OBIT EXTRACTS: Surnames beginning with: "K" http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Name: KACHMAR, Maxine Rae Died: 3 Nov 2006; Memorial Medical Center Born: 14 Jul 1947; Johnstown Parents: Kenneth & Veronica (Podrebarac) Wadsworth Spouse: David Kachmar Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Calvin R.; sisters - Lois (Shirt) and Carmen (Leichliter) Survived By: Husband; sisters - Shirley (w/o Paul Orlosky), Dawn (w/o Paul Faint), Shelby (w/o John McGahey), Jeanne (w/o Calude Schrift); brothers - Anthony (h/o Judith Parrott), Emerson (h/o Evelyn Debias); godchildren; numerous nieces & nephews Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KACHMAR, Maxine Rae Died: 3 Nov 2006 Born: (age 59) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KADI, Frank S. Died: 25 Oct 2006 Born: 15 Jan 1920 Parents: John & Lydia Kadi Prec. Death: Sister - Yolanda; brother - John (h/o Elaine) Survived By: Children - Barbara Raven & David, Karen & Steven Kadi; grandchildren - Jennifer, Bert, Landon, Erin, & Ethan; sister - Irma Borsos, & son, Skip; sister-in-law - Ann & sons Karl & John Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KANDLER, Patty Lou Died: 27 May 2002 Born: (age 67) Parents: (Wadsworth) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 30 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KANIA, Sophia Agnes Died: 3 Apr 2002; Blarney Stone Born: 12 Mar 1919; Twin Rocks Parents: Leon & Sophia (Wisniewski) Solecki Spouse: Walter J. Kania Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 2 Feb 1992); brother - Stanley Solecki; sister - Ann Rummel; infant brother - Adam Survived By: Children - Leon Walter Kania; Marie Antoinette Newcomb; grandchildren - Leon Kania Jr & Mara Engeson; sister - Helen Mihaylo Buried: St. Timothy & Mark Church Cemetery; Twin Rocks Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KANUCH, John Died: 11 Apr 2002; Indiana Hospital Born: 16 Nov 1921; Beaverdale Parents: Michael & Anna (Dolnak) Kanuch Spouse: Elsie Gergley Prec. Death: Parents; wife Survived By: Brother - Steve Kanuch; sister - Margaret Karaba Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery; Nanty Glo Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 13 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KANUCH, John Died: 11 Apr 2002; Indiana Hospital Born: 16 Nov 1921; Beaverdale Parents: Michael & Anna (Dolnak) Kanuch Spouse: Elsie Gergley Prec. Death: Parents; wife Survived By: Brother - Steve Kanuch; sister - margaret Karaba Buried: St. Marys Cemetery ;Nanty Glo Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 13 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARALFA, Ruth C. Died: 14 Jan 2004; Laurel Crest Manor Born: 23 Dec 1909; Johnstown Parents: Joseph F. & Christina G. (Vogel) Karalfa Prec. Death: Parents; son - Kenneth E. Karalfa; sister - Mary Karalfa; brother - Frank Karalfa Survived By: Daughter-in-law - Elizabeth "Honey" Karalfa; sisters - Dorothy Adams, Gertrude "Toots" Volk, Ethel O. Henderson Buried: St. Joseph Cemetery; Geistown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 15 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARAS, John A. Died: 6 Nov 2004; LaurelWood Convalescent Home Born: 4 May 1917; Johnstown Parents: Michael & Ann (Radolsky) Karas Spouse: Helen Sutor (m. 63 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; grandson - Stephen Karas; sister - Rose Grassa; brothers - Frank & Joseph; last survivor of Michael Karas family Survived By: Wife; children - Joseph (h/o Kay Hughes), John, Theresa Giles (w/o Geoffrey); grandchildren - Margaret Prochaska, Timothy & Molly Giles, Kristine Karas Buried: St. Stephen Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARLINSEY, Donald Died: 12 Jul 2003 Born: (age 79) Buried: Lloyd Cemetery; Ebensburg Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 13 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARNOLSKY, Mary L. Died: 6 Apr 2002 Born: 12 Sep 1908 Parents: John & Anna (Hobar) Francis Spouse: Steve Karnosky Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brothers - George, John & Stephen Francis; sister - Martha Matvay Survived By: Daughters - Jean Hamara, Shirley Hamara; brother - Joseph; sisters - Helen Lackatos, Helen Lackatos Buried: Christ the Savior Cathedral cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 12 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARNOSKY, Mary (Francis) Died: 6 Apr 2002 Born: (age 93) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARNOSKY, Mary Elizabeth Died: 9 Apr 2002; Moses Cone Mem Hosp., Greensboro, NC Born: 31 Jul 1911; Johnstown Parents: John & Mary (Honchock) Bobenage Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Children - Karen Kurtzon (w/o Larry), Richard Karnosky (h/o Janie); brother - Paul Bobenage; sister - Helen Greeley; 5 grandchildren - David Karnosky, Michael Karnosky, Lauren Karnosky, Lisa Hennelly & Greg Kurtzon Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 11 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KARNOSKY, Mary Elizabeth Died: 9 Apr 2002; Greensboro Born: 31 Jul 1911; Johnstown Parents: John & Mary (Honchock) Bobenage Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Children - Karen Hurtzon (w/o Larry), Richard Karnosky (h/o Janie)/ brother - Paul Bobenage; sister - Helen Greeley; 5 grandchildren - David, Michael, & Lauren Karnosky, Lisa Hennelly, Greg Kurtzon Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 11 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KASTERKO, Caroline R. Died: 3 Nov 2004 Born: 7 Apr 1921 Parents: Joseph & Mary (Kuznar) Vitovich Spouse: Emery Kasterko Prec. Death: Parents; husband Buried: St. Francis Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KAUFFMAN, Dwight L. Died: 5 Jul 2002; Hollsopple Born: 5 Nov 1933; Thomas Mills Parents: Ernest W. & Leora M. (Alwine) Kauffman Spouse: Joyce Cooper (m. 50 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Carl; grandchildren - Neil Masciantonio & Kayla Kauffman Survived By: Wife; children - Clifford (h/o Deborah Moschget), Connie Blair (w/o Edward), Keith (h/o Robin Kapcsos), Donald (h/o Kay Lambert); grandchildren - Michael Kauffman, Jason Kauffman (h/o Tina), Connie Lynn Masciantonio Perrin (w/o Aaron), Kevin