OBIT EXTRACTS: Surnames beginning with: "L" http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Name: LaBUDA, Johanna M. Died: 5 Jul 2005; Laurelwood Care Center Born: 17 Dec 1907; Johnstown Parents: John & Elizabeth (Patrick) LaBuda Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Frances Gilliland; brother - John. Last surviving member of immediate family. Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LACUE, Leonard Charles Died: 31 Jan 2004 Born: (age 56) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Feb 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LACUE, Leonard Charles Died: 31 Jan 2004; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 25 Apr 1947; Johnstown Parents: Albert & Ruth (Wicks) Lacue Prec. Death: Father Survived By: Mother; sister - Kathleen A. Custer (w/o Larry); nephew - Jeremy L. Truscello Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Feb 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LANEY, Daniel C. Died: 8 Jan 2004; Strongstown Born: (age 50) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 11 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LANEY, Daniel C. Died: 8 Jan 2004; Strongtown Born: 16 Oct 1953; Indiana Parents: Glenn T. & Nellie (Hollen) Laney Spouse: Pamela DeArmy Prec. Death: Brother - Randy Survived By: Parents; wife; sons - Michael, Adam (h/o Melissa Oris); grandchildren - Madison Ryan Laney, Devon Michael & Donovan Daniel Laney (twins), Jarod Minzer; brother - Merle Robert Laney Buried: Pineland Cemetery; Strongstown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LANTZY, Zula Mae Died: 19 Jan 2004; North East Born: 13 Feb 1908; Green Twp. Parents: John G. & Mary Ellen (McAnulty) Lamar Spouse: Stuart J. Lantzy Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1995); son - James Lantzy; daughter - Anna Mae Morgan (d. 2000); sisters - Lula Lantzy & Faye Shank; brothers - James Boyd Lamar, Floyd Lamer, John Loy Lamer, Raymond Lamer Survived By: Son - John Philip (h/o Jeanne); daughters - Mary Lea Lantzy, B. J. Bucholtz (w/o Don), Peggy Lou Saraf (w/o John); sisters - Zelma Jarvis, Orpha McCombs & Lila Luchey; brothers - Donald Lamer, Kay Lamer, Lloyd Lamer; son-in-law - Norman Morgan; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter Buried: McDowell Cemetery; Green Twp. Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAPE, Ethel Mae Died: 2 Nov 2006; Somerset Born: 21 Jul 1917; Somerset Township Parents: Milton A. & Margie Viola (Stahl) Baker Spouse: Clarence Henry Lape Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 30 Jul 2002); brother - Elwood Baker Survived By: Children - Ronald C. (h/o Linda Vitril), Mrs. Lynn (Joyce M.) Richard; 4 grandchildren - Todd R. Lape (h/o Kathryn), Mrs. John (Lisa) Mazziotta), Mrs. Sal (Michelle) Messina, Kirk A. Lape (h/o Jennifer); great-grandchildren - Dylan & Joey Messina, Tyler and Alissa Mazziotta, Nadia & Natalie Lape, & Abigail Lape. Sister of Mrs. Jack (Hazel Ruth) Suder Buried: Casebeer Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LaPLANTE, Charzan T. Died: 27 May 2002; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 18 Jan 1924; LaHaurve, France Parents: (age 78) Prec. Death: Parents Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 29 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LaRUE, Robin Shirley Died: 4 Jul 2002 Born: (age 43) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E5 Obit Date: 7 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LaRUE, Robin Shirley Died: 4 Jul 2002; Conemaugh Born: 17 Nov 1958; Newark, NJ Parents: Robert Cook & Shirley Hinton Spouse: Thomas L. LaRue III Prec. Death: Mother; foster parents - Evelyn & Nathaniel Davidson; brother - Willie Lewis Survived By: Father; husband; daughters - Shari Wilder, Colette; grandchildren - Desja, Kiara, & Thomas Wilder; siblings - Sarah Ellis, Faith Gordon, Machea Brown, Rocky Cook, Skeeter Cook, Nathaniel Davidson; nephews - Brian Daniel Hutton; numerous other relatives Buried: Benshoff Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 6 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LASHER, Patricia A. Died: 4 Nov 2006; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 56) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LASLO, Nancy M. Died: 19 Apr 2002; Susquehanna Twp. Born: 21 May 1943; Johnstown Parents: Edison & Violet (Chase) Eichelberger Spouse: Stephen G. Laslo (m. 58 yrs.) