All Obituaries

RESSLER – Agnes, 82, of Johnstown, passed away March 26, 2020, at McCullough Place. Born August 3, 1937, in Johnstown the daughter of Joseph and Mary Yuhas. Preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Ann and Mary. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert Ressler; sister, Helen; and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren. Agnes was a member of Resurrection Parish where a private funeral Mass will be held, Fr. George Gulash. Committal will take place at Grandview Cemetery...

TAVALSKY – Ronald “Ronzo”, 65, of Johnstown died March 25, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center. Born October 26, 1954, in Johnstown the son of James and Eleanor (Sarisky) Tavalsky. Preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, John Piskurich. Survived by his sister, Beverly (Tavalsky) Piskurich; brother, Aloysius Tavalksy and wife Joy; loving nieces, Kathy Ann Kapcsos and husband Ron Kapcsos, Jr.; Therese Rizzolino and husband Robert; and nephews Jason John Piskurich...

GATES – Merle Raymond, 97, died March 24, 2020 at Arbutus Park Manor. Born November 25, 1922 in Johnstown. Son of Raymond and Fannie Mae (Rowe) Gates. Preceded in death by parents, wife Genevieve “Jennie” who died February 11, 2020, their death ended a union of 76 years, sisters Louise Pegg, and Ruth Shope and brothers George and Frank Rowe. Survived by loving daughter Carol Ann Cobaugh and special friend Mary Pannone who Merle affectionately referred to as his second...

MOCK – Connie (Crossen), 86 of Johnstown, passed away March 24, 2020. Daughter of Richard and Ruth (Curley) Crossen. Preceded in death by parents; and eight brothers and sisters, Betty, Mary who died in infancy, Richard J., Rose Rita, Ann, Donna, C.J. (survived by widow LaRue), and Bernie (survived by widow Bonnie Barrick) Crossen. Connie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Clarence H. Mock, sons Ronald, Bryan married to...

PAWCIO—Elizabeth “Betty” R., 81; formerly of Woodvale, of Johnstown, passed away, of natural causes, at home, on March 22, 2020.  Born July 25, 1938 in Johnstown, daughter of John Sr. and Zophia (Compel) Zonka.  Preceded in death by parents; husband William S. Pawcio; daughter-in-law, Rebecca (Weitsman) Pawcio; and sisters, Helen Litvin and Anne Czyz. Survived by loving children, Christopher Pawcio Maine, NY; Jackie married to Gregory “Iggy” Sprincz,...

TROHANOWSKY—Zelda J. “Jean” 91; Johnstown, passed away March 21, 2020 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born October 18, 1928 in Johnstown, daughter of Thomas D. and Goldie M. (King) Rose.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Trohanowsky; brothers Charles Rose, Robert Rose, and Thomas Rose; and sisters, Betty Hropovich and Dorothy Driscoll.  Survived by loving children, Andrew T. married to the former Francine Winogrodzki, Baltimore, MD; Barbara J. married to...

KOPCHIK – Helen Elizabeth, 86, who resided at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center, died March 14, 2020.  Born October 20, 1933 in St. Michael, PA, the daughter of John and Anna (Sikora) Keselak. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; and brother, John. Survived by her son, George S. Kopchik and wife, Heidi, Ebensburg; daughter, Diana M. Young and husband, Lonnie, York; grandchildren: Colin, Megan, Nicole, Chad, and Curt; great-granddaughter, Murphy; and sisters, Ethel...

JEDRZEJEK—John Edward, “Jay”, 79; of Johnstown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Born June 15, 1940 in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Veronica (Blasko) Jedrzejek.  Preceded in death by parents; daughter-in-law, Dana Jedrzejek; and sisters, Sue Beyer and Pat Lorditch.  Survived by loving and devoted wife, of 57 years, Florence (Furnari) Jedrzejek; daughter, Lisa M. Watkins, Atlanta, GA; sons, Brian (Terri) and Shawn Jedrzejek, both of Johnstown;...

ORAVEC – Anthony A., 85, of Johnstown died March 11, 2020, at Windber Hospice. Born November 5, 1934, in Johnstown the son of the late Andrew G. and Gabriella (Kavacic) Oravec. Preceded in death by four sisters: Sue Hammer, Kathryn Krumenacker, Mary Gordian and Elizabeth Kuchenbrod and one brother, Very Rev. Father Christian R. Oravec, T.O.R. Survived by wife of nearly sixty years Marion Domenick. Also survived by son, Timothy, of Caldwell, Idaho married to Cynthia Keith of Johnstown,...

MILLER—Amanda M., 93; Johnstown, passed away March 7, 2020 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born October 11, 1926 in Johnstown, daughter of John E. and Ellen E. (McKendree) Kirkwood.  Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Miller; brother, John Kirkwood; sisters, Dorothy King, Alice Kirkwood, Mary Catherine Petrick, Hazel Petry, and Bernice Smith.  She is the last survivor of her immediate family.  Survived by stepson, Tom Miller; and many nieces and...