Obituaries

Hazel M. Ewing

Hazel M. Ewing

Jan 27, 2005

Hazel M. Embick Ewing, 79, of Greenville, PA formerly of Stoneboro and Clarksburg, PA passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2005 in St. Paul Homes.The daughter of Elmer W. and Alverta L. Wolford Embick, she was born April 29, 1925 in Carroll, Clinton Co., PA.Mrs. Ewing attended school in Centre County and Transylvania Bible School in Freeport, PA. She was...

Joseph M. Stipcak

Joseph M. Stipcak

Jan 25, 2005

Joseph Martin Stipcak, 78, of Black Lick, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.The son of Martin G. and Anna Kubic Stipcak, he was born March 8, 1926 in Palmerton, PA.Mr. Stipcak lived his entire life in Palmerton.Prior to his retirement in 1998, he was employed by Blairsville Machine Products for 36...

Ethel E. Bost

Ethel E. Bost

Jan 16, 2005

Ethel E. Erb Duke Bost, 87, of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2005 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Charles Roy and Anna J. Ross Erb, she was born November 6, 1917 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Bost was a member of the Strangford United Methodist Church and the Blairsville Grange #2012....

Homer Clifford Laughlin

Homer Clifford Laughlin

Jan 14, 2005

Homer Clifford Laughlin, 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, January 14, 2005 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Homer and Olive Ressler Laughlin, he was born December 25, 1921 in Derry Twp., PA.Mr. Laughlin graduated from Derry Twp. High School in 1940 and was a veteran of World War II having served in...

Elizabeth Garonzi

Elizabeth Garonzi

Jan 10, 2005

Elizabeth Garonzi, 102, Greensburg, PA formerly of Lucernemines, PA passed away on Monday, January 10, 2005 at her home.The daughter of Dominico and Maria Garonzi, she was born November 26, 1902 in Rovere' Veronese, Verona, Italy.Mrs. Garonzi was a member of St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lucernemines, PA and was a charter member of the Altar Society at St. Louis....

Albert D. Krall

Albert D. Krall

Jan 5, 2005

Albert D. Krall, 49, of Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze) passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.The son of Albert Bernard Krall and Renilda Chontos Krall Dwojak, he was born May 3, 1955 in McKeesport, PA.Mr. Krall graduated from Norwin High School in 1974 and from the Community College of Allegheny County. He served in the U.S....

N. Grace Kepple

N. Grace Kepple

Jan 4, 2005

N. Grace Dunlap Kepple, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of James B. and Nora G. Dunlap Dunlap, she was born May 25, 1917 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mrs. Kepple was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, PA and also attended Old...

Edgar W. Williams

Edgar W. Williams

Jan 2, 2005

Edgar W. "Blackie" Williams, 91, of Pittsburgh, PA formerly of Derry Twp., PA passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2005 in Scott Twp., Allegheny Co., PA.The son of Howard Wilson and Carrie Maulhallen Williams, he was born September 5, 1913 in Portage, PA.Mr. Williams attended the United Methodist Church, New Alexandria, PA and was a member of the Operating Engineers...

Della P. George

Della P. George

Jan 1, 2005

Della P. Nicholson George, 94, of Hollidaysburg, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2005 in Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg.The daughter of Benjamin and Anzenetta Wagner Nicholson, she was born March 6, 1910 in Derry, PA.Mrs. George was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are a son,...

Michael Beskid

Michael Beskid

Dec 28, 2004

Michael Beskid, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on December 28, 2004 in the Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, PA.The son of John and Solomea Vresilovics Beskid, he was born July 22, 1918 in Bradenville, PA.Mr. Beskid was a self-employed plumber and lived in Blairsville most of his life.He was a veteran of the US Army.Surviving are his wife, Betty...

John E. Walther Jr.

John E. Walther Jr.

Dec 24, 2004

John Edwin Walther, Jr., 83, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Friday, December 24, 2004 at his home.The son of John E. Walther, Sr. and Annabel Glover Walther, he was born May 2, 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mr. Walther was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church and the VFW Post #5821 both of Blairsville.He was...

John R. Oravec

John R. Oravec

Dec 7, 2004

John R. Oravec, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 in the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA.The son of Joseph and Elsie E. Keener Oravec, he was born January 26, 1936 in Coral, PA.Mr. Oravec was a US Navy veteran for 16 years and worked as a painter for Gene Walker...

Nora E. Muir

Nora E. Muir

Dec 2, 2004

Nora E. Penrose Muir, 89, of Mansfield, Ohio formerly of Blairsville, PA (Socialville) passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2004 at her home.The daughter of Leslie E. and Susan E. Lichtenfelt Penrose, she was born April 14, 1915 in West Wheatfield Twp., PA.Mrs. Muir lived in Socialville before moving to Mansfield, Ohio 10 years ago. She was a member of...

Irene E. Mcintire

Irene E. Mcintire

Nov 27, 2004

Irene E. Bernard McIntire, 82, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2004 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The daughter of Augustine and Ann Rodager Bernard, she was born January 26, 1922 in Tyroll, Austria.Mrs. McIntire and her husband, Bob, owned Bob's Custom Upholstery, Blairsville, for 20 years. She retired in 1995.Surviving are three sons, Terry...

Paul Peter Sferro

Paul Peter Sferro

Nov 23, 2004

Paul Peter Sferro, 91, of Blairsville, PA passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.The son of Peter and Belinda Deluca Sferro, he was born January 1, 1913 in Lucernemines, PA.Mr. Sferro was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #3624, Woodmen of the World #1945...

J. Paul Cochran

J. Paul Cochran

Nov 20, 2004

J. Paul Cochran, 86, of Blairsville, PA (Blacklick Twp.) passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in St. Andrew's Village, Indiana, PA.The son of Ira M. and Mabel Lydic Cochran, he was born September 2, 1918 in Center Twp., PA.Mr. Cochran was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Center Twp. where he was a ruling elder, trustee and served...

John F. Halmes Sr.

John F. Halmes Sr.

Nov 20, 2004

John F. "Jack" Halmes Sr., 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The son of Stephen and Anna Popies Holmes, he was born August 29, 1931 in Coral, PA.Mr. Halmes was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA. He was one of the original-founding members...

Virginia Apryasz

Virginia Apryasz

Nov 11, 2004

Virginia Fletcher Apryasz, 79, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.The daughter of Phillip and Eva D. Dieling Fletcher, she was born February 14, 1925 in Coral, PA.Mrs. Apryasz was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to her retirement in 1985, she was employed...

Ruth A. Neal

Ruth A. Neal

Nov 7, 2004

Ruth A. Pease Neal, 89, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, November 7, 2004 at the Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville, PA.A daughter of John C. and Bessie A. Houser Pease, she was born September 22, 1915 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Neal was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville.She lived her entire life in Blairsville and graduated from Blairsville...

Thomas C. Calabrese

Thomas C. Calabrese

Oct 26, 2004

Thomas C. Calabrese, 87, of Blairsville, PA died on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PAA son of Thomas and Josephine D'Amico Calabrese, he was born March 4, 1917 in Torrance, PA.Mr. Calabrese was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.He worked in the construction business and for Clark...

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