Apr 21-25 2013 - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

The TriBune- (Democrat Joffistown,(PJl
Cambria County
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Burke: Anna C., 89,Johnstown.
(Duca)
Motak: Anna May, 83, Conemaugh. (Henderson-Makuchan)
Thomas: Ceinwyn 0., 68, Cresson. (Kennedy)
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BURKE - Anna C. "Tullie," 89,
Johnstovra, died April 18,
2013, in Johnstown. Bom April
9, 1924, in Johnstown, daugh
ter of Florian and Mary (Soltis)
Pilat. Preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Leo, who
Va., native of Jerome. (Cremation
Society of Va.)
Jamison: Leo Francis, 92,
Martinsburg, formerly ofJohns
sister, Mary Burke. Survived by
daughter, Maiy Lee, married to
Joseph. A. Eckenrod, Johns
tovra; sister, Dorothy Smith,
New Jersey;
^andson, Joe
Eckenrod, married to Jamie;
great-granddaughter,
Haley
town. (Bolger)
Massaro: Linda C., 67, Cran
berry Township, native of Johns
Ann; special niece, Bilhe Bar
ber; and sisters-in-law, Henri
etta Pilat, Betty Burke and
Eileen Burke. She enjoyed lis
tening to polkas, watching old
westerns and Thursday night
shopping. Friends received
town. (Devlin)
Sunday, April 21,2013
DEATH NOTICES
from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April
BONNONO - Betty (Kissell)
81, Johnstown, died April 19,
neral
Home,
Westmont
Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.
She was a member of St. John
2013. Bom March 13, 1932, in
Johnstown, daughter of Wil
liam and Mar-
garet
(Ramage) Kis- ^
H
sell. Preceded ^
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in death by M
her
parents;-It'?
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husband, An-^3
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thony Sr., who*l|
22, 2013, at Frank Duca Fu
Gaulbert Cathedral, where frineraJ Mass will be celebrated at
spedal^BB,
friend, Olive Nanna. Survived
by son, Anthony Jr., married to
Gina (Webb), Upper Yoder;
grandaughter, Ashley, married
Chaney, Windber;
grandson, Michael, Pittsburgh;
and great-granddaughter, Au
brey Chaney. She was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. She was a
member of Johnstown Grace
Bretheran Church. Friends re
ceived from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday,
April 21, 2013, at Frank Duca
Funeral
Home,
Westmont
Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.,
where fimeral service will be
held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, the
Rev. Terry Gindlesperger offici
ating. Interment, Headricks
Union Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent through www.ducafuneralhome.com.
GRIFFITH
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by parents, Delia and William
Griffith Sr.; sister Maiy Sheets;
and first wife, Gilmer Greene
Griffith. Survived by loving
wife of 43 years, Betty (Miller)
Griffith, formerly of Somerset;
their eight children and
spouses, Jean Bergman, Joe
and Bonnie Griffith, Scott and
Barbara
Miller,
Charlene
Miller, Bany and Jackie Miller,
Harold and Diane Miller,
Michele Miller and Gene and
Kelley Griffith;
Interment, Grandview Ceme
Melissa Miller.
home.com.
and special
niece, Lora Sheets. He also was
Miller;
tery. Condolences may be sent
through
www.ducafuneral-
William "Bill"
passed away peacefully Satur
day, April 13, 2013, at his home
in Manassas, Va., after a long
illness. Bom Jan. 9, 1926, in
Jerome. He was predeceased
10 a.m. Tuesday, the Very Rev.
James F. Crobkston, celebrant.
a "parent" to a grandson, Adam
and
grandchildren
granddaughter,
Bill had 18
and
great-grandchildren.
Bill
17
at
tended Conemaugh Township
High School, Davidsville, and
in 1942, he joined the U.S.
Navy to do his part for the war
died in 2003;
Mark
John D. Bymes. Committal,
church cemetery.
Pilat and William Pilat; and
Griffith: William, 87, Manassas,
to
p.m. Monday at St. Aloysius
Church, the Very Rev. Father
died in 1987; brothers, Joseph
Elsewhere
and
deceased will be held. Fuhelr^
Mass will be celebrated at 1^
EGER - Lucy M., 77, Lilly, died
April 19, 2013, at Altoona Re
gional. Born Nov. 30, 1935, in
Cresson Tovraship, daughter of
the late James T. and Laverne
M. (Link) Eger. Preceded in
death by siblings, Ruth, Patty,
Barbara and Bill. Survived by
siblings, Janet Lee, Macedonia,
Ohio; Dorothy Glenn, Lilly;
Waneda Eger, Lilly; David,
Cresson; James, Lilly; Thomas,
Gallitzin; Girard, Gdlitzin; and
Kenny, Cresson; also numerous
nieces and nephews. Retired in
2011 from the dietary depart
ment of Mount Aloysius Col
lege, Cresson, after 35 years of
service. Member of St. Aloysius
Church. Friends received from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday
at Charles M. Kennedy Funerd
Home, Cresson, where Legion
of Mary rosary and vigil for the
effort. He served on the USS
Montpelier and USS North
Carolina during the war and
saw action'aboard these ships
in the Pacific theater. Bill met
his first wife, Gilmer Dana
Greene, in the Navy and they
were married on Veterans Day,
1945. Bill wanted to spend
more time with his growing
family, so he switched from the
Navy to the Army in 1950 and
was sent to Korea, where he
served until the end of the Ko
rean War in 1953. BUI and his
family were stationed in Fort
Meade, Md.; Fort Benning,
Ga.; twice in Fort Hood, Texas;
Karlsruhe,
Manheim;
and
Bamberg, Germany, during his
22-year career in the service.
Bill retired from the Army in
1963, having attained the rank
of Command Sergeant Major.
The TriSune - (Democrat Jolinstoxm,(PA
After his retirement from the
Army, Bill worked for Wheeler
Bros, in Somerset, and opened
many stores for them all over
the U.S. While working at
Wheeler Bros., he met Betty
Miller, and they were married
in November 1969. Bill loved
Betty's children as his own, and
together, they had one son,
Gene Griffith. Bill and Betty
moved their family to Laurel,
Md., in 1971, and then in 1973,
they moved to Manassas, Va.,
where Bill worked for Northern
Virginia Supply. Bill retired in
1991 and enjoyed his retire
ment life in Manassas. Bill was
a wise and wonderful man with
a sharp and vkdtty mind, the
best
a
father
and
husband
could be, and a kind caring
person. He lived a happy, full
and rich life, being forever in
love with both of his wives and
family members. No matter
what life brought him, he never
lost his joy, his smile, his laugh
or his sense of humor. Family
was always at the center of
Bill's life and his memory will
remain and always be a center
piece in the lives of his wife,
children
and
their
families.
Contributions may be made to
help disabled veterans at
www.dav.org. Select "Donate"
and then "Memorial and Hon
orary Gifts" in honor of Wil
liam Griffith.
