OBIT EXTRACTS: Surnames beginning with: "A" http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Name: ABBOT, Sharon L. Died: 15 May 1993; Jamestown, NY Born: 21 Dec 1946; Spangler, PA Parents: Eugene & June (Fitzgerald) Wright Spouse: James A. Abbot (m. 4 Aug 1990) Prec. Death: Maternal grandfather - George Fitzgerald; paternal grandparents - Claude & Fella Wright. Survived By: Husband; sons - Jason, Ryan, & Jack Plaster, Jr.; step-daughters - Jamie & Jessica Abbot; parents; 4 brothers - David, Claude, Jeffrey, & George Abbot; 4 sisters - Janice Matatall, Deborah Bergreen, Lisa Collins, Tonya Forringer; maternal grandmother - Gaye Fitzgerald. Buried: Sunset Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 27 May 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ABRAM, Frederick Died: 2 Aug 1963; Cresson Born: 4 Jun 1886; Houtzdale Parents: Thomas & Margaret (Crago) Abram Spouse: (1) Jane Phelps; (2) Elsie Mae Pringle Prec. Death: 1st wife (d. 1925) Survived By: Wife; children - Roy A., Mrs. Gladys Baughman, the Rev. Harold W.; 4 grandchildren; siblings - Harry, Thomas, James, Robert, Mrs. Annie Phelps, Mrs. Bessie Day Buried: IOOF Cemetery; Brisbin Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: A9 Obit Date: 3 Aug 1963 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: ABRAMS, Alexander "Alex" Died: 29 Nov 2004; Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Born: 10 Aug 1935; Spangler Parents: James Abrams, Sr. & Frances (Malloy) Abrams-Young Prec. Death: Parents; step-father - Robert Young; brothers - William, James Jr., Joe, Vernon; sister - Ruth Young; infant sister Survived By: Brother - Bobbie K. Abrams; sister - Judy Ann Abrams; several sisters-in-law, numerous nieces & nephews Buried: North Barnesboro Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ABREU, Janet Died: 17 Sep 2006; Indialantic, FL Born: 31 Jul 1946; Johnstown Parents: Arthur & Julia Stern Spouse: Nelson Abreu Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; daughters - Rebecca & Maggie; siblings - Ricca Wolff, Shira Raaff, Ava Stern, Michele Stern, Aron Stern; MIL - Elsa Abreu; SIL - Jeanne Gomex, & her son, Travis; nieces & nephews - Matthew & Adam Wolff, Tamar & Ariel Perla, Erica & Adrienne Anderson, Kelryn Stern Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ABROMOVICH, Beatrice Jeanetta Died: 16 Mar 1995; Miners Hospital, Spangler Born: 29 Apr 1825; Grant Twp., Indiana Co. Parents: Elmer & Clare (Fleming) Stewart Spouse: Peter Abromovich (m. 12 Apr 1947) Prec. Death: Parents; infant son - Paul (d. 1963); sisters - Dessie Braughler, Alda Goss, Grace Huey; brother - Kay Stewart Survived By: Husband; children - Shirley Riva (w/o Richard), Carol Barczak (w/o Tony), Darlene Rorabaugh (w/o Dan), Paulette Bernecky (w/o David), Kinda Shilling (w/o Edward); 5 grandchildren; siblings - Donald Stewart, Rozella Goss, Ted Stewart, Thelma McCracken Buried: Rowley Cemetery; Hillsdale Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 30 Mar 1995 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ACKRON, Mary A. Died: 6 Oct 2002; Belleville, MI Born: 6 Sep 1912; Portage Parents: Charles & Mary (Leotz) Keilman Spouse: James M. Ackron (d. 13 Oct 1971); sons -- James, Jerry, Norman; granddaughter -- Brenda Ackron Prec. Death: Parents; Survived By: Daughters -- Joyce E. (Ramon) Brown; Orlinda L. Chudzinski; son -- Harold C. (Sandra); 23 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; grother -- Walter Keilman; sister - Olga Temick Buried: Michigan Memorial Park; Flat Rock, MI Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No Obit Date ________________________________________________ Name: ADAM, A. Mae Died: 8 Feb 1995; Coalport Born: 19 Feb 1916; Madera Parents: Everett & Reba (Kanarr) Shoff Spouse: Leonard Adam (m. 6 Aug 1933) Prec. Death: Sister - Evelyn Petronic; brothers - Robert, William & Ronald Survived By: Husband; sons - Thomas E. & Lynn; sisters - Maxine Cullen, Dorothy Klusser; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren Buried: Beaver Valley Cemetery; Flintin RD Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 16 Feb 1995 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Alfred D. "Crow" Died: 1 Dec 2006; Hollidaysburg Vet Home Born: 28 Dec 1923; Cresson, PA Parents: Dewey & Eleanor (Conrad) Adams Spouse: Dolores McGuire; m. 11 Apr 1945 Prec. Death: Parents; son - Philip J.; grandson - Ronald Adams, Jr.; brothers - Howard & Kenneth; sisters - Alberts, Alfaretta & Virginia Survived By: Wife; Children - Ronald (h/o Rose Hooder), Elaine Latterner (w/o Lester), Norman (h/o Gerrie Poole), Nancy Hoover (w/o Michael); 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Brother of Cyril, John, William, & MaryMcGuire Buried: St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 7 Dec 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Ann L. Died: 30 Sep 2002; Indiana Hospital Born: 29 Jun 1920; Dixonville Parents: Martin & Catherine (Hovanchick) Eastman Spouse: (1) Blaine Collinash (d. 1980); Otis W. Adams (m. 26 yrs.) Prec. Death: Parents; 1st husband; brother & sister -- John & Susanne Eastman Survived By: 2nd husband; children: Patricia Ann (w/o Joseph Lydic); Norman Collinash; step-daughter, Ruth (w/o Joe Woodcock); grandson, Eric Lydic (h/o Tessa Bishop); brothers: Michael & Bob Eastman; sister: Marian Wendekier, Margaret Dawes, Helen Galinsky; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: East Ridge Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No obit date ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Donald C. Died: 25 Jun 1993; Spangler, PA Born: 1 May 1935; Carrollton, PA Parents: Rembrandt & Anna (Sloan) Adams Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Brothers - Robert, Richard, Thomas & John Adams Buried: Body donated to medical science Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 1 Jul 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: