PLUMMER - Martin H.
PLUMMER - Martin H., 41, of Franklin Park, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Saturday, June 12, 2004, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Alicia Slade. Martin is the dear son of Harry and Stella (Mullen) Plummer of Loretto. Loving brother of Laura Richard (Doug) of Mashpee, Mass.; Theresa Collins (Allen) of Odessa, Fla.; Stephen Plummer of Sarasota, Fla.; and Rachel Stintzcum (David) of Brick, N.J. Marty is the son-in-law of Barbara Slade, and her beloved friend, Ralph Scobbo. He was the brother-in-law of Christopher Slade of New Jersey and Douglas and Adam Slade, both of Pittsburgh. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Martin was CEO and business owner of Plummer Slade Inc., a computer networking firm located in downtown Pittsburgh, since 1988. He attended St. Michael Grade School in Loretto and was a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School, Ebensburg. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock University and received an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at T.B. Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. John Neumann Church, 2230 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237, (412)366-2020. Interment will follow in North Side Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation. www.devlinfuneralhome.com.
POPOVICH - Janice M.
POPOVICH - Janice M., 67, 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 June 12, 2004, in Country Living Estate, Sidman. Born April 12, 1937, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Leffler) Koontz. Survived by beloved husband, William F. Popovich; and these children, Patricia, wife of Robert Pruchnicki, Brecksville, Ohio; William Popovich Jr., married to Annette Easter, Bedford; Michael Popovich, married to Karen Sikirica, Johnstown; and Kathleen, wife of Scott Miller, Kennett Square, Pa.; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and William III Popovich and Kelly Pruchnicki. A sister of Donn Koontz, Davidsville; Terry Koontz, Seward; and Linda Belz, Ormond Beach, Fla. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Msgr. Raymond Balta. Inurnment, Grandview Mausoleum. Family requests in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Windber Hospice in memory of Janice Popovich.
REDDECLIFF - Melvin E.
REDDECLIFF - Melvin E. "Mel," 88, Critchfield Road, Friedens, 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 11, 2004, at Somerset Hospital. Born March 27, 1916, in Mine 40, Windber, son of William J. Sr. and Clara M. (Martin) Reddecliff. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 63 years, the former Caroline P. Blickenstaff, Dec. 27, 2003; and sister, Doris Reffner. Survived by these children, Richard, married to Vonelle Griffin, Sarasota, Fla.; Janice, married to John Johnson, Marion Center; Sharon, married to Ken Hahn, Friedens; John, married to Jenny Eccleston, Isle of Wight, Great Britain; and Dennis, married to Natalie Codispoti, Titusville, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Eberhart, Johnstown, and Lois, married to Roy Hoskins, Willoughby, Ohio; brother, William J. Jr., married to Sally McDaniel, Johnstown R.D.; and brother-in-law, Jack Blickenstaff, married to Rose Parch, Tonawanda, N.Y. Graduate of the former Dale High School. Active member of the Laurel Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jennerstown, where he was a former council member and past president, lay assistant, Sunday school teacher, member of church bowling league and served on various committees, including being an active participant in the merger of the three churches that formed Laurel Trinity. Also longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America, having received numerous awards, including Lamb, Vigil Honor of the Order of the Arrow, Order of Merit, Wood Badge, Silver Beaver and Somerset County Distinguished Citizen (1992). Recently received recognition for 67 years in the BSA as an adult volunteer scouter. Other scouting activities included serving on the council executive board as a council camp chairman, the district committee, as a neighborhood commissioner and scout master and participating in the Pinewood and Klondike derbies. Began a Lone Scout Patrol, district Explorer Post and district Cub day camp. Volunteer for RSVP and MOW for approximately 16 years. Volunteer forester for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry with over 35 years of service. Loved nature and bird watching. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Laurel Trinity Church, the Rev. Jacquelyn S. Ahern officiating. Interment, Mount Zion Cemetery, Jenner Township, where Mel served many years on the Cemetery board. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Penns Wood Council of the BSA, 664 Old Tire Hill Road, Tire Hill, Pa. 15959, or to Laurel Trinity Church, Box 185, Jennerstown, Pa. 15547.
