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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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