St. Clair Henry B.
St. Clair Henry B., 62, New Florence RD 2 died at 10:05 p.m. Aug. 8, 1972 at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. born Sept. 23, 1909 in New Florence son of James and Winnie (Burkett) St. Clair. Preceded in death by mother, 10 brothers and sisters and twin grandsons. Survived by father, Whittier, Calif.; widow former Mary E. Campion; and five daughters: Olive, wife of Dean Penrose, Robinson; Marion wife of George Garland, West Bolivar; Emily wife of Harold McKinney New Florence RD; Margaret wife of Carl Clevenger, Indiana RD 4; and Claudia at home; also 10 grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Hazel Rownd, Auburn, Calif., Robert, Whittier; Mrs. Marie White, New Orleans, LA.; and Mrs. Winnie Hunt, Cleveland, Ohio. Former employee of Bolivar Allegheny Foundry. Member of Derry Aerie 1612 F.O. E. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral home, New Florence. Funeral mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bolivar, the Rev. Edward McCullough. Interment Isabelle Cemetery.
Dorothy Lou Titmus
Dorothy L. Titmus, 70, of Bolivar RD 1 died Sunday Jan. 11, 1998 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. She was born July 4, 1927 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late W. Harry and Lilly (Yeager) Clark. She was a member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. She was a beautician for many years in the Bolivar area. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Donald M. Titmus in 1900 and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons, Donald G. Titmus and his wife Sandy, of Ryot, and Douglas W. Titmus and his wife Carla of New Florence RD 2; four grandchildren, Christopher Gwston, Brandon, Amy and Kristen Titmus; a great granddaughter Brianne Berkebile; a sister, Grace Zufall of Bolivar RD 1; and a brother Robert Clark of Woodbridge, Va. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the First Church of Christ with the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Arrangements by K. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Bolivar.
Bridgett E. Taylor
Bridgett E. (Mrs. Clarence E.) Taylor, 58, of Bolivar RD 1 died Wednesday Dec. 7, 1983 in Lee Hospital, Johnstown. She was born Feb. 28, 1925 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late Patrick and Martha (Shirey) Silk. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert. She is survived by her husband Clarence R. ; three children, Mrs. Linda Flickinger of Bolivar; Mrs. Billie Sue Smithley of Bolivar RD 1 and Robert J. of Bolivar; five grandchildren three sisters Mrs. Alice Empfield of Bolivar RD 1; Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson of Strongsville, Ohio and Beverly Silk of Johnstown; and three brothers, John Silk of Johnstown; Thomas Silk of West Bolivar and Clifford Silk of Lockport. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Church of Christ, West Bolivar, with the Rev. Kenneth Thompson officiating. Arrangements by Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home Bolivar. Burial was in West View Cemetery.
Clarence R. Taylor
Clarence R. Taylor, 71, of Bolivar RD 1 died Sat. Sept. 25-1993 at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. Mr Taylor was born July 15, 1922 in Wilpen son of the late Nellie Taylor Stiffey. He was a World War II Army veteran and belonged to West Bolivar Church of Christ and Bolivar American Legion Post 128. Prior to his retirement he had been employed as a machinist by Clark Metal Industries, Blairsville. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Buchanan Taylor of Bolivar RD 1; three children, Mrs. Furguson (Linda) Flickinger of Bolivar and Mrs. Donald (Billy Sue) Smithley and Robert J. RD 1. Also surviving are stepsons Kevin Buchanan of Claycomb, Mo. and Barry Buchanan of Liberty, MO. ; 12 grandchildren, his stepfather Archie Stiffey of Blairsville; a half sister, Agnes Marsh of Blairsville; half brother Arthur Stiffey, Bolivar. He was preceded in death by his mother; his first wife Bridgett Silk Taylor in 1983; a brother William "Snuffy" Smith. Services were held Tuesday at McCracken Funeral Home in Bolivar, Revs. Kenneth Thompson and Robert Cummings officiating. Interment followed in Bolivar Westview Cemetery.