Masciantonio, Brian & Kenneth Kauffman, Karlinia, Melanie & Natalie Kauffman; sister - Joyce Thomas (w/o Dorcey E.); sister-in-law - Erma (Yoder) Kauffman; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces & Nephews Buried: Thomas Mennonite Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 7 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KAUFFMAN, Michael J. Died: 15 Nov 2004 Born: (age 37) Spouse: Beverly Stanley; d/o James & Emma Stanley Survived By: Wife; parents; brother; children - Austen, Alexis & Spencer Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 18 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KAUFMAN, William "Pudge" Died: 14 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 16 Mar 1938; Johnstown Parents: Harold J. & Margaret (Baines) Kaufman Spouse: Emma "Sis" Arford Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; daughter - Kenna Raymond; grandson - Ronald Raymond & family; sister - Joan Kaufman Riek (w/o Edward G. Riek); brother - David; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Kaufman Cemetery; Davidsville Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 15 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KAUFMAN, William "Pudge" Died: 14 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 65) Buried: Kaufman Cemetery; Davidsville Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 16 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KAYDEN, Robert E. Died: 16 Apr 2002; Miners Hospital, Hastings Born: 5 Jan 1932; Barnesboro Parents: John & Mary (Seibert) Kayden Spouse: Louise Klimek Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 1987); brother - Frank; sister - Mary Jane Smith Survived By: Children - Mark, Mary Kayden; granddaughter - Katrina Kayden; sister - Olive Kayden Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 18 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEEDY, Jane Died: 10 Nov 1938; Bedford St. Born: 15 Apr 1872; Johnstown Parents: John & Harriet (Spade) Champeno Spouse: W. Eugene Keedy (m. 31 Oct 1895) Prec. Death: Father (d. 1890); mother (d. 1922) Survived By: Husband; sister - Mrs. Margaret Schwing; brother - William Champeno Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 10 Nov 1938 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KEENER, Russell B. Died: 9 Nov 2004 Born: (age 79) Buried: Church of the Resurrection cem.; Cameron's Bottom Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 11 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEGEL, Alvin P. Died: 2 Nov 2004; Allegheny Lutheran Home Born: 4 Sep 1927; Elrama, PA Parents: Arnold H. & Anna L. (Eckert) Kegel Spouse: Patricia Licwov Prec. Death: Parents; wife; 2 brothers Survived By: Children - Donn P. (h/o Nancy Rodman), Layne P. Nelson (w/o Norman); 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEHN, Ruth I. Died: 27 Apr 2002; Indiana Hospital Born: 7 Apr 1915; South Fork Parents: S. Albert & Verna (Sanders) Botteicher Spouse: Roy J. Kehn Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 5 Oct 1993); sister - Neomi; brother - Bill; infant son - Charles Survived By: Daughter - Marlene (w/o Daniel Kovalcik); granddaughters - Kate Lynn & Sarah Jane Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery; South Fork Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 29 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEIM, Edward L., M.D. Died: 3 Nov 2004; Murrells Inlet, SC Born: 18 May 1920; Johnstown Parents: William D. Keim, M.D. & Martha Boyts Keim Spouse: Betty Berktresser (m. 59 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 7 May 2003); brother - William W. Keim, Jr. Survived By: 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law & 1 grandson - Martha Keim-St. Louis, Dana St. Louis, Katherine Keim, Barbara (Keim) & Gregory May, Aaron May Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEIPER, Infant Died: 30 Aug 1941; Memorial Hospital Parents: Donald & Dora May (Brown) Keiper Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune Obit Date: 2 Sep 1941 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KELLY, Charlotte Kathryn Died: 6 Nov 2006; Conshohocken Born: 10 Jan 1928; Summerhill Borough Parents: John J. & Kathryn (Koch) Penatzer Spouse: Charles F. Kelly (m. 9 Jul 1950) Prec. Death: Parents; husband; sisters - Elizabeth Kline, Joanne Hillegas; brother - Richard; sisters-in-law - Marie Kelly & Darlene and Catherine Penatzer; brothers-in-law - Richard Kline, James, Joseph Kelly; granddaughter - Stacey Kelly; great-grandson - Jeremy James Maley; niece - Judy; nephews - Joseph & Chris Penatzer and Joseph Kelly Survived By: 11 Children - Charles J., Christine A. (w/o Wayne Bennett), Michael J. (h/o Patty), Matthew J. (h/o Lynn), Patrick D., Joanne Houck, Kevin C., Catherine (w/o Joseph), Richard J. (h/o Tina), Paul J. (h/o Leslie), Charlotte (w/o Kevin Carre); 5 brothers - Paul (h/o Theresa), Ernest (h/o Thelma), Raymond (h/o Sandy), Robert (h/o Mary Lou), Martin (h/o Erica); brothers-in-law - Pat Hillegas, John Kelly; sisters-in-law - Patricia Kelly & Edna Kelly; 20 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 43 nieces & nephews Buried: St. Matthew's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KELLY, Helen Ann Died: 29 Jun 2006; Johnstown Born: 11 Jan 1936; Spangler Parents: Michael "Fat Brown" & Angeline "Angie" (Servella) Borruto Spouse: Wilbur R. Kelly, Sr. "Sonny) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1999); sisters - Elizabeth Albanese, Mary Donna Borruto; brother - Jimmy Borruto Survived By: Children - Dee Smith (w/o Chris), Millie Kuzar (w/o William), Wilbur R. Jr. (h/o Debra Marella), Jerry A. (h/o Mary Ann Dowey), Michael E.; grandchildren - Shannon Wright, Summer Lynn & Dustin L. Kuzar, & Darren Dowey; great-grandchildren - Shae & Nathan Wright; sister - Carmella "Mae" LaMark; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KENTULA, Mary E. Died: 1 Nov 2006; Hollsopple Born: 9 Mar 1924; Maple Ridge Parents: Joseph & Ann (Dill) Racosky Spouse: Andrew P. Kentula, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 3 Aug 2006); great-grandson; infant brother - Joseph; sister - Annabelle Navarro Survived By: Children - Mary (w/o Donald Armstrong), Andrew Jr. (h/o Christine Drzewiecki), & James