Gloria Elaine Cernic

CERNIC – Gloria, 89, of Johnstown, passed away July 31, 2026, at The Villa Crest. Born June 2, 1937, in Johnstown, the Daughter of Albert J. Cernic and Katherine (Perich) Cernic-Cameron. Preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Harry O. Cameron; and brother-in-law, Roger Bronson. Survived by her loving sister, Shirley Bronson; nieces, Angela, Karen, Valerie, Laura, and Jennifer; nephews, Michael and Daniel; and special cousin, Kathy Szmyd. Gloria was a proud graduate of Johnstown High School. Following her graduation, she was a medical secretary at Bethlehem Steel Dispensary and later dedicated many years as a medical transcriptionist at the MRI Center. A faithful and devoted member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Gloria served as the church secretary for many years and was a cherished member of the church choir. She also shared her love of music as a member of the Rodoljub Singing Society. Deeply proud of her Johnstown roots, Gloria generously gave her time as a volunteer with Visit Johnstown, helping to promote the community she loved. She also found great joy in preserving her Serbian heritage by teaching the Kolo dance to younger generations, ensuring that its traditions would continue for years to come. Above all, Gloria will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family, faith, friends, and community. She was a loving sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend whose warmth and spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She will truly be missed by many. Friends will be received Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., where a pomen service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Fr. Sava (Griscom). Committal will follow at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Gloria to St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church General Fund at https://stnicholasjohnstown.org/donate or by mail at 971-1001 St. Clair Rd
Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15905. The Family would like to especially thank the staff at the Villa Crest and Laurel Highlands Hospice for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Gloria.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gloria Elaine Cernic, please visit our floral store.