KIRKPATRICK - Deborah L.
KIRKPATRICK - Deborah L., 53, 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 Sept. 12, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 24, 1953, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by brother and sisters, Ron, Carol and Audrey. Survived by grandmother, Ethel Tate; mother, Sylvia Malzi; father, Tom Weaver; stepmother, Judy Weaver; husband, J.D.; sons, Dennis and Jesse; sisters, Marion Tomchik, Hollidaysburg, and Sue Sullivan, Berkley Springs, W.Va.; brothers, Jeff Tate, Johnstown; Tom Weaver Jr., Pittsburgh; Doug Weaver, New York; Dan Weaver, Pittsburgh; Kevin Weaver, Virginia Beach, Va.; John Weaver, Pittsburgh; and Matt Weaver, New Jersey; and grandchildren, Shane and Emilie. Past member of Homestead Avenue United Methodist Church. Former LPN at Scalp Level Church of the Brethren Home. Formerly employed at American Red Cross and O'Shea's Candies. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. Saturday to time of service at 11 a.m. at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., Pastor Arnold McFarland. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
WHITEHEAD - Ruth
WHITEHEAD - Ruth, 93, 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 Sept. 10, 2007, at Good Samaritan Nursing Care Center. Born May 21, 1914, in Clayton, Ala., daughter of Ada and Will Walton. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James, 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 1998; and brothers, Wilmack and Arthur Walton. "Ruth B" is survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was active in the community as a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for more than 50 years, where she served as financial secretary, as a trustee and as an active participant in the Golden Leaf Club. She was a member of Mecca Temple 294 IBPOE of W as a daughter member. An active member and secretary of the Hightopper Club. A retired employee of Goldstein, Stein and Levine (Kay Artley) in downtown Johnstown with 25 years' service. Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of Blessing funeral service at 11 a.m. at Moskal Funeral Home, West End, the Rev. Calvin McCray, celebrant. Committal will follow at Benshoff Hill Cemetery.
ANDREWS - Curtis
ANDREWS - Curtis, 83, 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 Sept. 8, 2007, at Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center. Born July 1, 1924, in Johnstown, the son of the late Bishop C. and Nettie Lee (Davis) Andrews. He is also preceded in death by his wife, the former Viona Mae Allen, on Jan. 12, 2007; sons, Curtis Jr. and Daniel Andrews; brothers, James and Robert Andrews, Herbert Hoover and Willie Moses; stepmother, Mrs. Essie (Adams) Andrews; and daughter-in-law, Margaret Ann (Evans) Andrews. Survived by children, Gary Andrews, Detroit, Mich.; Ernest Andrews, and his friend, Tina Gordon, Pittsburgh; Barbara, married to Gregory Hilton, Johnstown; Darlene Winston, and her friend, Carl Stephens, Johnstown; Leonard Andrews, Johnstown; David Andrews, and his friend, Gloria Pierce, Chicago, Ill.; Kathy, married to Donald Sye, Harrisburg; Alcinda Andrews, Johnstown; and Neal Andrews, and his friend, Carmen Corley, Johnstown; daughter-in-law, Sheila (Lewis) Andrews, Florida; 25 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by these brothers and sisters, Bishop C. Andrews Jr.; Inez Jackson; Roscoe Andrews, married to Helen; and Lawrence Andrews, all of Detroit, Mich.; Dorothy Richardson, California; and Mattie Smith and Nathaniel Andrews, both of Johnstown; stepsister, Delores Adams, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Curtis was a 1942 graduate of Johnstown High School. A U.S. Army veteran and a retired foreman from Bethlehem Steel Corp., with over 40 years of service. He was a 1937 World Marble champion of Johnstown, an avid golfer, being a member of Pleasant Valley Golf Course. He was also a member of First Cambria AME Zion Church, where he belonged to the Men's Zion Chorus and the Sanctuary Choir and was a trustee and where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Dr. Lamar Lee officiating. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., Downtown, 514 Somerset Street. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
BEATTY - Mary
BEATTY - Mary Louise, 90, Johnstown, formerly of Dale Borough and Richland Towers, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sept. 11, 2007, after a 10 1/2-year-long courageous battle from a severe stroke. Born March 29, 1917, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Fred and Lula B. (Prough) Blough. Preceded in death by husband, Harry H.; son-in-law, Ernie Haupt; and sisters, Evelyn Rager and Dorothy Burkhart. Survived by these children: Janet Haupt, Ohio; Laura, wife of Wayne Meyer; Harriet, wife of Ronald Steinbring; and Carol Rhoads, all of Johnstown; Bill, and his wife, Pam, Virginia; Helen, wife of Lester Sellers, Johnstown; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Annabell Hanzek and Betty Seigh, both of Johnstown. Member of Homestead Avenue United Methodist Church. Mrs. Beatty was a wonderful wife, mother and grandparent, and will be sadly missed by her children and all who knew her. Family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Geisel Funeral Home, Dale, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
CHOPICK - Mrs. Katherine
CHOPICK - Mrs. Katherine M., 83, Dunlo, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sept. 11, 2007, at home. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, family asks contributions to Windber Hospice. Complete obituary in Friday's paper.