Adams, Donna L. Died: 28 Apr 1994 Born: (age 58) Spouse: Patrick E. Adams Survived By: Husband; children - Lori J. Noblett (w/o Jeffrey), Jo Linda Neill (w/o Charles), Paulette P. Adams; siblings - Paul Zanoni (h/o Kay), Bram Zanoni (h/o Dolores); grandchildren - Caitlin G. Norblett, Shannon R. & Kayla A. Keill Buried: Holy Cross Mausoleum Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Herbert Died: 23 Jun 2006 Born: 19 Apr 1916 Spouse: Olive Krause (m. 67 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; son - Larry; 3 sisters; 1 brother Survived By: Wife; son - Paul Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Kenneth "Hector" Died: 17 Jul 2003; Memorial Medical Center; Johnstown Born: 19 Oct 1960 Parents: Earl & Louise (Kemler) Adams Prec. Death: Paternal grandparents - Stanley & Mary Adams; maternal grandparents - Albert & Margaret Kemler; nephew - Robbie Custer Survived By: Parents; sisters - Shirley (w/o Robert Custer), Karen (w/o Vernon Walker); brother - Dave Adams; nieces & nephews - Rebecca, Jonathan, Katilyn, & Abby Custer; Jake & David Adams; Erica, Megan, Brian, & Matthew Walker Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No obit date ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Margaret C. Died: 10 Jun 2003; Patton Born: (age 69) Spouse: Patrick Adams Survived By: Husband; sons - Mark, Jerome & Brian; daughters - Marilyn Becerra, Rosemary Peterson, Christina DiBlasi; brothers - Paul Westrick, Jr.; Eugene Westrick, Richard Westrick; Diana Fogle, Trisha Rock, Cathy Mertens, Judy Bailey; 10 grandchildren Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No obit date; services held 12 Jun ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Mary E. Died: 22 Oct 2003; Altoona Hospital Born: 26 May 1939; Clymer Parents: Henry & Genevieve (Nagle) McConnell Spouse: Wilbert "Wib" Adams (m. 10 May 1958, Riviera Beach, FL) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; children - Cathy (w/o Bill Smithmyer), Wayne (h/o Renie Troxell), Jim (h/o Susan Pilley); grandsons - Chris & Nick Smithmyer, Travis, Jason, T. J. & John Adams; siblings - Thomas & Sharon McConnell, Frank & Ute McConnell, Clarence & Tootsie McConnell, Agnes & Ken McHenry; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Augustine Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No obit date. ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Mary Ellen Died: 4 Dec 2004; Ellwood City Born: 25 May 1927; Johnstown Parents: Walter & Winifred Campbell Spouse: Gordon James Adams (m. 52 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; children - Jane Crackovich (w/o Michael), Patty Melvin (w/o Paul), James Adams (h/o Roberta), Carol Miller (w/o Michael); sisters - Rita Campbell, Donna Ziants (w/o Richard); 16 grandchildren Buried: Holy Redeemer Cemetery; Ellwood City Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Mary L. Died: 21 Oct 2006; Altoona Center f/Nursing Care Born: 19 Dec 1925; Dysart, PA Parents: Louis & Josephine (Robertella) Benzie Spouse: Russell Adams Prec. Death: Husband (d. 27 Apr 2006); sisters - Jenny Niebauer, Lucy Benzie, Natalie Malloy; brothers - Louis, Jr.; parents Survived By: Sisters - Grace Zupon, Rose Slovikosky (w/o John), Helen McNulty; brother-in-law, Pat Mallow; sister-in-law, Rose (Tutko) Benzie; special nieces, Carol McConnell and Cindy Bernazzoli; other nieces & nephews Buried: St. Thomas Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 26 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Randall Died: 16 Apr 2002; Miners Hospital, Hastings Born: 28 Jan 1920; Cresson Parents: Clifford & Ella (Sheehan) Adams Spouse: Pauline Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. Apr 1996); brothers - Bob & Elwood Survived By: Children - Maryanne (w/o Eric Hott), Tim (h/o Michele Molnar), Deb (w/o Julian Warthen); granddaughters - Shelby, Ashley & Rebecca Hott; grandsons - Shane Adams, Teal & Saul Warthen; siblings - Irene (w/o George Myers), Francis (h/o Mary Jo Melley); sisters-in-law - Gilda Adams, Helen Gurchik; brother-in-law - Mike Gurchik; sister-in-law & brother-in-law - Irene & Frank Gurchik; nieces & nephews Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 18 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Robert J., Jr. Died: 30 Nov 2004; Altoona Regional Health System Born: 12 Apr 1951; Cresson Parents: Robert L. Sr. & Melba (McClure) Adams Spouse: Joni Vaughn (m. 7 Feb 1973) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Patricia Frank Survived By: Wife; children - Jeni Novak (w/o Thomas), Cori Myers (w/o Dan), Keri Riggleman (w/o Jody), Robert L. III; grandchildren - Miranda, Jordan, mariah, Alyssa, Emily, Molly, & TJ; siblings - Roberta Miller, James Albert; Michael, Chuck; mother-in-law - Becky Vaughn Buried: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Ruth Bernice (McCune) Died: 15 Jul 2006; Indiana, PA Born: 16 Jul 1907; East Run, PA Parents: Oraly Van & Vernie (Front) McCune Spouse: Warren "Dick" Adams (m. 27 May 1949) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 21 Feb 1944); siblings - LaRue Woods, Paul McCune, Don McCune; Charlotte Gardner Survived By: Daughter - Paulette Zimmerman (w/o James) Buried: Thompson Cemetery; Hillsdale Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 20 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: Death date for husband is as listed in obituary. Actual year of death is probably 1994. According to obit, they were married for 44 years. ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMS, Walter L. Died: 12 Dec 2006; Ft. Worth, TX Born: 1924; St. Augustine Parents: Louis & Bessie (Cupples) Adams Spouse: (1) Dorothy Churella (m. 1947); Sarah Ream (m. 1983); (3) Gertrude Churella (1998) Prec. Death: Parents; wife - Dorothy (d. 1981), Sarah (d. 1997); son - Brian; brother - Homer Adams; sisters - Helen Davis & Louis Schettic Survived By: Wife - Gertrude; children - Larry (h/o Barbara), Gregory (h/o Patti), David (h/o Deborah), Carol; stepchildren - Marge Cohen (w/o Steve), Judy (Broadnax), Robert Churella, Carolyn Churella; 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; sisters - Annie Johnston, Bernadine Farrell; several nieces & nephews Buried: Calvary Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 11 Jan 2007 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ADAMY, Virginia A. Died: 19 Nov 2004; Lafayette Manor, Uniontown Born: 22 Jul 1921; Johnstown Parents: Michael & Catherine (Lenhart) Yurasek Spouse: Edward Adamy Prec. Death: Parents; husband; 6 brothers Survived By: Son - Edward; daughters - Shirley Ziewacz (w/o William), Patricia Mattay (w/o Charles), Virginia Olszewski (w/o Louis); brother - Robert Yurasek; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren Buried: St. Francis Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ADELSBERG, John W. Died: 14 Nov 2006; Johnstown, PA Born: 9 Jun 1946; Cresson Parents: Henry & Mary Jane (Reed) Adelsberg Spouse: Barbara Lego (m. 7 Jul 1977) Prec. Death: Parents; father- & mother-in-law, James & Mary Lego Survived By: Wife; son - John (h/o Annie); granddaughter, Maggie May; brothers- and sisters-in law, David Resch (h/o Cathey), Jimmie Lego (h/o Barb), Debbie Wessel (w/o Lou), Mark Lego (h/o Amy), Freddie Lego (h/o Liza), Greg Lego (h/o Deb), and several nieces & nephews. Brother of Francis "Duck" and Joseph. Buried: Not Listed Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 22 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: AGER, Thomas R. Died: 18 Jan 1995; Miners Hospital Born: 15 Apr 1915; Carrolltown Parents: Frank & Margaret (McAnulty) Ager Spouse: Julia A. Polites (m. 7 Jun 1940) Prec. Death: Parents; infant son; brothers - Francis, Leo, & Robert; sisters - Grace, Katherine, & Mary Survived By: Wife; sons - Thomas Ager, Jr., Norman, Aaron; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters - Blanche Nist, Bertha Hayes, Mildred Buck; brother - Alvin Ager Buried: St. Benedict Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 26 Jan 1995 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: AHLES, Nellie Died: 1 Apr 2002; Altoona Born: 2 Feb 1900; Gallitzin Parents: Mike & Nellie (Gaul) Hempskey Spouse: Edward Ahles Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1945); son - John (d. 1984); daughter - Jean Gibson (d. 2001). Last surviving member of family. Survived By: Daughter - Rita Ahles Betz; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Buried: St. Aloysius Church Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 3 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: AHLES, Nellie Died: 1 Apr 2002; Bon Secours-Holy Family Hosp., Altoona Born: 2 Feb 1900; Gallitzin Parents: Mike & Nellie (Gaul) Hempskey Spouse: Edward Ahles Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1945); son - John (d. 1984); daughter - Jean Gibson (d. 2001) Survived By: Daughter - Rita Ahles Betz; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; last surviving member of her family of Buried: St. Aloysius Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 3 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALBARANO, Albert Anthony, Sr. Died: 19 Jan 1995; Mercy Regional Health System, Altoona Born: 6 Jul 1930; Cresson Parents: Guy & Mary Grace (Marcarolia) Albarano Spouse: Janet Sommons Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; children - Albert A., Jr., Allen, Kathie; brother - Francis A., Raymond A., Palma Dubis, Mary Shaudor, Virginia Weise, Rose Weber Buried: Allport Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 26 Jan 1995 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ALBARANO, Francis A. Died: 1 Jul 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 13 Jan 1926; Sankertown Parents: Guy & Maria Grace (Machiarola) Albarano Spouse: Mary Ann Nardella Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - John, Joseph & Albert; sisters - Louise Santa Maria, Palma Dubis Survived By: Wife, siblings - Mary Shandor, Virginia Weise, Raymond, Rose Weber; 20 nieces & nephews; 5 godchildren Buried: St. Aloysius Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 2 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALBARANO, Raymond A. Died: 14 Dec 2005; Altoona, PA Born: 19 Aug 1936; Cresson, PA Parents: Guy & Mary Grace (Maccarola) Albarano Spouse: Marguerite Prec. Death: Parents; several brothers & sisters Survived By: Wife; children - Michael & Francesca; sisters - Virginia Weise & Mary Shandor Buried: St. Aloysius Catholic Church Cemetery; Cresson Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 22 Dec 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ALBARANO, Rose C. Died: 4 Apr 2002; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 3 Mar 1921; Lilly Parents: Felix & Consiglia (Esposito) Albarano Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Crist, Ralph, Dominic, Samuel Sr., & Joseph; sisters - Raphael, Frances, & Myrtle Averi; nephews - David Houck & Douglas Kaufman; nieces - Theresa LaPorta & Joan Ditsmore; sisters-in-law - Mary (McCloskey) Albarano & Mary(Render) Albarano; brothers-in-law - Edmund Frasca, Valentine Martynuska & Emmett Averi Survived By: Sisters - Mrs. Lucinda Frasca, Teresa (w/o Leo Dregier), Mary & Phyllis Martynuska, Cecelia (w/o Harold Leahey); sisters-in-law - Serena Albarano, Marion Albarana, Frances Albarano & Cecelia Albarano; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Brigid's Cemetery; Lilly Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 6 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALBAUGH, Donald D. "Dwight" Died: 31 Mar 2002; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 18 Apr 1929; Johnstown Parents: Dwight L. & Kathleen (Wysel) Albaugh Spouse: Peggy Miller Prec. Death: Parents; wife Survived By: Children - Sharon Maceyko (w/o Rudy), Doyle (h/o Ruth Wiesheier), Jerry (h/o Debbie); 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister - Rexine Conrad Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 2 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALBAUGH, Donald D. "Dwight" Died: 31 Mar 2002; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 18 Apr 1929; Johnstown Parents: Dwight L. & Kathleen (Wysel) Albaugh Spouse: Peggy Miller Prec. Death: Parents; wife Survived By: Children - Sharon (w/o Rudy Maceyko); Doyle (h/o Ruth Wiesheier), Jerry (h/o Debbie); 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Brother of Rexine Conrad. Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 2 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALBERTELLI, Lillian L. Died: 19 Sep 2005; Johnstown Born: 30 Apr 1914 Parents: Joseph & Johanna (Trimberta) Galioto Spouse: Dominick Albertelli Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 17 Aug 2003); sister - Agnes Tontaselli; brothers - Nicholas & Philip Galioto Survived By: Angelo (h/o Carol Krupka), Joseph (h/o Marilyn Reed), Joan (w/o Kenneth Lauterstein); grandchildren - Gina, Angelo Jr., & Jodie Rineman, Tony, Nathan, and Amy; great-grandson - Edward Buried: St. James Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 29 Sep 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ALBRIGHT, Viola M. Died: 26 Sep 1993; Mercy Regional Health System Born: 6 Dec 1912; Altoona, PA Parents: Joseph B. & Bertha (Jones) Krepps Spouse: Charles E. Albright (m. 30 Dec 1939; Altoona) Prec. Death: Husband (d. 6 Feb 1992); parents Survived By: Daughter - Betty J. Ivory; sister - Ruth Krut Buried: Blair Memorial Park; Antis Twp. Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 30 Sep 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ALESSANDRO, Yolanda C. Died: 3 Dec 2004 Born: 24 Jan 1923; Bakerton Parents: Francesco & Carmela (Embesi) Sartiano Spouse: (1) Joseph Messina; (2) Anthony Alessandro (m. 58 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; daughters - Victoria Ann Toth, Jean T. Roth; 1st husband (KIA WWII); brothers - Charles & Albert Sartiano; sisters - Mary Montegna, Joseph Ragno Survived By: 2nd husband; daughters- Carmella Morello, Josephine McVicker (w/o Brad); son-in-law - Richard Roth; grandchildren - Stacie J. Morello, Matthew R. McVicker; siblings - Anthony (h/o Carrie), Col. Joseph (h/o Alba), Lena Bongiovianni, Helen Desalvo Buried: St. Anthony Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALESSANDRO, Yolanda C. Died: 3 Dec 2004 Born: (age 81) Buried: St. Anthony Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALIQUO, Rose Died: 19 Apr 2002; Altoona Born: 16 Feb 1908; South Fork Parents: James & Rosalie (Concetta) Vitalie Spouse: Frank Aliquo Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brothers - Joseph, Carl, Anthony, Sam & Frank Survived By: Children - Dominic (h/o Lucy Hand), Frank (h/o Victoria Salem), James F. (h/o Rae Angotti), Benjamin; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings - Clair, Mary Giallonardo, James, & William Buried: St. James Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 21 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALIQUO, Rose Died: 19 Apr 2002 Born: (age 94) Buried: St. James Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 22 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALLEN, Anne K. Died: 16 Jun 1993; Grand Prairie Hospital, TX Born: 21 Jun 1910; Force Parents: John Patrick & Anna Katherine (Youngmark) Callahan Spouse: William K. Allen Prec. Death: Husband; brother - Francis P. (d. 11 Jun 1993) Survived By: Daughter - JoAnne Bean; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters - Pauline Becker, Jean Andrews, Patricia O'Shell; 1 brother - Joseph Buried: Arlington, TX Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: c. 19 Jun 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: No obit date included ________________________________________________ Name: ALLENBAUGH, Robert W. Died: 26 May 2002; Portage Born: 21 Apr 1926; Beavertown, PA Parents: Arthur & Violet (Trees) Allenbaugh Spouse: Juanita F. Richards Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 13 Dec 1979); sister - Leone McCardel Survived By: Children - Robert A. (h/o Mary Perosky), Sherie Patney (w/o Joel); 4 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; siblings - Charles, margaret, mabel Buried: Prospect Cemetery; Portage Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 29 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALTEMUS, Joanne Died: 6 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hospital Born: 3 Sep1925; Johnstown Parents: Carl G. & Loretta (Horten) Hipp Prec. Death: Parents; brother - John H. Hipp (d. 1986) Survived By: Sister-in-law - Francis Hipp; brother - Carl J. (h/o Frances); numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 9 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALTEMUS, Joanne Died: 6 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hospital Born: (age 76) Parents: Hipp Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALTEMUS, Joanne Hipp Died: 6 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hosp. Born: (age 76) Newspaper: Tribune Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ALTEMUS, Joanne Hipp Died: 6 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hospital Born: 3 Sep 1925; Johnstown Parents: Carl G. & Loretta (Horten) Hipp Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Carl J. Hipp & wife Frances. Survived By: Numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 9 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: AMERSHEK, Anne Died: 28 Mar 2002 Born: (age 90) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: AMERSHEK, Anne Died: 28 Mar 2002 Born: (age 90) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: AMIGH, Abraham Died: 7 May 1948; Conemaugh