MUSS - Florence A.
MUSS - Florence A., 89, Conemaugh, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Aug. 2, 2004, at Good Samaritan Nursing Care Center. Born Oct. 6, 1914, in Conemaugh, daughter of Philip and Rose (Galordi) Musso. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Mary; and brothers, Michael and Frank Muss. Survived by sister-in-law, Florence B., widow of Frank; nieces, Rose and Mary, all of Conemaugh; and nephew, Jonathan, Moxham. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was the owner of the former Musse's Dairy in Conemaugh. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Henderson-Makuchan-Ketterer Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Robert C. Hall. Committal, St. Anthony Cemetery.
SCHWEITZER - Wilbert C.
SCHWEITZER - Wilbert C., 79, 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 2, 2004, in Minnesota. Survived by wife, Shirley (Kauffman); son, Richard, Florida; daughters, Linda Coleman, Somerset; Susan Lustig, Minnesota; brother, Harold, Johnstown; sister, Vivian Schwing, Greensburg; four grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Union St., Somerset, Pa.
SHRIFT - Robert E.
SHRIFT - Robert E., 74, Yardley, formerly of Summerhill, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Aug. 2, 2004, at St. Joseph's Manor, Redeemer Hospital, Meadow Brook, Pa. Born Feb. 12, 1930, in Summerhill, son of Cletus and Frances (McDunn) Shrift. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Patrick, John R. and James R. Survived by wife of 52 years, the former Lenore Eggie; children, Gwendolyn Shrift, Falls Township; Cynthia M., wife of Bud Walton, Bensalem; Barry J., and wife, Jamie (Day), Loretto; Margaret M., wife of Joseph Vasil, Bordentown, N.J.; and Elizabeth A. Riegel, Falls Township; grandchildren, Robyn, wife of Jason Fanelli; Joseph Shrift; Zachary Walton; Kenneth and Jesse Riegel; and James and Jonathan Vasil; and a great-grandson, Mason Fanelli. Brother of Donald C., Fort Washington; Sr. Helen Marie, St. Joseph's Convent, Baden; Carol Ann Woomer, Tyrone; Judith Richael, Woodbury, N.J.; and Constance Marker, Summerhill. After graduating from Johnstown Catholic High School in 1948, Robert served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer, Higbee, from 1949 to 1950. He retired in 1987 as a machinist from DeLaval Steam Turbine Co., Trenton, N.J., after more than 25 years' service. Receiving of friends from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Wilmore, Father Charles F. Bodziak. Committal, St. Bartholomew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Redeemer Home Health and Hospice Services, 12265 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19154.
TERCEK - Robert L.
TERCEK - Robert L., 65, Richland 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 July 31, 2004, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Barnabas Chapel, Bon Air, the Rev. Robert Ruston. Committal, Richland Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society, 351 Budfield St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904.
THOMAS - Doris B.
THOMAS - Doris B., 82, of Hastings, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Aug. 1, 2004, at Miners Medical Center. Born April 2, 1922, in Elder Township, the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Ann (Fitch) McGlynn. Preceded in death by husband, Russell; sons-in-laws, Donald Myers and Paul J. Woods; and sister, Bridget McGlynn. Survived by children, Bernard of Portage; Elizabeth Myers, Mary Catherine Graboski, Frances Myers, Russell Jr. and Philip, all of Northern Cambria; Margaret Woods, Janice Hollen and Patricia Westrick, all of Hastings; and Bridget Straw of Kentucky; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Easly Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Hastings, with interment in church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Society.
BALOGH - Frank J.
