PRESTON – Jennifer J.
PRESTON – Jennifer J., 61, 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 Feb. 7, 2007, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born Jan. 14, 1946, in Buffalo, N.Y., daughter of late Charles and Elsie (Roberts) Kershaw. Survived by husband, Dewey; children, Janey Kershaw-Gibbs, New York; Brenda, married to Mario Chinchilla, Utah; Irene, married to Brian Bernard, New Jersey; Mario Diaz, and fiancee, Monica Spellman, and Penny, married to Edward Harris, both of Johnstown; sister, Penny Hood, New York; and 11 grandchildren. Member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Father Doug Blakelock. Interment, Oak Cemetery. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. Funeral Home.
ROBEL – Fred A., Jr.
ROBEL – Fred A., Jr., 86, 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 Feb. 8, 2007, at Windber Hospice. Born Dec. 16, 1920, in Johnstown, son of Fred A. Sr. and Electa (Strayer) Robel. Preceded in death by his parents, and son, Fred A. III. He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Robinson; daughter, Daryl, wife of Robert Silk, California; grandchildren, Lawana, Faith and Fred IV; and three great-grandchildren. Fred also is survived by brothers, Rayford, married to the former Janet Watkins, Maryland, and Wayne, married to the former Betty Stover, Florida. Fred was a member of Beulah United Methodist Church, Dale; Greater Johnstown Lodge 538, F&AM; Tall Cedars; and Jaffa Mosque, Altoona; Fred was part of the Robel Construction Company. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, with a Masonic funeral service at 7 p.m., at The Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Charles Shaffer officiating. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum.
SHAFFER – William C.
SHAFFER – William C., 90, of Bethany Place, Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch" target="_blank">died Feb. 6, 2007, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 26, 1916, in White Township, son of Frank and Elizabeth C. (Yohe) Shaffer. Preceded in death by parents; wife of 66 years, Ruth M.; sisters, Esther Nibert, Genevieve Blakely Nibert and Martha Fogarty; and brothers, Orren, Arthur and Quinley “Mike.” Survived by sons, William C. Shaffer Jr., and wife, Barbara, Indiana, and James H. Shaffer, Wilmington, Del; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and brother, Martin L. of Florida. Mr. Shaffer was a leading member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Indiana. He was employed by the R&P; Coal Co. and was co-owner of the Colver Water Co. for 14 years before retirement. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1496 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Interment, Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity in memory of William. www.bowserminich.com.
SKOVENSKY – Agatha Marie
SKOVENSKY – Agatha Marie, “Toots” (Pollino), 69, 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 Feb. 7, 2007, at Golden Living Center, Richland. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, the Rev. Leo F. Arnone. Friends received 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, corner of Jackson and Locust streets. Committal, St. Joseph Cemetery.
SMAJDA – Gladys M.
SMAJDA – Gladys M. “Dolly,” 77, 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 Feb. 6, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 5, 1929, in Johnstown, daughter of Anslem and Anna (Vogel) Farabaugh. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Elizabeth Farabaugh, Dorothy McLaughlin, Rita Betz and Helen Wise; brothers, Clair, Martin and Clement “Tim” Farabaugh; and stepson, Gregory Smajda. Survived by husband, John Smajda, Johnstown. Sister of Mary Agnes Benford, Cecelia Sherman, wife of Howard, and Leona Flynn, all of Johnstown. Also survived by these special nieces and nephews, Tom Sherman, Sue Little, Dennis Sherman, Don Sherman, Kathy Crisafulli, Sherry Gazze and Colleen Sherman; stepdaughter, Johnna Marysk; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Former employee of J.C. Penney Co. and Johnstown Cable T.V. Member of Austrian Hall and St. Therese Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Bernard Karmonocky OFM. Committal, Grandview Mausoleum. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday.
STEVENS – Ann C.
STEVENS – Ann C., 77, of Ocean City, N.J., passed away Feb. 7, 2007, at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital in Cape May Court House, N.J. Formerly lived in Johnstown, where she was born . She had been a resident of Ocean City for 22 years. Surviving are: her husband, Telford I. Stevens Sr. of Ocean City; daughter, Deborah A. Yoder, and her husband, Danny, of Ocean City; son, Ted Stevens Jr. of Seoul, South Korea; six grandchildren, Shawn, Christie, Chad, Todd, Amanda and Nicole; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Kendall and Rose Rita Harcher, both of Cleveland; Donna Telgarsky and Connie Mock, both of Johnstown; and brother, Bernard Crossen of Johnstown. She was the beloved mother of the late Dorothy Stevens. A Catholic prayer service will be offered at noon Saturday at The Godfrey Funeral Home, 809 Central Ave., Ocean City, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. The family suggests those who desire send memorial contributions to Magnolia Adult Care Center, in care of Court House Convalescent Center, 144 Magnolia Ave., Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210. E-mail condolences to www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.
STUPI – Mrs. Joan G.
STUPI – Mrs. Joan G. “Gen” (Carnell), 91, 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 Feb. 6, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 4, 1915, in Lloydale, daughter of Salvatore and Caroline (Salvo) Carnell. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joseph “Duke,” 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 Nov. 15, 2004; grandson, Samuel Jr.; brothers, William Salvatore and Samuel; and sisters, Anna, Grace Distefano, Mary Plishka, Carmella Rizzo and Elaina Lovetro. Survived by sons, Samuel J., married to the former Veronica Liptak, Lakeworth, Fla.; and William M., married to the former Linda Weilandics, Elizabeth, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A member of Holy Spirit Parish and past vice president of the former St. Agnes Ladies Guild. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale, where vigil for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Church, Father Albert Ledoux, celebrant. Committal, St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Beaverdale.
ZONIN – Mary
ZONIN – Mary, 93, 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 Feb. 8, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Moskal Funeral Home, West End. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at SS. Casimir-Emerich Catholic Church.
BOTTEICHER - Lorraine K.
BOTTEICHER - Lorraine K. (Walk), 88, of Nanty Glo, passed away April 12, 2007, at home. Born June 9, 1918, in DuBois, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Flick) Walk. Preceded in death by husband, William "Bill" Botteicher, and brothers, Donald, Jerome, Samuel and LaMar Walk. Survived by daughter, Carol Jean Botteicher, Nanty Glo; twin brothers, Meredith (Joan) Walk, Michigan, and Melvin (Victoria) Walk, Florida; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Walk, Ohio. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Lifelong member of Nanty Glo Christian -- Missionary Alliance Church. Lorraine enjoyed reading, crafts and spending time with her family and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, the Rev. Carl A. Schmidt Sr., officiating. Interment, Pike Brethren Cemetery, Mundys Corner. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine's memory may be made to her church.
CHERRY - Maria (Martha)
CHERRY - Maria (Martha), daughter of the late Raphael and Marie Cherry, 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 at Shady Grove Hospital on Feb. 11, 2007. Maria graduated from Bishop McCort High School Class of 1952. She received her bachelor's degree from Seton Hill College, Greensburg, and master's degree from Middlebury College, Vermont. Maria was the Latin teacher at Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, Md. She was the beloved sister of Lucille Marten (Jim Marten) and Priscilla Ryan (Dr. Jim Ryan). Devoted aunt of nine nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Potomac, Md., on Friday Feb. 16, 2007. Burial at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, on Monday April 16 at 3 p.m. Contribution remembrances may be made to St. Rose of Lima Social Concerns Program, 11701 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, Md. 20878.
