MATONIK - William Patrick
MATONIK - William Patrick, 94, 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. 23, 2007, at Laurelwood Convelescent Center. Born March 8, 1913, in Johnstown, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Zayac) Matonik. Preceded in death by wife, Anna B. (Balon); son, Michael; brothers, John and Joseph Mctonic and Michael Motonak; and sisters, Rose Lake and Ruth Motonak. Survived by son, Patrick J. Matonik, Johnstown. Member of St. Clement Church. Mr. Matonik was a World War II Navy veteran and was employed with Bethlehem Steel Corp. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Geisel Funeral Home, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Clement Church, Goucher Street, Father William E. Rosenbaum. Interment will be at St. Stephen's Cemetery, where military graveside rites will be held by the Marine Corps League.
McNAMARA - Betty
McNAMARA - Betty, 104, Allegheny Lutheran Home, 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. 20, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Friends received from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service at 11 a.m., by her nephew, the Rev. John Palko, at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Allegheny Lutheran Home, 807 Goucher St., Johnstown, Pa. 15905 or to a charity of your choice in memory of Betty McNamara.
MILLER - James E.
MILLER - James E., 22, of East Taylor Township, passed away on Aug. 21, 2007. He was Born on July 3, 1985, in Johnstown, son of Robert and Shirley (Scaife) Miller. He is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ralph and Lois Scaife. He is survived by his son, Douglas; sisters, Karen Stouffer and Sharon Barelich, both of Johnstown; Shirley Canon and Mary Drazina, both of Pittsburgh; and Melody Yahnert, Johnstown; brothers, Brian Giles and Robert Stewart, both of Johnstown; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. James enjoyed working on automobiles and building remote control models. Viewing will be held Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Ralph Cotton officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the family in memory of James.
RUSSELL - Mary (Parks)
RUSSELL - Mary (Parks), 60, Millville, Del., formerly of Cresson, 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. 8, 2007. Daughter of the late William and Dorothy (McGuire) Parks. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson, the Rev. George Gulash. Committal, church Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.
TANASE - James A.
TANASE - James A., 77, Old Conemaugh Borough, 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. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Clare of Assisi Church, formerly St. Anthony's, the Rev. Leo F. Arnone. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, corner of Jackson and Locust streets. Committal, St. Anthony Cemetery.
WALUKAS - Maulvine "Molly",
WALUKAS - Maulvine "Molly", 85, Southmont, 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 home. Friends will be received from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and the Trisagion prayers will be sung at 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 111 Alberta Ave. On Saturday, Trisagion prayers will begin at 10 a.m. at the church with the funeral service to follow, the Very Rev. Father Donald Shadid officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements by Picking-Treece-Bennett, West Hills.
COPPOLA - Estelle
COPPOLA - Estelle T. (Neri), 92, Palm Bay, Fla., formerly of Coal Junction, 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, in Palm Bay. Born Jan. 30, 1915, in Jenners, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Bignardi) Neri, Coal Junction. Also preceded in death by husband of 56 years, Enrico A. "Henry" Coppola, on April 12, 1999; sisters, Jennie Neri, Angelina Brescia, Pearl Oldren and Jean Thompson; and brothers, Dominic "George," Archille "Kelly" and Dwight "Bunny" Neri. Survived by daughter, Betty Jane, married to Joseph Rogers, Palm Bay; granddaughter, Michelle (Rogers), married to David Smith, Palm Bay; brothers, Lewis Neri, Jennerstown, and Anthony Neri, married to former Joyce Owen, Coal Junction; sister-in-law, Annabelle Neri, Gray; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. At the age of 15, Estelle moved to New York City and worked there all of her adult life. In the early years, she worked in the defense plants during World War II, but the job she enjoyed the most was working for Paramount Pictures while Francis Ford Coppola made the "Godfather" movies. Estelle and Henry retired in 1983 and moved back to Pennsylvania. After Henry's death, she moved to Florida to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Estelle will be remembered as a "special lady" who always took pride in her appearance and loved pretty things, but especially loved her family. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home -- Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held 6 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Chapel, Acosta, the Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM, Conv., celebrant. Committal, Mount Carmel Cemetery, near Jennerstown. In lieu of flowers, please make a Mass offering in memory of Estelle.
EVANS - John
EVANS - John, 83, 6200 Darwin Court, Raleigh, N.C., 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. 20, 2007, at Wake Med Hospital, Raleigh. John was Born in Johnstown to the late Joseph O. Evans and Loretta Evans. He married Olga Komara on July 10, 1948. John retired with 33 years of service with State Farm Insurance. John loved traveling and golfing, and was a member of Windber Country Club, the VFW and American Legion. John was awarded the Bronze Star in the European Theater of World War II. Member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Funeral services were held in Raleigh. Surviving are wife, Olga Evans; son, Craig Evans, Wake Forest, N.C., and his wife, Roxann; daughter, Stephanie Hubbard, Cooper City, Fla., and her husband, Kevin; granddaughters, Natalee and Emilee; sisters, Catherine Lovette, and family, and Rebecca McAnany, and family; and brother, Joseph Evans, and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR), 1759 R St., Northwest, Washington D.C. 20009. Online condolences and tributes may be made to the family at www.mem.com.
GAYLOR - Russell
GAYLOR - Russell R., 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 Aug. 22, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 28, 1944, in Johnstown, son of the late John G. and Elvira (Purazo) Gaylor. Survived by loving wife, the former Gail Weible; son, Robert M., married to the former Bridget Morder, Johnstown; grandson, Zseth Gaylor; and stepgrandchildren, Jessica Heinlein and Krystal, wife of Kevin Shaffer. Retired dispatcher for Penelec. Member of First Russian American Federation, Slovak Education Club and St. Therese Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Bernard Karmonocky. Committal, Grandview Mausoleum. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil service will be held Friday.
GJURICH - Samuel
GJURICH - Samuel, 81, Edgewood, 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. 20, 2007. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moskal Funeral Home, West End, where the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Dejan Obradovic will hold Panachida at 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church. Committal, Grandview Mausoleum. Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team will conduct graveside services.
HYNES - Regis
HYNES - Regis F. Sr., 91, formerly of Cambria 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. 20, 2007, at Presbyterian Home, Johnstown. Born May 17, 1916, in Johnstown, son of John J. and Sara (Crossen) Hynes. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Anna Krisko; twin sister, Rita Keim; and all of his sisters and brothers, namely: Elizabeth Simsie, Mary Euen and Richard, Danny, Thomas, John and Corneleus Hynes. Survived by these children: Ann A., widow of William Zalesky, Johnstown; Rita, wife of Richard Peschock, North Huntingdon; Regis F. Jr., married to the former Christine Hribar; Mary, wife of Felix Tomkosky; and Alicia, wife of Foster Garrison, all of Johnstown; Terrence, married to the former Barbara Varner, Hanover; and Dennis, married to the former Rochelle Hribar, Johnstown; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Retired structural painter foreman for Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member of St. Columba Catholic Church, where funeral will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday by the Franciscan Friars, OFM, Conv. Committal, Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday.
