OBIT EXTRACTS: Surnames beginning with: "V" http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Name: VALENTINE, Maria Michelle Died: 30 Sep 2006; Sidman Born: 7 Jan 1967; Barnesboro Parents: Charles W. & Mary Margaret (Ratchford) Leitenberger Survived By: Parents, children - Lauren Tucker, Cassandra Cosgrove, Taylor Matay; brothers - William Leitenberger, Thomas Leitenberger, Richard Ratchford; sister - Erin Ratchford Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 1 Sep 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VALENTINE, Maria Michelle Died: 30 Sep 2006; Sidman Born: 7 Jan 1967; Barnesboro Parents: Charles W. & Mary Margaret (Ratchford) Leitenberger Survived By: Parents; children - Lauren Tucker, Cassandra Cosgrove, Taylor Matay; brothers - William, Thomas, & Richard; sister - Erin Ratchford Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VanSICKEL, Hazel I. Died: 29 Apr 2002; Laurel Crest Manor, Ebensburg Born: 3 Oct 1904; Mahaffey Parents: James & Emma (Lee) Lee Spouse: Monroe C. VanSickel Prec. Death: Parents; husband; 9 brothers & sisters. Last member of immediate family. Survived By: Numerous nieces & nephews Buried: Mt. Zion Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 30 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VARGO, Eva Died: 30 Aug 2006; Martinsburg, Blair Co. Born: 24 Oct 1925; Paint Twp. Parents: Fedor & Helen (Kimock) Gerula Spouse: Steve Vargo (m. 13 Jun 1943) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Mike, Paul, Andrew, Frank; sisters - Ann Dahut, Verna Miller, Catherine Stofoko; number of infant brothers & sisters Survived By: Husband; sons - Leonard S. (h/o Jane Garda), James L. (h/o Carmen Luz Lohman); daughter - Helen "Sis" M. Turner; sisters - Margaret Latchney, Mary Fox, Helen Oldham, Pauline Koval; brothers - Pete Gerula, John Gerula; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren Buried: Bedford County Memorial Park Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Sep 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VARNER, Emma Mae Died: 15 Jul 1980; Lee Hospital Born: 19 Dec 1917; Johnstown Parents: Morris & Elizabeth (Rummel) Teeter Spouse: Leslie Glenn Varner Prec. Death: Parents; husband; sisters - Helen & Arbutus; brothers - Roy & Kenneth Survived By: Children - Warren E., Janice Winogrodski (w/o John Jr.); 8 grandchildren; siblings - Fern Bloom, Ruth Blasic, Leona Seeley, Vivian Raymore, Warren Dean Buried: Benshoff Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 28 Obit Date: 17 Jul 1980 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: VARNER, Genevieve Died: 29 Jan 2004; Johnstown Born: 15 Jul 1932; Johnstown Parents: Casimir & Julia (Czyrnik) Rajter Spouse: Rayford J. Varner, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; husband; brother - Leo Rajter Survived By: Children - Julia S. Michaels (w/o Denis P.), Rayford J. Jr. (h/o Kateri Goch), Christine L. Varner; grandchildren - Douglas & Jessice Varner, Julianna, Veronica & Danielle Michaels; brother - Casimir Rajter, Jr. Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 30 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VAVREK, Lucy G. Died: 16 Jan 2004; UPMC Lee Regional Hospital Born: 19 Nov 1918; Johnstown Parents: John & Mary (Senko) Vavrek Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Mary E. & Pauline Resick; brothers - Albert & John A. Vavrek Survived By: Sister - Margaret Rose; brother - Emil Vavrek; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 17 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VAVREK. Lucy G. Died: 16 Jan 2004 Born: (age 85) Buried: SS Peter & Paul Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 18 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VERBANO, Helen L. Died: 30 Oct 2004; UPMC Lee Regional Born: 29 Jul 1929; Conemaugh Parents: Peter & Tatiana (Chudlik) Ferbiak Spouse: Joseph R. Verbano Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Paul; sisters - Mary & Ann Survived By: Husband; sons - Russell (h/o Barbara Boryk), Raymond (h/o Laura Martin); grandchildren - Chad, Josh, Jessica, Katie, Michelle