JAMISON - Leo Francis, 92, a
LYDIC - Edith June, 89, Johns
longtime resident of Johns
town, passed away Friday,
April 19, 2013, at Homewood
at Martinsburg following com
plications related to pneumo
nia. Born in Henry's Mills, son
town. Friends' will be received
from 3 p.m. until time of me
morial service at 4 p.m. Sunday
at Albright United Methodist
Church. John Henderson Co.
of the late John Cleveland and
Funeral Home, 215 Central
Ave., is in charge of arrange
Mabel (Combs) Jamison. Sur
ments.
viving are his vrife, Maiy Ickes,
whom he married Aug. 13,
1949; three sons, Richard Lee,
Burke, Va.; Robert Leo, Pitts
burgh; and Ronald Lynn,
Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchil
dren; and sister, Norma Jean
MASSARO - Linda C., Cran
berry Township, passed away
peacefiilly Saturday, April 20,
2013, vrith her family at her
Dent, Herman, N.Y. Mr. Jami
son served in the U.S. Army
from 1942 to 1946, and as a
first lieutenant, led a rifle com
pany into combat in Belgium
and Germany at war's end. He
retired from
Bethlehem Steel
Frank and Jo-8^
novese. Uponjj^^;;- :> pj
in Johnstovra, where he was a
member of the management
club. Leo was a 1948 graduate
of Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, where he belonged
to the Sphinx fraternity, and a
1952 graduate of Ohio State's
College of Law, Columbus,
School,
she
attended
DufPs
Business School. She worked as
a court reporter and later as
clerk for Magistrate William
Wagner. Linda is survived by
her mother, Josephine Ge-
Ohio. He was a member of St.
novese;
Paul's United Church of Christ,
daughter, Kristen Kress, and
son,
Scott Massaro;
Johnstown. Leo enjoyed hunt
ing, fishing and playing cards.
son-in-law,
Friends will be received from
10:30 a.m. until time of funeral
and Elizabeth;
Eric
grandchildren,
Kress;
her
Robert, Julia
sister, Marie
Genovese; brother, Frank Gtenovese (Jane Genovese); broth-
service at noon Monday, April
22, 2013, at the chapel at
Homewood, the Rev. Jeny
ers-in-law,
McCuller Jr. and the Rev. Wil
Jr. (Carol); sisters-in-law, Mari
liam Thwing officiating. Pri
and Lucy; and numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins and
vate entombment vrill follow at
Eugene
Massaro
(Kenita) and Joseph Massaro
Richland Cemeteiy, Johns
town. Arrangements by John
C. Bolger Funeral Home Inc.,
Martinsburg.
friends. Thefamily sends a spe
KOSCIENSKI - Katherine, 92,Harrisburg, formerly of Doro
thy Avenue, Johnstown, died
April 18, 2013, in Harrisburg.
Family and friends will be re
ceived from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday
at Moskal-Reid Funeral Home,
of life for Linda. Friends re
cial thanks to the transplant
doctors and nurses of UPMC
Presbyterian Hospital for pro
viding our family with the gift
ceived from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Monday at Devlin Funeral
Home of
Rochester
Cranberry, 2678
724-772-
Road,
8800. Mass of Christian Burial
the Rev. Bernard Karmonocl^,
vrill be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at St. Kilian Church, Clark and
Cherry streets^ Mars, Pa. In
lieu of flowers, memorial con
tributions may be made to Iz-
celebrant. Committal, Grand-
zie's Gifts of Hope Foundation^,
West End. Funeral Mass will
be held at 10 a.m. Monday at
St. Therese Catholic Church,
view Cemeteiy.
at www.izziesgite.org or mail^
to P.O. Box 187, Mars, Pa.i
16046.
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RODGERS - David H., 89,
Johnstown, died April 18,
2013, at Arbutus Park Manor.
Friends wUl be received from 2
to 8 p.m. Sunday at PickingTreece-Bennett Mortuary Inc.,
921 Menoher Blvd., where Ma
sonic service will be held. Fu
neral service vnll be held at 11
a.m. Monday at Moxham Lu
theran Church, the Rev. Dr.
Robert R. Wagner officiating.
Private
interment,
Bheam
Cemeteiy. (ptbmortuaiy.com)
SOmLE - Carmen Joseph,
94, Johnstown, died April 17,
2013, at Memorial Medicd
Center. Friends received from
2 to 4 and 6 to
at Frank Duca
Home,
celebrated
at
10 a.m. Monday, April 22, at
St.
Clare of Assisi
Catholic
Church,
Woodvale,
Father
Matthew Misurda, celebrant.
Entombment, Grandview Mau
soleum. In lieu of flowers, do
nations may be made to St.
Clare of Assisi Building Fund
in his memory. Condolences
may be sent through www.ducafuneralhome.com.
iHe THBune - (Democrat Jolinstoum,(PJl
example of what hard work will
rangements are entrusted to
Scarpelli Funeral Home, PA.,
Cambria County ^
Kormanik: John, 91, Johns
town. (Baker-Harris)
Cumberland,
Little; William Blair, 67, Nanty
Md.,
do to support a family. Mem
ber of Good Shepherd Lu
theran
Church, Windber,
21502.
(www.scarpellifh.com)
where service will be held at 1
Glo. (Hindman, Frankstown Road)
p.m. Thursday, Pastor Ken Di-
Somerset County
able, officiating. Interment,
Richland Cemetery. The family
ISHMAN - Irvin W., 99, Se-
Lohr: Donald J., 89,
Hooversville. (Hoffman)
I
bring, na., formerly of Wind
ber, jdied April 17, 2013, at
Good ^
Elsewhere
Clawson: Carol J. (Geisel), 69,
Cumberland, Md. (Scarpelli, Cum
herd Hospice,
berland)
in Blairs Mills,
Sebrihg. Bom*/
Oct. 14, 1913,•{
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Harr: Derek P., 4, Claysburg.
(Geisel, Bedford)
ishman: Irvin W., 99, Sebrinq,
son of the late^K.^ ,
Fla., formerly ofWindber. (Meek &
Ishman. AlsoHPlti.;„
Dalla Valle)
preceded
inteiMr i
death by wife, former Alice I.
Ream: Charles R., Jensen
Beach, Fla., native of Johnstown.
(Warco-Falvo, Washington, Pa.)
_^death notices, Pase_Bj
Monday, April 22.2013
Charles C. andH{/
Ella
Miller;
burke - Anna C. "TuUie," 89,
Johnstown, died April 18,
and § to 9 p.m. Wednesday at
Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral
Home Inc., Windber. Memo
rial contributions may be made
to
Windber
Volunteer
Fire
Company in Irvin's name.
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(Kern)*
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second wdfe, former
Alma Cooper; daughter, Lois
Statler; grandchildren, Steve
LitI'LE - William Blair, 67,
Nanty Glo, died April 20, 2013,
Ishman, James Hackett and
Donald
Ishman;
one
at Memorial Medical Center.
great-grandchild; brother, Ed
DEATH NOTICES
will receive friends from 2 to 4
ward; sisters, Katherine Mar
tin, Dorothy Ishman, Mary
Tantomo and Mona Tang;
Bom Nov. 17, 1945, in Nanty
Glo, son of the late Joseph Sr.
and Elizabeth Mae (Salsgiver)
Little. Preceded in death by
brothers, Joseph Jr. and Rob
son-in-law, David Hackett; and
ert and Harold; sisters, Adaline
2013. Friends received from 4
daughter-in-law, former Mag
gie Askey. Survived by these
2013, at Frank Duca Funeral
former Rita Stopyak, Qearwa-
and
Elizabeth;
stepsister,
Rhoda Grace; brothers-in-law,
John Warzel and Paul Felosky;
and .'nephews, Joseph III and
Vincent Jr. Survived by sib
to 8 p.m. Monday, April 22,
Home,
Westmont
Chapel,
children: John, married to the
celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
ter, Fla.; WiUiam, and fiancee,
Sandra DiGiulio, Windber;
Barbara Hackett,
Orlando,
Fla.; and Ronald, married to
the former Catherine Knecht,
the Veiy Rev. James F. Crookston, celebrant. Interment,
Grandview Cemeteiy. Condo
lences may be sent through
Sykesville, Md. Also survived
by 12 grandchildren, several
great-grandchildren and nu
merous nieces and nephews.
wvw.ducafTmeralhome.com.