ROBINSON, Mary Ellen
ROBINSON - Mary Ellen, 83, Bolivar died Oct. 15, 2000 Bethlen Home , Ligonier. Born Nov. 11, 1916 in West Bolivar, the daughter of late James and Ellen Melinda (Holby) Yeager. Also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Survived by husband, Kenneth R. Robinson and these children: Ellis Noel Corey, Blairsville; Phillip Corey, Youngstown; James Robinson, Johnstown; Gayle Robinson, Bolivar; Betty Lou Bloom, New Florence; John Robinson, Philadelphia; and David Robinson, New Florence RD 2; also seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private visitation at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Interment, Fort Palmer Cemetery.
ROBINSON, William J.
ROBINSON - William J., 60, Lincoln Street, Bolivar died April 12, 1981 at Lee Hospital. Born March 11, 1921 in Fairfield Twp. son of late John and Nellie (Welshons) Robinson. Survived by window former Helen M. Short, and these sons; Joseph W. married to former Jacquelyn Carroll, Bolivar; Donald L. married to former Alice Troutman, West Bolivar; and Ronald R married to former Peggy Nicholson, Bolivar RD 1; also two grandchildren Brandy Renee and Ronald. Brother of Kenneth and Charles both of Bolivar RD 1 ; Mrs Helen Hood, New Florence and Mrs Lois Salyards, Bolivar. Employed at Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member of Bolivar United Presbyterian Church and Post 128 American Legion Veteran of World War II. Friends received from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. R. Paul Beatty. Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery. Military graveside rite by local veterans associations.
Frank A. Rolley Sr.
Frank A. Rolley Sr., 81, of New Florence died Monday March 25, 1996 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born March 1, 1915 in Johnstown a son of the late Samuel and Mary Jane (Schoop) Rolley. He was a member of the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, Laurel Valley Senior Citizens and the former owner of F. A. R. Hardware, New Florence. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Forsythe Rolley, on July 2, 1992; five brothers, Harvey, Paul, Robert, Fred, and Samuel Rolley ; four sisters, Elizabeth Cable, Jenny Foster, Ida Bell Guaiducci, and Catherine Rhoades; two grandchildren, Frank A. Rolley III and Richard Lee Gibson; and a stepson, Thomas E. Silk. He is survived by eight children; Mary Jane (Mrs Herbert) Boring of Sterling, Va.; Ginger Gibson of New Florence RD 1; Katherine (Mrs Dean) Cosner, and Ida Bell (Mrs Edward) Callis, both of Hagerstown, Md.; Betty Ruth (Mrs Raymond) Peters of New Florence; Frank A. Rolley Jr. and his wife, Evelyn of Johnstown; Bill of North East, Pa. and Penny Rolley of New Florence; three stepchildren, Michael Silk of Elgin, S.C.; Nora Yeager of Bolivar and Edward Silk of New Florence RD 2 ; a special friend Neva Gindlesperger of New Florence, 33 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar with the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Westview Cemetery. Arrangements by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence.
ROLLEY, Joseph P.
ROLLEY, Joseph P., 68, Bolivar RD 1 died April 11, 2000 at UPMC Lee Regional, Johnstown. Born May 24, 1931 in Fairfield Twp. son of Robert and Venna (Short) Rolley. Preceded in death by father and wife, Doris Virginia (Bailey) Rolley, who died in July 1999. Survived by mother, New Florence; daughters, Lori D. Rolley, Greensburg; and Barbara R. Cianca and Christine L. Shaffer, both of Bolivar; and sisters, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Smithley, Bolivar RD 1 and Sandra Malloy, New Florence. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Allegheny Foundry Co., Robinson, as a molder for over 30 years. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Bolivar. Member of American Legion Post 128. He served in the U.S. Air Force and with the NATO Mission, Allied Forces, Central Europe, from March 1954 to January 1957. Friends received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar. Interment, West Fairfield Cemetery, New Florence, with graveside military honors by local veterans.
Lois J. Hughes Thomas
Torrance State Hospital retiree, member of Torrance Methodist Church.