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; sons - Stephen E., Gregory E. Theodore P.; brother - Telford Eichelberger; 7 grandchildren Buried: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 20 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAUER, Georgiana M. Died: 29 Jun 2002; Windber Hospice Born: 22 Oct 1910; Cambria Township Spouse: Elmer Lauer Prec. Death: Parents; grandson; 5 brothers, 1 sister Survived By: Husband; 6 children Buried: Holy Name Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAUFFER, Bessie Died: 27 Dec 1965; Warminster Born: 26 Feb 1885 Parents: George & Anna Eamigh Spouse: Ronald Lauffer Prec. Death: Husband; daughter - Mrs. Erlamond Roberts Survived By: Children - George, Mrs. Vera Williams, Mrs. Martha McCarty, Ronald, Mrs. Betty Butts, Charles; brother - Charles Buried: Prospect Cemetery; Portage Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 22 Obit Date: 29 Dec 1965 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: LAUFFER, George F., Jr. Died: 10 Mar 1966; Pittsburgh Born: 4 Jan 1927; South Fork Parents: George & Ethel (Lewis) Lauffer Spouse: Alma Rouser Survived By: Parents; wife; children - Lora-Lynn, Mark, Wesley; siblings - Mrs. Jeanne Baker, Bruce Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 22 Obit Date: 11 Mar 1966 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: LAUFFER, George Francis Died: 13 Jan 1981; Auburndale, FL Born: 18 Jul 1903; Portage Parents: Ronald & Bessie (Ameigh) Lauffer Spouse: Ethel V. Lauffer Survived By: Wife; daughter - Mrs. Jeanne Baker; son - Bruce V. Lauffer; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings - Vera Williams, Betty Butts, Charles Lauffer Buried: Manor Church Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 46 Obit Date: 14 Jan 1981 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: LAURITO, Frederick D. Died: 2 Jul 2002; Patton Born: 10 Aug 1926; Patton Parents: Agostino & Philomena (Benvenuto) Laurito Spouse: Mary June Winsko (m. 20 Oct 1962) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Theresa Laurito; infant son - Baby Boy Laurito Survived By: Wife; son - Gary Laurito; siblings - Josephine Lanoy, Patrick Laurito, Dr. Angelo Laurito, James Laurito; numerous nieces 7 nephews Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: B11 Obit Date: 5 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAURITO, Frederick D. Died: 2 Jul 2002; Patton Born: 10 Aug 1926; Patton Parents: Augustine & Philomena (Venuto) Laurito Spouse: Mary June Winsko (m. 20 Oct 1962) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Thersa Laurito; infant son - Baby Boy Laurito Survived By: Wife; son - Gary Laurito; siblings - Josephine Lanoy, Patrick Laurito, Dr. Angelo Laurito, James Laurito; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAWHEAD, Linda Died: 12 Jan 204; UPMC Shadyside Born: 12 Sep 1959; Elk City, OK Parents: George R. "Ron" Lichtenfels, Sr., * Joanna (McAdams) Lichtenfels-Policichio Spouse: Dean Lawhead (m. 27 yrs) Prec. Death: Father Survived By: Mother (w/o Thomas Policichio); husband; son - Casey (h/o Heather Robinson); daughter - Courtney; granddaughters - Taylynn & Kameri Lawhead; siblings - George Lichtenfels Jr. (h/o Brenda Shetler), Cheryl (w/o Donald Miller) Buried: Bethel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 