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Wilbur D. Mcclure

Wilbur D. Mcclure

Aug 23, 2014

McClure, Wilbur, 89, Bolivar passed away August 23, 2014 at Beacon Ridge. Born June 30, 1925 in Robinson the son of the late Shedrick and Olive (Fisher) McClure. Also preceded in death by wife Mary (Olson) McClure, brothers Roy, Henry, Joe and James McClure and sister Geraldine Wells. Survived by Children Gloria and husband Albert Sciulli, Pittsburgh; Carol McClure, Monroeville;...

Tracy M. Mcelwee

Tracy M. Mcelwee

Aug 22, 2014

Tracy M. McElwee, 46, Blairsville passed away August 22, 2014 at home. Born July 30, 1968 in Pittsburgh. She is survived by husband Glenn; sons Brian Robinson, and his girlfriend Ashlee Stayrook, Blairsville; Alex Robinson and wife Sarah, Cherry Tree; Austin McElwee, and girlfriend Michele Crownover, Blairsville; grandchildren Lexus Robinson and Bentley Robinson; mother Sharyn Crownover, Kittanning; brother Robert H....

Dorothy Ruth Ashcom

Dorothy Ruth Ashcom

Aug 19, 2014

Ashcom, Dorothy R. (Richardson), 93, New Florence passed away August 19, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 7, 1921 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Mitchell) Richardson. Also proceeded in death by first husband Robert W. Hill, daughter Patricia Gregory, son Frank M. Ashcom, Jr. and Infant granddaughter, brothers John and Stamford Richardson, infant brother...

Barry W Smith

Barry W Smith

Aug 17, 2014

Smith, Barry W., 69, Johnstown passed away August 17, 2014 at Rosewood Personal Care. Born April 20, 1945 in Indiana the son of late Clarence and Julia Claire (Walbeck) Smith. Also preceded in death by sister Norma Jean Palmer and brother Gary Smith. Barry was a retired employee of the Hiram G. Andrews Center, Johnstown where he continued to work...

David M. Hicks

David M. Hicks

Aug 16, 2014

Hicks, David M. Jr., 53, Seward passed away unexpectedly at home August 16, 2014. Born September 11, 1960 in Johnstown, the son of the late David M. Hicks, Sr and Betty L. (Given) Boring and her late husband Frank E. Boring. Survived by wife Patricia (Crooks) Hicks. Children Deanne Hicks, Roanoke, VA; Lauren Hicks, St. Mary's and Richard Hicks, Seward;...

Debra Ofman

Debra Ofman

Aug 12, 2014

Ofman, Debra, 53, Blairsville, passed away Aug. 12, 2014, at home. Born June 30, 1961, in Johnstown, daughter of Raymond and Mary Ann Ofman. Preceded in death by father, Raymond J. Ofman; infant son, Kenneth McNally III; and brother, Richard T. Ofman. Survived by mother, Mary Ann Ofman, Armagh; fiance, Tucker Smith, Blairsville; children, Amelia Mae McKinney, and husband, Justin,...

William Alan Hunt

William Alan Hunt

Aug 11, 2014

William Alan "Billy" Hunt, 37, Armagh, passed away unexpectedly in E. Wheatfield Twp. on August 11, 2014. Born October 25, 1976 in Johnstown the son of Kathleen (Jones) Hunt, Knox and Gordon A. Hunt and wife Donna, Blairsville. Also survived by wife Rhonda (Stephenson) Hunt, children Sabrina Farnam, New Florence; Ashley Hunt, Blairsville and soon to be born son William...

Ricky Eugene Steele

Ricky Eugene Steele

Aug 8, 2014

Steele, Ricky E., "Rick", 56, Blairsville, died August 8, 2014 peacefully at home. Born March 12, 1958 in Johnstown, the son of the late Perry E. and Elinor A. (Goodlin) Steele. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father, infant sister and great-nephew. Survived by step-mother Margaret B.; sister Candy Sue (Robert Parsley); brothers Timothy Q. (Judy); Christopher P....

Andrea Lynn Peters

Andrea Lynn Peters

Jul 28, 2014

Andrea Lynn (Lonas) Peters, 46, Bolivar passed into the arms of our Lord on July 28, 2014 in the Palliative Care Unit of Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. Born October 22, 1967 in Indiana the daughter of Gary and Carol (Myers) Lonas, New Florence; also survived by brother Brian Lonas and wife Grace, Indiana; sister Jennifer Miller and husband Chad, Frederick,...

Leland Doyle Carney

Leland Doyle Carney

Jul 21, 2014

Leland Doyle Carney, Jr., "Junior" or "Lee", 77, Pomaria, SC (formerly of Seward, PA) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2014. Born April 1, 1937 in Seward, PA, son of the late Leland D. Carney Sr. and Cora Mae (Fry) Nyland. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Miller) Carney, his 8 children to his first...

