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James E. Troska

James E. Troska

Aug 26, 2012

Troska, James E., 81, Cramer died August 26, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 8, 1930 in Cramer the son of late Leo F. and Hattie (Ressler) Troska. Also preceded in death by brother William Troska. Survived by wife of almost 60 years Margaret (Strushensky) Troska; daughters Donna Mitchell and husband Greg, Blairsville; Patricia Ayad and fianc Charles O'Shell...

Alfred M. Gallaher

Alfred M. Gallaher

Aug 15, 2012

Rev. Alfred M. "Webb" Gallaher, 75, Brush Valley went home to be with Lord Wednesday August 15, 2012 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born November 29, 1936 in Johnstown the son of Sylvester O. and Mary Margaret (Noblespears) Gallaher. Webb was the former pastor of Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of Armagh. Member of Alverda Faith Tabernacle. Vice President of Indiana and...

John Scott Glusko

John Scott Glusko

Aug 6, 2012

John Scott Glusko, 47, Simpsonville, SC formerly of Cramer, PA died August 6, 2012. at home. Born February 14, 1965, in Johnstown, the son of Libby (Murphy) Glusko and the late John Walter Glusko. Survived by wife Christy (Moses) Glusko; son Graysen Charles Glusko; mother Elizabeth "Libby" (Murphy) Romani and husband Frank, Indiana; sister Michele McGinnis and husband Ken, Clyde;...

Linda J Conway

Linda J Conway

Aug 2, 2012

Linda J. (Garshnick) Conway, 64, New Florence passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 27, 1947 in Johnstown the daughter of late John and Ruth (Swanson) Garshnick. Survived by husband of 41 years James F. Conway; children: Frank Conway, Robinson; Amy Conway, Long Beach, CA; Colleen...

Alfred E. Long

Alfred E. Long

Jul 22, 2012

Long, Alfred, 77, of New Florence passed on to his eternal home July 22, 2012 at home surrounded by his wife of 55 years Patty and other family members. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Born in Bolivar on November 19, 1934 the son of late Alex and Mary (Wambaugh) McElwee Long. Also preceded in death...

Charles Joseph Burkett

Charles Joseph Burkett

Jul 22, 2012

Charles Joseph Burkett, Sr., 90, Bolivar died July 22, 2012 at The Bethlen Home, Ligonier. Born May 7, 1922 in Lockport the son of the late William and Hannah (McGraw) Burkett. Also preceded in death by brothers James, Bill, Frank, Woodrow, George, and Samuel Burkett. Sisters Nellie, Maggie, Laura, Ruth, Anna Mary and Alice St. Clair. Survived by wife of...

Gertrude E. Beard

Gertrude E. Beard

Jul 20, 2012

Gertrude E. Beard, 66, Shady Grove died July 20, 2012 at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born July 4, 1946 in Marquette, MI the daughter of the late Clifford and Holly (Hogan) Lewis. Survived by husband Jerry Beard; children Heather Beard, Shady Grove; Clifford Beard, Marquette, MI; Scott Beard, Shady Grove; grandchildren Brandon Beard, Gettysburg; Katie Martins, Marquette, MI; Michael, Nicholas, and...

William Grant Gibson

William Grant Gibson

Jul 20, 2012

Gibson, W. Grant, 74, Bolivar died July 20, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 18, 1937 in West Bolivar the son of late George amd Irene (Burkett) Gibson. Survived by mother Irene, West Bolivar; wife of 49 years Donna (James) Gibson; sons Richard Charles James, Virginia and Michael James, Sr., New Florence; grandchildren Jordan Michael James, Brandon Austin James,...

Janet M. Beeler

Janet M. Beeler

Jul 19, 2012

Janet M. Beeler, 73, Bolivar died July 19, 2012 at home. Born August 21, 1938 in Blacklick the daughter of the late Ronald Wayne and Lorena (Filler) Fisher. Also preceded in death by husband Larry E. Beeler; brother Ronald Fisher; brother-in-law Jerry Overman. Survived by daughters Roni Scott and husband Gary, Homer City; and Wendy Beeler and husband Steve Kohler,...

Martha F Short

Martha F Short

Jul 18, 2012

Martha F. "Hoopie" Short, 93 Bolivar died July 18, 2012 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born March 30, 1919 in Fairfield Twp the daughter of the late George and Martha (Hart) Muir. Also preceded in death by husband Charles A. Short; daughter Bonnie Lou Ballas; great-granddaughter Ashley; sister Mary Ellen Boring; brother John Muir. Survived by children John Short...

