WILL - Phyllis
WILL - Phyllis L., 88, Stadium Street, Berlin, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at home. Mrs. Will was Born in New Baltimore, Somerset County, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1919, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Elizabeth (Fochtman) Leonard. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Baltimore. Phyllis was the wife of Harold F. Will, whom she married on July 9, 1940. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, JoAnn Hickey, Bedford; son, Don, husband of Norma Jean (Smith) Lynch, New Baltimore; daughter, Dorothy Ann, wife of Buster Schrock, Winchester, Va.; daughter, Sandra L., wife of Lewis Little, New Baltimore; daughter, Marge E., wife of Kerry Claycomb, Berlin; son, Gary F., husband of Margery (Landis) Will, Berlin; daughter, Christine M., wife of John Santichen, Johnstown; daughter, Lynn C.; and daughter, Auda, Berlin. She also is survived by 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers, Hubert and Bruce; sisters, Vera Glessner, Dorothy Lynch and Helen Murphy; and also Jim Lynch and Katie Keller. Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, with Father Allan Zeth, celebrant. Committal service will be held at St. John's Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where a vigil for the deceased will be held in Thursday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com.
BLOUGH – Eleanor I.
BLOUGH – Eleanor I., 78, formerly of Geistown, passed away at Laurel View Village. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, where funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Father Richard Tomkosky. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery.
DAVIS – Harry I.
DAVIS – Harry I., 78, 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 Sept. 13, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 9, 1929, in Johnstown, son of Creed W. and Anna (Hickey) Davis. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Robert Davis; sister, Phyllis Hyndman; and sister-in-law, Mercedes (Knuff) Davis. Survived by loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy (Sebert) Davis, Johnstown; son, Greg Davis, Sun Prairie, Wis.; and daughter, Kathy, married to Michael Harris, Aiken, S.C.; grandchildren, Melissa and Amanda Harris, and Kevin Davis; brothers, Walter, married to Nerene (Harrington) Davis; and Herbert Davis, both of Johnstown; Edward, married to Nancy (Luther) Davis, Dunedin, Fla.; sister, Credene, married to Eugene Bucco, Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Florence, married to George Morris, Johnstown. Graduate of Ferndale High School, class of 1949; attended Lock Haven University and played football for both schools. Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, serving in the First Calvary Artillery Division. He received the meritorious sportsmanship award for football in the Army. After leaving the Army, he went to work for GTE as an equipment installer and retired from GTE/Verizon in 1993 after 43 years. Member of Korean Veterans Association Post 1, Ferndale Historical Society, and Our Mother of Sorrows Church. He was an avid tennis player and sports fan. He will be remembered most for his complete dedication to his wife, family and Catholic faith. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, by the Very Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, VF. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Committal, Grandview Cemetery.
FRICK – Evelyn K.
FRICK – Evelyn K., 84, Atrium Manor, formerly of Ferndale since 1922, 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. 13, 2007. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Angelo J. Patti. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Geisel Funeral Home, Dale, where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday.
NEWMAN – Ezra E. “Amos”
NEWMAN – Ezra E. “Amos,” 89, Cairnbrook, passed away Sept. 14, 2007, at home surrounded by his family and now is with his savior. Born Sept. 6, 1918, the son of the late Fred and Laura Newman. Preceded in death by wife of 63 years, the former Justine Gordon; two brothers; two sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Abigail “Abby” Leon. Survived by children, Janet (Wallace) Buelow, Arizona; Dolly (Alan) Boring, North Carolina; Fredrick (Gloria) Newman, Scio, Ohio; Shirley (Roy) Spidle, Akron, Ohio; Thomas (Judy) Newman, Akron, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his brothers and sister, Fred (Roberta), James (Caroline), David (Millie), Robert (Gloria), Wilma (Ben) Hilyard, Richard, Donald (Sue), and longtime friend, Pearl. Amos was retired from Akron Standard Mold, a former UMWA coal miner, a member of the Central City Christian Church and he loved to hunt and fish with his many buddies. He never met a stranger and had a heart of gold, always willing to help those in need. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Central City Christian Church, Pastor Randy Reynolds and the Rev. Gene Daley officiating. Interment, Daley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made to Regional Hospice of Windber or the Christian Church in Amos’ memory.
NIESSNER – Alvin H.
NIESSNER – Alvin H., 93, of 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 Sept. 14, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 15, 1914, in Johnstown, son of Herman F. and Mary E. (Berkey) Niessner. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Goehres); and sister, Mary Clossin. Survived by son, Richard A., Johnstown, and a sister, Virginia N. Hess, Atlanta. Member of Zion Lutheran Church and life member of the Elks. He was an avid bowler, and he and Betty enjoyed traveling. Retired electrician with Bethlehem Steel Corp., with 25 years’ service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. Michael Van Dyke. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 613 Locust St., Johnstown, Pa. 15901.