16 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAWHEAD, Linda Died: 12 Jan 2004; UPMC Shadyside Born: 12 Sep 1959; Elk City, OK Parents: George R. "Ron" Lichtenfels, Sr., & Joanna (McAdams) Lichtenfels-Policichio Spouse: Dean Lawhead (m. 27 yrs) Prec. Death: Father Survived By: Mother (w/o Thomas Policichio); husband/ son - Casey (h/o Heather Robinson); daughter - Courtney; granddaughters - Taylynn & Kameri Lawhead; siblings - George Lichtenfels Jr. (h/o Brenda Shetler), Cheryl (w/o Donald Miller) Buried: Bethel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 15 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAYTON, Irvin W. "Rusty" Died: 17 Jan 2004; York Hospital Born: 5 Oct 1948; Johnstown Parents: Clarence & Christine (Jones) Layton Spouse: Vicki L. Davis (m. 4 Apr 1981) Prec. Death: Parents; mother-in-law - Faye (Barkley) Loushe Survived By: Wife; 3 sons - Ricky Layton, David Layton (h/o Christine Staib), Aaron Layton; 2 daughters - Heather Roberts (w/o William), Kimberly Swope; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters - Connie Way (w/o Elmer James), Sharon Haney (w/o William "Bill"), Christine Parks (w/o Robert); father-in-law - Donald Loushe; 2 brothers-in-law - Robert Davis (h/o Eva Cole), Dennis Davis; sister-in-law - Marla Knisley (w/o Robert); numerous nieces & nephews Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 19 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LAYTON, Vivianne R. Died: 31 Aug 2004; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 2 Dec 1956; Johnstown Parents: John J. & Irene (Greene) Rosiek Spouse: Joseph C. Layton, Sr. (m. 25 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; son - Shayne Survived By: Husband; daughters - Kizy M. Rosiek, Leaonzia Layton; son - Joseph C. Jr.; grandchildren - Roderick A. & Akasha Roziek; brothers - Steve & John Jr. Rosiek; sisters - Kay, Jenine Hart; several nieces & nephews Buried: Headricks Union Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEABHART, Robert M. "Bob" Died: 7 Jan 2004 Spouse: Audrey Thomas Survived By: Wife; sons - Robert Thomas Leabhart, David William Leabhart; daughter - Amy Jo Blackwell; brother - John W. Leabhart MD; 6 grandchildren Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEABHART, Robert M. "Bob" Died: 7 Jan 2004 Born: (age 73) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 9 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEADER, Lela A. Died: 3 Apr 2002; UPMC Bedford Memorial Hosp. Born: 28 Mar 1924; Everett Parents: Alberta (Smyers) Bussard Spouse: William Leader Prec. Death: Husband (d. 5 Jul 1986); a grandchild Survived By: Children - Nancy (w/o Carl Good), William Leader Jr., Everett, Randy (h/o Diane), Sallie (w/o Jonathan Bonchi); 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren Buried: Everett Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEAN, Gene R. "Dino" Died: 5 May 2002; Central City Born: 9 Aug 1944; Windber Parents: Nathan Lean & Beatrice Custer Prec. Death: Parents; grandparents; niece - Becky Survived By: Stepfather - Fred Pruss; numerous brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & great-nieces & nephews Buried: Daley Cemetery; Cairnbrook Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 7 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEE, Clark R. Died: 28 Mar 2002; Windber Born: 11 Jun 1926; Nanty Glo Parents: John Henry, Sr., & Naomi H. (Noble) Lee Prec. Death: Parents; siblings - John H. Jr., Robert, Elizabeth Bere, Catherine Przywarski, Mary Travic, E. Helen Weimer, Emma Yingling, & Margaret Irene McGough Survived By: Brothers - Charles (h/o Phyllis) & Kenneth (h/o Bessie) Lee; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Pineland Cemetery; Strongstown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 3 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEE, James