Obituary

Bastaja, Mike M., 67, Johnstown, died July 31, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital. Born August 10, 1947 to the late Nicholas and Mildred (Buchan) Bastaja. Survived by a brother, Raymond Bastaja; sisters, Patricia Pavich and husband John; Myra Huss; Marcia Kohler and husband Raymond. Mike was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Reserves and Air Force. He was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church and the VFW. At Mike’s request services and burial will be held privately by Rev. Father Dragan Zarac. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., Johnstown PA 15906 to help defer expenses for the family. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com