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Ernest Golas
Apr 18, 2016
GOLAS – Ernest, 87, New Germany, died April 18, 2016, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1928, in Fifficktown, son of Joseph and Antoinette (Kuta) Golas. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Anne Sakos, Lottie Wilusz and Jane Schowetsky; and brothers, Edward, Henry “Doc”, Eugene “Gene”and Joseph and John, who died in infancy. Survived by wife, Rose M....
Brian L. Rapski
Apr 16, 2016
RAPSKI - Brian L., 55, resident of Fifficktown and Ashland, Ohio, died unexpectedly, April 16, 2016, due to multiple health complications. Born Oct. 1, 1960, in Johnstown, son of the late Leon A. and Genevieve “Jean” (Dobrowolsky) Rapski. Brian attended Greater Johnstown Vo-tech, where he received certification in business data processing and was a 1982 graduate of the University of...
Ivella B. Smith
Apr 11, 2016
SMITH – Ivella, 97, Summerhill, died April 11, 2016 at home. Born October 15, 1918, in Summerhill, daughter of Clyde W. and Nellie (Hildebrand) Croyle. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Joseph P. Susko; second husband, Gordon R. Smith; sisters, Zelda Hillegas and Nellie Barker; brothers, Clyde “Lefty”, Luther, Dean and twins, Ellis and Wallace Croyle; and daughter-in-law, Carole...
Margaret E. Dimond
Apr 2, 2016
DIMOND - Margaret E. "Marg E," 97, South Fork, passed from this life on April 2, 2016, at Windber Hospice. Born Sept 12, 1918, in South Fork, daughter of W. Irvin and Minnie (McGosley) Seese. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 49 years, John E. Dimond, who died Nov. 2, 1990; infant daughter, Joy Eve Dimond; brothers, Irvin Jr....
Paul V. White
Mar 30, 2016
WHITE - Paul V., 82, Marsteller, formerly of New Germany, died March 30, 2016, at his son's home. Born April 6, 1933, in Summerhill, son of Louis and Victoria C. (Wess) White. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Dolores (Bailey) White, who died Jan. 5, 2007; and brothers, Leon and Russell White. Survived by sons, Kenneth, married to Kim Gearhart,...
Dorothy & David Lewis & Vicki (Lewis) Falcon
Mar 30, 2016
Life has come full circle for Dorothy, David and Vicki. Conceived, nurtured and loved in these Pennsylvania hills. Dorothy and David were teenage sweethearts and then newlyweds right after graduating from highschool. David soon after joined the Marine Corps in 1947 before attending the University of Pittsburgh in 1950 and completing a degree in engineering. After university David worked for...
Brenda L. Haney
Mar 23, 2016
HANEY – Brenda Lee, 71, Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Wilmore Heights, died March 23, 2016, at Lakeland Hills Center. Born Oct. 10, 1944, in Washington, D.C., daughter of Daniel and Doris (Fischer) Underwood. Preceded in death by parents; beloved husband, Donald E. “Goose” Haney, who died, Nov. 12, 2011; grandson, Justin Haney; sister-in-law, Helen (Stohon) Haney; and brother-in-law, Jack Morton....
Alfred Silk
Mar 22, 2016
SILK– Alfred, 74, St.Michael, died March 22, 2016, at Rosewood Assisted Living Community, Richland. Born Oct. 13, 1941, in Windber, son of the late Andrew and Mary (Sachet) Silk. Survived by sister, Joan, wife of Edward Barron, Belle Vernon; nephew, Edward Barron Jr., Belle Vernon; and great-nephews, Edward III and Thomas James Barron. Alfred was a graduate of Adams Township...
Betty Dremely
Mar 21, 2016
DREMELY – Betty, 97, Rochester, N.Y., formerly of St. Michael, passed away March 21, 2016. Born Oct. 10, 1918, in St. Michael, daughter of the late John and Mary (Lazorchak) Harland. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony who died May 14, 1974; twin sister, Carolyn Fox; sister, Helen Scavuzzo; brothers, John and Walter Harland; half sisters, Ann Ryan,...
Frank Robert Oshaben
Mar 21, 2016
OSHABEN – Frank Robert “Bob,” 85, St. Michael, died March 21, 2016, at home. Born Sept. 28, 1930, in St. Michael, son of Anthony and Frances (Kocjancic) Oshaben. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Josephine J. (Luberto) Oshaben, who died Aug. 28, 1991; son, Alan; infant sister, Frances; sisters, Dorothy Walker and Faye Hribar; and brother, Edward. Survived by children,...
