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Wesley J Smith

Wesley J Smith

Feb 14, 2015

Wesley John Smith, 'Wes' of Clyde, lost his War with Kidney Cancer with his wife and boys by his side. Born June 29, 1970 in Indiana Pa. Wes grew up in Blairsville. Survived by his wife Anna together for nearly 25 years, two sons Wesley D.L., Blairsville, Corey at home. Also surviving his parents Norman and Helen Smith of Blairsville,...

Marie A St. Clair

Marie A St. Clair

Feb 10, 2015

Our family is sad to announce the death of our mother Marie A. St. Clair, age 81, of New Florence. She passed away February 10, 2015 at Bethlen Home, Ligonier. She was born June 14, 1933 in Johnstown, the daughter of the late August A. and Rose F. (Dey) Pribelsky. Marie was also preceded in death by her husband Earl...

William R Lynch

William R Lynch

Feb 8, 2015

Lynch, William R, 84, Vintondale, passed away February 8, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Born June 2, 1930 in Windber the son of the late Thomas and Helen (Kluk) Lynch. Also preceded in death by wife Shirley L. Rager, son William Richard Lynch Jr., great-grandson Austin Davis, brothers Thomas, Robert, and James Kenneth Lynch, sisters Berna Dean Baker...

Frank J Cislo

Frank J Cislo

Feb 7, 2015

Frank J Cislo, Jr., 74, Johnstown, took his last breath here on earth on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born October 19, 1940. Preceded in death by mother Catherine Jane (Davis) Cislo, father Frank J. Cislo Sr., and first wife Collette; as well as numerous aunts and uncles. Survived by wife Deborah (Lowther) Cislo, Johnstown; son Francis Joseph Cislo...

Myrtle Novak

Myrtle Novak

Feb 7, 2015

Myrtle I. (Fry) Novak, 86, Ebensburg went to be home with the Lord on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Johnstown Lutheran Home. Born January 31, 1929 in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Myrtle (Shoultz) Fry. Myrtle was a member of the Ebensburg Presbyterian Church, where she previously served as an...

Justin Alexander Shetler

Justin Alexander Shetler

Feb 6, 2015

Justin Alexander Shetler, Jr., 7 days old, Blairsville passed away February 6, 2015 in Pittsburgh, he was born January 30, 2015 in Pittsburgh the son of Brittaney Luther and Justin Shetler, Sr. He was also survived by maternal grandparents Kristin Luther and Harold Luther; paternal grandparents Lorie Porter and Ray Shetler, Sr.; maternal great-grandparents Jack and Wanda Graff; Olive Betz;...

Michael L. Norris

Michael L. Norris

Jan 30, 2015

Michael Lee "Chuck" Norris, 15, Robinson went to be with the Lord January 30, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 1, 1999 in Johnstown. Survived by mother April Norris- Regan and step-father Josh Regan, Robinson; father Josh Goodlin, New Florence; proud sister Mackenzie Regan, Robinson; maternal grandmother Patricia Slawson, Robinson; maternal step-grandparents Mike and Bernie Regan,...

Edward M. Callis

Edward M. Callis

Jan 24, 2015

Edward Martin "Rebel" Callis, 77, New Florence, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2015 at home surrounded by the love of his life Ida Belle and his family. Born August 24, 1937 in Richmond, VA to the late Stanley and Clemmie Callis. Also preceded in death by brother James B. Callis and infant brother. Survived by wife...

Gloria L Dick

Gloria L Dick

Jan 24, 2015

Gloria L. Dick, Brush Valley, passed away January 24, 2015 in Windber. Born April 17, 1928 in New Florence, the daughter of late Elizabeth Frye and David Haire. Also preceded in death by her husband Norman L. Dick, sister-in-law Jean Davis ( husband John). Survived by their two sons, Wayne Paul, wife Janet, Brush Valley; and Dr. Kenneth Parker, wife...

Leonard Barbus

Leonard Barbus

Jan 21, 2015

Leonard Barbus, 87, Robinson passed away January 21, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 24, 1927 in Climax the son of the late John and Mary (Litesky) Barbus. Also proceeded in death by wife Emma Jane (McDowell) Barbus, brothers John, Frank, Mike, Joseph and Peter Barbus and sister Helen Mulligan. Survived by children Leonard "Slug" Barbus and wife Stephanie;...

