ROBERTS - Donald R.
ROBERTS - Donald R., 85, Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, 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 16, 2004, at home with family present. Born Aug. 24, 1918, in South Fork, son of late Richard and Grace Roberts. Survived by wife of 62 years, Martha (King); children, Barry, Rex (Louise); grandchildren, Eric, Scott and Lori Roberts; and four great-grandchildren. World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Visitation: 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, Ohio. www.monreal.com
SIMPSON - Ida R. (Laposata)
SIMPSON - Ida R. (Laposata), 93, Johnstown, passed away June 16, 2004, at Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born May 5, 1911, in Beaverdale, daughter of Samuel and Biagia (Scavone) Laposata. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Earl J.; sisters, Epifania Mazzarese, Mildred Michael, Catherine DiFalco, and Teresa Polonia; brothers, Joseph and Charles. Survived by brother, Vincent, married to Mary Berardis; loving nieces, Rose Perry and Beatrice Magyar; also other nieces and nephews. No public visitation. Private funeral service and committal at St. Anthony Cemetery. Special "thank you" to Allegheny Lutheran Home for "tender loving care." Memorial Mass at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.
TRAPANOTTO - Frank S.
TRAPANOTTO - Frank S., 87, Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Johnstown and South Fork, 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. He was a former member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Very Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, V.F. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Committal, St. Anthony Cemetery, with military rite by the ritual team. Contributions can be made to Osteoarthritis Foundation in his memory.
TROVATO - Basil V. Sr.
TROVATO - Basil V. Sr., 90, 1276 Centennial Drive, Windber, 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 17, 2004, at Windber Medical Center. Born Aug. 3, 1913, in San Piero Patti, Italy, son of the late Anthony and Anna (Corica) Trovato. Also preceded in death by wife, the former Mary Louise Pierre, in 1989; and grandson, Anthony Trovato. Survived by these children: Anthony, Windber; Basil Jr., married to the former Michele Kiser, Johnstown; Adeline, wife of James Fry, Tamarac, Fla.; Carmen, married to the former Frances Palumbo, Windber; Mary Ellen McMillan; and Edward, married to the former Nancy Shiffhauer, both of Johnstown; and Robert, Hollywood, Fla.; also 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Katie Morbit, Richland; and Albert Finella; and Steve and Ellen Costantino, all of Windber. Basil was a coal miner for 42 years. He liked to hunt and was an avid fisherman and baseball fan. Member of Windber Sportsmen's Club; UMWA; and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, TOR Franciscans. Committal, church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Meek Funeral Home Inc., Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held.
BAVDEK - Maj. Frank O.
BAVDEK - Maj. Frank O., U.S. Army, retired, 72, Benshoff Hill, 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 17, 2004, at home. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Clement's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Robert M. Radasky and Col. Father Frank Ziemkiewicz. Committal, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. Graveside military service will be held by 464 Chemical Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, Johnstown.
BENNETT - David Joseph
BENNETT - David Joseph "Joe," 50, of 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 17, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. He was Born Feb. 19, 1954, in Johnstown, the son of the late Orlo "Don" and Elaine Margaret (Dietrick) Bennett. Also preceded in death by brother, Thomas A. Bennett. Survived by daughters, Melissa, wife of Ed Letender, Finleyville, Pa., and Kristen, fiancee of John Hall, Seward; grandchildren, Thomas and Ashley; brothers, D. James, married to Terri (Higgins) Bennett, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Timothy A., married to Diane (Kisamore) Bennett, Kent, Ohio; sister-in-law, Donna (West) Bennett, New Florence; and friend, Edie (Moon) Rummell, Johnstown. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Ronald Emory. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Laurel Valley Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 398, New Florence, Pa.
BRACKEN - William D.