Brother-in-law to Harold Mar
1622 Menoher Blvd. Member
ofSt. John Gualbert Cathedral,
where ftmeral Mass will be
CLAWSON - Carol J. (Geisel),
69, Cumberland, Md., passed
away Wednesday, Api^ 17,
2013, at Western Maryland Re-
giond Medical Center. As per
her wishes, she will be cre
mated. Friends will be received
at
Scarpelli
Funeral Home,
PA., 108 Virginia Ave., Cum
berland, Md., from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Friday, April 26,
2013. A memorial service will
be held at Central Assembly of
God, Cumberland, at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2013, Pas
tor Larry Green and Pastor
Tom
Lantz.
officiating.
Ar
tin, Florida, and Tommy Tang,
New Jersey. Irv spent his work
years doing a variety of jobs
and civic activities until retir
ing in 1972. He held various
positions at Reitz Coal Co. He
served as temporary postmas
ter, then purchased Pamell In
surance and then later pur
chased Hutchison Insurance,
which
he
merged
into
Parnell-Hutchison Insurance,
lings, Sarah Warzel; Patricia
Felosky; linda (James) Byrnes;
Vincent (Joy) Little; Richard
(Joanne) Little; David (Sue)
Little;
Margaret
(Patrick)
Kelly; and Sandra (Sean) Kelly;
stepsister, Esther Bracken; nu
merous nieces and nephews;
and special aunt, Alice "Babe"
Adams. William liked playing
cards and always enjoyed a
good bowl of chili. At the re
quest of the deceased, there
^1 be no viewing. Friends are
invited to a graveside memorial
service at noon May 4, 2013, at
United Brethren (EUB) Ceme
tery, Belsano. Arrangements in
care
Homes
of
Hindman
and
Funeral
Crematory Inc.,
1521 Frankstown Road, "Exclu
from which he retired. He held
various offices in the Windber
sive Provider of Veterans and
Volunteer Fire Company until
becoming chief, an office he
held for 17 years. Irv set a good
dolences may be made at Hind-
Family Memorial Care." Con
manFuneralHomes.com.
The TnSune - (Democrat Jolinstovm,<PJL
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LOHR - Donald J., 89, Hooversville, died April 20, 2013,
at Windber Hospice. Bom Aug.
mation Services, 109 Church
Road,
Davidsville,
where
masonic service
a
be held
at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Viewing also
from 10 a.m. until time of serv
ice 11 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Thomas Lutheran Church vkdth
Pastor Nila Cogan, presiding.
Interment, Custer Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations
ents;^firit
in Donald's memory may
be sent to Shriners Hospitals
for
two infant brothers; and sis
ters,
Margaret
and
Marian
Lohr and Virginia Border. Sur
vived by wife of 46 years, Caro
line B. (Hegadus), married July
30, 1966; sonk, Richard D.,
Children,
Development,
Office
2900
of
Roclg^
Point Drive, Tampa, Fla.
33607. To express condolences,
make a donation, light a candle
or
order
flowers,
visit
HoffinanFuneralHomes.com.
where he was a member of the
28th Infantiy Division and was
a recipient of the Purple Heart
and four Bronze Stars. A re
tired draftsman and tool and
die engineer for Bethlehem
Steel, Johnstown, and Alle
gheny Ballistics Laboratory in
Council 32;
Portage Royal
Arch 195; Alhed Masonic De
gree 67; Red Cross of Constan-
tine; Johnstown Shrine Club;
Somerset Shrine Club; and Na
2013, with
family at her^JP^HMH
side. Born Jan.^BF
daughter
ofpl
Frank and Jo-fife ,
sephine Ge-Hjta^
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^
novese. Upon^H|||||^ ,:
reporter and later as clerk for
Magistrate William Wagner.
Unda is survived by her
mother, Josephine Genovese;
son, Scott Massaro; daughter,
Kristen Kress, and son-in-law,
Robert, Julia and EUzabeth;
sister,
Marie
Genovese;
brother, Frank Genovese (Jane
Genovese);
brothers-in-law,
of Conemaugh
Township
School Board. Don enjoyed
hunting, bowhng, camping and
traveling. The family would
like to thank the staff of Wind
ber Hospice for their kindness
and compassion. Viewing from
6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4
and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Hofiinan Funerd Home & Cre
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Henderson-Makuchan Funeral
Home, 434 First St., Cone
at 8:45
at
the
a.m.
ftmerd
ately at St. John the Baptist Or
Archpriest George Johnson.
Interment, Forest L^ivra Ceme
tery. Complete obituary will
appear in Tuesday's paper.
Johnstovm,
a member St. Thomas Evan
he served on the council,
land. Friends received from 2
thodox Church, the Very Rev.
Eric Kress; her grandchildren,
taught Sunday school and was
a lay minister. Former member
83,
berry Township, passed away
peacefully Saturday, April 20,
tional Camping Travelers. Also
gelical Lutheran Church, where
Anna May,
Conemaugh, died April 19,
2013, at Golden Living, Rich-
home and continue immedi
was a past master; Altoona
Temple;
MOTAK -
MASSARO - Linda C., Cran
she attended DufFs Business
School. She worked as a court
Jaffa
P.O. Box 187, Mars, Pa. 16046.
v^l begin
her graduation
.
from Westmont High ' School,
Knights Templar 61; Cambria
a.m. Tuesday at St. Kilian
Church, Clark and Cherry
streets, Mars, Pa. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contribu
tions may be made to Izzie's
Gifts of Hope Foundation at
v*ww.izziesgifts.org or mail to
Wednesday
Maryland. Member of Cambria
Lodge 278, F&AM, where he
Consistory;
724-772- 8800. Mass of Chris
tian Burial will be held at 11
maugh, where Parastas will be
sung at 6 p.m. Funeral service
Hooyersville, and Herbert A.,
married to Anne Longenberger, Strasburg; and grand
children, Megan M. Lohr,
DUlsburg, and Michael D.
Lohr, DUlsburg. A graduate of
Shade High School. A U.S.
Army veteran of World War II,
berry, 2678 Rochester Roaa, ;
Eugene Massaro (Kenita) and
Joseph Massaro Jr. (Carol); sisters-in-law, Mari and Lucy;
and numerous nieces, neph
ews, cousins and friends. The
family sends a special thanks to
the transplant doctors and
nurses of UPMC Presbyterian
Hospital for providing our fam
ily with the gift of life for
linda. Friends received from 2
to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at
Devlin Funeral Home of Cran-
REAM - Dr. Charles R., Jensen
Beach, Fla., formerly of Wash
ington, Pa., passed away Satur
day, April 20,
f f-"*!
