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Aurelius "A.J." Ray PelliccioniAurelius J. "A.J." Ray Pelliccioni
1920 - 2011
PELLICCIONI – Aurelius J. “A.J.” “Ray,” 91, Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Ebensburg, passed away May 3, 2011, in Atlanta. Born May 3, 1920, in Cresson, son of the late Savino and Mary J. (Rotondaro) Pelliccioni. Preceded in death by sisters, Helen Rose (Sam) Prebish and Louise Brewer; as well as brother, Louis...
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Betty "B.J." LyonsBetty Jane "B.J." Lyons
2012
LYONS – Betty Jane “B.J” (Houck), Ebensburg, passed away peacefully July 24, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Budd and Leona Houck. Preceded in death by husband, James H. Lyons Jr.; brother, William H. Houck, and his wife; and brother-in-law, Ralph Lyons. Survived by children, Linda...
William "Bill the Cat" SmithWilliam O. "Bill the Cat" Smith
1970 - 2011
SMITH – William O. “Bill the Cat,” 40, Millcreek Township, went to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer Monday, March 7, 2011, at UPMC Hamot. A gift from God, Bill was born June 11, 1970, in Johnstown, son of Harry W. and E. Thelma Zimmerman Smith. Bill was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High...
William "Billy Boy" NiessnerWilliam J. "Billy Boy" Niessner
1934 - 2012
NIESSNER – William J. “Billy Boy,” 77, Ferndale, died June 13, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 19, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Albert F. and Anna Marie (Miller) Niessner. Preceded in death by parents and an infant daughter, Janis Marie Niessner. Survived by beloved...
Joseph "Boom Boom"Joseph Edward "Boom Boom"
1938 - 2012
BELTZ - Joseph Edward "Junior" "Boom Boom" or "Big Joe," 73, Davidsville, formerly of Vintondale, passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2012, at home. Born April 20, 1938, in Vintondale, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Telesko) Beltz. Survived by daughter, Sharon; granddaughter, Katie; son-in-law, Ed; brothers, Jerry...
William "Cherry Picker" ChappellWilliam L. "Cherry Picker" Chappell
1923 - 2011
CHAPPELL – William L. “Cherry Picker,” 87, Portage, died May 12, 2011, at his daughter Donna’s home. Born June 4, 1923, in Portage, son of William L. and Etta Mae (Colbert) Chappell. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Geraldine I. “Sis” (Smay) Chappell, who died March 14, 1996; twin sons, Ross and...
Dorothy "D.J." JohnsonDorothy L. "D.J." Johnson
1928 - 2011
JOHNSON – Dorothy L. “D.J.,” 83, Johnstown, died Nov. 15, 2011, in Johnstown. Born July 12, 1928, in South Fork, daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Wilson) Roberts. Preceded in death by parents and infant son, Robert James. Survived by children, Sheila, wife of Dempsy Howard, Johnstown; Kathie, wife of Samuel...
David "D.R." BurkhartDavid R. "D.R." Burkhart
1962 - 2010
BURKHART – David R. “D.R.” 48, Ebensburg, died Aug. 14, 2010, at home. Born July 21, 1962, in Spangler, son of David R. and Lillian Jean (Wright) Burkhart. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William Hoover; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by Susan (Burnett) Burkhart; twin children, Aimee...
Thomas "Daddy O" MentzerThomas J. "Daddy O" Mentzer
1961 - 2011
MENTZER – Thomas J. “Daddy O,” 50, Gallitzin, died Nov. 3, 2011, at ARHS-Altoona Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1961, in Altoona, son of James D. and Cecelia R. (Koza) Mentzer. Preceded in death by his father on July 25, 1997; sister, Donna; and in-laws, Robert and Lois (O'Neil) Koons. Survived by wife, the former...
Diana "Dee Dee" BeeDiana E. "Dee Dee" Bee
1954 - 2012
BEE – Diana E. “Dee Dee,” 57, Norfolk, Va., formerly of Johnstown, died April 8, 2012, at her residence. Born July 30, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of the late James T. and Emma G. (Green) Bee. Survived by brother, James D., married to the former Susan G. Platt, Johnstown; and sister, Barbara J. Patton,...