Lois J. Thomas, 75, of Torrance died Saturday, July 28, 2001 at her home. She was born June 1, 1926 in Bolivar, a daughter of John and Esther Clawson Hughes. She was a member of Torrance United Methodist Church and was retired from Torrance State Hospital, where she had been a psychiatric aide. Survivors include two sons. R. David and wife Kathryn of Blairsville and Forrest K. and wife Janie, New Derry; two daughters, Lorraine Lawson and husband Thomas of Carlisle and Margaret Burd and husband Mark of Derry, a brother Robert of Candler, N. C. seven grandchildren, Shawn and Brian Lawson , Amy McClellan, Jared and Marissa Burd and Nicole and Haley Thomas. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clair Y. on July 23, 1989; two sons John and Leonard; a daughter, Virginia; a sister, Irene Hughes. Services were held Wednesday at Ferguson Funeral Home, Blairsville, Rev. Herb Phar officiating. Interment was in Blairsville Cemetery.
GEORGE, Catherine E.
GEORGE, Catherine E. (Short), 34, Blairview Apartments, Bentley Drive, Blairsville, formerly of Bolivar died May 2, 1993 at home. Born Aug. 15, 1958 in Johnstown daughter of William S. and Martha (Baird) Short. Preceded in death by mother, paternal grandfather, Wilbert Short and maternal grandparents, John and Lillian Baird. Survived by parents William and Jeanie (Cable) Short, New Florence RD 2. Sister of Patty, Jennie, Jamie, and Jason Short, New Florence RD 2; Laurie Short, Bolivar; William Short Jr., Latrobe, Robert Short, Anchorage, Alaska; paternal grandmother, Jennie Short, Derry very devoted friend, David Crusan, Blairsville; and numerous aunts, uncles, and nieces. Member of Germany United Methodist Church. Employee of Blue Ridge Restaurant. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery
GRIFFITH, Donrolph R. "Don"
GRIFFITH, Donrolph R. "Don", 78, West Bolivar died July 14, 1979 at home. Born Nov. 19, 1900 in Fairfield Twp., son of late Matthew H. and Agnes (Snyder) Griffith. Preceded in death by these brothers and sisters: Sarah Burkey, Margaret Muir, Serella Dogherty, Sanford, Adam and Calvin. Survived by sister Mrs Dorinda Cunningham, Bolivar, and brother, Bennett M. Maryville, Tenn. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Bolivar the Rev. R. K. Keiper. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery.
GRATOSKY, Peter
GRATOSKY, Peter, 58, Bolivar died Jan. 8, 1983 at Lee Hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1924 in Luciusboro, son of late Julius and Nancy (Smitko) Gratosky. Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survived by widow former Bonnie Buckles, and son Peter D. at home. Brother of Stanley and Frank, both of Homer City RD3. Half brother of Mrs Joan Kowalak and Mrs Mary Karchefski, both of Detroit, Mich.; George Stalbosky, Homer City RD 3; and Joseph Stalbosky, Diamond, Ohio. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.am. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, the Rev. Kenneth Neal. Interment, Fort Palmer Cemetery. Viewing at church from 1 p.m. until time of service.
GARLAND, Clarence
Clarence Garland, 71, of Woodhull, N.Y. died Monday, Sept. 5, 1983 at St. James Hospital, Hornell, N.Y. Mr. Garland was born in Bolivar Aug. 2, 1912, son of John and Margaret Long Garland. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, N.Y. and a member and past commander of Woodhull Memorial Post 1740, American Legion. Survivors include a brother, Raymond, and a sister Margaret Crusan, both of Bolivar, a brother Albert, Greensburg and a sister Sara Henderson, New Florence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christena McAllister Garland. Services were held Friday in Woodhull, Rev. James A. Laun officiating. Interment followed in Woodhull Cemetery
GARLAND, Marion L.
