KOZAK - Ella A. (Hutira)
KOZAK - Ella A. (Hutira), 97, of York, Pa., 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 Sunday, June 27, 2004, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late George J. Kozak. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Road, York. Viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2004, in Grandview Cemetery in Johnstown. Officiating at the service will be Father Robert E. McCreary from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center Inc. of Mount Wolf, Pa. Mrs. Kozak was Born April 13, 1907, in Allegheny County, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Drusa) Hutira. She worked with her husband in their family business, Cambria Paint and Wallpaper. Mrs. Kozak is survived by one son, Robert G. Kozak of York, and two grandsons, Matthew and Robert. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the York County Area Agency on Aging, 141 W. Market St., York, Pa. 17401.
KUKUCKA - Rose
KUKUCKA - Rose, 74, Revloc, 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, in Ebensburg. Born Nov. 1, 1929, in Revloc, daughter of Valentino and Mary (Cavalier) DeYulis. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Anthony Thomas, 1981. Survived by these children, Judy Ann, wife of Mark Mellott, Pittsburgh, and Anthony John, married to the former Lorraine Day, Ebensburg; and one granddaughter, whom she adored, Natalie Marie Kukucka. Sister of Louise Cominsky, Revloc. Former member of Most Holy Redeemer Altar Rosary Society, Revloc, and Senior Citizens. Rose enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where vigil wake services will be held Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg, the Rev. Msgr. Arnold L. Gaus. Committal, Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Revloc Fire Company in Rose's memory.
LeCOMTE - Eugene Blair
LeCOMTE - Eugene Blair "Binny," 52, 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, at home. Born Dec. 22, 1951, in Cresson, son of William and Betty (Yingling) LeComte. Preceded in death by father; son, Ronald; brother, Tal Reed; and grandfather, Curtis Blair Yingling. Survived by mother, Cresson; children, Craig and Danielle LeComte, and granddaughter, Mishay Harris, of Cresson. Brother of Paula Meguess, Duncansville; Michael LeComte, Altoona; Randy and Rhonda LeComte, both of Cresson; Ronald LeComte, Munster; Todd LeComte, Ashville; and Chrissy McDermott, Cresson. Also survived by the mother of his children, Linda Muriceak, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He also had many "brothers" through the railroad union. Member of St. Pietro Di Roma Club and the Sportsman's Club, both of Cresson. At request of deceased, no viewing or visitation. Arrangements by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.
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. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Leona Messina, and her husband, Anthony; and brother-in-law, Ted Karwoski. 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.
MOLCHAN - Julia H.
MOLCHAN - Julia H., 87, 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 28, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 19, 1916, in Johnstown, daughter of Thaddeus and Helen Solecki. Preceded in death by loving husband, Peter, of 56 years; parents; and brother, Edward. Survived by children, Richard, married to the former Cindy Cooper, Johnstown; Patricia, wife of Ronald Shellhammer, Raleigh, N.C., and Gregory, married to the former Stacey Colwell, Johnstown; grandchildren, Beth Colbert, Mocksville, N.C., and Kris, wife of Mark Ference, Wake Forest, N.C.; and great-grandchildren, Hayes and Izabella Ference. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Cover Hill Ladies Auxiliary and Women's Polish Alliance. Member of Saint Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Power Street, Johnstown. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Brief prayers will begin at 11:15 a.m. Friday followed by funeral liturgy at noon at St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Msgr. Raymond Balta, officiating. Committal and interment, Grandview Cemetery.
KRIVACH - Bertha Marie
KRIVACH - Bertha Marie, 82, of Johnstown, passed away July 15, 2004, at her residence. Born Aug. 7, 1921, in Johnstown, daughter of August S. and Gertrude (Miller) Paige. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Edward, Samuel, August A. and Clyde. Survived by husband, William Charles Krivach, Johnstown. Bertha and Bill were marriage 59 years and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 30, 2004. Also survived by children, Pastor William W., married to Carol (Mitzi) Gates, Nanty Glo, and Donna Marie, wife of Dennis Daub, Elkton, Md.; three granddaughters, Noreen, wife of Richard Beauregard; Sheri, wife of Ronald Conahan; and Sonya Krivach, all of Johnstown; and four great-grandchildren, Brook, Raymond and Dallas Beauregard and Sierra Conahan. Sister of Mathilda, wife of Robert Poehner, and Naomi, wife of Robert Baker, both of Johnstown; and brother, Kenneth, married to Barbara Nicely, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Also sisters-in-law, Louise (Mesaros) Paige and Kathleen (Petak) Paige, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bertha was a lifelong member of the Zion Lutheran Church and a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Friends received from 10 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., the Rev. Michael Van Dyke officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to the Windber Hospice, Zion Lutheran Youth Group or the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Bertha Marie.
