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Danny Howard Lyles

Danny Howard Lyles

Jul 6, 2016

Lyles, Danny Howard, Jr., 40, New Florence passed away July 6, 2016 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born March 21, 1976 in San Antonio, Tex. The son of Sharon Marsh, New Florence and Danny Lyles, Sr., Chicago, Ill.; also survived by daughters Zoe Lyles and Angel Lyles and son Dante Lyles; and several siblings including his younger siblings Ashley Marsh...

Kristie Lee Garshnick

Kristie Lee Garshnick

Jun 26, 2016

Garshnick, Kristie Lee, 29, Armagh passed away June 26, 2016. Born February 23, 1987 in Johnstown. Survived by parents Lisa (Smith) and Terry McGinnis, Armagh; step-father Jeffrey Carney, Seward; daughter Chloe Elaine Kelley; sisters Missy Garshnick, New Florence; Jenny Wagner, Johnstown; Carrie Garshnick and Joseph Jamison, Armagh; Jamie Garshnick, Armagh; Nicole Garshnick, New Florence; Kate McGinnis, Indiana; Morgan McGinnis, Indiana;...

Lynn-Ann L. Kelemen

Lynn-Ann L. Kelemen

Jun 18, 2016

Kelemen, Lynn-Ann, 63, New Florence passed away June 18, 2016 at UPMC East. Born Sept. 16, 1952 in Patterson, N.J. the daughter of of late Herbert Knechtel and Honey (Catona) Knechtel, Monroeville. In addition to her father she is preceded by infant daughter Jennifer Lynn Kelemen. Also survived by husband Ed Kelemen, New Florence; sons Brendan Kelemen, New Florence; Stephen...

Betty May Black

Betty May Black

Jun 15, 2016

Black, Betty May, 81, Bolivar passed away June 15, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside. Born January 2, 1935 in Fairfield Twp. the daughter of late Lloyd and Sarah (McCurdy) Johns. Also preceded in death by husband Donald Jack Black. Survived by daughters Donna Horner and husband William, Bolivar; Diane Howard and husband Roland, Bolivar; granddaughters Amy Nesmith and husband Rick, Bolivar;...

Rose Rock

Rose Rock

Jun 14, 2016

Rock, Rose, 88, Dilltown, passed away June 14, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 4, 1928 the daughter of late Dominick and Alvina (Bagatti) Girolami. Also preceded in death by husband Stanley Rock and infant brothers Guido and Gurino Girolami. Survived by daughter Patty Rock, Indiana; son Stanley Rock married to Judy (Hamrock), Dilltown; grandson Nathan Rock married to...

Raymond J. Cowan

Raymond J. Cowan

Jun 12, 2016

Cowan, Raymond J., 91, Clyde, passed away June 12, 2016 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born May 17, 1925 in Johnstown son of late Joseph Cowan and Martha (Rodak) Cowan Dorian. Also preceded in death by daughter Rae Deana "Dee Dee" Roach; brother Joseph Cowan, Jr. Survived by wife of 68 years Marjorie (Luther) Cowan; daughter Sharon Mack and husband...

David Richard Heming

David Richard Heming

Jun 12, 2016

Heming, David Richard, 71, New Florence, went home to be with the Lord June 12, 2016 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born July 29, 1944 in New Florence the son of the late Thomas B and Laura A. (Cramer) Heming. Also preceded in death by brothers Thomas, Harold, Homer and Gary Heming; sisters Helen Rummel, Lila Mae Kiger, Janet Garland...

Ann Marie Janicsko

Ann Marie Janicsko

Jun 12, 2016

Janicsko, Ann Marie, 92, Vintondale, passed away June 12, 2016 at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born April 12, 1924 in Johnstown the daughter of late August J. and Ann (Boveski) Turek. Also preceded in death by husband William D. Janicsko; son William J. Janicsko; sister Monica Turek; brothers Richard and Raymond Turek. Survived by son August D. Janicsko and wife Georgette,...

Betty Jean Garland

Betty Jean Garland

Jun 7, 2016

(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered after this line)« Garland, Betty J., 86, Bolivar, passed away June 7, 2016 at Golden Living Center, Johnstown. Born May 22, 1930 in Bolivar the daughter of the late Jonathan and Catherine Wynn. In addition to her parents she is also...

Minnie Amanda Jones

Minnie Amanda Jones

Jun 2, 2016

Jones, Minnie Amanda, 88, Seward passed away June 2, 2016 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born October 18, 1927 in Heshbon, the daughter of the late Stanley and Amanda Louise (Harnett) Cherry. Also preceded in death by husband Merton S. Jones in 2008, sons Roger V. and Merton T. Jones; daughter Kathleen "Sis" Hunt; grandson William Hunt; great-grandson Evan Sowers;...