Kentula; grandchildren - Maria & Michelle (w/o Dan Nyanko); great-granddaughter - Serena Nyanko. Sister of Andrew Racosky (h/o Helen), Josephine (w/o Pete Palko). Buried: St. Stanislaus Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KENTULA, Mary E. Died: 1 Nov 2006 Born: (age 82) Buried: St. Stanislaus Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEPHART, Nora L. "Betty" Died: 5 Nov 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 78) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 9 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEPHART, Nora L. "Betty" Died: 5 Nov 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 22 Dec 1925; Clearfield Parents: William A. & Mary (Knepp) Livergood Spouse: Robert J. Kephart (m. 46 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; husband; infant sister Survived By: Sons - Larry Robert & William Craig (h/o Sandra Moody); grandchildren - Samuel Anson & Brook Elizabeth; siblings - Richard J. & Frederick Livergood Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KEPPLER, Roy J. Died: 29 Jun 2005; Moxham Born: 22 Sep 1919; Johnstown Parents: William & Queen (Muller) Keppler Spouse: Elma J. Adams Prec. Death: Parents; wife; brothers - Billy & Edmund Keppler; sisters - Lovey Keppler, Queen McFeaters Survived By: Daughters - Donna Hogue (w/o David L.), Patricia Keppler; grandchildren - David R. (h/o Heather Buck), Melissa & Jason Hogue; siblings - Betty Dom, Richard Keppler, Robert Keppler; sisters-in-law - Hazel Adams, Helen Adams, Mabel Walls, Betty R. Keppler; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Headricks Union Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KERES, Amelia Died: 22 May 1925; Mercy Hospital Born: (age 38 yrs) Spouse: Michael Keres Survived By: Husband & several children Buried: Local Catholic church cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune News. Page: 15 Obit Date: 23 May 1925 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KERI, Joseph, Jr. Died: 11 Apr 2002 Born: 24 Mar 1926; Wilbur Parents: Joseph Sr., & Frances (Zibiski) Keri Spouse: Marian Greathouse (m. 49 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; son - Jeffrey Buried: Otterbein Cemetery; Wilbur Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 12 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KERI, Joseph, Jr. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Stoystown Born: 24 Mar 1926; Wilbur Parents: Joseph, Sr., & Frances (Zibiski) Keri Spouse: Marian Greathouse (m. 49 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; son - Jeffrey Buried: Otterbein Cemetery; Wilbur Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 12 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KERN, Julius J. Died: 6 Jan 2004 Born: (age 85) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KERR, Jessie M. Died: 8 Jan 2004; Davidsville Born: 2 Sep 1919; Hopewell Parents: Clarence & Bertha (Meck) Swartz Spouse: Daniel Kerr Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brother - Albert; sisters - Eleanor Paul & Joan Kasarnich Survived By: Judy (w/o Ronald Rodgers), Karen (w/o John Williams), Lynda (w/o Robert Lasagna; grandchildren - Lynn Birk, Kevin Rodgers, Daniel & Stephanie Williams, Christina Sedlmyer, 2nd Lt David Lasagna, Stephen Lasagna; great-grandsons - Matthew Birk, David & Adam Rodgers, & Connor Williams; siblings - Dorothy Krobath, Ethel Scott, Ralph Swartz, Roy Swartz, Melvin Swartz, numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Lloyd Cemetery; Ebensburg Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 9 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KIMACK, John T. Died: 24 Apr 2002; Bon Secours-Holy Family Hosp Born: 25 May 1925; Smithmills, PA Parents: Michael & Anna (Rusyn) Kimack Prec. Death: Parents; son - John Jr.; brother - James Survived By: Siblings - Michael (h/o Ethel), Nancy DaSilva, William (h/o Ruth), Elizabeth (w/o Mello Marsh) Buried: St. Charles Cemetery; Twin Rocks Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 25 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KING-PETTERSON, Nyjhon Lee Died: 2 Apr 2002 (at birth) Born: 2 Apr 2002 Parents: Jennifer Peterson & Alfonzo King, Sr. Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 4 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KINKADE, Christopher Jesse "Tito" Died: 2 Apr 2002; Philadelphia Born: 2 Apr 1980; San Diego, CA Parents: Barry L. & Haydee C. (Solayo) Kinkade Spouse: Tiffany L. Wondra Prec. Death: Maternal grandparents - Jesse T. & Flora S. "Phronie" Kinkade; paternal grandparents - Julian & Murina Solayo Survived By: Parents; wife; sister - Sherry Sawyer; brother - Barry Jr.; aunts, uncles, nieces, a nephew; cousins Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 6 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KINKADE, Christopher Jesse "Tito" Died: 2 Apr 2002; Philadelphia Born: 2 Apr 1980; San Diego, CA Parents: Barry L. & Haydee C. (Solayo) Kinkade Spouse: Tiffany L. Wondra Prec. Death: Maternal grandparents - Jesse T. & Flora S. "Phronie" Kindade; paternal grandparents - Julian & Murina Solayo Survived By: Parents; wife; sister - SherrySawyer; brother - Barry Jr.; aunts, uncles, nieces, a nephew & cousins Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KINZEY, Clara Pearl Died: 6 Jan 2004; Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Born: 16 Aug 1912; Norwich, McKean Co., PA Parents: Matthew LeRoy & Clara (Hill) Moore Spouse: Wilbert A. Kinzey (m. 22 Oct 1936) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 5 Feb 1987); sister - Ida Mary Weist; infant sister - Geraldine; brothers - William & Clarence "Bud" Moore; infant son Survived By: Son - Joseph W. (h/o Kathryn Shaffer); daughters - Eva K. (w/o Larry Foor), Kathryn K. (w/o Ray Dom); brother - Maurice Moore; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KIRSCH, Alice B. Died: 29 Jun 2002; Nicktown Born: 27 Apr 1910; Nicktown Spouse: George Kirsch Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughter - Patricia; granddaughter - Jenell Newmarch; sisters - Mary Biter, Dorothy Tobie, Matilda Galli, Jane Cunningham; Grace Carlin; brothers - Frederick, Regis, Louis, Clair, & Henry. Survived By: Children - Barbara Kirsch, Diana (w/o