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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com GAYDOS - Anna
GAYDOS - Anna, 94, 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 April 4, 2007, at home. Born May 10, 1912, in Johnstown, daughter of Simon and Mary (Lunter) Demo. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Andrew Gaydos; sister, Mary Blaschak; and brother, Andrew Demo. Survived by sons, Thomas A., married
to the former Christine Carr, Irwin, and Daniel Gaydos, Johnstown; grandsons, Andrew and Timothy Gaydos; great-grandchildren, Micah, Rebecca and Rosemary Gaydos. A sister of Sam Demo, Ohio. A registered nurse by profession. A graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing in Pittsburgh in 1933; received her bachelor's degree in nursing in 1941 at the University of Pittsburgh. Was an instructor at Memorial Hospital of Nursing in Johnstown and worked for a number of years in Spangler Hospital. A member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where a brief service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, followed by funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, the Rev. Monsignor Raymond Balta. Committal, Grandview Cemetery.
PARATORE - Guy
PARATORE - Guy, 80, 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 April 4, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.
PEJACK - David
PEJACK - David Anthony, 37, 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 April 6, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 7, 1969, in Johnstown, son of Francis J. and Darlene J. (Pantano) Pejack. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Anthony Pantano, and paternal grandmother, Mary Margaret (Verbano) Reitz. Survived by parents; stepmother, Brenda L. Pejack; sister, Tonya Pejack; and special friend, Candice Jordan, all of Johnstown. Also survived by paternal grandfather, David Reitz, Las Vegas, Nev., and maternal grandmother, Sally Pantano, and special aunt, Minnie Speck, both of Johnstown. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. David was self-employed as a carpenter. By request, there will be no public viewing. Funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.
SECHLER - Guy
SECHLER - Guy Marcellus, 80, 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 April 5, 2007, at Goodwill Mennonite Home, Grantsville, Md. Born Oct. 12, 1926, in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, son of Charles E. and Alice T. (White) Sechler. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Richard and Leonard Sechler; and sister, Elva Wilson, and her husband, Park. Survived by wife, the former Nora Idaleen Trent, to whom he was married
57 years; children, Ray Sechler, married
to the former Ann McCartney, Rockwood; Mrs. Sam (Cathy) Schmuck, Rockwood; Kenneth Sechler, married
to the former Sharon Smith, Shepherdstown, W.Va.; Mrs. Barry (Diane) Bittner, Berlin; Wayne A. Sechler, married
to the former Vicki Coughenour, Somerset; and Mrs. Bob (Georgia) Harrold, Rockwood; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Felicia Sechler, Confluence, and Audrey Sechler, Indiana. A 1945 graduate of Somerset High School. He declined an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy to remain on the family farm near Markleton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He and his wife, Nora, purchased a dairy farm in Milford Township that he and his family operated until his retirement in 1991. He was the fifth generation to farm the Sechler farm in Markleton. He also operated a school bus company for Rockwood School District from 1965 to 1991. He then transferred the business to family who formed Rockwood Transportation Inc. He also had a business selling fertilizer and farm equipment to area farmers. Also a member of Laurel Hill Lions Club and Pennsylvania Farmers Association. He served with Rockwood PTA, March of Dimes, was a contributing member of New Centerville Fire Department and attended New Centerville Church of God. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and one hour prior to the service at the church, which will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, at New Centerville Church of God, New Centerville, the Rev. Timothy Show officiating. Interment, New Centerville Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1011 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, Pa. 15601 or Laurel Hill Lions Club, c/o Ben Waltimeyer, 1996 Chickentown Road, Rockwood, Pa. 15557. Arrangements by Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset.
SPANKO - John
SPANKO - John Milan, 74, 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 April 4, 2007. A member of St. Clement Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. William Rosenbaum. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday evening.
STOYKA - Frank
STOYKA - Frank J., 81, Surfside Beach, S.C., formerly of Colver, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died April 5, 2007, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born Dec. 16, 1925, in Cambria Township, son of the late Frank J. and Mary (Riskoe) Stoyka. Preceded in death by first wife, the former Carolyn Ann (Jones) Stoyka; brother, Michael Stoyka; and sisters, Mary Ann Wolfe, Helen J. Wolfe, Nancy LaMar and Christine Landeros. Survived by wife, the former Juanita (Crowe) Stoyka; children, Bryan (Julie) Stoyka and Curtis Stoyka, all of Florida; and Lauren (Charles) Miller, Hastings; stepsons, John (Laurel) Swauger, West Virginia, and James and William (Christine) Swauger, both of Maryland; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister, Sylvia E. Stoyka, Colver. Frank was a retired tour bus driver for the Blue -- White Bus Lines in Altoona. He also had been a self-employed farmer and truck driver. Member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Surfside. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Benedict, Mr. Tim Hupf, nephew of the deceased from Wisconsin, officiating. Local arrangements by Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.