PORTA – Sister Mary de Paul
PORTA – Sister Mary de Paul, 94, member of the Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, 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. 14, 2007, at Mercy Center, Dallas, Pa. Born Mary Thelma Porta Oct. 25, 1912, in Altoona, daughter of the late James J. and Sarah (Chirdon) Porta. Preceded in death by brothers: James, Lawrence, Joseph, Augustine, Floyd and George; and sisters: Coletta, Thelma, Barbara and Teresa Pruznak. Survived by sister, Sara L. Minster, Phoenix; 24 nieces and nephews; and her Sisters in the Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Sister received her elementary education in Altoona and graduated from Mount Aloysius Academy in 1937. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Cresson in February 1930, and made her profession of vows in 1932. Sister de Paul was in the last group to make first profession in the Cresson Novitiate. The Novitiate moved to Baltimore two weeks after her profession, and her name is listed last as a member of the Cresson Novitiate in the Ireland Archives. Sister de Paul received her bachelor of arts degree from College Misericordia and a master of science degree in Library Science from Villanova University. She ministered in the Altoona-Johnstown diocese for 60 years, in the Pittsburgh diocese for five years and in the Harrisburg diocese for one year. Sister retired in July 1998 from Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown. Sister de Paul received a Diocesan Education Award, and the Prince Gallitzin Cross Award in 1998. In 1998, she retired to the Ministry of Prayer, and lived in Johnstown and Cresson before moving to Mercy Center, Dallas, in November 2005. Family and friends received from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson. Committal, Sisters of Mercy Cemetery, Cresson. Memorial contributions in the name of Sister M. de Paul Porta may be made to the Retirement Fund, Sisters of Mercy, Mid-Atlantic Community, P.O. Box 369, Dallas, Pa. 18612.
SEVER – Pamela L. (Shaffer)
SEVER – Pamela L. (Shaffer), 50, of Patton, 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. 14, 2007, at her home. Born April 27, 1957, in Spangler, the daughter of Jacob and Doris (Yeckley) Shaffer, who survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son and nephew, Jeremy Shaffer. Pamela married her devoted husband, Lawrence Sever of Patton on Nov. 15, 1975, who survives. Survived by sons, Matthew, of Northern Cambria; Adam, and fiancee Alicia, of Lancaster; Robert and Shane, both at home. She is also survived by brothers and sisters, Yveonne Ritcha, and husband Joe of Lancaster; Rose McGovern of Cherry Tree; William Shaffer of Hastings; Wayne and Jeanne Shaffer of Ebensburg; Patrick and Elaine Shaffer of Ebensburg; Jacob and Brenda Shaffer of Bakerton; Jane and Walter DePetro of Cherry Tree; Carol and Jerry McGulick of Northern Cambria; John and Chris Shaffer of Lancaster; Jeffrey and Ann Marie Shaffer of St. Benedict; and Jennifer and Wayne Brown of Virginia. Pamela is also survived by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Patricia Sever of Patton; sisters-in-law, Teresa and James Mitasky of Northern Cambria; Michelle Romagna of Patton; Denise Zalisnock of Hastings; one brother-in-law, Edward Sever of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the wonderful hospice nurses, also aunts, Veronica Gregory and Vivian Anstead, for their tender care and devotion. Pam was a devoted wife, mother and sister who loved spending prime time with her sons and their many activities. She was Presbyterian by faith and loved gardening, in which she took great pride in her flowers. Pam will be sadly missed. Family will receive friends from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at McCabe Funeral Home, Patton. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Nadine Kinkaed and Pastor Marty Cartmel officiating.
SIEDLARCZYK – Helen D.
SIEDLARCZYK – Helen D., 88, of Lilly, passed away Sept. 14, 2007, at home. Born Sept. 27, 1918, in Lilly. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Nazat) Kondis. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew; grandson, Kevin; sisters, Mary and Anna; brothers, Andrew and Steve. She was the mother of Leonard, and wife, Marlene; James, and wife, Cindy; Andrew; Gerry, and wife, Laura; Louise Bocci; Irene, and husband, Rodney Geisbrecht; Carol, and husband, Pat Love; grandchildren, Bruce Bocci; Brian and Erika Geisbrecht; Jennifer and Dan Hoffmann; Nicole, Aaron and Alan Love; Monica and Andrea Siedlarczyk; also five great-grandchildren. Sister of Joseph, Elizabeth and Margie; sister-in-law, Margie Kondis; also good buddy, Rosie Przybys. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thomas F. Cloherty Funeral Home, Lilly. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Chapel, Portage Street, Lilly. Committal, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Lilly.
SNYDER – Joshua Dean
SNYDER – Joshua Dean, 25, of Mundys Corner, 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. 14, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, and from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethany United Methodist Church in Portage.
