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Dorothy K. Heming

Dorothy K. Heming

May 31, 2014

Dorothy Kathleen "D.K. or Dottie" Heming, 66, Blairsville passed away Mary 31, 2014 at home. Born July 5, 1947 in Dilltown the daughter of late Cyrus Campbell and Frances Marion O'Shell-Campbell. Survived by husband of almost 47 years Robert L. Heming, Sr; children Tammey Robinson and husband Ronald, Blairsville and their sons Ronnie Robinson and his wife Debbie and Huntar...

Joseph Murphy

Joseph Murphy

May 30, 2014

Murphy, Joseph, Jr, 85, New Florence went to be with the Lord May 30, 2014 at home. Born October 12, 1928 in Johnstown the son of late Joseph and Vera (Beck) Murphy, Sr. Joe was the father of 3 children he is survived by his son James Murphy and wife Cindy, Mexico Beach, Fla.; also survived by life-partner Pamela Krouse....

James E. Hamilton

James E. Hamilton

May 26, 2014

Hamilton, James E., 89, Seward passed away May 26, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 7, 1924 in Seward son of late Alexander and Lillian (Dorney) Hamilton. Also preceded in death by wife Marie (Shaulis) Hamilton, brother Bob and sister Virginia. Survived by sisters Louella Shaulis, Richland and Beverly Nields, Florence, Ky., numerous nieces and nephews and long time...

Daniel F. Dziagwa

Daniel F. Dziagwa

May 24, 2014

Daniel F. Dziagwa, 69, Armagh died May 24, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 21, 1944 in Johnstown the son of late Frank and Elizabeth (Franklin) Dziagwa. Also preceded in death by brothers James and Frank Dziagwa. Survived by wife Ann (Garsteck) Dziagwa; children Mary Dziagwa, Armagh; Daniel J. Dziagwa and wife Tammy, Homer City; grandchildren Payson, Mayah,...

Naomi Ruth C Pyer

Naomi Ruth C Pyer

May 17, 2014

Ruth C. Pyer, 82, of Brush Valley, slept peacefully away as she went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 17, 2014 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 21, 1931, in Wehrum, she was the daughter of late William W. and Ida (Egolf) Conrad. Naomi Ruth was the loving and devoted wife of her husband LeJeune "Junie"...

Don E. Plowman

Don E. Plowman

May 14, 2014

Plowman, Don E., 92, passed away May 14, 2014 at the home of his daughter, Lisa.  Born September 17, 1921 in Charles, son of the late George and Rose (Ressler) Plowman.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, Olive (Mack); brothers Virgil, Forrest, Lloyd, and James; sisters, Twilight Stutzman and Dorothy Zeiset.  Survived by daughters, Karen and husband Mel Lehman, Thomas...

Alma Louise Burkett

Alma Louise Burkett

May 12, 2014

Burkett, A. Louise, died May 12, 2014 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born June 26, 1921, in Waterford, daugther of the late Bert and Mayme (Kinsey) Jones. Also preceded in death by sister, Helen Boyd; brother Bill and beloved husband, H. Woodrow Sr., who died April 7, 1976. Survived by sons, Woody Jr. (Linda Lear) and John (Connie Askins), all of...

Leo W Plowman

Leo W Plowman

May 7, 2014

Plowman, Leo W., 92, Gas Center went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born April 19, 1922 in E. Wheatfield Twp. the son of the late Joseph and Lottie (Ressler) Plowman.  Also preceded in death by daughter Sandy Plowman, sister Viola Bracken, brothers Melvin and Doyle Plowman.  Survived by wife of 70 years...

Hazel M. Foust

Hazel M. Foust

Apr 30, 2014

Foust, Hazel M., 84, Robinson went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, April 30, 2014. Born January 7, 1930 in Bolivar, the daughter of late George Forsythe and Mae Forsythe Shank. Also preceded in death by husband Edwin who passed July 31, 2010, Infant duaghter, brother Pete Forsythe, sisters Blanche Marasco and Doris Lichtenfels. Survived by children...

Michael D. Rhine

Michael D. Rhine

Apr 28, 2014

Rhine, Michael D., 42, Buffington Twp. died April 28, 2014 in Buffington Twp. Born March 11, 1972 in Indiana the son of Kenneth Sr. and Donna (Altimus) Rhine, Buffington Twp.; also survived by wife Shelly (Butler) Rhine; daughters Ashley and Emma Rhine; brother Kenneth Rhine Jr. and wife Marlene, Buffington Twp.; sister Vicki Rhine, Morgantown, PA; father-in-law and mother-in-law Edward...

