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Iris J. Folckemer

Iris J. Folckemer

Sep 11, 2016

FOLCKEMER – Iris J., 80, Mechanicsburg, formerly of Ehrenfeld, died September 11, 2016 at PinnacleHealth West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born August 6, 1936, in Ehrenfeld, daughter of Grover W. and Wilda E. (Schnars) Bush. Preceded in death by parents; son, Wayne; and brothers, Delmar and Gary. Survived by daughters, Beth Evans and Joy Weir; son, Gary Folckemer; sister, Betty Lou,...

Margaretta "Peg" Chulick

Margaretta "Peg" Chulick

Sep 10, 2016

CHULICK – Margaretta “Peg”, 95, Richland Woods, formerly of Sidman, died September 10, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 19, 1921, in Johnstown, the daughter of Vasile and Mary (Karcaba) Pitlanish. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Bernard Chulick who died Nov. 5, 1987; son Gregory; sisters, Anne Weaver, Agnes Lakatos, and Susan Pitlanish; brothers, Stephen “Steve”, and...

Paul J. Dolan

Paul J. Dolan

Sep 6, 2016

DOLAN – Paul J., 77, Northport, NY, native of Jeannette, Pa., died September 6, 2016 at Northport VA Medical Center. Born March 19, 1939, in Johnstown, son of the late Paul “Wink” and Anne (Schrader) Dolan. Survived by sister, Barbara Mudar, Monroeville; brothers, Jeffrey, West Hempstead, NY; and Gregory, Greensburg; nephews, Peter, Christopher and Douglas; great-niece, Kaylee and great-nephews P.J.,...

David "DJ" Klock III

David "DJ" Klock III

Sep 3, 2016

KLOCK - David John, III, “D.J.”, 34, Sidman, died September 3, 2016, at home. Born June 27, 1982, in Johnstown, son of David J. Klock, Jr. and Lisa (Miller) Lubniewski. Preceded in death by father; maternal grandfather, Hershel “Gene” Miller; aunts, Susan Dennison and Cheri Gore; infant uncle, Michael Klock, and brother, Jesse J. Klock. Survived by mother, Lisa and...

Dorothy A. Petrunak

Dorothy A. Petrunak

Aug 29, 2016

PETRUNAK – Dorothy A., 82, South Fork, died August 29, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 27, 1934, in Puritan, daughter of John and Helen (Sebok) Plovetsky. Preceded in death by parents; and sons, Matthew S., III & Mark Petrunak. Survived by husband of 66 years, Matthew S. Petrunak, South Fork; sons, Charles, and friend, Lucy L. Handfield, Anderson,...

Mary Elizabeth Wilson

Mary Elizabeth Wilson

Aug 27, 2016

WILSON – Mary Elizabeth, 84, Summerhill, PA, died August 27, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA. She was born December 5, 1931, in Johnstown, daughter of William H. and Jessie Gertrude (Noon) Emigh. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Robert L, who died December 31, 2013; daughter, Mary Lou; brothers, Jack and Robert Emigh, and an infant brother. Survived...

Delbert J. Beck

Delbert J. Beck

Aug 23, 2016

BECK – Delbert J., 66, Windber, died August 23, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born February 25, 1950, in Johnstown, son of Jennie (Hutzell) Beck. Preceded in death by mother and grandmother, Amanda Hutzell. Survived by loving wife, of 29 years, Phyllis R. (Shaffer) Beck, whom he married November 1, 1986; children, Michael Beck, Windber; Jeannine, wife...

Josephine M. Danel

Josephine M. Danel

Aug 15, 2016

DANEL – Josephine M., “Mugga”, 92, St. Michael, died August 15, 2016 at Westmont Woods. Born May 5, 1924 in St. Michael, daughter of Anthony and Frances (Kocjancic) Oshaben. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband Alfred Danel, who died July 26, 2007; infant daughter Mary Frances Danel; great–grandson, Zachary Smith; sisters, Dorothy Walker and Faye Hribar; brothers, Edward and...

Marie J. Matula

Marie J. Matula

Aug 13, 2016

MATULA – Marie J., 87, Salix, died August 13, 2016 at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born June 13, 1929 in Martinsdale, daughter of Albert and Mary Krinjeck. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Daniel F. Matula, who died October 30, 2014; son, Roy Matula; grandson, Keith Miller; son-in-law, Rodney Miller; brothers, Chester and William Krinjeck and sisters,...

Anne Patney

Anne Patney

Aug 10, 2016

PATNEY – Anne, 93, Portage, died Aug. 10, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1923, in Portage, daughter of John and Anna (Kushner) Homa. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph Patney, who died April 6, 1999; sisters, Mary Homa, Helen Kalicky and Susan Johnson and brothers, John, Michael, Peter, Joseph, Andrew, Alex, Nicholas, George and Stephen...