GARLAND, Marion L., 65, Indiana, Pa. formerly of Bolivar RD 1, died March 14, 2003 at Indian Haven Nursing Center. Born July 16, 1937 in Climax daughter of the last Henry and Mary Ellen (Campion) St. Clair. Survived by husband George K. son Kelly married to Katie Fuellner, Indiana; grandchildren, Kenneth D. and Alexandra M. and sisters, Olive Penrose, Robinson; Emily McKinney, New Florence; Peg Clevenger, Indian and Claudia Shoenfelt, Black Lick. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bolivar and Alter Rosary Society. A retired employee of FMC Corp. Homer City. Former EMT Tri-Community Ambulance Service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence where Parish Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bolivar the Rev. Father John Wilt. Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
GARLAND, D. Ben
GARLAND, D. Ben, 70, Pottstown formerly of Sadsburyville, died Dec. 4, 2001 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.Born in Bolivar son of late Raymond F. and Aileen (Muir) Garland. A resident of Pottstown for the past six years he had lived in Sadsburyville for over 40 years. He was a heavy equipment operator having retired in 1993. He enjoyed buying selling and repairing heavy machinery. Survived by children, Carol A. Deatrick, Parkesburg; Donald J. Garland, Lancaster; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Rita Ressler, Seward; and Betty Ferri, Judy Lindsey and Sally McClain all of Robinson; brothers, Raymond Garland and Allen Garland both of Robinson; and special companion, Marjorie Luciana, Pottstown. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon Saturday, December 15, at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 428 Extons Commons, Exton, Pa. 19341
GARLAND, Russell W.
GARLAND, Russell W., 61, Robinson died Oct. 15, 1985 at home. Born April 13, 1924 in Fairfield Twp. son of late George C. and Elsie M. (James) Garland. Preceded in death by son James W.; brothers, Paul and Kenneth; and infant sister. Survived by widow, former Edith C. Penrose; daughter, Sharon, wife of Gary L. Cook, Robinson; and grandsons, David, Jeff and Greg. Brother of Arthur, Bolivar; Edna Forsythe, Mars; Irene Shetler, Bolivar; Betty Busch, Robinson and Norma Mack, Bolivar. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. World War II veteran. Member of Duane Boring Post 9310, VFW, Robinson and Post 128, American Legion, Bolivar. Retired employee of Allegheny Foundry, Bolivar. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Kenneth Neal. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Military graveside rite by local veterans organizations
GARLAND, Marie J.
GARLAND, Marie J., 83, Bolivar RD 1 died June 8, 1996 at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville RD 1. Born Feb. 22, 1913 in Bolivar daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McDermott) Forsythe. Also preceded in death by husband Kenneth F. Garland; brothers; John, Ernest, Marshall, Kenneth, Thomas; and sisters; Claire Fester, Nellie Silk, Virginia Rolley,and infant sister, Gertrude. Survived by these children; George, married to Marion St. Clair, Bolivar RD1; Roger, married to Marjorie Whitt, Leander, Texas; Thomas H. married to Mary Sue Howard, Bolivar RD 1, Diana wife of George Caughman, Blairsville RD 3; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sister of Ruth Kuhns, Butler. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. Friends received 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz. Interment, Westview Cemetery of Bolivar.
GARLAND, Glenn O.
GARLAND, Glenn O., 54, Bolivar RD 1 died may 9, 1987 at Lee Hospital. Born Jan. 21, 1933 in Fairfield Twp. son of Raymond Garland of Bolivar RD 1 and late Aileen (Muir) Garland. Preceded in death by a brother. Husband of Hope (Burns) Garland. Father of Mrs. Mark (Mary) LaMantia, Bolivar RD 1; Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Hoke, Armagh; Connie Swank, Latrobe RD 6; Laura, Lynly and Glenn all at home; also four grandchildren. Brother of Mrs Joseph (Betty) Ferri and Mrs. George (Ornetta) Stiffey, both of Bolivar RD 1; Mrs Cecil (Judy) Lindsey, New Florence RD 2; Mrs. Galen (Rita) Ressler, Seward RD 1; Mrs Donald (Sally) McClain, Raymond Garland and Allen Garland, all of Robinson. Ben Garland, Sadsburyville, Pa. and Edward Garland, New York. Owned and operated Garland's Garage in West Bolivar. Veteran of Korean Conflict. Member of Post 9310, VFW, Robinson and Post 128, American Legion, Bolivar. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Kenneth Neal, officiating. Interment Westview Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented at graveside.