TRESSLER - Ethel Mae (Miller)
TRESSLER - Ethel Mae (Miller), 84, of Pitt Street, Jennerstown, formerly of Stoughton Lake and 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 June 29, 2004, at her home. Born June 28, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of Josiah and Elsie (Schrock) Miller. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George W. Sr. "Swope," Feb. 19, 1982; son, George W. Jr., March 20, 1964; and brothers, Charles and Joseph. Survived by daughters, Carol, married to George Neuhof, and Veora "Cookie," both of Jennerstown; and Jean Allen of Butler; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Bertha Reynolds, Rockville, Md.; and brother, Howard of Takoma Park, Md. Member of Jerome Church of the Nazarene, where she was past president of the church missionary society and formerly was active in many church functions. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Pastors Connie Dixon and Robert Williams officiating. Interment, Blough Mennonite Cemetery, near Jerome. Memorials may be given to the "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Suite 111, Somerset, Pa. 15501.
BUCCAFURI - Anthony V.
BUCCAFURI - Anthony V., 18, 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 July 14, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Ed Jenkins. Interment, private.
KOSNOSKY - Michael T.
KOSNOSKY - Michael T. "Shaley," 76, Central City, 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 16, 2004, at home. Born Sept. 19, 1927, in Shade Township, the son of Stefan and Mary (Potochar) Kosnosky. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Josephine, Mary, Catherine and Anne; and brothers, Stephen, John, Frank and Adam. Survived by wife of 49 years, former Catherine Harkcom; children, Susan, wife of Ronald Marko, Central City; Michael A., married to the former Sharon Haley, Windber; Stephen, married to the former Kristine Knapp, Richland; and Georgette, wife of Scott Vrabel, Chambersburg; and grandchildren, Kelly, Danielle, Michael, Kara, Caitlin and Taylor Ann. Brother of Dorothy Vereb, Bethlehem; Joseph, Friedens; and Andrew, Central City. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Shaley was a member of the UMWA, a former employee of SS. Peter and Paul's Orthodox Church and an avid fisherman and fiddle player. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home, where wake service will be held Sunday evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel, the Rev. Father Joseph Maurizio. Committal, St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Friends who wish may make contributions to Regional Hospice at Windber in Mike's memory.
KRASSNOSKI - Peter Sr.
KRASSNOSKI - Peter Sr., 72, Hollsopple, 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 16, 2004, at UPMC Lee Regional. Born June 21, 1932, in Hollsopple, son of George and Julia (Bubich) Krassnoski. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Marian L. "Tillie" Griffin, on July 27, 1999; sisters, Julianna Mitchell, Margaret Minich, Katherine Nagey and Anne Ferre; brothers, John and Steve; and infant twin brothers. Survived by these children, Peter Jr., married to the former Yvonne Boyer, Hollsopple; Jeanne Ann, married to Rodney Jones, Hollsopple; and Richard P., married to the former Cindy Havener, Richland; grandchildren, Kimberly Ann, Theresa Jean, Eric, Jamie, Emily and Daniel; great-granddaughters, Paige, Gracie, Kristina and Samantha; brother, Paul, Hollsopple; and sister, Susan Shuster, Hollsopple. Attended Conemaugh Township Area High School. Former employee for U.S. Steel with 34 years of service. He was also a self-employed electrician. Past member of SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Windber. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and doing work around his house. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Route 403 and Church Road, Davidsville, where Panachida memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. Father David Smoley. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Earl Crissman officiating. Interment, Custer Cemetery, Hollsopple.
