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Sean M Rummel

Sean M Rummel

Sep 2, 2017

Rummel, Sean M., 27, New Florence. Passed away September 2, 2017 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Born March 7, 1990 in Indiana the son of Robin Shields, Slickville and Danny Rummel and wife Tanya, Chambersburg. The family will be receiving friends 2 – 8 PM Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, 139 Ligonier St., New Florence....

Kathryn G Geyer

Kathryn G Geyer

Sep 2, 2017

Kathryn "Kay" G. Geyer Sbardella, 93, Indiana, formerly of Seward, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2017, at IRMC with her loving family by her side. Born June 22, 1924, in Johnstown, daughter of the late George and Agnes (Watson) Glessner; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands John "Spud" Sbardella...

Margaret Aileen Plowman

Margaret Aileen Plowman

Aug 28, 2017

Plowman, Margaret "Margie" Aileen (Bracken), 99, Vintondale (Gas Center) went to be with the Lord August 28, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Born April 28, 1918 in East Wheatfield Twp., she was the youngest child of Austin T. and Margaret (Bowers) Bracken.  She attended school in Wehrum and Armagh.  After graduation from Armagh High School she...

Genevieve L. Fabrizio

Genevieve L. Fabrizio

Aug 21, 2017

Genevieve L. Chesla Fabrizio, 80, resident of St. Anne in Greensburg, was called home on August 21, the day of the solar eclipse. She was one who liked the sun, to sit outside and feel the warmth of its rays, host her annual Fourth of July picnic, or vacation in sunny spots like Florida and Hawaii. Genevieve, known as Jiggs...

Barbara Penrose

Barbara Penrose

Aug 19, 2017

Penrose, Barbara L., 65, Ligonier, passed away August 19, 2017 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born May 2, 1952 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late George and Verna (Stirchek) Vrabel. Also preceded in death by brother Jerry Vrabel. Survived by husband of 37 years Ronald Penrose and sons Ronald Penrose and wife Mandy, Bolivar; Ross Penrose, Ligonier; grandchildren Alyssa,...

Jack J. Werzbicke

Jack J. Werzbicke

Aug 15, 2017

Werzbicke, Jack J. "Mick Antolik", 65, Gas Center passed away August 15, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside. Born August 1, 1952 in Johnstown the son of late Joseph and Edith (Guizio) Werzbicke; foster parents the late John and Cecelia Antolik who raised him. Also preceded in death by siblings Delores Jean Seidl, Ronald "Bill" Snyder and Sandi Corrao, godson Adam Botteicher....

Laura Rebecca Hood

Laura Rebecca Hood

Aug 14, 2017

Hood, Laura (Ingalls), 33, Heshbon passed away unexpectantly. Born April 24, 1984 in Indiana the daughter of Karen (Kline) Theetge and husband Jeff, Heshbon and Ronnie Ingalls and Cathi, Union City; daughters Melia Rebecca and Isabella Grace; brother Brian Ingalls and wife Susan, Brush Valley; step-sisters Nicole and Jessica; maternal grandparents Fred and Clara Kline, Blairsville; nephew Grant Ingalls and...

Betty Ann Patterson

Betty Ann Patterson

Aug 10, 2017

Betty Ann Patterson, 62, New Florence went to be with the Lord August 10, 2017 at home. Born March 15, 1955 in Johnstown the daughter of late Jesse and Viola (Rose) Boring. Survived by husband of 41 years Richard Patterson; daughters Dana Zayachak, Indiana; and Jessica Patterson, Alverda; grandchildren Alycia and Matthew Zayachak, and Amara Hemphill; siblings, Mildred Vivian, Florida;...

Harold Eugene Boring

Harold Eugene Boring

Aug 8, 2017

Boring, Harold Eugene "Skunk", 84, Johnstown formerly of New Florence passed away August 8, 2017 at home. Born March 5, 1933 in Huff the son of late Harold A. and Agnes Nora Boring. Also preceded in death by sisters Amy Critchfield, Shirley Stiffey and Janet McGinnis and brother Arnold Boring, Sr. Survived by wife of 64 years Patricia L. (Gehlmann)...

Sarah A Howard

Sarah A Howard

Jul 30, 2017

Howard, Sarah A., 92, formerly of New Florence passed away July 30, 2017 at Excela Health, Latrobe. Born February 26, 1925 in Summerhill the daughter of the late Frank Pierce and Berth Ada (Gable) Storey. Also preceded in death by husband Homer Wesley Howard; Sisters Jean Ewt, Edna Rhoades and Ruth Kaltenbaugh. Survived by children Sammy Howard and wife Kathleen,...

