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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com KNAVEL - Ellsworth D.
KNAVEL - Ellsworth D., 84, formerly of Elton, went to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on June 25, 2006, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born Dec. 6, 1921, in Elton, son of the late George and Goldie (Shaffer) Knavel. Also preceded in death by wife of 59 years, former Lucille Conner, who Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Feb. 13, 2006; infant brother, George R.; and infant sister, Leona M. Survived by daughters, Sharon, wife of Albert Bader, Elton, and Cynthia DiAscro, Mifflinburg; also grandchildren, Joe DiAscro III, Jeremy Bader, Dominick, David and Angela DiAscro; and great-grandson, Dakota DiAscro. Brother of Lois Faye, widow of Ralph Adams, Ebensburg. Ellsworth served in the CCC from 1942-1946, where he excelled in office and clerical work and was honorably discharged after four years. He retired from U.S. Steel after 30 years' service. He also was an avid gardener and reader. Visitation and interment at Richland Cemetery are private, but family and friends are invited to attend memorial service at 1 p.m. on July 8, 2006, at Meek -- Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber. The Rev. Ernest Heller will officiate. Memorials may be made to Home Nursing Agency, Suite 200, 118 Ebony Road, Ebensburg, Pa., 15931, in memory of Ellsworth Knavel.
LANE - Burnice W.
LANE - Burnice W., 98, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died on June 26, 2006, at the Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio. He was born Dec. 16, 1907, in Berlin, Pa., to the late Ida (Suder) and Jacob Lane. Burnice graduated from Berlin High School and was drafted into the Army during World War II, where he fought in Sicily, Austria and Germany. Later, he worked in Greensburg, Pa., and Latrobe, Pa., as a pharmacist's assistant. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, shopping and cooking. He was a bachelor all his life. During his later years, he lived with his niece, Phyllis Toney, in Toledo, Ohio, for one year and with his great-niece, Ruth Kehring, in Akron, Ohio, for the past 3 1/2 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Ralph Lane; and sister, Hilda Lane Apple. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Frankie Lane Jr. of Bowie, Md.; Sally Lane of Berlin, Pa.; Bob Apple of Fallentimber, Pa.; Paul W. Toney of Mesa, Ariz.; Earl W. Toney of Monocalve, Ohio; Nancy, Kathy and Debbie of Pennsylvania; Penny Hamburg of Dayton, Ohio; and Scott Toney of Toledo, Ohio. Burial will take place at Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Berlin, Pa., on Wednesday, June 28, at noon. Online condolences may be sent to www.NewcomerFamily.com
LONESKY - Harry F.
LONESKY - Harry F. "Spunk," 81, of Vintondale, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2006. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, where Panachida will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter -- Paul Orthodox Church, Vintondale. LOVEJOY - Leroy J. Sr. LOVEJOY - Leroy J. Sr., 76, of Johnstown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died June 25, 2006. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Michael Christine and the Rev. Jack Heller. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum.
McKENNA - Mrs. Hilda B.
McKENNA - Mrs. Hilda B., age 82, of Helixville Road, Schellsburg, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 11:07 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2006, at Windber Regional Hospice, Windber, Somerset County. Mrs. McKenna was born in Central City on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1923, daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Raley) Frazier. She was the former treasurer of the Leidy Township Campers Association in Clinton County. Hilda was the widow of Reagus V. McKenna, whom she married
Aug. 21, 1948, and he preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1992. Mrs. McKenna is survived by son, Robert R. McKenna, husband of Ann Langan, Levittown; grandson, Ryan McKenna, Levittown; brother, Robert Frazier, husband of Delaine, Schellsburg; niece, Karen, wife of Steven Baas, New Paris; nephew, Robert Frazier, husband of Tammy Paul, New Paris. Hilda is also survived by a number of great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral service will be held at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, with the Rev. James Espenshade officiating. Burial will be in the Schellsburg Cemetery, Schellsburg. Friends are invited to call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals Foundation.
MUCCIOLI - Bonnie L.
MUCCIOLI - Bonnie L., 58, Johnstown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died June 26, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center, Main Campus. Born Jan. 14, 1948, in Johnstown, daughter of Clyde and Helen Louise (Buck) McCleester. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother of Ohio; husband, Alfred J.; and son, Dr. Randy Earl, and his fiancee, Lydia, of Grovetown, Ga. Sister of Randy and Rick, and his wife, Julie, both of Ohio. Member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Ray Streets Sr. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum.