Born: 14 Jun 1866; Cambria County Parents: John & Mary Ann (Plummer) Amigh Survived By: Children - John L., Mrs. George Kull, Louis H.; 24 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 8 May 1948 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: AMISTADI, Angelo E. Died: 19 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: 1 Mar 1923; Tire Hill Parents: Frank & Mary (Pederzolli) Amistadi Spouse: Ann DeRubis (m. 59 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Victor & Edward; sisters - Edith Lorenzi, Rose I. Mirto, Louise Weir Survived By: Wife, daughter - Elaine (w/o Thomas Patula); son - Robert J. (h/o Marie m. Peters); grandchildren - Joseph Patula (h/o Theresa Davis), Michael Patula (h/o Tricia Driggs), Gina (Amistadi) (w/o Sean Keefe), Angela Amistadi; great-grandchildren - Joey & Jeremy Patula, Adam & Allison Patula, Kaylee & Korey Keefe Buried: St. Anthony Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 21 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERKO, Helen Died: 8 Aug 2005; Delmont, PA Born: 11 Jul 1916; South Fork, PA Parents: Andrew & Anna Susan (Sokol) Anderko Prec. Death: Sisters - Mary Anderko, Margaret Anderko, Ann Fiffick, Sylvia Keighley, Elizabeth Koval; brothers - Andrew & Joseph Survived By: Daughter - Connie (w/o Arthur Truscott); grandsons - Kevin, Brian (h/o Kay Hohman), Eric (h/o Judy Cargnel); great-grandchildren - Kameron, Jordan, Claire & Emma Buried: South Fork Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 18 Aug 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Charlene Died: 1 Feb 2006; Ebensburg, PA Born: 26 Jan 1951; Johnstown, PA Parents: Calvin & Violet (Hauger) Fulton Spouse: Barry Anderson, Sr. Prec. Death: Father; infant daughter - Tammy Renee Survived By: Husband; mother; children -- Shelly Ott (w/o Eric), Becky Stephens (w/o Thomas), Barry Anderson Jr. (h/o Melissa), Melissa Jones (w/o Cory); grandchildren - Ian, Brendan, Kylie, Ethan, Evan, Julie, & Owen; brother - Richard; aunt - Florence Finnigan Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 9 Feb 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Jane Irene Matelda Died: 30 Jun 1993; Canton, OH Born: Lance, PA (age 91) Prec. Death: Parents; sisters; brother Survived By: Niece - Mildred A. Menke; nephews - Richard D. Bean & Kenneth Kihlander; brother-in-law - Berger Kihlander Buried: Allegheny Cnty. Memorial Park ; Allison Park, PA Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 8 Jul 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Jeannette "Judy" Died: 26 Jul 2003 Born: (age 68) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 28 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Joseph A., Sr. Died: 8 Apr 2005; Memorial Medical Center; Johnstown Born: 3 Oct 1907; Hibernia, NJ Parents: Joseph & Mary (Kovalchik) Anderson Spouse: Eva J. Oblackovich Prec. Death: Parents; wife; brothers - Frank, Andrew, & Stephen; sisters - Anne & Mary Survived By: Children - Josephine Thomas (w/o Ron), Martha Arnold (w/o Clayton), Joseph Jr. (h/o Karen Mesoros), David (h/o Heather Lohr); brother - John & wife, Margie; sisters - Sonja Gousjy, Barbara Morgan; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren Buried: Armagh Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 13 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Josephine E. Died: 1 Apr 2006; Cresson, PA Born: 16 Mar 1913; Johnstown, PA Parents: Andrew & Angeline (Kovalchik) Pisarchik Spouse: Stephen F. Anderson Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughters - Mary Christina Jable, Veronica Anderson-Theodor, Lucille Froeschl; son - Francis; sisters - Anne Lupa, Mary Schillinger, Paula Cashman, Helen Miller; brothers - Andrew, Albert, Joseph, & Anthony Survived By: Daughters - Loretta Rich & Colette Santory; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister - Vera Mikula Buried: Holy Name Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 6 Apr 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Margaret A. "Peggy" Died: 7 Jul 2002; Richland Woods Born: 4 May 1929; Kane, McKean Co. Parents: Clarence E. & Bertie (Cotter) Anderson Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Edward Anderson Survived By: Children - Eyvonne Gaston, D. Edward Anderson, Donna Horbal, Jeffrey C. Anderson, Cynthia Novak, Chistel Furry; 11 grandchildren Buried: Richland Cemetery Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Margaret H. Died: 2 Sep 2005; Ebensburg, PA Born: 2 Oct 1902; Ebensburg, PA Parents: Leonard A. & Elizabeth (Jones) Huntley Spouse: William Henry Anderson Prec. Death: Parents; husband; sisters - Clarinda H. Schettig, Catherine W. H. Griffith; daughter-in-law - Ellouise Schultz Survived By: Children - William H. Anderson, Barbara A. (w/o James Laughlin); grandchildren - Robert Alan, James & Carol Anderson, James Laughlin III, William Laughlin, Jane Sweeney, Anne Laughlin; 14 great-grandchildren Buried: Lloyd Cemetery; Ebensburg, PA Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 8 Sep 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDERSON, Roy C. Died: 11 Nov 1994; Miners Hospital; Spangler Born: 19 Aug 1913; Twin Rocks Parents: Charles & Mable (Marks) Anderson Spouse: Julia Bernardt Prec. Death: Parents; son - Johb; brothers - Francis & Charles, Jr.; sisters - Emma Carlson & Dorothy Marsh Survived By: Wife; son - Thomas (h/o Joanne Long); grandchildren - Amy Paronish (w/o Roland), Jill Banik (w/o Andrew), Margie Anderson; great-grandchildren - Heidi Jarod, Hayley Paronish, Mandy & Brandy Banik; siblings - Clarence, Lea Podanick, Elizabeth Harris, Wayne, Glenda Cook Buried: Mount Carmel Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 17 Nov 1994 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDRAYCHAK, Kathryn R. Died: 31 Mar 2003 Born: 5 Jul 1925 Parents: Russell & Regina (Wise) Reed Spouse: Francis L. Andraychak Prec. Death: husband; sister, Quenida Klayko Survived By: daughter, Mrs. Kathryn (Raymond) Martynuska; daughter, Mrs. Cecelia (Jan) Nadolsky; son, Philip Andraychak; daughter, Ellen; grandchildren: Martin, Matthew & Allison Martynuska; Michael Nadolsky; Marie (Nadolsky) Mark; sister, Mary Jean Lightner; brothers, Russell & Francis Reed; sisters-in-law, Anna Wilk, Bernadette Franey, Patricia Daugherty, Olean Andraychak, Ruth Andraychak, Margaret Andraychak Buried: St. Brigid's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Apr 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDREA, Anna Died: 30 Apr 1945 - Portage Twp. Born: 15 Jul 1896; Germany Spouse: Fred Andrea Survived By: Husband; 7 children - Paul, Mrs. Mary Crum (w/o Leroy), Mrs. Fred Slifko, Mrs. Dorothy Vollkommer, Ruth, Jennie, Betty; 8 grandchildren; siblings - Emil & Adolph Wishnevaki, Fred, William, Mrs. Augusta Wisem, Mrs. Mary Ricket Buried: Mt. Union Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 1 May 1945 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: ANDREWS, Cyril W. "Cy" Died: 24 Jul 2005; Jacksonville, FL Born: (age 78 at death) Parents: George & Anna Andrews Spouse: Veronica (m. 58 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; son - Bill (d. 2001); brothers - Billy, John, & George "Mike); sister - Agnes Andrews Survived By: Wife; daughters - Louise (w/o Danny Wiard), Sue (w/o Fred Johnston), Amy (w/o Trent Intorcia); son - Jim Andrews; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews. Brother of Ed (h/o Joan). Buried: St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery; FL Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 8 Sep 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANDREWS, Florence E. "Babe" Died: 2 Jul 2002; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 25 Jul 1912; Johnstown Parents: John N. & Emma (Keidel) Rapp Spouse: Taft Andrews Prec. Death: Parents; husband Survived By: Children - Elaine (w/o Ronald Custer), Lynn (h/o Cathy Olsheski); 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Last surviving member of immediate family. Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDRYKOVITCH-YAUNERIDGE, Mary M. Died: 30 Sep 2006; Sidman Born: 29 Jul 1909; Beaverdale Parents: Andrew & Bertha (Bochar) Krupa Spouse: (1) John Andrykovitch; (2) Michael Yauneridge, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; both husbands; sisters - Ann Sauter, Margaret Meden; brothers - Andrew, John & Michael Krupa Survived By: Children - Dolores Mucko (w/o Joseph), Mary Jo Andrykovitch, Albert Andrykovitch; grandchildren - Diane Falvo (w/o Gregory), David Mucko (h/o Kim Havener), John Mucko; great-grandchildren - Stephen, Jessica & Luke Falvo; Sara & Marc Mucko Buried: St. Mary's Greek Cemetery; Beaverdale Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 2 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDRYKOVITCH-YAUNERIDGE, Mary M. Died: 30 Sep 2006 Born: (age 97) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANDRYKOVITCH-YAUNERIDGE, Mary M. Died: 30 Sep 2006; Sidman, PA Born: 29 Jul 1909; Beaverdale, PA Parents: Andrew & Bertha (Bodnar) Krupa Spouse: (1) John Andrykovitch; (2) Michael Yauneridge, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; both husbands; sisters - Ann Sauter & Margaret Meden; brothers - Andrew Krupa, John Krupa, Michael Krupa Survived By: Children - Dolores (w/o Joseph Mucko); Mary Jo Andrykovitch, Albert Andrykovitch; grandchildren - Diane (w/o Gregory Falvo), David Mucko (h/o Kim Havener), John Mucko; great-grandchildren - Stephen, Jessica & Luke Falvo, & Sara & Marc Mucko Buried: St. Mary's Creek Cemetery; Beaverdale, PA Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANGELO, Anthony F. Died: 23 Oct 2006 Born: 3 Feb 1921; Spangler, PA Parents: Pomeo & Crocifissa (DiMarco) Anzellotti Spouse: Mary Bernard (m. 56 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; infant daughter - Audrey; grandson - Anthony Angelo; brothers - Rocco, Michael, Justinian, Dominic & Joseph; sisters - Mary Scalise, Agnes DeAngelo, Mary Catherine Angelo Survived By: Wife; children - Debbie (w/o Joseph Polisky), David (h/o Lenore Bertino), Ann (w/o John Linsky); grandchildren - Melissa Angelo, Erica (w/o Robert Frontino), Frank, Nick & Maria Victoria Angelo, Dana & Jackie Linsky; great-grandchildren - Dominic & Ava Frontino. Brother of Anna Valenty. Buried: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 26 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANGELO, Joseph J. Died: 1 May 2006; St. Benedict, PA Born: 14 Nov 1922; Spangler, PA Parents: Pompey & Christina (DiMarco) Angellotto Spouse: Catherine Legros Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 14 Sep 2001); sisters - Mary Scalise & Agnes DeAngelo; brothers - Rocco, Michael, Justinian & Dominic Angellotto Survived By: Daughters - Barbara Knill & Patricia (w/o Michael Eckenrode); 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren Buried: St. Benedict Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 11 May 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANGELOVICH, Margaret Died: 1 Jul 2003; Cambria City Born: 14 Feb 1919; Johnstown Parents: John & Barbara (Skravla) Angelovich Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Mary Krentz; brothers - John, Stephen, Frank Angelovich; nephews - Richard Krentz & Francis Angelovich; niece - Janel Angelovich Survived By: Nephew - James Krentz; nieces - Mary Ann, Patty & Nancy Angelovich Buried: Grandview Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C15 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANGELOVICH, Margaret Died: 1 Jul 2003; Cambria City Born: 14 Feb 1919; Johnstown Parents: John & Barbara (Skravla) Angelovich Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Mary Krentz; brothers - John, Stephen, Frank; nephews - Richard Krentz, Francis Angelovich; niece - Janet Angelovich Survived By: Nephew - James