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Joseph J. Romanish

Joseph J. Romanish

Jul 17, 2004

Joseph J. Romanish, 62, of Coral, PA (Burrell Twp.) died on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at his home.The son of Marco and Mary Vadas Yurmanvic, he was born June 20, 1942 in Coral, PA.Mr. Romanish lived his entire life in Coral. He was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Coral, PA.He worked as a self-employed excavator for 30...

Lessie D. Bennett

Lessie D. Bennett

Jul 13, 2004

Lessie D. Powell Bennett, 83, of Blairsville, PA formerly of Johnstown, PA died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at Scenery Hill Manor, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Dorsey and Sallie Powell, she was born September 29, 1920 in Petersburg, VA.Mrs. Bennett lived most of her life in Johnstown, PA before moving to Blairsville three years ago. Prior to her retirement in...

Karla Jean Nease

Karla Jean Nease

Jul 11, 2004

Karla Jean Muir Nease, 54, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at her home.A daughter of Clyde W. and Leonora Gelston Muir, she was born February 26, 1950 in Indiana, PA.Mrs. Nease was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA and graduated from Blairsville High School in 1968.Surviving are her husband of 29 years, Joseph...

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi

Jul 8, 2004

Elizabeth Agnetti Manfredi, 88, of Black Lick, PA died on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at her home surrounded by her loving family.A daughter of Francisco and Maria Bartinelli Agnetti, she was born January 17, 1916 in Waterman, PA.Mrs. Manfredi was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Coral, PA.Her special interests were her family and cooking. She loved baseball...

John D. Libengood

John D. Libengood

Jun 27, 2004

John D. Libengood, 74, of Blairsville, PA died on Sunday, June 27, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Homer L. and Sara E. Repine Libengood, he was born May 11, 1930 in Strangford, PA.He lived his entire life in the Blairsville area.He was the owner of Libengood's Tax Preparation and the Army-Navy Surplus, Blairsville, PA.Surviving are...

Iva Louise Hogan

Iva Louise Hogan

Jun 26, 2004

Iva Louise McGinity Hogan, 86, of Indiana, PA died on Saturday, June 26, 2004 in St. Andrews Village, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Frank and Maude Donahue McGinity, she was born December 8, 1917 in Blairsville, PA.Surviving are a son, Joseph S. Hogan and his wife, Betty of Plumville, PA; three daughters, Grace Gromley of Indiana, PA; Sally Ashbaugh and her...

Erma Blanch Pesci

Erma Blanch Pesci

Jun 20, 2004

Erma Blanch Pesci, 90, of Tumwater, WA, a loving mother and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2004. She will forever be remembered and cherished for her kindness and caring for family and others. She has lived for the past three years with her daughter, Nancy Pesci of Tumwater, WA, but her true home...

Mary Rita Hecker

Mary Rita Hecker

Jun 13, 2004

Mary Rita Iarrusso Hecker, 88, of Black Lick, PA died on Sunday, June 13, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA. A daughter of Donato and Madeline Copp Iarrusso, she was born June 4, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA.Mrs. Hecker was a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church, Graceton, PA.Surviving are two brothers, Joseph Iarrusso of Venice, Florida...

Edwin D. George

Edwin D. George

Jun 5, 2004

Edwin D. George, 81, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in the Kittanning Care Center.A son of Albert and Twila Dunlap George, he was born September 15, 1922 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. George was a member of Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM, Blairsville, PA and Tall Cedars of Lebanon Westmoreland Forrest #77, New Alexandria,...

Marcella G. Nibert

Marcella G. Nibert

Jun 5, 2004

Marcella G. Modrey Nibert, 67, of Indiana, PA (Cherryhill Twp.) died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of John and Veronica Koreni Modrey, she was born July 14, 1936 in Coal Run, PA.Mrs. Nibert was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana, PA.She worked for Fours Company, Blairsville, as a seamstress...

