MATULA - Charles
MATULA - Charles (1913-2004), went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 26, 2004, at the age of 91. A celebration of the life of this beloved and delightfully gentle, loving husband, father and grandfather will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Ray Streets and the Rev. Phillip A. King. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the William T. Hindman Funeral Home, Chandler Avenue. Mr. Matula was Born Feb. 17, 1913, in Johnstown, and from the age of five until he graduated from Johnstown High School in 1931, Charles's family was made up of those who lived in the Christian Home on Osborne Street in Moxham. He considered this to be a blessing and evidence in the Lord's hand on his life. Janet Houston, mother to the children in this institution, led Charles to the Lord in his youth and throughout his life, he shared his unwavering faith in God with many, many others by his actions as well as by his words. His sense of humor and spirit of fun are legendary. He had a perpetual enthusiasm for an interest in everything and everyone around him and valued his family and friends above material possessions. Mr. Matula worked as a welder in the shipyards of Ambridge, Pa., during World War II and was a draftsman in the Johnstown general office of Bethlehem Steel for 35 years. But above all, his life goal was to serve the Lord. He and his wife, Elsie, lived a life of daily service to God and to others. They contributed to the founding of a mission church in Ambridge, as well as Riverside Grace Brethren Church in Johnstown and throughout their entire married life, their spoken testimony and their trumpet and vocal duets were in demand for church or senior events. During his life, Charles was an active member of the First Brethren Church in downtown Johnstown, the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren, Riverside Brethren Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Johnstown, and served at various times as song leader, Sunday school superintendent, deacon and elder and, for many years, held the office of deacon emeritus. Charles is survived by his best friend and wife of 73 years, Elsie (Berg) Matula; daughter, Darlene Mack, and husband, Bob, of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; daughter, Judy Hoffman of Ford City, Pa.; son, Keith Matula, and fiancee, Carol Cain, of San Francisco; grandchildren, Susan and Christopher Johnson and Randy and Wendy Hoffman; and brother and sister, Floyd and Elaine Matula. Preceded in death by his beloved brother, George Matula, and son-in-law, Bill Hoffman. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the memorial gift fund at Emmanuel Baptist Church or the living memorial trust fund at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren.
McCARTY - Thomas H.
McCARTY - Thomas H., 94, Cresson, 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. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Home Nursing Agency, Lovell Park Professional Building, Ebensburg, Pa. 15931.
MICIK - Nellie J.
MICIK - Nellie J., 89, formerly of Park 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 26, 2004, at Quincy Homes Personal Care Building, Quincy, Pa. She was Born Feb. 25, 1915, in Jennerstown, daughter of Walter and Mary Ann (Pinkas) Kozel. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter F.; brother, Walter; sister, Helen Horbal; grandson, David Swanick; and daughter-in-law, the former Karen Alberter. Survived by children, Carol, married to Charles Swanick, Clinton, Md.; Robert, Johnstown; and Joann, married to Rodger Woy, Waynesboro, Pa. Also survived by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Rose Muharsky, East Brady; Mary Percinsky, Park Hill; and Elizabeth Rupe, Port St. Lucie, Fla. She was a member of Assumption BVM Church. By request, there will be no public viewing. Those who wish may attend a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Assumption BVM Church, the Rev. Robert C. Hall. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to the Assumption church building fund. Arrangements by Henderson-Makuchan-Ketterer Funeral Home, Conemaugh.
MIDILE - Father Theodore, TOR
MIDILE - Father Theodore, TOR, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died in Winchester, Va., on Sunday, June 27, 2004, at the age of 67. He was the son of Antonio and Iconavetera (Corona) Midili. Father Theodore entered the Franciscan Preparatory Seminary at Highland Hall in Hollidaysburg in September 1955. He professed his vows of poverty, chastity and obedience on June 24, 1957, and was ordained at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on June 6, 1964. He was an instructor at Highland Hall and served in the Air Force as a chaplain in Texas and Greenland for a number of years. He was the Provincial secretary from 1978 to 1984. He was appointed administrator of Mission of the Risen Lord in Clay, W.Va., in May 1982. In August 1984, Father was appointed director of Priestfield Pastoral Center in Kearneysville, W.Va., until he was moved due to illness in March 2000. He was in residence at Sacred Heart Friary in White Post, Va. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Leona Messina. He is survived by his Franciscan Community; his sisters, Mary Midile and Philomena Karwoski; and his brother, Most Rev. Bonaventure Midili, TOR, Vicar for Religious; niece, Theresa and William Horner; nephews, Anthony and Theodore and Donna Gerth Karwoski; three grandnieces; and three grandnephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 124 Maple Ave., Johnstown. The vigil for the deceased will be held at 7 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at St. Clare of Assisi Church. Interment will be at the Community Cemetery at St. Bernardine Monastery in Hollidaysburg. Arrangements are being made by the Santella Funeral Home of Altoona.
