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. Born March 9, 1982, in Johnstown, son of C. Dean and Melissa (Erickson) Snyder. Preceded in death by brother, Todd Ryan Snyder; paternal grandparents, Dean and Jean Snyder; and maternal grandparents, Charles and Mabel Erickson. Survived by parents of Mundys Corner; brother, Jason Scott, and wife, Kelly, of Pittsburgh; niece, Trinity Hope Snyder, Strongstown; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Graduate of Central Cambria High School. 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, Pastor Frank Hodges officiating. Interment, Prospect Cemetery, Portage.
SOWERBROWER - Frederick J.
SOWERBROWER - Frederick J., 61, of Elton, passed away on Sept. 14, 2007, at Windber Hospice. Son of Charles W. and A. Mildred (Leaper) Sowerbrower. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, William Leaper and Marjorie Seminsky; and infant siblings, Charles and Janet Sowerbrower. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 40 years, the former Linda Gearhart, whom he married Sept. 23, 1967, in Elton; a son, James F., married to the former Lynn Ann Podrebarac, Latrobe; a daughter, Susan Lynn Sowerbrower, Elton; granddaughter, Jacquelyn Ann Sowerbrower, Latrobe; mother-in-law, Ida Gearhart, Elton; siblings, Edward, married to Evelyn, Johnstown; Beverly Penrod, Johnstown; Arnold "Dean," married to Delores, Jacksonville, Ark.; Raymond, married to Sherry, Johnstown; Margaret "Peg," wife of Clayton Irish, Gladwin, Mich.; Doris Sowerbrower, Johnstown; Judith, wife of Daniel Ritchey, Johnstown; Ronald, married to Patricia, Johnstown; and Donald, married to Deborah, Deltona, Fla.; sister-in-law, Shirley Leaper, Levittown, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fred was a member of Dunmyer Lutheran Church, where he was an active committee and council member for many years. He retired after 30 years of service from Moxham National Bank. Fred enjoyed the outdoors, planting flowers, gardening and spent the majority of his time with his family and friends. Fred was an exceptionally devoted husband, father and grandfather, who gave unselfishly of himself. He especially loved the time spent with his granddaughter, Jackie. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dunmyer Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Nila Cogan officiating. Interment will be held at Dunmyer Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Dunmyer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 189, Elton, Pa. 15934, or to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, Pa. 15963 in memory of Fred.
COSTLOW - Betty
COSTLOW - Betty, 83, 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 Feb. 14, 2004. Funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Visitation BVM Catholic Church, the Rev. Richard Clark. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday.
DESPOY - Violet Mae (Lamoreaux)
DESPOY - Violet Mae (Lamoreaux), 83, 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 Feb. 15, 2004, at Altoona Hospital. Born Sept. 5, 1920, in Idemer, a daughter of Herbert and Helen (Sutton) Lamoreaux. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph, on June 10, 1981; grandson, Jimmy Despoy, on Sept. 27, 1999; brothers, Forest Lamoreaux, Ralph Engle and Fred Hofer; and sister, Geraldine (Lamoreaux) Burkey. Last surviving member of her family. Survived by children, Joseph (Gail Spinelli), Greenville, Pa.; Richard (Rose Shilling), Patton; Patricia (Martin Willett), Patton; James (Debbie Mulraney and Ashlee and Nicole), Patton; and Terry Despoy, Altoona; grandchildren, Linda (Despoy) Russo, Altoona; James Despoy, Seville, Ohio; Joseph Despoy, Valparaiso, Ind.; Jamie, Kelly, Scott and Dana Despoy, all of Patton; Michele (Willett) Greer, Woodbridge, Va.; Aimee Willett-Westrick, Vinco; and Justin Despoy, Patton; and several nephews and a niece. Retired as a nurse's aide from Ebensburg State School and Hospital (Ebensburg Center). Previously employed by Puritan Shirt Factory, Altoona, and Van Heusen Shirt Factory, Patton. Member of Patton Fire Ladies Auxiliary. Attended Patton Presbyterian Church and also Trinity United Methodist Church, both of Patton. Friends will be received from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Homes Inc., 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. Additional viewing will be from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, by the Rev. Joy Blackburn. Committal at Fairview Cemetery. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, who loved sitting outside in the summer, spending time with her family, going to Atlantic City, traveling and especially family visits. www.stevensfh.com.
