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Eugene Leroy Minnigh

Eugene Leroy Minnigh

Dec 6, 2014

Minnigh, Eugene LeRoy, 74, Armagh passed away peacefully December 6, 2014 at home. Born May 28, 1940 in Altoona the son of the late Fred and Lorraine (Claycomb) Minnigh. Also preceded in death by son Brian Minnigh. Survived by wife Ann Minnigh; sister Barbara J Webb and husband Jake, Huntingdon; son Caleb Wilt, Indian Springs; daughter Yvette Minnigh, Armgah; step-son...

Blaine M. Hepner

Blaine M. Hepner

Nov 10, 2014

Hepner, Blaine Milton, 92, Armagh went to be with the Lord November 10, 2014 at Bethany Place PCH, Indiana. Born November 30, 1921 in Seward the son of late Asa and Adda (Bailey) Hepner. Also preceded two infant sons brother Charles and wife Leona Hepner, Harry and wife Mary Hepner, Fred and wife Georgia Hepner, Louis and wife Betty Hepner,...

Marie Caroline Plowman

Marie Caroline Plowman

Nov 3, 2014

Plowman, Marie Caroline (Beard), 97, E. Wheatfield Twp. Born on January 9, 1917 in Johnstown the daughter of the late William and Lila (Graham) Beard. Died peacefully on November 3, 2014 at LaurelWood Care Center in Johnstown surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Melvin Plowman, also brother Ralph Beard and sisters Verta...

Frank M. Ashcom

Frank M. Ashcom

Oct 29, 2014

Ashcom, Frank M., 100, New Florence passed away October 29, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 24, 1914 in New Florence the son of late James Donald, Sr. and Nana Pearl (Cogley) Ashcom Also preceded in death by first wife Susanna (Fletcher) Ashcom second wife Dorothy R. (Richardson) Ashcom; son Frank M. Ashcom, Jr. daughter Patricia Gregory; sisters Thelma...

Thomas G Hampton

Thomas G Hampton

Oct 28, 2014

Hampton, Thomas G, 79, Brush Valley completed his life's journey October 28, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Born August 25, 1937 in Sidman the son of the late Joseph and Rheba (Brown) Hampton. Survived by wife of 55 years Sallly (Ream) Hampton; children Dale Hampton and wife Hope, Brush Valley; Brenda Schetnan, Albuquerque, NM; Thomas R. Hampton and...

Mike Hirko

Mike Hirko

Oct 25, 2014

Hirko, Mike, 90, Cramer, passed way October 25, 2014 at Rebekah Manor. Born December 12, 1923 in Beaverdale the son of the late Andrew and Susan (Horochak) Hirko. Also preceded in death by son Jim Hirko, sisters Sue Bartko, Marge "Geita" Hirko, Marie Dost and Ann Cetner; brothers John, Eugene and Andy Hirko. Survived by wife Ella Mae (Stiles) Hirko;...

Ernest E. Shannon

Ernest E. Shannon

Oct 25, 2014

Shannon, Ernest, 86, Johnstown passed away October 25, 2014 in Golden Living Center. Born March 15, 1928 in New Florence, the son of the late William A. and Hazel (McCowan) Shannon. Also preceded in death by wife Carolyn (Rishell) Shannon; brothers William, Robert, Donald and James Shannon; sisters Dorothy and Viola. Ernest is survived by children Wanda Wilson and husband...

Betty Jeanne Murphy

Betty Jeanne Murphy

Oct 16, 2014

Murphy, Betty Jeanne, 94, Cramer went to be with the Lord October 16, 2014 at Beacon Ridge Manor. Born February 21, 1920 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Will and Laura (McGeary) Stutzman. Also preceded in death by husband Charles Murphy; grandson John Glusko; great-grandson Graham Sudlow; sister Myra Fern Rager; step-father Harry E. Rummell. Survived by children: Cora...

Fred Thompson

Fred Thompson

Oct 12, 2014

Fred Thompson, 83, Armagh went to be with his Lord Sunday October 12, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 2, 1930 in Apollo, the son of the late William and Ann Thompson. Also preceded in death by wife Margaret Thompson. Sons William John and Fred Jr. Thompson. Survived by second wife Helen (Sarra) Short Thompson and by six daughters:...

Tina Jo Ward

Tina Jo Ward

Oct 11, 2014

Tina Ward, 48, Seward passed away October 11, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born February 26, 1966 in Dayton, OH the daughter of the late Arthur and Oraetta (McConnell) Tucker. Survived by husband Donald Ward III, Seward. Daughter Jessica Boring and husband John and their daughter Lilian, Johnstown. Son Erik Laroi Ward, Seward. Brothers Mark Tucker, Piqua, OH; Kenneth...