Angeline "Dolly"Angeline Theresa "Dolly"
1930 - 2011
SZCZUR – Angeline Theresa, also known affectionately as “Dolly” and “AngDay,” 81, Geistown Borough, passed peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 4, 1930, in Johnstown, and was the last surviving child of Joseph and Anna (Bala) Lech. Preceded in death by parents;...
Edward "Eddie Valentine" PollockEdward J. "Eddie Valentine" Pollock
1917 - 2011
POLLOCK – Edward J. “Eddie Valentine,” 93, Friedens, formerly of Central City, went to be with the Lord Feb. 5, 2011, at UPMC St. Margaret’s. Born March 9, 1917, son of Michael and Mary (Valentine) Pollock. Preceded in death by parents; wives, Christine (Sega), Pauline Zelma (Lewis) and Ruby (Rummel); son,...
Leonard "Fuzzy"Leonard Leroy "Fuzzy"
1954 - 2010
FERCHALK – Leonard Leroy “Fuzzy” and “Bronson,” 54, Johnstown, passed away Aug. 10, 2010, at home. Born May 31, 1954, son of the late Dorothy (Stiles) and Leonard Saintz; and adoptive father, George Ferchalk. Preceded in death by sister, Alice; and brother, George. Survived by sons, Jason Ferchalk and Mark...
V. "Hammer"V. Patrick "Hammer"
1970 - 2010
SCHAFFER – V. Patrick Jr. “Pat” “Hammer” and “Bubba,” 39, Johnstown, died June 14, 2010. Born June 23, 1970, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents, Melvin and Jane Cook. Survived by parents, Vincent P. Schaffer Sr. and Cheryl (Cook) Schaffer, Johnstown; sisters, Carolyn Martin, married to...
Roy "Hot Shot" StifflerRoy M. "Hot Shot" Stiffler
1927 - 2010
STIFFLER – Roy M. “Hot Shot,” “Farmer,” 83, New Florence, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2010, at home. Born March 4, 1927, in Punxsutawney, son of late Clell and Rachel (Paul) Stiffler. Also preceded in death by wife, Alverda I. “Jump” Stiffler; brothers, Walter Randolph, Kenneth and Earl Stiffler;...
Joseph "J.R." WiktorJoseph Robert "J.R." Wiktor
1930 - 2010
WIKTOR – Joseph Robert “J.R.,” “Bob,” 79, Jackson Township, died May 16, 2010, of natural causes at his beloved farm. Born Dec. 27, 1930, in Franklin Borough, son of Joseph and Genevieve (Grata) Wiktor. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Edward and Chester; and sister, Josephine Ballow. Survived by...
Joseph "Joe Gunda" KushJoseph J. "Joe Gunda" Kush
1936 - 2012
KUSH – Joseph J. “Joe Gunda,” 76, Windber, went to be with his wife of 34 years on June 10, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving daughters. Born March 6, 1936, in Windber, son of Thadeus and Anna (Hancharick) Kush. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Ileen Mary (Fetsko) Kush. Survived by daughters,...
Curtis "Jr." DietzCurtis J. "Jr." Dietz
1931 - 2011
DIETZ – Curtis J. “Jr.,” 80, Johnstown, died July 24, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 10, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Curtis Mahlon and Anna May (Dean) Dietz. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Thelma Hepford, Margaret Janovic and Delores Keifline; and brothers, Kenneth, Gerald W. and Richard...
Mary "Mary Lou" GrataMary L. "Mary Lou" Grata
1936 - 2011
GRATA – Mary L. “Mary Lou,” 75, Vinco, passed away Nov. 1, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 30, 1936, in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late Frank Belsky and Rose (Margic) Belsky, New York, N.Y. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by husband, Ronald D. Grata; and grandmother, Slava...
Michael "Montana Larkins" CharneyMichael J. "Montana Larkins" Charney
1927 - 2012
CHARNEY – Michael J. “Montana Larkins,” 84, South Fork, formerly of Mine 42, died Jan. 31, 2012, at Windber Hospice. Born March 20, 1927, in Johnstown, son of John and Elizabeth (Garber) Charney. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth M. (Richards) Charney, who died Sept. 25, 2011; and grandson, Chad...
