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Sarah J. Neff
May 4, 2016
NEFF – Sarah J., 77, Conemaugh Twp., Cambria County, died May 4, 2016, at Windber Hospice. Born, Jan. 27, 1939, in South Fork, daughter of Chester and Rosella (Davis) Swartzentruver. Preceded in death by parents; husband William R. Neff, who died Sept. 25, 2013; son, Patrick Joseph Neff; daughter, Kim May, who died March 6, 2016; sisters, Judy Swartzentruver, Belva...
Philomena Helen "Minnie" Long
May 2, 2016
LONG – Philomena Helen “Minnie,” 84, New Germany, died May 2, 2016 at Good Samaritan Nursing Care, Johnstown. Born July 25, 1931, in South Fork, daughter of Loreto and Anna (Schrader) Crocefoglia. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Raymond C. Long, who died, Oct. 6, 2006; daughter, Christine Ann Latoche, who died June 29, 2007 and brother, Stanley F. Crocefoglia....
Norman E. Klein
Apr 29, 2016
KLEIN - Norman E., 48, Mt. Hope, died April 29, 2016, at home. Born Dec. 5, 1967 in Corvallis, Ore., son of Evan J. and LaVonne R. (Thron) Klein. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Ann Mazzarese; niece, Courtney; paternal grandparents John and Mildred (Arrich) Klein; maternal grandparents, Albert and Carol (Mack) Thron and sister-in-law, Kimberly (Grindstaff) Klein. Survived by...
Marian Davis - Carlson
Apr 28, 2016
DAVIS - CARLSON – Marian, 97, formerly of South Fork, died peacefully on April 28, 2016, at Autumn Glen Senior Living in Coon Rapids, Minn. She leaves behind a lifetime legacy of teaching, hard work, dedication, and growth for all of us fortunate enough to have known her. She was born Marian Helen Walls on August 23, 1918 in South...
Violette F. McCall
Apr 24, 2016
McCALL – Violette F., 99, John Paul II Manor, Cresson, formerly of Summerhill, died April 24, 2016. Born March 12, 1917, in Summerhill, daughter of Jacob F. and Amelia (Long) Hoover. Preceded in death by parents; her sweetheart of 52 years, husband, John W. McCall, who died Sept. 4, 1990; granddaughter, Nancy Joyce McCall; great-granddaughter, Amelia Katherine Law; sisters, Josepha...
Dolores E. Ringler
Apr 20, 2016
RINGLER - Dolores E. 72, Mount Hope, went to be with her Lord, April 20, 2016, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born Feb, 12, 1944, in Mount Hope, daughter of Robert L. and Lyndle E. (Hutzell) Ringler. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Harry and Rodney; and brother-in-law, Myron Gramling. Survived by brother, James, married to Lois (Corbin), Orange,...
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...
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