McCANN - Rosella Marie
McCANN - Rosella Marie, 85, 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 May 3, 2006. Born July 1, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Michael G. And Mary Ann Jacobs. Also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. McCann, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by children, Linda D., married to Paul L. Bondor, Mandesville, La.; and Michael P. McCann, and wife, Susan, Franklin; grandchildren, Stephanie M. and Rosalyn R. McCann, both of Franklin; Thomas A. Bondor, Washington, D.C.; Paul A. Bondor, New York City; and Karen Casillas, Houston, Texas; and three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Paul P. Jacobs, Johnstown. Rosella was formerly employed at Penn Traffic and Glosser Bros., and after retirement, she was active with RSVP and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of St. John Gualbert Cathedral, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Monsignor George B. Flinn, VG, officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., Downtown, 514 Somerset St., where the vigil service will be held.
PALUCH - Joseph Sr.
PALUCH - Joseph Sr., 91, of Sidman, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died May 3, 2006, at home. Born Sept. 21, 1914, in Windber, son of John and Victoria (Leskiej) Paluch. Preceded in death by parents; children, Victoria and Thomas; and sisters, Katherine Single, Mary Hannon and Ann May. Survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Helen L. McClain; and these children: Joseph Jr., married to the former Linda Kosher, Frederick, Md.; Edward, Sidman; Theodore, married to the former Sharon Tegley, Salix; Stephen, married to the former Mary Lou Albert, Salix; David, married to the former Beverly Kipphan, Hedgesville, W.Va.; and Mary, wife of Clark Gaydos, Mount Hope. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law, the former Barbara Rodda, widow of Thomas, Johnstown; 10 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, the American Legion, the UMWA and lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. He was a coal operator for Logan Coal Co. He was a Marine veteran of World War II, serving with the 27th Infantry Division, and was wounded on Iwo Jima. The last surviving member of his immediate family. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale, where Parastas will be sung at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy, 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Father James Spontak, celebrant. Interment, St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery. Military graveside rites by the members of the Beaverdale American Legion.
PARKS - Joann R.
PARKS - Joann R., 77, of Johnstown, passed away May 2, 2006. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.
ROBERTSON - Mrs. Irene B.
ROBERTSON - Mrs. Irene B., 89, of Clelland Mill Road, New Castle, passed away on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2006, at the Overlook Medical Clinic in New Wilmington, Pa. She was Born on Thursday, April 12, 1917, in Bolivar, Pa., daughter of the late Robert Henderson and Leah Foust, and was married to Mr. James C. Robertson on May 4, 1941; he preceded her in death in 1965. A long-standing member and past president of the Mount Jackson Presbyterian. She was employed by Mohawk Schools as a cafeteria worker for 17 years. She was a member and past president of Mount Jackson Woman's Club and was a local Girl Scout leader. She leaves behind two sons, Mr. James C. Robertson Jr. of Hermitage, Pa., and Mr. Jack A. Robertson of Chester, W.Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Diana Richards of Brecksville, Ohio, and Miss Phyllis Robertson of Mount Jackson, Pa.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by father, Robert Henderson; mother, Leah Foust; husband, Mr. James C. Robertson; half-sister, Dorothy Hewitt. She loved her family and her cat, Morris, who was her companion for 22 years; he survives and currently resides at the Promises for Pets. Visitation will be at Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home on Friday, May 5, 2006, from 2 to 7 p.m. Service will be held at Mount Jackson Presbyterian on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon. Family will then have a private burial service at Mount Jackson Presbyterian Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church General Fund, 129 Mount Aire Road, New Castle, Pa. 16102, or Promises for Pets, P.O. Box 621, New Castle, Pa. 16103.
ROTHER - Margaret G. (Dougherty)
ROTHER - Margaret G. (Dougherty), 85, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died May 2, 2006, at The Winds Assisted Living Home in Duncansville. Born Nov. 28, 1920, in Johnstown, daughter of Patrick and Gertrude (Bradley) Dougherty. Preceded in death by parents; husband, C. Robert Rother; and brother, Patrick Dougherty. Survived by son, Ronald, married to JoAnn (Allison) Rother, Duncansville; daughter, Roberta, married Donald Seifert, Rockville, Md.; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Reeves, Perryville, Md.; and sister-in-law, Rita Platt, Johnstown. Retired from Best Form. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. Member of Our Mother of Sorrows Church, where family and friends will meet for funeral Mass at noon Friday, the Very Rev Paul E. Turnbull, V.F. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice in her memory.