Russell, Jr. Died: 2 Sep 1937; near Bel Air, MD Born: (age 20) Parents: Congressman & Mrs. J. Russel Leech Survived By: Parents; uncle - Dr. James Taylor; 3 sisters Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune Obit Date: 2 Sep 1937 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: LEECH, James Russell, Jr. Died: 2 Sep 1932; near Bel Air, MD Parents: Mr. & Mrs. J. Russell Leech Survived By: Grandmother - Mrs. Ellen (Gore) Taylor; uncle - Dr. James T. Taylor Buried: Lloyd Cemetery; Ebensburg Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune Obit Date: 3 Sep 1937 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: LEEDOM, Helen A. Died: 4 Jan 2004 Born: (age 82) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEEDOM, Helen A. Died: 4 Jan 2004; UPMC, Johnstown Born: 18 Feb 1921 Parents: Vasil & Helen (Belichak) Hronchak Spouse: Earl Charles Leedom Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brothers - George & John Hronchak Survived By: Sisters - LtCol Mary Connolly (ret'd), Veronica Hronchak; brothers - Basil "Bill" (h/o Nadine), & Paul Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEFEBURE, Blanche H. Died: 20 Jan 2004; Miners Medical Center Born: 30 Sep 1919, Racoon Parents: Alexander & Florence (Urbane) Hennequant Spouse: Henry Lefebure Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughter - Jeannie; brothers - Alexander, Adolph, Florent, William & Joseph Survived By: Children - Nancy Carpinello, Henry Lefebure (h/o Andrea), 5 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother - Alfred Henico Buried: Union Cemetery; Hastings Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEFTWICH, Charles W. (Dr.) Died: 27 Jan 2004 Born: 1 Mar 1929; Johnstown Parents: William S. & Deane B. Leftwich Spouse: Patricia Grace Tweeddale (m. 13 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; son - Charles M. Leftwich; daughter - Gail Leftwich; brother - N. Henry Leftwich; sister - Ann Wright; nephews - Hank Leftwich, Bill & Jim Wright; sisters-in-law - Jeanne L. Malkani, Kathleen Durik; nieces - Susan Leftwich, Lisa Gindelsperger, Kathryn Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Feb 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEHMAN, Lavada M. Died: 23 Feb 1960; Memorial Hospital Born: 3 Mar 1912; Bedford County Parents: Samuel S. & Clarissa (Mock) Rouzer Spouse: John R. Lehman Survived By: Husband; brother - Ord Buried: Thomas Mennonite Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 22 Obit Date: 25 Feb 1960 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: LEJA, Bernard D. Died: 9 Nov 2004; Lilly Born: 30 Oct 1919; Portage Parents: John & Mary Leja Spouse: Helen Homerich Prec. Death: Parents; wife; brother - Stanley; sister - Nellie Survived By: Children - David, John, Judy Byers (w/o Richard); siblings - Caroline Behe, Andrew, Frank, Irene Leja, Jean Schrift; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Brigid Cemetery; Lilly Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LENTZ, Paul A. Died: 2 Nov 2004 Born: (age 85) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LENTZ, Paul A. Died: 2 Nov 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 13 Oct 1919; Johnstown Parents: Albert & Nora (Alwine) Lentz Spouse: R. Marie Suhaycek (m. 56 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Mildred Leckey (d. 25 Oct 2004) Survived By: Wife; children - James P. (h/o Betty Pirtle), twins - Gerald A. (h/o Kathleen Ceglar & Joanne M. Hancharick (w/o Joseph); grandchildren - Bethany & Rebecca Lentz, Michael & Jamie Hancharick, Sarah Lentz; brother - Donald (h/o Betty Frombach); brothers-in-law - Paul Leckey & John Suhaycek (h/o Betty Oleksak); numerous nephews & nieces Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LESCZNSKE, Annselene Died: 29 Oct 2006; Windber Hospice Born: 13 Apr 