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Official Obituary of

William "Bill" A. Karas

September 6, 1946 ~ May 21, 2025 (age 78) 78 Years Old

William "Bill" Karas Obituary

William A. "Bill" Karas, 78, of Westmont died May 21, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. 

He was born September 6, 1946 in Johnstown, PA, son of Albert and Margaret (Bulik) Karas. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and faithful companion, Miss Kitty.

Bill is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Alexandria  " Sandy" (Zemba); his brothers-in-law, Len Zemba (Diana) and Larry Zemba; his sister-in-law, Joanne Carbaugh; his nephew, Jim Carbaugh (Cheryl); his niece, Michele Carbaugh; his great nieces: Megan, Erin, Addison; and his great nephew, Damian Carbaugh.

Bill was a 1964 Graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (St. Andrews), BPOE 175, Johnstown Post Card Club, and Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish.

He enjoyed Lionel trains and golfing. Bill was formerly employed at Suppes Ford, US Steel, and Conemaugh Hospital in medical records.
     
Private Funeral Services entrusted to Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel. 

Entombment at Grandview Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org; or the Cambria County Humane Society at www.humanecambria.org.

 

 

 

 

 


 

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Services

Private Arrangements

Duca Funeral Home - Westmont Chapel
1622 Menoher Blvd.
Johnstown, PA 15905

Private Entombment

Grandview Mausoleum.
801 Millcreek Rd
Johnstown, PA 15905

Donations

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Cambria County Humane Society - Johnstown
743 Galleria Drive Extension, Johnstown PA 15904
Tel: 1-814-535-6116
Web: https://www.cambriacountyhumanesociety.com/

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