TEREK - Edward
TEREK - Edward, 69, South Fork, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died April 5, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 25, 1937, in South Fork, son of Michael and Elizabeth (Smrek) Terek. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Helen McCall and Josephine Mino; and brother, John Terek. Survived by wife of 47 years, Camilla (McCarthy) Terek, South Fork, whom he married
June 20, 1959; children, Stacey, wife of William Lewis, South Fork; Charles, married
to Kim Stevens, Cresson; Melissa Dusack, South Fork; and Michael, married
to Kristin Mignogna, Ebensburg; grandchildren, the pride and joy of his life, Shawn, Scott and Billy Lewis; Sarah, Shannon and Daniel Terek; Ashley, Elizabeth and Steven Dusack; and Olivia, Christopher and Mia Terek; sister, Irene and George Markovich, Tucson, Ariz.; and brother, Michael and Dianne Terek, Salem, Ohio. Also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Molly and Bob Chunta, Rick and Charlene Chaney, Cynthia and Dave Chaney and Stephanie and Pat Mills. Ed graduated from South Fork Croyle High School, Class of 1955. He received an academic scholarship to Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, where he was a member of the Golden Flash football team for three years and was a member of various clubs. Ed attended Ball State University, Indiana University, University of West Virginia and Ohio State University, where he received his master's degree and administration papers. He retired from Forest Hill School District with 35 years of service, where he was a teacher, coach and administrator. Ed was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, South Fork, and St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, South Fork. He was a founding member of South Fork Jaycees; past president of the South Fork Municipal Authority; one of the founders of the South Fork Medical Clinic; and helped build two playgrounds in South Fork. Also a member of Greek Catholic Union, PASR, PSEA, NEA, FHEA and PSA. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where vigil for the deceased will be held Monday evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Father Robert P. Reese. Committal, South Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Fork Library.
WIRE - Sally
WIRE - Sally A. (Murty), 78, Gahanna, Ohio, 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 on Friday, April 6, 2007, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. A member of All Saints Episcopal Church. She was a dedicated volunteer in all areas of mental retardation. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Donald C. Wire; son, Donald C. Wire; many other family members and special friends. Private family services entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna. A memorial service will be held and announced at a later date. Family suggests memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to McDowell Road Support Group, Franklin County Residential Services, 4218 McDowell Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123, in her memory.
YUROCHKO - John
YUROCHKO - John "Biggie," 88, South Fork, 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 Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 8, 1918, in South Fork, a son of the late Steve and Margaret (Coubaugh) Yurochko. John was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, and a former member of Immaculate Conception Parish. He retired as a security guard for the Ravenna Arsenal in 1984. John was a longtime bowler and an avid outdoorsman. He belonged to the Laurel Run, Jamestown, and Bear Rock Rod -- Gun clubs, as well as being a member of the Ravenna FOP 70. Mr. Yurochko was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his daughter, Susan Yurochko, Ravenna, Ohio, and sister, Ann (Nick) Kohart, South Fork. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie (Resick), in 1975; brothers, Steve, George, Mike, Joseph "Jackie," Eddie and Tommy Yurochko; and sister, Margaret Balser. Friends will be received Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial COLEMAN - Aretha
COLEMAN - Aretha "Pig," 35, Johnstown, passed from this life Jan. 31, 2007. Born Feb. 17, 1971, in Johnstown, daughter of Sharon Coleman and Rodney Marks. Preceded in death by grandmothers, Ethel Coleman and Eleanor Andrews, and aunt, Sylvia Coleman. Survived by parents; grandfather, Dan Coleman Jr.; and these children: Janay, Darese, Sharain and Latavia, all of Johnstown; sisters, Valerie and Jeanette Coleman and Melissa Barnett, all of Johnstown; nephews, Tevin and Shaquille, both of Johnstown; nieces, Shi Quarles and Tymelis Burns, both of Johnstown; aunts, Linda Morris, and fiance, Ronald Lloyd, and Laura Andrews; uncles, Dave Coleman, all of Maryland; Glenn Haywood of Harrisburg; Dureese Coleman, married
to Tonetta, of South Carolina; Calvin Coleman, married
to Deborah, and Brad Coleman, married
to Melissa, all of Johnstown; and Kenny and Mark Andrews; also great- aunts, Ann Christmas of New York; Viola, married
to Charles Miller of Philadelphia; and Gladys Tullis and Bernice Osman of Johnstown; great-uncles, Sammuel Hill Jr., married
to Rose, of New York; Mitchell Hill, married
to Patricia, and Ricardo Britt, married
to Barbara, of Johnstown; great-great-aunt, Bertha Hill of Johnstown; devoted cousin, Carmen Hunter, Harrisburg; and a host of relatives and friends. Aretha "Pig" was a lovable, caring and free-spirited person. She was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Moskal Funeral Home, West End. Homegoing service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 401 Pine St., Johnstown, the Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Johnson Sr. officiating. Committal, Richland Cemetery.
DUTKO - Edward L.
DUTKO - Edward L., 77, of Wilson Street, Gallitzin, 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. 3, 2007, at his home. Born March 13, 1929, in Gallitzin, son of the late Louis and Edna (Coanshock) Dutko. Preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Stephen, John, Joseph and Charles, and sisters, Anna Olszewski, Emily Angeski, Pauline Cameletti, Lois Kovach and Kathryn. Survived by sisters, Sophia Malko and Mary McAleer, both of Pittsburgh, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed retired as a special tax collector and a clerk of Gallitzin Borough. A 1947 graduate of Gallitzin High School. Army veteran of World War II. Life member of both the Gallitzin American Legion and VFW. Member of Gallitzin Lions Club and Pennsylvania Boroughs Association. Member of St. Demetrius Chapel, Gallitin, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Monsignor Bernard Przybocki, celebrant. Committal, St. Mary Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin, where a vigil service will be held at 3 p.m. Military rites by Gallitzin American Legion and other local military organizations.
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