BALOGH - Frank J., 54, Scalp Level Borough, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 25, 2005. Born March 8, 1951, in Windber, son of the late John and Jean (Killian) Balogh. Preceded in death by brother, John "Skip" Balogh, also brother-in-law, Joseph Hildebrand. Survived by wife of 20 years, Patricia (Ostrosky) Balogh; sister, Gloria Hildebrand, and fiance, William McCool, Mine 37; and brother, Richard Balogh, Mine 37. Also survived by mother-in-law, Stella Ostrosky-Wilson, Mine 36; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carol and Ron Bunk; Janie and Barry Smith; John and Linda Ostrosky; and JoAnn and Jeff Fink; also nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, Julie Muller and Brianna Fingerhoot; Shaun and George Sledge, Nicholas, Ashley and Emily; Randy and Leigh Mullikin, Jordan, Haleigh and Lauren; Brenda Smith; Christopher and Heather Smith, Tristan and Jordan; Eric and Melissa Smith and Davis; John J. Ostrosky; and Jenna and Jacob Fink. Also survived by beloved dog, Brandi. A 1969 graduate of Richland High School. U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam era. Frank was a current employee of PennDOT of Somerset County and a former employee of Milliken (Iron City) Millworks, also Roadway Trucking and Glosser Bros. Warehouse. He was a heavy- equipment operator for the area coal mining industry. Member and former governor of LOOM Lodge 349, Windber, also Windber American Legion Post 137 and member of UMWA. Frank was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, V.F. Committal, St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery, Windber. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where vigil service will be held. Graveside military honors by Windber VFW.
CRONIN - Sister Mary Claver
CRONIN - Sister Mary Claver, R.S.M., 83, formerly of Cresson, member of the Dallas Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Oct. 26, 2005, at Mercy Center, Dallas. Born Vera Catherine Cronin, Sept. 16, 1922, in Cresson, daughter of the late John and Susan (McConnell) Cronin. Preceded in death by sister, Ruth Maruca. Survived by sisters, Jean Long and Mary Yanek, both of Cresson, and nieces and nephews. Sister received her elementary and secondary education in Cresson, graduating from Cresson High School in 1940. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in Dallas in 1943 and professed her vows in 1945. Earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from College Misericordia and master of science degree in biology from the University of Notre Dame. Sister taught in the Altoona-Johnstown parochial schools for eight years; taught at Bishop McCort High School, Johnstown, for 11 years; and served as diocesan supervisor of schools for two years. She was on the faculty and was dean of residents and assistant academic dean at College Misericordia for four years. Sister then taught and was dean of residents, academic dean and executive assistant to the president of Mount Aloysius College for 13 years. From 1969 to 1970, Sister was regional coordinator for the Sisters of Mercy in the Altoona-Johnstown and Pittsburgh dioceses. In 1984, she took computer education classes at Boise State University, Idaho, and then worked in the administrative offices of the Sisters of Mercy, Dallas. In 1989, she joined the staff of McAuley Hall, Cresson, and in 1995, joined the prayer ministry at Mercy Center, Dallas. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McAuley Hall, Cresson, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, Mount Aloysius College. Committal, Sisters of Mercy Cemetery. Memorial contributions in the name of Sister Mary Claver may be made to the Retirement Fund, Sisters of Mercy, P.O. Box 369, Dallas, Pa. 18612. Arrangements by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.
EPLETT - Elizabeth T. "Beth"
EPLETT - Elizabeth T. "Beth," Westmont 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 Oct. 26, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Oct. 17, 1931, in Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Noel) Hines. Preceded in death by her husband, Byron R.; infant son, Byron; brothers, Ed, Jim, Paul and infant brother, Joseph; and sisters, Doris and Anna Marie. Survived by children, Kim Becker, married to Tim; Leanne Papinchak, married to Ernie; Bryan Eplett, married to Cindy; and Stephanie Reese, married to James, all of Johnstown. Also survived by stepchildren, Lois Seivers, and husband, Bill, and Sandra Miller, both of Richland; Carol Eplett, Florida; and Bev Newsome, and husband, Frealan, Ohio; siblings, Janet Learn, Indiana, Pa., and Bill Hines, and wife, Rosetta, Loretto. "Mam Mam" is survived by grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan, Brennan, Kortney, Corey, Amanda, Alexa, Bryson, Chris and Katie, and great-grandchild, Cayden. Also survived by dear friend, George Bell. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. Interment, Grandview Mausoleum.
FERRE - Eugene E.