Kenneth "Mr. D." DempseyKenneth H. "Mr. D." Dempsey
1922 - 2010
DEMPSEY – Kenneth H. “Mr. D.,” 87, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord May 30, 2010. Born Sept. 7, 1922, in Aliquippa, son of Matthew Lovett and Ida Mae (Hill) Dempsey. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Matthew and Harold Dempsey. Survived by nieces, Lanette (Dempsey) Simmons and Cecilia (Dempsey)...
Charles "Pap"Charles E. "Pap"
1934 - 2011
FOSTER – Charles E. “Pap” or “Hoss,” 76, Fishertown, formerly of Johnstown, died Aug. 18, 2011, at Windber Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Johnstown, son of the late John R. and Catherine (Foust) Foster. Also preceded in death by stepmother, Vera Graham. Survived by wife, Kathy (LaPorta) and...
Robert "Pappy Bob" HayesRobert D. "Pappy Bob" Hayes
1932 - 2011
HAYES – Robert D. “Pappy Bob,” 79, Geistown, died June 8, 2011, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born May 30, 1932, in Paint Township, son of the late Robert H. and Thelma M. (Wirick) Hayes. Also preceded in death by mother- and father-in-law, Frank and Eileen (Cronin) Ruff; and sister-in-law, Beverly Ruff...
Joseph "Pappy Joe" NyankoJoseph L. "Pappy Joe" Nyanko
1921 - 2010
NYANKO – Joseph L. “Pappy Joe,” “Joey,” 89, Lower Yoder Township, died Nov. 8, 2010, at his residence. Born Aug. 22, 1921, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Margaret (Bacha) Nyanko. Joseph was the last surviving member of his family. Preceded in death by parents; great-grandson; sisters, Anna Balaschak,...
Ralph "R.J." LackoRalph John "R.J." Lacko
1976 - 2010
LACKO – Ralph John “R.J.,” 33, died peacefully in his sleepJuly 14, 2010. Born Dec. 31, 1976, in Camp Hill, Pa., son of John and Martha Lacko. Preceded in death by mother and grandparents. Survived by father, Johnstown; son, Darion John Lacko, Mechanicsburg; sisters, Michelle Cushman (Craig) and Martha...
Mary Ann "Sides" FillereMary Ann "Sides" Fillere
1940 - 2023
Mary Ann (Sides) Filler, Hershey formerly of Ebensburg. Age 82. Died May 5, 2023 in Harrisburg. Born Aug. 6, 1940 in Altoona. Daughter of James "Skinny" and Delellis (Hoppel) Sides. Preceded in death by parents, husband Richard Filler. Survived by children Tracy Ann Filler, Maine and Christopher Anthony ( Michelle )...
Robert "T-Bone" Stevens Sr.Robert C. "T-Bone" Stevens Sr.
1962 - 2012
STEVENS – Robert C. Sr. “T-Bone,” 49, Gallitzin, died June 4, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 30, 1962, in Altoona, son of George H. and Dorothy (Eckenrode) Stevens. Preceded in death by his father on Nov. 15, 1988; and nephew, Walter “B.J.” Dybus Jr., on Oct. 9, 2011. Survived by wife of 25...
James "Uncle Jim" ThomasJames E. "Uncle Jim" Thomas
1956 - 2012
THOMAS – James E. “Uncle Jim,” 56, Portage, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 31, 1956, he was the youngest son of the late Melvin and Henrietta (Brown) Thomas. Survived by daughters, Jenny (Nate) and Bethanie...
James "Uncle Jimmy" MillerJames J. "Uncle Jimmy" Miller
1937 - 2010
MILLER – James J. “Uncle Jimmy,” passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, around 1:50 p.m. of a heart attack in Johnstown. Born Dec. 24, 1937, in Johnstown, beloved son of the late Joseph and Leona (Surkosky) Miller. He was trained as a carpenter and worked his way to management for the federal government in...
