Obituaries
Willis V. Marsh Jr.
Jan 25, 2014
Marsh, Willis V., Jr., 88, of Jackson Township, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on September 12, 1925 in Jackson Township, son of Willis V. Sr. and Etta M. (Grove) Marsh. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha R. (Allbaugh) Marsh; brother, Raymond; sister, Elsie Jane Maupin. He is survived...
Pearl Johnson
Jan 23, 2014
Johnson, Pearl, 84, of Vinco. Died Jan. 23, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 18, 1930, in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Wasil and Emily (Sirkot) Pekera. Also preceded in death by siblings; John, Anna Rheel, Mary Wiggins, Peter, Nellie Britton, Stephen, Olga Zadarla, Julia Dolgas, Eva Turanik, Elizabeth Nagle and Catherine Swansinger.Survived by husband of 62 years Delbert E.;...
Marilyn Morrell
Jan 23, 2014
Morrell, Marilyn, 65, of Westmont. Died Jan. 23, 2014, at home. Born June 27, 1948, in Johnstown. Daughter of E. Boyd “Bud†Callihan and Mary (Fetter). Preceded in death by father and husband, Dr. Roger W. Morrell on April 3, 2012. Survived by mother and step-father, Don Mangus; sons; Christopher M. (Kathleen Irwin); and Jonathon R. (Lisa Hrescak), both of...
Crawford W. Hildebrand
Jan 20, 2014
Hildebrand, Crawford W., “Crockâ€, 94, of East Taylor Township, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2014 at Rosewood Personal Care Home. Born on March 23, 1919 in Johnstown, PA, son of Harry and Edna (Good) Hildebrand. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen “Honey†(Cowan) Hildebrand; son, Ronald Hildebrand; grandson, Bradley Hildebrand; brothers, Clifford, and James....
Cecelia F. Korber
Jan 15, 2014
Korber, Cecelia F., 86, of Bon Air, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1927 in Carrolltown, PA, daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Sczot) Kontorchik. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry W. Korber; sisters, Amelia (Walter) Ponczek, and Pauline (Otto) Tulowitzki; brothers, Stanley (Anne), Simon (Edna), and...
Deborah A. Klesyk
Jan 15, 2014
Klesyk, Deborah Ann (Skender), 63, Geistown, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2014. Born September 26, 1950 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Irene and Joseph Skender. Beloved and devoted wife of 46 years of Kenneth William Klesyk. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Kenneth, Johnstown; daughter Jennifer, wife of John Stewart, North Wales, PA; and...
Donald Roy Hershberger
Jan 13, 2014
Hershberger, Donald Roy, 84, Arbutus Park retirement Community. Died Jan. 13, 2014, at home. Born April 30, 1929, in Richland Township. Son of the late Alfred C. and Evelyn (Frye) Hershberger. Also preceded in death by wife, Nancy S. (Studebaker); brothers, George Edward and Glenn Oliver; and sister, Kathryn Dagney. Survived by children; Donald Wayne (Mary Bittner), Woodbridge, VA; Douglas...
Charles Roger Mackel Sr.
Jan 13, 2014
Mackel, Charles Roger Sr., 85, of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born on December 28, 1928 in Johnstown. Son of Charles S. and Marian (Hildebrand) Mackel. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, A. Margaret son, Charles R. Mackel Jr.; sisters, Twila Walk and Phyllis...
Rose M. Kudel
Jan 12, 2014
Kudel, Rose, M. 91, of East Taylor Township, passed away on January 12, 2014 at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg, PA. Born on February 17, 1922 in Revloc, PA. Daughter of Joseph and Magdalene (Markovich) Rashlich. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James E.; granddaughter, Heather Hershel; brothers, Frank and Martin; sisters, Mary Fagan, Catherine Billy and Emma Rashlich and nephews,...
Raymond G. Dabbs
Jan 9, 2014
Dabbs, Raymond G., 72 of Ebensburg, formally of Tire Hill, died Jan. 9, 2014 at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born August 13, 1941, in Johnstown. Son of the late Albert and Ethel (Ferguson) Dabbs. Also preceded in death by brother, Harry Dabbs; sister, Alberta Raymond; and infant sister Trudy Dabbs. Survived by daughter, Brandee, wife of David Schnegg, grandchildren, Elizabeth and Eric Schnegg all...
