STAGER - Eleanor R.
STAGER - Eleanor R., 77, Vinco, 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. 12, 2005, after a brief battle with cancer. Born Jan. 31, 1928, in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late Guy and Agnes (Johnson) Carmel. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer, and sister, Ethel Thompson. Survived by loving sons, Greg (Marcia Smith) Stager, Tyrone; Denis (Carol Williams) Stager, Philadelphia; Mark (Irene Landen) Stager, Richmond, Va.; Chris (Dorothy Chance) Stager, South Bend, Ind.; and Jeff (Pam Gallagher) Stager, Harrisburg; and 10 grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Edward (Carol) Carmel, of Hagerstown, Md.; and brother-in-law, Robert Thompson, of Columbus, Ohio. Eleanor was an avid reader, late- night movie watcher and enjoyed being a grandmother. At Eleanor's request, there will be no viewing. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, the Rev. Dr. David L. Karlberg officiating. Private committal will be held Monday at Pike Brethren Cemetery, Mundys Corner. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleanor's memory may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
VESPA - Daisy J.
VESPA - Daisy J., 98, 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 Oct. 10, 2005. Member of ISDA and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, TOR Franciscans. Committal, St. Anthony Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Meek Funeral Home Inc., Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Memorials may be directed to Regional Hospice at Windber, in Daisy's memory.
FAGLEY - Janet P.
FAGLEY - Janet P., 75, Altoona, formerly of 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 Sat. Dec. 24, 2005, at her residence after an extended illness. Born Nov. 3, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of Roy and Marian (Sanders) Bice. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Marie Shannon. Survived by husband, Paul J. Fagley, whom she married in 1950 in Altoona, Pa.; sons, Paul J. Fagley II, and wife, Terri, Wellington, Fla., and J. Timothy, and wife, Marty, Basin, Wyo.; daughter, Diane Perry, and husband, Bill, Duncansville; brother, Michael Bice, and wife, Margaret, Garden City, N.Y.; and grandchildren, Paul III, Laura, Jay, Eric, Gretchen and Cody Fagley and Bridget Perry. Member of St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville. Retired as a library aide from the Penn Cambria School District with 17 years of service. Graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and Zeth Business College. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona Pa., where vigil for the deceased will be held Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Catherine of Siena, Duncansville. Committal at Calvary Cemetery. www.stevensmortuary.com.
FORDIAT - Ann
FORDIAT - Ann, 88, Portage, 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. 22, 2005, at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Born May 7, 1917, in Cookstown, Huntingdon County, the daughter of John M. Roman and Anna (Hayostek) Roman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Milton Fordiat; brothers, John, Ralph and Michael Roman; and sisters, Mary Sendek, Cecelia Roman and Eva Coan. Survived by daughter, Pamela Rosenberger, and son, Mike Fordiat, and wife, Cathy, both of New York. Also survived by grandchildren, Laura Rosen-berger and Lisa Rose, wife of Arnold Freedman, New York. Sister of Veronica, wife of Jack Malone, New York, and Francis Roman, and wife, Lenora, California. Ann was a kind-hearted person to everyone she knew and she especially loved her pets. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark A. Serenko Funeral Home, Portage. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Hammers Street, Portage, Father Ronald V. Osinski, celebrant. Committal in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portage.
GORDON - Raymond L.
GORDON - Raymond L., 55, Dunlo, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with scleroderma on Dec. 25, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 31, 1949, in Johnstown, son of William and Phoebe (Miller) Gordon. Preceded in death by father and niece, Heather. Survived by mother and these brothers and sisters: William, married to the former Rhonda Shaffer, Salix; Douglas, married to the former Jacqueline Homa, Portage; Vicki, wife of Mark Schneider, Mount Holly Springs; Kate Maher, Johnstown; Judy Gordon, Dunlo; Jeffrey, married to the former Tonia Connelly, Johnstown; and Jodi, wife of John Huston, Johnstown. Also survived by these nieces and nephews: Bill Gordon; D.J. and Phil Maher; Jolene and Luke Schneider; Amber Gordon; Kyle Gordon; Jacob and Sarah Huston. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Homer J. George Funeral Home, Salix, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Peter Foreman officiating. Interment, Dunmyer Cemetery.
