TERCEK - Robert L.
TERCEK - Robert L., 65, 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 July 31, 2004, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Barnabas Chapel, Bon Air, the Rev. Robert Ruston. Committal, Richland Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society, 351 Budfield St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904.
THOMAS - Doris B.
THOMAS - Doris B., 82, of Hastings, 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. 1, 2004, at Miners Medical Center. Born April 2, 1922, in Elder Township, the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Ann (Fitch) McGlynn. Preceded in death by husband, Russell; sons-in-laws, Donald Myers and Paul J. Woods; and sister, Bridget McGlynn. Survived by children, Bernard of Portage; Elizabeth Myers, Mary Catherine Graboski, Frances Myers, Russell Jr. and Philip, all of Northern Cambria; Margaret Woods, Janice Hollen and Patricia Westrick, all of Hastings; and Bridget Straw of Kentucky; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Easly Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Hastings, with interment in church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Society.
BEITEL - Adolph Jr.
BEITEL - Adolph Jr. "Audy," 99, 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 July 15, 2004. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Saville (Johnson) Beitel. Survived by son, Richard, married to the former Chelsea Robeson, Florida. Grandfather of Stacey Conklin, Terri Beitel and Brooks and Colby Weaver, and great-grandfather of Taylor and Jonathan Conklin and Samuel Weaver. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery Chapel, the Rev. David Evans.
BODZIAK - Charles S.
BODZIAK - Charles S., 88, Stonycreek Street, Boswell, 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. 15, 2004, at Somerset Hospital. Born Sept. 1, 1915, in Boswell, son of George and Catherine (Ryniak) Bodziak. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary Murray and Blanche Steve; and brother, Stanley. Survived by wife of 65 years, the former Catherine Rubinski; children, the Rev. Father Charles F., pastor of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Cassandra, and St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Wilmore; Sr. Helen Therese, OSF, Bernadine Franciscan, Dearborn, Mich.; and John G., Somerset; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Walter, Hollsopple. United in marriage Feb. 4, 1939. Lifelong member of the former St. Stanislaus Church, now part of All Saints Catholic Parish, where he was a former custodian and served as the faithful caretaker at St. Stanislaus Cemetery for approximately 50 years. Also a member of the UMWA and the PNA and life member of the Jenner Rod and Gun Club. Retired area coal miner with approximately 42 years' service. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday at All Saints Church, Boswell, with his son, the Rev. Father Charles F. Bodziak, celebrant, with concelebrating priests officiating. Committal, St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Association, 400 Luray Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15904, would be appreciated.
CHARLTON - Emma Jean (Smith)
CHARLTON - Emma Jean (Smith), 66, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Boswell and Somerset, 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. 15, 2004, at the Bon Secours-Holy Family Regional Hospital, Altoona. Born Feb. 3, 1938, in Boswell, the daughter of Dewey and Alma (DeLozier) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Marietta Giffin; and brother, Chester A. Survived by husband, Jason "Ray" Charlton; son, David J., and fiancee, Amy Renee Berkheimer, Hollidaysburg; and sisters, Helen, widow of Ray Weigle, Friedens, and Roberta Ling-Kaulp, Mansfield, Ohio. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A 1956 graduate of the former JBJ Joint High School, Boswell. Former employee of Selected Risks, Somerset. Would have observed 38th wedding anniversary Dec. 24, 2004. Member of the Hollidaysburg Church of God. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell. Interment, Odd Fellows Cemetery, Stoystown.
CHRIST - David L. Jr.
CHRIST - David L. Jr., 27, 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 Aug. 14, 2004, at home. Born Jan. 17, 1977, in Johnstown, son of David L. Sr. and Alice M. (Hawksworth) Christ. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather. Survived by maternal grandparents, George and Ruth Hawksworth, Portage; paternal grandmother, Josephine Christ, St. Michael; parents, Portage; sister, Janelle, wife of Joseph Molosky, Saxton; loving soul mate, Dawn M. Heidler; and daughters, Carrie, Ashley and Meagan, all of Portage. He is a 1995 graduate of Portage Area High School and a 1999 graduate of St. Francis University, where he earned a bachelor of science degree. He was employed by Kimball Engineering. Member of Saxton Sportsmen and VFW, the Keils Pool League and Mainline Eight-Ball League. David was an avid hunter. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Jonathan Bell. Interment, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Blue Knob.
COLE - Evelyn J.
COLE - Evelyn J., 92, Dale, 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. 14, 2004, at home. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Michael Clark. Interment, Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lee Regional Hospice, 117 Work Drive, Johnstown, Pa. 15904.
HORNER - Elaine Elizabeth Porter
HORNER - Elaine Elizabeth Porter, 55, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Pottsville, 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 Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 34 years, Thomas E. Horner, formerly of Waterford, Ligonier Township; a son, Brian K. Horner, Williamsport, Md.; and her mother and father-in-law, Eugene and Dorothy Horner, Waterford. Family will receive friends from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Snyder Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory, Bell and E. Church streets, Ligonier. Services will be held at 1 p.m. in the Waterford Christian Church with the Rev. Samuel Batten officiating. Everyone will go directly to the church.
KUSH - William G.
KUSH - William G., 75, New Paris, 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. 15, 2004. Born Aug. 22, 1928, in Windber, son of Michael and Helen (Fetsko) Kush. Preceded in death by parents; infant son, Terry; and sister, Katherine; and infant sister, Dorothy. Survived by wife, the former Dorothy Zuber; children, William Jr., married to Luann Egolf, Mifflinburg; Robert, married to Rhonda Nave, Newville; Beverly, married to Robert Sell, New Paris; and Michael, married to Lisa Smith, Carlisle; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Jane Oberjosh of North Tonawanda, N.Y. Member of Dunnings Creek Church of the Brethren. Bethlehem Steel Mill employee of 33 years. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Edward Blackburn Funeral Home, Pleasantville, Pastor Allen Brumbaugh officiating. Interment at Bedford County Memorial Park.
MOON - Blanche Eveline (Wagner)
MOON - Blanche Eveline (Wagner), Johnstown, went to be with her Savior, while living with her daughter. Born in Salisbury, daughter of the late Charles and Fannie Margaret (Garlitz) Wagner. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Preceded in death by husband, Warren L. Moon; sisters, Marrea Gonder, Florence Slickerman and Lillian Cochrane; and brothers, Earl, Harry, Harvey, Ernest and Lee Wagner. Survived by daughter, Patricia, married to Paul Rhoades; grandson, Patrick Warren Moon Rhoades; and devoted caregivers, Peggy Sherry and Jean Swinger. She was a graduate of Salisbury High School, Katherman's Business School and attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and the Dale Carnegie workshop. Blanche retired as a supervisor and case manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Former secretary for the city of Johnstown Mayor K.O. Tompkins and supervisor for the American Red Cross. A member of the Pennsylvania Association of Retired State Employees and DPW Ten-Year Club and a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ at St. Paul's in Salisbury and St. Paul's in Johnstown. She was a loving mother and grandmother, respected and well-liked by friends and all who knew her. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 145 Ohio St., the Rev. Dr. Robert Abarno officiating. Contributions in memory of Blanche may be made to the church.