1951; Wilmore Parents: Victor, Sr., & Agnes (Smilnak) Lescznske Survived By: Parents; brothers - Victor, Jr. (h/o JoAnn Novak), Gregory (h/o Susan Nanna); nephew - Christian Buried: St. Bartholomew Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LESLIE, Gerald I. Jiggs Died: 18 Apr 2002; Miners Hospital, Hastings Born: 4 Jan 1927; Spangler Parents: Clair Sr. & Elizabeth (Reffner) Leslie Spouse: Evelyn Richards (m. 54 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; infant great-grandchild; brothers - Clair Jr., Ray, Paul, John, & Alex; sister - Gladys Bennett Survived By: Wife; children - Karen (w/o Terry Neely), Diana (w/o Richard Smith), Gerald Jr. Jiggers, Timothy (h/o Cathy Barr), James (h/o Mary Andresky); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings - Don Leslie, Roy Leslie, Roy Leslie, Betty Moyer Buried: North Barnesboro Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 19 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEVENTRY, Theresa R. Died: 10 Jan 2004; Johnstown Born: (age 22) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 12 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEVENTRY, Theresa R. Died: 10 Jan 2004; Johnstown Born: 25 Sep 1981; Johnstown Parents: Gerald & Kathleen (Farabaugh) Leventry Prec. Death: Maternal grandparents - Martin & Grace (McGough) Farabaugh Survived By: Parents; siblings - Sandra (w/o Robert Schmude), Wendy (w/o Marc Fiddler), Granite (h/o Julie Rey), Randolf Leventry; numerous nephews; paternal grandparents - Robert & Pauline (Evans) Leventry Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 13 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEWIS, Anna B. "Beatrice" Died: 3 Apr 2002 Born: 29 May 1910; Portage Parents: Edward & Laura (Diehl) Wilson Spouse: Harry Lewis, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; husband; daughter - Marlene May; sister - Hilda; brothers - Merle, Gerald & Delbert; granddaughter - Yvonne Survived By: Children - Jack (h/o Mildred McConnel), Duane (h/o Rita Dougherty), Thomas (h/o Estelle Harwell), Janet (w/o John Fara), Nancy (w/o Charles Eckenrode) & Harry Jr. (h/o Selma Kirsch); 22 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren Buried: Amsbry Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 4 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LEWIS, Lovira Died: 31 Oct 2006; Ebensburg Born: 13 May 1909; Huntingdon, UT Parents: Alfred & Sara Susanna (Hunt) Chidester Spouse: Clair Lewis Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 10 Mar 1981); son - Clair; daughter - Ella Loushart; granddaughter - Kathleen Gary; great-grandchildren - Dwayne & Christopher Holton; daughter-in-law - Alice Curley; sons-in-law - William McGuire, Robert Houck, Jack Rusher & Andrew Bukovitz; sisters - Phoebe Giles, Juliette Dean, Amelia Strakey, Sarah Young, Wanda Jonson, Alta Atwood, Lapreal Wayman, Susanna Berry, & Maria Hill; brothers - William, Levi, Lynn & John. Last member of immediate family. Survived By: Children - John William, Janet Lorraine McGuire, Verna Houck, Erma Rusher, Joan Bukovitz, Zelma Atwood; 26 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren & great-great-grandchildren. Buried: Amsbry Union Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LICHENFELS, Mervin Wade Died: 31 Aug 2006; Indiana Born: 6 Aug 1933; Clyde Parents: Glenn & Doradeane Boring Lichtenfels Spouse: Roberta Bennett (m. 28 Mar 1953) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Wife; children - Timothy (h/o Cindy), Joni Melnick (w/o James), Alan Lichtenfels; granddaughter - Lauren Melnick Buried: Blairsville Cemetery; Blairsville Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Sep 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LINDEMAN, Nevin E. Died: 5 Apr 2002; Friedens R.D. Born: (age 88) Buried: (Cremated) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LINGLE, John