LYDIC - Eleanore (Thorburn)
LYDIC - Eleanore (Thorburn), 92, of Ebensburg, passed away Aug. 23, 2006. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1.
NEWCOMER - Sonya Renae (Batchelor)
NEWCOMER - Sonya Renae (Batchelor), of Houston, Texas, passed away Aug. 25, 2006, as the result of a car accident in Houston. She was Born Aug. 28, 1979, in Hobart, Tazmania, Australia. Wife of Scott Newcomer of Houston, originally from Mineral Point, Pa. Dearly loved youngest child of Judy and Doug Batchelor of Hobart, Tazmania, Australia. Daughter-in-law to Dennis and Michelle Newcomer of Mineral Point. Beloved sister of Angela and Richard. Sister-in-law of Lance and Esther of Hobart, Tazmania; Danielle Connor and Nikole Newcomer of Mineral Point. Auntie of Daniel, Adam and Kathryn of Hobart, Tazmania; Kole, Ashtyn, Kayla and Alyssa of Mineral Point. Funeral arrangements are being held by George H. Lewis and Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas 77057. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, at 6 p.m.
REGO - Philip L.
REGO - Philip L., 69, 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 Aug. 29, 2006, at home. Born May 17, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Francis P. and Rose (Barteloma) Rego. Preceded in death by parents and wife, Donna M. (Petroro). Survived by children, Francis Rego of Harrisburg; James, married to the former Nicole Magagna, of Harrisburg; and Denise, married to Jerry Vogel, of Johnstown. Also survived by granddaughters, Madelyn Rego and Emma Vogel. A U.S. Air Force veteran. Retired employee for the Johnstown America Corp. and a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 a.m., the Rev. Bernard Karmonocky, OFM. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street.
RUSSELL - Henry B.
RUSSELL - Henry B., 76, Dale 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 Aug. 28, 2006. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Don Eller. Interment, Maple Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family in Mr. Russell's name would be greatly appreciated.
SORICHETTI - Patricia B. (McLucas)
SORICHETTI - Patricia B. (McLucas), 58, of Lilly, went to her eternal rest Aug. 30, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health System. Born Dec. 6, 1947, in Lilly. Preceded in death by father, Norman W. McLucas, and brother, Norman D. McLucas. Survived by beloved mother, Winnie (Brown) McLucas, and loving husband, Robert Sorichetti. She was the devoted mother of Bridget, and husband, Dennis J. Michina, Cresson; cherished grandchildren, Lauren and Logan Michina; sister of Robert, and wife, Marcel McLucas, Florida, and David, and wife, Bea McLucas, Virginia; also aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. Patty was employed as a secretary for Penn Cambria School District and cheerleading coach for Penn Cambria High School. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Thomas F. Cloherty Funeral Home, Lilly, where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday afternoon. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Catholic Church, Lilly, the Rev. Monsignor John R. Sasway, V.F., celebrant. Committal, St. Brigid's Cemetery, Lilly. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lilly Washington War Memorial Association.
WOOD - Louella G.
WOOD - Louella G., 78, of 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 Aug. 29, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Oct. 9, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of the late John and Mary (Boyer) Cooper. Preceded in death by two infant brothers; brothers, Byron, Charles and Edward Cooper; and sister, Mary Leone Hileman. Survived by husband, Fred E. Wood Jr.; and these children: Fred E. Wood III, and special friend, Ruth Anne Lefever, of Mount Joy, Pa.; Gail R., married to Thomas Swain, Johnstown; Donald B. Wood, Johnstown; and former daughter-in-law, Kathryn Wood, Johnstown; also six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sister of Dorothy Kyler, Johnstown; Harry Cooper, Johnstown; Bruce Cooper, Arizona; Erma Hess, Johnstown; Donald Cooper, New Florence; and Loretta Brilhart, Johnstown. Member of New Florence United Methodist Church. Louella loved music and enjoyed singing whenever she could. She also enjoyed playing cards with her family and was a Pirates fan. Former secretary for the Sanitary Dairy. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hindman Funeral Homes -- Crematory, Chandler Avenue, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Dr. Floyd A. Hall. Entombment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of choice.