Jack Newmarch), Girald Kirsch (h/o Carol Farabaugh), Jean (w/o Edwin Parrish), Nancy (widow of Thomas Miller); grandchildren - Heather (Newmarch) Floro, Gerry Lynn (Kirsch) Dively), Lorrie Hess, Leah (Kirsch) Brown, Kelley (Kirsch) Crider, Justin Parrish, Beth Parrish, Sheena Miller, Shelli Miller; 5 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Nicholas Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KIRSCH, Alice B. Died: (Saturday); Carrolltown Born: 1910; Nicktown Spouse: George Kirsch (m. 64 yrs) Prec. Death: Husband (d. 3 1/2 yrs ago); daughter - Patricia; 1 granddaughter; 10 brothers & sisters Survived By: Daughters - Diana Newmarch, Jean Parish, Nancy Miller, son - Girard Kirsch, 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KIVON, Joseph T. Died: 20 Apr 2002; Richmond Heights, OH Born: 13 Jan 1924; Johnstown Prec. Death: Sisters - Lillian Kivon & Dorre Pfahler; brothers - Steven & Frank Kivon Survived By: Daughter - Deborah Kivon; sisters - Ann Harvey, Helen McAndrews, Marge Guillarmod; brother - William Kivon; many nieces 7 nephews Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 24 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KIVON, Joseph T. Died: 20 Apr 2002; Richmond Heights, OH Born: 13 Jan 1924; Johnstown Prec. Death: Sisters - Lillian Kivon, Dorre Pfahler; brothers - Steven & Frank Kivon Survived By: Daughter - Deborah Kivon; sisters - Ann Harvey, Helen McAndrews, Marge Guillarmod; brother - William Kovon Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 23 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLANCHAR, A. Josephine Died: 2 Jul 2006; FL Born: (age 99) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLAYKO, Della F. Died: 19 Jan 2004; Altoona City Hospital Born: 18 Mar 1932; Altoona Parents: David & Elva (Shaffer) Mentzer Spouse: Leo "Pedgie" Klayko Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brothers - Ott & Jim Mentzer; sisters - Sarah Mosey & Gertrude Mentzer. Last surviving member of immediate family Survived By: Children - Tim Klayko (w/o Michele Boast), Robert (w/o Vivian Claar); grandchildren - Bobby Klayko, Nicole Boast; great-grandson - Cody Bost; grandnephew - Shawn McCall Buried: Union Cemetery; Gallitzin Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLEIN, Ann C. Died: 30 Jun 2003; Portage Born: 17 Nov 1916; Gallitzin Parents: John & Ann Kristock Spouse: Leo E. Klein Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1974); son - Thomas L. (d. 2001); brothers - John & Andrew; sister - Mary Survived By: Daughter-in-law - Marie (Kogut) Klein; grandsons - Thomas L. Jr., Jeffrey M.; granddaughter - Kacey; siblings - Margaret Madigan, Paul Kristock Buried: St. Bartholomew Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLINE, Beulah Died: 18 Nov 2004; Hanover Hall, Hanover, PA Born: 20 Apr 1913; Westover Parents: William & Lavina (Yingling) Lloyd Spouse: Bernard Kline Prec. Death: Parents; husband, infant son - Edward Survived By: Children - James (h/o Sharon) & William; grandchildren - Elizabeth, Diane, Connie; 5 great-grandchildren Buried: St. Bernard Catholic Church cemetery; Hastings Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 19 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLINE, Edna R. Died: 17 Apr 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 5 Aug 1917; Carrolltown Parents: Benjamin & Philomena (Miller) Yeckley Spouse: Gerald T. Kline Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughter - Greta M.; brothers - Gerald, Irvin, Cletus, Clarence Bob, Alvin; sisters - Bertha, Janet Vavrinec, Pearl Weber; grandson - Richard Kline Survived By: Children - Dr. Bernice Kline, Patricia Gibson (w/o Harry), Donald (h/o Mary Ann), Ronald (h/o Teresa), Thomas (h/o Regina), James (h/o Barbara), Judy Colberg (w/o Jack); Bertha Sell (w/o Donald), Veronica Rogal (w/o Eugene), Anthony (h/o Linda), Timothy (h/o Lois), Claudia Charney (w/o Dave), Fred (h/o Sue); 35 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; siblings - Fred Yeckley, Floyd Yeckley, Rose Marie Buck; sisters-in-law - Helen Yeckley & Lillian Yeckley; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Benedict Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 18 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLINE, Elmer F. Died: 15 Jul 1980; Windber Hospital Born: 16 Sep 1928; Johnstown Parents: Elmer & Ruth (Hardy) Kline Spouse: Beatrice Beaudion Prec. Death: Father; brother - Harry W. Survived By: Mother; wife; children - Donald Honsinger, Helen Martini (w/o Louis), Kenneth, Mareen Wickham (w/o Donald), Kathleen Williams (w/o Arthur), Bonnie Chapman (w/o Timothy), Elmer Jr.; 8 grandchildren; siblings - Clair, Violet Jenkins (w/o Harry), Robert, Betty J. Williamson (w/o Kenneth), Alvin Buried: Jenners Crossroads Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 28 Obit Date: 17 Jul 1980 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KLONICKE, Sarah I. Died: 1 Jun 2002 Born: 6 Aug 1927; Adams Township Parents: Emery & Margaret (Webb) Kelley Spouse: Julius Klonicke Prec. Death: Parents; husband; infant brother; brother - Irvin; sister - Orpha Manges Survived By: Sons - Daniel (h/o Carol Richards), Kenneth (h/o Arleen Waronek), Gregory; grandchildren - Jason, Scott, Jessica, John; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 3 Jun 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLONISHY, Helen Died: 1 Nov 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 93) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KLONISKY, Helen M. Died: 1 Nov 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 5 Sep 1911; Central City Parents: Espey C. & Ida (Blackburn) Manges Spouse: Joseph Klonisky Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brother - Carl; sisters - Evelyn & Dorothy Survived By: Daughter - Carol Andolina (w/o Edward); son - Alan (h/o Betty Lou Kubek); children - Sherry Shaw, Kimberly Brewer & David Andolina; 9 great-grandchildren Buried: Daley Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KNAPP, Celestine Died: 9 Jun 1945; 1709 Franklin St. Born: (age 61) Parents: Jacob & Anna (Rahner) Mesaroach) Spouse: Jacob Knapp Prec. Death: Son - Leopold J. (d. 13 Jan 1944); brother - Joseph; sister - Marie Survived By: Husband; daughter - Marie Anna; brother - Frank Mesarosch; sister - Catherine Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 11 Jun 1945 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KNAPP, John A. Died: 18 Apr 2002; UPMC Born: 5 May 1917/ Windber Parents: Stanley & Helen (Misosky) Knapp Spouse: Helen Pasierb (m. 58 1/2 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; infant daughter - Anity; siblings - Walter, Chester, Sophie & Jessie Survived By: Wife; daughter - Dr. Joanne Knapp; siblings - Joseph, Helen Mayer; sister-in-law - Sophie (w/o Robert Sankovitch), Edward (h/o Patricia Callahan), Genevieve (w/o John Harwood), Agnes (w/o John Lorenzen), Anna Pasierb, Leila Pasierb; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 19 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KNAPP, Sophie E. Died: 12 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 12 Nov 1907, Slovensko, CZ Parents: Matthew & Pauline Drunek Spouse: John F. Knapp Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughter - Joan F.; sons - John T., Victor M. & Edward S. Survived By: Daughter - Barbara Booker; son - Joseph J.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister - Pauline Herdel; niece - Dorothy Spahr Buried: Basilica of St. Michael church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 14 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KNEPPER, Catherine I. "Kay" "Bebe" Died: 20 Jan 2004; Mineral Point Born: 5 Jul 1926; Conemaugh Parents: Wilbert J., Sr., & Hazel O. (Mishler) Litzinger Spouse: Elmer Knepper Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brother - Wilbert Jr.; sister - Edith Survived By: Daughters - Judy K. Mazey, Carol F. Lape; granddaughters - Judy Messersmith (w/o David), Jacolynn Mazey; grandson - Elvis Mazey; great-grandchildren - Michael & Matthew Messersmith, Damian & Abbi Mellott; siblings - Pearl M. Martin, Betty G. Reathman, Norma L. Litzinger, Charles L. (h/o Dorothy Divins), Robert M. (h/o Carole), Jerry N. (h/o Maxine Barber), Russell P. (h/o Bonnie Frye); several nieces 7 nephews Buried: Mount Hope Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 22 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KNEPPER, William Bolse Died: 26 Jan 1941; Harmony, Beaver Co. Born: 29 Feb 1848; Cambria Co. Parents: William & Sara (Pringle) Knepper Spouse: Mary Seaman Prec. Death: Wife; sons - Charles 9 Oliver Knepper Survived By: Sons - John Knepper, George Knepper; niece - Mrs. M. L. Miller Buried: Wilmore UB Church Cemetery Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune Obit Date: 27 Jan 1941 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: KNIPPLE, Theora Catherine Died: 5 Jan 2004; Johnstown Born: 19 Sep 1908; Galeton, PA Parents: George & Alice (Myers) Bander Spouse: (1) Melvin Christner; (2) George Knipple Prec. Death: Parents; both husbands; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; niece - Leatrice Woodruff Survived By: Son - Jack Christner (h/o Daryl Bracken); 2 granddaughters; 2 great-granddaughters; 5 great-great-grandchildren; nephew - Donald Parkins; niece - Evelyn Haggerty; 6 step-children; 28 step-grandchildren; 29 step-great-grandchildren. Buried: Benshoff Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KNUFF, Rita C. (Lieb) Died: 19 Jan 2004; Willoughby, OH Born: 23 Oct 1921; Spangler, PA Spouse: William J. Knuff Prec. Death: Husband; brother - Henry Lieb Survived By: Children - William A. (h/o Jeanette), Mary Katherine Gurbis (w/o Al), Richard A. (h/o Linette), Theresa R. O'Connor (w/o Dan); grandchildren - William P., David M., Denise, & Steven Knuff, Carrie A. Gurbis, Katherine J. Riley J. O'Connor, Melissa Knuff-Collins; great-grandchildren - Jessica, Ryan and Nicholas Knuff; sisters - Jane Byrnes (h/o Pat), Doris Cavello (w/o Bill); brothers - Ray Lieb, Max Lieb (w/o Ruth); sister-in-law - Dorothy Lieb Buried: St. Nicholas Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOCH, John H. Died: 30 Jun 2005; Johnstown Born: (age 85) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOCH, John H. "Jack" Died: 30 Jun 2005; Memorial Medical Center Born: 20 Sep 1919; Johnstown Parents: Harry & Dorothy (Brickman) Koch Spouse: Monty McGrath Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Donald Survived By: Wife; children - Jack (h/o Mary Koriwchak), Sandra Bowers (w/o Thomas), Donald (h/o Eileen Klug), Thomas; grandchildren - Karen Miranda, Ingrid Russell, Douglas Bowers, Mallory & Haley Koch; great-grandson - Tyler Russell; brother - Robert M. Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOHAN, Helen P. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 73) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 12 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOHAN, Helen P. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: 3 Nov 1928; Johnstown Parents: John & Julia (Dusczenchuck) Pasternak Spouse: John Kohan (m. 46 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Mildred Pasternak & Dorothy Ott; brother - John Holubs Survived By: Husband; children - Mary Ann Rasmussen (w/o Scott), David Kohan; sister - Jennie Barnick; nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 13 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOHAN, Helen P. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 73) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 12 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOHAN, Helen P. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: 3 Nov 1928; Johnstown Parents: John & Julia (Dusczenchuck) Pasternak Spouse: John Kohan (m. 46 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Mildred Pasternak, Dorothy Ott; brother - John Holubs Survived By: Husband; children - Mary Ann (w/o Scott Rasmussen), David Kohan; sister - Jennie Barnick; nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 13 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOLAR, Alice Grace Died: 27 Nov 2004 Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 30 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOLAR, Robert J. Died: 11 Dec 1991; Columbus, OH Born: 5 Apr 1967; Lackawanna, NY Parents: Joseph J. & Amelia F. (Kaman) Kolar Spouse: Mandee Rigby Survived By: Wife; siblings - Diane Gerber (w/o Richard), Lisa Kolar; maternal grandmother - Mrs. Elizabeth Kaman Buried: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 13 Dec 1991 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KOMISAR-GULICK, Mary Died: 17 Apr 2002; Arbutus Park Manor Born: 13 Mar 1910; Beaverdale Parents: William & Mary (Lucas) Blasko Spouse: Michael Butch Gulick-Komisar Prec. Death: Parents; husband; infant daughter - Mary Ann; brothers - Steve & Vincent Blasko; sisters - Mrs. Eleanor Puto & Mrs. Margaret Kurdziel Survived By: Son - John Gulick (h/o Barbara Sell); grandchildren - Lynne (w/o James Miller), Leigh (w/o Anthony McDonald); great-grandchildren - Zachary & Joelle Miller, Casey, Tyler & Connor McDonald; sister - Helen Blasko Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 18 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOMISAR-GULICK, Mary Died: 17 Apr 2002; Arbutus Park Manor Born: 13 Mar 1910; Beaverdale Parents: Valentino & Mary (Lucas) Blasko Spouse: Michael "Butch" Gulick-Komisar Prec. Death: Parents; husband; infant daughter - Mary Ann; brothers - Steve & Vincent Blasko; sisters - Mrs. Eleanor Puto, Mrs. Margaret Kurdziel Survived By: Son - John Gulick (h/o Barbara Sell); grandchildren - Lynne (w/o James Miller), Leigh (w/o Anthony McDonald); great-grandchildren - Zachary & Joelle Miller, Casey, Tyler & Connor McDonald; sister - Helen Blasko Buried: St. Mary Byzantine Cemetery; Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 19 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOMPARDO, Helen Died: 29 Dec 1955; Portage Born: 14 Mar 1917; Portage Parents: John & Rose (Marchesky) Saranetz Spouse: Charles Kompardo Survived By: Parents; husband; children - Charles Jr., Helen Louise, Anthony, Joseph & Agnes; siblings - Annie (w/o Harold Beck), Mary (w/o Charles Godal), Martha (w/o Wilburt Krenjeck), Anthony, Walter, Stella (w/o Bernard Nicholas), Rosemarie, Catherine, Elizabeth Buried: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cem., Portage Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 30 Dec 1955 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KONDASH, Robert J. Died: 11 Dec 1991; Newark, OH Born: 11 Apr 1937 Parents: George & Violet Kondash Spouse: Barbara Babuschak Survived By: Parents; wife; children - Kim Fisher, Kathy Laird, Vicki Moore, Ted Moore, Terry Moore, Judy Sheehan; 12 grandchildren; siblings - Donald & John Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 13 Dec 1991 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KONIK, George Died: 10 Jan 2004 Born: 22 Apr 1921 Survived By: Sisters - Joanna Sady, Mary Intihar, Lucy Leneck, Eleanor Mauger, Frances Mikesic Buried: Riverside National Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 14 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOONTZ, Frances L. "Frankie" Died: 29 Nov 2004; Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Born: 26 Sep 1920; Johnstown Parents: Herman & madeline (Callihan) Litzinger Spouse: George W. Koontz Prec. Death: Parents; husband; son - Dennis Koontz; brothers - Clyde, Herman, Joseph Litzinger; sisters - Geraldine Markley, Verna Mae Lowman Survived By: Children - Susan (w/o Robert Brett), Rebecca (w/o Andrew Mollura), George W. Jr. (h/o Edith); 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters - Sister Mary Jude C.S.J., Jean Wolfe, Joann Carlson Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOONTZ, Walter Albert Died: 18 Feb 1952 Born: 7 Jun 1915; Somerset Co. Parents: Charles & Maude (Beal) Koontz Spouse: Mae Baughman Survived By: Parents; wife; sons - Richard & Gerald; siblings - Clara Harmon, Ralph Koontz, Dorothy Brehm, Jean Christoff, Kathleen Shawley, Martha Batch, Robert Koontz, Betty Cook, Jack Koontz Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 26 Obit Date: 19 Feb 1952 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KOOT, Martha T. (Fluder) Died: 28 Sep 2006 Born: (age 91) Buried: St. John Cantius Catholic Cemetery; Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOPLER, Margaret M. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Johnstown Born: (age 93) Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOPLER, Margaret M. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Johnstown Born: (age 93) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOPLER, Margaret M. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Johnstown Born: 4 Aug 1913; Johnstown Parents: Frank & Josephine (Hribar) Garshnik Spouse: Louis F. Kopler Prec. Death: Parents; husband, brothers - frank, Anthony, Adolph, Herman; sister - Josephine Kopler Survived By: Son - Louis T. (h/o Margaret A. Ahlborn); granddaughter - Colleen Runyon (w/o John); great-granddaughter - Lindsey Ann Runyon); nieces - Doris Koskos (w/o Paul), Mary Lou Nosko (w/o Edward), Sandra Weiss (w/o John), SIL - Josephine Orris (w/o William); several other nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 6 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KORDISH, Alex Died: 8 Jan 2004; HAIDA Manor Born: 17 May 1919; Beaverdale Parents: Stephen & Mary (Burin) Kordish Spouse: Mary Bearer Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Stephen & John, sister - Ann Survived By: Wife; children - Michael (h/o Janet), Thomas (h/o Zenda), Dennis, Rick, Olivia Trimpey (w/o Chris), Virginia, & John (h/o Joan) Emeigh; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings - Helen Miller, Julia Bearer, Mary Kordish; special niece - Mary Ann Hand Buried: (Convenience of family) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KORPINEN, Helen (Oill) Died: 6 Apr 2002; Killingly, CN Born: (age 82) Prec. Death: Nephew - Alan Lauffer Survived By: Sister-in-law - Rita Oill; 10 nieces & nephews Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 9 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOSHER, Louis J. Died: 22 May 2002; Beverly Health Care; Richland Born: (age 81) Buried: St. Michael's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 25 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOSTURA, John A. Died: 18 Apr 2002; Indiana Born: 16 Apr 1924; Hastings Parents: Constantine & Elizabeth (Scrupska) Kostura Spouse: Dorothy L. Hermalik Prec. Death: Parents; infant son - Joseph; 3 brothers - Andrew, Paul, & Anthony Pete; 3 sisters - Clare