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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com SANFORD - Al Stephen "Steve"
SANFORD - Al Stephen "Steve," 49, 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 Nov. 28, 2005. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon Saturday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., downtown, 514 Somerset St., Bishop Arthur Hardison officiating. Inurnment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery.
SPAID - Ronald I. "Smoothy"
SPAID - Ronald I. "Smoothy," 47, Water Street, Johnsonburg, 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. 29, 2005, at Miners Hospital, Hastings. Born June 15, 1958, in Johnstown, son of Robert and Janet (Rocker) Spaid. He married
Lisa C. Steudler on June 7, 1995, at United Methodist Church, Johnson- burg. He had been a resident of Johnsonburg for 15 years and is formerly of Portage. He is a graduate of Portage Area High School, Class of 1976. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Johnsonburg; Johnsonburg Moose; and Central Hose Co., Johnsonburg. He was employed for six years with Highlander Energy Products and seven years with Southern Industrial Products. He is survived by parents, Portage; wife, at home; sons, Andrew Spaid, Cresson, and Robbie Spaid, at home; daughter, Christina Spaid, Erie; granddaughter, Brooklyn Pollick; sisters, Joyce Decort, and husband, Galen, Portage; Joan McCann, and husband, Richard, Windber; and Jane Abertelli, and husband, Michael, Windber; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his twin sister, Rita Spaid. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Johnsonburg, the Rev. Jay Gill, pastor. Interment, Wardvale Methodist Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Anthony Ferragine Funeral Home Inc., 401 Chestnut St., Johnsonburg.
WENKE - William L.
WENKE - William L., 70, Laurel Crest Manor, formerly of New York, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 26, 2005, in Ebensburg. Born June 19, 1935, in New York, the son of the late Harry Wenke and Eva (Roman) Wenke-Coan. Survived by sisters, Elizabeth, wife of John McGuire, Florida, and Rose Anne, wife of Joseph Nolan, Mantua, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. William is the nephew of Anne Fordiat, Portage; Veronica Malone, New York; and Francis Roman, California. Family and friends are invited to a memorial funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Hammers Street, Portage. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery, Portage. Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage, is serving the family.
WILKINSON - Kenneth L. II
WILKINSON - Kenneth L. II, 35, Johnstown, formerly 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. 1, 2005, in Johnstown. Born Oct. 18, 1970, in Somerset, son of the late Kenneth L. Wilkinson. Also preceded in death by an infant brother. Survived by mother, Virginia (Darr) Nair, and stepfather, Ellis Nair, Rockwood; companion, Christine Rozella, Johnstown; sister, Andrea Nair, Somerset; and brother, Brad Nair, Waynesboro. Member of Richland Fire Department. Former police officer for Seven Springs, a paramedic for East Hills Ambulance and the chef at Somerset Country Club and Hidden Valley. A 1987 graduate of Somerset High School. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Royden Airesman officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
YASKO - John Jr.
YASKO - John Jr., 71, Blairsville, 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">passed away Dec. 1, 2005, at James E. Van Zandt Veteran's Medical Center, Altoona. Born Feb. 14, 1934, in Conemaugh, son of the late John Sr. and Mary (Romanchock) Yasko. Preceded in death by sister, Dorothy Hauer, and brother, Theodore Daniel. Survived by sons, John Yasko III, married
to Vickie, and Christen Yasko, all of California. Brother of Patricia, wife of Roy VanDolah, Conemaugh; Dr. Richard, and wife, Jan (Strobe), Gainesville, Fla.; and Ronald, married
to the former Karen Pristas, Johnstown. Also survived by grandchildren, Drew, Kate and Carly. He was a member of Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church. He was the valedictorian of East Conemaugh High School, Class of 1952. He also attended PSU. He was an Army veteran of the Koran Conflict. He retired from Gould-Brown Boveri Co., Greensburg. Friends will be revived from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Henderson-Makuchan Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where Parastas will be sung at 6 p.m. and holy rosary will be recited by the parish family at 6:30 p.m. Funeral begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday with a brief service at the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at noon at Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, the Rev. Msgr. Raymond Balta. Interment, Holy Trinity Byzantine Cemetery.
BETZ - Marcella
BETZ - Marcella, 91, formerly of Summerhill until moving to Manville, N.J., in 1975; Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 20, 2005, at Foothill Acres Nursing Home, Neshanic, N.J. Born Jan. 8, 1914, in Summerhill, daughter of John W. and Mary Jane (Smay) Mulvihill. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Betz, 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 1961; daughter, Sharon Royko, in 1996; grandson, Chad Shimano, in 1991; two brothers; and five sisters. Survived by daughter, Janet, wife of Peter Shimano, Manville; grandchildren, Richele Donelan, Woodbridge, N.J.; Stacie Coleman, Bushkill; Sgt. Charles Royko, Maguire Air Force Base, New Jersey; Shanna Royko, California; and Lori Connors, Bridgewater, N.J.; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Kondisko, Mahony City; and son-in-law, David Royko, Oak Field, N.Y. Marcella had worked at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, N.J., in the food service department. She was a member of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Manville, and a past member of the Manville Senior Citizens Club. Friends will be received from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Fucillo and Warren Funeral Home Inc., 205 S. Main St., Manville, followed by a funeral Mass celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Manville. Graveside committal service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany, Father Alfred Patterson, OSB, where she will be laid to rest beside her husband. Local arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork.