James "Uncle Jimmy" SzpalaJames M. "Uncle Jimmy" Szpala
1947 - 2012
SZPALA – James M. “Uncle Jimmy,” 64, Gallitzin, died June 10, 2012, at his home. Born Oct. 3, 1947, in Gallitzin, son of the late Alvin and Julia (Lesko) Szpala. Survived by brother, Ronald (Nancy), Cresson; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Ron) Biter, Rhonda Simanski, Lanette (Darren) Johnston, Ronald Jr. (Kim),...
Mike "Uncle Mike" SimonichMike M. "Uncle Mike" Simonich
1926 - 2010
SIMONICH – Mike M. “Uncle Mike,” 84, Johnstown, died Nov. 12, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 6, 1926, in Johnstown, son of the late Dane and Anna (Rukavina) Simonich. Preceded in death by son, Michael; grandson, Patrick; a brother; and four sisters. Survived by wife, the former Lois Jean Cronan,...
Vladimir "Vlad"Vladimir "Vlad"
1991 - 2011
SCHAFER – Vladimir “Vlad” or “Vova,” 19, Nashville, Tenn., died Aug. 1, 2011, in an automobile accident. He is the adoptive grandson of Maurice and Kathryn Rose of Johnstown. Born Nov. 20, 1991, in Smolensk, Russia, as Vladimir Vladimirovich Yashukov, and adopted Dec. 15, 2003, by Daniel Schafer and...
Albin "Zoom"Albin F. "Zoom"
1923 - 2010
MILAVEC - Albin F. Sr. "Steve," "Beanie," "Zoom" and "Walt," 87, Bon Air, passed away Aug. 4, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 2, 1923, in Johnstown, son of John and Jennie (Marolt) Milavec. Preceded in death by parents and siblings, Jennie Tursic, John, Julie Luzar, Mary Petrovic, Elsie Strazisar, Frank,...
Monica ( Rouser) TilghmanMonica Rae ( Rouser) Tilghman
1967 - 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Monica Rae (Rouser) Tilghman announce her passing. Monica was born July 10, 1967, she passed away suddenly on October 15, 2017 at the age of 50 in Yoakum, Texas. A native of Hollsopple, Monica attended Conemaugh Township and graduated from Vo-Tech in 1985. She was...
Jeanne (Abele) RudovJeanne France (Abele) Rudov
1941 - 2018
Jeanne France Abele Rudov, born on January 10, 1941, passed peacefully in her sleep in the home she shared with her beloved husband Melvin on December 25, 2018. Jeanne was raised in Johnstown, PA and was predeceased in her passing by her parents, Ann E. "Anna" (Oswald) Abele and Francis Joseph Abele, steelworker,...
Sr. Teresa (Arcati)Sr. Teresa of Jesus, OCD, (Arcati)
1938 - 2021
Sister Teresa of Jesus, OCD, (Arcati), 83, Monastery of St. Therese of Lisieux, Loretto, PA entered into eternal life November 6, 2021 at the Monastery surrounded by her beloved Sisters. She was born October 29, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Salvatore and Marie (Scarpati) Arcati. She is preceded in death by...
Rose (Arford) HuegelRose Ann (Arford) Huegel
1943 - 2021
77, Johnstown passed away July 11, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 1, 1943, in Altoona, the youngest daughter of the late Russell and Cora (Donahue) Arford. Survived by daughter Marsann "Marcey" (Huegel) Page, Savannah, GA; granddaughters Amber Page, Dayton, OH; and Brandi Owens, West...
Robert (Audey)Robert Audi (Audey)
1930 - 2012
AUDI – Robert (Audey), 82, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Oct. 22, 2012. Born Sept. 10, 1930, son of the late George and Mary (George) Audey. Preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Alice (Fisher); sisters, Elise Audey, Anna Shamas, Isabel Makdad, Victoria Dubnansky and Catherine Speranza; and...
Agnes (Barbus) HallAgnes C. (Barbus) Hall
1923 - 2018
95, Robinson passed away June 4, 2018 at home. Born February 8, 1923 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the daughter of late John J. and Mary V. (Litisky) Barbus. Also preceded in death by husband F. Reese Hall; son James Hall; daughter Gladys Bronick; grandson Thomas Hunt; twin sister Helen Mulligan, and brothers, John,...