Robert Stewart Korneke

Robert Stewart Korneke

Apr 26, 2014

Dr. Robert S. Korneke, 60, of Ligonier, passed away peacefully Saturday April 26th 2014, in Excela Hospital, Latrobe, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1st 1953 in Latrobe; son of the late Werner Korneke and Patricia Korneke Mead. Dr. Korneke was a 1982 graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. He was elected to...

Gilda A Galbraith

Gilda A Galbraith

Apr 24, 2014

Galbraith, Gilda Ann, 86, Bolivar passed away April 24, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 11, 1928 the daughter of late Vincent and Cleonice (Pace) Keck. Also preceded in death by these brothers and sister, Robert Keck, Jane (Keck) Gennaro and Ralph Keck. Survived by husband James D. Galbraith Sr.; loving mother of Cindy Thomas and husband Joe, Seward;...

Iona M Custer

Iona M Custer

Apr 19, 2014

Custer, Iona, 69, Seward went to be with the Lord April 19, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Born November 26, 1944 the daughter of late John M. and Betty Mae (Hoffman) Mazey. Survived by husband of almost 54 years Barry C. Custer; children Barry L Custer and wife Donna Lynn, Charles; Melinda Jean Custer, Seward; John P. Custer...

Dora Marie Bufagna

Dora Marie Bufagna

Apr 16, 2014

Bufagna, Dora Maire, 87, Armagh passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Dora lived most of her life in Dilltown. She was born June 6, 1926 in Colver the daughter of late Joseph and Elizabeth (Sartori) Ricci. Survived by loving husband of 69 years Emerson Bufagna; son Joseph Bufagna Sr., Dilltown; former daughter-in-law Linda Bufagna, Dilltown; grandchildren Lisa...

Richard T Weimer

Richard T Weimer

Apr 14, 2014

Weimer, Richard "Rick" T. Jr., 69, New Florence, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 at home. Born December 8, 1944 in Johnstown the son of the late Richard T. and the late Mildren L (McMullen) Weimer, Sr. Also preceded in death by Grandparents, Brother Roy Weimer and nephew Kevin James. Rick's death ends the union of his marriage of 49...

Kathryn P Rogers

Kathryn P Rogers

Apr 6, 2014

Rogers, Kathryn "Kathy" (Piasente), Herndon, Va, native of New Florence, passed away April 6, 2014 at Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA. Born April 15, 1949 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Casimiro and Joanna (Sbardella) Piasente. Also preceded in death by brother-in-law James P. Garber. Survived by daughter Stephenie Joanna and husband Matthew Scott, Mastic, NY. Grandchildren Daniel Kenneth...

Oland Lejeune Pyer

Oland Lejeune Pyer

Mar 30, 2014

LeJeune Pyer, 83, of Brush Valley, slept peacefully away as he went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 30, 2014 from the Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born on March 23, 1931, in Blacklick, he was the son of the late Jacob and Edna Pyer. LeJeune is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Conrad Pyer, their...

William H. Floyd

William H. Floyd

Mar 28, 2014

William Henry Floyd, 81, Homer City went to be with the Lord, March 28, 2014 at home. Born September 9, 1932 in Danielsville, GA the son of late Roy Malone and Francine (Martin) Floyd. He was a member of Indiana Church of Christ, F&AM Indiana-Franklin Lodge #313, and employed as a pipeline construction supervisor who also worked in the steel...

William J. Gillin

William J. Gillin

Mar 27, 2014

Gillin, William J., 78, Shady Grove, died march 27, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center.  Born June 24, 1935 in Johnstown the son of the late William J and Bessie L. (Walker) Gillin.  Also Preceded in death by wife Anna (Haire) Gillian and sister Betty Ann Gillin.

Survived by Son Robert Gillin, Shady Grove.  God-daughter Jill Stroba and...

Delnora Bracken

Delnora Bracken

Mar 25, 2014

Bracken, Delnora, 84, Robinson went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born July 13, 1929 in Robinson the daughter of the late Earl and Violet (Boring) Penrose. Also preceded in death by infant son Charles W. Betts; brother Raymond Penrose and sister Leona McElwee. A dearly beloved mother, grandmother and wife she...

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