PARKER - Constance M. "Connie,"
PARKER - Constance M. "Connie," 74, New Florence, 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 home. Born Nov. 29, 1931, in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Anne (Kennedy) Moran. Also preceded in death by son, Charles Matthew Parker; brother, Thomas A. Moran Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Charles M. and Frances M. Parker. Survived by husband, Dr. Donald A. Parker; daughter, Allison, wife of Robert Ouimette, Johnston, Rhode Island; grandson, Mark Logan Parker, New Florence; sisters, Elinor Hawes, Doylestown; Claire Fitzgerald, Landsdale; and Nancy Keller, Easton, Md.; brother, Peter Thomas Moran, Wilmington, Del.; and beloved fiance of her late son, Audrey Sloan, and her family, New Florence. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Seward; Rosary Altar Society; former CCD teacher; DCCW; past president of DCCW, Greensburg; National Board of DCCW; and former DCCW teacher; Catholic Daughters of America Court 2103; American Red Cross safety instructor; and teacher at YMCA, Johnstown. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Seward, the Rev. John Wilt, Monsignor Donald Mondello and the Rev. Simeon Marro. Private interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. A celebration of Connie's life will be held after the Mass at the parish hall in New Florence. Family assisted by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Connie's name may be made to UPMC, 200 Lothrop St., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213-9942.
RORABAUGH - L. Claire
RORABAUGH - L. Claire, 94, Allegheny Lutheran Home, 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, at the home. Born July 31, 1911, in Conemaugh, son of the late Harry and Seville (Wissinger) Leidy. Also preceded in death by husband, Lavere W. Rorabaugh; brothers, Lester and George; and sister, Ruth Leckey. Survived by sons, Gene, married to the former Evelyn Sensabaugh, Jacksonville, Fla.; Glenn, married to the former Eileen Kelly, Hollywood, Fla.; Gary, married to the former Sheila Burke, Johnstown; and Gregory, married to the former Della Austinson, Fargo, N.D. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Queen Aurandt; and brother, Richard Leidy, Ashland, Ohio. She was a member of Vinco Church of the Brethren and attended Westmont Church of the Brethren later in life. Member of the Order of the Eastern Star and she also cooked for many years at Camp Juniata. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., West Hills, 921 Menoher Blvd., where service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Robert Rummel officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
SCHILLING - Andrew E.
SCHILLING - Andrew E., 90, of Ebensburg, 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, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born Nov. 15, 1915, in Nicktown, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth J. (Lantz) Schilling. Preceded in death by wife, the former Nellie Larese; special friend, Betty Davis; brothers, Henry, Samuel, Walter, Francis and Louis; and sisters, Marie Nature, Annie Bailey and Blanche Federman. Survived by daughters, Nancy, wife of Richard Hudimac, Sidman; Rosemarie, wife of Tom McConnell, Portage; and Mary, wife of David Getty, Ebensburg; grandchildren, Eric, and wife, Camille (Alwine) Hudimac, North Carolina; Michelle, and fiance, Bob Quinn, Johnstown; Mark Hudimac, and fiancee, Colleen Morton, North Carolina; Brian Getty, Arlington, Va.; Adam Getty, Ebensburg; Jill Noel, Stacy and Louise McConnell, all of Portage; and great-grandson, Bobby Quinn. Brother of Wilford Schilling, Nicktown; Regis Schilling, Ohio; Alfonse Schilling, Buffalo, N.Y.; and Helen Bishop, Ebensburg. Member of Holy Name Roman Catholic Church; American Legion Post 363, Ebensburg; and UMWA Local 850. Retired from BethEnergy Mine #32. A World War II Army veteran. Andrew and his wife had been active volunteers at Holy Name Church, the Ebensburg Senior Center, Laurel Crest Manor and the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where a vigil prayer service will be held Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name Church, the Rev. Monsignor Arnold L. Gaus, celebrant. Committal at Holy Name Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Andy's memory may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
DeBARTO - Margaret A. (Hovanec) "Maggie"
DeBARTO - Margaret A. (Hovanec) "Maggie," 73, of Windber, passed away Jan. 13, 2006. Member of SS. Cyril -- Methodius Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber.
DIXON - Adriene
DIXON - Adriene, 72, of Paint 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 Jan. 12, 2006, at home. Born May 2, 1933, in California, Pa., daughter of Frank and Martha (Nelson) Sadler. Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Merle. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland.
FAITH - Melvin D.
FAITH - Melvin D., 63, of 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 Jan. 14, 2006. Friends will be received from 3 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, Pastor Jim Gay officiating. Interment will be held at the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Friedens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the family.
GEORGE - Mrs. Margaret L. (Thomas)
GEORGE - Mrs. Margaret L. (Thomas), 71, of Beaverdale, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Jan. 15, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 18, 1934, in Nanty Glo, daughter of James and Anne L. Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents, and these brothers and sisters: William, Edna Fye, Mary Seaman, Charles, Albert T. and James. Survived by her husband of 53 years, Clement F. George Jr.; and these children: Jerry (Betty), Orlando, Fla.; Connie (John) Watyka, Orlando, Fla.; Diane (Dave) Reis, Marinette, Wis.; Gail (Michael) Barbarich, Randy (Dawn), Sandy (Gail) and Andy (Denise), all of Beaverdale; Candy (Ron) Orlando, Houston, Texas; Joann (Fred) Younkers, Beaverdale; and Sam (Cheryl), Sidman; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of Dalton Thomas, Portage; Melvin Thomas, Florida; and Betty Jean Clark, Missouri. A member of the Brookside Sportsman's Club and Beaverdale American Legion. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Blue Knob.
HADDOCK - Frances "Judy" (Smith)
HADDOCK - Frances "Judy" (Smith), 89, 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 Jan. 14, 2006, at the McCullough House. Longtime resident of 1444 Mary Drive in Westmont. Born Oct. 5, 1916, in Mineola, N.Y., daughter of Claude D. and Frances (Dutton) Smith. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Floyd Michael Haddock; sisters, Elsie and Eva; and brothers; Edward and George. Survived by son, Michael Francis Cieslak, Vienna, Va., and several nieces and nephews. She was known as an accomplished amateur artist. Member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church for over 55 years. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. Services and Internment private. Funeral arrangements by Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.
HOLT - Mary L. "Meda" (Levinicz)
HOLT - Mary L. "Meda" (Levinicz), 81, of Oak Hill Drive, Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Jan. 15, 2006, at Somerset Hospital. Born June 19, 1924, in Wehrum, Cambria County, daughter of George and Christina (Risko) Levinicz. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 56 years, Arthur E. "Duke," Dec. 16, 2004; granddaughter, Angel Holt; sister, Anna Mae Kozuch; and brothers, Mike and George. Survived by son, Larry A., married to Becky Lehman; grandchildren, Christopher and Jami Holt, all of Stonycreek Township; sisters-in-law, Mary Grace Levinicz, Olive Darrah and Virge Holt; and brother-in-law, Roy Holt, and wife, Bobbie. Member of the Mostoller United Methodist Church, Kimmelton. 15 year volunteer at the Somerset Food Pantry. Army veteran of World War II and a retired waitress. Resident of Shaffer's Countryside Assisted Living, Friedens, for the past year. Viewing form 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home -- Cremation Services, Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. James W. Hamilton officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.
KRUPA - Josephine
KRUPA - Josephine, 82, of Karen Drive, Hollsopple (Lehman Acres), Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Jan. 16, 2006, at her home. Arrangements in charge of the Hoffman Funeral Homes are incomplete pending arrival of Josephine's niece from New York City on Wednesday.
