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Helen L. Chemski

Helen L. Chemski

Feb 17, 2017

Chemski, Helen L., 91, formerly of New Jersey, passed away February 17, 2017 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg, Pa. Helen was born May 10, 1925 in Climax, PA. Helen was the daughter of late John J. and Mary (Barbus) Chesla. Also, preceded in death by her husband Joseph "Walt" Chemski, and brothers John and Leonard Chesla. Survived by brother George Chesla,...

William A. Clark

William A. Clark

Feb 11, 2017

Clark, William A., 66, Johnstown, formerly of Bolivar, passed away February 11, 2017 at home. Born July 9, 1950 in Johnstown, the son of the late William Bert Clark and Betty Jean (Wynn) Clark Garland. Survived by wife Inez Romaniec-Clark, children Heather M. Clark-Wolk and husband Jon, Grifton, NC; William E. Clark and wife Ronda, San Antonio, TX; step-children Agnieszka...

Mary Ann Findley

Mary Ann Findley

Feb 7, 2017

(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line)« Findley, Mary Ann (Weinzierl), 86, Armagh, passed away February 7, 2017 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 18, 1930 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Isadore and Marie (Sellman) Weinzierl. Also, preceded in death by husband...

John Howard Hughes

John Howard Hughes

Feb 1, 2017

Hughes, John Howard, 92, Armagh, passed away February 1, 2017 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born February 13, 1924 in the Mines of Oreminea the son of the late Howard and Lucinda (Zimmerman) Hughes. Also, preceded in death by sisters Lola Hughes and Bessie Treese; brothers William and Melvin Hughes. Survived by wife Agnes (Grannas) Hughes; sons David Hughes, Armagh;...

Virginia L Rummel

Virginia L Rummel

Jan 30, 2017

Rummel, Virginia L., 99, New Florence passed away January 30, 2017 at LaurelWood Care Center. Born December 15, 1917 in New Florence the daughter of late Joseph S. and Antonio Barbara (Biela) Chesla. Also preceded in death by husband George Rummel; brothers John, Frank, and Andrew Chesla; sisters Kathryn Demko, Anna Cardarella, Sophia Smyder, Helen Lazarowicz, Rose Komarinsky and Mary...

Robert K Thompson

Robert K Thompson

Jan 29, 2017

Thompson, Robert K., 59, New Florence, passed away January 29, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born September 21, 1957 in Kirksville, MO. Survived by father Kenneth and step-mother Barbara Thompson, Warrensburg, MO; wife Edna Mae (Galbraith) Thompson; sons Matthew R. and Jacob N., both at home; sisters Jean Van Egdom, Warrensburg, MO; Judi Mathes, Kirksville, MO; Heather Lockhart, Alton,...

Irene L Gibson

Irene L Gibson

Jan 27, 2017

Gibson, Irene L., 98, formerly of Bolivar, went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2017 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born November 9, 1918 in Lockport. Preceded in death by husband George W. Gibson; son William Grant Gibson; great-granddaughter Kelly Anne Rippey; sisters Gladys Sisitki and husband Joe, Helen McClure and husband Joe; brother Roy "Bud" Burkett. Survived by...

David G Mundorff

David G Mundorff

Jan 26, 2017

Mundorff, David G., 68, Bolivar, passed away January 26, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic, OH. Born December 14, 1948 in Bolivar the son of the late David K. and Ruth N. (Flickinger) Mundorff. Survived by loving wife Diane (Vyskievich) Mundorff; daughters Michelle L. (Staller) Bartlett and husband Michael, New Florence; Corinna J. (Staller) Reed and husband David, Florida; grandchildren Trevor M....

Jennie A. Conrad

Jennie A. Conrad

Jan 20, 2017

Jennie (Plowman) Conrad, 93, daughter of the late Rose (Ressler and George M. Plowam passed away January 20, 2017. Born July 28, 1923. Moved to Lancaster County after graduation from Armagh H.S. She married Ralph Conrad and moved back to Indiana County. She is survived by son Tim, daughter-in-law Amy and two grandsons, Tyler and Nick; a brother Dwight Plowman...

Mildred Joann Bertolino

Mildred Joann Bertolino

Jan 16, 2017

Bertolino, Joann, 77, Clyde passed away January 16, 2017 at home. Born September 25, 1939 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the daughter of the late Harry & Stella (Layman) Dias. Survived by husband of 57 years D. Robert Bertolino. Sons Robert W. Bertolino and wife Lucy, Ligonier; Michael A. Bertolino, Heshbon; Ricky A. Bertolino and fiancé Pam, Heshbon. Grandchildren Michelle...