FERRE - Eugene E., 62, Main Street, Boswell, passed away suddenly Oct. 26, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center, following an 18-month recurrence of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Born Aug. 22, 1943, in Somerset, son of the former District Justice Constant N. Ferre and Elizabeth "Betty" (Brant) Ferre. Preceded in death by mother; an infant brother; maternal grandmother, Clara Wilson; maternal stepgrandfather, Alexander Wilson; paternal grandparents, Peter and Josephine Ferre; mother-in-law, Nellie (Dull) Berkebile; and father-in-law, a former Hooversville mortician, Garner "Lefty" Berkebile. Survived by father and stepmother, Dorothy (Miller) Ferre, Boswell; wife of 44 years, the former Garnel D. Berkebile; six children: Janine, married to Larry Konieczny, Shelocta; Josana, widow of Michael Baraniak, Berlin; Johnna, married to Jay Lensbouer, Somerset; Jamie Dedik, and companion, Ronald Rhoades, Gray; Eugene G., married to Penny Krupper, Johnstown; and Jill, married to Robert Lewis, Sipesville; 20 grandchildren: Staff Sgt. Lauren (Konieczny) Hewitt, married to Jason; Ian Konieczny; Amanda (Ferre) Shroyer, married to Jason; Staff Sgt. Ryan Ferre; Blake Baraniak; Lacey, Lonny and Joshua Lensbouer; Erica Dedik, and companion, Chris Brant; Nicole Dedik; Heather and Bradie Rhoades; Barret, Brittany, Brandon, Breann and Braxton Ferre; and Derrick, Russ and Megan Lewis; and six great-grandchildren: Madison and Bryce Shroyer; Ciera Primus; Kelsie Brant; and Riyah and Aneah Harris. Half-brother of Connie Schutrick, Irwin; Paula, married to Richard Gracie; Judy Ferre; and Peter Ferre, all of Boswell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Gene was retired from the Plumber and Pipefitters Local Union #354, after many years of service. Member of the Somerset Post #181 American Legion and the Jenner Rod and Gun Club. 1961 graduate of the former JBJ High School, Boswell, where he excelled in football and wrestling. Former Boswell borough councilman and Boswell Lions Little League coach. Gene was of the Catholic faith and was proud to have worked in the White House during the Kennedy presidency and on the Alaskan Pipeline in the 1970s. Had volunteered for various community organizations. Loved to travel with his wife seeking out treasures and antiques. Also, along with his wife, co-owned several rental properties. Was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be greatly missed. Viewing from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home -- Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell. Funeral Service, 10 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, Boswell, the Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM, Conv., officiating. Committal, POS of A Cemetery, Hooversville.
GALLARDY - Robert G.
GALLARDY - Robert G., 47, 420 E. Cherry Ave., Altoona, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Burn Center, Allentown, Pa., as a result of injuries suffered during a training accident at the Pa. State Fire Academy, Lewistown. Born Jan. 31, 1958, in Johnstown, son of Thomas Gallardy and Margaret (Jaraback). Preceded in death by father and father-in-law, Carl Wirfel. Survived by mother; wife, Vickie Wirfel, whom he married Aug. 5, 1978, in New Germany, Pa.; sons, Kyle Robert, Drew Gerard and Derek Edward, all at home; mother-in-law, Audrey Wirfel; great-aunt, Mildred Nelson; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins. Member of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church. He was captain on Engine 311 of the Altoona Fire Department, adjunct instructor with Pa. State Fire Academy and instructor with Bucks County Community College. He was previously employed by Pepsi-Cola and the signal department at Conrail. A graduate of Forest Hills High School, 1976; Cambria County Community College, where he received an associate's degree in fire science; and numerous fire service continuing education courses and nationally accredited certifications. He enjoyed working and teaching in the fire department, instructing fire service training, riding his motorcycle, traveling with his dog, Spunky, and watching his boys play in sporting events. He was a member of International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 299; Summerhill Volunteer Fire Company, Station 86; Cambria County Volunteer Fire Association; and Central District Volunteer Firemen's Association. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602, where a Vigil for the Deceased service will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by Father Timothy Grimme, Monsignor Robert Mazur and Monsignor Anthony Little. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany. The family requests contributions be made to Summerhill Volunteer Fire Company or the Lehigh Valley Hospital Burn Center, Cedar Crest, I-78 P.O. Box 689, Allentown, Pa. 18105.