Rosemarie M. Hoffman
Jan 8, 2014
Hoffman, Rosemarie M., “Rosieâ€, 80, of Richland Township. Died Jan. 8, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 28, 1933, in Windber. Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Zidzik) Kovach. Also preceded in death by daughter, Wanda Marie Spiker. Survived by husband of 59 years, Elwood M. Hoffman; sons, Matthew (Nancy Yuhas), Cranberry Twp.; and...
Edward E. Utnik
Jan 7, 2014
Utnik, Edward E., 89, of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2014. Born on August 30, 1924 in Johnstown. Son of Walenty “Valetine†and Anna (Hammara) Utnik. Preceded in death by his wife, Sophie (Golojuch) Utnik; son, James; siblings, Casper Lenart, Valentine, William Lenart, Angeline Gross; father and mother-in-law, John and Catherine Golojuch; brothers-in-law, Alfred Gross,...
Martha J. Schutte
Jan 2, 2014
Schutte, Martha J., 88, of Geistown Borough, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2014 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born on October 6, 1925 in Johnston. Daughter of Richard and Theresa (Kist) Stager. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry A. Schutte; brothers, Robert, William and Donald; grandchildren, John Nathan 1st and Bobby Schutte. She is survived...
Anne Dyak
Dec 31, 2013
Dyak, Anne, 84, of Bon Air, passed away on December 31, 2013 at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1929 in Johnstown. Daughter of Wasko and Mary (Fetcik) Zadarla. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John; sisters, Margaret Lanzetta and Helen Krisko and brothers, Joe, Andy, John, and Mike. She is...
Margaret E. Strazisar
Dec 27, 2013
Strazisar, Margaret E., 86, Richland Woods, formerly of Vinco. Died Dec. 27, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 16, 1927, in Clymer. Daughter of the late Fred and Angeline (Magdelenic) Zlater. Also preceded in death by husband, Joseph H. Strazisar; daughter, Karen Stefanick; siblings, Mary (Bill) Misko; Stephana (Charles) Bisssett; Anna (Lawrence) Caracciolo; Virginia (Frank) Halapia; Frances (Joseph) Bozic;...
Bladen Z. Hess
Dec 26, 2013
Hess, Bladen Z., 15, of Conemaugh, went to be with Lord on Dec. 26, 2013, at home. Born Aug. 5, 1998. Son of Wesley H. Hess and Rita T. Richards both of Johnstown. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Edward J. and Rita A. Richards and paternal grandmother, Florence L. Hess. In addition to his parents he is survived by;...
Jurettia Montgomery
Dec 19, 2013
Montgomery, Jurettia, 82, Johnstown. Died Dec. 19, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born Dec. 14, 1931, in Midway, AL. Daughter of the late Emmanuel and Carrie (Moore) Arnold. Also preceded in death by first husband, Charlie C. Boykin and second husband, Walter Montgomery; and brothers and sisters; and great grandchild. Survived by son Theotis (Brenda Yancey) Boykin, Johnstown and step-daughter,...
Catherine S. Siwy
Dec 13, 2013
Siwy, Catherine S. “Stella†89, of East Taylor Twp. Died Dec. 13, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family. Born Oct. 25, 1924, in Poland. Daughter of the late Franciszek and Maria (Gniewek) Brudz. Also preceded in death by husband, Stephen J. Siwy. Survived by children; Lucyna “Lucy†Sellers, FL; Mark (Joan Vizi), Ebensburg; Joseph (Rebecca Wess), Johnstown; Stephen,...
Jean K. Budlong
Dec 9, 2013
Budlong, Jean Kennedy, 85, of Windber and Indian Lake, Pa., died Dec. 9 at Windber Hospice, Windber, Pa. Born on December 7, 1928 in Hartford, CT, daughter of Arthur and Arlene (Lehman) Kennedy. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burt B. Budlong; son, William H. Budlong; and daughter-in-law, Kimiko Budlong. She is survived by her loving children, Dale Mulrenan,...
Paul Pasternak
Dec 8, 2013
Pasternak, Paul, 86, of Richland. Died Dec. 8, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 23, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Mary (Spisak) Pasternak. Also preceded in death by brothers, John, Andrew and William. Survived by wife of 62 years, Mary Jane (Hrabosky); and daughters, Linda, wife of Michael Prozialeck, Richland; and Pamela, wife of John...
