All Obituaries

Erma Elizabeth Visnovsky, 93, of Westmont, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her two daughters on Saturday, April 20, 2019.  Born September 10, 1925 in Windber, daughter of Julius and Anna (Kiraly) Blasko.  Last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Eugene and Julius, and husband George Visnovsky in 1997 ending a 51 year marriage. Survived by loving children: Robert (Betteanne Weydig) of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; twin...

James W. Zanghi, 47, of Johnstown, died on April 20, 2019 at Windber Hospice. Born September 17, 1971 in Johnstown, son of James J. Zanghi and Joyce (Claycomb). Preceded in death by his mother, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years Stephanie (Bubalo), father James and wife Georgia (Shawley), sister Stephanie wife of Michael Mino, brother Tony Zanghi, mother-in-law Amelda "Mrs. B" Bubalo, brother-in-law Chris Bubalo married to Aimee,...

Rosemary "Midge" Bischof, 94, of Johnstown, died April 10, 2019 at Laurelwood Care Center.  Born March 30, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of Stephen J. and Rose Marie (Munzer) Bischof. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Herbert and Stephen Bischof Jr., sisters Betty Lorditch, Bertha Mayer, Janet Clennon, and Rita Clark. Survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a 1942 graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School and received a Bachelor of Science...

Edward W. Kane, 89, of Johnstown, died on April 13, 2019. Born August 27, 1929 in Johnstown, son of James and Clara (Buettner) Kane. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances Pierce, and Nina (Genovese) Kane, in 2006, wife of 54 years. Survived by children Patrick, of Cape Cod, MA; Michael (Elizabeth Mayer), of Johnstown; James (Susan), of Pottstown; and Mary (David Stokely), of Arlington, VA; grandchildren:  Jason Kane (Kellie), Meghan Kane (Andrew Parrish), Sean Kane, Brandon...

Jessica A. Sapienza, 36, of Johnstown, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born August 19, 1982 in Windber, daughter of Roy and Frances (Salsgiver) Schropp. Survived by her loving parents, loving son Mason Sapienza, fiancé Robert Lehman, brother Dustin married to Angel, and sister Heather Miles, nieces and nephew Kiera and Tucker Schropp, Kaylee and Emma Miles, special cousin Barry Schropp, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jess graduated...

Benjamin - Martin, 49, of Johnstown, died on March 31, 2019. Born May 5, 1969 in Philadelphia, son of John C. Sr. and Martha (Grayson) Benjamin. Preceded in death by his father, paternal and maternal grandparents, aunts and uncles. Survived by his mother, sister Marsha Wilson, brother John Benjamin Jr., niece Trishha Burkett, nephews Brandon, and John Benjamin III, Keith Wilson, grandnephew Trey Burkett, grandnieces Silvania Burkett, Makeyla Coleman, and Nevaeh Coleman. Also many aunts,...

Christine A. Swank, 59, of Johnstown, went to be with the angels on March 31, 2019. Born December 23, 1959 in Johnstown, daughter of Ralph A. and Connie (McMinn) Swank. Preceded in death by her mother, paternal and maternal grandparents, and niece Brenda Burrell. Survived by loving father Ralph and stepmother Darlene, sisters Vicki Zawalish, of Johnstown, and Patty wife of Mark Eppley, of SC and brother Ralph T. Swank, of Pittsburgh, longtime special friend George Duranko. Also many loving...

Jean Ann (Mertle) Singel, passed away peacefully at her home in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, January 19, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Agnes Mertle, her siblings, Evelyn Heningcamp and John Mertle, her loving husband, Stephen Singel and her son-in-law, Philip Buriak.  Left with loving memories are Jean’s in-law’s: Mike and Mary Anne Singel, Joe and Mag Sank, and Agnes Swarney, numerous nieces and nephews, and Jean’s thirty-eight...

Janet R. (Jobe) Hornick, 86, Geistown, passed away March 17, 2019. Born May 4th, 1932 in Johnstown; daughter of the late Mildred Dorsch. Preceded in death by beloved husband of 60 years Ronald, son Barry, son-in-law Timothy Schultz, her in-laws; Robert (Frances) Hornick, Mary Frances (Raymond) Stevons, Louise (Fred) Hoffman, and Elizabeth Hornick.  Survived by her loving children; Lynda Rizzo and husband Tony, Brian Hornick and wife Pam, and Alyson Schultz, all of Johnstown. ...

Betty R. Gnagey, 86, of Westmont, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2019.  Born July 19, 1932 in State College, daughter of Charles and Grace (Blanton) Reesman. Preceded in death by her parents, brother James R. Reesman, and sister Virginia Collette. Survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Donald; son Michael married to Wendy (Warshel); daughters Cynthia Watkins and Kathleen wife of Dr. William Carney; grandchildren, Matthew (Cara), Michael (Hannah), Jill (Matthew Pulford),...