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Michael Robert Brown

Michael Robert Brown

Sep 25, 2013

Michael Robert Brown, 14, of Warrenton, NC, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. Born in Altoona, PA., he is the son of Jenifer Cimbalista of the home and Alan Michael "Mike" Brown of Henderson. Michael was a student at Vance Charter School. He was a member of the Beta Club, the National Honor Society, the Henderson Chess Club...

Raymond L Erwin

Raymond L Erwin

Sep 21, 2013

Erwin, Raymond L., Sr., 67, Armagh, passed away September 21, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Born April 27, 1946 in Stahlstown the son of late Bert S. and Elsie M. (Roadman) Erwin. Survived by wife of 46 years Esther (Brown) Erwin; children Essie Phares and husband Chris, Mount Union; Raymond L. Erwin Jr. and Gregory B. Erwin, both Armagh;...

Albina C. Killen

Albina C. Killen

Sep 17, 2013

Killen, Albina "Beenie" C., 88, Lockport, peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Indiana Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. Born February 3, 1925 in Lockport, she was the daughter of the late Cecilia (Mauro) and John Giazzon. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Catherine America Pogue and 2 infant sisters. Surviving are...

Albon S Ellsworth

Albon S Ellsworth

Sep 10, 2013

Ellsworth, Albon S. "Butch", 81, Seward passed away peacefully at home September 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1932 in Johnstown the son of late Charles A. and Edna Claire (Shirie) Ellsworth. Also preceded in death by these brothers and sisters Charles Ellsworth and his wife Bessie; Walter C. Ellsworth and his wife Rosie, Helen R. Benshoff and husband William, Olive...

John E. Leary

John E. Leary

Sep 10, 2013

Leary, John E., 67, Armagh passed away September 10, 2013 at home. Born May 24, 1946 in Huff the son of late John F. and Pauline (Boring) Leary. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by sisters Eva Leary Miller and Hazel Leary, and brother Paul Leary. Survived by children Jennifer Weimer and fianc Wayne Wright, Glen...

Christina E. Mangus

Christina E. Mangus

Sep 4, 2013

Mangus, Chris, 48, Bolivar passed away September 4, 2013 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 29, 1965. Survived by mother Sandra Wagner (McLean). Children Carrie Simpson, Russell Steiner, Jessie, Stephine, Ricky, Beth, Christopher Garland; 14 Grandchildren; sister of Delmar and Frank Barkley, Andrea Livingston and Stacey Coy. Also survived by life long love Rick Garland. Preceded in death by...

Mabel Plowman

Mabel Plowman

Aug 29, 2013

Plowman, Mabel, 87, Black Lick formerly of Seward passed away August 29, 2013 at Breezy Point Senior Care. Born May 26, 1926 in Bolivar the daughter of late William Foster and Mabel (Zimmerman)Foster Kinnan. Also preceded in death by husband Lloyd Plowman; sister Carolyn Plowman and Mary Jane Westrick; brothers Richard and Joseph Kinnan. Survived by daughter Rose Arave and...

Phyllis P Robertson

Phyllis P Robertson

Aug 23, 2013

Phyllis P. Montgomery Robertson, 89, Robinson formerly of Ligonier passed away August 23, 2013 at McCullough House, Johnstown. Born August 20, 1924 in Ligonier the daughter of late Roy Victor "Dick" and Mary Ada (Bills) Griffith. Also preceded in death by first husband James Montgomery, second husband Ray Robertson, daughter Judith Grimm, step-son Chuck Robertson, step-daughter Donna Rhyndress, brother Tom...

Frank A. Shatzer

Frank A. Shatzer

Aug 13, 2013

Frank A. Shatzer, 73, New Florence, passed away at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center on August 13, 2013. He was born January 29, 1940 in Altoona the son of the late Palmer and Hattie (Miller) Shatzer, and married Patricia (Stultz) Shatzer on February 16, 1962 in Indialantic, Florida, a loving marriage of 51 years. In addition to being survived by his...

Elmer Ray Nixon

Elmer Ray Nixon

Aug 11, 2013

Nixon, Elmer Ray, 87, formerly of Robinson died August 11, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born February 11, 1926 in Robinson, son of the late Walter and Mary (Miller) Nixon. Also preceded in death by wife June Louise (Short) Nixon; daughter Tina Potochniak, brothers Wilson, John, Clark, Dave, Dan and infant brother Irvin Nixon, sister Orea Busch. Survived by...