SHULTZ - Ruth M. "Ruby" Glass
SHULTZ - Ruth M. "Ruby" Glass, 80, Powell Avenue, 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 May 2, 2006, at Altoona Regional, Altoona Campus. Born Dec. 8, 1925, in Sankertown, daughter of the late Joel H. and Alice C. (McMasters) Glass. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas C.; sons, Thomas A. and Michael J.; grandson, Jerod T.; brothers, Harry, Clarence, Paul and Robert; and sister, Evelyn Smith. Survived by children, Sandy, Jim and Mary Shultz; Mary Alice, Barb, Karen and Lee Merva; Dorothy and Marvin Hudson; Nancy, David and Jeanne Shultz; and Sarah Paxton; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Edith Eckenrode, Cresson, and Dorothy Smith, Wisconsin. Ruby thoroughly enjoyed life and laughter. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener and reader. She gave selflessly to everyone, and will be especially remembered as an advocate for children with special needs. She devoted her life to her family. Ruby was loved by the entire community and will be greatly missed. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Church, the Rev. Angelo Patti. Committal, church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis or Cerebral Palsy foundations.
VARESCAK - Julia (Paskowski)
VARESCAK - Julia (Paskowski), 97, formerly of 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 May 2, 2006, at Harmar Village Care Center, Cheswick. Born Oct. 24, 1908, in Lubno, Poland, daughter of the late Mirko and Anna (Kozak) Paskowski. Preceded in death by husband, Valentine "Wally"; infant sister, Mary; and brother, Andrew. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Mazor, and husband, Henry, South Windsor, Conn.; Ann Pluchinsky, and husband, Walter, Crown Point, Ind.; Rose Marie Carnley, and husband, Billy, New Caney, Texas; Jean Roxby, and husband, Robert, Verona; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Michael, Mundys Corner; and John and Joseph, both of Nanty Glo. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Nanty Glo, and Altar and Rosary Society. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where a Liturgical Wake will be held Thursday evening. A funeral Mass will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, with the Rev. Father David Peles, the celebrant. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo.
WERTZ - Patricia M. "Chiefy"
WERTZ - Patricia M. "Chiefy," age 75, 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 April 24, 2006, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 9, 1931, in Newry, daughter of Homer Dean and Ada (Clark) Glunt. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Willis E.; and son, Gary; brothers, James, John, Robert and Bill; and sisters, Dorothy, Mary, Grace, Betty and Helen; and also special niece, Misti Lynne Evans. Survived by daughters, Terry Wertz, Ebensburg, and Patricia Lynn Holden, Nanty Glo; grandchildren, Sonya Bier, Nicole Hensley and Willis Ryan Holden; great-grandchildren, Codey and Sarah Bier. Sister of Martha Jane "Marty" Lindsey, Ducansville, and Homer Dean "Jiggs" Glunt, Hollidaysburg. Patricia enjoyed spending Sundays with her sister, Marty, traveling to Willow Valley in Lancaster with family members and spending time with lifetime friends Ken and Kater Armstrong. Member of Ebensburg United Methodist Church. No public viewing or visitation. Memorial services at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Ebensburg, the Rev. Roger Johnson. Committal, Alto Reste Cemetery, Altoona. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, or the Ebensburg United Methodist Church in Patricia's memory. Funeral arrangements by Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg.
WYSOCKI - Peter
WYSOCKI - Peter, 87, Carrolltown, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died May 3, 2006. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown. Complete obituary in Friday's paper.
Joseph J. Bertolini Sr.
JENNERS - BERTOLINI – Joseph J. Sr., 91, Jenners, 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. 20, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 14, 1919, in Jenners, son of Frederick and Clotilda (Vettori) Bertolini. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 70 years, the former Mildred M. Wade, on Jan. 22, 2008; daughter, Rose Mary Saylor; son, Joseph J. Jr.; grandson, John Slizewski; granddaughter, Theresa Paxton; brothers, Adolph, Maurice and Fred; and sisters, Alma Boscola and Pearl Boscola. Survived by children, Carole, Jenners; Sandra, married to Len Slizewski, Hoschton, Ga.; and Donna, married to Jay Striby, Baltimore, Md.; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Anita (Petty) Bertolini; and son-in-law, James Saylor, both of Ferrelton. He was a former coal miner for more than 25 years. Along with his wife, he owned and operated the former Jenner Greenhouse for almost 60 years. Member of UMWA and Jenner Rod & Gun Club. Joe was an avid woodcarver, hunter and fisherman. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will truly be missed by all who loved him. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, Pastor Charles T. Kelly, presiding. Donations in Joe’s memory may be sent to Palliative Care Unit, c/o Memorial Medical Center, 1086 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. 15905.
