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Karen Susan Nixon

Karen Susan Nixon

Jan 1, 2014

Nixon, Karen "Suzie", 62, Robinson, passed away January 1, 2014. Born March 29, 1951 in West Bolivar the daughter of late Joseph Silk and Betty (Garland) Silk Ferri. Also preceded in death by step-father Joseph Ferri, grandfather Levi Silk and numerous other family members. Survived by husband of 33 years Richard A. Nixon Jr.; children Dewayne "Bud" Donahue, West Bolivar,...

William D Luther

William D Luther

Jan 1, 2014

Luther, William D., 78, Clyde passed away January 1, 2014 at home peacefully surrounded by his family. Born July 29, 1935 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late John Edgar and Edna (Kough) Luther. Also preceded in death by son Thomas Andrew Luther. Survived by wife of 60 year Donna (Waters) Luther; Survived by children William Luther and wife...

Henry E. Hill

Henry E. Hill

Dec 30, 2013

Henry E. Hill, age 63, of Homer City died, Monday, December 30, 2013 at his daughters home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1950 to Harry E. and Betty J. (Leverknight) Hill. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Air Force. Henry is a life member of VFW Post #9310 and...

Edna I Goldian

Edna I Goldian

Dec 30, 2013

Goldian, Edna I, 90, New Florence passed away December 30, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 26, 1923 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the daughter of the late Walter F and Ethel (Boring) Brendlinger. Also preceded in death by sisters Hazel Clark and Esther Harvey; brothers Clifford, Lawrence, Samuel and Melvin Brendlinger. Survived by husband of 62 years Bernard; sisters...

Arthur E Mccurdy

Arthur E Mccurdy

Dec 29, 2013

Arthur "Sonny" McCurdy, 58, Waterman, passed away December 29, 2013 at home. Born June 29, 1955 in Indiana the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Lawson) McCurdy. Survived by 4 sisters Vicky (Bill) Lambert; Barb (Tom) Sharp; Brenda (Mark) Malik; Mary "Tootie" Freedline and 3 brothers Robert McCurdy; Ricky (Terri) McCurdy; Rodney McCurdy. Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and...

Bonnie Jean Lear

Bonnie Jean Lear

Dec 23, 2013

Lear, Bonnie Jean, 72, Bolivar passed away December 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 11, 1941 in Johnstown the daughter of late Robert and Christine (Magnani) Henderson. Also preceded in death by brother Robert Louis Henderson. Survived by husband Wilbert "Wib" Lear; daughter Susan Colleen Shearer and husband Todd, Robinson; grandchildren Ethan Todd and Elyse Christine Shearer. She...

Ruth Anna Machak

Ruth Anna Machak

Dec 22, 2013

Ruth A. (Nixon) Machak, 89, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Robindale Heights, died December 22, 2013 at her home in Raleigh.  Born May 12, 1924 in Robinson the daughter of late William B. and Pearl (Bowers) Nixon.  Also preceded in death by husband John "Shorty"; son John Machak; daughter Becky Rummel; brothers William, Richard, James, Charles, Thomas, Harry and Leroy Nixon;...

Lewis W Mcgarvey

Lewis W Mcgarvey

Dec 15, 2013

McGarvey, Lewis W., Jr., 77, Bolivar died December 15, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born February 6, 1936, in Bolivar the son of late Lewis and Esther (Krouse) McGarvey. Also preceded in death by son Randy McGarvey, sister Esther Burkett, brother Gerald McGarvey. Survived by wife Phyllis (Stercho) McGarvey; daughter Luann Libengood, Bolivar; grandchildren Brandy Brown, Robinson, Daniel Libengood...

Dennis A Weimer

Dennis A Weimer

Dec 13, 2013

Weimer, Dennis A, 21, Johnstown passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday December 13, 2013. Born July 24, 1992 in Johnstown, the son of Paul and Margaret (Plummer) Weimer. He is also survived by brothers and sisters Joe Catalfano, Javon Howell, Paul Weimer, Janet Weimer, Michelle Stiffey, Susan Stiffey Charles Stiffey, Tom Stiffey, Tammy Wagner, Kathy Wagner,...

Betty Lorrine Baldwin

Betty Lorrine Baldwin

Dec 10, 2013

Baldwin, Betty, L., 79, Blairsville RD, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Beacon Ridge Manor, Indiana. Born June 21, 1934 in Robindale, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (McAdams) Baldwin. Also preceded in death by sister Gloria Jones. Survived by sisters Shirley Baldwin, Blairsville and Sandy Mack, Vintondale. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Betty enjoyed...

