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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...

Shirley J. Killen

Shirley J. Killen

Dec 18, 2016

Killen, Shirley J., 84, Armagh went home to be with the Lord December 18, 2016 at home. Born January 31, 1932 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Stephen and Clara (Komjalby) Horvath. Also, preceded in death by brother Joseph, Stephen and Frank Horvath. Survived by husband of 60 years Richard Neil Killen; daughter Nancy Killen Bryant and husband Rick,...

Louise Sanders

Louise Sanders

Dec 17, 2016

Miller-Sanders, Louise R. (Zaragoza),85, Seward passed away December 17, 2016 at home. Born December 17, 1931 in Johnstown the daughter of late Jesse Zaragoza and Clara (Gelegonya) Zaragoza. Also preceded in death by brother Richard Zaragoza; sister Clara Mae Francis and daughter-in-law Sue Ann Miller. Survived by children William Miller and wife Debby, Uniontown; Harry "Abe" Miller, Rockton; Donald Miller...

Charles P. Morse

Charles P. Morse

Dec 16, 2016

Morse, Charles P., 93, Robinson, died December 16, 2016 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville. Born April 7, 1923 in Williamstown, NJ, he is the son of the late Charles and Ella Pennington (Moore) Morse. Also, preceded in death by wife of 58 years Jean P. (Nee-Brown) Morse and sister Eleanor Andrew Survived by children Children C. David, Thorofare, NJ; J....

Dorothy Imogene Mountan

Dorothy Imogene Mountan

Dec 14, 2016

Mountan, Dorothy I., 78, Blairsville, went home to be with the Lord December 14, 2016 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana.  Born July 8, 1938 in Cherry Tree, the daughter of the late Oran and Lola (Goss) Frampton.  Also, preceded in death by brother George Frampton and sister Leona Babcoe.  Survived by husband of 55 years Leo Mountan, daughters Beverly...

John W. Oram

John W. Oram

Dec 13, 2016

Oram, John W., 67, Armagh, passed away December 13, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 20, 1949 in Butler the son of the late George H. and Christine (Lemoine) Oram. Also, preceded in death by sister Lillian Oram. Survived by brother George H. Oram and wife Judith, Lititz. Nephews David, Todd, Jeffrey, and Jon Oram. John is a...

Verda M Corbett

Verda M Corbett

Dec 10, 2016

Verda M. Corbett, 89, Ligonier went home to be with the Lord December 10, 2016 at The Bethlen Home. Born June 3, 1927 in Columbus, OH the daughter of late George and Mildred (Ling) Rose. Also, preceded in death by husband Dwight C. Corbett. Survived by son Rickey O. Corbett and wife Joyce, Bolivar; grandson Philip Corbett, Columbus, OH; brother...

Carmela M. Bloom

Carmela M. Bloom

Dec 7, 2016

Bloom, Carmela M., 96, New Florence, passed away December 7, 2016, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born January 14, 1920 in Frostburg, the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Kathryn (Adams) Ananea. Also, preceded in death by husband Guy T. Bloom, Jr.; son Joseph E. Bloom; brothers Ben, Frank, Jess, Philip, Anthony, Joseph, and Ross Ananea; sisters Anna Louise...

Joseph A Bufagna

Joseph A Bufagna

Dec 7, 2016

Joseph Anthony Bufagna, Sr., 69, Dilltown passed away December 7, 2016. Born March 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Dora (Ricci) Bufagna and Emerson Bufagna. He is survived by his three children Joseph Anthony Bufagna, Jr. and wife Heather of Armagh; Bridget Robertson and husband Brandon of Armagh; Lisa Benincosa and husband Bill, of St. Augustine, FL....

Archie Leroy Akers

Archie Leroy Akers

Dec 5, 2016

Archie LeRoy Akers, 46, Armagh passed away December 5, 2016 at home. Born October 21, 1970 in Indiana the son of Charles LeRoy Akers and Violet Dale (Erb) Akers Colgan. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by wife Lisa (Lichtenfels) Akers; daughter Emily Akers, at home; father Charles LeRoy Akers and his wife Janet, Homer City; father-in-law and mother-in-law Richard...

Luann Libengood

Luann Libengood

Dec 1, 2016

Libengood, Luann (McGarvey), 53, Bolivar, went to be with the Lord December 1, 2016. Born December 6, 1962 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Lewis W. McGarvey, Jr. and Phyllis (Stercho) McGarvey, Bolivar. In addition to her mother she is also survived by children Brandy Brown and husband Darrell Beacom, Robinson; Daniel Libengood and significant other Seleena Martinez, Bakersfield,...

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