2013, with hisHyK
side
at
thcHK
House. He isg
survived by his^
wife, formerfci^j*
Marian Cover.||C
Jensen Beach,HL
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Fla.; a daughter, Cynthia Ream
Phillips; and son, Steven
Ream, both of Washington. He
was the proud grandfather of
Ashley, Joseph, Marian and
John Phillips. Brother of James
(Phyllis) Ream, Wisconsin, and
David (Sibyl) Ream, Washing
ton, Pa, Brother-in-law of Ed
win P. (Margie) Cover, Ligonier. Several nephews and
nieces
also survive.
He was
bom Oct. 3, 1928, in Johns
town, son of the late Robert
Kimmell Ream and the late
Mary
Augusta
Schiffhauer
nUe TnSune - (Democrat Jofinst(ywn,(pJi
Keam. ur. Keam, better known
as Chuck or Coach to his for
mer athletes, graduated from
Johnstown High School. He
received his bachelors in biol
ogy and physical education at
years. Dr. Ream was a charter
well as his masters and doctor
ate. He also was a member of
member of Allenbeny Swim
Club, Boiling Springs, where he
and his family spent 14 sum
the UnivCTsity of Pittsburgh as
Sigma Chi Fraternity. While at
America for Westinghouse and
Bechtel Corporation. He and
his wife traveled extensively
around the world for several
mers. While there, he and his
wife earned their private pilots
Pitt, he worked at the Western
Pennsylvania School for the
license. Dr. Ream and his vnfe
and track to the children. His
1992, where he became a Flor
Blind and coached wrestling
retired to Jensen Beach, Fla., in
coaching career began at Wilk-
ida Supreme Court mediator,
insburg High School where he
Dickinson
College,
Carlisle,
was past president of the
Condo Association at Island
Dunes and was a volunteer at
Victory Children's Home in
Port St. Lucie. There will be no
American
lacrosse
players.
will be private. Arrangements
coached football. Shortly there
after he became the football,
wrestling and lacrosse coach at
where he coached two All
Chuck was then hired as head
football and track coach at
Washington and Jefferson Col
public visitation and services
have
been
entrusted
to
Warco-Falvo Funeral Home
Inc., Wilson at East Katherine
lege in I960 where he brought
the first PAC Championship to
Timothy Warco, supervisor/di
well as the Washington and
rector, Susan Falvo Warco,
rector, S. Timothy Warco II,
rector. Condolences may
sent to the family at
the college in 1970. He was a
member of the Western Penn
sylvaniaSports Hall of Fame as
Jefferson Sports Hall of Fame.
After a successftil career as a
co^h, he was hired as chair
man of the education depart
ment at W and J where he re
mained until his retirement in
1992. While Chuck was coach
ing, he researched intervd
training of equine athletes and
in order to do so he obtained
his trainer's license with the
United States TrottingAssocia-'
tion while working with horses
at the Beinhauer and Cameron
Stables at the Meadows. He
subsequently was published in
Hoofbeats magazine for his
work. During his tenure at W
and J he served as chairman of
the Washington County Red
Cross. He also was host of a
Sports Talk Show on Cable 3 as
well as color commentator for
the Washington High School
football games. From 1976 un
til the mid '90s, he and his
wdfe. Dr. Marian Ream, formed
Universal Learning Corpora
tion and developed schools in
Korea, Philippines and South
avenues, Washington, Pa. S.
di
di
be
67
LeMoyne Ave.,' Washington,
Pa. 15301. Memorial contribu
tions may be made to the Don-
nell House, c/o Hospice Care of
the Washington Hospital,- 155
Wilson Ave., Washington, Pa.
15301. Online condolences may
be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.
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.rematory inc.
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Cambria
Mignogna: Anthony D., 93,
•portage. (Decort)
Rackovan: Mary D., 103,
/\)lorthern Cambria. (Moriconi)
Sheredy: Sara J., 77, Northern
Cambria. (Moriconi)
Wisniewski: Eva L., 66, Richiand Township. (Henderson, East
^iils)
Woodring: Thelma Dorothy,
'^'S, Nanty Gio. (Kennedy)
terbiurg; and brother, R. Clyde
Cornell, Everett. Also survived
by grandchildren, Jeanette
(Weyant) Mannion, Devon
Weyant Jr., Adrienne Weyant,
Bridget Weyant, Lydia Martin
and • Jorden Martin;
greaf-grandson,
and
Mannion. Preceded in death by
brother, Max Cornell; and sis
ter, Clara (Cornell) Barkman.
George was a 1946 graduate of
Cornell: George Vernon, 84,
CJsterburg. (Geisel, Pleasantville)
Day: Raymond F., 73, Schelis-
iaurg. (Geisel, Schellsburg)
Healy: Mary L, 63, Latrobe,
/pative ofWindber. (McCraciten, •
Ligonier)
Hropovich: Charles M., 69,
flagerstown, Md., formerly of
,5eward.(Meese)
Lips: Laura Lee, 50, Armagh.
;Stuart, Armagh):
Opeth: Stephanie R., 30, Michi-
flan. (Wujek-Calcatera, Shelby
Township, Mich.)
Sapp: Bernard Marvin Sr., 68,
Climax. (Stuart, New Florence)
Weible: Oelmont L., 71, Landen-
berg, ChesterCounty, nativeof
Middletown. (Longwood, Kennett
Square, Chester County)
' '
Lord Sunday, April 21, 2013, at
around
eternal life that she has in her
Savior." Her family would like
to especially thank Laura
Teragawa and her family for
their faithfulness, loving care
and
tender
compassion.
Survived by daughters, Sara
(Brad) Arrington, Phoenk,
Ariz.; and ^te B. Healy,
Austin,
Texas;
sons,
Aaron
will be held at 11 a.m. Thurs
day, April 25, at Alum Bank
United Methodist Church, the
Rev. David Zona and the Rev.
Adam Kravets, officiating. In
terment, Fishertown Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call from
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednes
day at Jack H. Geisel Funeral
Home, Pleasantville. Memorial
contributions may be m^e to
American Heart Association at
www.heart.org or to Alum
Bank
United
Methodist
Caputo,
Virginia
(Robert)
Windber. Graveside service will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, the
Rev. Earl Crissman, officiating.
Memorial
contributions,
if
desired, may be made in Mary's
memory to the Foundation for
PSP/CBD and Related Brain
Diseases at https://give.psp.org.
To agn the online guest book
or to send condolences to the
family, please visitwww.jpaul-
I Locust St.,. Alum Bank, Pa.
mccrackenfuneralchapel.com.
Colossians 2:13-14, "And you,
who were dead in your
be expressed at www.geiselfii-
trespasses and the uncircumcision of your faith, God made
Church Missions Fund, 208
15521. Online condolences may
DEATH NOTICES
84, things St. Clair Road, Oster-
and those
George, Joseph (Anna Young)
and David (Dana) Young, all of
his grandfather, George Wash
ington Ward. Funeral service
neral.com.
burg, ,went home to be with the
Lord
her. We rejoice in the life of
Mary and the assurance of
14. He learned his trade from
self-employed builder for 66
years, beginning at the age of
Tuesday. April 23,2013
CORiSTELL - George Vernon,
passed, Mary continued to serve'
the
(Sarrah) Healy, Fort Hood,
Texas; and Luke (Sarah) Healy,
Newark, N.J.; 10 grandchil
dren; and siblings, Jeanne
(Gary) Berkheimer, Carol (Gary)
Everett High School. He was a
Elsewhere
—
von Sr., New Paris; and Pamela
Martin, wife of Glenn Jr., Os-
HEALY - Mary L., 63, Latrobe,
died early Monday morning,
April 22, 2013, at Loyalhanna
Care Center, supported by the
presence and prayers of her
family. Bom Aug. 6, 1949, in
Windber, daughter of the late
alive together with Him, having
forgiven us all our trespasses, by
cancehng the record of debt
that stood against us with its
legal demands. This he set
aside, nailing it to the cross."
