All Obituaries

GOJMERAC - Florence I., “Flo”, 90; Johnstown, passed away April 8, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born November 19, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Emma (Kovalchick) Zubal.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas Gojmerac; sister, Emma J. Zubal and brothers, Edward Zubal and George Zubal.  Survived by children, Elaine married to Thomas Seigh; and son, Lawrence Gojmerac married to the former Susan Harbaugh, both of Johnstown.  Also...

KURUZOVICH - Mark “Butch” Stephen,  77; of New Carlisle passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born the son of Mark & Helen (Toth) Kuruzovich on December 29, 1943 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Patricia Kuruzovich, & Sylvia Bastaja; ex-wife Sandie Kuruzovich.  Mark is survived by his son Mark S.(Hope) Kuruzovich Jr; daughters Amanda Kuruzovich,...

BLASCHAK – Rose Alma, née Glacken – 97, died Friday, March 26, 2021 from natural causes. She was the wife of Daniel Blaschak who predeceased her. Rose was one of 8 children raised in Johnstown. She was married to Dan, a recipient of the Silver Star and Bronze Star in WWII, for 50 years. She was mother to Daniel (Joan) of Havertown, PA and Lee (Susan) of San Francisco. She has 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of...

BAEDER - Jean V., 97; Johnstown, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born October 2, 1923 in Johnstown, daughter of Pietro and Carmella (Martire) Pingatore.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert A. Baeder; brothers, William, Robert, Rudy, Ernest, James, Emilo, and Louis Pingatore; and sisters, Alice Prince, Olga Paruch, Edith McClain, Mary Unger, and Elvida Pingatore.  She is survived by loving sister, Ruth Stumpo of Johnstown.  Also survived by...

KOENIG – Patricia A., 76, of Johnstown, died March 27, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 26, 1944, in Johnstown the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Kohler) Siska. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Richard Koenig. Survived by her son, Joseph Koenig; daughter, Janice Koenig and her significant other, Jeremy McAfee; grandchildren, Sophia Marie, and Johnathan Thomas McAfee; and sisters, Carolyn, Janet, Dolores, and Deborah. Patricia was a member of St....

KIST – Anna M., 94, of Johnstown, died March 19, 2021 at The Lutheran Home of Johnstown. Born October 31, 1926, in Arlington, VA the daughter of William E. and Raphael (Poisal) George. Preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo A. Kist who was a Deacon with the Altoona-Johnstown Catholic Diocese; infant sister, Helen George; sister, Frances L. (George) Simmons; brothers, Norman George, and John George. She is survived by her daughter: Christine Robertson Carlin; sons, Gregory Edward...

MOCK – Clarence H., 92, of Johnstown, passed away March 23, 2021. Son of Henry W. and Alice (Smith) Mock. Preceded in death by parents, mother when he was a young boy, step-mother, Lillian Mock; loving wife of 64 years, Connie Mock; sister, Verna Siefert; step-sisters: Lydia Smith and Nora Mock. He is survived by his 4 sons Ron, Bryan married to Marie (Antonazzo), Barry married to Jenice (Martin) and Jeffrey married to Kim (Leventry); 7 grandchildren, Brenna married to Scott Durst, Jim...

SHUHAYDA – Alexander Constantino, 78, of Windber. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2021. Born March 12, 1943, to the late Joseph J. and Caroline R. (Kamiel) Shuhayda. Survived by his wife, Karen K. (Carlisle) Shuhayda; children, Tina (David) Henry; Anthony (Theresa Mishler) Shuhayda; Anne (Ronald) Covalt; Timothy Shuhayda; Joseph Shuhayda; William Shuhayda; and John (Alicia Carolus) Shuhayda; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister,...

HORNER - Rayford G. “Pete”, 87; Johnstown, passed away on March 4, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born November 23, 1933 in Johnstown, son of Samuel and Agnes (Bimel) Horner.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Dolores (Malysko) Horner; and brothers, Herbert, Carlton and Samuel.  Survived by children, Timothy Horner and wife Cheryl of Frederick, MD; and Judith Robinson and husband Craig of Charlotte, NC.  Also survived by grandchildren, Emily, Andrew,...

GOLBY - LeAnn, 86; Johnstown, passed away on March 16, 2021 at home.  Born December 3, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles L. and Margaret (Riffle) Sloan.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, James E. Golby Sr., son, Matthew Golby; brother, Leo Sloan and sister, Ethel Petak.  Survived by loving children, Audrey Coshun (Paul Jr.), Constance Solomon (Philip), James E. Golby Jr.; Karen Golby, all of Johnstown; Linda Majca (Edward), Virginia; Timothy Golby, Northern Cambria;...