Hazel E. (Roddy) Kintz-Metz
Hazel E. (Roddy) Kintz-Metz, 76, Latrobe, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Nov. 8, 1918, in Wilpen, Pa., the daughter of the late Clarence J. & Mae Hutchinson Roddy. She was retired from Latrobe Area Hospital dietary department in 1981. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis A. Metz; infant daughter, Marjorie Lee Kintz; one granddaughter, Michelle Keltz; two grandsons, Jeffrey & Michael Kintz; two brothers, Earl C. Roddy & Richard F. Roddy; and infant sister, Viola. She is survived by her son, William E. Kintz, and his wife Loretta of Latrobe; two daughters, Patricia A. Keltz & Helen Kintz, both of Latrobe; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 pm Sunday and from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Monday in John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, Inc., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. Services will be held Tuesday at a time to be announced in the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Tustin officiating. Interment in Unity Cemetery, Unity Township.
Mrs. Nellie (Welshons) Robinson, 73 of Bolivar died Aug. 22, 1968 in Johnstown. She was a daughter of the late Lester and Amanda Welshons and the widow of John A. Robinson. Surviving are these children: Kenneth, William and Mrs. Lois Salyards, all of Bolivar and Mrs. Helen Hood of New Florence; also 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; brothers Lane Welshons of Detroit, Michigan and Wray Welshons of Fenton, Mich. Funeral service was held at the Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar, the Rev. James Leitch officiating. Interment was in Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Lane A. Welshons
Born October 5, 1902
Died April 23, 1989
Services from Lola Park Lutheran Church Wednesday April 26, 1989 at 11 a.m. Officiating the Rev. Edward Zell ; Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery,arrangements by Charles R. Step Funeral home, 18425 Beech-Daly Road, Redford Township, Michigan
Wray M. Welshons
Born September 26, 1910
Died April 5, 1985
Services from Lamb Funeral Home, Howell, Michigan, Monday April 8, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lewis Sutton officiating; Interment Grand Lawn Cemetery
William J. Robinson
William J Robinson, Bolivar, Age 60 died at Lee Hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Born 03-11-1921 in Fairfield Twp. Died 04-12-1981; son of John and Nellie (Welshons) Robinson. Widow: Helen M. Short; Sons: Joseph W. married to former Jacquelyn Carroll; Donald L. married to former Alice Troutman; Ronald R. married to former Peggy Nicholson; two grandchildren; Brandy Renee and Ronald. Brothers : Kenneth and Charles of Bolivar; Mrs. Helen Hood, sister, New Florence; Mrs. Lois Salyards, sister of Bolivar. He was employed by Johnstown Plant of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, a member of the Bolivar U. P. Church, Post 128 American Legion, Veteran of WWII. Interment in Ft. Palmer Cemetery.
HENDERSON Wayne Elliott, 47 205 Fifth Ave. St. Albans, W. Va. formerly of Bolivar, died Oct. 24, 1985 at Charleston Memorial Hospital after extended illness. Born Jan. 29, 1938, son of Craeson "Whitey" and Kathryn (Yeager) Henderson. Preceded in death by father. Survived by widow, former Catherine Frame; daughter, Allison, at home; son Kevin, Charleston, W. Va.; mother, Kathryn Henderson; and brother, Ralph W., Greensburg. Was Clinical Psychologist for Rehab Center Institute, W. Va. Graduate of West Virginia University. Member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, where funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Interment, Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society.
HENDERSON John Russell, 78 Bolivar RD 1 died Dec. 6, at home. Born Aug. 3, 1901 in Fairfield Twp., son of late John and Adda (McDowell) Henderson. Preceded in death by wife, former Margaret Ankeny and several brothers and sisters. Survived by these children: Richard James and Mrs. Thelma E. Martz, both of Bolivar RD 1; Mrs. Lois C. Gamble, Derry; and Mrs. Esther J. Rager, Southgate, Mich.; also eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends received after 7 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar . Service at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, the Rev. Jerry Pugh. Interment, Fort Palmer Cemetery. Viewing at church one hour prior to service.