Krentz; nieces - Ann, Patty & Nancy Angelovich, Buried: Grandview Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 2 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANNA, Anna M. Died: 7 Jun 1994; Miners Hospital, Spangler Born: 14 Feb 1903; Hastings Parents: William D. & Adelaide (Farabaugh) Wetzel Spouse: Anthony J. Anna (m. 8 Jun 1937) Prec. Death: Parents; siblings - John, Edward, Fred, Amanda & Mary Shero Survived By: Husband; children - Donald E., Ruth A. Beringer, Leo A., Marlyn D.; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings - William, Helen McConnell, Melvin, Thomas, Margaret Creighton Buried: St. Mary/St. George Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: Death date only. ________________________________________________ Name: ANSELMINO, Amanda Pauline Died: 22 Feb 2006; Canonsburg, PA Born: 15 Sep 2003; Pittsburgh, PA Parents: Brian L. & Denise Wright Anselmino Prec. Death: Maternal grandmother - Pauline North Wright Survived By: Parents; twin brother & sister - Anthony & Danielle; maternal grandfather - Harold G. Wright; paternal grandparents - Larry & Mary Ann Kruki Anselmino; aunts & uncles - Harold Jr. & Tracy Wright; Charles & Diane Carner; 2 cousins - Monica Dorsch & Adrienne Carner Buried: Monongahela Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 2 Mar 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANSLEY, Mary C. Died: 14 Nov 1993; Beaver Valley, PA Born: 28 May 1910; Pleasantville, NJ Parents: Walter D. & Anna M. (March) Foster Spouse: (1) Rhudell W. Gates (m. 8 Jun 1930; Flinton); (2) Joseph S. Ansley Prec. Death: Husbands: Rhudell Gates (d. 24 Dec 1938); Joseph Ansley (d. 10 Oct 1986); 2 granddaughters - Brenda & Mary Gates; great-grandson - George Peffley; 3 sisters - Edna Hobba, Laura Sheeler, Elizabeth Zering Survived By: 5 sons - George W. Gates, Gene L. Gates, Clarence R. Gates, Marvin S. Gates, James W. Gates; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brother - Walter D. Buried: Beaver Valley Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 18 Nov 1993 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ANTONAZZO, Andrew A. Died: 28 Oct 2004; UPMC Lee Regional Hospital Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANTONINI, James A. Died: 12 Apr 2002 Born: (age 89) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANTONINI, James A. Died: 12 Apr 2002 Born: (age 89) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANTONINI, James A. Died: 12 Apr 2002; Laurel Wood Convalescent Cntr Born: 12 Apr 1913; Donora, PA Parents: Guistino & Saturnina (Damiani) Antonini Spouse: Anne Verbich (m. 61 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Dominic & John; sister - Josephine Survived By: Wife; children - Justin (h/o Patricia Snyder), John (h/o Kristyne Wyse), Marian (w/o Kevin Korenoski; grandchildren - Benjamin, Jonathan, Matthew, Julia; great-grandson - Tyler; siblings - Philomena Bidzila, Anne Maile; several nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 14 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ANTONISHAK, Rose G. Died: 29 Jul 2003; Windber Born: 24 Dec 1929; Windber Parents: Dominick & Edith (Chicarell) Bucci Spouse: Joseph Antonishak (m. 35 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; sons - Robert (h/o Sharon Brehm), Thomas (h/o Carol Leonardis), John; grandchildren - Michael, Carey, Jill, Matthew, Thomas, Jr.; numerous cousins Buried: St. Anthony of Pedua Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 31 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: APPLE, Charles Died: 17 Apr 1994; Sonshine Country Manor; Fallentimber Born: 14 Feb 1905; Hollentown Parents: Theodore & Rosa Belle (Hollen) Apple Spouse: Edna M. Caldwell (m. 11 Jun 1927; Cumberland, MD) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Frank & Howard; sisters - Emma Chilcote, Annabelle Kleinmeyer, Verna Korman Survived By: Wife; children - T. Merle, Harold E., Virginia K. Martin; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings - Lillian A. George, Mabel Glasgow; Joseph Buried: Blair Memorial Park Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 21 Apr 1994 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ARCHEY, John T. Died: 8 Sep 2006; Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Born: 11 Aug 1922; Tunnelhill, PA Parents: Sivatorni & Susan (Russo) Archey Spouse: Joan T. Kennedy Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 25 Oct 1979); brother - Philip; sister - Josephine Murphy & husband, Faber "Dutch"; sister & brothers-in-law - Helen & Raymond Adams, Paul "Bud" Kennedy Survived By: Children - John T. Jr. (h/o Joyce Byrne), Mary T. (w/o Joseph Malcotti), Joseph A.; grandchildren - Melissa Rigby (w/o Roy), Cynthia Archey, Kimberly Archey, Cara Malcotti (finance of Sam Albarano), Joanna Malcotti, Joseph Archey (h/o Patricia Ryan), Lindsay Archey; great-grandsons - Connor Archey, Nicholas & Jacob Rigby; sister-in-law - Florence Archey Buried: St. Patrick Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 14 Sep 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ARFORD, Eugene A. "Snakey" Died: 8 Nov 1994; Haida Manor, Hastings Born: 29 Jul 1908; Portage Spouse: Edith P. Zimmerman (m. 66 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; daughter - Phyllis Arford Cook; infant son - James A., sister - Regina Rensko Survived By: Wife; children - Eugene C. Arford (h/o Carmilla Cameletti), Beverly A. Shutack (w/o Michael E.); son-in-law - Carroll C. Cook (h/o Phyllis Arford); grandchildren & great-grandchildren - Paul E. Shutack, Veryll Ann & Andrew Bakner (& daughter, Alison), Geanne Marie & Frank Quillen (and sons, Frank Jr. & Derick), Annette Susan & Clinton Rowland, Elizabeth (Cook) & Scott McMillan (& daughter, Morgan Elizabeth), Philip Arford Cook, Carroll Clark Cook, Virginia (Cook) & David Hickson (& daughters, Samantha Meredick & Caroline), Patricia (Cook) & Ed Mijares, Edwin & Michelle Cook; siblings - Norman Robinson, Lavada Neiport, Verna Otto, Hazel Dial Buried: Lloyd Cemetery Newspaper: Union Press Courier Contributed By: Norine Swisher Comments: Death date only. ________________________________________________ Name: ARNOLD, Delilah Died: 12 Nov 1916; New Castle Born: 1857; New Germany Parents: Joseph & Lucinda Ake Pringle Spouse: Andrew Arnold (m. 30 yrs) Prec. Death: Husband (d. 1911); parents; sister - Mrs. Beatrice Sinnith Survived By: Children - Henrietta Powers (w/o W. C.), Josephine Steffey (w/o William H.), Gertruce Seaman (w/o Homer), Walter Arnold; siblings - C. A. Pringle, Mrs. Beatrice Holldane, Mrs. H. L. Wilson, Mrs. George Wyan, Winfield Pringle Buried: Pringle Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune News. Page: 15 Obit Date: 13 Nov 1916 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: ARTLEY, Paul N. Died: 19 Jan 2006; Altoona, PA Born: 4 Mar 1914; Spangler, PA Parents: Frank N. & Mabel (Beaver) Artley Spouse: Dorothy J. Wills (m. 65 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Roy. Last surviving member of immediate family. Survived By: Wife; children - Ronald (h/o Madelyn Bubala), Linda (w/o Michael Babyak); grandchildren - Stephen Artley & Kenneth Artley Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 26 Jan 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ASH, Mabel L. Died: 2 Apr 2002; Greensburg, PA Born: 17 Mar 1922; Blackfield, Somerset Co., PA Parents: Nelson & Mary Topper Albright Spouse: William O. Ash (4 Dec 1994; m. 56y) Prec. Death: Parents; husband, son - Silas Nelson Ash; great-granddaughter - Olivia Miller; brother - Charles Survived By: 3 sons - William E. Ash, Thomas J. Ash (h/o Patricia), Timothy J. Ask (h/o Judy); 5 daughters - Alice Zemba (w/o John), Jean Peterson (w/o Ronald Zimmerman), Rita Zimmerman (w/o Dane), Susan Ash-Miller (w/o Rick Dobrick), Sally Ash-DeArmitt; 7 grandchildren - Jackie Ash Luna, Annett Ash Crank (w/o Mark), Ricky Ash, Beth Zemba Small (w/o Charles), Jennifer Miller, Stacy Peterson, Ryan Freeman, Donald Muir Peterson; 5 great-grandchildren - Tabitha Luna, Nadia Tillman, Casey Crank, Emily Small & Charles Small II; sister - Mary Durst Buried: Brush Valley Lutheran Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 4 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: ASHCROFT, Joseph G. Died: 21 Jan 1995; Tyrone Born: 7 Sep 1908; Barnesboro Parents: Joseph & Elizabeth (Stott) Ashcroft Spouse: Rhoda Weakland (m. 26 Aug 1932; Carrolltown) Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 4 Mar 1984); son - Greg (d. 19 Jun 1986); 7 siblings Survived By: Sons - Joseph, Danny, Mark, Ronald; sister - Edith Weakland; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren Buried: St. Benedict Cemetery; Carrolltown Newspaper: Union Press Courier Obit Date: 26 Jan 1995 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ASHLEY-STROHMIER, Mary "Louise" Died: 6 Aug 2005; Oak Harbor, WA Born: 9 Jul 1921; Patton, PA Parents: Charles Strohmier & Edith McConnell Spouse: Lynn Casteel Ashley Survived By: 6 children - Lynn C. Ashley Jr., Gregory L. Ashley, Christopher L. Ashley, Jeffery M. Ashley, Marita L. Ashley, Lora A.Ashley; siblings - Bernard C. Strohmier, Dolores H. Rooney; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren Buried: Maple Leaf Cemetery; Oak Harbor, WA Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 25 Aug 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ASKEW, Gwendolyn E. Died: 16 Nov 2005; Boca Raton, FL Born: 19 Jul 1914; Ebensburg, PA Parents: Morgan W. & Lula Evans Spouse: George Askew Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1992); son - Timothy M. (d. 1977); brother - Bruce W. Evans Survived By: Daughter - Martha L. Moore; 2 granddaughters - Megan L. Manzolillo & Molly A. Greig; 2 grandsons - Luke James & Ben Daniel Manzolillo Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 23 Nov 2005 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: ASKEY, Geraldine A. Died: 2 May 2006; Mercer, PA Born: 3 May 1928; Akron, OH Parents: Donald D. & Bessie Adams Baum Spouse: (1) John W. Leamer, Jr.; (2) Raymond Askey (m. 15 Nov 1947) Prec. Death: Parents; 1st husband (d. 24 Feb 1945); 2nd husband (d. 26 Jul 1983); son-in-law, Vincent J. Adams Survived By: Daughter - Betty Lou Adams; son - Darrell L. Askey (h/o Yvonne); 7 grandchildren - Pamela J. Winter (w/o Clarence), Robert A. Adams (h/o Tammy), Mary Alice Woodring (w/o Merle), Thomas R. Askey (h/o Dawn), David Askey (h/o Janie), Timothy Askey, Danielle Askey; 6 great-grandchildren - Bailey & Callie Adams, Merle & Caleb Woodring, Maranda & Courtney Askew; 2 brothers - Rev. Darrell Baum (h/o Patty), James F. Baum (h/o Victoria); 2 sisters - Louise Leamer (w/o Quintley), Dorothy Taylor; several nieces & nephews Buried: East Ridge Cemetery; Westover Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 11 May 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: AUBITZ, Marilyn Scollon Died: 22 May 2006 Survived By: 2 daughters, 1 son, 5 grandsons Buried: North Barnesboro Cemetery; Northern Cambria Newspaper: Star-Courier Obit Date: 1 Jun 2006 Contributed By: Norine Swisher ________________________________________________ Name: AVILA, Robert C. Died: 2 Nov 2003 Born: 22 Jan 1953; Johnstown Parents: Luis & Anna Mae (Katinas) Avila Spouse: (1) Anne McCormack; (2) Anne Hoisington Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Donna M. & Bonita; brothers - Michael & David Survived By: Children - Jason, Nicholi, Jessica Anne; grandson - Cameron M.; wives; brothers - Luis G. (h/o Sharron), John (h/o Pam), Richard (h/o Robin); sister - Maria Babula (w/o Pete); brother-in-law - Marlin Yost; many nieces & nephews Buried: Massachusetts (in November) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Feb 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________