HELMAN - Calvin A.
HELMAN - Calvin A., 97, Ebensburg, 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. 25, 2007, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born Aug. 16, 1910, in Johnstown, son of John and Mary (Hershberger) Helman. Preceded in death by parents; four infant brothers and sisters; sisters, Sadie Neatrour, Margaret Wenzel and Verda Dunmyer; and brother, Ralph. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Richland Cemetery, the Rev. Dr. Frank Brosius officiating. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Davidsville.
KHULA - Joseph M.
KHULA - Joseph M., 92, Windber, 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. 25, 2007. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at SS. Cyril -- Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Matthew Misurda. Committal, St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Windber.
KLINE - Harold J.
KLINE - Harold J., 90, of Lute Road, Ebensburg, passed away Aug. 26, 2007, in Akron, Ohio. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday.
KUSHNER - Freda Inez Burkett
KUSHNER - Freda Inez Burkett, 91, formerly of Geistown, passed away Aug. 28, 2007. Born Sept. 26, 1915, in Altoona, daughter of late Samuel and Gladys (Spicher) Claycomb. Preceded in death by first husband, William C. Burkett; second husband, John Kushner; companion, Boyd Plummer; and son, Charles Statler Burkett. Survived by daughters, Linda Burkett, married to Fred Herlinger, Tarentum, and Dr. Barbara Burkett, Barnum, N.Y.; grandchildren: Mindy Townsend; Shannon Hilbrecht, and husband, Chris; and Lauren Stevens; and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Owen Hilbrecht and Tiege Townsend. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Pastor Ralph Cotten. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
LAWHEAD - Rebecca Irene
LAWHEAD - Rebecca Irene, 84, New Florence, 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 Communities at Indian Haven. Born Aug. 12, 1923, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Bert and Rebecca (Henderson) Fisher. Also preceded in death by husband, Merle A. Lawhead; brothers, Ray, Burl, Thomas and Bert Fisher; and sisters, Emma Boring, Phyllis Howard and Annabelle Fisher. Survived by children, Linda Sisitki, and husband, Rudy, New Florence; Dean Lawhead, Washington, Pa.; and Wendy Boarts, and husband, Jim, Avonmore; also seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and brothers, Harry and Joseph Fisher, both of Johnstown. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Pastor Ronald Durika. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to VNA Family Hospice, 850 Hospital Road, Suite 3000, Indiana, Pa. 15717.
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, at Arbutus Park Manor. Born June 18, 1922, in Roaring Spring, son of Arthur E. and Bessie (Marker) Reynolds. Preceded in death by parents; son, Mark; and brother, Arthur E. Jr. Survived by wife, the former Lucille Dick, whom he married Dec. 24, 1947; daughters, Sharon, Richland, and Sheila, wife of Jim Little, Stewartstown; and daughter-in-law, Jerilyn Reynolds, widow of Mark, Hollsopple; also survived by grandchildren, David, Joshua and Jared Reynolds; Diana, wife of Mike Brewer; and Capt. Denise Little, U.S. Army; and great-grandchildren, Jesse and Gillian Brewer. Also survived by sister-in-law, Mildred "Dolly," widow of Arthur E. Reynolds Jr., and nephews, Arthur E. Reynolds III, Martinsburg, and Kenneth Reynolds, Alexandria. Member of Altoona Bible Church, where he sang in the choir and was active in the tape ministry. He was a licensed private pilot for 30 years and a member of Warrior Flying Club. Donald enjoyed traveling, hunting, playing the trombone, and was a skilled craftsman. He was a member of the Purple Heart Club. He was a retired industrial engineer from Bethlehem Steel Corp. Army veteran of World War II, where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart and five Bronze Stars. 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, Pastor Stewart McClelland. Interment, Richland Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Conemaugh Valley Detachment Marine Corps League. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions of Altoona Bible Church, 3017 Union Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602.
SCEHNET - Richard Leroy
SCEHNET - Richard Leroy "Dick," 71, Waldorf, Md., went home to be with the Lord Aug. 26, 2007, at Civista Medical Center. Born Jan. 1, 1936, in Decatur, Ill., son of the late Everett and Louise (Wampler) Scehnet. Also preceded in death by brother, Ronald; brother-in-law, Merle Moyer; and nephew, Terry Stateler. Survived by wife of 40 years, former Eileen Moyer, and son, Bradley, both of Waldorf. Brother of Sharon, wife of Don Kimmons, Athens, Ill.; Phyllis, wife of Charles Stateler, Garland, Texas; Betty, wife of Richard Wolverton, Decatur; and Judy Scehnet, Springfield, Ill. Brother-in-law of Sue Scehnet, widow of Ronald, Mesa, Ariz., and Sharon Moyer, widow of Merle, Twinsburg, Ohio. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Richard was of the Assembly of God faith. Joined the Army in 1957 and served for three years. He had the honor of being stationed at the White House during the Eisenhower Administration from 1959-1960. Later he worked as an accountant, retiring in 2003 after 31 years of service in the Department of the Navy. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. He had a love of music and World War II history. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at The Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber, where service will be held at noon Saturday. The Rev. John Jackson, pastor of Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Church, Central City, and the Rev. George Nelson from Balsta, Sweden, will officiate. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
SHRIFT - Leona M.
SHRIFT - Leona M. "Pee Wee," 95, Ebensburg, formerly of 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, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Jan. 25, 1912, in Croyle Township, daughter of Peter R. and Stella (McCormick) Shrift. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Genevieve Frank, Rita Dierling and Laura C. Shrift; and brothers, Regis and James. Survived by brothers and sisters, Herb, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Ray, Summerhill; Eleanor Singer, Geistown; and Marian Madison, Summerhill; nephew, Jerry Frank, Bluemont, Va., whom she raised; sister-in-law, Irene Shrift, Summerhill; and numerous nieces and nephews. "Pee Wee" worked as a clerk at Acme Store in South Fork for 25 years and was an attendant at Ebensburg Center for 13 years. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Summerhill, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She graduated from Wilmore High School and Cambria-Rowe Business College. "Pee Wee" did not have children, but she was everyone's mother. She was a giving and caring person and an avid photographer. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m and vigil for the deceased will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church, Father Alfred Patterson, O.S.B. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany.
WITKOWSKI - Joseph Kenneth
WITKOWSKI - Joseph Kenneth, 69, passed away the morning of Aug. 28, 2007, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Joe was a Ranger in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a captain receiving several decorations including the Army Commendation Medal and Purple Heart. He received his bachelor's degree in building construction from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he lived for 30 years. He recently retired and moved to Orange Park. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen; daughters, Kathi, Mary Jo and Janet; son, Joe Jr.; and grandchildren, Charlie, Catherine Jo, Christopher, Joseph III and Corina. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St Catherine's of Siena Catholic Church, 1649 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to American Cancer Society.
ADAMS – Stephen R.
ADAMS – Stephen R., 71, Homer City, 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. 25, 2007, at home. Born Oct. 19, 1935, in Buffington Township, Pa., son of the late John Quincey and Mabel Blanche (Johnson) Adams. Preceded in death by wife, the former Ruth Nash; brother, John “Jack” Adams; sister, Freida Boznak; and granddaughter, Stephanie Blanche Reed. Survived by these children; Nancy D’Agostino, and husband, Carl, Windber; Mary Jo Reed, and fiance, Rodney, Johnstown; Stanley, married to the former Barbara Shomo, Armagh; and Stephanie Adams, and fiance, Rick, Johnstown. Also survived by nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Frances Uncapher; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. A retired steelworker for Bethlehem Steel Corp., Rod and Wire Division. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., Johnstown.
