JOHNSTOWN — UTNIK – James, 58, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Feb. 5, 2013. Born July 20, 1954, in Johnstown, son of Edward, Johnstown, and the late Sophie (Golojuch) Utnik. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John and Katherine Golojuch; and paternal grandparents, Walenty “Valetine” and Anna Utnik. Survived by son, Chris M. Utnik, married to the former Amy Burke, Johnstown; sister, Carol, wife of Richard Mesaros, Savannah, Ga.; brothers, Matthew; Anthony “Bernie”; and Larry, married to the former Cindy Thomas, all of Johnstown; Jeffrey, married to the former Barbara Mirable, Chesterton, Ind.; Tom, Johnstown; and Tim, married to the former Patty Lingenfelter, Johnstown; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. James was a graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. James was employed as a laborer at Derricott Construction Co. Member of SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, Bon Air. James enjoyed fishing, hunting and all sports. He loved being in the outdoors and spending time with his family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, East Conemaugh, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, Bon Air, Father Robert Ruston. Military rites will be conducted by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team at the church. Private interment at Oak Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be directed to SS. Gregory & Barnabas Parish, 120 Boltz St., Johnstown, Pa. 15902, in memory of James. Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
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Peter Fabina
FABINA – Peter, 83, Johnstown, died June 18, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Michael Salay
SALAY – Michael, of Pueblo, Colo., born Oct. 10, 1923, passed away June 15, 2013.
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Louis C. Carter
CARTER – Louis C., 71, Johnstown, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013.
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Helen M. Litvin
LITVIN – Helen M., 80, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2013.
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John G. Horner
HORNER – John G. “Jack,” 75, Timberlake Village, Ohio.
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Betty Jean Maydak
MAYDAK – Betty Jean, 77, passed away June 18, 2013, in Bloomsburg.
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James M. Schellhammer
SCHELLHAMMER – James M., 56, Lucerne Mines, died June 17, 2013.
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James A. Unger Sr.
UNGER – James A. Sr., 57, Johnstown, died June 18, 2013, at Westmoreland Hospital.
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Mary A. Wysocki
WYSOCKI – Mary A., 87, Watkins, passed away June 19, 2013, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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Mike Berezonsky
BEREZONSKY – Mike, 88, Akron, Ohio, passed away June 17, 2013.
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William Biliski
BILISKI – William “Bill,” 81, Ohio, died June 13, 2013.
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Steven J. Bloxsom Sr.
BLOXSOM – Steven J. Sr., 48, Scalp Level, passed away June 17, 2013.
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Robert Millard Bracken
BRACKEN – Lt. JG Robert Millard, 71, a native of Johnstown and a resident of Daphne, Ala., passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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Ralph Chatari
CHATARI – Ralph, “Mr. C,” 80, Mooresville, N.C., passed away of congestive heart failure on Monday, June 17, 2013.
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Irene L. (Bertram) Erzak
ERZAK – Irene L. (Bertram), 85, Ebensburg, died June 16, 2013, in West Milford, N.J.
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Dorothy Carolyn Fesman
FESMAN – Dorothy Carolyn, 95, Johnstown, went to be with our Lord Monday, June 17, 2013, following a long illness.
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Willard E. Fyock
FYOCK – Willard E. “Bill,” 94, Windber, died June 18, 2013.
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Jeffrey Scott Gates
GATES – Jeffrey Scott, 52, Johnstown, died June 18, 2013, at home.
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George Leone
LEONE – George “Gary,” 66, Hastings, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
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