RAYMOND - Ethel
RAYMOND - Ethel, 93, East Taylor Township, passed on Sept. 4, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was Born on June 30, 1914, in Morrisdale, daughter of Frank and Barbara (Kerkes) Wido. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Raymond; sisters, Elizabeth Raymond and Bertha Oberacker; and brothers, Steve, Frank Jr., George and John. She is survived by her son, Dean, married to the former Joyce Burns, Sanford, Fla.; granddaughter, Donna, wife of Adam Budynski, Orlando, Fla.; sister, Helen Johnson, Akron, Ohio; a brother, Lewis Wido, Dubois; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Ethel was a member of Summit Chapel United Methodist Church and its Women's Society and the Friendly Hand Sunday school class. She also was a 14-year volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce. At Ethel's request, there will be no public viewing. Friends are invited to attend a public memorial service at 6 p.m. Saturday at Summit Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Zimmerman officiating. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at The Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Penny Adams officiating. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Summit Chapel United Methodist Church, 2142 William Penn Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15909, in memory of Ethel.
RODRIQUEZ - Mrs. Alice
RODRIQUEZ - Mrs. Alice, 68, Windber, passed away Sept. 4, 2007, at home. Born Oct. 21, 1938, in Franklin County, Va., daughter of Noel and Okie (Shorter) Yopp. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Wanda Rodriquez; infant daughter, Angela Rodriquez; and sisters, Christie-Belle Yopp and Emma Sue Toney. Survived by husband, Trinidad; son, Fred Barrick, married to the former Karen Bossi, Windber; daughter, Maria, wife of Ted DeGraffenreid, Romulus, Mich., and Jose Rodriquez, and partner, Paul Smith, Orlando, Fla.; and grandchildren, Raymond Barrick, and wife Jessica; Steph Barrick; Kayla Rodriquez-Vera; Omar Pantojas; Somerton DeGraffenreid; and Azarel DeGraffenreid. Also sisters, Sarah Swihart, Geraldine Stegall, Joyce Jones, Mary Broughman, Barbara Grimes, Diane Wright, Vicky Adams and Darlene Irby, and brothers, Malvin Yopp, Wilbert Yopp, James Yopp, Henry Yopp, Winston Yopp and Charles Yopp. Alice enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. She attended Calvary United Methodist Church, Windber, where funeral service will be held Friday at noon. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Friday at the church, the Pastor Gary Grau officiating. Interment in family Cemetery in Callaway, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Fred Barrick, 1707 Veil Ave., Windber, Pa. 15963, in memory of Alice. Arrangements by Meek -- Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber.
SALYAN - Henry
SALYAN - Henry C., 87, Geneva, Ohio, 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. 2, 2007. Born Nov. 16, 1919, in Windber. He had resided in Willowick, Ohio, since 1959. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 460 E. 321st St., Willowick. He was a member of Willoughby Eagles, loved to travel and enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren. Employed by United Parcel as a painter with 30 years of service. Survived by daughter, Georgene (Roger) Richards; son, Daniel (Michelle); eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, John and Frank. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Anna. Calling hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Jack Monreal Funeral Home, corner of E. 320th St. and Vine Street, Willowick. Burial in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
SCHNAUBELT - Mrs. Alice
SCHNAUBELT - Mrs. Alice J., 88, Altoona, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was Born Jan. 14, 1919, in Sankertown, Cresson, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward A. and Mary B. (Kearns) Hammond. She married Anthony F. Schnaubelt on May 14, 1946, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1988. Mrs. Schnaubelt was a homemaker. She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. Alice was a 1938 graduate of Cresson High School. She was a member of Cathedral Christian Mothers and a past member of Mother Seton Guild. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching TV, gardening and playing cards. She is survived by two daughters, Jane A. Smithmyer, and her husband, Ronald, of Ebensburg, and Mary A. Leininger, and her husband, Barry, of Cumru Township, Pa.; a son, Ret. Maj. Edward F. Schnaubelt, and his wife, Patricia, of Schertz, Texas; two sisters, Catherine Byrnes and Esther Spinner, and a brother, Bernard "Red" Hammond, all of Cresson. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Brian Smithmyer, Angela Lambing, Sheila McKeta, Jessica Dickerson, Erica Wilson, Monica Schnaubelt, Stephen Leininger and Veronica Schnaubelt, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Anthony "Tony" Schnaubelt Jr.; a grandson, Edward Schnaubelt; and two brothers, Walter and James Hammond. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Jones Funeral Home, Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. Committal rites will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament for Masses in memory of Alice, 1301 13th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601.
Donald M. Peterson
PORTAGE - PETERSON – Donald M., 76, Portage, 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, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 18, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Carl and Charlotte (Jones) Peterson. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Thomas and Robert. Survived by brother, Edward B., married to the former Jerry Lee Gay, Montoursville; and several nieces and nephews. Don was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired after 30 years of service with the Berlin Brothersvalley School District, where he had served as the athletic director and head football coach for several years. Member of the American Legion. He loved to play golf and was an avid sports fan. Friends received from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage, the Rev. Maryann Long, officiating. Interment, Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg.