Frank H. Smith

Frank H. Smith

May 31, 2004

Frank H. Smith, 97, of Ligonier, PA formerly of Blairsville, PA died on Monday, May 31, 2004 in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, PAA son of Harry Frank and Sheba Jane Hoover Smith, he was born August 24, 1906 in Monongahela, PAMr. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Blairsville; Brownsville Lodge #60, F&AM Coudersport Consistory; Pittsburgh Consistory;...

Chester R. Pezzi

Chester R. Pezzi

May 26, 2004

Chester R. Pezzi, 86, of Blairsville, PA died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A son of Cesare and Selena Culatina Pezzi, he was born February 22, 1918 in Blairsville, PA.Mr. Pezzi lived his entire life in Blairsville where he was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church and the Italian...

Andrew T. Ostach

Andrew T. Ostach

May 25, 2004

Andrew T. Ostach, 74, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.A son of Paul C. and Katherine Niemic Ostach, he was born November 30, 1929 in Palmertown, PA.Mr. Ostach was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and the Professional Barber's Association. He had his private pilot's license...

William A. Hullenbaugh

William A. Hullenbaugh

May 18, 2004

William A. Hullenbaugh, 69, of Black Lick, PA died on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at his home.A son of Kenneth J. and Grace L. Munshower Hullenbaugh, he was born June 30, 1934 in Derry Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA.Mr. Hullenbaugh attended the Black Lick United Methodist Church. He was a member of Blairsville VFW Post #5821, UMWA and the Burrell Twp....

Mary Jane Borish

Mary Jane Borish

May 17, 2004

Mary Jane Bergman Borish, 77, of Black Lick, PA died on Monday, May 17, 2004 in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.A daughter of James L. and Elizabeth Conner Bergman, she was born February 11, 1927 in Blairsville, PA.Mrs. Borish was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and the Blairsville Chapter #166 Order of the Eastern Star.She graduated...

Elizabeth F. Flynn

Elizabeth F. Flynn

May 13, 2004

Elizabeth F. Flynn, 87, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) died on Thursday, May 13, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A daughter of George and Frances Cowan Flynn, she was born November 18, 1916 at the home where she lived in Derry Twp.Ms. Flynn was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA and a...

Anna Katherine Kinkead

Anna Katherine Kinkead

May 9, 2004

Anna Katherine Kosalko Kinkead, 92, of Josephine, PA died on Sunday, May 9, 2004 in the Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, PA.A daughter of Michael and Nathalia Virostek Kosalko, she was born January 10, 1912 in Black Lick, PA.Mrs. Kinkead was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville, PA.Prior to her retirement in 1979, she was...

Arthur L. Weinell

Arthur L. Weinell

May 1, 2004

Arthur L. Weinell, 81, of Blairsville, PA died on Saturday, May 1, 2004 in Beacon Ridge, Indiana, PA.A son of Joseph J. and Nellie Rosborough Weinell, he was born February 18, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA.He graduated from Blairsville High School in 1941 and was a member of the UTU Local #1074.Mr. Weinell was a trainman for Conrail, retiring with 40...

Kevin L. Garland Sr.

Kevin L. Garland Sr.

May 1, 2004

Kevin L. Garland, Sr., 42, of Blairsville, PA died on Saturday, May 1, 2004 in the Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, PA.A son of Donna Garland Loughner, he was born October 28, 1961 in Greensburg, PA.Mr. Garland was a member of the First Baptist Church, Blairsville, PA. He was active with Blairsville Youth Football where he currently was serving as treasurer.He...

Kenneth Culler

Kenneth Culler

Apr 25, 2004

Kenneth "Dick" Culler, 57, of Strangford, PA died on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at his home with his family by his side.The son of Kenneth and Adelaide Dute Culler, he was born April 19, 1947 in New Castle, PA.Mr. Culler was a 1965 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Penn State University where he met his wife, Barbara...

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