All Obituaries

MIGAS - George A., 92, long-time resident of Richland Twp., Johnstown, died on February 17, 2019 at Richland Woods Assisted Living. Born February 4, 1927 in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Mary (Kristoff) Migas of Johnstown's Cambria City section. Preceded in death by wife of 46 years, the former Agnes Baran; sisters, Mary Petrunak, Helen Kaiser and Anna Mae Mikula, and infant brothers, John and Andrew. Survived by son, Andrew, married to former Linda Bush, Port Clinton, OH; daughters:...

HIRAVI – Thomas F., 85, of Johnstown, died February 18, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 21, 1933, in Johnstown the son of Thomas J. and Amelia (Missik) Hiravi. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Mollie Safko; Margaret; Betty Trosan; and brother, Fred. Thomas was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose M. (Fetsko) Hiravi; son, Thomas A. Hiravi, married to Karla (Freeburg); and daughter, Karen, wife of Edward...

DRAKSLER – Gary J., 64, Johnstown, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior reuniting with his parents on February 17, 2019. Born February 17, 1955, in Johnstown the son of Felix and Rose (Benchina) Draksler. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sister, Caroline Draksler, Johnstown. Was a member of the SNPJ and the NRA. He was an avid hunter. Gary enjoyed interacting with his family and friends. He was a kind and loving son and brother who will be deeply missed...

KANUCH – Mary L. 80, Lower Yoder Township, died peacefully in the loving care of her daughter’s home in New Alexandria on February 15, 2019, her Wedding Anniversary. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of Vincenzo and Rosella (Foust) Biandino. She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 54 years, Joseph “Tony” Kanuch, who she married February 15, 1958; sister, Joanne (Goff); and brother, Jimmy. Dearly...

SLIVOSKY - Elizabeth, "Betty" M., Westmont Boro., passed away January 30, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital.. Born November 8, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Andy and Anna (Zidik) Mley. She is the last survivor of her immediate family.  Preceded in death by parents, husband Joseph J. Slivosky;  infant brother, Joseph; brothers, Andrew Mley Jr. and Charles Mley; infant sister, Margaret; and sister, Anna M. Stanko.  Survived by loving son, Richard married to the former Linda...

SMITH – Helen, 98, of Ottawa, Kansas, formerly of Johnstown, died February 1, 2019, in Ottawa. Born December 17, 1920, in Johnstown the daughter of Ivan and Rose (Baich) Mikesic. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert L. Smith; son, Robert J. Smith; and 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughters: Carol, wife of Larry Ramach, Johnstown; and Rhonda, wife of Steve Howard, Princeton, KS who cared for her for 30 years; daughter-in-law, Linda Smith, Daytona Beach,...

ARMBRUSTER - HARRIS,  Margaret L., 94; Johnstown, passed away on January 27, 2019.  Born June 23, 1924 in Johnstown, daughter of Andrew and Barbara (Matesic) Mateljan. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Preceded in death by parents; husbands, James Armbruster; and Stephen Harris; daughter, Alice (Armbruster) Kessler; son-in-law, Regis Kessler; and stepson, Raymond Harris;  Survived by loving daughter, Barbara (Armbruster) Antinora and step...

DZMURA – Julia, 98, of Johnstown, was called home to be with the Lord January 22, 2019, at Allegheny Lutheran Home at Johnstown. Born January 14, 1921, in Johnstown the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Krawchuk) Kawchak. Preceded in death by her parents; dedicated husband of 65 wonderful years, Joseph Dzmura; daughter, Lorraine A. Heffelfinger; brothers: John, Jim and Michael Kawchak; and sisters: Mary Jakell, and Ann Sinoply.  Survived by her loving daughter, Cynthia A. James,...

SKOVENSKY - Martha C., 94; Stonycreek Township, passed away January 23, 2019 at Arbutus Park Manor.  Born in 1925, daughter of Charles R. Sr. and Catherine M. (Palm) Boxler.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, John J. Skovensky Jr.; brothers, Charles R. Jr., James, Thomas Boxler; sister, Clara Pudliner; nephew, Tommy Boxler; great-nieces, MaDee Boxler, Christine and Amy Pudliner.  Survived by loving daughter, Theresa A. married to Patrick McGlynn Jr., whom Martha declared...

SVITCHAN – Catherine “Kay”, 95, of Southmont Borough, died January 22, 2019, at McCullough Place. Born April 15, 1923, in Johnstown the daughter of George and Anna Vavrek. Preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Branko “Coakie” Svitchan; sisters: Sue, Ann and Mary; and brothers: George, Joe, John, Paul and Martin. She is survived by her loving son, Douglas married to Benita Bottom-Svitchan, of Kensington, Maryland. Kay was a member of St. Nicholas...