Buried: St. Anthony Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VERBANO, Helen L. Died: 30 Oct 2004 Born: (age 75) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VERDAVOIR, Laiken M. Died: 10 Jan 2004; Children's Hospital Born: 10 Oct 2001; Altoona Parents: Ronald Verdavoir Sr. & Lisa Kutruff Prec. Death: Grandfathers - Lucine Verdavoir & Jerome Kutruff Survived By: Parents; sister - Aubrey Kutruff; brother - Ronald Verdavoir Jr.; grandmothers - Martha Verdavoir & Carol Kutruff; aunts, uncles & cousins Buried: St. Lawrence Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 12 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VEROSTICK< Roberta "Boo" (Forosisky) Died: 2 Jul 2002; Geistown Born: 24 Mar 1935; Johnstown Parents: Walter & Elmira (Corle) Livingston Spouse: Lloyd Verostick Prec. Death: Daughter - Lynne Survived By: Parents; husband; children - Mark (h/o Nancy Scott), Robin Forosisky, Sue Shaw (w/o Scott), Kara Vitanzo (w/o Peter Jr.); grandchildren - Scott, Brian, Sarah, Kate, Walter & Peter; sister - Mary Himmer; nephew - Michael; step-children - Barry (h/o Linda Miller), Debra Oliver (w/o Joseph), Pamela, Timoth (h/o Dianne Weaver), Terri Morway, Cathy Gawlas (w/o Greg), Stacy Meyers; step-grandchildren - Matthew, Travis, Evan, Michael, Melissa, Stephen, C.J., Corey, Ryan, Nicole, Ethan, Frankie, & Angela; step-great-granddaughter - Madelyn. Buried: Richland Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VICIC, Anna L. Died: 30 May 2002; Williamsport Born: 17 Jun 1928; Beaverdale Parents: Stefan & Terezia (Durdan) Lazorisak Spouse: John B. Vicic (m. 46 yrs) Prec. Death: Husband (d. 26 Nov 2000); parents; sister - Mary Honymar; brothers - George & Nicholas Survived By: Regina Vicic; granddaughter - BreAnna Cherry; brother - Alex Lazorisak; sister - Agnes Kuska Buried: Wildwood Cemetery; Williamsport Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jun 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VIGNA, Louis A., Sr. Died: 4 Nov 2004 Born: 1 Aug 1932 Parents: Leonard & Marie (Guzzi) Vigna Spouse: Clara Magro (m. 53 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Nancy Johncola Survived By: Wife; children - Louis A. Jr. (h/o Catherine Danelli), Patrick L. (h/o Carol S. Zilke), Amma Marie Palm; grandchildren - Julina Marie Palm, Joshua Vigna; siblings - Patrick L. (h/o Helen Penna), Margaret Whatmore (w/o Alan); many nieces & nephews Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VIGNA, Louis A., Sr. Died: 4 Nov 2004 Born: (age 72) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VINGLISH, Phyllis Died: 31 Mar 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 24 Mar 1928; Carrolltown, PA Parents: John & Catherine (Dunegan) Eckenrode Spouse: John Vinglish Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 27 May 2000); brothers - Paul, Dave, Robert, & Merle; sister - Orlena Springer Survived By: Sons - Brian (h/o Cathy Naylor), Blaine (h/o Nancy Crossman), Robert (h/o Lisa Davidson) & Steve (h/o Brenda Hite); grandchildren - Jason, Justin, Brad, Bobby, Danielle, Brittany, Joshua, & Alyson. Sister of Harold "Howdy" (h/o Edna Troxler), Gene; brother-in-law - Cecil Springer; sisters-in-law - Rose Eckenrode, Mary Louise Eckenrode, Bertie Eckenrode Buried: St. Thomas Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VINGLISH, Phyllis Died: 31 Mar 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 24 Mar 1928; Carrolltown Parents: John & Catherine (Dunegan) Eckenrode Spouse: John Vinglish Prec. Death: Husband (d. 27 May 2000); brothers - Paul, Dave, Robert & Merle; sister - Orlena Springer Survived By: Sons - Brian (h/o Cathy Naylor), Blaine (h/o Nancy Crossman), Robert (h/o Lisa Davison), Steve (h/o Brenda Hite); grandchildren - Jason, Justin, Brad, Bobby, Danielle, Brittany, Joshua & Alyson; sister - Harold "Howdy" (h/o Edna Troxler), Gene; brother-in-law - Cecil Springer; sisters-in-law - Rose Eckenrode, Mary Louise Eckenrode, Bertie Eckenrode Buried: St. Thomas Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 1 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VISOVICH, Thomas