RICE - Lukas
RICE - Lukas Logan, 8, 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, 2006, at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born April 8, 1998, in Johnstown, son of Ronald R. and Kimberly A. (Darr) Rice. Survived by maternal grandparents, Donna, wife of Daniel Showalter, Blairsville, and Terry Darr, Johnstown; paternal grandparents, Ralph and Margaret Rice, Windber; great-grandparents, Doris Kutchenbrod and Paul Darr; brother, Ronald; sisters, Abby and Maria; and aunts and uncles, Chris and Brenda Darr, Robert Rice, Debbie Bickle and Donna Lewis; also numerous cousins and friends. Lukas was a student at East Side Elementary School and was a very happy child and was loved by everyone. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moskal -- Kennedy Colonial Funeral Home, Ohio Street and Highland Avenue, where service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Roland Catterall officiating. Interment, Headricks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name through the funeral home.
RIZZO - Anne
RIZZO - Anne M., 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 Aug. 2, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 15, 1921, in Monaca, daughter of Charles and Agatha (Bundy) Denny. Preceded in death by parents and husband, Russell A. Rizzo, who 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 1981. Survived by children, Joseph R. Sr., married to Margaret (Gutilla) Rizzo, Johnstown; Mary Agnes, married to James M. Norcross Sr., Carlisle; Roseanne Rizzo, Pittsburgh; and Donna M., married to Robert E. Boast, Johnstown; grandchildren, Dana Rizzo; Joseph Jr., married to Sue Rizzo; James Norcross Jr.; Jamie M., married to Krista Cernansky; Anita R., married to Joseph Ikes; Russell J. Cernansky; and Antoinetta M. and Natalie L. George; brothers, Anthony, married to Shirley Taormina; Samuel, married to Mary Ann Denny; and Charles, married to Joan Denny; sister, Mary A. Trice; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Worked for Marks women's wear, the Darling Shop and Berg's dress shop, for over 40 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Former member of Christian Mothers. Former active member of the Democratic Committee. Member of St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Leo Arnonie. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Committal, St. Anthony Cemetery.
ROUSH - Russell
ROUSH - Russell A., 70, Tower Road, New Germany, 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, 2006, at home surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 27, 1935, in Ehrenfeld, son of Jacob E. and Frances M. (Schrift) Roush. Preceded in death by parents and infant twin daughters, Cynthia and Christine. Survived by wife of 48 years, Esther (Mastaler) Roush, New Germany, whom he married Nov. 16, 1957; daughters, Diane, wife of Dale Angleberger, Walkersville, Md.; Carol, wife of David Carden, Sidman; Janice, wife of William Seabrooks, East Berlin; Lori Roush, Laurel Crest Manor; Francine, wife of Keith Shreiner, Elizabethtown; and Marianne, wife of Eric Mucker, Thurmont, Md.; grandchildren, Emily, Megan and Katie Angleberger; Alyssa, Russell, Zachary and Jonathan Carden; and Julie, Amy and Christopher Seabrooks; and brothers and sisters, Edith, wife of Homer M. Harshberger, Portage; Edward, married to Delores Stager, Portage; June, wife of Raymond Wess, New Germany; and Thomas E., married to Sandra Camp, Boston, N.Y. Russ retired from the Ebensburg Center maintenance department. Served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Germany. He was a graduate of the former South Fork Croyle High School. He enjoyed woodworking, working in his beautiful gardens and pitching horseshoes. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Father Alfred Patterson, OSB. Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Windber Hospice or the American Heart Association.
VAN SCOYOC - Sara
VAN SCOYOC - Sara, 95, Glenville, 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, 2006, at home. Born Nov. 3, 1910, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Bertha (Rager) Hoyland. Preceded in death by husband, Adam T. Van Scoyoc Sr.; son, Terry L. Van Scoyoc; and brothers, Eugene, Benjamin and Curtis. Survived by these children: Joan R., wife of Kenneth Mowery, Glenville, and Adam Thomas Van Scoyoc Jr., and wife, Delores, New Oxford; daughter-in-law, Dottie (Van Scoyoc) Benyacko, Johnstown; sister-in-laws, June Hoyland, Dorothy Kelly and Geneva Hoyland; nine grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Sara was very involved and proud of her grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at William T. Hindman Funeral Home, Chandler Avenue, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Kyle C. Cannon. Interment, Benshoff Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to Odyssey Health Care, 4660 Trindle Road, Suite 204, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011.
Alice F. (Chesnut) Blough
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. - BLOUGH – Alice F. (Chesnut), 90, Fredericksburg, Va., formerly of Jenner 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 Oct. 20, 2010, at Carriage Hill Health & Rehabilitation, Fredericksburg, Va. Born July 30, 1920, in Hustontown, Pa., daughter of Roy and Goldie (Reeder) Chesnut. Preceded in death by parents; husband of 53 years, Clifford L. Blough Sr., on July 27, 1992; granddaughter, Debra Horner; and brothers, James and Henry Chesnut. Survived by children, Nancy, married to Robert P. Horner, Conemaugh Township, Somerset County; Carol, married to Donald Shields; and Clifford L. Jr. “Buddy,” married to Brenda McLean, both of Fredericksburg; Joseph, married to the former Barbara Frost, Louisa, Va.; Kathy, Fredericksburg; James, Warner Robins, Ga.; and Donald, and companion, Julie, Rhodesville, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Alice Chesnut, Davidsville. Former member of Blough Mennonite Church. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at noon Saturday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville, with Pastor Keith Yoder, presiding. Interment, Blough Mennonite Cemetery.