Alice C. Harvey

Alice C. Harvey

Jan 20, 2015

Alice Clara (Roby) Baird Harvey, 89 of Bolivar passed away in Sorrento, Fla. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born May 30, 1925 daughter of the late John and Clara Roby. Alice will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She loved being a mother and homemaker, gardening, quilting, playing music, going to the Laurel Valley Senior Center and caring...

Dorothy Jean Mabon

Dorothy Jean Mabon

Jan 15, 2015

Dorothy Jean (Goblinger) Mabon, known fondly by all as "Jean," age 89, of Landenberg, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Born in Johnstown, PA on December 21, 1925, Jean was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles Goblinger and Marvel MacPherson Goblinger. She attended Cambria Rowe Business College at a time when most women did not consider...

Johanna Jill Ashcom

Johanna Jill Ashcom

Jan 13, 2015

Johanna Jill Ashcom, 48, Ebensburg passed away suddenly on January 13, 2015 at home. Born September 18, 1966 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Richard Gregory and Sylvia Jean (Rager) Ashcom. Also preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, the uncle who raised her Lawrence Edward Clark; beloved great-aunt Kathryn Caldwell; brother-in-law Peter Kozak, Jr. and numerous other...

Dorothy M Hallow Stiles

Dorothy M Hallow Stiles

Jan 10, 2015

Dorothy M. Hallow Stiles, 91, Johnstown, formerly of Indiana County. Born June 18, 1923 in Indiana County the daughter of the late James Eli and Ethel (Rhoades) White. In addition to her parents she is preceded by step-mother Dolly (Yeager) White; first Husband Patrick James Hallow; second husband Clair Virgil Stiles; brothers Glenn, James, Clark, Everett, Leslie, Ben, William and...

Craig L Fry

Craig L Fry

Jan 8, 2015

Craig L. Fry, Jr. "Buck" ,69, Armagh, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at home. Buck was born on February 23, 1945 the son of the late Craig L Fry, Sr. and Margaret A. Schonek in Johnstown. He lived his entire life in the Armagh area. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Gretchen Altemus and Barbara...

Loretta I. Eritano

Loretta I. Eritano

Jan 8, 2015

Eritano, Loretta I. "Bub", 72, Dilltown, passed away at UPMC Shadyside Hospital on January 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 15, 1942 the daughter of later Charles and Agnes Way formerly of Johnstown. Preceded in death by her loving husband Sam Eritano, Jr. whom she is sharing all the wonderful stories of her life with their...

Bryan T Short

Bryan T Short

Jan 7, 2015

Short, Bryan T., 56, Bolivar went to be with the Lord after a long illness January 7, 2015. Born September 17, 1958 in Indiana, PA the son of Donald R. Short and Theodora "Teddy" (Shaffer) Short. He was preceded in death by loving mother Teddy. Survived by loving family members, father Don, brother Robert Short, former wife Tammy (Marino) Short,...

James Franklin Marsh

James Franklin Marsh

Jan 4, 2015

Marsh, James F. "Jim", 78, Bolivar passed away suddenly on January 4, 2015 at home. Born February 19, 1936 in Torrance the son of the late Duward and Vivian (Long) Marsh. Also preceded in death by wife Bonnie M. (Buckles) Marsh, brothers Donald and Robert Marsh. Survived by son Peter Gratosky & wife Robin, Largo, FL; granddaughters Jessica Lowden and...

Harry C Thompson

Harry C Thompson

Jan 3, 2015

Thompson, Harry C., 87, Clyde, passed away January 3, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born August 23, 1927 in Pine Twp., Indiana County the son of late Clair F. and M. Edna (Fetterman) Thompson. Also preceded in death by son Harry Wayne Thompson and brothers Roy, George, Murray and John Thompson and sister Martha Byers. Survived by wife Florence...

Richard Clair Mcginity

Richard Clair Mcginity

Dec 29, 2014

Richard C. McGinity, 83 Ligonier formerly of Blairsville passed away December 29, 2014 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born May 13, 1931 in Indiana County the son of late Ralph and Gertrude McGinity. Also preceded in death by brothers Raymond, Blaine and Norman McGinity. Survived by wife of 58 years Lois (McAdoo) McGinity; daughters Pamela Malek and husband Joseph,...

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