Doris H. Anderson

Doris H. Anderson

Dec 10, 2013

Anderson, Doris (Hysong), 91, New Florence, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Sunrise of Abington, Abington, PA. Born October 24, 1922, at 112 Chestnut Street, New Florence, the daughter of the late James and Helen "Lucinda" (Liggett) Hysong. Doris graduated valedictorian from New Florence High School, 1940, received a B.S. from Indiana State Teacher's College, 1944, and later...

Antoinette J Luker

Antoinette J Luker

Dec 6, 2013

Luker, Antoinette J. "Toni" (DeSalle), 77, Bolivar, passed away December 6, 2013 at St. Andrew's Village, Indiana. Born January 8, 1936 in Blairsville the daughter of the late John David and Gretta Jane (Risinger) DeSalle. Also preceded in death by first husband Joe Boske, brother Eugene DeSalle and brother-in-law Joseph Kurnocik. Survived by husband Floyd Wayne Luker, Bolivar. Children Melody...

Robert W. Simpson

Robert W. Simpson

Nov 25, 2013

Simpson, Robert W. "Cookie", 75, New Florence passed away surrounded by his family November 25, 2013 at Hillsdale Nursing and Rehab Center. Born November 8, 1938 in Johnstown the son of Late Robert F. and Florence "Flossie" (Brode) Simpson. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law Marilyn and Larry Wiler and Lucille Carley. Survived by wife of 54 years Gerry (Hakel)...

Bonnie Lee Lockard Matheny Brown

Bonnie Lee Lockard Matheny Brown

Nov 23, 2013

Bonnie Lee (Lockard) Matheny Brown, age 89, of Armagh, Pennsylvania went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2013 after a brief illness. Born on May 13, 1924, Mrs. Matheny Brown was raised in Gilmer County, West Virginia, the only child of Ora Lockard who preceded her in death when she was an infant. She was...

Andrew J. Baird

Andrew J. Baird

Nov 21, 2013

Baird, Andrew J. "Dink", 42, Bolivar died November 21, 2013. Born August 17, 1971 in Johnstown the son of late Andrew L. and Goldie "Tootie" (Kerr) Baird. Also preceded in death by brothers Wilbert and Kevin Ritenour; sister Chris Mangus; twin grandsons Calvin and Aden Brendlinger. Survived by fiancé Pamela Betts; children Andrew and Matthew Baird, both Bolivar; Courtney Baird,...

Albert R Montgomery

Albert R Montgomery

Nov 12, 2013

Montgomery, Albert R., 86, New Florence, went home to be with the Lord, November 12, 2013, in his home. Born May 15, 1927 in Tunnelton the son of late of late Charles and Roxie (Horrell) Montgomery.  Also preceded in death by wife of almost 50 years Leota Maxine (Dillon) Montgomery; sisters Louise Hancock and Patricia Shipp; brothers Thompson and Clarence...

Leora E Cramer

Leora E Cramer

Nov 12, 2013

Leora E. (Mitchell) Cramer, 93, formerly of Dilltown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born June 24, 1920 in Brush Valley the daughter of the late Charles W. and Elsie E. (Gressley) Mitchell. Also preceded in death by husband Harry W. Cramer; grandson Theordore W. Cramer, Jr., Sisters Florence Stiles,...

Margie E Bracken

Margie E Bracken

Nov 2, 2013

Bracken, Margie E., 91, Vintondale area of E. Wheatfield Twp. went to be with the Lord November 2, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born December 14, 1921 in Johnstown the daughter of late Louis and Sarah (Clossin) Post. Also preceded in death by sons Richard Gilmore and Douglas Bracken, brothers John, David and Ralph Post. Survived by loving husband of...

Pauline R. Buksa

Pauline R. Buksa

Oct 28, 2013

Buksa, Pauline (Burger), affectionately known as Lala, 66, Seward passed away October 28, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 9, 1947 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Calvin and Helen (Teeter) Burger. Also preceded in death by brothers Howard, Richard, Floyd and Melvin Burger and sisters Verna Baker, Gloria Kochis and Emma Novony. Survived by children Joseph and...

Tamara L Shomo

Tamara L Shomo

Oct 26, 2013

Tamara L Shomo, 51, Blairsville, passed away October 26, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born March 14, 1962 in Oklahoma City, OK the daughter of Janice (Norris) Streck, SD and Warren A Ray, OK. Also survived by children Christopher Ray and wife Christie, Shady Grove; Daniel Cullen and wife Sara; Emily Shomo Blairsville. Several Grandchildren. Brothers and sisters Robert A...

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