Sam A. Brunetto Sr.
JOHNSTOWN - BRUNETTO – Sam A. Sr., 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 Oct. 19, 2010. Born Dec. 8, 1920, in South Fork, son of Nunziato and Anna (Raneri) Brunetto. Preceded in death by parents; son, Sam A. Jr.; brother, William Brunetto; and sister, Sara Bayush. Survived by son, Thomas J., Florida; daughter-in-law, Jackie; grandchildren, Amy, married to Sean Philips; and Adam, all of Pittsburgh; great-granddaughter, Alaina; brothers, Guy, Maryland; Joseph, married to Audrey; and Philip, married to Marge, Johnstown; and sister, Mary Benko, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Greater Johnstown High School. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater. Retired from Bethlehem Steel as a bricklayer. Sam was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother who will be sadly missed. Longtime member and officer of Sons of Italy Lodge 1614. Also a member of Visitation of the BVM Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, the Rev Father Barry Baronie. Friends received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd. Interment, St. Anthony Cemetery, Geistown.
Edward T. Culley
CRESSON - CULLEY – Edward T., 96, 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 Oct. 20, 2010. Born Sept. 8, 1914, in Cresson, son of the late Edward D. and Ida (Allen) Culley. Preceded in death by wife of 72 years, Pearl M. Culley; daughter, Patricia Crossman; granddaughters, Rebecca Ball and Susan Eberhart; great-grandson, Timothy Eberhart; brothers, James, John, Francis, Paul, Matthew and Donald; and sister, Rita Culley. Survived by children, Janet Hollen (Bob) and James “Moe” Culley (Nettie), all of Cresson; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; also 13 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Robert Culley and Patrick Culley, both of Cresson; and Agnes Lomire, Collegeville, Pa. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Retired in September 1979 from Cresson State School & Hospital. Member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Cresson. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. 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. George M. Gulash. Committal, church Cemetery.
BENSON - Dorothy I.
BENSON - Dorothy I., 87, of Church of the Brethren Home, formerly of 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 Aug. 30, 2006, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Dec. 4, 1918, in Johnstown, daughter of Patrick and Ella (Fardy) Kepple. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James Benson; son, James "Nubby" Benson; and these brothers and sisters: Chas, Geraldine, Bernard and Anna Marie. Survived by these children: Dorothy "Ginger" Hull, Florida, formerly of Hollsopple; Geraldine, married to Leroy Lewis, of Pretoria/Hollsopple; and Becky Elizabeth, married to Gerald Grandas, Johnstown. Also survived by five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Davidsville. Family receiving friends Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon. Funeral Mass, Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Davidsville, Father Michael Lewandowski, OFM, Conv., officiating. Interment, Custer Cemetery.
GINDLESPERGER - Susan (Vitko)
GINDLESPERGER - Susan (Vitko), 82, Centennial Drive, Adams Township, passed away Aug. 29, 2006, at Windber Medical Center. Born Sept. 26, 1923, in Windber, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Dill) Vitko. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Andrew, John, Steve, George and Michael; and sisters, Ann Alexander, Mary Ulatsky, Helen Vitko, Margaret Onderko and Verna Laslo. Susan was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Susan is survived by her husband of 58 years, Clyde Gindlesperger; and these daughters: Carol, wife of Donald Solich, Middletown, Md.; Germaine Zemba, Middle Taylor Township; and Dorothy, wife of Richard Ola, Richland Township; grandchildren, Aaron Solich, and wife, Traci; Kristin (Solich), wife of Brian Doherty; and Adam Solich; also Richie, Megan and Melissa Ola; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Kaitlyn Solich and Jonas Doherty; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Windber, where Susan was a member of the church Rosary Society. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. Brief service at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by funeral liturgy at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Windber, the Rev. Father Gregory Michalisin. Interment, church Cemetery.
HASELRIG - Donald G.
HASELRIG - Donald G., 71, of Johnstown, passed away Aug. 29, 2006, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Sept. 20, 1934, in Johnstown, son of the late Burrell and Fannie (Flagg) Haselrig. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Berta; infant sister, Pearl; and brothers, Burrel L., Alger E., Joseph O., William E. and Earl R. He is survived by his wife, Doris, of Johnstown; son, Donald A., and daughter, Ramona Davis, both of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren; five stepchildren; 14 stepgrand- and great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorris Catherine, and husband, Edgar Rideout, of Pittsburgh, and Jessie, and husband, Charles Grigsby, of Johnstown; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Pittsburgh Police Department. Member of the Mount Sinai Institutional Baptist Church. Friends received Friday from 11 a.m. until time of Homegoing Service at 1 p.m. at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 111 Cambria St., Conemaugh, the Rev. Jeremiah Hunter officiating. Private interment, Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Moskal Funeral Home, West End.