Mrs. Leroy Henderson
Retired From Bethlen Home
Mrs. Margaret E. Henderson 84, of Ligonier died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born March 25, 1916 in Black Lick. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by the Bethlen Home as a crafts director. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ligonier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Henderson, in 1975; her son, David R. Henderson in 1992 and her daughter Nancy J. Watkins in 1994. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., 144 E. Main St. Ligonier. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wendell L. Bishop officiating. Interment will be in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
HENDERSON John Robert 83, Bolivar, died Sept. 12, 1999, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born March 31, 1916 son of George and Alice (Muir) Henderson. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Clarence, Boyd, Roy and Hillis; and sisters, Ora Lear and Betty Buckles. Survived by wife of 63 years, Estella M. (Binnie) Henderson, and sons, John R., Lilburn, Ga., and Thomas J., Blairsville, RD; and daughters, Mary Jane Ambrose, New Florence, and Janet R. Grier, Harrisburg; also seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and sister, Florence Decker, New Florence. Retired from Torrance State Hospital. Former coal miner. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar. In Lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to American Cancer Society.
Donald E. Henderson
U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was known for his square dancing. Donald E. Henderson 78, of Latrobe, formerly of Ligonier (Fairfield Twp.) died Thursday Aug. 4, 2005, at his home. He was born Thursday Oct. 7, 1926 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late Dallas L. and Mildred (Knupp) Henderson. Prior to his retirement in 1985 he had been employed as a hot press operator for the former Washington plant in Derry for over 40 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Bethany Unity Methodist Church in Latrobe. Donald was known for his square dancing. He is survived by his wife of 54 years. Eda J. (Toniolo) ; a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Sherry) Mathias of Latrobe; a son Terry L. of Latrobe, a grandson, a sister, Mrs. Willard (Carolyn) Dillon and two brothers; Glenn G. and Edwin L. both of Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Sara Clark. Reception was held at McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. Ligonier. A funeral service was held with his pastor, the Rev. August B. Twigg officiating. Interment in the Unity Cemetery, Latrobe with full Military honors.
George W. Henderson
Fairfield Twp. native of Fort Palmer Presbyterian , WW II Army veteran
George W. Henderson 87 of Ligonier, died Friday Oct. 15, 2004 in Ligonier Gardens. He was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland County, a son of the late Grover C. and Asenith Grubbs Henderson. Prior to retirement he was employed by E.R. Caldwell Land Clearing. He was a member of Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church, Ligonier Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the Ligonier American Legion Byers-Tosh Post #267 and Ligonier VFW Post #734. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Emily Demmett on April 25, 1983; two sisters, Alice Holman and Louise Donaldson; and three brothers, Charles, James and Blair. He is survived by four sons, Richard and his wife Ruth, and Larry R. and his wife Barbara, both of Latrobe, and George "Doug" and his wife Joyce, and Rex B. and his wife Susan both of Bolivar; and five grandchildren. Services were held Monday in Ligonier with Pastor James Tomb officiating. Interment was in Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
Blair W. Henderson
Retired from E.R. Caldwell Inc. U.S. Marine Corps vet
Blair W. Henderson, 83 of Ligonier died Wednesday morning Jan. 14, 2004 in Ligonier Gardens. He was born July 9, 1920 in Fairfield Twp., a son of the late Grover and Asenith Grubbs Henderson. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a supervisor for E.R. Caldwell Inc., Ligonier. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church, a 50 year member of both the Ligonier Lodge 331 F&AM and the Coudersport Consistory, and a member of the Kingston Sportsmen's Club, VFW 734 and American Legion 267 both of Ligonier. He is survived by three daughters, Rose Mae Johnson, of Bethel Park, Kathy J. Dick and her husband, Thomas, of Apollo, and Beth Ann Kokonaski and her husband, Leonard, of West Newton; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a brother, George W. of Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie McDowell Henderson, in 1983; two brothers, Charles and James; and two sisters, Alice Holman and Louise Donaldson. Friends will be received today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. Ligonier. Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jim Tomb officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Palmer Cemetery
