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Lawrence E. Fulcomer

Lawrence E. Fulcomer

Apr 11, 2011

Lawrence E. "Pete" Fulcomer, 80, Robinson died April 11, 2011 at Beacon Ridge. Born September 2, 1930 in Robinson the son of late Arch and Beulah (Little) Fulcomer. Also preceded in death by sister Eleanor Dodson and nephew Pfc Wesley Dodson. Survived by wife of 57 years Jean (Brett) Fulcomer; son Randy Fulcomer and wife Judy, Hardy, VA; grandchildren Robin...

Pearl Helen Mcadams

Pearl Helen Mcadams

Apr 7, 2011

Helen McAdams, 72, New Florence died April 7, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born September 1, 1938 in Robinson the daughter of late Leroy Newton and Myra (Lichtenfels) Shetler. Also preceded in death by husband Harry McAdams; great-granddaughter Amanda Beck; sisters Lydia Penrod, Essie Anderson; brothers Charles and Paul Shetler. Survived by daughters Cheryl Komar and husband Robert, Acme; Robin...

Irene E. Mulvihill

Irene E. Mulvihill

Apr 1, 2011

Mulvihill, Irene E., 75, Cramer died April 1, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 17, 1935 in Huff the daughter of later George and Margaret (Tunstall) Sager. Also preceded in death by husband Matthew Mulvihill and sister Genevieve Crissey. Survived by daughter Mattie Mulvihill, Cramer; step-son Richard Mulvihill and wife Bertha, Windber; brother George Sager and wife Mary, Waterman;...

Arthur K. Shirley

Arthur K. Shirley

Mar 30, 2011

Shirley, Arthur K., 88, of Homer City, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at his residence. The son of the late John and Nevada (Marsh) Shirley. He was born January 3, 1923. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Shirley was retired from North American Coal Co. after 41 years and is a member of UMWA Local 1412. He is survived...

Mary P. Bako

Mary P. Bako

Mar 28, 2011

Mary P. Bako, 91, Charles, died March 28, 2011 at The Communities at Indian Haven. Born July 10, 1919 in Leechburg the daughter of late John and Mary (Prpic) Zar. Also preceded in death by husband Michael Bako who died in 1974, sister Ann Yurkovich and brother John Gregic. Survived by daughters Anna Marie (Bako) Piper and husband James, Euclid,...

Grace L Jones

Grace L Jones

Mar 28, 2011

Jones, Grace L (Liggett), 96, New Florence died March 28, 2011 at LaurelWood Care Center, Johnstown. Born June 21, 1914 in the village of Huff, W. Wheatfield Twp. the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Liggett. Also preceded in death by husband George Robert; grandson Peter Jones; sister Mary Brush and brothers Robert Liggett, Edward Keller, and Arthur Keller....

Sara Jane Kisamore

Sara Jane Kisamore

Mar 25, 2011

Kisamore, Sara J., 77, New Florence went to with her Lord March 26, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 14, 1933 in Johnstown the daughter of late Andrew B. and Freda (Edmiston) Hurst. Also preceded in death by husband Gilbert O. Kisamore and these brothers and sisters, Robert Hurst, Betty Noon, Margaret Miller, James Hurst and Virginia Shannon. Survived...

Emma G Gibbons

Emma G Gibbons

Mar 25, 2011

Emma G. Gibbons, 79, Seward died March 25, 2011 at Beacon Ridge. Born November 23, 1931 in New Florence the daughter of late Thomas I. and Gladys Marie (Lute) Brendlinger. Also preceded in death by husband Steve D. Gibbons. Survived by children Daniel P. Gibbons and wife Sharon, Vintondale; Karen Fedelia, Prince Galitzin; grandchildren Tammy Ward, Latrobe, Nick Norgate, Baltimore;...

John Hutchko

John Hutchko

Mar 19, 2011

John "Doc" Hutchko, 90, Armagh died March 19, 2011 at Beacon Ridge. Born March 6, 1921 in Indian Head, Somerset County son of late Harry and Magdeline (Gumbolick) Huczko. Also preceded in death by wife Eva Mae (Shoup) Hutchko; brother Walter Hutchko and sisters Mary Jane Boyle, Ann Huczko and Janet Winchell. Survived by these brothers and sisters Mike Huczko...

John W Howard

John W Howard

Mar 17, 2011

Howard, John W., 87, New Florence died March 17, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. Born April 4, 1923 in Fairfield Twp. son of late Dempsey Clark Sr. and Gertrude Amelia (Higgs) Howard. Also preceded in death by sisters Lillian Rummel, Mary Keffer and Gertrude Davis; brothers Dempsey "Bill" and Walter "Red" Howard. Survived by wife of almost 60 years...