John Louis Machak

John Louis Machak

Jul 18, 2012

John L. "Shorty" Machak, 95, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Robindale Heights, died July 18, 2012 at his home in Raleigh. Born August 21, 1916 in Brownsville the son of the late Andrew and Mary Machak. Also preceded in death by son John Machak; daughter Becky Rummel; brothers Andrew and Albert Machak; sister Ethel Lavis. Survived by wife of 62 years...

Patricia E. Gregory

Patricia E. Gregory

Jul 12, 2012

Patricia E. Gregory, 70, New Florence died July 12, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 15, 1941 in Johnstown the daughter of late Morris Snyder and Dorothy (Richardson) Ashcom and husband Frank, New Florence. In addition to her mother she is also survived by children Robert F. Gregory and wife Debbie, Somerset; Michael S. Gregory, Johnstown; Dorthea "DeeDee" McGowan...

Carla J Clawson

Carla J Clawson

Jul 11, 2012

Clawson, Carla, 48, New Florence died July 11, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born November 18, 1963 in Johnstown the daughter of late Barney Decker and Yvonne (Commers) Decker, New Florence. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by granddaughter Zoey Marie Cardona; and father-in-law Raymond Clawson. In addition to her mother, also survived by husband James...

Rodney Richard Stewart

Rodney Richard Stewart

Jul 2, 2012

Stewart, Rodney Richard, 43, St. Leonard, MD died July 2, 2012 at WVU Ruby Memorial Medical Center. Born July 24, 1968 in Indiana son of Richard and Virginia (Clark) Stewart, Dilltown; also survived by wife Karin Marie (Andes) Stewart; daughters Meggie Marie and Carli Mae Stewart both at home; sister Vicki Naugle and husband Joseph, Armagh; father-in-law and mother in-law...

Roseann A. Howard

Roseann A. Howard

Jul 1, 2012

Roseann Howard, 56, New Florence died July 1, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 24, 1956 in Latrobe the daughter of late Albert and Matilda Cinibulk. Survived by husband John W. Howard; aunts Irene, Joann and Marian Cinibulk, all of Loyalhanna; mother-in-law Glenda Howard, Latrobe; brother-in-laws Scott Howard, Greensburg and Bryan Howard, Latrobe; aunt Judy Kinzey, New Florence; loving...

Mervin Charles Hill

Mervin Charles Hill

Jun 29, 2012

Hill, Mervin Charles, 85, of Charles died June 29, 2012 at home peacefully with his wife at his side. Born April 13, 1927, in Sagmore, the son of late Charles A. and Mary (Kalwolski) Hill. Also preceded in death by brothers John and Harry Hill and sisters Susan Zar and Annabelle Lassick. Survived by loving wife of 63 years Eva...

Ronald Joshua Rohrabaugh

Ronald Joshua Rohrabaugh

Jun 29, 2012

R. Joshua Rohrabaugh, 27, Armagh died June 29, 2012 at Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born February 22,1985 in Johnstown. Survived by mother Diana L (Byers) Kolesar and husband Rodney B., Armagh; father Ronald N. Rohrabaugh and wife Patricia, Mt. Pleasant; sister Kayla Rohrabaugh, Armagh; step-sister Brenna J. Kolesar, Seward; grandparents Shirley McLaren and husband Jim, Seward; Lewis Rohrabaugh and wife...

Marion R Ressler

Marion R Ressler

Jun 22, 2012

Ressler, Marion Ruth (Weinelt), 81, New Florence died June 22, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Born March 2, 1931 in Johnstown the daughter of late Francis Joseph and Sueanna (Goehres) Weinelt. Also preceded in death by husband of 40 years William T. Ressler in 1989. Survived by children William Ressler Jr. and wife Carol, Vintondale; Jerry Ressler and...

Betty M Jones

Betty M Jones

Jun 13, 2012

Betty Jones, 82, Lock Haven died June 13, 2012 at Lock Haven Extended Care. Born December 23, 1929 in St. Clair Twp. The daughter of the late Thomas Brendlinger and Gladys Marie (Lute). Also preceded in death by husband John S. Jones; grandson Joshua Jones and sisters Emma Gibbons and Jane Brendlinger. Survived by children Henry Jones and wife Marge,...

Arnold Lee Boring

Arnold Lee Boring

Jun 11, 2012

Arnold Lee Boring Sr., 74, Armagh died June 11, 2012 at home. Born September 3, 1937 in Huff the son of late Harold "Skunk" and Nora Agnes (Leary) Boring. Also preceded in death by sisters Preceded in death by his parents and sisters Amy Critchfield, Shirley Stiffey and Janet McGinnis. Survived by wife of 55 years Dolly (Craft) Boring; sons...

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