All Obituaries

VRABEL - Elizabeth V., 86; Southmont Boro., passed away May 29, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born December 14, 1933 in Johnstown, daughter of Michael A. Sr. and Susan (Jakubak) Samo. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard F. Vrabel; son-in-law, Jason Pearson; brothers, Paul Samo, Michael Samo Jr., John Samo and sisters, Anna Rosensteel and Mary Bruene.  Survived by brother, Stephen and wife Penny (Fischer) Samo of California, and loving children, Carol married to Dennis...

STULL - Donald R., 87; Geistown Borough, passed away at home, on May 30, 2020. Born July 26, 1932 in Johnstown, son of the late Kenneth R. and Stella M. (Bloom) Stull.   Survived by a loving wife of 64 years, Janet (Fisher) Stull of Geistown Borough, daughter, Dawn Marie Shamoon and son-in-law David Shamoon of New York, NY.  A brother of Dwane Stull (Adrianne Dec) of Newton Falls, OH, Dorothy (Fred Dec) Bell, Mildred Stull, Shirley (Joe Dec) Paros, Harold (Joanne) Stull,...

SHARP - Josephine A., 83; Johnstown, passed away May 30, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born April 6, 1937 in Hooversville, daughter of John and Pauline (Potochar) Sulgan.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Percy Sharp; and sister Maryann Torres. Survived by nephews, William Torres and wife Sherry (Mishler) of Mount Joy, PA; and Anthony Torres and wife Donna (Howes) of Winter Park, FL.  Josephine was very active with Johnstown’s Senior Life and will be sadly missed by...

JAMES - Rose B., 92; Johnstown, passed away on May 30, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born February 22, 1928 in Nanty Glo, PA daughter of Stanley J. and Michalena (Szewczyk) Butz. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond W. James; daughter, Jeannine Ashcom; granddaughter Carol Ashcom; and siblings, Stanley Butz, Jennie Cecala, Theresa Wagner, Michael Butz, Anna Giammaria, Mary Olekson and Helen Johnson. Rose was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Survived...

COBAUGH (Gates) - Carole Ann, “Cookie”, 75, died May 28, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor.  Born March 10, 1945 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Merle and Genevieve (Leech) Gates. Carole resided in Hanover, MD. After an extended stay at the hospital in Maryland, she came back to Johnstown on May 15, 2020 to spend the remainder of her life with her family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents, who died within a month of each other in February and March of...

HELMERS - Magda H., 91; Johnstown, PA; formerly of Summit, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 at the Lutheran Home.  Born August 30, 1928 in Hamburg, Germany. Daughter of the late Frederick and Frieda (Kreider) Koch. Preceded in death by parents, former husband, Carlheinz A. Helmers; and daughter, Heidi Helmers.  Survived by son, Rev. Hans-Peter Helmers and wife Jane, Johnstown; grandchildren, Sarah McCann and husband, Steven; Joanna Altimore and husband,...

WADDELL – Edward, 43, of Johnstown, died May 23, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center after a long battle from injuries sustained as a result of a drunk driver May 27, 1988. Born October 4, 1976, in Johnstown the son of Clyde and Dolores (Kuras) Waddell.  He is survived by his loving parents. Due to the current health conditions, a private visitation will be held at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home, Inc., 710 Broad St. where funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations...

ZACK - John A., 95, of Mine 37, died May 15, 2020, at Windber Woods. Born January 5, 1925, in Windber the son of Gregorio and Maria (Fanale) Zaccagni. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Melosky) Zack; brother, Jim Zack; and sister, Jean Damasiewicz. Survived by his siblings: Tony Zack, Windber; Ida Zborovancik, Central City; Nancy Gaio, Windber; Erma Mincek, OH; and special nephew, Jeremy Layton, Windber and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

BUNDA – Joseph B., 93, of Johnstown passed away May 11, 2020, at his home. Born March 4, 1927, in Johnstown the son of Stephen and Mary (Pavelka) Bunda. Preceded in death by his parents; and loving wife, Margaret M. (Perdue) Bunda. He is survived by his loving daughter Carol, wife of Cheryl Meadows with whom Joseph lived; and son and daughter, Kenneth and Patricia Bunda. Also survived by grandson, Drew and 2 great-grandchildren. Joseph was a member of Resurrection Parish.  He was...

LUTHER — Mary E., 96, of Brownstown, died peacefully at home May 11, 2020. Born August 11, 1923, in Johnstown Mary’s father was John Martin Luther, born in Johnstown, son of Mathias Luther and Amelia (Neupauer) from Krompachy, Slovakia. Mary’s mother was Mary (Zborofsky) Luther, born in Krompachy, Slovakia, daughter of Amelia (Putanko) and John Zborovszky. Mary, also known as Mecky, Marchie or Merika, was the last of six siblings: Daniel Luther, John Luther Jr., Margaret...