Betty B Trimble

Betty B Trimble

Mar 11, 2011

Betty B. (Berkstresser) Trimble, 90, New Florence died March 11, 2011 at Ligonier Gardens. She was born February 10, 1921 in Woodvale, daughter of the late Homer H. and Ella (Pease) Berkstresser. She was preceded in death by husband Fred Trimble in 1999 and dear niece Bernadette Berkstresser-Sherer in 2000. Betty was the last of her immediate family to die...

Heins J. Boring

Heins J. Boring

Feb 23, 2011

Heins J. Boring, Jr., 29, Seward died Wednesday, February 22, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born July 13, 1981 in Johnstown, he is the son of Heins J and Naomi (Neuner) Boring, Sr., Seward. Also survived by sister US Army Sgt. Tara Boring who is serving in Afghanistan; and several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, extended family and friends. Preceded in death...

Lois V Detwiler

Lois V Detwiler

Feb 22, 2011

Lois V. Detwiler, 82, New Florence formerly of Long Key, FL, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born January 21, 1929 in Williamsburg, PA the daughter of late Aden and Berna Showalter. Also preceded in death by sister Helen Jassoy. Survived by husband of 62 years J. Lester Detwiler, Jr. who she married August 27, 1948; children...

Mary Louise Hower

Mary Louise Hower

Feb 11, 2011

Mary Louise Hower, 59, New Florence died Friday, February 11, 2011 at UPMC Montefiore. Born January 27, 1952 in Braddock the daughter of Peter and Helen (Carl) Fairish. Also preceded in death by sister Teresa Fairish. Survived by loving husband Carl R.Hower.

devoted mother of Carl Hower, New Florence; Steven Hower and Jennifer...

Donald Bufagna

Donald Bufagna

Feb 10, 2011

Donald Bufagna, Dilltown died Thursday, February 10, 2011 Memorial Medical Center. Born September 3, 1932 in Dilltown the son of the late Joseph and the late Josephine Bufagna. Also preceded in death by brother Nick Bufagna; sisters Mildred Parmigiani and Rose Mary Bufagna and nephew Nick Bufagna Jr. Survived by brother Emerson Bufagna, Dilltown and several nieces and nephews. Former...

Earl W. Crusan

Earl W. Crusan

Jan 28, 2011

Earl W. Crusan, 85, Armagh, died Friday, January 28, 2011 at Altoona Regional Hospital. Born June 16, 1925 in Bolivar the son of the late Harmon and Nellie (Wynn) Crusan. Also preceded in death by wife, Norma M. (Ressler) Crusan; brothers James, Willard, Johnny and Clarence Crusan; sistes Orpha Kinzey and Esther Arford. Survived by children Jeffrey Crusan and wife...

Samuel D. Wallace

Samuel D. Wallace

Jan 24, 2011

Samuel D. Wallace, 84, New Florence died Monday, January 24, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center Johnstown. Born October 21, 1926 in W. Wheatfield Twp. the son of late Samuel and Hulda (Hood) Wallace. Survived by his wife of 56 years Noami (Miller) Wallace , children Shirley Hastings and husband Gary; Barb Stokes and husband Rob; Rob Wallace and wife Cindy,...

Tiffany L. Allen

Tiffany L. Allen

Jan 24, 2011

Tiffany L. Allen, 28, Johnstown died Monday, January 24, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 16, 1982 in Johnstown, PA. She is the daughter of John M and Florence Elaine (Steffey) Pozar, Seward. Also survived by her husband Michael Allen, sons: Ayden, Nathaniel and Lucas, all of Johnstown; Sister Terri and husband Brian Rummel, brother Adam Pozar, all of...

Gary C Fry

Gary C Fry

Jan 22, 2011

Gary C Fry, 65, New Florence, Committed to the hands of the Lord Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 24, 1945 in E. Wheatfield Twp., the son of the late Edward E. and the late Erma (Mateer) Fry. Also preceded in death by brothers Charles and Homer Fry. Survived by...

James F. Trimble

James F. Trimble

Jan 22, 2011

James F. Trimble, 68, New Florence died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at home. Born January 27, 1942 in Johnstown, the son of the late James W and the late Doris I. (Knupp) Trimble. Also preceded in death by brother, Harry R. Trimble. Survived by wife of 42 years Nancy (Kibbee) Trimble; Children James R., Trimble and wife Cindy, Fort Worth,...

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