PODOLAK - Catherine Louise (Cable)
PODOLAK - Catherine Louise (Cable), 74, 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 25, 2004. Born March 25, 1930, daughter of John and Ida (Thomas) Cable. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Sarah Kimmel; brothers-in-law, Frank Adler and Michael Toth. Survived by stepmother, Lucille (Kaufman) Cable; daughters, Charlotte, and husband, Craig Enos, Alabama; and Carolyn, and husband, Ernesto Ibanez, and son, Michael Podolak, all of Utah; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Chester Cable and Winnie McKay; Ralph, and wife, Delores Cable; and John, and wife, Penny Cable; sisters, Lenora, and husband, Ronald Gombar; Shirley Adler; Sharon Toth; Gloria, and husband, Dale Holder; and brother-in-law, Richard O. Kimmel; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Member of Maple Spring Church of the Brethren, Hollsopple. Family and friends received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moskal Funeral Home, West End, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. John Cable officiating. Burial, Maple Spring Church Cemetery.
VIVIAN - Wilbur Dean
VIVIAN - Wilbur Dean, 80, Wilbur Street, South Fork, went to eternal rest June 25, 2004, at his home. Born Feb. 27, 1924, the son of William T. and Martha (Blankenbicker) Vivian. Preceded in death by parents; beloved wife, Mary Alice (Ratchford); brother and sister-in-law, William and Shirley Vivian; and sister, Marian Burkardt. Survived by these children, James, married to the former Kathy Moss, Ehrenfeld; Richard, married to the former Susan Sikora, South Fork; and Deanna, wife of Donald Eppley, South Fork, with whom he resided; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Brother of Margaret, wife of William "Bud" Lee, South Fork; Paul, married to the former Lorraine Crowell; and brother-in-law, Francis "Bud" Burkardt, both of Richland. Retired from U.S. Steel, Johnstown. Life member of the South Fork Volunteer Fire Company. Veteran of World War II, where he served in the 489th Aw Bn SP AAA, Fourth Armored Division, Patton's Third Army in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Homer J. George Funeral Home, Salix, and from 9 until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Park View Alliance Church, St. Michael, the Rev. Ronald Barto and the Rev. Raymond Hill officiating. Interment, South Fork Cemetery. St. Michael American Legion Post 551 will hold a military graveside service. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to Lee Hospital Hospice or UPMC Cancer Center, John Murtha Pavilion.
WOLFSKILL - Yvonne M.
WOLFSKILL - Yvonne M., 67, of 14 Chestnut St., Mohnton Borough, 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, in her residence. Wife of Robert L. Wolfskill. Born in Munster, daughter of the late William M. and Hilda M. (Weiland) Garrett. Member of Wyomissing United Church of Christ, Gouglersville, and member of the church choir for nine years. Member of the Sweet Adelines, Reading. Graduated from the former Cresson High School in 1955 and Mount Aloysius in Loretto. Employed for 15 years at Reading Hospital as a medical technician and employed by Pennsylvania Department of Health for two years in charge of their flu vaccine program. Member of the Berks County Women's Golf Association. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are the following: Brothers, William N. of Davis, Calif.; Leonard W. of Munster; and G. Carson of Munster. A sister, Dorothy (Garrett) Martin Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Dec. 24, 2002. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from Wyomissing United Church of Christ, Gouglersville, the Rev. Elmer B. Reinhold Jr. and the Rev. Rebecca E. Brenner officiating. Interment in Mohnsville Cemetery, Mohnton. Arrangements are handled by Joseph D. Giles Funeral Home Inc. and Crematorium, Mohnton.
YATTA - Frank
YATTA - Frank, 85, Cairnbrook, 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 Memorial Medical Center. Born March 25, 1919, in Central City, the son of Felix and Mary (Switek) Yatta. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter; brothers, Martin, John, Steve and Joseph; and sisters, Phylis Sudol and Ann Oravec. Survived by wife of 54 years, the former Betty Buhala; brother, Alex, Central City; and sisters, Mary Materna and Julia Pilacky, both of Parma, Ohio, and Josephine Malik, Huntington, N.Y. Also survived by a number of dear in-laws, nieces and nephews. U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. Member of UMWA Local 6410. Frank was truly a friend to all that knew him, never refusing to lend a helping hand. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where wake service will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Joseph Maurizio. Committal, Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Central City VFW and American Legion Posts.
ATKINS - Henry H.
ATKINS - Henry H., 76, of Leesburg, 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 Monday morning, June 28, 2004, in Renaissance Nursing Center in Bridgeton, N.J., after a lengthy illness. Born in Cumberland, Md., he was the son of the late Henry H. and Jessie M. Faulkner Atkins and the husband of Marjorie V. Thatcher. Mr. Atkins was formerly of Johnstown and resided in Leesburg the past 38 years. He enjoyed wood carving. He was a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church and was a member of the Cambria Masonic Lodge 278 F. & A.M. of Johnstown and received his 50-year pin from Evening Star Masonic Lodge in Cedarville, N.J. He was a loving father to whomever he met and unselfishly thought of others before himself. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie V. Atkins; son, Emmet C., of Millville, N.J.; daughters, Barbara I. Carlucci of Rochester, Minn.; Roxanne M. Creamer of Corbin City, N.J.; Theresa L. Ramey of Ashland, Ky.; and Kaleigh O. Atkins of Leesburg; sisters, Millicent Hardman of Cumberland, Md.; Doris Prentice of Chambersburg; Janice Walker of Memphis, Tenn.; Pauline Godfrey of Baton Rouge, La.; and Pearl McClain of Bridgeton; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Homes, 643 Main St., Leesburg. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Fort Palmer Cemetery in Fairfield Township, Pa. Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday. Memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, S.J. Chapter, 11000 Lincoln Drive, West Suite Seven, Marlton, N.J. 08053-3431.
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. 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.
