MIKESIC – Francis R.
MIKESIC – Francis R., 73, Ebensburg, formerly of Stone Street, 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 Aug. 28, 2007, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born Aug. 11, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Matthew and Mary (Zahoran) Mikesic. Preceded in death by parents and wife, the former Carlene A. Fabina. Survived by these children: Gary, Washington, Pa.; Linda, wife of Daniel Adkins, Texas; Chris, married to the former Nora Sayers, and Bradley Mikesic, both of Johnstown; and grandchildren, Matthew and Gabrella. A brother of George and Edwin Mikesic, both of Johnstown, and Matthew Mikesic, South Carolina. Retired employee of the Car Shop, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Co. A former union shop plant grievance man for Franklin Local 2635. An avid Steelers and Notre Dame fan. Loved to bet at the racetrack. A member of St. Rochus Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Charles Amershek. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday.
REBAR – Nancy Leona
REBAR – Nancy Leona, 66, of Clymer, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Latrobe. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Bence Funeral Home, 655 Franklin St., Clymer. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Resurrection – Heilwood site. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery in Camerons Bottom.
REYNOLDS – Donald Marker
REYNOLDS – Donald Marker, 85, Richland 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 Aug. 28, 2007. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Friday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills.
SHRIFT – Leona M.
SHRIFT – Leona M. “Pee Wee,” 95, Summerhill, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Aug. 28, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church, Summerhill.
HUGHES - Kirk A.
HUGHES - Kirk A., 43, 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 July 8, 2007, in Emerald Isle, N.C., as a result of heroic measures saving his son. Born Nov. 6, 1963, in Providence, R.I., son of Douglas and Sally Jo (Swanboro) Hughes. Survived by parents, Johnstown; wife, former Amy C. Hill, whom he married Oct. 17, 1992; and son, Dylan Thomas. Brother of Kristi, wife of Timothy Wilt, Johnstown; Kelly, wife of Michael Kitto, Purcellville, Va.; Kory, married to former Robin Humphrey, Hudson, Ohio; and Keri Jo, married to Keith Fortson, Johnstown. Also survived by father-in-law, Albert Hill, Johnstown; mother-in-law, Deborah Lamb, Palm Harbor, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Lori Hill, Johnstown. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Steven, who resides with Kirk and Amy; Jason, Brandon and Kelsea, who are Kirk's godchildren; Dustin; Nicole; Mya; Katyna; Kody; Kasey; Noah; Hannah; Shyleigh; Aidin; Ashton; and Ethan. Member of Christ Lutheran Church. Graduate of Westmont Hilltop High School, Class of 1981. Attended Penn State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and chairman of the dance marathon. Very loyal soccer coach with AYSO for more than 20 years. Sales representative for Link Computer Corp. Friends received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m at Christ Lutheran Church, Elknud Lane, the Rev. Robert Abarno. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the College Trust Fund for Dylan in care of First Summit Bank.
MASTROCOLA - Louis F.
MASTROCOLA - Louis F., 82, of Westvale (Syracuse), N.Y., Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died July 4, 2007. Born in Jerome and is survived by wife of 62 years, the former Lucy A. Gironda; three sons; two grandchildren; one brother; and two sisters. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery.
McCLINSEY - Rita
McCLINSEY - Rita, 73, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died July 9, 2007, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, N.Y. Born Sept. 17, 1933, in Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Augustine and Naomi Gallagher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. "Zeke" McClinsey Sr. on Jan. 27, 2005. Rita attended school in Pennsylvania. During the 1950s, she came to Niagara Falls, where she lived until the present time. Rita enjoyed watching wrestling and playing bingo, but most of all, she was devoted to her family. Mrs. McClinsey is survived by four children, Harry E. (Terry) McClinsey Jr., Kathleen (late Richard Chutko) McClinsey, Mary (McClinsey) (Richard J.) Levesque and James A. (Sally) McClinsey, all of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Predeceased by her infant daughter, Mary Lou McClinsey. Loving "Gram" to her six grandchildren, Joseph P. Levesque, Robert J. Levesque, Alex McClinsey, Stacey McClinsey, Andrew McClinsey and the late Steven H. McClinsey, and to her five great-grandchildren, Joshua Young, Andrew Levesque, Lily Fredricks and Holly and Angel McClinsey. Survivors also include one brother, Jim (Joan) Gallagher of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Mercides Johnson, Norma (Sam) Barosky and Jean Demarko, all of Pennsylvania; and many nieces and nephews. She also was predeceased by one brother, Georgie Gallagher, and one sister, Elizabeth Gallagher. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the M.J. Colucci -- Son Funeral Chapel, 468 19th St., Niagara Falls, N.Y., where funeral services will follow at 8 p.m.
MIDILE - Joseph A. Sr.
MIDILE - Joseph A. Sr. "Joe," 81, of Richland Township, passed away on July 8, 2007, at his home. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at The Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where a Lions Club service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and vigil for the deceased will be held on Thursday evening. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church.
MIRILOVICH - Anna
MIRILOVICH - Anna "Pickles," 94, formerly of Edith Avenue, Oakhurst section of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord July 9, 2007, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born July 28, 1912, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Grajcar) Mirilovich. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Alex and Stephen; and sisters, Mary Mirilovich and Helen Pilot. Survived by brothers, Joseph; and Tony and wife, Margaret (Kasterko); sister-in-law, Dolores (Kohan) Mirilovich; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lifetime member of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Retired employee of Penn Traffic Co. Anna "Bubba" wishes to thank all of the very dedicated staff at Laurel Crest for the loving care she received during her 14 years of residence, also her roommates and many friends she made there over the years. "Bubba" loved her church, her large family and many neighbors and friends. She enjoyed traveling and was an excellent cook. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. Thursday until a brief Panachida service at 12:30 p.m. at Moskal Funeral Home, West End. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Frank P. Miloro, celebrant. Committal, cathedral Cemetery. Anna wishes to bless you all, will remember all her family and friends in her prayers and hopes you remember her in your prayers. Vicnaja Pamjat!
PETRUSIC - Stephen Cyril Jr.
PETRUSIC - Stephen Cyril Jr., 78, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died July 10, 2007, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born April 15, 1929, in Johnstown, the son of the late Stephen Cyril Sr. and Sophia (Stipancic) Petrusic. Preceded in death by loving wife, the former Susan Mary Ludwig. Also preceded in death by sisters, Sophia and Helen Petrusic and Mary Ann Stenger; and brothers, Frank and Robert Petrusic. Survived by children, Pamela Petrusic, Johnstown; Drew, married to the former Barbara Gehlken, Wilmington, N.C.; Brian, married to the former Jill Karshin, Johnstown; and Stephanie Petrusic, Johnstown; grandchildren, Tanya and Michael Ragno, Timothy Hrivnak, Nicholette and Kelsey Petrusic, Drew Adler and Mason Petrusic; great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Corbin and Easton Ragno. Also survived by brothers, Joseph, Johnstown, and Father Anthony, Hollywood, Fla.; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Sandra Petrusic, both of Johnstown. Steve was a Korean War Army veteran, worked as a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel and was the owner of Petrusic's Religious Goods and Office Furniture in Johnstown. He was a lifetime member of CFU, No. 5; BPOE; SOI; VFW Post 155; Johnstown Business Alliance; Knights of Columbus; Harmonie Singing Society; and Visitation of the BVM Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Barry J. Baroni and the Rev. Anthony Petrusic, concelebrants. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where vigil service will be held. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum, where military service will be conducted courtesy of Menoher VFW Post 155. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan Petrusic Grandchildren's Scholarship Fund.
