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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com PARKS - Joann R.
PARKS - Joann R., 77, 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">passed away May 2, 2006, at home. Born March 7, 1929, in Cresson, the daughter of the late Raymond T. and Gladys (Crusan) Farren. Preceded in death by husband, F.R. Parks; one niece; and two nephews. Survived by children, Christine, married
to David L. Kawchak, Belmont; Raymond Parks, married
to the former Laurie Hamer, Johnstown; grandchildren, Dawn, Amy, Michael and Raymond; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, Kyle, Breenna and Noah. Sister of Mildred Matson of Greensburg; Nancy Novotny of Ohio; Ethel Moore of Ohio; Mary Fletcher of Ohio; Jan Powers of Greensburg; and Bob Farren of Ohio. Member of the 700 Club. She enjoyed reading. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations to Windber Hospice or to the Parks family.
SCHIRF - Louise C.
SCHIRF - Louise C., 87, Loretto, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died May 1, 2006, in Gilbertsville, Pa. Born Jan. 10, 1919, in East Carroll Township, the daughter of Henry and Clementine (Couturiaux) Butler. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter F. Schirf, 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 Nov. 28, 1987; loving sons, Paul H. and Walter "Bud" Schirf; son-in-law, Gary Harris; brothers, Jenard, Henry and Victor Butler; sister, Beatrice Eckenrode; and granddaughter-in-law, Magdalena Helen Schirf. Survived by these children: Bernice A. Harris, Gilbertsville; Thomas J. Schirf, married
to former Marilyn Novak, Loretto R.D.; Joseph B. Schirf, married
to former Linda Novak, Loretto; and Mary Jane, wife of Richard Bosar, Pottstown, Pa.; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Sister of Elaine R. Yeager and Irene F. Yeager, both of Patton. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Altar -- Rosary Society, Legion of Mary and Disciples of Jesus Prayer Group. Former member of Board of Directors of John Carroll Area Ambulance Association, where she also served as an EMT and attendant. Former Girl Scout troop leader. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown. Committal, St. Benedict Cemetery.
SESTRICH - George N.
SESTRICH - George N., of Rahway, N.J., 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 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway. He was 88. Born in Johnstown, Mr. Sestrich had resided in Rahway for the past 45 years. Prior to his retirement in 1981, he was an auto worker with Hyatt Bearing division of General Motors for 20 years, located in Clark, N.J. Mr. Sestrich was a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Rahway Retired Mens Club and the Croatian Faternal Union of America. He was a communicant of St. Mary's RC Church, Rahway. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Joanna (Skunta) Sestrich; two daughters, Kathy Freeman of Melbourne, Fla., and Phyllis Lau of Colonia, N.J.; one brother, Anthony Sestrich of Johnstown; three sisters: Mary Pekich of North Carolina; Anna Skunta and Magdalene Sestrich, both of Johnstown; four grandchildren: Elisia and Marisa Lau and David and Matthew Freeman. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Corey -- Corey Funeral Home, 259 Elm Ave., Rahway, thence to St. Mary's RC Church, Rahway, for a 10 a.m. funeral liturgy. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Clark. Visitation, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
BARRON - Jeremy T.
BARRON - Jeremy T., 32, of Richland Township, went to be with his Lord on Dec. 5, 2005, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 11, 1973, son of beloved mother, Helene Barron, Richland Township. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Michael and Helen (Walat) Barron, and an aunt, Linda Barron. In addition to his mother, he is survived by aunts, "God Mother" Maria, wife of Joe Waynik, and Kathy, wife of Dean Crist, all of Richland, and Betsy Ward, Coral Springs, Fla.; uncles, "God Father" Michael Barron, Santa Fe, N.M., and his wife, Cyndi Barron, Cleveland, Ohio; Tom Barron, married
to the former Maureen Nanna, Johnstown; and Rick Barron, Arlington, Va.; numerous cousins, including special cousin, Lisa Barron, Oakland; and many special friends including, Bill, Joshua and Jacob Yoder; Linda Yoder; and Jim and Melissa Wiesheier. Jeremy was a graduate of Richland High School. He also attended University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Wrightco Technology, where he studied fiber optics. Jeremy was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Jeremy will be sadly missed by all who knew him. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Committal will be at the convenience of the family at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o William Yoder and may be mailed to First Commonwealth Bank, East Hills Branch, 1001 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15904, in memory of Jeremy. Family is be served by the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.
BIRCH - Charles W. "Bud" Jr.
BIRCH - Charles W. "Bud" Jr., 72, 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 Dec. 6, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 9, 1933, in Johnstown, son of the late Charles W. Sr. and Catherine J. (Clark) Birch. Preceded in death by infant sister, Ruth Virginia Birch. Survived by wife, Ruth N. (Evans) Kinsey-Birch, and these children: David R., married
to Martha (West), Brighton, Mich.; Charles Dennis Kinsey, and wife, Sue, of Shelocta, Pa.; Carol (Kinsey), wife of Paul Horner, of Delta, Pa.; and Donald C. Kinsey of Johnstown; also eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Sara Jane, wife of Boyd Davis, Alum Bank, Pa. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Bethany United Methodist Church, the VFW, American Legion and the D.A.V. Mr. Birch would have retired with 15 years' service on Jan. 1, 2006, as a flotilla commander in the Coast Guard Auxiliary #92 of Johnstown. He served in the Korean Conflict and was employed with the General Motors in Michigan. He will long be remembered as a person known for his good humor. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Geisel-Devin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Charles L. Shaffer. Interment, Richland Cemetery. Military graveside rites by the VFW 155 Ritual Team.