DACKO - Nick
DACKO - Nick, 85, 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 Oct. 19, 2005. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where Panachida service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday and funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Monday.
FROEHLICH - Robert A.
FROEHLICH - Robert A., 76, Lower Yoder Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 20, 2005. Member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Francis Balistino. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund or Conemaugh Regional Hospice, in memory of Robert Froehlich.
GUSTKEY - Rachel A.
GUSTKEY - Rachel A., 62, of Franklin, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence. Born Aug. 6, 1943, in Johnstown, daughter of Robert and Ellen Leona (Boring) Stewart. Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband, Charles Gustkey Jr.; and these children: Anita Lynn, wife of Scott Chuha, Johnstown; Charles Alfred III, married
to the former Maryanne Shimko, Cleveland, Ohio; Jackie Ann, wife of Leon McCray, Johnstown; Daniel, married
to the former Herlinda Berringer, Somerset; Michael Edward, married
to the former Michelle Ulanowski, Beaverdale; Matthew Raymond, married
to the former Valerie Rager, Johnstown; Timothy Blair, Johnstown; and Joy, wife of Justin Scott, Johnstown; grandchildren, Josh, Corrine, Hannah, Charles IV, Jessica, Emily, Brosnan, Jennifer, Isaiah, Zachary and Ethan; and great-grandson, Austin Charles. Also survived by brother, Charles S., and wife, Mary Stewart, and sisters, Alice, wife of James Schatz, and Deborah Stewart. Rachel was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. In the eyes of her children, Rachel was the greatest mom that ever lived. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Zion Lutheran Church. The family is being served by the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh. The family suggests donations be made to St. Jude's Hospital.
HERKO - Margaret M.
HERKO - Margaret M., 91, Laurel View Village, formerly of Upper Yoder Township, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 21, 2005, at Select Speciality Hospital. Born March 28, 1914, in Wehrum, daughter of John and Rose (Fulitaire) Simmons. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stephen, 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 1996; an infant son, George; brothers, John, Andrew and Steven Simmons; and sisters, Elizabeth Toth, Alma Simmons, Helen Simmons, Mary Herko and Edna Bogerd. Survived by daughters, Margaret "Peg," and husband, Bill Ryan, and Kris, and husband, Jerry Bunda, all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Kelly, and husband, Rusty Weingard, Erie, and Erin Ryan, California; and beloved family dog, "Tippy." Also survived by sisters, Dorothy Maggio and Rose Simmons, and brother-in-law, Samuel Herko, all of New York. Member of Christ the Saviour Cathedral, where she served on the PTG, the Mother and Daughters Club and helped at the Educational Center Kitchen for many years. Former employee of Sunnehanna Country Club, where she worked at the "10 stand." Later in life, Margaret suffered from Alzheimer's disease and spent her final years at Laurel View Village. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Moskal Funeral Home, West End, where the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro will hold Panachida at 8 p.m. There will be a brief service at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Pastor Wes Yoder, representing Laurel View Village. Burial, cathedral Cemetery.
JANOTA - John
JANOTA - John, 81, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died October 21, 2005. Born in Johnstown, John retired after 42 years of service at B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor A. Janota (nee Revay), and parents, John and Eva Janota. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie (Leonard) Balk of Macedonia, Ohio; son, Michael (Susan) Janota of Stow, Ohio; grandchildren, Carrie (Robert Toma, fiance') Balk, Jason (Tiffany) Balk and Cory and Logan Janota; sister, Ann (Joseph) Gallo; and brother, George Janota. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2121 Sixth St,. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 44221, with the Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow Falls Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, 3550 N. Central Ave., Suite 300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85012-2127. (Billow Falls Chapel, (330) 867-4141.)
LAMB - Thelma I.
LAMB - Thelma I., 100, of Joseph Johns Towers, formerly of Los Angeles, Calif., Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 21, 2005, at Country Living Estates. Born Aug. 31, 1905, at 512 Church St., South Fork, Pa., in her grandfather's house. Preceded in death by husband, Leonard "Pat" Lamb, Los Angeles; mother, Myrtle Smith, South Fork; brother, Robert Smith, Beaverdale; and sister, Bessie Brewer, South Fork. Mrs. Lamb was an employee of the state of California; a member of the California State Employee Association; and a member of the State Quartet, The Four Roses. She was a member of Christian Chapel, where she sang in the chancel choir. After retirement from the state of California, she returned to Johnstown to establish residency, where she was a member of Johnstown Senior Citizen's Association. Mrs. Lamb was an elementary teacher in Croyle Township and Visitation School. A memorial service will be held at the family's convenience. Arrangements in charge of Alternative Burial Corp. Interment, South Fork Cemetery.
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