Died: 2 Apr 1930; Wilmore Born: 1841; Wilmore Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lingle Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Pringle (m. 1869) Prec. Death: Wife; 2 children in infancy Survived By: Daughters - Mrs. Lyman Sherbine; Miss Sara A. Lingle Buried: Lutheran Church cemetery Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune News. Page: 17 Obit Date: 3 Apr 1930 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: LINGLE, John Died: 2 Apr 1930; Wilbore (sic) Parents: Nicholas Lingle Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune News. Page: 10 Obit Date: 7 Apr 1930 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: LINK, Thomas G., Jr. "Kicker" Died: 26 Nov 2005 Born: (age 81) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 29 Nov 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LINT, Roy E. Died: 1 Dec 2004; Windber Born: (age 80) Buried: St. John Cantius Cemetery; Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LINT, Roy E. Died: 1 Dec 2004; Windber Born: 3 Apr 1924; Brandenville, PA Parents: William & Bertha (Frye) Lint Spouse: Suzanne Gererd Prec. Death: Parents; wife; son - Jerome; brothers - Kenneth & Earl; sister - Iva Funk Survived By: Children - Michael, Morris (h/o Carole Cihonski), Larry (h/o Linda Martin), Paul, Audree Lint, Nancy Hawn (w/o Fred), Anne Horvath (w/o Don), Elizabeth Petrilla (w/o John), Bernadette Pavis (w/o Stephen); siblings - William, Mary Lou Miller, Erma Downs; 18 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren Buried: St. John Cantius Cemetery; Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LIPPLE, Harold A. Died: 28 Mar 2002; Altoona, PA Born: 10 Oct 1911; St. Benedict Parents: Andrew J. & Elizabeth (Huber) Lipple Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Marie Conrad Survived By: Sisters - Ophelia Whalen & Helen Hetrick; nephews - Glenn H. Hetrick, Ralph D. Conrad, Michael A. Conrad; numerous great-nephews & nieces Buried: St Monica Cemetery; Chest Springs Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LIPPLE, Harold A. Died: 28 Mar 2002; Altoona, PA Born: 10 Oct 1911; St. Benedict, PA Parents: Andrew J. & Elizabeth (Huber) Lipple Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Marie Conrad Survived By: Sisters - Ophelia Whalen, Helen Hetrick; nephews - Glenn H. Hetrick, Ralph D. Conrad, Michael A. Conrad; numerous nephews & nieces Buried: St. Monica Cemetery; Chest Springs, PA Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LITZINGER, Lois J. Died: 6 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 12 Nov 1923; Stoystown Parents: Homer F. & Jennie M. (Gindlesperger) Shaffer Spouse: Wade R. Litzinger Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 7 Jul 1998); brothers - Roy, John, Robert, Fred & Paul (killed in WWII); sisters - Helen Darr, Myrtle Zimmerman Survived By: Children - Roger (h/o Linda Wise), Kathy (w/o Larry Kessler), James (h/o Karen Horan); grandchildren - Randy Litzinger; Laurie (w/o Geoffrey Swanson), Julie & Molly Kessler, Rachael & Will Litzinger; brothers - Carl & Donald Shaffer; sister - Verna Boyer Buried: Grandview Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LLOYD, Lee W. Died: 3 Nov 2006; Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Born: 10 Sep 1926; Johnstown Parents: Joseph & Ada Shumaker (Grove) Lloyd Prec. Death: Parents; Survived By: Brother - William (h/o Sara Lane); niece - Cindy L. (w/o Thomas Hayostek) Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LOBASH, Mary Matilda Died: 17 Jan 2004; Western AZ Regional Medical Center Born: 17 Oct 1914; Johnstown Parents: Paul & Elizabeth (Yeager) Balough Spouse: Michael Lobash (m. 63 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - John, Paul, Steve, Joseph, Julius; sister - Helen Straver Survived By: Husband Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 