GURCHIK - Michael T.
GURCHIK - Michael T., 82, 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 Dec. 23, 2005. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Summerhill.
IZING - Lillian E. (Pastor)
IZING - Lillian E. (Pastor), 83, of Windber, passed away Dec. 24, 2005. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where funeral service will be held at 8:15 p.m. Monday evening, the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, VF. Private family committal at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Windber.
KUSH - Mary E. "Susie" (McCann)
KUSH - Mary E. "Susie" (McCann), 64, of Tire 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 peacefully on the evening of Dec. 25, 2005, at home. No visitation Monday. Arrangements in charge of the Hoffman Funeral Homes are incomplete.
LaMANTIA - Mary (Dancha)
LaMANTIA - Mary (Dancha), 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 Dec. 24, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center, Downtown Campus. Born Jan. 1, 1919, in Vintondale, daughter of the late Andrew and Annie (Petrilla) Dancha. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph J., and brothers, Charles, Peter, George and Michael. Survived by children, Mary Ann LaMantia, Asheville, N.C.; Phyllis Grembi, and husband, Michael, Ebensburg; Philip, married to the former Patricia Paese, Harrison City; Debra Sideras, and husband, John, Novelty, Ohio; and Roxanne McHugh, and husband, Robert, Ebensburg; grandchildren, Michael, Jessica, Joseph, Paula, Bryan, Nicholas, Leo, Scott and Kate; sister-in-law and second mother to Mary's children, Augusta LaMantia; brothers and sisters, Andrew Dancha, and wife, Florence, Altoona; Margaret Greaves, Union Beach, N.J.; Ann Columbus, and husband, Thomas, Vintondale; and Helen Voytas, Johnstown; and sisters-in-law, Marie Dancha, Livonia, Mich.; Flo Dancha, Derry; Dolly Dancha and Julie Dancha, both of Hatboro. Member of St. Mary's Church, Nanty Glo. Retired cafeteria worker from the Blacklick Valley School District. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where a Liturgical Wake will be held Tuesday evening. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Father David Peles, celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
MARSH - Delores C.
MARSH - Delores C., 74, of Nicktown, passed away Dec. 25, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center, Downtown Campus. Born Aug. 7, 1931, in Colver, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Harrtack) Machuta. Preceded in death by husband, Lewis A. Marsh, and son, Donald. As per Delores' request, there will be no viewing. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, the Rev. C. Edward Albert officiating. Interment, Pineland Cemetery, Strongstown. At Delores' request, please omit flowers.
McCLARREN - Bessie M.
McCLARREN - Bessie M., 80, 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 Dec. 24, 2005, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born Oct. 27, 1925, in Johnstown, the daughter of the late John and Deliah (Chase) Lehman. Preceded in death by husband, Leo R. McClarren; grandson, Michael McGuire; sister, Frances Devorick; brothers, Frank, George and Richard Lehman; and stepson, Edward McClarren. Survived by daughter, Carol McGuire, Center Line, Mich.; son, Allen, married to the former Kathleen Cascino, Elkton, Md.; stepson, Donald, married to Marianna, Lewisburg, Pa.; sister, Anna Robertson, Panama City, Fla.; and brothers, Edward Lehman, married to Elise, Hooversville; Raymond Lehman, married to Twila, Johnstown; Clyde Lehman, Erie; James Lehman, married to Helen, Johnstown; and Robert Lehman, married to Chicko, California. Also survived by grandchildren, Patrick McGuire; Donald McGuire Jr.; Sean McGuire, married to Kelly; Mary Sokol, married to Derek; Allen McClarren Jr.; and Tracy McClarren; and great-granddaughter, Alexis Miller. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Picking-Treece Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Clarence Bridges officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may by made to the Kidney Foundation or the American Cancer Society in memory of Bessie.