BALCER - Julia
BALCER - Julia, 91, Arbutus Park Manor, Richland, 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 Sept. 13, 2006, at the manor. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, South Fork.
BRANCATO - Peter
BRANCATO - Peter T. "Tony," 75, Elmora, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Sept. 14, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 18, 1931, in Barnesboro, son of Antonio and Concetta (Inzalaco). Preceded in death by parents; son, Nino Brancato; and sisters, Bessie Couples, Marie Nhring and Angie Mancini. Survived by loving wife, Carol (Glista) Brancato; daughter, Connie Schellhammer, Johnstown; and sisters, Rose Milko, Laura Sotomayer, Katherine Legg and Jennie Wilshire. Friends received from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria. Military rites by local veterans organizations.
DANKO - Mrs. Ruth
DANKO - Mrs. Ruth J., lost her fierce battle with renal cell cancer Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Good Samaritan Nursing Care Center. Born in Black Diamond of immigrant parents, she was the quintessential American success story. Before it was fashionable, before it was taken for granted, before the term "career woman" was even part of the lexicon, this divorced mother of two worked her way from high school graduate to college graduate, holding down as many jobs as it took. From piece-worker at Bestform to nursing at Mercy Hospital, Good Samaritan and finally Conemaugh Valley, she accomplished what she set out to do. She loved her family, friends and cats. Most spring and summer Fridays and Saturdays she could be found rummaging about the local garage sales. She loved a good bargain and Scrabble, cards, crossword puzzles, books, picnics and fresh green fried tomatoes. But most of all she loved life. Ruth endured, overcame and fought to make her life what it was and how it was. Independent and courageous, she was the embodiment of a woman who lived strong. She will be desperately missed. Preceded in death by parents, Andrew and Mary Anderson; sisters, Pauline Hunt, Francine Hodownes and Anna Marie Chizmar. Survived by these children, Marcia, wife of Clarke Hankey, Pittsburgh, and Mark, married to the former Bobbi Kelly, Johnstown; grandchildren, Jody, Adam, Lynnie and Nate Danko; and brother, Mike Anderson, married to the former Matilda Sally, Windber. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Windber, where funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 1 p.m., the Very Rev. Leonard E. Voytek, VF, pastor. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hugh W. Marron Funeral Home, Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be directed toward the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131 or the American Cancer Society, 168 W. Union St., Somerset, Pa. 15501-1454, in memory of Ruth.
GERULA - John
GERULA - John, 75, Windber, went to be with our Lord Sept. 15, 2006, at Windber Medical Center. Born June 28, 1931, in Paint Township, son of Fedor and Helen (Kimock) Gerula. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Hazel (Fyock) Gerula; an infant daughter; brothers, Andrew, Nicholas, Alex, Michael, Frank and Paul Gerula; sisters, Verna Miller, Ann Dahut, Catherine Stopko and Eva Vargo; and numerous infant brothers and sisters. Survived by these children: Cynthia, wife of Jerry Lang, Hummelstown; John Gerula, married to the former Pat McCullough, Grass Valley, Calif.; Eugene Gerula, New Paris; and Marie, wife of Craig Simpson, Huntingdon; grandchildren, Courtney and Kenny; John Jr.; Jessica, Marcia, John, Laurence and Tony; Monica, Teri and Geri; and Krista, Kayla and Karlee; and 12 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Fox, Fallentimber; Margaret Latchney, Windber; Pauline Koval, New York; Helen Oldham, Fishertown; and Pete Gerula, married to the former Bertha Kuhlman, Windber. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Mary Gerula, Windber, and Martha Gerula, New Jersey; brother-in-law, Steve Vargo, Alum Bank; sister-in-law, Kathryn Fritz, Davidsville; brother-in-law, Robert Fyock, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a retired mechanic who worked for several area dealerships. He delivered meals for the Somerset County Area Agency on Aging. Enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid gardener. His life was enriched by his family and friends. Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Rummel, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. J.A. McCormick Jr. Interment, Rummel Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. The family also will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Grace Lutheran Church, 514 Shady Lane, Windber, Pa. 15963, in John's memory.
