BIDELMAN - Michael
BIDELMAN - Michael, 46, Johnstown, died Jan. 29, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 14, 1958, in Johnstown, son of Thomas B. and Mary Rita (Haggerty) Bidelman. Preceded in death by an infant brother; paternal and maternal grandparents; and beloved aunt and godmother, Margaret Lavely, and her husband, Wilbur. Survived by parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graduate of Bishop McCort High School and attended UPJ. He was a partner with special friend, Mark Sheehan, in a real estate business partnership. Member of Knights of Columbus and Geistown Country Club. Church organist at St. Clement Catholic Church for 31 years, starting with Msgr. Joseph O'Toole. Member of St. Clement Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. William E. Rosenbaum. Friends received from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., where vigil service will be held Sunday afternoon. Committal, Grandview Cemetery.

BOLVIN-JOHNSONBAUGH
BOLVIN-JOHNSONBAUGH - Devin Michael, infant son of Todd Bolvin and Corinn Johnsonbaugh, died Jan. 28, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Survived by parents, Ebensburg; maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Wright; maternal grandparents, Ed and Carla (Wright) Johnsonbaugh; aunt, Gretchen (Johnsonbaugh), married to James Kennedy; and uncle, Erich Johnsonbaugh, all of Altoona. Also survived by paternal grandmother, Patti (Sickles) Bolvin, Ebensburg. There will be no viewing or visitation with a funeral Mass at a later date. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.

BURKARDT - Donald R.
BURKARDT - Donald R., 74, Johnstown, died Jan. 29, 2004, at home. Born Oct. 21, 1929, in Johnstown, son of David A. and Marie M. (Russ) Burkardt. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Veronica Prezuhy; stepmother, Myrtle Burkardt; brothers, Msgr. Harold Burkardt; the Rev. Gordian Burkardt, OSB; Walter A.; and James Burkardt; and sisters, Verta Mae Cheshire and Vivian Plumer. Survived by these daughters, Barbara and Thomas, Reno, Nev., and Beverly Burkardt, Johnstown, and granddaughter, Semantha. Also sister-in-law, Fran Burkardt; special friend, David Loncar and Joan Loncar; nieces and nephews; cousin, Bobby Mitchell; friend, Carol Zahurak; and buddy, Dexter. A brother of Sr. Bernadette Burkardt, SND, Silver Spring, Md. Retired with 34 years service as a meat cutter at the former Armour & Co. in Johnstown. Avid gardener and flower grower. A member of St. Stephen choir and St. Stephen Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Andrew Stanko. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday. Don was a kind and gentle soul and will be sadly missed by all.

LOBASH - Mary Matilda (Balough)
LOBASH - Mary Matilda (Balough), 89, of Johnstown, passed away on Jan. 17, 2004, at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 17, 1914, in Johnstown, Pa., daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Yeager) Balogh. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Paul, Steve, Joseph and Julius; and sister, Helen Straver. Survived by husband of 63 years, Michael Lobash of Johnstown, Pa. Mary was a one-of-a-kind wife, aunt, and friend. She has touched the lives of many and will be missed. The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2310 Bedford St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904.

MARGO - Mrs. Erma (Brunett)
MARGO - Mrs. Erma (Brunett), 86, Portage, died Jan. 28, 2004, at home. She was born Dec. 22, 1917, in Portage Township, daughter of Henry D. and Myrn (Forsythe) Brunett. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew "Don" Margo; brothers, Bruce and Henry; brother-in-law, Joseph Cignetto; and sister-in-law, Stella Brunett. Survived by sister, Jean Cignetto, Mechanicsburg, and sister-in-law, Audrey Brunett, Marietta, Ga. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Member of First Lutheran Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, the Rev. John J. Palko officiating. Interment, Prospect Cemetery.

STILES - Russell A.
STILES - Russell A., Keystone Avenue, Cresson, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. Complete obituary in Sunday's paper.