J. Died: 31 May 2002; The Manor Born: 2 Jul 1925; Windber Parents: Pete & Mary (Pitera) Visovich Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Joseph, Frank, Louis, John; sisters - Mary Maillie, Nellie Totino Survived By: Siblings - Helen Rupnick, Veronica Maillie, Julia Cortellini, Josephine Lucas; sister-in-law - Ethel Visovich; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. John's Cemetery; Windber Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 2 Jun 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VIVIAN, Shirley A. Died: 8 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 17 Oct 1927; Johnstown Parents: Lester C. & Alma (Vorhauer) McClelland Spouse: (1) Walter Boyd Blough; (2) William F. Vivian Prec. Death: Parents; both husbands; sister - Olive M. McClelland; brothers - Robert & Victor Grant; granddaughter - Tracy L. Vivian Survived By: Children - Gary Lee (h/o Marie Berkebile), Cheryl A. Yocum, William B., & Karen L. Post; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother - Marlin Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VIVIAN, Shirley A. Died: 8 Jan 2004 Born: (age 76) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 11 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VLASIC, Ann Died: 3 Jul 2003 Parents: Michael & Nancy (Hybric) Finui Spouse: Nickolas A. Vlasic, Sr. Prec. Death: Parents; siblings - John, George, Joseph Survived By: Son - Nickolas A. Vlasic, Jr.; siblings - Katherine Brodala, Frank Finui, Pete Finui; nieces & nephews Buried: Elmora, PA Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 13 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VOIGT, Diana (Pietron) Died: 4 Jul 2005; Ferndale Born: 12 Aug 1948; Johnstown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VonLENEN, Debra Died: 30 Jun 2004; Portage Born: 20 Mar 1956; Roaring Spring Parents: Robert S. & Emma (Wentz) Miller Prec. Death: Father; brother - Robert R. Survived By: Mother; sons - Xi & Jes; grandchildren - Kara, Jaden, & Jessica; siblings - Demaris North, Troy, Billy Jo; sister-in-law - Nina Buried: Dunmyer Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Jul 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VORE, Stella A. Died: 8 Aug 1961; Norristown Born: (age 58); Somerset Co. Parents: William C. & Minnie (Shumaker) Blough Spouse: Joseph S. Vore Prec. Death: Husband (d. 1955) Survived By: Parents; 2 daughters - Dorothy Gilser (w/o DeWayne), Mrs. Eleanor Reyner; 3 grandchildren; siblings - Clarence Blough, Ruth Bender (w/o Forest), Norman, Earl, Martin, Ella Mae Gramling (w/o Donald) Buried: Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Norristown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 18 Obit Date: 10 Aug 1961 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: VRANICH, Max J. Died: 2 Jul 2002; Indiana, PA Born: 13 Mar 1933; Johnstown Parents: Michael & Durinka (Matalejan) Lugar-Vranich Spouse: Phyllis Lear Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Anna Louise Rapp, Margaret Ferrari; brothers - Joseph Vranich, Frank Lugar Survived By: Son - Timothy (h/o Gail Johnson); daughter - Mary Lester (w/o Keith); former wife; grandsons - Bryce, Matthew & Nathan; siblings - Verna Cybert, Elizabeth Rosko, Steve Vranich, Agnes Baltus, John Vranich Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 3 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: VUCKOVICH, Josephine D. "Jo" Died: 29 Jan 2004 Born: 2 Nov 1928; Johnstown Parents: Frank & Dorothy Sunseri Spouse: Fred Vuckovich (m. 24 Jul 1954) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 21 Aug 1979) Survived By: Son - David (h/o Barb); daughter - Sandy Spankie (w/o Steve); grandson - Joshua Vuckovich; uncle - Tom Bladen; aunts - Ruth Mooney, Zora Filipovich; sisters-in-law - Dorothy Vuckovich (OR), Dorothy Vuckovich (MI), Joyce Vuckovich, Rosemary Vuckovich, Mary King; several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; great-great nieces and nephews Buried: Crestwood Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 30 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________