Arrangements by J. Paul
McCracken Funeral Chapel
Inc., Ligonier.
KORMANIK - John, 91, Johns
Joseph and Alice Miller Young. town, passed away Ap^ 21,
In addition to her parents, she 2013, at Memorial Medical
was preceded in death by hus Center. Bom Aug. 30, 1921, in
band, William G. Hedy, in Luzememines,
r „
2006. Mary was a member of Pa., son of Mi-
Lj-ving Hope Church, Whitney.
She will be remembered for
Helen L. (Whitcomb) Cornell
at Alum Bank United Method
ist Church. In addition to his
wife, he is survived by daugh
ters, LindaWeyant, wife of De
her compassion and sacrificing
spirit. She and her late hus
band, Wilham, both sought
to exemplify their faith in
Jesus Christ and to glorify God
in all they did. After William
Mary (Hlinka)
Kormanik.
death by par-
ents; brothers,
Nicholas, Jo^
A
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George; and sister, Frances.
Survived by loving companion,
Olga Blanar, Johnstown; sons,
David J., married to the former
Gina Kristinich, Allentown,
Pa.; and Mark A., Bridgeport,
Pa.; grandsons, Jeffirey P. and
Aaron M. Kormanik, both of
Allentown, Pa.; sisters, Ann
Marshall,
East
Conemaugh;
Maiy Malinick, California; and
Dorothy Cox, Virginia; brother,
Paul
(Beverly)
Kormanik,
Gteorgia; and several nieces and
nephews. John was a graduate
of East Conemaugh High
School. He was a proud U.S.
Air
Force
veteran,
having
served during World War II
and retired after 27 years as
chief master sergeant. After
serving his country, he em
barked on a second career as a
federal defense inspector. John
was an avid golfer and long
time member of Pleasant VeIIley Gk)lf Coursei Besides play
ing golf, he also enjoyed read
ing and keeping up vnth cur
rent events. Friends will be re
ceived from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday
at
Baker-Harris
Chapel,
Conemaugh.
Funerd
Inurn
ment wiU be held at the con
venience of the family at Ar
lington National Cemetery.
The family suggests contribu
tions be directed to Wounded
Warrior Project, P.O. Box
758517. Topeka, Kan. 66675, in
memory of John. Online con
dolences may be posted to
www.wharris^eralhome.com.
MIGNOGNA - Anthony D.,
93, Portage, passed away April
21, 2013, at Maple Winds
Nursing Care Center, Portage.
Bom Feb. 8, 1920, in Portage,
son of Joseph and Rosa (Amorosa) Mignogna. Preceded in
death by parents; brother,
John; sisters, Florence GHsta
and Gloria Delimata; and
in-laws, John Glista, Annie
Mignogna and Dale Hovweson.
Survived by loving wife of 64
years, the former Jean Marti
nelli; and children, Noreen,
vwfe of Dan Tremel, Portage;
Maiy Lynn Novelli, and Joe
Mignogna, and wife, Theresa
(Tranquillo), all of Texas; Tony
Mignogna, Cresson; Lisa, wife
of Joe Mink, Texas; and
granddaughter, Toni Lynn,
whom he helped to raise. Also
survived by 11 grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren.
Brother of Eugene Mignogna;
andAlbert Mignogna, andWe,
Clara; and in-laws, Pete Deli
mata, Rosella Howieson, Geno
and Rosemarie Martinelli. Also
survived by numerous nieces
and nephews and special caregivers, Rena Saccol and Mary
Bertram and Shawn Watt. Tony
served our countiy as a World
War II Army veteran. He was a
former
superintendent
of
Portage Water Authority with
more than 50 years of service
and he was a life member of
Pennsylvania Water Operators.
Past president of Portage Sewer
Authority and a lifetime mem
ber of Portage Fire Department,
where he served as president
from I960 to 1975. Lifelong
member of St. Joseph Roman
Catholic Church and a member
of People Helping People.
Founding member of Portage
MOTAK - Anna May, 83, East
Conemaugh, died April 19,
2013, at Golden Living Center.
Bom Sept. 24, 1929, in Conemaugh,
daughter
ofjPjW.-^
the late MaxHf
Slobodzian
W
and Maiy (Bo-
.1
psh) Slobodz-^^
ian-Popp. Pre-j'
ceded in deathiHt
by
husband,
Michael
.jb
-^
J
' ' '' M
Mo-BB__i.,^i^ JM
tak. Survived by children, Carol
Ledvrich, and husband, Robert,
Johnstown; Kathy Singel, and
husband, James, Exton; and
Thomas Motak, and wife,
Kathleen, Alexandria, Va.;
grandchildren,
Thomas
Mi
chael Motak, Katrina Marie
Motak, Anna Marie Ledwich
and
NikM
Singel;
and
great-granddaughter,
Katie.
She was a member of St. John
the Baptist Orthodox Church,
where she served on the church
kitchen committee. She was an
avid cook and enjoyed trips
to the casinos and vacationing
with her family. Friends will
be received from 2 to 4 and
Association
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
and he was inaugurated as first
class into the Portage Hall of
Fame. Family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes
Henderson-Makuchan Funeral
Area
Ambulance
day and from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9
p.m. Thursday at Matthew R.
Decort Funeral Home & Cre
mation Services Inc., Portage,
where a vigil will be held for
Tony Thursday evening. Fu-
Home, 434 First St., Cone
maugh, where Parastas will be
sung at 6 p.m. Funeral will be
gin at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday
vidth a brief service at the fu
neral home and continue im
mediately at St. John the Bap
tist Orthodox Church, the Very
Rev. Archpriest George John
nerd Mass will be held at 10
son. Interment, Forest Lawn
a.m.
Cemeteiy.
Friday at
Roman
St. Joseph
Catholic
Church,
Portage, Father Walter Moll,
Joe
OPETH - Stephanie R., 30,
Mignogna.
Committal,
St.
Bartholomew Church Cemeteiy,
Wilmore. Graveside military
rites by Portage Ritual Team. In
heu of flowers, the family
suggests that memorial con
tributions be made in Tony's
name to Portage Area Ambu
lance Association, Portage Area
Volunteer Fire Company or St.
Joseph's People Helping Peo
ple. Online condolences may be
died April 20, 2013. Beloved;
daughter of Martin and Nancy
Opeth. Loving ®ister of Erica
made at www.decortfh.com.
her
best
OsHfe* »
friend, Laura Hartz; and her
celebrant
and
Deacon
be missed by
Hie TriBune- (Democrat Jofinst(nm,<P^
/
En^h bulldogs,
lip. Step&ame
as a technical
ated ftx)m FenSs
Donations are pi
'ank and TuforAudi
ir andgraduin lieu
or Mi^^
Visitation
Humane
3 to 9 p.m.
will be held
a 7 P»m. RoWednesday,
"
&
sary, at W
Van Dj^e
Sons Inc.,
Mich.,
Ave., Shelby Tr
where funeral w be field at 11
tn^o-
a.m
^ at their on-
ries with the
line guestbodk jat Wuj^Oalcaterra-com.