BRACKEN - William D., 84, Altoona, formerly of Nanty Glo, 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 17, 2004, at Altoona Hospital. Born May 27, 1920, in Nanty Glo, son of David and Ethel Bracken. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Eva, 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 Nov. 11, 1995; and sister, Annie Mae Mehalko. Surviving children, Patrick, married to the former Donna McMullen, Tyrone; Linda Rys, and husband, John, Altoona; grandchildren, Greg Kimble, Stacey Swayne, William Rys and Jason Rys; two great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Member of East End United Methodist Church, Altoona. Retired from Bethlehem mines after 48 years. World War II Army veteran. Member of Nanty Glo VFW Post 3489, Nanty Glo American Legion Post 619 and UMWA Local 1386. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. William Olerwiler officiating. Interment to follow in Pike Brethren Cemetery, Mundys Corner. Military services will be conducted by the local veterans organizations.
CATANESE - Anthony
CATANESE - Anthony, 79, of 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 17, 2004, at home. Born Dec. 4, 1924, in Seward, son of Antonio and Catarina (Guaetta) Catanese. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Domenick. Survived by wife, the former Angie Cantela; son, Anthony J., married to the former Donna Kalinyak, Canonsburg, Pa.; daughter, Rosemarie, married to Gary Hamrock, Seward; grandchildren, Anthony Michael Catanese and Garrett and Brittany Hamrock; brothers, Phillip, married to Marie, Johnstown; Joseph, married to Miriam; John, married to Pat; and Santo, married to Connie, all of Seward. Death breaks marriage union of 56 years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Seward; Father Jerome Rupert Council of the Knights of Columbus, achieving the Third Degree; Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, All Saints Assembly, Johnstown; and Holy Name Society. World War II U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific. Retired welder and foreman from Bethlehem Steel Corp. Car Shop Division with 34 years' service. Life and charter member of the Thomas Lewis Post 7022 VFW, Seward, where he served as past commander and current quartermaster. Seward VFW representative for AAABA Baseball League for 51 years, serving as general manager. Lifetime member of the Seward Fire Company, serving as past assistant fire chief and president. Member of the following Westmoreland County fire associations: Mohawks Association, Fire Chief Association and the County Association. Avid hunter and fisherman, belonging to Conemaugh Valley Beagle Club, Sandybottoms Sportsmen's Club, Dilltown Sportsmen's Club and Coral-Graceton Sportsmen's Club. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Jon A. Meese Funeral Home, Van Horn and Fifth Street, Seward. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Seward, the Rev. John Wilt officiating. Interment, Armagh Cemetery. Holy Rosary will be recited Sunday evening at the funeral home. Military funeral rites will be handled by local military organizations.
CHENSNY - John F.
CHENSNY - John F., 89, Monroeville, 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 17, 2004, at Cedars of Monroeville. Born July 2, 1914, in Johnstown, son of Andrew and Julia (Tomcik) Scensny. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Anna Marie Mitnik; brother, Andrew Scensny; and sisters, Margaret Keiper, Mary Solomon and Sr. Mary Sigfrieda, OSF. Survived by children, Joan, wife of Michael Miske, Johnstown; John F. Chensny, married to Susan Johnston, Murrysville; and Eleanor Chensny, Monroeville. Also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of St. Stephen R.C. Church. John was a retired foreman from Bethlehem Steel Corp. and a Navy veteran of World War II. Friends received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Henderson-Makuchan-Ketterer Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen's Church, the Rev. Andrew C. Stanko. Committal, Holy Trinity Cemetery.
DOWEY - Charlene E.
DOWEY - Charlene E., 63, Carrolltown, 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 17, 2004, at Altoona Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1940, in Altoona, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Geesey) Colbert. Preceded in death by parents; son, Richard "Ricky" Dowey Jr.; and brother, C. Herald Colbert. Survived by husband, Richard D. Dowey; daughters, Dena (John Jr.) Kuntz, Cresson, and Mary Ann (Jerry) Kelly, Northern Cambria; and son, Christopher Dowey, Carrolltown. Also grandchildren, Darren Dowey and Alan, Andrew and Allison Kuntz. Sister of Claudette Rider, Altoona, and Jeannette Wanser and Ethel Delozier, both of Duncansville. Formerly employed in the dietary department of Laurel Crest Manor. Volunteer 4-H leader for the Northern Cambria Rabbit Club for 20 years. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Sunday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, Pastor William Mullins officiating. Interment, St. Benedict Cemetery, Carrolltown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Ann Kelly, 3809 Campbell Ave., Northern Cambria, Pa. 15714.