O'CONNOR - JoAnne (Krause)
O'CONNOR - JoAnne (Krause), 76, Old Tire Hill Road, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died June 25, 2006, at LaurelWood Care Center. Born Oct. 24, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of Herman F. and Mary Jane (Shoff) Krause. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Berwyn and Fred Krause; sister, LaRue Ridinger; sister-in-law, Bernice Krause; and brother-in-law, Harry Ridinger. Survived by loving husband of 54 years, former teacher and coach, Donald J. O'Connor Sr.; children, Donald J. Jr., married
to Karen Sturtz, Conemaugh Township; Bonnie Dudash, Harrisburg; Brian, married
to Jayne Lesser, Woodbridge, Va.; and Todd, married
to Elizabeth Taylor, Ballground, Ga.; and grandchildren, Holly and Justin Dudash and Zach and Sean O'Connor. A graduate of the former Boswell High School, Class of 1947, and Cambria-Rowe Business College. Member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Benscreek, and a former member of the Johnstown Coin Club. Past Employee of General Telephone Co., Small Business Loans of the Federal Government, Mcllwain Bus Lines and Metropolitan Life Insurance. Also was a former teacher's aide for the Conemaugh Township Area School District. Enjoyed traveling, gardening and canning, baking pies and spending time with family and friends. Viewing from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home -- Cremation Services, Davidsville, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew's Church, the Rev. Father Sean K. Code, celebrant. Committal, O'Connor Cemetery, Somerset Pike.
PETRUNAK - Mary
PETRUNAK - Mary, 93, of Mundys Corner, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">passed away on June 25, 2006, at Beverly Health Care. She was born on Nov. 16, 1912, in Johnstown, daughter of Paul R. and Ann (Romeseinik) Argon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stephen; daughter, Mary Ann Burrows; sisters, Ann Bodnar and Susan Delosh. She is survived by a daughter, Alberta R. "Toots," wife of Paul Schreyer, Franklin Borough; granddaughters, Brenda L., wife of Michael Peruso, Knightdale, N.C., and Lynda D. Bushwack, Erie, Pa.; great-granddaughters, Amanda Charney, Erie, and Rebecca and Danielle Peruso, Knightdale, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed shopping at the outlets and local stores. She will be remembered as a kind and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Friends received from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Penny S. Adams. Entombment, will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice in memory of Mary.
SHAHADE - Helen S.
SHAHADE - Helen S., 77, formerly of Johnstown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died June 20, 2006, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Trisagion Prayers will be sung at 8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with services immediately following at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church by the Very Rev. Donald E. Shadid. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Shahade to Hospice of Palm Beach County, Rose Team, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. 33407, or St. Mary Orthodox Church Building Fund, 111 Alberta Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15905.
ZBOROVANCIK - Joseph Jr.
ZBOROVANCIK - Joseph Jr., 85, of Windber, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">passed away June 24, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 16, 1921, in Hooversville, son of Joseph and Anna (Matse) Zborovancik. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, George and Frank Zborovancik. Survived by wife, Josephine (Soblesky), with whom he would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in August; and these daughters: Valerie, wife of Ed Korzi, and Jeanie, both of Windber; and grandson, Kristopher Korzi. Brother of Susan Hudak, Windber; Ann, wife of Andrew Ferko, Central City; Matilda Potochar, Indian Lake; Paul, and wife, Carol, Hooversville; Steve, and wife, Shirl, Jerome; Margaret, wife of Andrew Matey, Hooversville; Josephine, wife of Tom Kounas, Mechanicsburg; Mike, and wife, Helen, Stoystown; and Barbara, wife of Lloyd Manges, Hollsopple. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Ida Zborovancik, Central City; Stella Mrozowski, Cairnbrook; and Blanche Olbrys, New York. U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel, Johnstown, car shop. Member of VFW and American Legion, also Windber Polish Club and Polish Falcons. Also member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where Joseph was a member of the Holy Name Society and where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, V.F. Committal, St. Anthony Mausoleum, Windber, with veterans honors by Windber VFW. Friends were received from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m., and where vigil for the deceased was held. Joseph was a volunteer at Memorial Medical Center, Windber American Legion and many church functions. He was a longtime Steeler and Pirate fan and was an avid follower of Windber Rambler sports, where his grandson, Kris, participates. Joe enjoyed polka music and loved being around family and friends.
BATDORF - Charles A. Jr.
BATDORF - Charles A. "Bud" Jr., 84, Patton, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Monday, July 17, 2006, at HAIDA Manor. Born Dec. 29, 1921, in Colver, the son of Charles A. and Helen (Gallup) Batdorf. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard, James, Russell, Boyd and Robert Batdorf; and sisters, Mary O'Brien, Jenny Consorte, Sandra Batdorf and Evelyn Joesel. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Lechene) Batdorf, whom he married
on Dec. 21, 1964; his daughter, Rebecca Little, and her husband, Ken, Ashville, Pa.; stepchildren, Beverly Kirk, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Martha Checkon, Putnam, Conn.; Darlene Rioux, Davisville, Conn.; Gary Hoover, and his wife, Linda, Patton; Earl Lallamend, and his wife, Irene, Ravenna, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, William Batdorf, Chittenango, N.Y.; Irene Palmer, Mesa, Ariz.; and Mildred Doran, Strasburg, Pa.; also by numerous nieces and nephews. He served in seven campaigns with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a retired conductor from the Pennsylvania Railroad after 36 years of service. He was a member of Patton Presbyterian Church, John White VFW Post 779 and Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, traveling and his family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Patton Presbyterian Church, by Pastor Nadine Kinkead. Committal, Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Lung Association. Military rites will be accorded by John White VFW Post 779 and Walter McCoy American Legion Post 614.
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