SUHRIE - Catherine L.
SUHRIE - Catherine L., 76, Pensyl Hollow Road, Bedford, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, at her residence. Born in Manns Choice, Bedford County, on Wednesday, May 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Marie (Fochtman) Burkett. She was a housewife. She was the wife of Lawrence B. Suhrie, whom she married on May 2, 1946. She was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Bedford, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. Her family was her constant pride, she enjoyed cooking for her family and entertaining them, she was also and avid gardener. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Mary Loretto, wife of Pierre Bellicini, Erie; son, John L. Suhrie, Canonsburg; daughter, Barbara, wife of Greg Guise, Gaithersburg, Md.; son, Paul R. Suhrie, East Stroudsburg; son, Dale T., husband of Jackie (Hinson) Suhrie, Alum Bank; son, Carl W., husband of Ann (Burdo) Suhrie, Bradford Woods; daughter, Rose K., wife of Dan Berbert, Montgomery Village, Md.; daughter, R. Beverly, wife of Mark Kaprelian, Racine, Wisc.; and brother, Paul Burkett, Johnstown; brother, Clarence Burkett, Camp Hill; and brother, Lawrence Burkett, Bedford. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Francis Burkett. Funeral Mass at the St. Thomas Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, with the Rev. Donald Dusza, celebrant officiating. Committal service at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Bedford. Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford, where a vigil for the deceased will be held at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Bedford Hospice.

TANZY - Lucille C.
TANZY - Lucille C., 82, HAIDA Manor, Hastings, formerly of Spangler, died Jan. 29, 2004. Born Sept. 1, 1921, in Spangler, the daughter of Thomas and Julia (Elliott) Tanzy. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Thomas, James, Lawerence, Michael, Paul, Edward, Bernard and John Tanzy; and sisters, Catherine Hammond, Isabell Rosian and Mamie, Julia and Margueritte Tanzy. Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Northern Cambria. Member of the former St. Patrick Catholic Church, Spangler. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Prince of Peace Chapel. Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery.

BALCHIN - Helen T.
BALCHIN - Helen T., 75, of the Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, Pa., formerly of Franklin Borough, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at her residence. Born Dec. 11, 1928, in Conemaugh, daughter of the late Michael and Sofia (Kish) Talabovich. Preceded in death by husband, Michael, and sister, Mary Holub. Survived by children, Arlene, wife of Harry C. Clark, and their children, Tyler James and Alyssa, Martinsburg; and son, Michael J., married to the former Jean A. Lehman, and their son, Michael Richard, Windber. Also survived by sister, Ethel Talabovich, New York; sister-in-law, Ann Bizjak, Franklin; nephews, Anthony, Thomas and Christopher Bizjak; niece, Stephanie Rovansek, Johnstown; nephew, George Cveykus, Johnstown; nephew, William Tomaskovich, Johnstown; niece, Barbara Holub, and nephew, Nicholas Holub, both of New Jersey; and other numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church and a member of St. Anne¹s Guild at the church. Helen enjoyed her church, her children and grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Henderson-Makuchan-Ketterer Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where Parastas service will be held at 2 p.m. and Holy Rosary will be recited by members of the parish family at 6:30 p.m. Brief service at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Church, the Rev. Ronald W. Borsuk. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Homewood Retirement Center. 430 S. Market St., Martinsburg, Pa. 16662.

BITTNER - Agnes C.
BITTNER - Agnes C. "Hun," 92, Geistown, died Jan. 31, 2004, at home. Born Nov. 4, 1911, daughter of Rhinehart and Vida Mae (Hagins) Henger. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Wilburdien I. "Dien" Bittner; and son, Diene Bittner. Survived by daughters, Beverly Weaver, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mary "Puttsy," married to Charles Gontkovic, Columbia, Md.; grandchildren, Marc and Sabrina Weaver; Craig Gontkovic and Kara Zelinsky; Brent, Brad and Neil Bittner; and Deena Nigro; 14 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bob Henger, married to Martha Cerelli, Johnstown. Agnes served as secretary for six years at the Moose Lodge on Bedford Street. She was a member of the pinochle club at the Holiday Inn and started the mother¹s club at St. Benedict School. She enjoyed quilting for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be remembered for her famous baby blankets and Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Msgr. Dennis R. Boggs, pastor. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Committal at St. Joseph¹s Cemetery. Donations can be directed to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, Pa. 15963.

BURKARDT - Donald R.
BURKARDT - Donald R., 74, Johnstown, died Jan. 29, 2004. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen Catholic Church, the Rev. Andrew Stanko. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday. Don was a kind and gentle soul and will be sadly missed by all.

FINDLEY - Ingeborg E.
FINDLEY - Ingeborg E., 70, Jackson Township, passed away Jan. 29, 2004. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday.