GOOD – Emma E.
GOOD – Emma E., 79, 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. 10, 2007, at Laurel View Village. Born Oct. 16, 1927, in Hollsopple, Pa., daughter of Basil and Clorinda (Ghezzi) Petet. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Michael William Good; and these brothers and sisters: Lena Moranduzzo, Lewis Moranduzzo, Albert Moranduzzo, Elda Lichvar and Lawrence Petet. Survived by husband of 58 years, Clyde Good, and these children: Richard, married to the former Janet Redick, Johnstown; Carol, married to Thomas Byer, Davidsville; and William, married to the former Michele Weaver, Elkins, W.Va. Also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer Slaugenhaupt, Meghan Good, David Byer, Gregory Byer, Celeste Cost, Nicole Good and Michael D. Good, and three great-grandchildren. Sister of Rose Eash, Boswell. Member of St. David’s Lutheran Church, where she was a former choir member. Family receiving friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. David’s Lutheran Church, Davidsville, the Rev. John Eash officiating. Interment, Maple Springs Cemetery. Those who wish may make donations to Laurel View Village or the American Cancer Society.
HILL – Norman T.
HILL – Norman T. “Johnny,” of Springfield Township, Ohio, 86, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007. Born in Indiana County, Pa., Norman was a son of the late Burt and Emma Hill. He retired from Summit County Building Inspection after 25 years’ service. Norman served in the U.S. Army during World War II; was a member of the Masonic Temple, Army Navy Club #273; and was a masonry contractor for 15 years. Preceding him in death was his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Jane, and brothers, Albert and Robert Hill. He is survived by four children, Bruce, James, Dennis and Kathy Hill; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Jesse Hill, Raymond (Gene) Hill and Benny (Ann) Hill; sisters, Eleanor Hoover, Doris (George) Datsko and Jean Friday; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Strongstown United Methodist Church in Strongstown, Pa., with Pastor Perry Chronister officiating. Burial at Pineland Cemetery in Strongstown, Pa. Friends may be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., Uniontown, Ohio, (330) 733-6271. www.hopkinslawver.com.
KOPERA – Mary
KOPERA – Mary, 78, Lewes, Del., formerly of Hastings, 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, in Delaware. Born March 14, 1929, in Hastings, the daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Fiasco) Cavallo. Preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Patrick, Henry, William and John. Survived by husband, Urban “Butch,” Lewes, Del.; and son, Bob, and wife, Marnie, and their children, Megan and Patrick, Bethesda, Md. Sister of Theresa Haluska, Michael Cavallo and Helen Cavallo, all of Hastings; also a number of nieces and nephews. Member of Senior Citizens. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Easly Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings. Interment in church Cemetery.
Joseph K. Jacobson
NANTY GLO - JACOBSON – Joseph K., 64, Nanty Glo, 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, 2010, at Latrobe Hospital. Born Dec. 30, 1945, in Johnstown, son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Gerber) Jacobson. Survived by wife, the former Candice Berkhamer, Nanty Glo; children, Sherri (David) Cope, Indiana; Jay (Nicole Frederick), Twin Rocks; and Robert (Angela Gagan), Nanty Glo; grandson, Zachary; future granddaughter, Mackenzie; special niece, Amanda Berkhamer; and nephew, Tyler. Retired car salesman and basketball coach from Blacklick Valley and Laurel Valley schools. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. John Snyder, officiating. Interment to follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joe’s family.
NEMETH – Albert
NEMETH – Albert “Al,” 75, Richland Township, went to be with the Lord Sept 8, 2007. Born Oct. 15, 1931, in Johnstown, son of John Sr. and Anna (Nemit) Nemeth. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles, killed in action in WWII, James, William and John Jr. Nemeth; and son-in-law, Rauel Gaviola. Survived by beloved wife of 54 years, the former Dorothy “Dolly” Frankowsky, and these children: Francine, wife of Richard Bodnar, and Charles, married to the former Nancy Sharrets, both of Johnstown; Monica, wife of Stephen Hunt, Angola, Ind.; Sandra Gaviola, Pittsburgh; and Matt, married to the former April Knepper, Sarasota, Fla.; grandchildren, Anne Bodnar; Jessica Roberts; Stacy Nemeth; Angela, Albert, Austen and Aubrey Hunt; Nicholas and Gwen Gaviola; Josie and Faith Nemeth; and great-granddaughters, Emily Roberts and Ivy Gaviola-Peterman. A brother of Anna Vuckovich, Maryland, and Robert Nemeth, Johnstown. Retired employee of General Yard Department of the former Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Army veteran of the Korean War. Retired sergeant first class from the 876th Engineer Battalion, 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania National Guard. A builder of numerous homes and a master craftsman in ceramic tile work. Al was an avid dancer. A member of Post 954 CWV and St. Stephen Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Andrew Stanko. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to St. Stephen Church Renovation Fund or Johnstown Chapter of the American Red Cross, in memory of Al Nemeth. Graveside military service by 876th Eng. Bn. Pa. National Guard and the Korean War Veterans Association. Harley-Davidson Bikers Association will provide a motorcade to the Cemetery.
