Obituaries
Betty L. Bimeal
Jul 2, 2013
Bimeal, Betty L., 89, of Echo, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1923 in Mineral Point. Daughter of Albert and Ethel (Thompson) Bimeal. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings Dick, and Patricia Hruska. She is survived by her loving sister, Sylvia Mountain, Echo and several...
Charles Siplivy
Jun 27, 2013
Siplivy, Charles, 85, of  Mt. Hope. Beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, who went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2013, at home. Born Sept. 25, 1927, in Johnstown. Son of the late John and Anna (Drotar) Siplivy. Also preceded in death by wife of 62 years,  Madeline A. “Toots†(Gartrell); siblings, John, Mary, Jacob and Anna Simpkins....
Jennie Yewcic
Jun 24, 2013
Yewcic, Jennie, 89, of Bon Air, formerly of East Conemaugh, passed away on June 24, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 14, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of Valentine and Eva (Kopec) Rozum. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George “Judyâ€; great grandsons, Luke and Nathan; brothers, Stanley, Frank, Joseph, and John; infant sister,...
Clark W. Sarlouis
Jun 22, 2013
Sarlouis, Clark W., 70, Conemaugh Township, Cambria County. Died June 22, 2013, at home, where he wanted so much to be when he died. There will be no public viewing or service for Clark, according to his wishes. Condolences posted on Harris Funeral Home website will be given to the family.
Shirely M. Chirico
Jun 4, 2013
Chirico, Shirley M., 83, of Richland Township, went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2013. She was born on May 13, 1930 in Emmett, ID, daughter of Glenn and Melva (Glenn) Baldwin. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Lucille Sanders. She was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Patricia A. Meyers
Jun 2, 2013
Meyers, Patricia A., 76, of Richland. Died June 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 18, 1936 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William S. and Sarah C. (Moudy) Maloy. Also preceded in death by brother, William Maloy. She is survived by husband of 52 years, Francis E. “Frank†Meyers; son, Scott, Lovettsville, VA; daughters, Kelly married to Greg Slagle, Johnstown; and...
Josephine M. Truscello
May 29, 2013
Truscello, Josephine M., “Josieâ€, 85, of Westlake, OH, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2013 at Huntington Woods Nursing Home, Westlake, OH. Born on December 10, 1928 in Alverda, PA, daughter of Louis and Anna (Guerresso) Bazzarelli. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George S. Truscello; sisters, Lucy Todorich and Flora Gaston, and...
Fred Richard Kramer
May 22, 2013
Kramer, Fred Richard, 83, of Salix, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 15, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Fred W. and Louise M. Kramer. Preceded in death by his parents; close aunt, Kay, wife of Rudy Witherspoon. He is survived by his loving son, Fred C., married...
Dorothy J. Mock
May 19, 2013
Mock, Dorothy J., 83, of Windber. Died May 19, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 8, 1929, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Palliser) Zimmerman. Also preceded in death by Sisters; Ruth Kuhns and Helene Husbands; Grandchildren, Brandon Mock, Keith Mock, and Jennifer Barefoot. Survived by Husband of 60 years, Gerald R. Mock; Children, Eloise (Dave) Romano, Windber;...
Mary Ann Luprek
May 19, 2013
Luprek, Mary Ann, 70, of Geistown. Died peacefully May 19, 2013, at Windber Hospice surrounded by family. Born February 5, 1943 in Richland Twp. Daughter of John and Catherine (Chapman) McKool. Survived by husband of 52 years, Richard L. Luprek, Sr.; Children, Rick married to Betsy (Jakubac), Geistown; Karen married to Ken Myers, Philadelphia; Brian married to Fonga (Tapumania), of Berlin,...
Patricia A. Foust
May 12, 2013
Foust, Patricia A., 83, Johnstown. Died May 12, 2013, at Memorial medical Center. Born May 9, 1930, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late William and Rose (O’Farrell) Tighe. Also Preceded in death by husband, William H. Foust on Nov. 24, 2012; and sister, Bernadine Myers. Survived by children; John, married to Marilyn (Jerome), McLean, VA; Thomas, Cortland, OH; Craig, married...
Thomas J. Szwast
May 7, 2013
Szwast, Thomas J., “Tekeâ€, 63, of East Taylor Township, passed away on May 7, 2013. He was born December 7, 1949 in Johnstown. Son of the late Stanley J. and Mary (Sabo) Szwast. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Paulette (Barbus) Szwast, East Taylor Township; son, Zachary J., East Taylor Township; brother, John (Faye) Szwast, Novi,...
Frank W. Buterbaugh
May 3, 2013
Buterbaugh, Frank W., 89, of Stonycreek Township, went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2013 at his residence. He was born on May 9, 1923 in Johnstown. Son of Clyde and Alyce (Agey) Buterbaugh. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte F. (Smith) Buterbaugh; son, Terry Buterbaugh and daughter-in-law, Karen (Cuppett) Buterbaugh. He is survived by his...
James E. Ogello
Apr 28, 2013
Ogello, James E., “Jimâ€, 62, of Johnstown, passed away on April 28, 2013 at his residence. Born on September 28, 1950 in Barensboro, PA. Son of Stephen J. and Margery (Dawes) Ogiela. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve. He is survived by his loving children, Ashley Ogello and William Ogello, both of Wickenburg, AZ ; sisters, Ellen...
Mary Jane Hemminger
Apr 24, 2013
Hemminger, Mary Jane (Barna), 83, of Somerset, formerly of Johnstown, died April 24, 2013, in Sebring, Florida. Born February 7, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late John and Mary Barna. She was preceded in death by husband Bill, brother, John, sisters, Sabina and Kathryn; daughter, Lynn Fiscus and grandson-in-law, Eric Knauss. She was the last surviving member of...
Nina G. Ward-Horne
Apr 23, 2013
Ward-Horne, Nina G. 95, of Richland. Died April 23, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born December 21, 1917, in Cairnbrook. Daughter of the late Percy Fulton and Lillie Mae (Gable) Miller. Also preceded in death by husbands; Hesker L. Horne who died in 1970 and William David Ward who died in 1993; son, Barry Lavan Horne who died in 2010...
Lois E. Rhoades
Apr 22, 2013
Rhoades, Lois E., 89, of Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on April 18, 1924 in Johnstown. Daughter of Raymond and Rowena (Jones) Jenkins. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald F. Rhoades; children, Donald, Ricky, Raymond “Dustyâ€, and Denna Lynn Kelly; siblings, Jimmy,...
John Kormanik
Apr 21, 2013
Kormanik, John, 91, of Johnstown, passed away on April 21, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 30, 1921 in Luzernemines, PA. Son of Michael and Mary (Hlinka) Kormanik. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nicholas, Joseph, and George and sister, Frances. He is survived by his loving companion, Olga Blanar, Johnstown; sons, David J., married...
Barbara L. Barker
Apr 17, 2013
Barker, Barbara L., 58, of Richland Township. Died April 17, 2013, at Windber Hospice after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Born November 30, 1954 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Donald H. and Dorothy H. (Stroud) Saylor. Survived by loving husband of 39 years, Rian C. Barker whom she married August 18, 1973; Son Brett, Pittsburgh; Daughter Caryn, Johnstown;...
Brenda J. Gordon
Apr 16, 2013
Gordon, (Custer) Brenda J., 63, of Windber, formerly of Richland. Passed away on April 16, 2013 at Windber Hospice after an eight year courageous battle with breast cancer. Born December 12, 1949, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late J. Heil and Margaret M. (Leffler) Custer. Also preceded in death by Sister Dawn Warnert and Brother James H. Custer. Survived by Husband, David W....
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