SIVULICH - Ann (Koses)
SIVULICH - Ann (Koses), 90, Pittsboro, N.C., formerly of Reitz No. 2, 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 11, 2004, in Durham, N.C. Born July 10, 1913, in Colver, daughter of Peter and Helen (Sokol) Koses. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George Sivulich Jr.; brother, Peter Koses; and sister, Mary Koses. Survived by daughter, Sandra, wife of Dr. David Ryan Cook, Pittsboro, N.C. Also two grandchildren and sister, Catherine Koses, Daytona Beach, Fla. Member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral liturgy will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the Very Rev. Daniel Loya. Interment, church Cemetery. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. Arrangements by the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber.
SUBOLESKI - Elizabeth A.
SUBOLESKI - Elizabeth A., 81, 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 June 12, 2004, in Palmyra, Pa. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Moskal & Kennedy Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. Patrick Church. Complete obituary in Tuesday's paper.
TODERO - Richard R.
TODERO - Richard R., 71, of Jerome, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died unexpectedly June 11, 2004, in Bedford County. Born Dec. 25, 1932, in Jerome, son of William T. and Blanche (Feight) Todero. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Mary Alma Kantz, March 17, 2004; sister, Eunice Ann Todero; and brother, William F. Todero. Survived by these children, Denise Ann Nosko, Windber; Richard D. Todero, married to the former Kathryn Spencer-Tauscher, of Coudersport; Kimberly Lynne Todero, and friend, Diane Lockner, of Rosemount, Minn.; Mark A. Todero, married to the former Tammy Horner, Pine Grove, Pa.; and Brian W. Todero, married to the former Ruth Fegley, of Pine Grove; grandchildren, Tomi Lynne Nosko; Brooke Lynne, Marisa Marie, Mark A. III, Angelica Marie, Nicholas and Jesse Alma Grace Todero; and Barry and Ryan Reichert. Brother of Shirley Weaver of Jerome and Sylvia Todero of Watertown, Mass. Brother-in-law of Esther Kantz, married to Patrick Bunn, Palmyra, N.J.; Fabio Kantz, Davidsville; John Micholick, Carpenters Park; Helen Kantz, Laurel, Miss.; and Shirley Todero, Pittsburgh. Also survived by hunting and fishing buddy, Henry Soha, and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors A 1951 graduate of Conemaugh Township Area High School. U.S. Army veteran, having served with C Company 1/110th, 28th Infantry Division Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Served in Germany during the Korean War and received the German Occupational Medal. Retired employee of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Car Shop Division. Member of Benscreek Evangelical Lutheran Church; the Greater Johnstown Lodge 538 F. & A.M.; the Oriental Commandery #61 Knights Templar; Altoona Consistory Jaffa Shriners; Portage Royal Arch Chapter 195; Jerome Post 802 American Legion; the New Baltimore Sportsmen; the Jerome Sportsmen; the Jenner Rod and Gun Club; and Jerome Nest 556 Polish Falcons of America. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, woodworking and spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. Friends were received Sunday evening and will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Route 403 and Church Road, Davidsville, where Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Friends also received from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Benscreek Lutheran Church, Pastoral leader, Larry C. Hoover, and Richard's daughter, Denise Nosko, CLP, officiating. Interment, Maple Spring Cemetery, near Jerome. Graveside military rites by members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.
BOWERS - Dorothy P.
BOWERS - Dorothy P., of Washington, D.C., 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 June 11, 2004. Beloved sister of Ben Bowers (Vicki) of Reading and Hilda Sconzo (Jim) of Oklahoma City, Okla. Also survived by five great-nieces and nephews, Adrienne, Shannon, Benjamin Matthew, Judy and Cathy; and numerous other family members. A memorial service will be held at noon Wednesday, June 16, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3655 Calvert St. N.W., Washington, D.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
CARLISS - John H.
