All Obituaries

 PASIERB – Margaret, 87, of Johnstown, died October 13, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 21, 1932, in Johnstown the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Lautenbacher) Martinek. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex J. Pasierb; brothers, Andrew, John and Stephen Martinek; and sisters, Sister Margaret Alice Martinek, and Patricia Salas. Survived by sons: Michael Pasierb and his wife Sharon of Summerhill; and George Pasierb and his wife Carolyn...

OLEKSAK – Berniece C., 87, of Johnstown died October 12, 2019. Born July, 1932, in Johnstown the daughter of Bernard V. and Clara M. (Kahoe) Conway. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William L. Oleksak; brothers, John and Bernard Conway; and sister, Mary Louise Kinol.  She is survived by her children: William D., married to Bonnie (Bender), Johnstown; Karen M. Oleksak (Dan Staley), Mill Run, PA; Brian, married to Gonzo Avila, Newton, NJ; Mark, married to Amy (Frazer),...

WAY - John Richard,  66; Johnstown, died October 6, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born April 15, 1953 in Johnstown, son of the late Richard and Evelyn (Nelson) Way. Survived by wife, Sara Louise Sprankle, of Johnstown; and children, Kimberly Hohman (Brian), Colorado; Brooke Gagan (Ben) Johnstown; Shawn Way (Jody) Columbus, OH; and Paige Hunter, Johnstown.  Also survived by grandchildren, Kai Hohman, Nate Hohman (Ashlee), Logan Gagan, Griffin Gagan; Justin Way,...

DETER - Mary Theresa (Koenig),  92; Johnstown, passed away October 6, 2019.  Born November 18, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Arnold and Regina (Karr) Koenig.  Preceded in death by husband, of 69 years, John L. Deter; daughter, Theresa Taggart; son-in-law, David Griffiths; and brother, James A. Koenig.  Survived by loving children, Patricia (Michael Baum); William (Charlene Omodio); James (Sue); Kathleen (David Ross); Margaret Griffiths; John (Mary Jane Delic) and...

O’BRIEN - Dorothy M., 82; Johnstown, passed away October 4, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born June 22, 1937 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Anna (Buchosky) Bellay.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Hugh Thomas O’Brien; siblings, Paul Bellay, Anna Mae Bellay and Robert Bellay.  Survived by loving daughter, Janet M. O'Brien and husband, John George of Johnstown; niece, Joyce Kevon of Davidsville, PA; and nephew, David Bellay of Ohio.  A member of...

CASSATA John F. 69; Johnstown, passed away September 20, 2019 at home.  Born June 18, 1950 in Johnstown, son of John and Barbara (Kalcic) Cassata.  Preceded in death by parents, brother, Gary M. Cassata, and special friend, Patty Stevens. Survived by nephews, Michael and Gabriel Cassata, Colorado;  sister-in-law, Elizabeth (Dunn) Cassata, and numerous cousins and friends. John was retired from Century 21, and a long standing member of the Cambria Somerset Association...

ROSKO - Elizabeth, 93; Johnstown, passed away September 29, 2019 at Allegheny Lutheran Home of Johnstown.  Born February 25, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Darinka (Mataljan) Vranich.  Preceded in death by parents; loving husband, Frederick C. Rosko; and siblings, Louise Rapp, Frank Lugar, Margaret Ferrari, Verna Cyburt, Agnes Baltas, Joe Vranich, John Vranich, Steve Vranich and Max Vranich.  Elizabeth is the last survivor of her immediate family.  Survived by...

TIGHE - Kathy A., 67; Johnstown, passed away September 27, 2019 at Windber Hospice.  Born February 28, 1952 in Johnstown, daughter of Veto and Rose (Catania) Morrell.  Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dr. Roger W. Morrell and nephew, Jonathan Morrell.  Survived by loving husband, of 45 years, George Tighe; and daughters, Jennifer Havener and husband Scott; and Jessica Sabella and husband James R., and grandchildren Andrew Havener and Maddie Havener all of...

SHUSTRICK – Theresa Marie “Terry”, 67, of Johnstown, died September 12, 2019, at Windber Hospice. Born April 14, 1952, in Johnstown, the daughter of John “Bill” and Josephine (Fatula) Rovan. Preceded in death by her parents. Terry was the loving wife of, James, Jr.; and loving mother of: daughter, Becky, wife of Adam Dando, New Castle; sons: Greg, married to Jaime (Rudge); and Zack, married to Jennifer (Karcher), both of Hollsopple; and grandmother of: Nick,...

MICAL – Mary Louise, 89, Johnstown, died September 11, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born May 2, 1930, in Johnstown the daughter of Joseph, Sr. and Pauline (Rozmas) Rebar. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward J. Mical; sister Anna Marie (Patrick) Kane; Joseph, Jr. “Sonny”; and Patricia (Jim) Furman. Survived by her sons: Kenneth, married to Diane (Fenimore); Dennis, married to Janet (Smedo); James, married to Stephanie (Brennsteiner); and Robert,...