Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Bruce D. Peters
Oct 23, 2013
Peters, Bruce D., 45, Bolivar passed away October 23, 2013 suddenly at home. Born February 25, 1968 in Johnstown the son of Frank and Darlene (Hutchko) Peters, Robinson. Also survived by wife Andrea (Lonas) Peters, twin brother Brian S. Peters, Robinson; brothers Chris Peters and wife Robin, Robinson; Craig Peters and wife Tammy, Bolivar; niece and nephew Benjamin and...
Ronald W. Stewart
Oct 23, 2013
Ronald W. Stewart, 59, Dilltown Area of Homer City died October 23, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born September 8, 1954 in Johnstown the son of late Elzie and Kathryn (Gates) Stewart. Also preceded in death by sisters Louise "Toots" Mack, Kathryn Jane Shope and Dorothy Stephens and brother Robert Stewart. Survived by these brothers and sister Harold Stewart...
Mary Jane Crissey
Oct 23, 2013
Crissey, Mary Jane (Davis) affectionately known as "Memaw", 89, Marshall, TX; formally of Dallas, TX. Passed away October 23, 2013 in Marshall, TX. Mary Jane was born December 18, 1923 in New Florence, PA, the daughter of the late Dr. Walter Clark Davis, (who was the Superintendent of Johnstown Schools before his retirement) and Sarah (Igo) Davis. Also preceded in...
Donna M Beljan
Oct 22, 2013
Beljan, Donna Marie, 56, New Florence passed away October 22, 2013, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born October 9, 1957 in Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by father Al Beljan. Survived by mother Mary Lou Beljan, McCandless; life partner Ken Chizmar; sisters Debbie (Rich) Marusic and Diana(Tom) McCauley; nieces and nephews Rich, Rebecca, Rachel, Sarah, Robbie, Justin and Ryan....
Boyd W. Lichtenfels
Oct 15, 2013
Boyd W. "Hoople" Lichtenfels, 92, Robinson died October 15, 2013 at home. Born February 3, 1921 in Robinson son of the late Lester C. and Ethel (Nelson) Lichtenfels. Also preceded in death by brothers, Francis Lichtenfels and his wife Betty, Nelson Lichtenfels, Eugene Lichtenfels and his wife Gloria and Harry Lichtenfels; brother-in-law John Yarkowski. Survived by sister, Stella Yarkowski, Indiana;...
Freya Jean Weir
Oct 15, 2013
Freya Jean Weir, 5 weeks old, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2013 at home surrounded by her parents. Born September 9, 2013 in Greensburg she is the daughter of Stephen and Allison (Hastings) Weir. Also survived by maternal grandparents Gary & Shirley Hastings, and paternal grandparents Ray and Linda Weir; maternal great-grandparents Naomi Wallace, and Glenn and Theresa...
Dorothy L. Kaufman
Oct 9, 2013
Dorothy (Varner) Kaufman, 86, New Florence, passed way October 9, 2013 at Beacon Ridge, Indiana. Born May 23, 1927 in Benshoff Hill the daughter of the late Abram and Minnie (Heller) Varner. Also preceded in death by husband Charles E. Kaufman, son Kenneth D Kaufman, 1 sister and 7 brothers. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family....
Rose C Scanga
Oct 8, 2013
Scanga, Rose, 86, New Florence, died October 8, 2013 at Bethany Place Personal Care Home, Indiana, PA. Born February 10, 1927 in Connellsville, the daughter of the late Fredmon and Ida (McDermott) Stillwagon. Also preceded in death by husband Ben Scanga. Survived by children Christopher, Michael, Corinne Schwartz, David, Brian, Eric, Connie-Marie Puckett, Cass Eiselman, Carol, 19 grandchildren and 5...
Mary M Campbell
Oct 5, 2013
Campbell, Mary M., 63, Homer City died October 5, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born October 9, 1949 in Ligonier the daughter of late George Close and Evelyn (McDowell) Johns, formerly of Ligonier. In addition to her father also preceded in death by husband William R in 2009. In addition to her mother also survived by children Tammy (Havard)...