Polerney, Helen Trybus, & Mary Kunka Survived By: Wife; 3 daughters - Connie (w/o Dale Wolcott), Teri (w/o Paul Volkmann), Kimberly (w/o Joseph Kucinski); sister - Rosela Funk; 7 grandchildren - Heidi (w/o Garren Walrod), Jason Wolcott (h/o Erin), Aaron (h/o Kelsey) Volkmann, Jordan, Christian & Nicholas Kucinski Buried: St. Bernard Cemetery; Hastings Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 19 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOTCHIN, Walter L. Died: 18 Nov 2004; Toms River, NJ Born: (age 94); Summit Twp., PA Spouse: Anne B. Survived By: Wife; son - Walter L. "Buzz" Kotchin, Jr. (h/o Gail); siblings - Albert, Edward, & Florence Kotchin; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 19 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOTELNICKI, Joseph Anthony, Sr. Died: 16 Jan 2004; Indiana Regional Medical Center Born: 31 Jan 1936; Twin Rocks Parents: John & Helen Zeglen Kotelnicki Spouse: Dolores "Debie" Salutes (m. 45 yrs) Prec. Death: Father; daughter - Nancy Lynn Survived By: Wife; mother; children - Deborah Joann Martin (w/o Gary); Joseph Jr., Donna Lynn Felmlee (w/o Bill), Michael George (h/o Tammy Gerber); grandsons - Kyle & Ross Martin; siblings - John (h/o Pat), Edward (h/o Jessie), Helen McHugh (w/o Henry) Buried: St. Bernard Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 19 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOTZAN, Mary A. Died: 16 Jan 2004; Ocoee Health Care Center Born: 9 May 1922; Windber Parents: Andrew & Anna (Evans) Ulatsky Spouse: Paul Kotzan (m. 49 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Susan Hovanec; brothers - Andrew, Michael, & George Ulatsky Survived By: Children - Mary Ann (w/o Thomas Snook), Dennis (h/o Janice Meier); grandchildren - Jeffrey Snook (h/o Lynn), James Snook (w/o Jackie), Jon Snook, Nicole Kotzan; great-grandchildren - Patrick & Erin Snook; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church cem., Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 19 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOTZAN, Mary A. Died: 16 Jan 2004; Ocoee Born: (age 81) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 18 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOVAL, John Died: 1 Jul 2002 Born: 19 Feb 1929 Spouse: Sophia Zapotosky Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Charles, Michael, & Frank; infant brother; sisters - Helen & Sue Survived By: Wife; sisters - Ann Maharena; Mary Strongosky; number of nieces & Nephews Buried: SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Greek Catholic Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOVALCHIK, Peter Died: 29 Sep 2006; Johnstown Born: 9 Apr 1916; Johnstown Parents: Michael & Anastasia (Bariach) Kovalchik Spouse: Yelsa Moncilovic "Tina" (m. 61 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; grandchildren - Justin & Lindsey Roberts; son-in-law - Daniel Motzer; brothers - Michael, John, Charles, Nicholas, & Stephen Kovalchik; sisters - Mary & Susan Kovalchik, Katherine Jarabak "Katie", Ann Kocker "Honey"; twin infant stillborn children Survived By: Wife; children - June Motzer, Tionesta; Jane (w/o Jeff Roberts), Peter G. (h/o Marian Kovalchik), Irwin; grandchildren - Susan & Alexander Motzer, Tionesta; Jennifer & Stephen Roberts; brother - Walter B. Wallace Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOVALCHIK, Peter Died: 29 Sep 2006; Johnstown Born: (age 90) Survived By: Wife Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOVALCHIK, Peter Died: 29 Sep 2006; Johnstown Born: 9 Apr 1916; Johnstown Parents: Michael & Anastasia (Bariach) Kovalchik Spouse: Yelsa "Tina" Moncilovic Prec. Death: Parents; grandchildren - Justin & Lindsey Roberts; SIL - Daniel Motzer; brothers - Michael, John, Charles, Nicholas & Stephen Kovalchik; sisters - Mary & Susan Kovalchik, Katherine "Katie" Jarabak, Ann "Honey" Kocher; twin infant stillborn children. Survived By: Wife; children - June Motzer, Jane (w/o Jeff Roberts), Peter G. (h/o Marian Kovalchik), Irwin; grandchildren - Susan & Alexander Motzer, Jennifer & Stephen Roberts; brother - Walter B. Wallace. Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 1 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KOVALCHIK, Peter Died: 29 Sep 2006; Johnstown Born: (age 90) Survived By: Wife Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 2 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRALIK, Eugene S. Died: 3 Jul 2006; Venice, FL Born: 17 Aug 1930; Johnstown Spouse: Irene (m. 50 yrs) Survived By: Wife; sons - Mark (h/o Chris), Matthew (h/o Tina); sister - Ann Kralik; brother - George Kralik; 2 grandsons - Zachary & Logan Buried: Venice Memorial Gardens Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRAUSE, James H. Died: 5 Oct 1982 Born: 21 Aug 1949; Jennerstown Parents: Harry G. & Alma (Kaufman) Krause Spouse: Judith Dixon Prec. Death: Father (d. 9 Feb 1970); infant sister Survived By: Wife; mother; son - Christopher; siblings - Ronald E. (h/o Patricia Saylor), Jerry W. (h/o Donna Hollsopple), Rita J. (w/o Charles Showman), David K., Fred Buried: Jennerstown Lutheran Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Oct 1972 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KRAUSE, Jerry W. Died: 4 May 2002 Born: (age 62) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 5 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRENJECK, Martha J. Died: 1 Apr 2002; Portage Born: 20 Jul 1924; Portage Parents: John & Rose Saranetz Spouse: Wilbur "Willie" Krenjeck Prec. Death: Husband; brothers - Anthony & Walter Saranetz; sisters - Stella Miklas, Mary Goral, Anna Beck, Helen Compardo Survived By: Children - Robert L. Krenjack, Rosemarie L. Krenjeck, Rebecca L. Krenjeck, Richard L. Krenjeck; sister - Rose Saranetz, Catherine Saranetz, Elizabeth Wolff (w/o Duane) Buried: Sacred Heart Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 3 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRISKO, Thomas Died: 19 Apr 2002; Ebensburg Born: 7 Oct 1935; Portage Parents: John Sr. & Mary (Farren) Krisko Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Frank, John Jr., & Joseph Krisko; sister - Anna Szuch Survived By: Siblings - Stanley Krisko (h/o Marie Westrick), Veronica Brunnet, Jacob Krisko (h/o