EVANS - Twila L. (Morris)
EVANS - Twila L. (Morris), 88, Fourth Street, Acosta, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Feb. 15, 2004, at the Patriot Manor, Somerset. Born Dec. 29, 1915, in Elk Garden, W.Va., daughter of Charles H. and Laura J. (Rohrbaugh) Morris. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Lee W., Jan. 31, 1981; daughter, Patricia Ann Allen, Aug. 31, 1989; sister, Virginia Evans; and brothers, George, Joseph, Minor and James Morris. Survived by sons, Eugene, married to Shirley Tunstall, Sebastian, Fla.; Richard, married to Barbara Koontz, Elizabethtown; and Jeffrey, Stoystown R.D.; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; very special friend, Ramona Rizzo, Somerset; and brother, Jasper "Gabe" Morris, Keyser, W.Va. Member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stoystown. Had been a member of the Forbes Area Senior Citizens and the former Acosta Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Retired waitress at the Oakhurst Tea Room, Somerset R.D. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Walter L. Startzel officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
GRAUER - Mary (Kuba)
GRAUER - Mary (Kuba), 83, Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Westmont, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Feb. 13, 2004, at her residence. Born June 16, 1920, in Ambridge, Pa., daughter of Peter and Caroline (Kreneski) Kuba. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Carl R., 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 in 1978; and brothers, Michael, John and George Kuba. Survived by son, Richard, married to Sally, Hendersonville; grandchildren, Bernard Grauer, and his wife, Amanda, with son, Colin, Graham, N.C.; Benjamin Grauer, Charlotte, N.C.; Christine Grauer, UNC, Chapel Hill, N.C.; sister, Marge Banas; and brother, Andrew Kuba. She lived in New York City from 1936 until retiring to Johnstown in 1971. Friends received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Pastor Raymond Force. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
HARMOTTA - Nick
HARMOTTA - Nick, 75, Vintondale, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Feb. 15, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 13, 1928, in Green Township, Indiana County, son of the late John and Helen (Sposko) Harmotta. Preceded in death by son, Michael, two sisters and two brothers. Survived by wife of 53 years, Margaret "Peggy" Harmotta; daughters, Linda, wife of Larry Mack, Tennessee; Barbara, wife of C. Edward Shestak, DuBois; and Kathy Jo, wife of Tony Columbus, Vintondale; seven grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters. Also survived by three sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Korean and World War II Army veteran. Member of Nanty Glo American Legion, Vintondale VFW and Vintondale Fire Company. Retired moulder from U.S. Steel Corp., Johnstown. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, the Rev. Rich Stock officiating. Military rite by local veterans organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nick's memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Vintondale.
HAYMAKER - Robert R. Sr.
HAYMAKER - Robert R. Sr., 59, 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 Feb. 14, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born July 6, 1944, in Johnstown son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Uncapher) Haymaker. Preceded in death by daughters, Bernadine and Loxie, three brothers and three sisters. Survived by wife, Vivian L. (Brady) Haymaker, and these children, Robert R. Haymaker Jr., Johnstown; Tammy L. Gombert, Hazelton, Pa.; James P. Haymaker, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; and Connie S. Wills, Johnstown. Also five grandchildren. Brother of William F. Haymaker, Vinco; Betty Fisher, Johnstown; and Shirley Ellis, Nanty Glo. Member of the Red Cross, where he taught CPR and first aid and was a part of the AFES. Cub Scout leader, Pack 238, and Boy Scout leader, Troop 238. Retired bricklayer for Bethlehem Steel. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at William T. Hindman Funeral Home, Chandler Avenue, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Edward Albert. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the family.
LINGENFELTER - The Rev. Homer W.
LINGENFELTER - The Rev. Homer W., 89, Everett, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004. He was Born Nov. 4, 1914, in East Freedom, a son of Harvey and Gertrude Lingenfelter. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary E. "Bessie" (Meztgar) Lingenfelter; four children, Linda, Jerome, Joel and Cary; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles and Galen; and a sister, Iona. Rev. Lingenfelter was a graduate of the Altoona Bible Institute, Class of 1952. He was instrumental in the foundation of the Everett Grace Brethren Church, founded Nov. 4, 1951, where he was the first pastor, until retiring in 1981. Through his "Question and Answer Bible Class," he helped to form three new churches in the Cumberland area. He loved to preach God's word through his hospital and radio ministry programs. He enjoyed baseball, playing and officiating in the Claysburg Twilight League, reading and playing golf. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, in the Everett Grace Brethren Church, with Pastor Ken Korn, Pastor Floyd Rinehart and Pastor Robert Salazar officiating. Friends may call at Dalla Valle Funeral Service, Main Street, Everett, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the hour of service at the church. Interment, Everett Cemetery.
MARKS - Janet Louise (Fullerton)
MARKS - Janet Louise (Fullerton), 76, of Schrader Avenue, 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 Feb. 13, 2004, at Loudoun Hospital Center, Leesburg, Va. Born May 13, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Freeman F. Sr. and Helen I. (Shea) Fullerton and devoted wife of the late H. William Marks Jr. Mother of Jennifer L. Holder, wife of Fred J. Holder, Leesburg, Va., and son, William B. Marks, husband of Eva Beiner, Revere, Mass. Proud grandmother of Jason Holder and Rachel, Sarah and Zachary Marks. Preceded in death by brothers, Freeman F. Fullerton Jr. and Robert A. Fullerton. Survived by sisters-in-law, Jean Fullerton and Dorothy Fullerton, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Janet was a 1945 graduate of Westmont-Upper Yoder High School and a member of the Belmont United Methodist Church. She had been employed as a hostess with the Jolly Roger restaurant for many years, was a dedicated volunteer at Mercy Medical Center and most recently, was awarded the Richard G. Baker Volunteer Award for her dedicated service to the Community Arts Center of Cambria County. Her most treasured moments were spent cross-stitching, crafting and spending time with her family and large circle of wonderful friends. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at Belmont United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, the Rev. David Evans officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown, Pa. 15907, or Belmont United Methodist Church, 107 Coldren St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904.
