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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....
Gertrude R. LeMay
Feb 15, 2016
LeMAY – Gertrude R., 95, Sidman, died Feb. 15, 2016, at Hillsdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Hillsdale, Pa. Born Feb. 25, 1920, in Crowley, La., daughter of Joseph G. and Lovina (Herbert) Robichaux. Preceded in death by parents and beloved husband, Sgt. Major Raymond A. LeMay, U.S. Marine Corps (retired), who died April 24, 2007. Survived by sons, Brother Alan,...
Bonnie M. Fogle
Feb 11, 2016
FOGLE – Bonnie M., 64, Salix, died Feb. 11, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 7, 1952, in Detroit, Mich., daughter of Robert and Mary (Parks) Fogle. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Joseph and Robert; and sister, Eileen. Survived by daughters, Margaret “Chrissi,” wife of Jason Schoenfeld, Summerhill; and Dawn, wife of Robert Neff, Johnstown; grandchildren, Sawyer, Megan...
Ruth M. Henry
Feb 11, 2016
HENRY – Ruth M., 89, New Germany, died Feb. 11, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born Dec. 8, 1926, in Summerhill, daughter of Aloysius J. and Theresa L. (Weinzierl) Wirfel. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Leroy, James and Regis Wirfel. Survived by loving husband of 66 years, James A. Henry, who she married May 14,...
Jeffrey Allen Wolfhope
Feb 4, 2016
WOLFHOPE – Jeffrey Allen, 55, Windber, died Feb. 4, 2016. Born Jan. 18, 1961, in Germany. Dear loving husband for 30 years of Patricia (Shostek) Wolfhope. Father of Sarah Ann, San Diego, Calif., and Emily Rose, Fairfax, Va..; son of David M. and E. Regina (Hartshorn) Wolfhope. Preceded in death by brother, Wm. David Wolfhope. Survived by wife, daughters, parents,...
Elizabeth Harrigal
Feb 1, 2016
HARRIGAL – Elizabeth “Betty,” 93, Cambria Care Center, longtime resident of Beaverdale, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Feb. 1, 2016, following a courageous four year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born Aug. 21, 1922, in Portage, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Wasko) Vasas. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Harrigal, who died Dec. 26, 1964; beloved son,...
Rita Marie Snyder
Jan 25, 2016
SNYDER – Rita Marie Snyder, 87, Sunrise, Florida, formerly of Summerhill and Southmont, passed away Jan. 25 at Westside Medical Center, Plantation, Florida. Daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Darling) Snyder, Rita was a graduate of South Fork High School and Mt. Aloysius Junior College. Before moving to New Jersey in 1961, Rita was employed as a laboratory technician...
Carolyn A. Keiper
Dec 12, 2015
KEIPER – Carolyn A. (Reid), 72, Sidman, died Dec. 12, 2015, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 15, 1942, in Wilmington, Del., daughter of the late Douglas C. and Marguerite P. (Logan) Reid. Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Gary R. Keiper, whom she married July 31, 1965. She is sadly missed by her children and their spouses,...
Richard Holdsworth
Nov 17, 2015
HOLDSWORTH – Richard Jr., 86, Sidman, died Nov. 17, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 11, 1929, in Gallitzin, son of Richard Sr. and Margaret (Smith) Holdsworth. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Mary Elizabeth (Lermineau) Holdsworth, who died April 15, 2010; son, Richard III; daughter, Cathy Crum; granddaughter, Mary Jo Boyle; brothers, Archie and John; and sisters, Margaret...
Patricia Smith
Nov 17, 2015
SMITH – Patricia J. “Pattie” (Criste), 62, New Germany, died Nov. 17, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 15, 1953, in Munster Township, daughter of Charles and Emma (Dumm) Criste. Preceded in death by parents. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by loving husband, Linus Smith, whom she married June 14 1974; children, Tara, wife of Matt...
Ann Blazosky
Nov 5, 2015
BLAZOSKY – Ann Marie, 77, St. Michael, went home to be with the Lord Nov. 4, 2015. Born Aug. 26, 1938, in Dunlo, daughter of John and Clara (Miller) Glovany. Preceded in death by parents; son, Mark; grandson, Michael Diaz; and son-in-law, Carlos Diaz. Survived by loving husband of 46 years, Michael; daughter, Susan; and son, Bernard, married to Jennifer...
John Ferchalk
Nov 4, 2015
FERCHALK – John “Yunk,” 81, Beaverdale, died Nov. 4, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 11, 1934, in Benscreek, son of Peter and Mary (Smick) Ferchalk. Preceded in death by parents and brother, George. Survived by sister, Helen Thomas, St. Michael; and brother, Leonard (Melda) Ferchalk, Somerset. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service...
Lester W. Standley
Oct 28, 2015
Lester W. Standley, 87, Laurel View Village, Pa., formerly of Trumbull, Conn., and Greenville, S.C., died Oct. 28, 2015. Born Dec. 18, 1927 in Raynham, Mass., son of Lester and Margaret (Ratter) Standley. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Nancy E. Standley; and brothers, Charles F. and Gilbert S. Standley. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Nancy A. (Owen)...
Helen McCall
Oct 22, 2015
McCALL – Helen I., 83, Summerhill, died Oct. 22, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 17, 1932, in Cresson, daughter of Joseph and Margaret R. (Bertram) Gibbons. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James J. McCall, who died Aug. 25, 2004; and brother, William Gibbons. Survived by daughters, Gail, wife of Dr. James Koban, and their children, J.R., Michael...
Mary Jane Ohler
Jul 14, 2015
MARY JANE OHLER, 76, Mentor, OH, formerly of South Fork, died July 14, 2015 at Heartland of Mentor. Born November 20, 1938, in South Fork, PA, daughter of Pershing and Helen J. (Jordan) Burkett; preceded in death by parents and brother, Gary Burkett, survived by children, Tracy Ohler, Rodney, William, and Laurie Ohler; grandchildren, James, Tabatha, Heather, Tina, Melissa, Angela,...
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