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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