Geraldine F. Conrad

Geraldine F. Conrad

Jan 15, 2017

Conrad, Geraldine Fay (Sauers), 92, Brush Valley, died January 15, 2017 at St. Andrew's Village. Born March 8, 1924 in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Wadsworth) Sauers. She is survived by her two children Marilyn E. Phillippi and husband Randy, Homer City and William C. Conrad and wife Jamie, Brush Valley. Granddaughter Heather Surike...

Cynthia Jane Arford

Cynthia Jane Arford

Jan 10, 2017

Arford, Jane, 79, Robinson, passed away January 10, 2017 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born April 21, 1937 in Robinson the daughter of the late James and Fay (Bowser) Betts. Also, preceded in death by husband Oliver M. "Bud" Arford. Brother Marlin Betts and sister Joan Wagner. Survived by children Marty Arford, Bay City, MI; Cindy Kopka and husband Randy,...

Barbara J Zahurak

Barbara J Zahurak

Jan 5, 2017

Zahurak, Barbara J., 78, Seward, passed away January 5, 2017 surrounded by her family at home. Born March 15, 1938 the daughter of the late Stella Lozanoff. Also preceded in death by first husband Gregory Skrabut; second husband Thomas Polca; third husband Ronald Zahurak. Daughter Diana "DeeDee" Dorchak and sister Marlene Waddell. Survived by daughters Victoria Skrabut, Seward and Karen...

Alan Muir

Alan Muir

Jan 2, 2017

Alan "Stretch" Muir, 57, Armagh passed away January 2, 2017 at home. Born September 19, 1959 in Johnstown the son of the late Leslie and Catherine (Baird) Muir. Also preceded in death by father-in-law Harry Mack. Survived by wife of 39 years Nancy (Mack) Muir; son Kevin Muir and wife Jamie, Armagh and one soon to be born grandchild; mother-in-law...

Anneliese  Long

Anneliese Long

Dec 31, 2016

Long, Anneliese, 80, New Florence, went home to be with the Lord, December 31, 2016 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born October 16, 1936 in Schwandorf Germany. She was the last surviving member family of fourteen. Survived by loving husband of 48 years, John Long; children Bobby Long, Kathleen, GA; Russell Long and wife Debra, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Zach, Christopher...

William D. Nesmith

William D. Nesmith

Dec 31, 2016

(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line)« Nesmith, William Jr., 87, New Florence passed away December 31, 2016. Born in Johnstown on October 26, 1929, He is the son of the late William D., Sr., and Helen (McCurdy) Nesmith. He joins his lovely wife of...

William Simon

William Simon

Dec 21, 2016

Simon, William "Dina", 86, long-time resident of Charles, passed away December 21, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born May 1, 1930, in Charles, the son of late George and Mary (Seibert). Also, preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 62 years Marion Rose (Bracken) on May 31, 2016; grandchildren Stephanie...

James L. Mclaughlin

James L. Mclaughlin

Dec 21, 2016

McLaughlin, James L., 72, Armagh passed away December 21, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 3, 1944 in Johnstown the son of late James L. and Geneva (Taylor) McLaughlin. Jim was a retired employee of First Energy Conemaugh Station for over 25 years. He loved spending time with his family, gardening, and spending time on the farm. Jim...

Theresa Gorman

Theresa Gorman

Dec 18, 2016

Gorman, Theresa (Chesla), 81, New Florence, passed away December 18, 2016 at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Johnstown. Born January 1, 1935 in Climax, the daughter of the late Andy and Anna (Barbus) Chesla. Also, preceded in death by brother Carl Chesla; daughter-in-law Lydia (Hughes) Gorman; and several brother-in-law's and sister-in-law's. Survived by husband of 61 years David Gorman; children Pamela Colson...

Karen E. Priest

Karen E. Priest

Dec 18, 2016

Priest, Karen (Henderson), 67, New Florence, passed away December 18, 2016 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born July 22, 1949 in Ligonier, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Louise (Tantlinger) Henderson. Also, preceded in death by sister Margery Jasper. Survived by husband Robert Priest; children Jeff Priest and wife Deanna, Murfreesboro, TN; daughter Stacy Colson and husband Robert, Clyde; grandchildren...

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