BURTNETT - Lenora C.
BURTNETT - Lenora C., 85, Stonycreek 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 June 26, 2004, at her residence. Born Dec. 1, 1918, in Summerhill, daughter of the late Sewell and Fannie (Griffith) Claycomb. Preceded in death by son, Shelbe A. Burtnett; sister, Charlotte Harris; and brothers, Sewell Jr., J. Harper, Frank and Joseph Claycomb. Survived by loving husband, Edgar A. Burtnett; son, Richard P. Burtnett, Cape Canaveral, Fla.; and sisters, Lila Wood, Johnstown, and Phyllis, married to Ronald Dillon, Salix. Lenora was a secretary for Canadian Fur and a charter member of Belmont United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, a member of United Methodist Women and Challenger Sunday school class. She was also a member of the Anna L. Windolph Chapter 155 OES. At Lenora's request, there will be no public visitation. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Belmont United Methodist Church, the Rev. David Evans and the Rev. Paul Scruton officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Windber Hospice or the Belmont UMC Memorial Fund. Inurnment, Grandview Cemetery. Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., downtown chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
CYBURT - Walter J.
CYBURT - Walter J., 84, of Westwood, 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 27, 2004, at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital in Johnstown. Born Feb. 22, 1920, in Johnstown, son of the late Anthony K. and Josephine (Mazur) Cyburt. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Sophie (Skala) Cyburt; infant brother; and sisters, Casmira Gomulka, Angeline Cyburt and Mary Furman. Survived by daughter, Christina A., married to James Murphy, of Lakewood, N.Y., and many nieces and nephews. An employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., retiring in 1982 with 45 years of service as a machinist. A World War II Navy veteran, serving on the USS Biloxi (CL-80) in the Pacific Theater. A member of SS. Casimir and Emerich Parish, singing in the choir. Lifelong member of the Polish National Alliance of N.A. and the Free Poland Society 832 PNA, secretary of lodge for over 26 years and attended PNA conventions. Former treasurer of District 8 and former president of Council 22 PNA. Life member of Polish Singers Alliance of America and honorary member of KMP Singing Society and of the KMP Alliance. Life member of VFW Post 155, American Legion 294, Catholic War Veterans, charter member of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Company and member of the Polish Heritage Council, singing in the Polish Heritage Chorus. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at SS. Casimir and Emerich Parish, Franciscan Friars, OFM, Conv. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Family and friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where wake service will be held Wednesday. Family requests donations be made to SS. Casimir and Emerich Parish Building Fund or Heritage Discovery Center of Johnstown in memory of Walter Cyburt.
DEIHL - Doris Jean
DEIHL - Doris Jean "Dory," 56, Gambrills, Md., 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 26, 2004, at her home. Born Aug. 19, 1947, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Mildred Democko. Survived by husband, Frank Deihl, whom she married in 1984; sons, James Reik, Dundee, N.Y., and Joseph Deihl, Baltimore, Md.; daughters, Melissa Reik, Attica, N.Y., and Charlene Parlett, Hinesville, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Krystle Smith, Waterloo, N.Y.; Anthony Juhl, Chenoa Harris and Takoda Harris, all of Attica, N.Y.; Cody Reik and Austin and Hunter Reik, all of Dundee, N.Y.; and Rachel Parlett and Ryan Parlett, both of Hinesville, Ga.; brothers, Walter Democko, Geneva, N.Y.; Robert Democko, Longmont, Colo.; and John Democko Jr., Waterloo, N.Y.; and sisters, Carol Bellas, Norfolk, Va., and Mary Marganti, Phoenix, Ariz. She worked for Heyser Cycle in Laurel, Md. Visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, Md. 21037. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at Bay Ridge Christian Church, 1071 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, Md.
GALLAGHER - Telford M.
GALLAGHER - Telford M., 78, 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 28, 2004, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born May 4, 1926, in Walnut Grove (Johnstown), son of Edgar W. and Emma J. (Zimmerman) Gallagher. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ernest Gallagher, married to Ruth (Hoyland), and Edgar W. Jr., married to Ethel (Shaffer); and sisters, Ruth Butler, Thelma and Edna Gallagher, Florence Smith and Edith Kegg; brothers-in-law, Harold Butler, Meredith Smith and Frank Kegg; and sister-in-law, Frieda Gallagher. Last surviving member of his immediate family. Survived by wife of 54 years, Mary (Sikirica) Gallagher, and sons, Gary Gallagher, at home, and David Gallagher of Laurel Crest Manor. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Retired electrician with 38 years of service for U.S. Steel Corp. A member of USSCO Johnstown Federal Credit Union. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Michael Clark. Committal, Grandview Cemetery.
GLENDENNING - Margaret
GLENDENNING - Margaret "Peggy," 82, formerly of Connor Towers in 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 28, 2004, at Rose of Sharon Home in St. Michael. Born Sept. 29, 1921, in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of Hugh and Catherine (Bennett) Glendenning. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Ernest, Joseph and Eugene Glendenning; and sister, Anne Martin. Survived by sister, Rita Irvine, New York; special niece and godchild, Catherine Vore, Johnstown; nephew, Larry Martin, Apollo; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Peggy is also survived by brother-in-law, Paul Martin, Florida. A former employee of Goodwill Industries and the Dom Care Program. A lifetime member of St. Patrick's and St. John's Legion of Mary. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or visitation, but family and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. John Gualbert Cathedral, the Rev. Chuck Bridges. Inurnment, St. John Cemetery. Family assisted by Alternative Burial Corporation, Johnstown.
GOOD - Helen V.
