All Obituaries

The Rev. Donald G. Eller, Sr., age 85, Johnstown, formerly of Windber died peacefully July 13, 2019 at the Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg.  He was born on March 3,1934 in Johnstown to the now deceased Oscar H. Eller, Sr. and Caroline (Brunnet) Eller-Swaney.  He was also preceded in death by wife former Barbara Mishler on Jan. 25, 2009, infant twins Carol and Connie, brother Oscar H. Eller, Jr., Matthew Eller, sister Elizabeth Tamborello, and step-father W.C. Swaney, Sr. Survived...

Virginia A.  "Ginny" McCreary, 75, Windber died July 5, 2019 at home. Born Feb. 9, 1944 in Salix daughter of the now late Albertus L. and Betty (Lees) Varner. Also preceded in death by sister Sharon Varner. Survived by husband Robert, daughter Gloria (Matt Boyer) and son Robert E., (Linda Scanlan), both of Windber. Sister of Ida (Harry) Kostyk, NJ.  Ginny was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved her "furry grandkids". Former employee of former...

Robert L. "Buzz" Statler died July 4, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 19, 1933 in Windber son of the late Herron E. and Verna M. (Younker) Statler.  Also preceded in death by sister Janis Craig. Survived by wife of 63 years former Janet Smith, son Kenneth, and daughter Sheree, all of Windber. Loving grandfather to Matthew (Erika) and great grandson Archer, Davidsville. Brother of Janet Oldham-Wissinger, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Buzz was a retired...

Robert Baker, age 90 lifelong Windber resident passed away peacefully on July 3, 2019.  He was born on July 3, 1928 in Johnstown son of the now late Glenn and Beatrice Baker. Bob was a Korean War veteran and retired from the USPS with 42 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife former Helen Swerbinski, who he married on Dec. 26, 1950; his loving family, son Bobby and wife Dena, Cape Cod, MA, and Dawn, wife of Dr. Ed Haberman, Somerset, PA.  There was no viewing or...

Marsh, Grace M., 94, Richland Twp. died peacefully at the home of her daughter on June 29, 2019. Born Dec. 12, 1924 in Fallentimber daughter of the now late James and Flora (Gillingham) Hamilton. Also preceded in death by husband James, daughter Gail Bauer, son Kevin Marsh, granddaughter Amy Marsh, sons-in-law Jeffrey Hoffman and David Boyer, and brothers James and George and sister Ruth Scaife. Loving mother to Sharon Hoffman, widow of Jeffrey, Richland Twp., Michelle, widow of David Boyer,...

Kovach, Mrs. Marion, 102, Windber died June 30, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born May 20, 1917 in Lovely daughter of the now late Lawrence E. and Essie Mae (Ling) Corle. Also preceded in death by husband Louis, brothers Merle, Irvin, and Tom Corle, and sisters Hazel Allison, and Marie Stanko, son-in-law Paul Pahel, and daughter-in-law Dottie Kovach.. Survived by these children: Phyllis Johnson, Windber, Steve and wife Margie, Windber, and Betty Pahel, Elton. Loving grandmother to seven...

Eloise J. (Shank) Miller, age 72 of Lake Wales, formerly of Windber died June 18, 2019 at Osceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, FL after a brief illness. Born July 1, 1946 in Windber daughter of the now late John E. and Pearl (Wentz) Shank. Preceded in death by husband Richard "Dick" Miller in 2007 and grand daughter, Monja LaRae Sanders in 1990 and brother George.  Survived by daughter, Renae Porter (Jeff), Winter Haven, son, Terry Miller, Lake Wales, son, Shawn Miller...

Ling, Alice A., 86, Windber died June 17, 2019. Born Apr. 5, 1933 in Johnstown daughter of the now late Dewey, Sr. and Louella (Kane) Daley. Also preceded in death by husband Dwight, brothers Stanley, Dewey, Jr., & Donald Daley, and sisters Velma Hancher, Sylvia Gahagen, and Shirley Hayostek. Survived by daughter Susan, wife of Joe Laino, Cresson, granddaughter Robyn (Jeremy) Laino, Altoona, and great grandchildren Isaiah, Maddox, and Braxton. Sister of George (Janet) Daley, Mt. Vernon,...

Thomas J. Weir, "Tommy", 65, of Windber passed away June 8, 2019 at Windber Woods. Born Nov. 7, 1953 in Johnstown son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Bossi) Weir. Also preceded in death by grandparents Attilio and Anna Bossi. Survived by aunts Edith Fyfe, Sarasota, FL, and Margaret Kowalski, Erie, and numerous cousins. Tommy was a member of various social clubs around town. He was an avid 10 pin bowler. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber and it's...

Charlotte Conjelko (nee Pribish), age 75, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Central City passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her home after a six year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 56 years; the Very Rev. Protopresbter William Conjelko; sons:  Timothy (Tammy) Conjelko and Kevin (Julie) Conjelko; grandchildren:  Alexis, Nicholas and Gabriella; brother:  Very Rev. Father John...