All Obituaries

VARGO - John Wayne, 78; Johnstown; passed away July 13, 2018 at Windber Hospice.  Born July 11, 1940 in Johnstown, son of John Edward and Josephine (Janidlo) Vargo.  Preceded in death by parents; and wife, Jean Ann (Miller) Vargo.  Survived by loving daughter, Holly S. Vargo of Johnstown; brother, Alan P. “Fud” Vargo and wife Doris, Harrisburg; sisters, Elaine M. Vargo, Johnstown; Maxine E. Laslo and husband John P., State College; Donna M. Gorchesky and husband...

MORRIS – Joseph F., 80, of Johnstown, died July 15, 2018, at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 5, 1938, in Johnstown the son of George N. Morris and Margaret (Haluska) Morris Rucinsky. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Nancy Shaw. He is survived by his step-father, Adam Rucinsky; brothers: George, married to Florence (Siebert) Morris, Johnstown; and David Morris, Indiana, PA; sister: Mary, married to Charles Sorber, Johnstown; and brother-in-law,...

JERASA – Donald F., 85, of Benshoff Hill, died July 4, 2018, at Laurel View Village. Born October 30, 1933, in Johnstown the son of Joseph and Josephine (Lunar) Jerasa. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra Jerasa; sisters: Emma Zimmerman; Mary Poliacek; Lynn Foxe; Josephine Malinak; Jennie Bevensee; and Justina Jerasa; brothers: Charles and John Jerasa. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Beverley (Shaffer) Jerasa; daughter, Sharon, wife of Larry Fredlund; Donald...

THOMPSON - Sylvia, 72; of Wake Forest, NC; passed into the presence of the Lord Jesus on June 30, 2018. She was born on August 9, 1945, in Johnstown, PA, to John J. and Anne (Sestrich) Thompson, both of whom have preceded her in death. In 1963 Sylvia graduated from Johnstown Central High School and began her career in the field of radiology when she trained as an x-ray tech at Johnstown Memorial Hospital. She worked in radiology at REX and retired from there after which she worked in real...

SUTTON – Dorothy D., 89, of Johnstown died July 2, 2018, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 28, 1929, in Johnstown the daughter of the late George and Anna (Sinchak) Spishak. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Richard J Sutton who passed away November 29, 1986; brother, George Spishak and sister, Louise Zubal. Survived by her daughter, Elaine, wife of Mark Czyrnik; son, Richard married to Lana (Thompson); and grandchildren: Travis Czyrnik married to...

McCOWAN – Carolyn, 82, of Johnstown died June 27, 2018, at home. Born January 7, 1936, in Johnstown the daughter of the late Robert and Alvina (Hiros) Moschgat. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, James A. McCowan; daughter, Mariann McCowan; sister, Betty Reiking; brothers: William and wife Esther; Victor and wife Elaine; David and wife Diana; and Mark Moschgat. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Carolyn’s caregivers:...

WEINZIERL - Robert G. 95; Edgewood, passed away June 29, 2018 at Windber Hospice.  Born February 19, 1923 in Johnstown, son of Isadore and Marie (Sellman) Weinzierl.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife of 67 years, Mary C. (Boes) Weinzierl; brothers, William, Arthur, Joseph,  James and Lester Weinzierl; and sister, Mary Ann Findley.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and is survived by children: Robert, married to Janet (Hartley), Indianapolis, IN; David,...

McGREEHAN – John “Ray”, 71, of Indian Lake, died June 19, 2018, at his home. Born November 29, 1946, in Johnstown the son of John and C. Zerelda McGreehan. Preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Ronald; grandparents: William and Jane McGreehan and Joseph and Elisha Finnigan. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Brown) McGreehan; step-son, J. Ross Stewart; granddaughter, Ainsley Stewart; and sisters: Gail, wife of Thomas Babalonis; and Joyce, wife of Robert...

HORNICK - Eleanor M., 86, Johnstown, passed away June 13, 2018. Born October 29,1931, in Johnstown, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Voytko. June 14 would have marked the 66th wedding anniversary of Eleanor and her late husband, Paul Jr. Survived by brother, Dr. Richard Voytko and wife Winnie; sisters, Ruth Kemerer and husband Bob, and Alice Voytko; sons, Paul and wife Karen, Dave and wife Pat, Mark and wife Suzanne, Jeff; and daughter, Debby Pearce. Also survived by grandchildren...

KRCHA - Bernard “Bernie”, 87; Johnstown, passed away June 15, 2018 at home.  Born August 20, 1931 in Johnstown, son of John and Josephine (Drugo) Krcha.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, Ann F. (Tkac) Krcha; brothers John Karcha and Richard Krcha and beloved pet cat, “Snoopy”.   Last survivor of his immediate family.  Survived by loving children, Thomas married to the former Barbara Myers, Richland Twp., and Sandra Krcha of Johnstown. Also...