All Obituaries

SALEM, Vivian B., 91, Davidsville, died February 21, 2019 at Laurel View Village. Born July 29, 1927 in Johnstown she was the daughter of the late Matilda "Teed" (George) Paziak. She is survived by numerous cousins. She was a member of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church and a graduate of Johnstown High School. Friends will be received Monday from 11:00 am until the time of the funeral at noon at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, Very Rev. Fr. Donald Shadid. In lieu of...

Ronald P. Carnevali, Sr., 79, passed away unexpectedly at Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. He was born and raised in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania by Dominick “Gus” Carnevali and Dorothy Carnevali. He is survived by his wife, Georgann (Grusky) Carnevali, who put up with his antics for 58 years, and six children; Ronald Jr. (Patricia), Dominick (Suzanne), Christine Dorman (Edward), Dr. William S. Carnevali (Brooke) Erica Miller (Shawn) and Rona Boley, as well as...

Sipes, Robert Lawrence, 72, Johnstown, died February 17, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born September 7, 1946 in Johnstown, son of Robert Leslie and Dorothy Jane (Shaffer) Sipes. Preceded in death by parents; grandmother, Catherine McClellan; brothers-in-law, Paul A. Pfuhl, Thomas C. Roberts Jr. and niece Mary E. Goebert. Survived by wife of 51 years, Linda Lee (Roth) Sipes; sisters-in-law, Mary E. Pfuhl, Johnstown, Janet L. Goebert (John), College Station, TX,; Judith A....

HARRISON- Robert C. Jr., 51, Johnstown, passed away February 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born February 17, 1968 in Johnstown, son of the late Robert C. Harrison Sr. and Dorothy L. (Cornell) Harrison.  Survived by former companion, Patricia Bicking; children, Samantha Harrison and fiancé Lauren Baize of Irvine, CA and Michael C. Harrison of Johnstown; step children, Bobby Bicking married to Kelly (Kearney) of NJ and Dorothy Havrilla married to Todd of Portage; step...

KOHAN – Olga “Ollie”, 95, passed away peacefully with family on February 14, 2019 in Spokane, WA.  Born July 18, 1923 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of George and Pearl (Malinchak) Glova.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew; brothers, Michael, John, Samuel and George Glova; and sisters, Ann Febba and Nell Baresky.  Survived by sisters, Justina “Josephine” Kohan, Northern Cambria, PA and Helen Moody, Dayton, OH.  Also survived by...

Richard E. Fondelier, 80, Johnstown, passed away February 13, 2019. Born December 22, 1938 in Johnstown, son of Richard and Sydney (Maloy) Fondelier. Preceded in death by parents; son, Richard J.; and brother, Donald. Survived by wife of 56 years, the former Beverley Roth; children, Thomas (Stacey Gelles), Elton; Kevin, Johnstown; and Kimberly (William Moyer), Harrisburg; daughter-in-law, Carrie, widow of Richard J.; grandchildren, Michael Jacobs (Alysse), Ryan Fondelier (Jacinda), Allison...

KAWCHAK- James, 81, Richland Twp. Passed away February 13, 2019 at his residence. Born November 11, 1937 in Johnstown. Son of Nick and Anna (Rychak) Kawchak. Preceded in death by parents, wife Carol J. (Stafford), grandsons Christopher Barefoot and Alexander Kawchak, sisters, Anna Kawchak, Alice Hiros, and Catherine Salata, Mary Botter, and Julia Verhovsek, brothers Stephen, Michael, Nick, and John. Survived by children Linda married to Joel Barefoot, Pam married to Steve Sarlouis, and Jim...

David B. Covert, 76, St. Michael, formerly of Johnstown, died February 12, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 6, 1942, in Johnstown, son of Dallas B., Jr. and Virginia (Wentz) Covert. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret (Murtha) Covert; and step son, Richard Murtha. Survived by step sons, Daniel J. Murtha, Brad A. Murtha, and Paul A. (Nanette Blough); daughters, Angelina Dawn Ogea, and Kathy Covert; former wife Brenda Covert; and 12 grandchildren. David was retired from...

Donna W. Hogue, 65, Richland Twp., died February 11, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 20, 1953, in Johnstown, daughter of Roy and Elma (Adams) Keppler. Preceded in death by parents; and husband, David L. Survived by children David R. (Heather); Melissa (Austin Smay); and Jason R., all of Johnstown; grandsons, David L., II, and Wyatt Hogue; and sister, Patricia, Johnstown. Donna was a member of Vinco Brethren Church, where she participated in various activities, and she was a...

DUNKLE- Richard C. “Dick,” 89, Johnstown. Passed away on February 5, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born on October 9, 1929 in Johnstown. Son of Claire C. and Helen V. (Ankney) Dunkle. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christine Dunkle, sister Jean Zook, and brother William. Survived by wife of 67 years Hattie E. (Forgacs); children Nancy Koontz and her special friend Paul Woznak of Johnstown, Richard F. of Johnstown, and Wayne T. married to Wendy Wissinger of OH;...