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William A. "Bill" Karas
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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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Marge Duranko. (Flo´s daughter)
May 26, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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Flo Bischof
May 26, 2025
Sandy, words can not tell you how I feel. Bill and you have always been special to me and Ron before his passing. Friends when needed especially in all our bad health problems. My prayers are with you Sandy and if I can do anything, remember I´m here for you.
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