PETAK - Agnes R.
PETAK - Agnes R., 79, 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. 24, 2007, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. Born July 31, 1928, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Mary Thiel. Preceded in death by husband, Rudolph John Petak and brother, Charles Petak. Survived by daughter, Roselyn, wife of Barry Browne, Johnstown; son, Kenneth, Dilltown; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Christine Neff and brother, William Thiel, both of Johnstown. Also survived by special friends at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home and Hospice. Agnes loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, where family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday for a funeral Mass, the Rev. Clarence S. Bridges celebrant. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd. Inurnment, St. Francis Cemetery.
SCHALESKY - Rickie D.
SCHALESKY - Rickie D., 55, of Johnstown, formerly of Bismarck, N.D., Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007. Beloved husband of Sandra; father of Misty Connor, Jennifer Leach and Kristofer Schalesky; and grandfather of Taylor and Mackenzie Schalesky, Jeffery Leach, Garet and Bryce Connor. Son of Dennis and Twyla Schalesky; brother of Carmen Popiel; Craig, Tim and Tammy Schalesky; and Lisa Hamre. Funeral Monday in Bismarck, N.D. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Hospital Patient Care Fund University Dr. C., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15240. Arrangements by D'Alessandro Funeral Home -- Crematory Ltd., Pittsburgh.
VASSES - Louis Jr.
VASSES - Louis Jr., 76, Colver, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 24, 2007. Born Feb. 23, 1931, in Puritan, the son of Louis Sr. and Stella "Esther" (Kause) Vasses. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, Donna, Joe and Jack Vasses, and former wife, Alice. Survived by these children: Lola Marie Bishop, Indiana; David, Daniel and Denise, wife of Pete Hensal, all of Colver; Donald, North Carolina; Diana, North Carolina and Donna, New York; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Joyce Simmons and Randy Vasas, both of Portage. Louis retired from Beth Energy Mines after 40 years of service, member of UMWA. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Yates officiating. Committal, Mount Herman Cemetery, Colver.
MOORE – Tami M.
MOORE – Tami M., 20, 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, at home. She was Born Aug. 29, 1986, in Johnstown, the daughter of Cris Moore and Helen (Claycomb) Moore. Preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Fred Claycomb. Survived by maternal grandmother, Violet Claycomb, New Paris; and mother, Helen M. Moore, Windber; twin sister, Toni L. Moore, and her fiance, Jared Mock, Salix; special niece, Paige. Also surviving is her friend, Mike Ruffing, South Fork. Friends received from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment, Dunlo United Methodist Cemetery.
MORRIS – Philip Thomas
MORRIS – Philip Thomas, 82, 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. 22, 2007, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 205 Peelor St., Prospect, where Rev. Andrew W. Tilly will hold homegoing service at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Committal, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. Moskal Funeral Home, West End, is in charge of arrangements.
PETAK – Agnes R.
PETAK – Agnes R., 79, 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. 24, 2007, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home. Born July 31, 1928, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Mary Thiel. Preceded in death by husband, Rudolph John Petak and brother, Charles Thiel. Survived by daughter, Roselyn, wife of Barry Browne, Johnstown; son, Kenneth, Dilltown; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Christine Neff and brother, William Thiel, both of Johnstown. Also survived by special friends at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home and Hospice. Agnes loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing bingo. She was a member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, where family and friends will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday for a funeral Mass, the Rev. Clarence S. Bridges celebrant. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd. Inurnment, St. Francis Cemetery.
SAYLOR – Benjamin F.
SAYLOR – Benjamin F., 67, St. Benedict, 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. 21, 2007, at Altoona Hospital. Born May 30, 1940, in Spangler, the son of Clinton Telford and Elizabeth (Keough) Saylor. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Kathleen Kohan-Saylor. Survived by daughter, Justina Dunchack, St. Benedict; grandchildren, Alex Kathleen and Riley Jordan; brother, Henry (Carol) Saylor, Gambrills, Md.; and sister, LaRue (Leon) Withers, Matherville, Ill. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Formerly employed as an automotive salesperson for Switzler Buick. A U.S. Air Force veteran. Ben enjoyed golfing, hunting and woodworking. No viewing or visitation at the request of the deceased. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service to be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at St. Benedict Presbyterian Church, Pastor Marty Cartmell officiating. Inurnment, Fairview Cemetery, Patton. Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, is in charge of arrangements.
WELLEN – William “Bill” R.
WELLEN – William “Bill” R., 88, 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 March 19, 1919, in Homer City, son of the late Charles W. and Mabel (Hendrickson) Wellen. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Theola (Sullivan) Wellen; brothers, Donald, Richard and Thomas; sister, Louise and an infant sister. Survived by daughters, Kathryn, married to Dr. Frank Charney; and Mary, married to Dr. John Machella; grandchildren, Meghan and Brynne Machella, all of Johnstown. Also survived by brother, James, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or service. Arrangements in care of C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City.
YEAGER – Clara A.
YEAGER – Clara A., 83, of Meyersdale, decided it was time to go home with the Lord on Aug. 25, 2007. Born Oct. 14, 1923, in Meyersdale, daughter of the late John and Lillian (Sipple) Dively. Preceded in death by husband, Myron Jesse Yeager; brother, John W. Dively Jr.; and sister, Margaret M. Laubach. Moved from Meyersdale to Detroit in 1942. In Detroit, she was employed at General Motors, Photographic GM Tech Center, from 1955 to 1970. Clara and her husband, Jesse Yeager, returned to Meyersdale in 1989. Surviving are two children, Brenda Curtis, Lansing, Mich.; and John (Carol) Yeager, of Dunedin, Fla.; brother, Albert Dively, North Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Wendy, and husband, Bob Johnson, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla; Christopher, and wife, Lori Curtis, Kankakee, Ill.; and Jason Yeager, Chicago; and great-grandchildren, Amy Johnson, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; and Connor and Zachary Curtis, Kankakee, Ill. The family is very thankful to Barb Sipple – who made her laugh everyday – and Ruth Wedge, and the many relatives who watched over her all the time, also Susie Broadwater, her hairdresser. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Pastor James Smelley officiating. Interment, Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. Family suggests that contributions may be made to Somerset Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset, 15501 or Amity United Church of Christ, Meyersdale.
BISCHOF – Mildred F.
BISCHOF – Mildred F., 59, Johnstown, passed away Aug. 23, 2007, at home. Born Sept. 7, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of Hurrell A. and Ruth (Duncan) Trautman. Preceded in death by father. Her death ends a 28-year marriage union. Survived by mother; husband, James E. Jr.; son, Jason; grandson, Gavin; and sister, Nancy, wife of Chet Borosky, all of Johnstown; brother, Rayford Duncan, married to the former Mary Royer, El Paso, Texas; and special cousin/sister, Denise (Trautman) Karwoski, Johnstown; also a number of nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law. Member of the Beulah United Methodist Church, the Johnstown Handicapped Association and a social member of the Dale Fire Company. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Charles L. Shaffer. Intombment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johnstown Handicapped Association.