David P. Tranter

David P. Tranter

Aug 6, 2016

TRANTER - David Paul, 74, Campbell Hall, NY; born December 26, 1941, passed away on Aug 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Nadia Tranter; children, David Earl and Kristi Ann; sisters, Joanne (Matt) Waddell; Karen (Jim) Hardbower; Linda (John) Heidenreich; and Erlene (Keith) Naugle; four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents...

John R. "Butch" Moss

John R. "Butch" Moss

Jul 29, 2016

MOSS – John R., “Butch,” 77, South Fork, died July 29, 2016, at home surrounded by family. Born Feb. 5, 1939, in Llanfair, son of Charles and Nellie (Nicol) Moss. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Arthur, Robert, James, Charles and Samuel; and sisters, Helen Resick and Jean Wadsworth. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Billie Rae (Peel) Moss,...

Alexander M. Paskowski

Alexander M. Paskowski

Jul 26, 2016

PASKOWSKI – Alexander M., 18, Sidman, died July 26, 2016. Born July 9, 1998, in Johnstown, son of Michael J. Paskowski and Melanie H. (Hornick), wife of Jesse Meier. Survived by parents; sister, Brittani Nicole Salat, Sidman; step-brothers, Shane and Brandon Meier, Sidman; maternal grandparents, Donald and Agnes Hornick, Johnstown; paternal grandmother, Vandallia Jarvie, South Fork; uncle, Ronald J. (Kimberly)...

Beverly Ann Harrington

Beverly Ann Harrington

Jul 16, 2016

HARRINGTON – Beverly Ann, 75, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, July 16, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Born Nov. 20, 1940 in Rutheford, daughter of James A. and Theda Louise (Lehman) Wise. Preceded in death by parents; and beloved husband, John B. Harrington, who died May 8, 1989. Survived by...

Clair D. Wilson

Clair D. Wilson

Jul 13, 2016

WILSON – Clair D. “Pap”, 94, Sidman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown, surrounded by his children. Born August 16, 1921, in Croyle Township, son of the late Arthur and Clara (Funk) Wilson. Preceded in death by beloved wife Geraldine “Gerry” (Miller) Wilson, whom he married September 10, 1947; brothers, Dial (infant), Dean,...

Stacey Marie May

Stacey Marie May

Jul 11, 2016

MAY – Stacey Marie, 37, Summerhill, died July 11, 2016 in Altoona. Born March 4, 1979, in Johnstown, daughter of Richard and Susan (Sivec) May. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Clarence Jr. and Lois (Wicks) May. Survived by daughter, Ashley Marie May, Summerhill; parents, Summerhill; maternal grandparents, Robert and Hermine (Danel) Sivec, Sidman; sister, Chris, wife of William Valko,...

Harry L. Shartzer

Harry L. Shartzer

Jul 7, 2016

SHARTZER – Harry L., 77, Windber, died July 7, 2016. Born Feb. 21, 1939 in Roanoke, VA, son of Roy D. and Grace (Flower) Shartzer of Roanoke, VA. Preceded in death by parents, and two sisters and two brothers. Survived by sister, Evelyn Quesenberry and her husband Rusty, Radford, VA; and dear close friend Clair W. Becker, Windber. Harry was...

Glenn N. Wilson

Glenn N. Wilson

Jul 6, 2016

WILSON – Glenn N., 91, formerly of Summerhill, died July 6, 2016 at Arbutus Park Manor, Richland. Born Oct. 24, 1924 in Croyle Township, son of Arthur C. and Clara (Funk) Wilson. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Evelyn (Mareck) Wilson, who died June 10, 2013; sisters, Leoda Custer, Zelva Angus and Rhoda Prostejovsky; and brothers, Dean, Merle and...

Randy L. Miller, Jr.

Randy L. Miller, Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

MILLER – Randy L., Jr., 33, Sidman, died July 5, 2016. Born July 3, 1983, in Johnstown, son of Randy L. Sr. and Sandra J. (Plummer) Miller. Preceded in death by father; maternal grandfather, Leslie Plummer, paternal grandparents, Jack and Nancy (Claycomb) Miller; paternal step-grandmother, Arnie Pitt; and uncles, Barry and Joseph Miller. Survived by mother, and her partner, Jody...

Mildred C. Beesoick

Mildred C. Beesoick

Jul 2, 2016

BEESOICK – Mildred C., 102, formerly of St. Michael, resident of St. John Paul II Manor, Cresson, died July 2, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Richland. Born April 14, 1914, in Johnstown, daughter of Vitt and Frances C. (Perak) Ivock. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley Beesoick (Bizjak) who died February 28, 1990; sisters, Sister Mary Christine, Mary Mucko,...

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