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Elmer Frain

Elmer Frain

Mar 4, 2017

Frain, Elmer Jr. "Bugsy", 82, Robinson, passed away March 4, 2017 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana. Born July 31, 1934 in Robinson the son of the late Elmer, Sr. and Lillian (Rager) Frain. Also, preceded in death by sister Martha Doepfer and brother Ralph Frain. Survived by sister Nellie Short, Blairsville and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He attended...

Wanda L Garland

Wanda L Garland

Mar 3, 2017

Garland, Wanda L., 75, Bolivar passed away March 3, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Born July 20, 1941 in Bolivar the daughter of the late Dale and Allmanda (Leary) Shank. Also preceded in death by brothers Terry, Eugene, and Elsie "Sonny" Shank. Survived by loving husband of 58 years, Gary Lane Garland, Bolivar; children Vicky Seroki and husband...

Mark Harry Howard

Mark Harry Howard

Feb 28, 2017

Howard, Mark Harry, 61, late of New Florence, and formerly of Stephens City and Clear Brook, VA passed away February 28, 2017. Mark was born August 21, 1955 in Johnstown. He graduated from Laurel Valley H.S. and Penn Tech in Pittsburgh in 1974. Mark worked for the federal government as an information I.T. tech Specialist in the G.S.A. for 27...

Michael P. Gunter

Michael P. Gunter

Feb 25, 2017

Gunter, Michael P. "Mikey", 30, Bolivar died February 25, 2017. Born September 25, 1986 in Johnstown the son of Mike and Kim (Burkett) Gunter, Bolivar. Also, survived by sons Chad and Blake Gunter, and their mother Missy; sister Brittany Walker and husband John, Bolivar; maternal grandparents Wayne and Shirley (Baird) Burkett, Bolivar; paternal grandfather Ray Gunter, Cramer; niece Kylee Walker;...

Robert F Robson

Robert F Robson

Feb 23, 2017

Robson, Robert F., 91, New Florence, passed away February 23, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 23, 1925 in St. Michael, the son of the late John and Frances (Conrad) Robson. Also, preceded in death by first wife Hazel Ruth (Bard) Robson; sister Doris Biesinger and brothers John and Richard Robson. Survived by loving wife of...

Geraldine L Black

Geraldine L Black

Feb 21, 2017

Mulvihill Black, Geraldine L., 96, formerly of Cramer, passed away on her birthday February 21, 2017 at Church of the Brethren Home, Windber. Born in New Florence, the daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Ressler) Decker. Also preceded in death by first husband Matthew Mulvihill and second husband Walter Black; three brothers and one sister. Survived by son Richard...

Robert S. Short

Robert S. Short

Feb 19, 2017

Short, Robert S., 52, Bolivar passed away unexpectantly at home February 19, 2017. Born March 15, 1964 in Johnstown, the son of Donald R. Short and Theodora "Teddy" (Shaffer) Short. He was preceded in death by loving mother Teddy and brother Bryan Short. Survived by loving family members, father Don, son Scott Short daughter Cayla Short, longtime girlfriend Danelle Verba;...

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...

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