George D Foster

George D Foster

Jul 14, 2014

George D. Foster, Jr., 86, New Florence went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family on July 14, 2014. Born July 29, 1927 in New Florence the son of the late George D., Sr. and Bessie (Ruffner) Foster. Also preceded in death by first wife Mary L "Mert" (Haynal) Foster. Survived by wife Barbara (Murtland)...

Dean O. Plowman

Dean O. Plowman

Jun 29, 2014

Plowman, Dean O., 88, Gas Center, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born February 24, 1926 in Vintondale the son of the late Joseph and Lottie Plowman. Also preceded in death wife Mary Margaret (Bracken); sister Viola Bracken, brothers Melvin, Doyle and Leo Plowman. Survived by son Barry Dean Plowman and...

James R Yeager

James R Yeager

Jun 29, 2014

Yeager, James R. Jr., 66, Robinson, passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2014 at home. Born October 7, 1947, In Bolivar son of James R. Yeager, Sr. and Mary Jane (Ahlborn) Yeager. Preceded in death by father, sister Sally Anne Nelson, brothers-in-laws Howard Nelson and Dennis Lichtenfels. Survived by mother of New Florence Jim is also survived by daughters Tammy Duke...

Helen M Shoup

Helen M Shoup

Jun 22, 2014

Lubitz, Raymond L, 75, Blairsville, passed away June 16, 2014 at home. Born December 24, 1938 in Greensburg the son of the late Eugene "Bus" and Martha (Wolf) Lubitz. Survived by wife of almost 45 years Kathleen Lubitz; children Kevin Lubitz and Stacey Lubitz both of Blairsville; grandchildren Samantha and Kayda; brothers James and wife Sharlene; Carl and Richard. Ray...

Linda G Shomo

Linda G Shomo

Jun 18, 2014

Linda Shomo, 65, Buffington Twp., passed away June 18, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 1, 1948 in Johnstown the daughter of late Carl Ritenour and Lavina (Shetler) Ritenour , New Florence. Also survived by son Michael Shomo and wife Sharyn, Brush Valley; grandchildren Christopher Shomo and fiancé Simone Marcus, Brush Valley; Emily Shomo and fiancé David Gustafson, Ashville,...

Della G. Barbus

Della G. Barbus

Jun 17, 2014

Barbus, Della G., 95, formerly of New Florence went to be with the Lord June 17, 2014 at St. Andrew's Village. Born August 11, 1918 in New Florence the daughter of late Harry E. and Elizabeth (McAdams) Boring. Also preceded in death by husband Michael P. Barbus and these brothers and sisters James Boring, Val Boring, Annie Baird, Lloyd Boring,...

Raymond L Lubitz

Raymond L Lubitz

Jun 16, 2014

Lubitz, Raymond L, 75, Blairsville, passed away June 16, 2014 at home. Born December 24, 1938 in Greensburg the son of the late Eugene "Bus" and Martha (Wolf) Lubitz. Survived by wife of almost 45 years Kathleen Lubitz; children Kevin Lubitz and Stacey Lubitz both of Blairsville; grandchildren Samantha and Kayda; brothers James and wife Sharlene; Carl and Richard. Ray...

George E. Bracken

George E. Bracken

Jun 15, 2014

Bracken, George E., 90, Vintondale area of E. Wheatfield Twp. went to be with the Lord June 15, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 12, 1924 in E. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late Arthur and Dorothy (Ling) Bracken. Also preceded in death by wife of over 67 years Margie (Post) Bracken who passed on November 2, 2013; sons...

Helen L. Fairman

Helen L. Fairman

Jun 12, 2014

Helen L. Fairman, 64, Clarksburg went to be with the Lord June 12, 2014 at Crest Personal Care, New Alexandria. Born August 16, 1949 in Indiana the daughter of late Frank and Minnie (McMasters) Gratosky. Survived by children Dave Fairman and wife Sandi, Ron Fairman and wife Julie, both of Indiana; Chuck Fairman; Barb Donaloson and husband Jim, Home; Twyle...

Sharon Louise Cook

Sharon Louise Cook

Jun 3, 2014

Cook, Sharon L, 64, Irving, TX, formerly of Robinson, died June 3, 2014 at Ashford Hall Living Facility, Irving, TX. Born August 26, 1949 in Johnstown to the late Russell W. Garland and Edith C. (Penrose) Garland. Also preceded in death by her brother James Garland. Survived by Sons Jeffrey Cook of Euless, TX, Gregory Cook of Arlington, TX, and...

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