Andrea (Batovich) RosenAndrea Nadine (Batovich) Rosen
1955 - 2018
62, of Houston, Texas, passed away on February 5, 2018 after a brave, two-year battle with brain cancer. She was born on September 30, 1955 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Richland High School before attending Slippery Rock University where she earned her bachelor's degree in special education. Andrea...
Mary (Baysa)Mary Basil (Baysa)
1922 - 2011
BASIL (BAYSA) – Mary , 89, Central City, died Sept. 11, 2011, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 31, 1922, daughter of John and Helen Baysa. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Nicholas, John Jr., Michael, Peter and Daniel; sister, Anna (Stephen) Kosnosky; and nephew, Andrew Kosnosky. Survived by niece, Rosemary,...
Bernadine (Bern)Bernadine Sigado (Bern)
1934 - 2020
Bernadine Sigado (Bern) 1934-2020 Portage 86, entered into eternal peace November 16, 2020. Born October 23, 1934 in Exeter, PA to John and Mariana (Zarnecki) Bednarchik. Her family moved to Puritan...
Kathleen (Bimle) GriffithKathleen Rose (Bimle) Griffith
1956 - 2023
Kathleen Rose (Bimle) Griffith Age 66, of Pittsburgh, originally of Summerhill, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Kathleen was the daughter of the late Paul J. and Lorena L. (Smith) Bimle; wife of Robert D. "Smoke" Griffith; loving mother of Spencer (Paige) Griffith; grandma...
Barbara (Binaut) PattersonBarbara Ann (Binaut) Patterson
1965 - 2020
Barbra Ann Patterson, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, November 6, 2020. Barb was welcomed with so much love and comfort from her Father Charles; Beautiful twin Sister, Beth; Brother Pierre and Mother-In-Law, Shirley. Barbra was born October 1, 1965 in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania to Charles and Donna Binaut. Her love...
Betty (Boast) KellyBetty L. (Boast) Kelly
1952 - 2021
Age 69, of Ellswoth, formerly of Johnstown, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Pittsburgh. Beloved daughter of the late Earl and Betty (Feather) Boast; cherished mother of Scott Kelly and Kristine Richmond; dear sister of Robert (Donna) and Jack (Trudy) Boast, Judith Lehman (Mark) and the late Patty...
Elizabeth (Boring) Gregorich Rex BurkettElizabeth "Betty" Emma (Boring) Gregorich Rex Burkett
1924 - 2019
95, formerly of New Florence. Passed away November 16, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 2, 1924 in New Florence the daughter of the late James T. and Vinnie J. (Penrose) Boring. Also preceded in death by first husband Mickey George Gregorich; second husband Arthur Rex; infant son Raymond Dennis...
Mary (Boxler) KnippleMary Theresa (Boxler) Knipple
1931 - 2019
87, entered into eternal peace March 5, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She passed away peacefully, reuniting with the love of her life, with her sons by her side. Born in Johnstown, on December 7, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Catherine M. (Palm)...
Jude (Bradley) AdamsJude Ann (Bradley) Adams
1937 - 2025
ADAMS - Jude Ann "Judy" (Bradley), 88, of Belsano, passed away Nov. 15, 2025, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was second born to the late Joseph Anthony and Ida Florence (Custer) Bradley. She is preceded in death by her son, Joseph C. Adams, and an infant brother. Survived by loving husband, James K. Adams,...
Alexandra (Brown) SmithAlexandra Maria "Sasha" (Brown) Smith
1977 - 2020
42, of Nanty Glo, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on August 12, 2020. Born November 17, 1977, in Johnstown, daughter of Gerald L. and Margaret (Hines) Brown. Proceeded in death by father; brother, Philip; and sister, Maria. Survived by husband, Kenneth Smith and their children, Lyric Alexandra and Clayton...
Andrea (Bukovitz) WeimerAndrea Elizabeth (Bukovitz) Weimer
1967 - 2020
Sadly, on Sunday, June 7, 2020, Andrea, loving daughter, sister, mom, aunt, partner, and friend, suddenly passed away at the age of 52. Andrea was born on September 11, 1967 in Colver, PA to Andrew and Joan Bukovitz. She lived the majority of her life in Colver with her husband Randy Weimer and her two...