Alice G Reeder

Alice G Reeder

Aug 9, 2013

Reeder, Alice G., Robinson, 83, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2013 at Indiana Regional Medical Center.  Born July 14, 1930 in Climax the daughter of late Hillis L. Henderson and Ethel F. (Harris) Henderson-Rosensteel.  Also preceded in death daughter Nancy Diane Nixon, great-grandson Anthony Custer, sister Mae Forsythe, brother Leland Henderson, grandparents Thomas and Margaret Harris...

Ronald Stephenson

Ronald Stephenson

Aug 6, 2013

Stephenson, Ronald Jr., 26, Seward passed away August 6, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born September 4, 1986 in Latrobe, the son of Connie (Heming) Rudnik and her husband Michael, Seward. Also survived by children AnnaMarie and Ronnie Stephenson; sister Rhonda Stephenson and her children Logan and Savanna, Robindale Heights; maternal grandparents Roy and Peggy Heming, Bolivar; paternal grandmother Thelma Stephenson,...

Darrell Lee Shirley

Darrell Lee Shirley

Aug 5, 2013

Darrell Lee Shirley, 62, of Homer City (Brush Valley), died Monday, August 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1950 in Indiana, the son of the late Arthur K Shirley and Mildred H (Deyarmin) Shirley. He was employed for 27 years for Dietrich Industries , and most recently for B&B Tree Farms. Darrell enjoyed hunting, working outdoors...

Katherine Louise Mcelwee

Katherine Louise Mcelwee

Aug 2, 2013

McElwee, Katherine L., 76, Formerly of Robinson, passed away August 2, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital-Laurel Highlands, Latrobe. Born October 10, 1936 in Robinson the daughter of the late Jessie and Josephine (McAdams) McElwee. Also preceded in death by brothers Kenneth "Bud" and Charles McElwee; sisters Delores Darlene Fleming; Bernice Gamble; Mary Jane and Hazel Erma McElwee. Survived by sisters...

James R Mundorf

James R Mundorf

Aug 1, 2013

Mundorf, James R., 50, New Florence died August 1, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 2, 1962in Johnstown the son of late Lawrence R. Mundorf and Helen V. (Bunch) Mundorf-Horner. Survived by brothers Larry Mundorf and wife Julie, Bolivar; Dave Mundorf and wife Sharon, New Florence; Gary Mundorf and wife Carol; and several nieces and nephews. He enjoyed fishing....

Margery A. Jasper

Margery A. Jasper

Jul 30, 2013

Margery A. (Henderson) Jasper, 72, of Blairsville passed away July 30, 2013 at home. Born August 16, 1940 in Fairfield Twp. the daughter of the late Kenneth and Louise Henderson Survived by her husband of 49 years Richard; children Sherryl (Nuneviller) Goolcharan and husband Les of Knightdale NC, Richard Jasper Jr. of Latrobe, Russell Jasper and wife Tricia of Latrobe,...

Dwight Robert Hollingsworth

Dwight Robert Hollingsworth

Jul 26, 2013

Hollingsworth, Dwight Robert commonly known as "Doc", 62, Johnstown died July 26, 2013 at home. Born April 19, 1951 in Indiana, PA. The son of late Gordon and Betty (Campbell) Hollingsworth. Also preceded in death by sister Gloria Kay Willinger. Survived by loving daughter Lisa Kay Sarver formerly of Johnstown and Garry Sarver and family. Brothers Gordon and wife Linda...

Robert V Boring

Robert V Boring

Jul 26, 2013

Robert Vernon "Roytan" Boring - 54, Altoona passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Friday morning at his residence after complications resulting from pneumonia and brain tumors. He was born in Johnstown the son of Vernon Leroy "Runt" Boring and Betty Jean (Daugherty) Leidy who preceded him in death. Surviving is a son Robert Raymond (Boring) Schneider, wife...

Janette Vojta

Janette Vojta

Jul 23, 2013

Janette (Knupp) Vojta, 80, New Florence passed away July 23, 2013 at Newhaven Court at Lindwood, Greensburg. Born December 21, 1932 in Robindale the daughter of the late Harold W. and Frances A. (Baldwin) Knupp. Also preceded in death by husband David E. Vojta. Sisters Helen Dick, Ruth Knupp and Doris Trimble, brother Wayne Knupp. Survived by several nieces and...

Jennie E Hodell

Jennie E Hodell

Jul 22, 2013

Hodell, Jennie E. (Henderson), 97, Armagh died July 22, 2013 at Country Living Personal Care Home, Blairsville. Born September 19, 1915 in Fairfield Twp. the daughter of late Frank and Bessie (Muir) Henderson. Also preceded in death by first husband William K. Long and second husband Harry Hodell; sons Rex G. and James A. Long; brothers Ernest, Willis and Arthur...

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