All Obituaries

ORAVEC - Stephen F., 86; Brownstown Boro., passed away at home, August 10, 2019.  Born October 24, 1932 in Johnstown, son of Martin and Anna (Svonavec) Oravec.  Preceded in death by parents; brothers Daniel and Benjamin Oravec; and sister, Mary Stauffer.  Survived by son, Steven Oravec; daughter, Renee Macari; grandsons, Daniel and Matthew Macari.  Also survived by brother, George Oravec and sister, Sr. Veronica Oravec CDP; and niece and nephew.  Stephen...

D’AVERSA - Matthew D., 94; Johnstown, passed away on August 9, 2019 at Westmont Woods.  Born January 31, 1925 son of the late Phillip and Marie (Petraroia) D’Aversa.  Preceded in death by sister, Yolanda Macharola and a great nephew, Michael Sebastianelli.  Survived by his loving sister, Joann Sebastianelli; brother, Theodore D’Aversa; eight nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews; and three great-great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a...

CHAPMAN – Theresa B., 92, of Johnstown, died August 8, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born July 21, 1927, in Johnstown, the daughter of Mary (Ban) Golis and step-father John Golis. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daniel G. Chapman; daughter, Emily Roddy; and sister, Catherine Matula. Survived by her children: Daniel Chapman, Newark, DE and Johnstown; and Patricia, wife of Patrick Twardziak, Johnstown; grandchildren: Rene, wife of Jon Wood, Houston, TX; Nicholas...

TAUBER - Sylvia J., 83; Brownstown, Boro. passed away August 7, 2019 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born January 30, 1936 in Johnstown, daughter of Frank and Carrie (Furman) Bulick.  Preceded in death by parents; and special cousin Dorothy Tedjeske.  Survived by loving husband, of 59 years, Robert L. Tauber Sr.; son, Robert Tauber Jr. married to the former Lynn Sunseri; daughter, Karin married to Gary Helsel; and grandchildren, Stephanie Rosendale and Robbie Tauber, all of...

BARAN - Rose M., 97; Franklin Boro., passed away August 7, 2019 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born November 8, 1921 in Conemaugh, daughter of Nicholas and Catherine (Jurczyk) Moran. Preceded in death by parents; husbands, Andrew A. Puch and Peter Baran; son, Andrew B. Puch; sisters, Mary Shultz, Blanche Mider; brothers, John and Walter Moran in infancy, Blaine E. Moran, Edward Moran and Dr. Anthony Moran.  Rose was the last survivor of her immediate family.  She is survived by...

DE YOT – Betty G., 102, of Johnstown, died August 4, 2019, at Amber Springs at LaurelWood Care Center. Born June 6, 1917, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Joseph Francis and Aline Margaret (White) Gaver. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Vincent De Yot; infant son, John Patrick; son, David; sister, Aline; and brothers, Frank and Robert. She is survived by her children: Thomas, married to Kathie Madden, Ellisville, MO; and Aline De Yot, wife of David Fracassi, Erie, PA;...

Haggerty - Lawrence E., 84, passed away August 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Larry was a kind, compassionate man who genuinely cared for others. His sense of humor and penchant for practical jokes got him into trouble more than once, but left his family with legendary tales. He was an avid reader and gardener, and a lover of jigsaw puzzles. Born May 18, 1935 in Johnstown, son of James Haggerty and Susan (Marsh) Haggerty Williams and stepfather George Williams. Preceded in...

TORCHIA - PLAZA - Josephine M., 93; Johnstown, passed away July 28, 2019 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born September 22, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of George and Barbara (Drzal) Skala.  Preceded in death by parents; husbands, George Plaza and Frank Torchia; daughter, Constance Rolley; granddaughter, Erica Fetzer; sisters, Stephanie Wesolowski and Sophie Cyburt; and brothers, Thomas, John, Joseph, Frank, Jack, Edward and Stanley Skala.  Survived by son, Donald Plaza of...

PETAK – Marie, 92, of Johnstown, died July 30, 2019, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 16, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph G and Katheryn (Seman) Petak. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Raymond and Bernard Petak; and sister-in-law, Rose Marie Petak. Survived by sister-in-law: Dorothy Petak; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews including care givers, Mark Petak and his wife, Terri. Member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...

MIKLOS - Audrey J., 89; Johnstown, passed away July 22, 2019 at home.  Born June 19, 1930 in Johnstown, daughter of William and Hilda M. (Kiefer) Krentz.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Bernard J. Miklos; brothers, Francis, William and Charles Krentz and sister, Mary Oceak.  Audrey is the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Survived by brother-in-law, Robert Micklos, Johnstown; and her loving children, Gary Miklos married to the former Christine...