All Obituaries

Robert M. Stinebiser, Sr., 78, Harmony, formerly of Johnstown, died May 23, 2018, at home. Born December 2, 1939, in Johnstown, son of Rubert and Edna (Uhl) Stinebiser. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Rubert, Jr., and twin, Richard; and sisters, Lois DiNardo, Donna Haynal, and Joanne Smith. Survived by wife, the former Judy O’Connor, whom he married September 1, 1962; daughter Kimberly (Douglas Brannock), Harmony; and Robert, Jr. (Shirley McCreary), Johnstown; grandson,...

Irene C. Kassick, 83, Ebensburg, formerly of Franklin Boro, died May 19, 2018 at Cambria Care Center. Born September 2, 1934 in Johnstown, daughter of Vasil and Katarina (Strank) Derevjanik. Preceded in death by parents; husband Charles, Sr.; brothers, Michael, John and Nick; and sisters Mary Tenga, Anna Kindya,  Martha Long, and Helen Naugle. Survived by children, Charles, Jr. (Marybeth Furda), Ferndale; James (Sherry Kelley), Mineral Point; and Melanie (Robert Buchan), Park Hill....

BERNEY- Judith A., 75, Harrisburg formerly of Johnstown. Passed away May 16, 2018 after a brief illness. Born October 20, 1942 in Erie. Daughter of Milton B. and Betty (Schaffner) Ackerman. Preceded in death by parents and husband William. Survived by children William A. married to Joan E. (Cole) of Reading, and Lisa B. married to Steven R. Aaron of Harrisburg; and grandchildren Kaitlin and Megan Berney and Rachel and Jacob Aaron. Former member of Beth Sholom Congregation and Rodef...

Walter Gresh, Jr., 61, Berlin, formerly of Nanty Glo, died May 12, 2018, at Meadow View Nursing Center. Born September 7, 1956, son of the late Walter, Sr. and Cecelia (Daley) Gresh.  Survived by mother; and siblings, Anna (Gerald McMullen), Ebensburg; Paul, Blacklick, OH; Father Stephan (Denise Hough), Belle Vernon; Lawrence (Susan Buck), Johnstown; David (Jennifer Grumling), Bedford; Nicholas, Nanty Glo; Mark, Alliquipa; and Matthew, Nanty Glo. Also survived by numerous nieces,...

 Wayne Krise, 65, of Elton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018, at his home. He was born December 6, 1952, in Elton, a son of Helen (Bosak) Krise and the late Forrest J. Krise. Wayne owned and operated Elton Auto Body, and then later worked for Thomas Dealership from where he retired. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Nikki Krise of Enola; one daughter and son-in-law, Bracken and John Murray of Connecticut; four...

BALOGH- Barbara M., 73, Johnstown.  Passed away May 10, 2018 at home.  Born July 31, 1945 in Latrobe.  Daughter of Dominic and Mae (Dellavechio) Carota.  Preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert G.  Survived by daughter Jessica married to Jake Webb of Johnstown; grandchildren Delaney and Holden; sister Connie married to Jack Karazsia of Latrobe; step daughter Lisa married to Kirk Norton of CA; and nieces, nephews and cousins.  Barbara...

Robert H. Miller, 97, Johnstown, died May 2, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born January 10, 1921, in Johnstown, son of the late Henry J. and Elizabeth (Keim) Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Lucille (Blough) Miller; and his half-sister, Helen Irene Wagner. He is survived by his children, Sarah “Sally” Kosloski, and husband, Jerry; John K. Miller, and wife, Carolyn (Foust); and David L. Miller, and wife, Heather (Alvin); grandchildren, Jennifer and...

James G. Bowers, 54, Johnstown, died April 29, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 23, 1964 in Johnstown, son of Reed F. Bowers Sr. and Donna M. (Roberts) Bowers. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; fiancé, Lisa Berkey; children, James Bowers married to Juliet, Trevor J. Whitman married to Jessica (Bennett); grandchildren, Serenity, Adrianna, Tyler and Alice; siblings, Reed "Frankie" Bowers and fiancé Sharon, Gary "Dino"...

Doris E. Layton, 75, Johnstown, died April 20, 2018 at home. Born July 2, 1942, in Johnstown, daughter of Francis and Irene (Custer) Pattison. Preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, Doug Gorman; and step sons, Gregg and Larry Layton. Survived by husband, Larry; children, Steven (Sandy), Taiwan; Paul (Emily); and Pamela Gorman, all of Johnstown; 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. She was the sister of Tom Pattison (Linda), Johnstown. She was a member of Park Ave. United...

Julia M. Boser, 92, Johnstown, died April 18, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 19, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Anna (Verbjar) Haluska. Preceded in death by parents; husband Glenn; and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Glenn (MaryLee Felton), Kissimmee, FL; David (Patti Kohut); Brenda (Eugene Pentz), both of Johnstown; and Glenda (Bill Eckhart), Lehighton, PA. Also survived by seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one great-great...