GOOD - Helen V. "Nana," Stonycreek Township, passed away on June 27, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. She was Born on Nov. 20, 1921, in Johnstown, daughter of James and Dolly (Harbaugh) Mock. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Richard D. "Dick"; brother, Samuel; sister-in-law, Pat Mock; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Gaston. Survived by daughter, Virginia K. "Ginny," wife of Ron Jaber, Johnstown; grandchildren, Nathan and Santino; stepgrandchildren, Jeremy, Stacey, Erica and Lauren; sister, Margaret Gaston; brother, James, married to the former Blanche Lape, Chambersburg; sister-in-law, Laverne Roseberry, Johnstown; and several nieces and nephews. Helen attended Oakland United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the BPOE Lodge 175 Ladies Auxiliary. Helen will be remembered as a kind and loving mother, grandmother and friend who always had time for her family. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, with the Rev. Ronald B. Reed officiating. Interment will be at Richland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice in memory of Helen.
GOODRICH - Rose (Malenosky)
GOODRICH - Rose (Malenosky), 86, 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 28, 2004, at her residence. Born March 10, 1918, in Henderson, daughter of George and Anna Malenosky. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George; son, Donald; and one sister. Survived by children, Robert J., Carl G., Richard P., Patricia L. McCullough and Thomas L.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; niece, Adeline; and nephew, Frank, both of Chicago, Ill. Member of St. Mary's Church, Nanty Glo, and Rosary and Altar Society. Retired from Laurel Crest Manor, where she was a nurses aide. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo. Liturgical wake will be held Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Church, Nanty Glo, Father David Peles. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo.
GRIFFITH - Paul D.
GRIFFITH - Paul D., 82, 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 June 27, 2004, at the Allegheny Lutheran Home. Born July 19, 1921, in Johnstown, son of Arthur J. and Margaret (Snavely) Griffith. Preceded in death by parents and sisters, Mary Reilly and Elizabeth Griffith. Survived by wife of 51 years, Jean Ann (Custer); and beloved sons, Paul D., married to Sandy (Salem), and their daughters, Lizabeth and Ashley of Sewickley; and Jeffrey C., married to Karen E. (Barrett), and their daughters, Caitlyn and Megan of Pleasantville, Venango County; brother, George A. of Johnstown; sister, Margaret "Marnie," married to Joseph Cambareri of Staten Island; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Barney Custer and Myrt and Paul Custer, all of Johnstown. Also four nieces and three nephews. U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, 21st Marines, Third Marine Division, where he served in the Pacific Theater and Iwo Jima and awarded the Purple Heart. Retired from Sheesley Supply Co. He loved to fish and hunt. Member of First Lutheran Church, where memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Private interment, Grandview Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine St., Johnstown, Pa. 15901, or Windber Hospice in his memory.
HICKS - Mildred G.
HICKS - Mildred G., 76, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, Pa. Born in Cambria, Pa. She was employed at Nabisco for 35 years until her retirement in 1994 and a 50-year resident of Croydon. Mrs. Hicks was a member of the Bristol Senior Center and the Nabisco Retirees. She enjoyed volunteering with Nanty Glo Fire Ladies and making afghans. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed. She was the wife of the late David B. Hicks and mother of Donald Hicks, and his wife, Jeanmarie, Doylestown, Pa. Also survived by four brothers, Ralph, Donald, Meril and James Bracken; three sisters, Dorothy Waldron Emmagene George and Shirley Kozlovac; and two grandchildren, Gregory and Steven. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pa. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment, Pine Grove Memorial Park, Hatboro, Pa. Memorial contributions in the name of Mrs. Hicks may be sent to Chandler Hall Hospice, Buck Road and Barclay Street, Newtown, Pa. 18940.
KAPLAN - Stephen D.
KAPLAN - Stephen D., 81, 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 27, 2004, at home. Born Feb. 10, 1923, in Windber, son of the late Peter and Anna (Volk) Kaplan. Preceded in death by brothers, John and Michael Kaplan, and sisters, Margaret Elias and Helen Graffius. Survived by wife, the former Amelia Cwik, and daughter, Stephanie, wife of John Mueller, Bethel Park. Also survived by brothers, Pete Kaplan, Windber, and James Kaplan, married to the former Jane Thompson, Virginia; sisters, Mary, wife of Herbert Wirick, of Windber, and Ann, widow of John Dooling, Ohio. Also brothers-in-law, John Elias, Windber, and Al Graffius, Johnstown, and sister-in-law, Margaret Kaplan, Johnstown. Steve and Amelia observed their 52nd wedding anniversary in April. Stephen was a graduate of Windber High School and the University of Scranton and also attended Penn State for graduate courses. U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 29th Infantry in Europe. Retired from Windber Area School District after 35 years of service, where he also served as coordinator of federal projects for five years and director of adult education for four years. Steve was an assistant football coach and head baseball and basketball coach. Windber's first tri-county league title in basketball was in the 1957-1958 season under the coaching of Steve. Two years later in the 1959-1960 season, Coach Kaplan's Ramblers added the second title. Member of PSEA, NEA and PASR. Also member of Elks Lodge 175 of Johnstown, where he won bowling awards for high game average. Member of Windber American Legion and VFW and also member of Wednesday Afternoon Retired Men's Club bowling league. Steve was named one of the Outstanding Educators in America in the 1970s by "Who's Who in American Education." He was inducted into the Windber Hall of Fame in 1984. Steve was one of the first Eucharistic ministers of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber (formerly St. John Cantius), and most recently served as an usher and money counter. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, V.F. Entombment, St. Anthony of Padua Mausoleum, Windber, with military honors by Windber VFW. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held and where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
