randy Thomas. Survived by her loving daughter,...
Robert P. Agnello
Aug 5, 2013
Agnello, Robert P., 55, of Richland. Died August 5, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 24, 1958, in Johnstown. Son of the late Steve and Hazel (Saylor) Agnello. Survived by wife of 12 years, Deborah Y. (Bennett).Stepdaughter, Crystal K. Bennett, Baltimore, MD. Brother of Kathleen (Chuck) Gironda, Ebensburg; Stephen (Patty)Agnello, Latrobe; Margie Agnello, Johnstown; Mother in law, Doris Bennett...
Edward J. Gregorchik
Jul 31, 2013
Gregorchik, Edward J., 92, of Richland. Died July 31, 2013, at the Presbyterian Home. Born Dec. 18, 1920, in Johnstown. Son of the late Thomas and Mary (Guzik) Gregorchik. Also preceded in death by daughter, Donna Stein and great grandson, Colin Maldet; brothers; Casmir, Joseph, Walter, Wallace, and John; Sisters; Helen Ratay, Stella Kaminski, Eleanor Hamski and Florence Seftic.Survived by...
Rose Marie Martella
Jul 31, 2013
Martella, Rose Marie, 84, of Richland. Died July 31, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 25, l928 in Windber. Daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Watyka) Metz. Also preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Bell and Cathy Clement. Survived by husband of 55 years, John C. Martella; children, John III, married to Debra (Beck); Joseph R., Michael S. and special...
Phyllis J. Beidle
Jul 28, 2013
Beidle, Phyllis J., 81,of Richland Twp. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 28, 2013 at Pennknoll Village, Bedford. She was born February 22, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Hoffman) Matten. Phyllis was preceded in death by husband Edmund, Sr. and sister in law, Shirley Matten. Survived by three children: Christine, wife of...
George W. Reed
Jul 23, 2013
Reed, George W., 85, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 11, 1928 in Dudley, PA, son of Jonah J. and Anna R. (Black) Reed. Preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 56...
Helen Mae Scarton
Jul 20, 2013
Scarton, Helen M, 83, Johnstown. Passed away on July 20, 2013 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born Nov. 10, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Peter and Freda (Pfeil)Poley. Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Connie, wife of William “Buddy†Held, Geistown and Nancy, partner of Becky Weible, Richland. Grandsons, Bill, Richland and Jamie married to Julie (Meyers), Richland....
James C. Keyser
Jul 9, 2013
Keyser, James C., 90, of Cover Hill, passed away on July 9, 2013 at Allegheny Lutheran Home. He was born on September 23, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Louis and Carrie (Hammers) Keyser. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffrey J. Keyser; siblings, George, Louis, Robert, and Richard Keyser, Anna Yurkovich, Florence Krause,...
Wayne F. Shroyer Sr.
Jul 8, 2013
Shroyer, Wayne, F. Sr., 76, of Davidsville, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2013. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Daley Cemetery, Central City with the Pastor Ed Berringer officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Menoher Post #155 VFW Ritual Team. The family is being served by Harris Funeral Home, 500...
Harold E. Parks Jr.
Jul 4, 2013
Parks, Harold E. Jr., “Hipâ€, 83, of Wesley Chapel, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born on December 22, 1929 in East Conemaugh Borough, son of Harold E. Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Ochenrider) Parks. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnne (Cislo) Parks; and sister, Roberta Wilson. He is...
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