31 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LOBASH, Michael Died: 29 Sep 2004; Bullhead City, AZ Born: 2 Jun 1911; Johnstown Parents: Frank & Mary (Glovach) Lobash Spouse: Mary M. Balough Prec. Death: Parents; wife; sisters - Helen, Mary, & Grace; brothers - John & Frank Survived By: Sister - Ethel Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LOHR, Robert A. "Bob" Died: 20 Apr 2002; Bert Fish Medical Center Born: 7 Nov 1929; Boxwell Parents: Lester J. & Gladys Ayers Lohr Spouse: Edna K. Ashbrook (m. 53 yrs) Prec. Death: Brother - Lester J. Lohr, Jr.; sisters - Frances McIntire, Susan Lohr; daughter - Susan G. Astor; grandson - Stanley W. Astor Survived By: Wife; children - Janet L. Roach (w/o David P.), Doris C. Johnston (w/o Chuck), Donald D. Lohr, James A. Lohr (h/o Peggy); brothers - David A. Lohr, William Lohr; sister - Florence Brockunier; grandchildren - Tracy L. Astor, Patrick L. Way, Tara K. Way, Michael B. & Jennifer Rosenberg, James D. & Christin J. Roach, Matthew R. & Michael A. Lohr; great-grandchildren - Sydney Elizabeth Roach & Patrick Isaiah Way; cousins, nieces & nephews Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 26 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Arnold H. Died: 26 Mar 2002 Born: (age 54) Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Arnold H. Died: 26 Mar 2002 Born: (age 54) Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Irene J. "Rene" Died: 27 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: 6 Jun 1937; Windber Parents: Louis Sr. & Mary (Torok) Mihalko Spouse: Arnold H. Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 26 Mar 2002); sister - Mary Rose Survived By: Daughters - Jennifer (w/o Scott Wagner Sr.) & Jeannine Long; grandchildren - Dezirae, Elmer Jr. & Dyamond Wagner; Spencer Wilson Jr., Irene Wilson, Caryssa & Demetrius Wilson; siblings - nancy Natta, Bertha (w/o Nathan Barefoot), Betty (w/o Meredith Pugh), Louis Mihalko Jr. (h/o Agnes); brother-in-law - Robert Rose Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 30 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Irene J. "Rene" Died: 27 Apr 2002 Born: (age 64) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 29 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Kenneth A. Died: 22 Apr 2002; Latrobe Area Hospital Born: 6 Jun 1924; Summerhill Parents: Albert & Clara (Weinzeirl) Long Spouse: Jean Marie Fresh Prec. Death: Parents; son - Kevin; brother - Harold; 3 infant grandchildren; sisters-in-law - Pauline Long & Patty Ludwig; brothers-in-law - John Schissler & John Fresh; daughter-in-law - Elaine Long Survived By: Wife; children - Rebecca (w/o Eugene Thomas), Suzanne (w/o Joseph Pearson), Kurt (h/o Cheryl Thomas), Canice (w/o Mark Penatzer), Dr. Karl Long, Andrea (w/o Mark Sossong), Nadine (w/o Bruce Standley), Reyne; 24 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings - Clair (h/o Glenda), Leona Schissler; Rosemany Gill (w/o Al), Raymond (h/o Minnie), Camillus (h/o Betty), Lois Whiteford (w/o Bob), Richard (h/o Mary), Grace Heinlein (w/o Jack), Barbara Dumm (w/o Pat), Vera Noll (w/o Ron), Joyce Gregorich (w/o Tom); sisters-in-law - Diana Long & Evelyn Fresh; brother-in-law - Fred Ludwig Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 24 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONG, Kenneth A. Died: 22 Apr 2002 Born: (age 77) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 25 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONGO, Eva L. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Arbutus Park Manor Born: 9 Jan 1929; Allentown, PA Parents: Roland & Nettie (Hartman) VanGilder Spouse: Paul J. Longo Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Betty Bicket, Barbara VanGilder; brother - William Survived By: Husband; children - Greg (h/o Kathy), Denise Spory (w/o Ron); grandsons - Joseph & Jesse; sister - Marjorie Eby (w/o Richard) Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LONGO, Eva L. