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,...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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,...
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...
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,...