J.,
77,
[Center, Hastings. Bom
in 2006.
of flowers to In' Cystic Fibrosis Foundadon
Sara
Northern Cambria, passed
pifl 21, 2013, at Miners
July 14, 1935, in Bamesboro,
daughter of Paul P. and dara
Mae (Pine) Sailer. Preceded in
death by parents; brothers,
Paul, Robert and William
SaH^; and sister, Donnia Dinko.
SurviA^ by loving hi^band of
V
' —
A. o^ereuyj
diildren, Clare, wife of Dave
Mikitko; Sandlra, wife of Jo
seph Yuhas; and Edward
Shereify, married to Maiy Gaston, all of Northern Cambria;
~
)13, at MeadBom March
r, dau^-
26, ]aiO, in
of Jan
and Belvina
y. Preceded in
tear
(Einju) 2^]
husband, Andealiibypai
drew Ra3^ova4i Sr., Who died
sons, Walter
Radtovan, wh( died in 1979;
June 12, 198C
and Anctoew! j. Ra^>^ who
; brothers,
)hio; 15 grand-.
great-granddiildiren; aad
van, Mentor,
(Mldren;
also.
five
addiildren. Sis-
ireski. White
Marsh, Md.;
St dare
. Blanche
Chardoiii Ol
ginia Raddiff,
Midi.; and
Pawlikowski,
, ofi
Member of
Peace
Catholic
Church. ;Nci
or wsita-
Prince
tion at the
ceased, Fuii(
qdebrated
at
at
Pnnce
Committal,
CatiioMe^i
"of the deMass will be
a.m. Thursday
Peace Chapel.
John's Roman
casino patron, enjoyed classic
World War 11 history buffi He
Joved to sodafee, and spend
survive by "son-a-mine," Frank
Luther, Emei^ Member of
Prince, of Peace Catholic
Church. She formerly served
the diurch community of St
those who couldn't get out on
their ovm anymore. Most of aU,
Sall^, Northem Cambria. Also
John's Roman Catholic Church
as txeasurer of the ladies guild
for 12 years.. Retired fioin
Northem
Cambria School
District cafeteria staff. Sara was
a hospice volunteer for Indiana
Hospital. At the request of the
decease^ there
be no
Sara's life at 11a.m. Wednesday
April 24, at Prince of Peace
Chiirch, Northem Cambria.
Racko-
! He was a member of the Team
grandsons. Sister of Dennis
Edna F6x and
Cambria;^ aAd
RM. Crossain Md and was a
truck driver f^r Mushroom
Transportation. | After retirementi Del worked part-tirae for
L&l. Car Quest in Avondale.
trucks and tractors and was a
public viewing or visitation.
Jessicil die
Survived by
David Rackochfldren, Je
: Pa.; Joan, wife
van, Greei_
Northern
of l^oiEnas j-.
of the late Maurice J. Weible
and the late Gla%s G. (Miller)
Weible Snyder. In his working
career, Del was employed by
16 granddiildren; four great-
Walter, Stanle land Leo;^brejoan Bashista,
s^; and
I jlliaTi
in
Middletown,
Somerset
County, Delmont was the son
sters Union and was a fiiree
Mason. Del was an avid reader,
granddaiig^teis; and fi>ur greatNorth^
WEIBLE - Delmont "Del" L.,
71, Landenberg, Pa., passed
away Saturday, April 20, 2013,
at Jennersville Hospital. Bom
John "XD." (Allyssa) Sheredy,
Bumside; and | Billy Joe
Sheredy, Northem C^bria;
JRACKQY^. -\\Mmy D,, 103,
S.3/3
Friends are invited to a
memorial Mass to celebrate
Moriconi Funer^ Home Inc.,
Northem Cambria, is in chaise
of arrangements. In lieu of
flowers, donations; inay be made
to Cystic FibrosisFoundation or
tothefemilyi i'
ffinie wiifi His ffiends, especially
Dd enjoyed life with his family
and their dog, Hannah. He de
voted himsett to his grandson,
Matthew. He will be deeply
missed. He was the beloved
husband of Frances M. Weible
(Adamets). Fatha: of Donna
Allaband, and liusband, SteiVe,
Jefficey Weible;! and ijie late
San<fy Wdble Grand&ther of
Matthew Weibl^ Jamie Shinn,
I^icole Shinn aijid Steven AHar
band. Brother of Lois . Hps-
teder, and huslWd, Don; ^e
latd Mdvin Weible;. and the
late Kenneth Weible. Funeral
service will be offered at 11 a.m.
Hiursday, ^ril 25, at Longwood Funerd Home of Mat
thew Genereux, 913 E. Balti
more Pike, Kennett Square, Pa.
19348 (610-388-6070). A view
ing will be held at the fimeral
home
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24, andfixim
10 to 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial
. will follow the |fimeral service
in Union Hill Cemetery, Route
82, Kennett Square. In lieu of
flowers,
memorial
contribu
tions may be made in Dd's
memory to the %>edal Olym
pics Petmsylvania. (www.q>ed-
The TriBune- (Democrat Jofinst(nvn,(pJL
WOODRING - Thelma Doro
WISNIEWSKI - Eva L., 66,
thy, 98, Nanty Glo, died April
Richland Township, died April
16, 2013, at Memorial Medical
22, 2013, at Memorial Medical
Center. Born Oct. 24, 1946, in
Center. Born April 26, 1914, in
Amsbiy, daughter of the late
and JosephinelBp^
Howard B. "Pete" and Mary J.
Woodring, and moved as a
child to Nanty Glo. She spent
most of her adult life at hpr
house on Roberts Street, and
later at Nanty Glo House. Life
long member and oldest mem
ber of Nanty Glo United Meth
Wisniewski,
odist
v/hom
death by brothers, Thomas A.
and Kenneth H.; and sister,
Virginia "Ginny" Bosworth.
Survived by nephews, Duane T.
(Gloria) Woodring, Reedsville;
sheHw
married June 24, 1973; son,
Wisniewski, Richland
Township; daughter, linda
Nester, Charlotte, N.C.; grand
daughter, Kacie; and brother,
Milo Macesich, and wife,
Unda, and their son, Michael,
Pittsburgh. Member of St. An
thony of Padua Catholic
Church. She graduated from
Adam
Slippery Rock University and
received her master's degree at
the University of Pittsburgh.
She was an advocate to help
women with breast cancer and
also with the Disabled Ameri
can Veterans. She worked as a
teacher
in
East
Pittsburgh.
Rev.
Church.
James
Preceded
H.
in
(Malinda)
Woodring,
Newark,
Ohio;
Howard E. Bosworth, Quantico, Md.; and Thomas J. (Con
nie)
Bosworth,
Magnolia,
Texas; grandnieces and -nephews, Valerie A. Woodring,
Reedsville; Thomas R. (Lisa)
Woodring, Mifflinburg; Lorie
A. (Matthew) Torquato, Bel
leville; Sara E. (Christopher
Friefeld)
Woodring,
Paris,
France; and James C. Wood-
Friends received from 2 to 4
ring, Arlington, Va.; and many
great-grandnieces and -neph-
and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at
ews. No viewdng or visitation.
Henderson Funeral Home,
East Hills, 2503 Bedford St,
Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend the funeral serv
where vigil for the deceased
ice at 11 a.m. Saturday, April
will be held. Funeral Mass vwll
27, at Nanty Glo United Meth
be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St.