DAVIES - Dorothy L.
DAVIES - Dorothy L., 81, of Richland Township, a resident of Beverly Healthcare Manor Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Dec, 5, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 15, 1923, in Johnstown, son of the late Forest and Rosella (Holtzman) Mock. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert E. Davies, and children, Rebecca, wife of G. Scott Mueller, Huntington Harbour, Calif., and Robert L., Sunset Beach, Calif. Also survived by a brother, Hugh McGinnis, Oakridge, Tenn. Dorothy was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. She owned and operated "Kiddie Korner" clothing stores in Geistown and Richland shopping centers. She was the first volunteer teachers' aide in the Richland School District and was the first president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Richland American Legion. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where vigil for the deceased will be held. A grave-side service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Richland Mausoleum, where the entombment will take place. Because she dearly loved children, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital by calling toll free 1-800-4ST-JUDE, in Dorothy's name. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
FERRIS - George Peter
FERRIS - George Peter, 88, of Somerset, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Dec. 6, 2005, at Somerset Hospital. Born July 19, 1917, in Johnstown, Pa., son of George Ferris and Selma (Wood). Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Betty Johnson, 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 in 1986; brothers, Abe, Dean and Robert Ferris; and sisters, Sally Ferris and Ann Dollard. Survived by brother, Phillip Ferris, and wife, Dorothy, of New Florence, Pa., and numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. 1935 graduate of Johnstown High School. World War II U.S. Air Force veteran. Had owned and operated Ferris' Parking Lot on Main Street, Somerset, for 49 years until his retirement in January 1996. Also a member of FOE Aerie 1801 and was an avid pool player, playing in various leagues throughout the years. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset, where services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, with the Rev. Keith M. Fink officiating. Interment, P.O.S. of A Cemetery. Contributions to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Union St., Somerset, Pa. 15501, or Somerset Senior Center, 1338 S. Edgewood Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501.
GARCIA - Isabel Kay
GARCIA - Isabel Kay, 57, of Richmond, Va., and Kapalua, Hawaii, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005. She is survived by her husband, Tony Garcia; two daughters, Elizabeth Gleason Seeber and Laura Davis Gleason; sister, Martha Kay Skaltsounis; brother, W. Richard Kay Jr.; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hollywood Cemetery.
HALE - James P. Sr.
HALE - James P. Sr., 63, 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 Dec. 5, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 1, 1942, in Latrobe, son of John and Bertha (Shawl) Hale. At the request of the family, there is no viewing or visitation. Committal is private. Arrangements by Ozog Funeral Home.
KRUG - Brooke A.
KRUG - Brooke A., 25, Krug Road, Ashville, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Dec. 6, 2005, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Feb. 22, 1980, in Fairfax, Va., daughter of Pete and Della (Shingle) Kuhnlein. Preceded in death by special uncle, Bill Petre. Survived by parents of Ashville; husband, Jake, whom she married
Aug. 14, 2004, in St. Augustine; sisters, Laura Brissette, Warrenton, Va.; brother, Peter, Ashville; and special cousin, Rose Petre, Chest Springs. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. 1998 graduate of Cambria Heights High School, Patton. Attended St. Francis University, Loretto, and graduated in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Employed by the Gleason Agency, Johnstown. Brooke loved life; her family, friends and animals; crafts and reading and; especially holding her dad's hand. Member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and former member of St. Monica's Catholic Church, Chest Springs, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Joseph Fleming, celebrant. Committal, St. Monica Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, where a vigil service will be held Friday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Western Pa. Chapter, 810 River Ave., Suite 240, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212, in Brooke's memory.
LEONARDIS - the Rev. Charles Francis
LEONARDIS - the Rev. Charles Francis, 79, 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">died Dec. 6, 2005, at home. Born April 12, 1926, son of Carlo F. and Virginia (Leonardis) Leonardis. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Andrew and Kelso "Al." Survived by three nieces, one nephew and many cousins. The Rev. Leonardis was a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. He was a 1943 graduate of Windber High School. A graduate of St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe. He was ordained May 22, 1954, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona by the Most Rev. R.T. Guilfoyle. He was the parochial vicar of St. Francis Xavier in Cresson and St. Columba and Visitation Parish in Johnstown. He was the pastor of St. Joseph's in Williamsburg, Pa., and the pastor of Holy Child Jesus Catholic Church in Windber from 1971 until his retirement in 2001. He was truly devoted to the priesthood and had a great love of priestly work. He faithfully attended many priestly gatherings in the area. U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, bishop of Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, and visiting concelebrants. Committal, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Cemetery, Windber. The Rev. Leonardis would appreciate donations to the Vocation Office of the Diocese in his memory. Vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday. Arrangements entrusted to the Hugh W. Marron Funeral Home, Windber.
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