All Obituaries

MIRILOVICH - Kenneth M., 71; Johnstown, passed away August 11, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born February 24, 1949 in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Lillian M. (Gordich) Mirilovich.  Preceded in death by parents; brother, Francis Mirilovich and aunt, Charlotte Gordich.  Survived by loving wife, of 49 years, Paulette (Tilley) Mirilovich; and children, Faith Troyan, Johnstown, PA; and Justin Mirilovich (Alisha), Mountain Top, PA; and grandchildren, Samantha Troyan and Alexander...

MACHOWSKI – Helen L., 98, of Johnstown, died August 4, 2020, at Amber Springs at LaurelWood. Born April 20, 1922, in Johnstown the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Meholchin) Hovanec. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward J. Machowski; children: Elaine, Donald, and James; son-in-law, George Duray; sisters: Ann Cicon, Margaret Hovanec, and Mary Loncella; and brothers: Joseph, John and Stephen Hovanec. She is survived by her loving children: William, married to Bridget (Ragno)...

  KUYAT - Eileen Louise, 75 (January 24, 1945 - August 7, 2020) of Brownstown.  The daughter of the late Arthur and Henrietta (Hanitsch) Kuyat.  She is survived by her brother, James K. Kuyat and wife Faye of Simi Valley, CA; nieces and nephews, Kimberlee (Kuyat) Gardner, James G. Kuyat, Kristin (Kuyat) Zamora, Richard Kuyat, David Kuyat and Karen (Kuyat) Sendek.  Eileen was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s church.  The family wishes to thank Laurelwood Care...

VARNER – William J.  Born December 31, 1930 in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. Son of Daniel and Florence (Berkey) Varner. Preceded in death by parents and daughter, Karen Louise Varner. Survived by his wife, Barbara Louise (Padich-Farren); daughter, Barbara Jean (Stephen) Brown, Stewartstown, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Renee Brown, married to Paul Nutter, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; grandson, Martin Brown, married to Madeline (Marcenelle), Alexandria, Virginia; great-grandchildren: Lucy...

RUSSAK – Elizabeth L. “Betty”, 89, of Johnstown died July 30, 2020, at home surrounded by her children. Born September 11, 1930, in Johnstown the daughter Stephen and Anna (Balaschak) Ditko. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Russak; sister, Anna Marie Gorka; and brother, Steven Ditko. Survived by her children: Diane, wife of Gary Marion, Johnstown; Christine, wife of Richard Locher, Hooversville; John Thomas; Eric; and Richard, all of Johnstown; grandsons:...

KOVACS – John Stephen, 86; Johnstown, passed away July 24, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born February 20, 1934 in Johnstown, son of Stephen and Mary (Radak) Kovacs.  Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Josephine DeDea and Margaret Holbay.  Survived by sister Mary Curtis of Cincinnati, OH. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  John was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Retired employee for Bethlehem Steel Corp.  A member of St. Therese...

STILES - Sue, 90; Oakland, passed away July 24, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born February 27, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Paul and Helen (Pafcik) Balko.  Preceded in death by parents; loving husband, Mack W. Stiles; and five siblings. She is the last survivor of her immediate family.  Survived by son, David married to Jilanne (Painter) Stiles of Ballston Lake, NY; and daughter, Karen Stiles of Johnstown.  Also survived by grandchildren, Adam Stiles and wife Brittany...

LARRY – Anna, 94, formerly of Stone Street died July 13, 2020, at McCullough Place. Born August 5, 1925, in Johnstown the daughter of Thomas and Rose (Aldaire) Petrore. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Nicholas J. Larry; daughter, Cindy A. Fyfe; sisters: Amelia Kopach; Angeline, Mary and Virginia Larry; and brothers: Anthony, Charles, Louis and Sylvester Petrore. She is survived by her children: Linda M., wife of Frank Slater, Harrisburg, PA; and Nicholas J., married to Diane...

SCHULTZ - Adeline E., 89; passed away July 11, 2020. Born December 14, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael and Barbara (Terebus) Pozniak. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thaddeus J. Schultz; son, Richard J. Schultz; brothers, Edward, Raymond and Wallace Pozniak; and sisters, Sophie Ponczak and Josephine Ziemba.  She was the last survivor of her immediate family.  Survived by loving children, Natalie married to Charles Schatz, Johnstown; Vincent Schultz married to Valarie...

RILEY – Stephen J., 48 of Belsano, died July 5, 2020, unexpectedly at his residence less than 24 hours after his father Joseph passed away. Born October 1, 1971, in Johnstown the son of Joseph and Barbara (Nazick) Riley. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; his loving wife, Kristine (Rummel) Riley; mother and father-in-law, Earl and Louise (Ludwig) Rummel; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Jim) McCleester; Jeanette (Kelly) Rummel; and Lisa Melius (Denny); and loving nieces,...