Anthony of Padua Catholic
odist Church, 998 Lloyd St.,
the Rev. James H. Woodring,
officiating. Interment, Alto
Church, the Rev. Rod Soha,
TOR, celebrant. Entombment,
Reste Park, Altoona. The fam
All Saints Cathohc Cemetery,
Braddock. Eva's request was
ily would like to thank the
many people who befriended
that there be i no flowers, in
stead, memorial contributions
nal stages of her life. These in
and assisted Thelma in the fi
be made to St. Anthony of
clude Dan Dusza, the Kozlovac
Padua Relief Fund or to Ameri
family, Pat Hillegas, Pat Hoff
can Cancer Society. ,
man, Rita Heiss, Carol Luther,
and many other kind souls
from Nanly Glo and Cresson.
Also, they vdsh to acknowledge
the loving care and respect
shown to Thelma by Dr. Massoud. Dr. Sbeithan, Monica
Updyke NP, Josh Rosman NP,
and all the nurses and medical
staff at Memorial Medical Cen-
ter.
Memorial
contributions
may be made to Nanty Glo
United
Methodist
Church,
American Cancer Society or
Susan G. Komen Race for the
Cure
Foundation.
Arrange
ments by Charles M. Kennedy
Funeral Home, Cresson.
Hie TriSune - (Democrat Jolinstown,<PA
^ri. county
RHOADES
Cuomo: Yvonne. 77, Dysart.
(Gibbons, Ashville)
Rhoades: Lois E., 89, Cone-
maughTownship. (Baker-Harris)
-
Lois
morial
Funeral Home, • East Hills
mond
*
^
and
(Jones)
1
Jk
jC
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Jenkins. Pre-BBk. <• mm.
ceded in death by parents; hus
band, Donald F. Rhoades; chil
dren, Donald, Ricky, Raymond
DEATH NOTICES
"Dusty" and Denna Lynn Kelly;
and siblings, Jimmy, Naomi
HROPOVICH - Charles M.,
69, Hagerstown, Md., formerly
of Seward, passed away April
loney, Jackie Jenkins, Dennie
Kaufcan, Jenny LaMont and
21, 2013, at home. Bom Jan.
son, Daniel J., married to the
former Diane Updyke, Cone
maugh Township, Cambria
County; grandchildren, Vicki
Burkett; Donny, Billy Joe
"Bid" and Jimmy Rhoades;
Silvis, June Lang, Jessie Sa-
povich. Preceded in death by
son, Michael; and parents. Sur
vived by loving wife, the former
Patricia ReideU; loving son,
Richard, married to the former
Arette Foltz, Seward; grand
children, Brittany, married to
Kris Dennison; and Chelsey,
Chucky and Katlyn Hropovich;
great-grandson, Aaron Denni
son; and mother-in-law, Kate
Napotnik. Death breaks mar
Rinne Cauffield. Survived by
Danielle and Melissa Mowery;
Jennifer Kohler; and Richard
and. Daniel "Dozer" Rhoades;
great-grandchildren,
Jacob
Kohler, Samantha and Tommy
Malfer and Brittany Datighen-
baugh; sisters. Donna (Tom)
Krinjeck, Georgie (Chet) Stein,
Ann (Von) Meek; brothers,
riage union of 47 years. He was
Marty
a retired machinist and metal
Jenkins; daughter-in-law, Pa
lurgist with Mack Truck, hav
ing 32 years of service. He was
an avid hunter and fisherman,
and
Gaiy
(Linda)
tricia Rhoades; and numerous
nieces and nephews; also spe
cial friend, Denise Rygel. Lois
and also was an amateur magi
attended SS. Gregory & Barna
cian. Member of American Le
bas Parish, Daisytovra. She en
gion in Hagerstown and Broth
erhood of Magicians. Social
member of Seward VFW.
Friends will be received from 2
to 4 .and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday
at
Jon
A.
Meese
Funeral
Home, Seward, where funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, the Rev. Nancy Green
and the Rev. Bud Walls, offici
ating. Interment, Benshoff Hill
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
please make donations to Mul
tiple Sclerosis Society. For on
line condolences, please visit
www.meesefuneralhome.com.
^iedbeApril
22, 2013. Friends will
received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
^,°|®^dford St. Funeral Mass
^1
be held atof10Padua
a.m. Friday
at
town, daugh-P^im^ -y ^4^ St Anthony
Catholic
Rowena
23, 1944, in Johnstown, son of
Mike and Betty J. (Rose) Hro-
\WSNIEWSKI - Eva L. 66
at Henderson
1924, in Johns-IjHpr'
Davis: Vivian I., 69, Clierry
Tree. (Long-Contres, CherryTree)
- death notices, Page B9
89,
Medi-
Bom April 18,
Elsewhere
E.,
Conemaugh Township, Cam
bria County, went to be with
the Lord April 22, 2013, at Me-
joyed baldng, playing bingo
and Lottery tickets. Lois loved
crocheting and quilting and
will be remembered for her
quilts, blankets and homemade
gobs, fudge and bread. Friends
will be received from 3 to 7
p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m.
until time of prayer service at
10 a.m. Friday at Baker-Harris
Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh,
with
Father
Robert
Ruston.
Committal, Headrick's Union.
Online condolences may be
posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.
QJHe TriSune- (Democrat Jofinstown,<PJi
a-A-
Cambria County
George: Dorothy M., 82, Cres-
Loving
son.(Kennedy)
Gould: David R., 70, Ebensburg.
(Askew-Houser, Ebensburg)
Ritchey: Kenneth Dale, 75,
Johnstown. (Hindman, Franltstown
Road)
Schobel: Sara Elizabeth
(Dixon), 93, Ebensburg, formerly of
Johnstown. (John Henderson Co.)
Steck: Mary, 93, Johnstown.
(Mason)
. ^
Surrett: Karen R. (McGauley),
53, Johnstown. (John Henderson
Elsewhere
Frazier: Ida Pearl, 87,Bedford,
formerly of New Paris. (Geisel,
husband
of
Nancy
(Wise) Gould, whom he was
married to for 47 years; and
loving children, Jeffrey (Betsy)
Gould, Cresson; Richard (Lori)
Gould, SiunmerhiU; and Leigh
Ann (Doug) Long, Portage.
Also survived by grandchil
dren, whom he loved spending
time with, Bethany and Adam
Gould; Megan, Josh and Jacob
Gould; and Chelsey, Coleman
and Cassidy Long. Brother of
James Gould, Erie; and Joanne
(Paul) Frank, Ebensburg. Dave
retired from BethEnergy Mine
33, Cambria Slope Cleaning
Plant, where he had served as
plant foreman. A U.S. Army
veteran from the Vietnam War.
Member of Ebensburg United
Schellsburg)
Wagner: Carol Ann (Cover), 76,
Sun City Palm Desert, Calif., native
of Johnstown. (Omega Society,
Orange, Calif.)
Thursday, April 25.2013
Methodist Church. Dave loved
music since an early age. He
began playing the accordion at
the age of 12 and later learned
to play piano, organ, guitar and
banjo. He sang for many years
in the church choir and had a
love for Gospel music. He en
Bom Sept. 16, 1930, in Lilly,
joyed time with his family,
camping, hunting, fishing, at
tending auctions and the com
panionship of his beloved pet.