FRANCIS - Dr. Peter
FRANCIS - Dr. Peter, 77, Johnstown, died Jan. 31, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born July 15, 1926, in Wales. Survived by wife of 22 years, Rosemary (Rowley) Francis; stepchildren, Timothy Rowley, Johnstown; Lynn Wilson, Johnstown; and Aimee Rowley, St. Paul, Minn.; and stepgrandchildren, Katee, Emily and Ryan Wilson. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or visitation. Family assisted by Alternative Burial Corp., Johnstown. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

FRANOVICH - Nick E.
FRANOVICH - Nick E., 82, Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 26, 2004, in Desert Springs Hospital. Born Sept. 20, 1921, in Johnstown. Survived by wife of 61 years, Josephine M. Franovic, Las Vegas; son, Nick (Teri) Franovic Jr., Agoura Hills, Calif.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also survived by sister, Mary Beatty, Johnstown. World War II U.S. Army veteran; served in the Pacific. Retired from the aerospace industry, where he was employed in quality control. Resided in California for 27 years before moving to Las Vegas where he resided for 24 years. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Christ the King Catholic Community, where vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 2, and a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Feb. 3. Graveside service at noon, Feb. 3, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Family requests donations to Christ the King Catholic Community. Arrangements handled by: Palm Mortuary - Jones, 1600 S. Jones, Las Vegas, Nev. 89146. (702) 464-8420.

FRESH - Harry R.
FRESH - Harry R., 75, Munster Road, Portage, died Jan. 30, 2004, at home. Born Sept. 30, 1928, in Portage, the son of Rudy and Elsie (Benton) Fresh. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Henrietta (Zura) Fresh, who died in 1997; brother, Thomas; sisters, Evelyn Cordwell and Virginia Ritchey; and brother-in-law, Bob Zura. Last member of his immediate family. Survived by sister-in-law, Dorothy (Gides) Zura; brothers-in-law, Leonard Cordwell and Elton Ritchey; and companion, Elizabeth "Liz" (Fox) Sciko, all of Portage. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Former employee for the Portage Silk Mill and retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. Former drum player for the Sam Dorsch Orchestra. Member of the Sacred Heart Ushers Club. Harry enjoyed taking bus trips to casinos and making new friends, working the bar for the ushers club smokers and making gobs for ushers club fund-raisers. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage, where ushers club will recite Rosary at 7 p.m. Monday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Mountain Avenue, Portage, Father Walter Moll, celebrant. Entombment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

GALLARDO - Josephine
GALLARDO - Josephine (Jordan), 74, Windber, died Jan. 30, 2004, at home. Born June 17, 1929, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Christina (Sopina) Jordan. Preceded in death by husband, John M. Gallardo; sister, Frieda Fenton; brother, Louis Jordan; son-in-law, Barry P. "Slug" Buza; and granddaughter, Donna Marie Buza. Josephine is survived by her loving family, daughters, Mary C., wife of Gary J. Straw, Windber; Patricia A. Buza, Windber; son, John F. Gallardo, married to Donna Glosky, Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren, Lisa (Straw), wife of Ed Stahl; Dennis James Straw; Sherri (Straw), wife of Scott McConnell; Cary Ann (Straw), wife of Gary Pershing; Paula Jo (Buza), wife of H. William Knipple III; Barry Paul Buza Jr., and wife, Connie; Andi Reneé Buza; Malorie Gallardo; and Matthew Gallardo. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren. Sister of John Jordan, and wife, Hazel, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mary, wife of William Claypool, Warren, Mich. Also sister-in-law, Violet Kenney, Johnstown, and numerous nieces and nephews. Retired employee of Bestform Foundations, Johnstown, and former employee of Tru-Form Manufacturing, Windber. Member of ILGWU. Josephine was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She was an avid bowler and belonged to several bowling leagues at Richland Bowl. Member of Walkers Club, Galleria Mall. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish of Windber for 38 years. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, followed by funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber. Committal, church cemetery. Vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday. Josephine will be greatly missed by everyone who loved and knew her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Regional Hospice at Windber in Josephine¹s memory.

HARTNETT - Rosalyn C.
HARTNETT - Rosalyn C., 71, Ferndale, died Jan. 30, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born April 8, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Veronica (Kist) Smith. Preceded in death by parents. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by husband of 49 years, V. Donald Hartnett. They celebrated their 49th anniversary on May 30, 2003. Also survived by children, Karen, wife of Richard Spencer, and Patrick, husband of Colleen Chippie, both of Johnstown; grandchildren, Justin Spencer and Hannah Hartnett; and brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Hartnett. Also several nieces and nephews. Member of Visitation BVM Church, where she served on the finance committee. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Moskal & Kennedy Colonial Funeral Home, Ohio Street and Highland Avenue, where vigil for the deceased will be held Monday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday from Visitation Church, the Rev. Father Richard D. Clark, celebrant. Committal , Grandview Mausoleum.