Cynthia E. Gilmore

Cynthia E. Gilmore

Oct 10, 2014

Cynthia Elizabeth (Shaw) Gilmore, faithful servant of our Lord, passed peacefully into heaven Friday, October 10th in her home surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard, her parents Blair and Jean (Elkin) Shaw, her father and mother-in-law, George and Margie (Post) Bracken, brother-in-law Chuck Holupka, brother-in-law Doug Bracken, and sister-in-law Nancy (Morris) Shaw. She...

Cleo Joan Mcclure

Cleo Joan Mcclure

Oct 6, 2014

Cleo Joan McClure of Belle Vernon, formerly West Bolivar died October 6, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born in West Wheatfield Township and was the first child of the late William Thomas Baird and Bessie Almeda Baird (Shetler). Cleo attended West Bolivar Elementary and graduated with the class of 1954 from Laurel Valley High School. She joined...

Leura Pearl Johns

Leura Pearl Johns

Sep 25, 2014

Johns, Leura Pearl, 90, Quakertown formerly of New Florence died September 25, 2014 at Lifequest Nursing Center, Quakertown. Born August 5, 1924 in Johnstown the daughter of late William and Maggie (Fry) Alter. Also preceded in death by first husband George J. Boyer and second husband Frank A. Johns; three brothers Charles, Howard and Ernest Alters; two sisters Sarah Jackson...

Chad Michael Adamsky

Chad Michael Adamsky

Sep 13, 2014

Chad Michael Adamsky, 27, Vintondale passed away September 13, 2014. Born May 6, 1987 in Indiana the son of Michael and Debra (Rager) Adamsky, Vintondale; also survived by son Landon Michael Adamsky; paternal grandmother Nancy Adamsky, Homer City; maternal grandmother Sarah Rager, Vintondale, fiancé Brittany Harrington and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by brother Brad Adamsky; paternal...

James F. Conway

James F. Conway

Sep 4, 2014

James Francis Conway "Jim",69, of New Florence, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. After a brief and courageous battle against brain cancer, he died peacefully surrounded by his family. Born March 4, 1945 the son of late William and Mary (Cosgriff) Conway. Also preceded in death by wife Linda J. (Garshnick) Conway who passed away...

Ann Matthews

Ann Matthews

Sep 4, 2014

Matthews, Ann (Mash), 86, Dilltown, passed away September 4, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in the Palliative Care Unit. Born May 11, 1928 in Dilltown, the daughter of the late James & Lucy Mash. Also preceded in death by husband William Matthews. Survived by sons William Matthews and wife Denise (Fulmer), Dilltown; Doug Matthews and Linda (Stewart), Armagh; grandchildren...

Karen L. Howe

Karen L. Howe

Sep 2, 2014

Howe, Karen L., 37, Seward passed away September 2, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1977 in Latrobe the daughter of Sandy Oslosky and husband Andrew, Ligonier and Tom Wisner and wife Vicky, Bolivar. Also survived by son Jamie M. Howe; brothers Richard Oslosky, Ligonier; David Wisner, Bolivar; sister Alyssia Maroon and husband Brad, Ligonier; maternal...

Audrey L. Ling

Audrey L. Ling

Aug 31, 2014

Ling, Audrey L., 73, Chickaree area of Vintondale went to be with the Lord August 31, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 6, 1940 in Jackson Twp. the daughter of late George and Mildred (Teeter) Reitler. Also preceded in death by husband Clarence W. Ling who died February 13, 2013; in-laws Allen C. and Catherine R. (Marks) Ling; sister-in-law...

Robert L Gamble

Robert L Gamble

Aug 31, 2014

Gamble, Robert L., 86, New Florence passed away peacefully at home Sunday August 31, 2014. He was born July 23, 1928 in Bolivar the son of late Lafayette and Mildred (Hall) Gamble. Also preceded in death by brother Allen Gamble and sister Doris (Gamble) Fisher. Survived by wife of 64 years Dorothy (Dick) Gamble; children Cindra Shearman and husband John,...

Clifford Norman Mccachren

Clifford Norman Mccachren

Aug 24, 2014

McCachren, Clifford III, 29, Vintondale, passed away August 24, 2014. Born December 30, 1984 in Johnstown the son of Clifford McCachren Jr, Vintondale and Tracy L. McCachren, Clymer. Also survived by sister Jennifer Kober, Seward; brother Damian McCachren, Vintondale; long time love Ashley Alexander; faithful companion Marley and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Private service and internment Armagh Cemetery. Family...

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