All Obituaries

GOSS - Kathleen M., 74; Johnstown, passed away on June 10, 2021 at home.  Born September 29, 1946 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Birtle. Survived by husband, of 51 years, Joe Goss of Johnstown; son, Joe Goss Jr. and wife April; and sisters, Linda and Nora.  Kathleen was secretary and bookkeeper for Joe Goss Karate.  At the request of the family, there will be no public funeral services. Condolences may be sent at fgozogfuneralhome.com

YARINA – Donna Louise, 76, of Johnstown died June 4, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born December 3, 1944, in Johnstown the daughter of Charles and Mary (Machik) Yarina. Preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Geraldine Yarina; infant niece, Grace Elizabeth and infant nephew, John. She is survived by her brother, John Yarina; beloved cousins: Eleanor Miller and Jenny Wilkinson, who were more than family, they were true friends; along with cousins, Dolores Zuder,...

SEWAK - Violet “Vi”, 88; beloved wife, mother and friend; Westmont, passed away on May 29, 2021 at The Villa Crest. Born October 13, 1932 in Montreal, QC Canada, daughter of Martin and Judith (Cupek) Vrtis.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dr. Michael Sewak; son, David D. Sewak; and brother, James M. Vrtis (Jackie).  Survived by loving children, Michael M. married to Robin (Farmery), Atlanta, GA; Denise D. married to Jeff Ginsburg, New Market, MD; Kathy K....

MILLER - Donald W. Sr., 80; Johnstown, passed away on May 26, 2021.  Born December 26, 1940 in Central City, son of Chester and Anna (Frankhauser) Miller.  Preceded in death by parents; son, Donald W. Miller Jr., grandson, Benjamin Doepfer; brothers, Charlie and Bob; sister, Barbara and beloved pet, “Abby”.  Survived by wife, of 53 years, Jane F. (Osborne) Miller; daughters, Angele M. Doepfer (Mark Miller) and Kathleen A. Miller, (John Walker), all of Johnstown;...

WERNER - James C., 96; Johnstown. Passed away May 26, 2021 at Conemaugh Hospital.  Born October 10, 1924 in New Baltimore, PA; son of Cletus and Adelaide (Benning) Werner.  Preceded in death by parents; loving wife, Helen Marie (Rodkey) Werner; son, Jerry Werner; granddaughter, Caroline Werner; and siblings, Ruth, Tom, Kathryn, June, Joe, Dan, Blanche and Carroll Ann.  Survived by children, Brenda and husband Chuck Polacek, of Salix; James Werner and friend Wendy Dolges,...

PODPLESKY – Andrew Jr., 98, of Johnstown died May 10, 2021, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born April 9, 1923, in Johnstown the son of Andrew and Lucy (Bulka) Podlesky, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Valeria T. “Val” (Hiti) Podplesky; brothers, Joseph and Stephen Podplesky; sister, Mary Saints; son-in-law, David “Ziggy” Zeigler; and sister-in-law, Sr. Mary Lawrence, ASC. Survived by his son, Stephen married to Kimberly (Speck-Free) Podplesky, Johnstown;...

KLECZEK (Alberter) – Glenda, 78, of Johnstown, died May 5, 2021, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born March 22, 1943, in Johnstown the daughter of Robert and Betty (Stiffler) Alberter. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank J. Kleczek; and sisters, Colleen Post, and Denise Boop. She is survived by her son, Scott, of Johnstown; grandson, Cameron; and sisters: Melanie Hrivnak, State College; Deborah (Joe) Kasprzyk, Bedford; Pam (Jim) Woznick-Shawley, Windber; Wendy Dolges...

STAHR-KESSLER - Eva M., 89; Johnstown, passed away on May 3, 2021 at the McCulloch Place.  Born September 10, 1931 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Daughter of Eustace and Margaret  MacEachern.  Preceded in death by parents; husbands, Robert Stahr Jr., and Herbert Kessler; children, Rita and Robert Stahr in infancy, and Mark Kessler (Judy); and brother, Ronald MacEachern. Survived by children, James Stahr (Debbie) Chesapeake, VA; Richard Scott Stahr (Cyndi) Hollywood, MD; Mary Christ...

MISKE – Joan, also known as Joann Miske to her husband of 62 years Michael Miske, Jr.  Joan died May 6, 2021, at home with her family. Born December 1, 1937, in Johnstown the daughter of John and Stella (Carvella) Chesney.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael Miske, Jr.; granddaughter, Joni; brother, Bud; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Miske. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene (Bill) Goss; and son, Michael Miske III, (Dianna), all of Johnstown; 7...

SUMMITS – Patricia A., 76; Lancaster, PA, passed away April 28, 2021 at The Gardens at Stevens in Denver, PA.  Born November 3, 1944 in Johnstown.  Preceded in death by mother Irene D. Rock; and numerous aunts and uncles.  Survived by husband, John Summits; daughter, Maria S. married to Jason Roshon and granddaughter, Jess Roshon, all of Lancaster, PA.  Also survived by siblings, Gloria wife of Domenick Furfari, Joseph Rock Jr. married to the former Ginger Vinosky,...