HOLTZ - Damian M.
HOLTZ - Damian M. "Doc," 78, Richland, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 28, 1925, in Hastings, son of the late Theodore and Helen (Gill) Holtz. Preceded in death by brother, Timothy, and three infant brothers and sisters that died at birth. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Genevieve (Trexler). Also survived by children: Diana, married to Gary Endler, Ellicott City, Md.; Denise, married to John Milo, Pensacola, Fla.; Michele "Mickie," married to Noel Graham; and Michael, married to the former Lisa Dunmyer, both of Johnstown; grandchildren: Erik, Brett, Stacy, Alicia, Brittany, Jennifer, Erica, Carling, Brandon, Tyler and Brooke; four great-grandchildren; brothers: Russell, Kenneth, Ted and Dan; and sisters: Dolly, Loretta Jean and Margie. Also aunt, Rosanna Gill. He was a member of Pennsylvania State Business Organization, Windber Country Club for 30 years and Indian Lake Golf Resort. U.S. Army Air Corps Cadets veteran. Former business manager at Cambria Heights School District and Johnstown Area Vocational Technical School, from where he retired. Doc was a loving husband and father who enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his family. He was an usher and member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Msgr. Dennis Boggs, pastor. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Committal, St. Joseph¹s Mausoleum. Memorial contributions can be directed to the American Cancer Society, Central Region, Cambria Unit, 351 Budfield St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904-3213.

LACUE - Leonard Charles
LACUE - Leonard Charles, 56, Southmont, died Jan. 31, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born April 25, 1947, in Johnstown, son of Albert and Ruth (Wicks) Lacue. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Ruth, of Johnstown; sister, Kathleen A., wife of Larry Custer, Ebensburg; nephew, Jeremy L. Truscello, stationed at Maguire AFB, New Jersey; and special friend, Barbara Moore. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was self-employed. He was an avid cat lover, a private pilot and a race car driver and enthusiast. At his request, there will be no viewing. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Moskal & Kennedy Colonial Funeral Home, Ohio Street and Highland Avenue, where service will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Richard P. Howe officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Please make memorials in his name to the Salvation Army; Aid For Animals, Altoona, Pa.; or any Animal Shelters For Life.

LEFTWICH - Dr. Charles W.
LEFTWICH - Dr. Charles W., 74, Henderson, Nev., died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004. Born March 1, 1929, in Johnstown, he received his baccalaureate degree from Lincoln University and then went on to serve in the Korean War. He returned to Pennsylvania to complete his master¹s degree at Temple University and taught in the public school system in Philadelphia until his work with inner city gangs brought him to the attention of Harvard educators. He was asked to attend the Harvard College of Education, from which he earned his doctorate in educational administration. He became the assistant superintendent of schools in Boston during the turbulent school desegregation years of the 1970s and played a large part in the public school desegregation process in Boston and later in Cleveland. Ultimately, he entered academia and became a tenured professor of education at Texas A&M University (Commerce) and then department chair and finally dean of the college of education at Fort Hays State University. He loved teaching and he loved his students. He was a marvelous, gifted teacher. Indeed he was magic in the classroom. Upon retirement, he continued to teach part time at UNLV in Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William S. and Deane B. Leftwich. He is survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Patricia Grace Tweeddale, Henderson, Nev.; a son, Charles M. Leftwich, Boston; a daughter, Gail Leftwich, Washington, D.C.; a brother, N. Henry Leftwich, Johnstown; a sister, Ann Wright, Johnstown; nephews, Hank Leftwich, New Jersey, and Bill and Jim Wright, Johnstown; sisters-in-law, Jeanne L. Malkani, Austin, Texas, and Kathleen Durik, Farmingdale, N.J.; nieces, Susan Leftwich, Johnstown, and Lisa Gindelsperger, Windber; and his adoring niece, Kathryn Kilburn, Atlanta. Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Dr. Charles W. Leftwich College of Education Scholarship Fund, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan. 67601. "Love doesn¹t end with dying or leave with the last breath. For someone you¹ve loved deeply, love doesn¹t end with death."

MAYKO - Florence R.
MAYKO - Florence R., 72, Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Johnstown, died Jan. 30, 2004. Survived by two daughters, Nancy Berringer and Lisa Mayko, both of Fort Lauderdale.

