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George D Foster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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