James Vance Shank
Jan 17, 2011
James Vance Shank, 54, formerly of Robinson died January 17, 2011 at Cambria Care Center of Ebensburg. Born October 21, 1956 in Johnstown, the son of the late John M. Shank Sr. and Alma Grace (McClain) Shank. In addition to his mother he is survived by brothers John M Shank Jr. and wife Betty Wedgefield, SC; Harry Shank and wife...
Ellen Elmira Powell
Jan 16, 2011
Powell, Ellen E., 95, Hollsopple, Died January 16, 2011 at Laurelwood Care Center. Born November 8, 1915 in Carnoff, Clearfield County, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Hutchins) Hunt. Also preceded in death by husband John A. Powell, brothers, Joseph, John, and William Hunt, and sister, June Schrier. Survived by daughters Judith and husband Bud Kivisto Wisconsin: Carol and...
Beatrice E. Lacorte
Jan 10, 2011
LaCorte, Beatrice E (Cole) 85, Seward died January 10, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born January 5, 1926 in Seward the daughter of the late Francis A. "Shorty" Cole and Anna Mae (Rummell) Bouch-Cole. Also preceded in death by husband Anthony C. LaCorte in 1976 and grandsons David C. Cramer, Jr in 1969 and Brian A. LaCorte in 1994;...
Emma Mae Tomb
Jan 10, 2011
Emma Mae Tomb, 91, Ligonier formerly of New Florence, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at The Bethlen Home of Ligonier. Born September 9, 1919 in New Florence, the daughter of the late Francis and the late Stella (Haire) Killen. Also preceded in death by husband Hughie Tomb and sister Charlotte Weyer. Survived by daughter Faith Baird and husband Ronald Blairsville;...
Olive C. Penrose
Jan 8, 2011
Olive C. Penrose, 74, Robinson died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Beacon Ridge. Born March 15, 1936 in Johnstown the daughter of the late Henry and the late Mary (Campion) St. Clair. Also preceded in death by her husband, Dean L. Penrose and sister Marion Garland. She is survived by children Trenice Penrose, Robinson; LuAnn and husband Gary Deemer, Bolivar;...
Joseph Boston Uncapher
Jan 4, 2011
Joseph Boston "Joe" Uncapher, age 75, New Florence, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Greensburg where he was recently residing. Born February 23, 1935 in Grapeville son of the late Eugene and Ida Mae Uncapher. He is survived by one son: Harry and significant other Margriet Van Es Uncapher of New Florence, PA; Brother of Elvajean Keller and Eugene Uncapher;...
Yoshie Mcginnis
Jan 3, 2011
Yoshie "Mimi" McGinnis, 89, Burton, OH died Monday, January 3, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born September 25, 1921 in Kyoto, Japan, daughter of the late Kasaburo and Tame Ogawa. Also preceded by her husband, Ralph E. McGinnis who died August 11,1988. She is survived by two sisters: Michie Yamagata, Teruko Ogawa, both of Japan and numerous nieces and...
Harry F Howard
Jun 27, 2008
Howard, Harry F., 82, New Florence died June 27, 2008 at home. Born April 6, 1926 in New Florence the son of late Curtis and Pearl (Oliver) Howard. Also preceded in death by wife Phyllis (Fisher) Howard and brothers Paul, Raymond and Homer Howard. Survived by children Shirley Marie Shick and husband Dennis, Indiana; Daniel Francis Howard and wife Shirley...
Theodora M Short
Dec 5, 2007
Short, Theodora "Teddy", 67, Bolivar passed away December 5, 2007 at Excela Health Latrobe Area Hospital. Born January 31, 1940 in Brush Valley Twp. the daughter of late Theodore "Ted" and Sylvia Shaffer. Also, preceded in death by sister Sharon Shaffer. Survived by husband of 49 years Donald Short. Sons Bryan T. Short, Bolivar; Robert Short, Robinson. Brothers James Shaffer,...
Harold E. Mckinney
Jul 23, 2003
Harold E. McKinney, 70, New Florence died July 23, 2003 at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 30, 1932 in New Florence, he was the son of the late William and Thelma (Shirley) McKinney. A proud union supporter, he was a member of UMWA District 2 Local 1257 and AFL-CIO United Steelworkers. An Army veteran of the Korean War, Mr. McKinney...
Oliver M. Arford
Oct 27, 2000
Oliver M. "Bud" Arford, 69, of Robinson died Friday, October 27, 2000, at UPMC Lee Regional, Johnstown. The son of the late Oliver E. and Ruth V. (Hall) Arford, he was born December 29, 1930 in Colver. Mr. Arford was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Duane Boring VFW Post 9310 and the...
Elmer S. Frain
Aug 7, 1996
Elmer S. Frain, 86, of Robinson, died Wednesday Aug. 7, 1996 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Johnstown. Mr. Frain was born Oct. 16, 1909 in West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County son of the late William A. and Iva May Kelly Frain. He was retired from Bethlehem Steel and the Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad and was a watchmaker. He also...
Mary C. Chesla
Mar 25, 1996
Chesla, Mary C., 88, New Florence RD#1, died Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Twin Peaks Personal Care Home in Bolivar. The daughter of Andrew and Susan (Janoski) Barbus, she was born February 2, 1908 in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Chesla was a member of St. Mary's Church, New Florence, and the Rosary and Altar Society. Surviving are one daughter Helen Chemski,...
Phyllis M. Howard
May 3, 1994
HOWARD Phyllis M., 66, New Florence RD 1 died May 3, 1994 at Home. Born Nov. 2, 1927 in Johnstown daughter of late Bert and Rebecca (Henderson) Fisher. Preceded in death by brothers, Ray, Burl, Thomas, and Bert, and sister, Annabelle.Survived by husband, Harry F. Howard, and these children: Shirley, wife of Dennis Shick, Indiana; Daniel, married to former Shirley...
Sheila Ann Lear
Jan 6, 1992
Lear, Sheila Ann, 22, Robinson died January 6, 1992, at Indiana Hospital. Born September 28, 1969 in Johnstown, the daughter of Paul E. Sr. and Anna P. (Barbus) Lear. Preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Clyde Lear, and maternal grandparents John and Mary Barbus. Survived by paternal grandmother, Marybelle Lear, and these brothers and sister: Paul E. Jr., married to...
Scott Herman Neuner
Scott Herman Neuner, 45, Seward, passed away unexpectedly. Born September 13, 1972 in Johnstown the son of Fred Neuner and Linda Locher. In addition to his parents Scott is survived by loving daughter Erica Neuner and fiancé Dereck Croyle, sister Kim Sigrah; brothers Kevin, Fred and Brandon. Special aunts Naomi and Brenda and Uncle Jim. Nieces and nephews Jake, Logan,...
