OZECH - Kathleen B.
OZECH - Kathleen B. (Ozeck), 91, Richland Township, 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. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Henderson-Ketterer Funeral Home, Geistown.
RIGO - Robert C.
RIGO - Robert C., 53, 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. 15, 2004. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
SOWALLA - Michael L.
SOWALLA - Michael L., 61, Shepherd Road, Cherry Tree, 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. 16, 2004, at Miners Medical Center, Hastings. Born Feb. 7, 1943, in Spangler, son of the late Michael and Mary Ann (Prosky) Sowalla. Survived by wife, former Nancy Mondi, and children, Michael, and wife, Brenda (Noble), Cherry Tree; Lori, married to Frank Carruba, San Diego, Calif.; and Justine Fether, and fiance, Bruce Mason, Vintondale. Also grandchildren, Heather, Kayla and Michael Sowalla; Kathryn, Dominic and Angelo Carruba; and Samantha, Gabrielle and Derek Fether. Also survived by brother, Monty, and wife, Karen (Gray), Cherry Tree, and mother-in-law, Bernice Mondi, Northern Cambria. Former self-employed construction worker. Member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Long-Contres Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where vigil for the deceased will be held, and where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Committal at North Barnesboro Cemetery. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to Lee Regional Hospice, 117 Work Drive, Johnstown, Pa. 15904. www.long-contresfuneralhomes.com.
STRIMBOULIS - Sylvia L.
STRIMBOULIS - Sylvia L., 77, Sidman, formerly of Jersey City, N.J., 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 Windber Medical Center. Born June 25, 1926, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James N.; and several brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, Robert, married to former Sharon Robb, Johnstown; Allen, Bayonne, N.J.; and Pedro, Broken Arrow, Okla., and seven grandchildren. Member of Central City Christian Church and an associate member of the Grace and Hope Mission. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Central City Christian Church, the Rev. Randy Reynolds. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
VESPA - Stella V.
VESPA - Stella V., 91, Midland, Pa., formerly of Portage, 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, in Friendship Ridge, Brighton Township. Born Feb. 3, 1913, in Ghislarengo, Italy, the daughter of Guissepie and Teresa (Degiovanni) Valdengo. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Henry Vespa; son, Jimmy Vespa; and sisters, Mary Signorino and Catherine Marone. Survived by her grandson, the Rev. Rico J. Vespa, and wife, Bobbie, Midland, and great-granddaughter, Maria Lynn Bartko, Lacey, Wash. Sister of John Valdengo, Portage, and sister, Anna Szymanski, Williamsport. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Portage, Father Walter Moll, celebrant. Committal in St. Bartholomew Cemetery, Wilmore.
ARFORD - Ronald
ARFORD - Ronald, formerly of Robinson, Pa., Born March 8, 1929. Passed away March 30, 2004, in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. Preceded in death by parents, Russell and Cora (Donahue) Arford; and two brothers, Russell and Alvin. Survived by wife, Ramona; six children; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Kaufman and Rose A. Huegel, both of Johnstown; and Marjorie Hemming, Bedford; and aunt, Dorothy McClain, Robinson. Will be greatly missed by all. Barker Funeral Home, Salem, Ark. Burial Friday, April 2, 2004.
BACHANI - Stephen F.
BACHANI - Stephen F., 73, 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 March 30, 2004, at Windber Hospice. Born April 27, 1930, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Apolonia (Orshanski) Bachani. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by wife of 46 years, Rose (Vinero) of Johnstown. Brother of Mary Bogovich of Hammond, Ill.; Joseph Bachani Jr. and wife, Josephine, Johnstown; and Catherine Lugar of South Bend, Ind. Retired production recorder for the Gautier Division of the former Bethlehem Steel Corp. A 1949 graduate of Johnstown Catholic High School. Member of board of directors for Johnstown Cambria Federal Credit Union. Member of Knights of Columbus, Council 4164; Our Lady of the Alleghenies; and 4th Degree All Saints Assembly. District commander for Boy Scouts of America. Recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. Also a member of Woodvale Olympic Club and Athletic Club. A minister of welcome and Croatian choir member of St. Rochus Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., the Rev. Charles Amershek. Committal, St. Anthony Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held on Friday. The 4th Degree Knights will stand honor guard on Friday evening at the funeral home. Family requests in lieu of flowers please make donations to Windber Hospice or St. Rochus Renovation Fund.
FRANK - Kathryn H.
FRANK - Kathryn H., 84, Hanover, Md., formerly 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 March 29, 2004. Friends received from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Henderson-Ketterer Funeral Home, Geistown, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday.
GANTNER - Mrs. Pauline (Balog)
GANTNER - Mrs. Pauline (Balog), Stone Ridge, N.Y., Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died on March 27, 2004. Born in Windber, on Jan. 30, 1915. Preceded in death by husband, Nicholas Gantner; parents, Mary and George Balog; brother, Paul Chinchar; and sisters, Anna Fetchko and Mary Blacosky. Survived by daughter, Georgina (Gantner) Dickson; son, Nicholas Gantner; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Helen (Balog) Burch and Margaret Balog. Graduate of Windber High School, Conemaugh Valley Hospital School of Nursing and New York University. Served as clinical instructor at Fordham University Hospital and clinical instructor at Kingston Hospital School of Nursing, Kingston, N.Y. Her son is with the New York National Guard. Two grandsons are on active duty with the Army and one is currently serving in Iraq. Another grandson is on active duty with the Marines. A granddaughter is on active duty as an attorney with the U.S. Navy. Funeral services were held in Kingston, N.Y., on March 31, 2004.
HALL - Evada
HALL - Evada, 91, of Laurel Wood, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died March 30, 2004, at her residence. Born July 7, 1912, in Colquitt, N.C., daughter of Marion and Bessie (McCoy) Chatman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, the Rev. H. W. Hall; sisters, Alice McGowan and Frances Taylor; and brother, James Branch. Survived by children, Blanche, married to William Jackson, and Donald H., married to the former Arvella "Jean" Thomas, all of Johnstown; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by three sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Member of Pilgrim Church of God in Christ, Johnstown District Missionary for Church of God in Christ for over 40 years, first chairman of state supervisor of women's department emeritus and was also an evangelist for over 40 years. Retired nurse's aide from Conemaugh Memorial Hospital. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Pilgrim Church of God in Christ, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Elder Robert T. Scholfield, Elder Reed Moore and Bishop James M. Foster. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