MEGRENNE - Dorothy E.
MEGRENNE - Dorothy E. "Dot," 85, Redbird, Portage Township, died Jan. 31, 2004, at Maple Winds Care Center. Born Nov. 17, 1918, in Portage, the daughter of Jesse and Grace (Swope) Niper. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James Megrenne; daughter, Sharon Poborski; and brothers, Francis and Vincent Niper. Survived by loving daughter, Carole, and husband, Ray Hughes, Johnstown; and grandchildren, Raymond Hughes, Lori Ann Gall, William Poborski and Gianna Lambert. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Geneva Thomas, Portage. Former seamstress for the Bali Corp. and the Puritan Foundation. Member of the International Ladies Garment Manufacturers Union. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Father Walter Moll officiating. Committal in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown.

MIKULIK - Nicholas
MIKULIK - Nicholas, 75, of Conemaugh, died Jan. 30, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. He was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Conemaugh. He was a retired Air Force veteran. Member of St. John The Baptist Orthodox Church, life member of the Conemaugh Fireman¹s Club, member of Conemaugh American Legion and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Private funeral services will be held at the family¹s convenience. The Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

NAGEL - Susan
NAGEL - Susan, 77, Hastings, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Miners Medical Center. Friends will be received from 10 until 11 a.m. Wednesday funeral Mass at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings. Committal at St. Boniface Cemetery. Arrangements by Easly Funeral Home, Hastings.

NASH - Dorothy F.
NASH - Dorothy F., 57, of Johnstown, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in UPMC Lee Regional. She was born Jan. 27, 1947, in Rector, Pa., a daughter of Emerson J. Sleasman of Ligonier and Hilda Shawley Sleasman of Johnstown. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 24 years, Emerson Nash, and three half-brothers, Grover J. Sleasman of Stoystown, George E. Sleasman of Somerset and Thomas P. Sleasman of Ligonier. Service and interment will be private. Arrangements by the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., Ligonier, Pa.

STILES - Russell Allen Sr.
STILES - Russell Allen Sr., 74, Keystone Avenue, Cresson, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, after an extended illness. Born April 6, 1929, in Lilly, son of the late Ivan Mack and Violet (Hughes) Stiles. Preceded in death by daughter, Carol Ann McCaulley, and infant daughters, Mary and Margaret. Survived by wife, the former Nancy Jean Casher, whom he married on Oct. 25, 1952; children, Russell A. Stiles Jr., and wife, Patricia, Altoona; Theresa Benzie, Gallitzin; David, Vandergrift; Rebecca Stiles, Gallitzin; Susan Prosser, Johnstown; and Peggy Gaida, and husband, Dan, Ashville; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Dennis, Florida; and sons-in-law, Johnathan McCaulley, Altoona, and Louis Benzie, Gallitzin. Graduate of Great Lakes Naval Academy, Illinois. Navy veteran of Korean War and served in the Mediterranean Sea. Engaged in the Amphibious Airborne Invasion of Vieques. Retired after 39 years of service with Conrail, having served as yardmaster in Cresson and Altoona. Member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Italian Club and Sportsmen¹s Club, all of Cresson. Was an avid hunter and fly fisherman and made numerous fishing and hunting trips. He also enjoyed traveling and made two trips to Ireland with his wife and children. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Church, the Rev. Angelo Patti. Committal, church cemetery. Military graveside rite by Sankertown VFW and other local veteran organizations.

THOMAS - Rose M.
THOMAS - Rose M., 89, Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Johnstown, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Trinity Community Nursing Center. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moskal & Kennedy Colonial Funeral Home, Ohio Street and Highland Avenue. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday from St. Patrick Catholic Church. Complete obituary in Monday¹s paper.

WATKINS - Harry G.
WATKINS - Harry G., 84, Garrett, died Jan. 30, 2004. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment, Brotherton Pike Cemetery.

WEYANT - William Pershing
WEYANT - William Pershing, 85, Johnstown, died Jan. 30, 2004, at Windber Hospital. Born Oct. 31, 1918 in Windber, son of the late William M. and Bertha (Lehman) Weyant. Preceded in death by sister, Marie Repine, and grandson, Ray Hunt Jr. Survived by wife, Rhea (Hartman); daughters, Joyce Patti, Reno, Nev., and Carol Leverknight, Johnstown; two grandchildren; and sister, Arlene Manges, Windber. Member of Belmont United Methodist Church and Geistown-Richland Lions Club. Mr. Weyant was a retired salesman for "Curtis 1000." Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Geisel Funeral Home, 734 Bedford St., Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. David Evans. Interment, Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arbutus Park Manor.