FRESCH - Raymond
FRESCH - Raymond E. Jr., 71, Baumgardner Road, 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 Se.t. 11, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday.
GRIMES - Arthur
GRIMES - Arthur Jr., 65, 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 Sept. 10, 2007. Born March 9, 1942, son of Arthur Grimes and Janie (Dubose) Winters. Preceded in death by mother and stepfather, James W. Winters. Survived by father; sister, Patricia Walker, Johnstown; brother, James D. Winters, Altoona; aunts, Mary Lee Rose, Ohio, and Belma Dubose, Johnstown; close friend, Jodi Meadows; and nieces, nephews, family and friends. Retired Air Force MSGT with 22 years of service. For the past 17 years, he worked for the Cresson and Somerset prison systems. Arthur was a kind and loving man who enjoyed music, street bikes and sports cars. He will be missed. Family and friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 205 Peelor St., Prospect, where the Rev. Andrew W. Tilly will hold Homegoing Service at 11 a.m. Saturday. Committal, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. Moskal Funeral Home, West End, is in charge of arrangements.
KING - Karen
KING - Karen E., 62, 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 Sept. 9, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Revs. Ed Schoeneck and Bob Parker officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
LEAF - Lt. Col. Oliver
LEAF - Lt. Col. Oliver William, ret., of Friendship Village of South Hills, age 91, 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 Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, son of James and Clema Leaf. Beloved husband of 65 years to Verna Douglas Leaf; dear father of Linda Stutzman (Bruce); Deborah Frasher; and Laura Vaughn; grandfather of Eric, Bret (Tina), Jared and Andrew Stutzman; William Frasher; Evan, Colin and Alex Vaughn; and the late Amanda Frasher; and dear brother of Ruth Hayden (Joseph) and the late Helengrace Wilson (Stephen); Louise Cushing (George); Jean Harper (Lester); and Vera Larko (Florian). Mr. Leaf attended West Virginia University, where he played baseball, and graduated from University of Pittsburgh in 1938. Lt. Col. Leaf served in the U.S. Army as Battalion Commander, 485th Chemical Division. He served during World War II and in the Korean War. In 1952, he participated in atomic nuclear test programs in Nevada. He served for 26 years in the Army Reserve. Mr. Leaf was employed by Armour Foods Co. for 40 years, and retired as the Northeast USA region manager. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and an usher. He also was a member of the South Hills Lodge 761, F--AM and Menoher VFW of Johnstown. Also past president of the Rotary Club of Johnstown, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, and a member of the Bethel-St. Clair Rotary. Funeral arrangements by Beinhauer Funeral Home, Peters Township, (724) 941-3211. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in the St. Clair Room of Friendship Village, 1290 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Westminster Endowment, 2040 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15241.
MELVIN - Janis
MELVIN - Janis L., 80, Laurel View Village, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sept. 12, 2007, at home. Born April 15, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of Cloyd and Katherine (Potter) Barron. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Frank J. Sambor; sisters, Evelyn Frailey and Betty McCutheon; and sister-in-law, Hazel Barron. Survived by husband of 39 years, Bernard R. Melvin; these children: Cynthia (Sambor), married to Rodger Kraus, Waldorf, Md., and Frederick Sambor, married to the former Michele Prossen, Columbus, Ohio; and grandchildren, Brittany and Katherine Kraus. Sister of Thomas Barron, Laurel View Village. Member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. She was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High School, Class of 1945, and Hammond Beauty School. She was a Laurel View Village volunteer and member of the Residents Chorus. She also belonged to the Town and Country Bowling League. Family receiving friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. Angelo Patti officiating. Committal, Grandview Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those who wish please make donations to St. Andrew School.
