All Obituaries

Michael J. Tessari, 57 of Johnstown, passed away June 13, 2019 with his wife and his sister Barb, by his side. Born May 28, 1962 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by his parents Michael A. and Lois D. (Witkosky) Tessari and father-In-law and mother- in-law Patsy and Romilda Berardi. Survived by loving wife of 35 years Lisa (Berardi) Tessari, sisters Cindy (Steve), Lisa (Chris) and Barbara (Luke), brother-in-law Tom (Becky), sister-in-law Anna (Rose), and brother-in-law Michael (Iris). Also...

Marion Sophia "Gram" Landeros, age 97, of Davenport Florida, formerly of Southmont, died June 3, 2019, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born November 13, 1921 in Philadelphia, daughter of Andrew and Anna (Duffy) Oetzel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry Jr. (Chef) who died November 9, 1991. They met while both serving in the United States Navy. Also preceded in death by sisters, Anna Umholtz and Gertrude Powers; brother’s Andrew and Harry. Survived by children, Marion...

Larry M. Gianotti, 79, of Johnstown, died May 24, 2019. He was born December 2, 1939 in Scranton, PA, the son of Julia (Marabella) and Nicola Gianotti. Above all else Larry was the devoted husband of Joan (Visosky) Gianotti, who survives him, ending their marriage of 52 years. He is remembered as a proud and loving father to his children: Juliann (Gianotti) Zimmer and her husband Mark; Larry N. Gianotti; and Marie R. Gianotti. He was PaPa to cherished grandchildren: Nicole E. and Alexander...

Donald W. Pepley, 86, of Johnstown, died on June 5, 2019 at Richland Woods. Born March 14, 1933 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by his son Donald Pepley. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years Anna Mae (Terek), sons David married to Linda and Dan married to Laura, grandchildren Donovan Pepley (Chelsea), Amanda Pepley (Jim Stunda), Denver Pepley, and David pepley (Sarah), great-grandchildren Danny Wagner and Lucas Stunda. Don was a graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. He was a Army...

Matilda C. “Tilly”  Labuda, 99, of Johnstown, passed away May 29, 2019 at home.  Born January 3, 1920 in Johnstown, PA. Last surviving member of her immediate family.  Preceded in death by her Parents, Joseph and Mary Labuda,  sisters, Anna Maschak and Ernestine Maschak and son, Richard Labuda.  Survived by nephews/nieces Stephen (Anita) Maschak,  David (Sharon) Maschak, Christine Maschak, B.J. Carey,  Dennis (Eva) Maschak,  Edward (Susan)...

Delores J. "Janey" Rohal, 87, of Upper Yoder Township died on May 28, 2019 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born February 22, 1932 in South Fork, and grew up in Philadelphia and Ebensburg. Daughter of Joseph P. Sr. and Clara E. (Smith) Richards. Preceded in death by her parents, sisters Mary Scott, Anna Shugrue, Eileen Henehan and brother Joseph P. Richards Jr. Survived by her loving husband William F. "Bill" Rohal I, Sons William F. "Bill" II; of Hemet,...

Elizabeth Ann Virus, 92, of Lower Yoder, went to be with the Lord May 27, 2019 at the Villa Personal Care Home. She was born February 9, 1927 in Johnstown; the daughter of John and Suzanne (Kolsun) Zahoranski. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen Virus (1994), infant son; daughter, Nancy Tomaro; brothers, Wilford Zahoranski and Herbert Hill; and sister, Rita Bombatch. Survived by her son, Mark Virus, married to Pam (Lizambri); grandchildren, Allison and Michael Virus, Natalie...

Michael J. “Jack” Leonard, 81, of Johnstown, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 surrounded in love by his devoted family. Born June 2, 1937 in Johnstown, son of Walter and Elsie (Kelley) Leonard. Preceded in death by brother Charles, uncle Lewis Kelley, and brothers-in-law Andrew and James Hecker, and sister-in-law Jo Ann Kriss. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Mary Ellen (Hecker), children Tammy Micik (Dave), Terri Shumaker, Sharon Leonard, Michael Leonard (Bridget);...

Charlene Katherine Tarnowsky, 42, of Johnstown, entered Eternal Rest on May 24, 2019 at home. Born July 24, 1976 in Johnstown, daughter of Charles W. Tarnowsky and Esperanza (Murillo) Bair. Preceded in death by her Father Charles, special Aunts and Uncles from the Tarnowsky, Murillo, Gilmour, Prieto, Heider, and Bumbernick Families, Paternal and Maternal Grandparents. Survived by her Loving Mother Esperanza (Murillo) Bair, Dad John E. Bair, Brother Charles Schilling, Great Aunt and...

Josephine M. Patrick, 94, of Johnstown, died on April 19, 2019. Born March 19, 1925 in Coatesville, PA, daughter of Charles and Angelina (Coppolino) Falsone. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, who died in 2016, brothers Thomas Falsone, Stephen Falsone, and sister Grace Thomas. Survived by children Margaret "Peg" wife of Bruce Campbell, of FL; Stephen Patrick, of CA; James Patrick married to Renee, of Johnstown; and Jean Healey, of AZ; grandchildren Maggie, Samuel,...