CARLISS - John H., 86, of Carneys Point, 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 Sunday, June 13, 2004, at the HCR Manor Care, West Deptford, N.J. He has been a resident of Carneys Point for many years and son of the late Adam and Helen (Hudaky) Carliss. John was a retired guidance counselor and guidance director for the Penns Grove-Carneys Point School System from 1956 to 1979. Member of the Servicemen's Club and Battle of the Bulge veterans association. Elected to Windber Area Hall of Fame 1986. Starting fullback for the 1933 Pennsylvania state champion Windber Area High School football team. Graduated from West Virginia University, Class of 1941, where he was a three-year football letterman and was a captain in 3478th Ordnance M.A.M. Company during World War II. John was predeceased by wife, Carolyn (Bradway) Carliss; brothers, William, Sylvester and Ernest, and sisters, Eva Carliss and Amelia Best. Survived by sisters-in-law, Sherley Lezenby, Pennsville, N.J., and Evelyn L. Carliss, Johnstown; brother-in-law, Arthur Bradway, Carneys Point; nieces, E. Lynne Wright, Vero Beach, Fla.; Jean Best, Woodbury, N.J.; and Lynne A. Carliss, Fairfax, Va.; and nephews, William J. Carliss, Frederick, Md., and Jeff Richard, Polk City, Iowa. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, from the Adams Funeral Home, 18 E. Maple Ave., Penns Grove, N.J. Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment, Lawnside Cemetery, Pilesgrove, N.J. Arrangements by the Adams Funeral Home.
CHIRILLO - Joseph A.
CHIRILLO - Joseph A., 83, Johnstown, passed away June 13, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 30, 1920, in Madera, Pa., son of Joseph and Mary (Capatch) Chirillo. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Carmen, James and Peter; and sisters, Mary Chieppor Piro and Josephine Kapitan. Survived by beloved wife of 58 years, Fannie (Stumpo); children, Barbara J., married to Stephen McGill; Joseph F., married to Mitzi (Tracy), both of Bucks County; and Brian K., married to Peggy (Andreyo), Johnstown; beloved grandchildren, Dr. Kara, married to Matthew Davis; Stephen P. McGill; Brandon J., married to Dana; and Carrie, Marissa, Kate, Chad and Laura Chirillo; sister, Theresa Novelli; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Matilda Chirillo; Samuel Joseph and Pauline Stumpo; Mary Angello, married to Eugene Delusa; Dante "Doc," and Ruth Stumpo; Domenick "Mickey," and Josephine Stumpo; Anthony "Buck" Stumpo; Frank Jr. and Jeannie Stumpo; Louise and Edward Mattis; and James and Gail Stumpo; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. U.S. Navy veteran of World War II served in the Pacific Theater. Retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. as a bricklayer after 42 years of service. Life member of Sons of Italy Lodge 1614, where he was financial secretary for over 30 years; Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony's Council 9136; Holy Name Society; longtime treasurer of the Goodfellowship Steelworkers Bowling League; and St. Anthony Festival chairman for 25 years. Inducted into the Johnstown Metro Bowling League Hall of Fame. Life member of Menoher Post 155 VFW. Member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice in Joseph's memory.
CURRIE - Susan
CURRIE - Susan, 82, Charles (Seward), 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 13, 2004, at home. Born Jan. 11, 1922, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Margetan) Hammers. Also preceded in death by first husband, Paul Chernak; second husband, William A. Currie; sisters, Marion Billitteri, Rita Petriken and Margaret Smith; brothers, Michael Hammers and George Hammers Jr. Survived by son, Paul Chernak, Charles; sister, Irene Bross, Johnstown; and several nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Michael VanDyke. Interment, Armagh Cemetery.
