All Obituaries

SACERINO – James V., Jr., 71, of Johnstown was called to his Heavenly home February 21, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 23, 1948, in Johnstown the son of James V. and Mary M. (Homola) Sacerino. He is preceded in death by his father; brothers, Larry, John and Dennis; and sister, Frances P. Sacerino. He is survived by his mother, wife, Linda (Clark) Sacerino; daughter, Gina Bosley; sister, Lois, wife of August Sottile; and brother, David Sacerino. Also survived by nieces,...

PETAK – Ethel R., 81, of Johnstown, died February 20, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born August 3, 1938, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Riffle) Sloan. Preceded in death by her parents, and infant brother, Leo. Survived by her husband, Robert J. Petak; children: Philip, married to Monica (Bizjak); Joyce, wife of Ed Smith; Mark, married to Miriam (Schiffhauer); Ruben, married to Leslie (Schiffhauer); John, married to Anna (Camut); Gail, married to Jerry Fecko; and Michele Bloom all of...

SIMMONS – John Patrick, 78, of Brownstown, died February 3, 2020, at his home. Born March 3, 1941, in Johnstown the son of Harry M. and Kathyrn (Mahaffey) Simmons. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Katherine (Bouch) Simmons; children: Jean Marie, wife of Robert Leise, VA; James Daniel, married to Theresa (Diggs) Simmons; and Sean Simmons; grandchildren: Caitlin and Daniel John Leise; Kassie and Aaron Simmons; and Cade Simmons; sister,...

GATES - Genevieve "Jennie" (Leech), 96 of Johnstown, died February 11, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor with her loving family by her side. Born December 18, 1923, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Johanna (Kuzniar) Leech. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Joseph, Walter, Anthony and Edward; and sisters, Ann Leech, Mary Louise Leech, Angeline Peterman, Eleanor Pohalski and JoAnn Walat. Survived by loving husband of 76 years Merle, loving daughter Carole Ann Cobaugh, Hanover...

HESSINGER—Jean M., 89; Johnstown, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away at the home of her niece Laurie Lindrose and family, Eric, Oliver, Jonathan and Tucker, on February 15, 2020.  Born September 5, 1930 in Johnstown; daughter of George and Margaret (Wavrek) Bresnicky.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Chuck Hessinger; sisters, Mary J. Zupan, her twin sister, and Georgeanne Lang; and brothers, Raymond, Ronald and James Bresnicky.  Last survivor of her immediate...

BARTO—Edward William, 62 Johnstown, passed away at home, February 10, 2020.  Born December 31, 1957 in Johnstown, son of the late William C. and Betty (McLaughlin) Barto.  Survived by children, Maura Barto, Johnstown; Brianna Gills (Clinton), Wirtz, VA; and Joshua Barto, Johnstown; grandchildren, Hunter and Karsen Gills. A brother of Deborah Mulhern (Patrick), Johnstown; and niece, Christine Barto, Johnstown.  Retired Highway Inspector Engineer. Avid bowler including,...

FREIDHOFF—Patricia Ann, 80; Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, passed away January 25, 2020.  Born July 17, 1939 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Anna (Sprintz) Bolha.  Preceded in death by parents; and loving husband, of whom she longed to return to and be reunited with, Wayne A. Freidhoff. Patty married Wayne, her high school sweetheart in 1961 and they are survived by their children: Anthony W. (Linda), Conemaugh Twp.; Susan M. Kist (Robert), East Taylor Twp.; Scott...

BUKSA—Stephen Sr., 89; Johnstown, passed away January 23, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born August 21, 1930 in Johnstown, son of Frank and Mary Buksa.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, Virginia C. (Morgart) Buksa; daughter, Denise M. Bair Sheldon; granddaughter, Gabrielle Frick; great granddaughter Merisa Bair; brothers, John and Frank Buksa; and sisters, Mary Buksa and Helen Mateljan.  Survived by children, Virginia Smith (Terry Whysong), Johnstown; Donna Regan...

LITWALK (Slivosky) – Gerianne “Geri”, 67, of Johnstown died January 16, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 8, 1952, in Johnstown the daughter of William and Virginia (Mund) Slivosky. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her sisters: Lin McGuirk; and Marlene (David) Bricmont; nephews: Patrick and Jeffrey McGuirk; and her companion, Dan Chapman. Geri was formerly employed by WJAC; Dr. Rogers; and Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.  She loved to play...

KRAMER—Mary L., 57; Johnstown, passed away at home on January 22, 2020.  Born April 30, 1962 in Johnstown. Predeceased by mother, Mary (Foust) Griffith.  Survived by children, Amber Vranich (Josh) Salix, PA; Aubree Szczur (Jonathan), Briana Kramer, Jonathan Kramer (fiancée Megan), all of Johnstown; and grandchildren, Taylor, Bella, Esme, Cara, Lily and Theo. Also survived by numerous other family members.  At the request of the family, private services will be...