JAKELL - John
JAKELL - John R. "Tim," 72, 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. 21, 2007, at Laurel Wood Care Center. Born Aug. 15, 1935, in Johnstown, son of the late John and Luella (Williamson) Jakell. Survived by brothers and sister, Edwin C., New Port Richey, Fla.; Elsie J. Jakell, St. Augustine, Fla.; and Dick, South Park. Member of Roxbury St. Paul's United Methodist Church, NRA and Upper Yoder Township Volunteer Fire Company, where he served as past president, fire chief for 18 years and was currently a trustee. He was an avid fisherman. Retired employee of U.S. Post Office. Army and Navy veteran. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Wayne D. Sedei. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
LANTZY - L. Richard
LANTZY - L. Richard, 48, 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. 21, 2007, as a result of an assault. Born Aug. 18, 1959, in Indiana. Preceded in death by father, two brothers and one sister. Survived by mother, Harriett; cousin, Jim Robinson; five brothers; four sisters; and many nieces and nephews. He was employed by Grandview Cemetery. Family and friends received from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bence-Mihalcik Funeral Home, 965 Philadelphia St., Indiana. Interment is private.
MARTIN - Richard
MARTIN - Richard E., 54, Cumming, Ga., passed away Aug. 9, 2007. Richard was Born April 22, 1953, to his parents, John and Louise Martin, in Spangler. He attended Bishop Carroll High School and University of Steubenville in Ohio, where he graduated in 1975. Richard had resided in the Atlanta area since 1975. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and John Petro, Southlake, Texas; nephew, Mark Petro, and niece, Susan Nixon, both of Indianapolis; close friend, Joan Martin, Decatur, Ga.; and several other relatives and close friends. A celebration of life gathering will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Highland Tapp in Virginia Highlands, Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or to the charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements.
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. Born April 9, 1903, in Johnstown, daughter of Joseph and Susan (Nagy) Bakos. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Thomas R. McNamara "Dooley"; 12 brothers and sisters; and last sister was Margaret Palko, 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 June 28, 2007. Former bookkeeper for Forest Lawn Cemetery and a former member of the Hungarian Reform Church, Cambria City. 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.
MYERS - Alvin
MYERS - Alvin D., 74, 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 August 21, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 15, 1933, in Johnstown, son of the late Clarence and Dora (Carney) Myers. Preceded in death by wife, the former Doris G. Ryan, and grandson, Eric Weingartner. Survived by these children: Deborah, married to Tim Clark, Rockwell, N.C.; David, married to the former D. Diane Swansiger, Sterling, Va.,; and Diane Weingartner, Johnstown. Also survived by six grandchildren. Alvin retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 32 years of service and was an Army veteran with the 11th Airborne Division. Alvin was employed at Benshoff Hill Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hindman Funeral Homes -- Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., Johnstown. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
PAPUGA - Agnes
PAPUGA - Agnes M., 81, Johnstown, passed away Aug. 20, 2007. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Henderson-Makuchan Funeral Home, Conemaugh. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday at Assumption Church of the BVM.
RIEK - Joseph
RIEK - Joseph George, P.E., 61, Granby, Conn., passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, at Hartford Hospital. He was Born in Johnstown on March 26, 1946, son of the late Arthur W. and Petronilla Riek. Joseph served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a professional engineer and president of Riek Engineering Inc. A licensed pilot, his greatest joy was flying his home-built airplane that took him 32 years to build. He is survived by his wife, Mary Riek; a son, Christopher J., and his wife, Karen Riek, Medford, Mass.; a daughter, Kerry Anne Riek, Wilmington, Del.; a brother, Allen A., and his wife, Samrong Riek; a niece, Kathleen S. Seacatt; and a nephew, Nuam Arthur Riek, all of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, Conn. 06450. Hayes-Huling -- Carmon Funeral Home, Granby, has care of arrangements.
ROBERTS - Richard
ROBERTS - Richard L. "Rick," 58, Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Jenner Township, Somerset County, 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 Steubenville. Born April 26, 1949, in Somerset, son of Clair H. and Esther V. (Shaulis) Roberts. Preceded in death by father, April 9, 1999, and daughter, Jennifer L. Roberts, Jan. 13, 2004. Survived by mother, Jenner Township; son, Michael, married to former Maria Baem, Fremont, Ohio; daughter, Jessica, married to SFC Jeffrey Baker, Columbus, Ohio; grandson, Cole Baker; and granddaughters, Olivia Baker and Chelsea Roberts. Brother of Arthur J., York; Jeffrey L., married to former Joy Thomas, Tridelphia, W.Va.; Brenda E. Roberts, Jenner Township; and Brian A., married to former Joyce Bittlebrun, Jenner Township. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and former wife, Gail (Eller) Lash, Ashtabula, Ohio. U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam War. A 1967 graduate of former Jenner-Boswell High School. Millwright for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Member of USWA. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home -- Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Gary W. Anderson officiating. Interment, Beam Cemetery, near Gray, with military honors by Somerset County Honor Guard. Donations in Rick's memory may be sent to Valley Hospice, 380 Summit Ave., Steubenville, Ohio 43952.
TANASE - James
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. Born May 19, 1930, in Johnstown, son of Angelo and Sadie (Pingtella) Tanase. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Sylvester "Buster" and Henry; and half- brother, Frank Sciotto. Survived by fiancee, Dolores Rubal; sister, Josephine Tanase, with whom he resided; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Tanase and Katie Tanase; and many nieces and nephews. A 1950 Graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. Retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 34 years in Gautier Division as a crane operator. Member of Greater Johnstown High School Alumni Association, Notre Dame Club Central PA, Union Social Club, Johnstown Football Club and Retired Men's Club. Life member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, formerly St. Anthony's, where funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Leo F. Arnone. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 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
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. Born Oct. 29, 1921, in Tars, Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Anthony and Freda (Dhary) Abraham. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. Walukas, in 1968; sisters, Josephine, Catherine, Emma and Roseline; and brothers, George, Thomas and Alex. She is survived by her longtime companion, Paul Mauthe; sisters, Geraldine, wife of Nicholas Safina, and Pauline Rose, both of Johnstown; nieces, Dorothy Rose Polke, Bernetta Rose Chicarell and Janice Sramanek; and nephews, Gary McLoota and Joseph Safina. Molly formerly was employed at Glosser Brothers, and a loyal member of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 111 Alberta Ave., where friends will be received Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. and the Trisagion prayers will be sung at 8 pm. 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. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to St. Mary's Antiochian Building Fund, in Molly's memory. Arrangements by Picking-Treece-Bennett, West Hills.
