OBIT: Dewey "Bones" VILLA, 2002, Jerome, Somerset County, PA
  
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  Dewey "Bones" Villa, 76, of Jerome died June 7, 2002 at Memorial
  Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born March 31, 1926 in Johnstown.  Son of
  Stanko and Kathryn (Vidich) Villa.  Preceded in death by parents, son
  Clay "Dude," and brothers Marko, Mike, Lucky, Stanley and Nick. 
  Survived by daughters, Joylyn married to Alex Nicoletti, Jennerstown,
  Diana married to Clifford Thomas, Johnstown, Susan married to Scott
  Berkebile, Johnstown, and Sally, married to Jeffrey Kimmick,
  Boswell.  Grandchildren, Ann, Todd, Jason, Michelle, Terri,
  Christopher, Casey, Adam, and Bryan.  Five great-grandchildren,
  brother Mitch of Portsmouth, Va., sister, Stella, married to Robert
  N. Itkulinec, Johnstown, and several nieces and nephews.  Member of
  St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church, Johnstown; New Baltimore,
  Greater Ferndale and Paradise Valley Sportsmens Clubs, Hollsopple
  Post 8861 VFW, Jerome Nest 556 Polish Falcons, and lifetime member of
  Jerome Post 882 American Legion.  He was also a member of numerous
  other clubs and organizations.  Army veteran of World War II, having
  served with the 42nd Infantry.  Earned a Purple Heart and was
  discharged with honors.  Retired employee of the former US Steel,
  Johnstown.  He enjoyed hunting, being in the outdoors and spending
  time with his grandsons, other family and friends at his camp in New
  Baltimore.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at
  Hoffman Funeral Home, Route 403 and Church Road, Davidsville, where
  Pomen will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday.  Prayer service at the funeral
  home 10 a.m. Monday followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at
  St. Nicholas Church.  Very Rev. Dr. Nedeljko Grgurevich.  Interment,
  Grandview Cemetery.  Graveside military rite by Menoher Post 155 VFW
  Ritual Team.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the
  Hollsopple Senior Center, Hollsopple, Pa. 15935, or St. Nicholas
  Orthodox Church, St. Clair Road, Johnstown, Pa. 15905.
  
  Daily American, July 8, 2002
  
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