John E. Gehring

John E. Gehring

Jul 21, 2017

Gehring, John E., 82, New Florence, passed away July 21, 2017 at home. Born June 1, 1935 in Johnstown the son of the late George and Anna (Schilling) Gehring. Also preceded in death by brothers Theodore, Richard, James, and Larry Gehring; sisters Marie Goveker, Dorothy Findley and Margaret Robel. Survived by wife of 58 years Dot (Rummel) Gehring; daughter Vicki...

Neil D Farnam

Neil D Farnam

Jul 19, 2017

Farnam, Neil D., 62, Robinson, passed away July 19, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside. Born September 24, 1954 in Bonners Ferry, ID, the son of the late Percy Emerson Farnam and Janet (Shurtlieff) Dickson. In addition to his father he is also preceded in death by sister Lea Ann Keslar, brother Ernest E. Dickson, step-father Ernest T. Dickson; niece Tara Swope;...

Carol Lee Callihan

Carol Lee Callihan

Jul 16, 2017

Callihan, Carol Lee, 72, Concord, NC, formerly of Erie, passed away July 16, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Born December 23, 1944 in New Florence, the daughter of the late Russel and Beatrice Viola (Haman) Beal. Also preceded in death by sister Sally Miller. Survived by husband Lawrence; children Beth Dempsey; Kim Monde and husband Tim; son...

Diane Marie Murphy

Diane Marie Murphy

Jul 14, 2017

Murphy, Diane Marie, 63, Cramer, passed away July 14, 2017 at home. Born March 5, 1954 in Johnstown, the daughter of the Late William Bassi and Joann Bassi, Cambria City. Also survived by husband Charles William "Bill" Murphy and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Diane loved all animals and was employed by Cambria County Association for the Blind and was...

Barbara Elizabeth Penrose

Barbara Elizabeth Penrose

Jul 14, 2017

Penrose, Barbara Elizabeth, 77, passed away July 14, 2017 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born January 20, 1940 in Bolivar the daughter of the late William and Lois (Mangus) St. Clair. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years Donald J. Penrose and daughter Ms. Deborah Ann Zappala and her husband Dr. James Dunlap, King George,...

Randy Charles Gunter

Randy Charles Gunter

Jul 11, 2017

Gunter, Randy Charles, 55, Cramer, passed away July 11, 2017 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born June 4, 1962 in Indiana, he is the son of Raymond Gunter and the late Mary Ann (Lucas) Gunter. In addition to his mother he is also preceded in death by sister-in-law Barbara Lucas and nephew Michael P. Gunter. Survived by father Raymond Gunter, Cramer;...

Mildred H. Shirley

Mildred H. Shirley

Jul 11, 2017

Mildred "Millie" Shirley, 94, of Homer City (Brush Valley area), died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Indiana Square, Indiana, PA. The daughter of the late John F. and EllaMyra Deyarmin, she was born October 6, 1922. She was of the Protestant faith. Millie was a homemaker who, along with her husband, Arthur, raised three children. She worked as a U.S....

Delight F Deyarmin

Delight F Deyarmin

Jul 10, 2017

Deyarmin, Delight F., 78, Fayetteville NC, formally of Homer City, went home to be with the Lord July 10m 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in NC. Born January 24, 1939 in Homer City the daughter of the late Walter and Velma (Huffman) Henry. Also preceded in death by husband Francis "Bill" W. Deyarmin; granddaughter Leah M. Mort; brothers...

Terry Wayne Howard

Terry Wayne Howard

Jul 7, 2017

Howard, Terry Wayne 62, of Rancho Cordova, CA, died on July 7, 2017 after a long battle with brain cancer. Born September 12, 1954, the son of David Wayne and Louella Jane Howard in Fort Sill, OK. Preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy and son Tyler of Rancho Cordova, and step-son Gary...

Mary Louise Kruk

Mary Louise Kruk

Jul 4, 2017

Kruk, Mary L. "Sis", 89, New Florence, peacefully and quietly passed in the home she loved with her, husband family and friends at her side on July 4, 2017. Born June 16, 1928 in Charles, the daughter of the late Paul Marabito and Lucille (Ooghe) Marabito Schroding. Also preceded in death by son-in-law James McLaughlin; sister Jean Davis; infant sister...

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