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Arbutus Park Manor Born: 9 Jan 1929; Allentown, PA Parents: Roland & Nettie (Hartman) VanGilder Spouse: Paul J. Longo Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Betty Bickel, Barbara VanGilder; brother - William Survived By: Husband; children - Greg (h/o Kathy), Denise Spory (w/o Ron); grandsons - Joseph & Jesse; sister- Marjorie Eby (w/o Richard) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LUCAS, Lois Died: 1 Jul 2006; Valley View Haven Born: 17 Dec 1917; Dudley Parents: Jonah & Annie (Black) Reed Spouse: Kenneth Lucas Prec. Death: Parents; husband; 3 brothers - Warren, Willis, Delton Reed; sister - Helena Reed Survived By: Sister - Eleanor Greenawalt; 3 brothers - George Reed, Robert Reed, Charles Reed Buried: Dudley Protestant Cemetery; Dudley Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LUCAS, Rudy Died: 4 Oct 2006; Beverly Health Care, Richland Born: 30 Aug 1915; Boswell Parents: Julius & Veronica (Sabo) Lucas Spouse: Ruthelene Deeds Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 12 Jan 1991); son - Dean; DIL - Patricia Ann (Sopich) Lucas; brother - Jamesway; sister - Mary Hite Survived By: Son - David D. (h/o Linda Charlton); 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandson; sister - Margaret Krause Buried: Mount Zion Cemetery Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LUCAS, Rudy Died: 4 Oct 2006; Beverly Health Care; Richland Born: 30 Aug 1915; Boswell Parents: Julius & Veronica (Sabo) Lucas Spouse: Ruthelene Deeds (m. 50 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; wife (d. 12 Jan 1991); son - Dean; daughter-in-law - Patricia Ann (Sopich) Lucas; brother - Jamesway; sister - Mary Hite Survived By: Son - David D. (h/o Linda Charlton); 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sister - Margaret Krause Buried: Mount Zion Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LUKE, Lauren J. Died: 1 Jul 2003; Windber Hospice Born: 22 Jul 1955; Johnstown Parents: Donald & Muriel (Barnhart) Luke Survived By: Parents; children - Jesse Hibbard, Bethany Joy Hibbard, Shannah & Cody; sisters - Jennifer Colbert, Rebecca Urban, Stephanie Partsch; number of aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 2 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LUZIER, David "Big Dave" Died: 12 Apr 2002; Nanty Glo Born: 11 Mar 1959, Indiana Parents: David C. Luzier & Geneveive Jean Keith Spouse: Debra Smidga Prec. Death: Stepfather - William Buck Keith; infant brother - Jerry Allen Survived By: Wife; step-children - Brandy Smidga; Daniel Teeter (h/o Nicole); grandchildren - Joseph & Jacob; siblings - Jeanie Kay McClellan, Nancy Barnosky, Cynthia Adams, Marvin, Marlene Weaver, Mariah Knisley Buried: United Brethren Cemetery; Belsano Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 14 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LYDIC, John W., Sr. "Jack" Died: 3 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hospital Born: 18 Sep 1921; Johnstown Spouse: Lorraine Elkin (m. almost 53 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; aunt - Ruby Lydic Survived By: Wife; sons - John Jr. (h/o Joyce Hoffman), Kevin A.; daughters - Laurie J. (w/o Richard C. Bowers), Major Maureen A. Lydic; granddaughter - Emily; brothers - Major (Rtd.) Lauren A. (h/o Jane), Danny (h/o Donna), Leroy (h/o Rose); sisters - Beryl Grall, Donna Lydic, Betty (w/o Bob Fitzpatrick) Buried: Forest Lawn Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D5 Obit Date: 4 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: LYDIC, John W., Sr. "Jack" Died: 3 Apr 2002; Select Specialty Hospital Born: (age 80) Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________