Rita Macek), Millie (w/o Richard Ray, Sophie (w/o Edwin Roberts), Philip Krisko (h/o Peg); several nieces 7 nephews; sisters-in-law - Anne (Yetsko) Krisko), Mary (Bodosky) Krisko Buried: Sacred Heart Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 20 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KROUSE, Robert E. Died: 29 Oct 2006; Windber Medical Center Born: 28 Sep 1936; Johnstown Parents: Earl & Rose (McCleester) Krouse Prec. Death: Father Survived By: Mother; sons - James (h/o Tammy), Robert (h/o Callie); daughter - Karen (w/o Steve Pippin); 8 grandchildren; cousin - David Krouse (h/o Vida) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUG, Grace A. Died: 14 Apr 2002; Laurel Crest Manor Born: 13 Aug 1913; Barr Twp. Parents: Joseph F. & Catherine R. (Schirf) Peters Spouse: Cornelius F. Krug Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1993); granddaughters - Julie Ann & Marie Ann Krug; great-grandson - Jude Christian Krug & Brandon Charles Conaway; sisters - Mildred, Ruth & Helen; brothers - Walter A., William, Henry, Walter, & Fred Survived By: Children - Robert (h/o Judith Ann Buckingham), Constance P. (w/o Charles A. Wirfel), Ronald J. (h/o Eileen Rettger), Patricia (Bittner) (w/o Joseph Popson), Curtis (h/o Rose Lee Bonanno), Wayne R. (h/o Sandy Stiles); 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; siblings - Florence Itle, Irvin Peters, Rita Krebs, Sr. Mary Elaine Peters, Raymond Peters, Lucille Smolko Buried: St. Nicholas Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUG, Shirley L. Died: 3 Jan 2004; St. Margaret Hospital Parents: James & Ethel Thomas Prec. Death: Parents; daughter - Kathy Burgess; brother - James Thomas Survived By: Sons - Harry J. (h/o Nancy), Karl (h/o Jamie); daughter - Sharon Harner (h/o Ron); 4 sisters - Mary Gismondi, Phyllis Cecil (w/o Del), Marge Schmidt (w/o Lee), Darlene Walker (w/o Tom); 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews; cousin - Vera Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 14 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUK, Sarah M. Died: 30 Jun 2005; Orlando, FL Born: 13 Jun 1924; Seward, PA Parents: Everett & Martha (McGeary) McGinnis Spouse: John J. Kruk Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1975); daughter - Sarah Mae (d. 1968); brothers - Robert, Everett, Paul, Pete, & Jack; sister - Pauline Survived By: Son - Brian (h/o Traci Gill); grandson - Cory Ray Peterson (h/o Carey Cheves); brother - Joseph McGinnis; sisters - Jessie Lych, Jean Stahl Buried: Armagh Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUK, Sarah M. Died: 30 Jun 2005; Orlando, FL Born: (age 81) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUPER, Donald C. Died: 1 Oct 2006; Twin Rocks Born: 10 Oct 1937; Twin Rocks Parents: Steve & Ruth (Davis) Kruper Spouse: Janice Krug Prec. Death: Parents; son - Donald J.; brothers - James, Kenneth, Steve; BIL - Leo B. Sanderson Survived By: Wife; daughters - Louise Rozsi (w/o Donald), Vicky Watson (w/o Edward); 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings - Paul (h/o Yvonne), Veronica Sanderson, John (h/o Leona), Marian McGlynn (w/o Jerry), Kathleen Schilling (w/o Francis), Ronald; sisters-in-law: Dolly Bumford & Linda Kruper; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: U.B. Cemetery; Belsano Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 3 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KRUTE, Vallie Lee Died: 30 Jun 2002; Meadville Medical Center Born: 28 Jun 1944; Nanty Glo Parents: Russell J. & Eleanor R. (Gailey) Richardson Spouse: Ernest J. Krute (m. 11 Jun 1966) Prec. Death: Father Survived By: Husband; mother; daughters - Rebecca Ruth Maultsby, Kathryn Judith Locke, Kimberly Teresa Krute; son - Matthew Stewart Krute; sister - Ruth Eleanor Sacco; 4 grandsons; an aunt, uncle, niece & nephew Buried: Lakeview Cemetery; Conneaut Lake Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KUHAR, Francis J. "Frank" Died: 4 Oct 2006 Born: 14 Sep 1929; Vintondale Parents: John & Annie (Butla) Kuhar Spouse: Dorothy Lazich Prec. Death: Parents; son - Doug; brothers - Charles, John, Joe Kuhar, Bruce Butla; sisters - Margaret & Elizabeth Survived By: Wife; children - Laurie Kuhar, Frank (h/o Cindy), Mary Malloy (w/o Mike), Ralph, Theresa McCloskey (w/o Paul); grandchildren - Mandy, Matthew, Jimmy, Joey, Michelle, Johnny, Jessica, Nicole, Steven, & Mark; sister - Dorothy Verba Buried: St. Charles Cemetery; Twin Rocks Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KULICK, Mary Died: 23 May 1925; Windber Hospital Born: (age 23) Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dill Spouse: George Kulick Survived By: Parents; husband; 2 small children Newspaper: Daily Tribune News. Page: 15 Obit Date: 23 May 1925 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: KUNKLE, Margaret C. Died: 2 Apr 2002 Born: 12 Feb 1920; Conemaugh Parents: Daniel W. & Rachael Rosner Cobaugh Spouse: Donald M. Kunkle Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Charles "Buss", John P. & Weldon O. Cobaugh Survived By: Husband; son - Lawrence D. Kunkle (h/o Anita); grandchildren - Christine Borothh (w/o Kevin); Randall & Lisa Kunkle; great-grandchildren - Alex & Ariana Boroff, Taylor & Macayl Kunkle. Sister of Albert Cobaugh, Arthur (h/o Vivian), Donald Cobaugh (h/o Mildred), Betty Walker, Forabelle Cobaugh; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Irwin Union Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 3 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: KUNKLE, Margaret C. Died: 2 Apr 2002 Born: 12 Feb 1920; Conemaugh Parents: Daniel W. & Rachael Rosner Cobaugh Spouse: Donald M. Kunkle Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Charles "Buss", John P. & Weldon O. Cobaugh Survived By: Husband; son - Lawrence D. Kunkle (h/o Anita); grandchildren - Christine Boroff (w/o Kevin), Randall & Lisa Kunkle; great-grandchildren - Alex & ariana Boroff, Taylor & Macayl Kunkle; siblings - Albert Cobaugh (h/o Marion), Arthur (h/o Vivian), Donald (h/o Mildred), Betty Walker, Florabelle Cobaugh; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Irwin Union Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 4 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________