Dwayne E Burfield
Sep 27, 2013
Burfield, Dwayne E. Sr., 79, Seward died September 27, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born April 23, 1934 in Johnstown the son of the late Lance and Rose Burfield. Also preceded in death by wife Janet M (Kukoly); sons Lance Michael and Barry W. Burfield; sisters Marion Romanow, Betty Mae Sunseri and Bernadine Ragno. Survived by children Dwayne, Jr....
Michael Robert Brown
Sep 25, 2013
Michael Robert Brown, 14, of Warrenton, NC, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Altoona, PA., he is the son of Jenifer Cimbalista of the home and Alan Michael "Mike" Brown of Henderson. Michael was a student at Vance Charter School. He was a member of the Beta Club, the National Honor Society, the Henderson Chess Club...
Raymond L Erwin
Sep 21, 2013
Erwin, Raymond L., Sr., 67, Armagh, passed away September 21, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Born April 27, 1946 in Stahlstown the son of late Bert S. and Elsie M. (Roadman) Erwin. Survived by wife of 46 years Esther (Brown) Erwin; children Essie Phares and husband Chris, Mount Union; Raymond L. Erwin Jr. and Gregory B. Erwin, both Armagh;...
Albina C. Killen
Sep 17, 2013
Killen, Albina "Beenie" C., 88, Lockport, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Born February 3, 1925 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (Mauro) and John Giazzon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Catherine America Pogue and 2 infant sisters. Surviving are...
Albon S Ellsworth
Sep 10, 2013
Ellsworth, Albon S. "Butch", 81, Seward passed away peacefully at home September 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1932 in Johnstown the son of late Charles A. and Edna Claire (Shirie) Ellsworth. Also preceded in death by these brothers and sisters Charles Ellsworth and his wife Bessie; Walter C. Ellsworth and his wife Rosie, Helen R. Benshoff and husband William, Olive...
John E. Leary
Sep 10, 2013
Leary, John E., 67, Armagh passed away September 10, 2013 at home. Born May 24, 1946 in Huff the son of late John F. and Pauline (Boring) Leary. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters Eva Leary Miller and Hazel Leary, and brother Paul Leary. Survived by children Jennifer Weimer and fianc Wayne Wright, Glen...
Christina E. Mangus
Sep 4, 2013
Mangus, Chris, 48, Bolivar passed away September 4, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 29, 1965. Survived by mother Sandra Wagner (McLean). Children Carrie Simpson, Russell Steiner, Jessie, Stephine, Ricky, Beth, Christopher Garland; 14 Grandchildren; sister of Delmar and Frank Barkley, Andrea Livingston and Stacey Coy. Also survived by life long love Rick Garland. Preceded in death by...
Mabel Plowman
Aug 29, 2013
Plowman, Mabel, 87, Black Lick formerly of Seward passed away August 29, 2013 at Breezy Point Senior Care. Born May 26, 1926 in Bolivar the daughter of late William Foster and Mabel (Zimmerman)Foster Kinnan. Also preceded in death by husband Lloyd Plowman; sister Carolyn Plowman and Mary Jane Westrick; brothers Richard and Joseph Kinnan. Survived by daughter Rose Arave and...
Phyllis P Robertson
Aug 23, 2013
Phyllis P. Montgomery Robertson, 89, Robinson formerly of Ligonier passed away August 23, 2013 at McCullough House, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1924 in Ligonier the daughter of late Roy Victor "Dick" and Mary Ada (Bills) Griffith. Also preceded in death by first husband James Montgomery, second husband Ray Robertson, daughter Judith Grimm, step-son Chuck Robertson, step-daughter Donna Rhyndress, brother Tom...
Frank A. Shatzer
Aug 13, 2013
Frank A. Shatzer, 73, New Florence, passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on August 13, 2013. He was born January 29, 1940 in Altoona the son of the late Palmer and Hattie (Miller) Shatzer, and married Patricia (Stultz) Shatzer on February 16, 1962 in Indialantic, Florida, a loving marriage of 51 years. In addition to being survived by his...
Elmer Ray Nixon
Aug 11, 2013
Nixon, Elmer Ray, 87, formerly of Robinson died August 11, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born February 11, 1926 in Robinson, son of the late Walter and Mary (Miller) Nixon. Also preceded in death by wife June Louise (Short) Nixon; daughter Tina Potochniak, brothers Wilson, John, Clark, Dave, Dan and infant brother Irvin Nixon, sister Orea Busch. Survived by...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