James C. Allison
Mar 19, 2016
ALLISON – James C., 84, Sidman, went to be with the Lord March 19, 2016, at UPMC Shadyside surrounded by loving family. Born May 14, 1931, In Sidman, son of Leslie R. and Gladys (Corl) Allison. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister; brother, Paul; and sisters, Vieva Beard and Erma Wissinger, who joined him in Heaven just eight hours...
Ruth H. Stark
Mar 18, 2016
STARK – Ruth H., Laurel View Village, died March 18, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born in South Fork, daughter of John and Anna (Meyer) Cekella. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Philip L. Stark; brothers and sisters. Survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Honoring her wishes,...
Henry F. Dibble
Mar 13, 2016
DIBBLE – Henry F., 89, St. Michael, died March 13, 2016, at Rose of Sharon Home. Born June 26, 1926, in Cresson, son of Harry C. and Lillian (Fleitze) Dibble. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Mary Agnes (Litzinger); second wife, Helen (Riffle); son, Henry W.; and siblings, Elva Bigelow, William, Howard, Mary Sharp, Lloyd, Thelma Crilley, Arnold, Richard,...
Thomas J. Farquhar
Mar 12, 2016
FARQUHAR – Thomas J., 45, South Fork, died March 12, 2016. Born Jan. 20, 1971, in Charleroi, Pa., son of Sherry (Nagy) Farquhar-Vitale and the late Jesse “Jake” Farquhar Sr. Survived by mother; stepfather, Fred Vitale; sons, Thomas Jr., and his wife, Dorita; and Brett and Jacob Farquhar; granddaughter, Abbriella; brothers, Jesse “J.J.,” and his wife, Marlene; and Jason, and...
Geraldine P. Wilson
Mar 11, 2016
WILSON – Geraldine P. “Gerry,” 90, Sidman, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Arbutus Park Manor surrounded by family. Born April 16, 1925, in Summerhill Township, daughter of the late Harvey C. and Stella (Coleman) Miller. Preceded in death by brothers, Howard, Joseph, Earl, Glenn and Harvey; and sisters, Thelma, Ethel Riblett...
Betty Jane Harshberger
Mar 5, 2016
HARSHBERGER – Betty Jane “Jane,” a vivacious, young-at-heart woman of 92, Summerhill, passed away March 5, 2016, at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born March 10, 1923, in South Fork, daughter of William H. Sr. and Martha (McElwee) Mapstone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Calvin Jay Harshberger; and brother, William H. Mapstone Jr. Survived by her loving children,...
Stephen D. Yanzetich Sr.
Mar 4, 2016
YANZETICH – Stephen D. Sr., 84, Sidman, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Born Nov. 23, 1931, in the Weyantown area of Sidman, son of Evan J. and Luba Catherine (Priselac) Yanzetich. Preceded in death by son, Stephen Jr.; parents; siblings, Evan, Eva, Joseph, Francis, Gabriel (Francie), Ken (Alice), Ed (Margaret), Paul (Verna) and Peter. He was the last member...
Rev. Robert "Bob" Baer
Mar 3, 2016
BAER – Rev. Robert “Bob,” 82, Geistown, went to be with the Lord, March 3, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 11, 1933, in Clearfield, son of the late Haven and Ida (Smith) Baer. Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Janice M. (Brock) Baer, who he married July 14, 1956; daughters, Darlene, wife of Keith Krumenacker, Portage; Nadine,...
Frances L. Poponak
Mar 3, 2016
POPONAK – Frances L., 87, Bellefonte, formerly of St. Michael, died March 3, 2016, at Centre Crest Nursing Home. Born Aug. 23, 1928, in Nanty Glo, daughter of Peter and Helen (Smith) White. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank G. Poponak Sr., who died Dec. 19, 2005; son, Frank G. Poponak Jr.; daughter, Marilyn Bomboy; sister, Carolyn Colton; and...
Kathleen E. Wills
Feb 18, 2016
WILLS – Kathleen E. “Kathy,” 62, South Fork, went to be with the Lord, Feb. 18, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 19, 1953, in Indiana, Pa., daughter of Robert A. and Myrtle E. (Deffenbaugh) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Elizabeth Dagostino; and brother, Arthur J. Deffenbaugh Sr. Survived by loving husband of 44 years, Donald W....
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