Fluffy, who passed not long
ago. Friends will be received
daughter of the late John and
Anna (Berish) George. Pre
Thursday at Askew-Houser Fu
DEATH NOTICES
GEORGE - Dorothy M., 82,
Cresson, died April 24, 2013, at
Memorial
Medical
Center.
ceded in death by siblings. Sm-vived by son, Patrick, and wife,
Paula (Ahles), Cresson. She re
tired from the housekeeping
department of Mount Aloysius
College after 40 years of serv
ice. Private committal service
will be held at St. Aloysius
Cemetery. Arrangements by
Charles M. Kennedy Funeral
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
neral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.
Funeral service vnll be held at
11 a.m. Friday, April 26, at
Ebensburg United Methodist "
Church, Pastor Roger Johnson,
officiating. Interment, Alto
Rest Park, Altoona. In lieu of
other memorials, the family
suggests donations to Ebens
burg United Methodist Church
Home, Cresson.
Memorial Fund or Ebensburg
GOULD - David R., 70, Ebens
Paul Society.
Food Pantry - St. Vincent de
burg, passed away peacefully
April 23, 2013, at home siur-
rounded by his loving family.
Bom Oct. 26,
1942, in Johns-
'
"V
tovra, son ofIf
the late PauljK
and .
Ednas f
Gould.
Pre-if
(Burkett)
-
ceded in death*
bysister, Mary''
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RTTCHEY - Kenneth Dale, 75,
Johnstovra, died April 23,
2013, at Select Specialty Hospi
tal. Born May 11,1937, in Min
eral Point, son of Clyde and Lilhan
(Griffith)
Ritchey.
Sur
vived by parents; children.
Dale Ritchey, Mineral Point;
Darren
Ritchey,
Las
Vegas,
Nev.; and Diana Zenecki,
Northem Cambria; grandson.
Dale "D.J." Ritchey, Mineral
Point; brother, Robert Ritchey,
Park Hill; sisters, Nancy Kiis-
chalk. Mineral Point; and
Janet Buige, Springfield, N.C.
Member of PNA Club, Cone-
maugh. He loved fishing, look
ing for ginseng with his brother
and
throwing
horseshoes.
Friends received from 6 to 8
p.m. Friday at Hindman Fu
neral Homes & Crematory Inc.,
1521 Frankstovm Road, where
funeral service will be held at
10
a.m.
Saturday.
Arrange
ments in care of Hindman Fu
neral Homes & Crematoiy Inc.,
exclusive provider of "Veterans
and Family Memorial Care."
Condolences may be sent to
HindmanFuneralHomes.com.
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STECK - Maiy, 93, Johns
town, died AprU 23, 2013, at
Richland Woods.
Bom June
26, 1919, in Johnstown, daugh
ter of Constantine and Mary
(Magera) Romanak. Preceded
in death by parents; husband,
Joseph Steck, who died in
2001; brothers, Michael and
Basil; and sister, Annie Arnone. Survived by son, Robert
J. Steck, and wife, Doris J.,
Johnstown;
and
daughter,
Kathy Sheppard, Coopercity,
Williams. Member of Jefferson
Memorial First Born Church.
She had worked for the Depart
and husband, Brett inompson;
Kristen Wagner; Michael Wag
Hill, NASA-Marshall Space
Bond.
ment of the Army, on Capitol
ner; Kyle Bond; and Andrea
Brady Wagner, Kayleigh Wag
partment
ner, Lilly Wagner and Connor
Wagner.
Surviving family
members
include , sisters,
Elaine Cruz, Menifee, Calif.;
Barbara Smith, Richmond, Va.;
and Joseph Cover, Colorado
Springs, Colo.; brother-in-law,
David Smith; and sister-in-law,
Judi Cover. Surviving relatives
also include many nieces,
nephews,
grandnieces and
grandnephews. Carol attended
Presbyterian Hospital School
of Nursing at the University of
Pittsburgh from 1955-1958 and
of
the
Interior.
Friends received from 5 to 8
p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m.
until the hour of service at 11
a.m. Saturday at Jefferson Me
morial First Born Church, Pas
tor Joseph McGauley III, ofiSciating. Interment, Grandview
Cemetery. John Henderson Co.
Funeral Home, 215 Central
Cynthia J., and husband, David
M. Phillips, Johnstown; Mi
chael E. Steck, Hollsopple;
Barbara A, and husband. Bob
Jones, Johnstovra; and Susan
M., and husband, Roger Mar
continued to work there after
receiving her registered nurs
ing license. She married Carl
Wagner on June 14, 1958, and
the family moved to Southern
tin, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; also
great-granddaughter,
Mary
Nora Martin. Sister of Julie Po-
California in August 1965. She
was employed by Anaheim Me
morial Hospital in Anaheim,
)onick, Latrobe. Also survived
3y many nieces and nephews.
Member of St. Mary's Byzan
tine Church. Family receiving
friends from 2 to 4 and 6 p.m.
Calif. In her role as ER supervi
sor, she was responsible for de
veloping the first Nurse-Paramedic program. She later
earned her bachelor's degree in
tmtil time of funeral service at
8 p.m. Saturday at George E.
Mason Funeri Home Inc.
nursing from Califomia State
University
Fullerton.
She
Davidsville. Private interment
at Grandview Cemetery.
WAGNER
-
Carol
Ann
(Cover), born April 22,1936, in
-
Karen
R.
(McGauley), 53, Johnstown,
died April 21,- 2013, at her
home. Bom Feb. 3, I960, in
Johnstovra,
daughter of|H^^^HH
the
late||^H|^m||^H
Bishop Joseph
McGauley Jr.Hj^ ^ flF
and VerdeyW^^ _ MM
McGauley.
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Survived
son,
CliffordHBHT
JIH
Surrett Jr.; brother. Pastor Jo
seph McGauley III; stepdaugh
ter, Chinel Hall-Davis; neph
ews, Joseph McGauley IV and
Deric McGauley; and nieces,
Christine McGauley and Ashley
Great-grandmother to
Flight Center and the U.S. De
Fla. Also survived by grandchil
dren, Robert John Steck, and Ave., is in charge of arrange
wife,
Diana,
Stoystown; ments.
SUKRETT
/j
Johnstovra,, and passed away
April 18, 2013. She was a long
time resident^HBp|BH^_
Palm Desert,i f ^
Calif.
Beloved•
wife of Carl E.^. .
Wagner for 54»
years. Belovedjp||
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J
J
jjjk
Cathy WagnerL
husband, Roger; David Wag
ner, and wife, Kim Wagner;
and Don Wagner, and wife,
Debbie
Wagner.
Beloved
grandmother of Ryan Wagner,
and wife, Carri Wagner;
Heather ThompsonJWagner),
ended her nursing career
teaching at Chapman Univer
sity, Orange, Cdif She dedi
cated her life to taking care of
others; she was a registered
nurse for almost 50 years. She
will be greatly missed by her
many friends and family. Serv
ice will be held at Chaparral
Country Club Palm Desert,
Calif. Contributions may be
made in Carol's memory to AA
Central
Office
in
Cathedral
City, Calif.
WISNIEWSKI - Eva L.. 66,
Richland Township, died April
22, 2013. Friends wdll be re
ceived from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday at Henderson
Funeral Home, East Hills,
2503 Bedford St. Funeral Mass
will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic
Church.