Marion Rose Simon

Marion Rose Simon

May 31, 2016

Simon, Marion Rose, 78, Charles, passed away May 31, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born April 1, 1938 in Johnstown the daughter of late Forrest Bracken and Alma Jean (Colbert) Malec. Also preceded in death by grandchildren Stephanie and Stephen Bretz; brother Russell Bracken and sister Barbara Bracken. Survived by loving husband of 62 years William...

Ruth Etta Slick

Ruth Etta Slick

May 29, 2016

Slick, Ruth Etta, 91, New Florence passed away May 29, 2016 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. Born October 9, 1924 in Heshbon the daughter of the late Harry Lester Campbell and Serulah (Townsend) Campbell Swan. Also preceded in death by husband Fred Earl Slick; brother Kenneth H. Campbell. Survived by son Fred M. Slick and wife Mary Anne (McGinley), Parker,...

Betty I Mcadams

Betty I Mcadams

May 22, 2016

McAdams, Betty I, 88, New Florence passed away May 22, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 26, 1928 in Fairfield Twp. The daughter of the late William and Mable I. (Fletcher) Mundorf. Also preceded in death by husband Joseph E. McAdams; daughter Cindy Lou Kocisis; son Timothy L. McAdams; sister Emiogene Mundorf and brothers Lawrence, Louis K. and Donald...

Frank J. Verba

Frank J. Verba

May 20, 2016

Verba, Frank J., 93, Armagh, passed away May 20, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 10, 1922 in Wehrum the son of late Joseph and Mary (Spis) Verba. Also preceded in death by sisters Josephine Marcus, Jennie Hurt and Lula Sammartano, brothers Charles and John Verba. Survived by wife of 68 years Mary (Ananea) Verba; children Frank A. Verba...

Gerald R. Hall

Gerald R. Hall

May 19, 2016

Hall, Gerald R. "Buster", 76, Fairfield Twp., passed away May 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Born April 18, 1940 in Bolivar the son of the late Gerald A. and Susie M. (McDowell) Hall. Also preceded in death by son Keith Hall and sister Lois Wakefield. Survived by children Tammy Myers and husband Scott, Laughlintown; Wade Hall and...

Maxine A. Antonio

Maxine A. Antonio

May 17, 2016

Antonio, Maxine Adele (Robinson), 87, Bolivar, passed away May 17, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born February 27, 1929 in Johnstown the daughter of late Irvin and Ethel (Gamble) Robinson. Also preceded in death by husband Ralph R. Antoni, Sr.; son Gary Antonio; brother Archie Robinson; sisters Mildred Diamond, Hope Provence, Inez Picadio and Betty Smith also infant...

Richard R Berry

Richard R Berry

May 12, 2016

Berry, Richard R., Sr., 90, Prospect formerly of Southington, CT, went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2016 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born September 29, 1925 in Pendleton, OR. The son of the late Miles Arthur Berry and Margaret Esther (Gallagher) Berry. Also preceded in death by wife of 55 years Elsa Victoria (Carlbert) Berry; half-sister Esther Sylva....

Gloria Ann Whipkey

Gloria Ann Whipkey

Apr 30, 2016

Whipkey, Gloria Ann, 84, New Florence passed away April 30, 2016 at home surrounded by her family after a lone courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1931 in Parsons, WV to the late John and Ruby Stevenson, also preceded in death by daughter Carla Reed, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carl H....

Mary Elizabeth Pease

Mary Elizabeth Pease

Apr 27, 2016

Pease, Mary Elizabeth, 95, Bolivar, native of Huntington, MA went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2016. She was born May 16, 1920 in Huntingdon, MA the daughter of the late William and Harriett (Pixley) Parrett. Also preceded in death by husband Earl "Bud" Pease, son Robert Pease; granddaughter Tina Louise Pease; great-grandsons Troy Pisarcik and Brandon Krouse...

Walter J Koske

Walter J Koske

Apr 18, 2016

Koske, Walter, J., Jr. "Smokey", 71, Robinson, passed away April 18, 2016. Born June 10, 1944 in Little Rock, Ark. the son of the late Walter J. Koske, Sr. and Idelle E. Koske. Also preceded in death by wife of 51 years Erma Grace Koske. children Wendy Mason and husband Lenny, Strongstown; Chad Koske and wife Heather, Jelm, Wyo.; grandchildren...

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