Erie Daily Times, Erie, PA, Wednesday November 27, 1963, Deaths of the Day
Howard W. Van Matre, fifty-seven, 402 S. Main St., Cambridge Springs, retired funeral director, died Sunday night after he was stricken in his home with a heart attack. Mr. Van Matre died en route by ambulance to Erie Osteopatic Hospital. He was born Dec. 22, 1905 in Cambridge Springs, a son of Ira O. and Merle Daniels Van Matre. Mr Van Matre retired this past August after being associated with the Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs, since 1929. For he past several months he was employed as a state inspector of professional and occupational affairs. He was a member of the Cambridge Springs United Presbyterian Church, had attended Allegheny College and was and a graduate of Cincinnati Mortuary School. Mr. Van Matre was also a member of Cambridge Springs I00f Lodge 901 and a member of Wilkinsburg Masonic Lodge No. 590 F&AM, Coudersport Consistory and of the Cambridge Springs Fire and Police Departments. He and his wife Margaret Bechtold Van Matre were married June 2, 1932. Survivors besides his wife, include a daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Barbara) Link of Philadelphia; a son, H. William Van Matre Jr. of Cambridge Springs; four grandchildren, Billie and Betsy Lee Van Matre and Sharon and Tracey Links. Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs from 20 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home Rev. Robert N. Yetter of United Presbyterian Church of Cambridge Springs will officiate. Burial will be in Cambridge Cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Meadville is in charge of arrangements.
Camila Shenk Brown, 1017 Washington Pl., died at her home Tuesday. Mrs. Brown was born in Erie, the daughter of the late George and Nillie Jones Shenk and was the widow of Bernard M. Brown. She was a member of the Elks Auxiliary, the Exchange Club and was a life member of the Maennerchor Auxiliary.Survivors include a niece, Mrs. William (Helen) Nash of Erie. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th., from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, Rev. Robert B. Caldweel, of First United Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery.
John C. King, seventy-nine, of 301 Peach, died early Tuesday in Hamot hospital following a brief illness. A native of this city, he was born Oct. 12, 1884, the son of the late John and May King, and resided here all his life. He was a retired real estate broker and was a member of the Luther Memorial church. Beside his wife, Mary E. (Moyer) King, he is survived by two sons, John M. and Kenneth M., both of Erie; seven grandchildren, Kathleen, John M. Jr., Kenneth, Maryann, Diane, Suzanne and David King, all of this city, and two nieces, Mrs. Horast Rostock and Mrs. Cleon Morehouse. Friends may call at the Chester A. Schaal Funeral home, 550 W. 9th, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend services there Friday at 11 a.m. the Rev. Franklin Jensen, pastor of the Luther Memorial Church, will officiate at graveside services at Erie Cemetery. (There also was a picture of him in the paper)
Miss Mary V. Specht, seventy-two formerly of 454 W. 9th, died Tuesday after an extended illness. Miss Specht was born in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Mahlon G. and Melissa Varner Specht and had lived in Erie for several years. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Harry (Thelma) Perkins; a brother, Robert Specht; a niece, Mrs. John (Helen) Siegel, all of Erie; a nephew, Robert Specht Jr., of Alexandria, Va.; two grandnephews, John and James Siegel, and two nieces, Mary and Caroline Siegel. A sister, Mrs. Louis (Florence) Ross, died in 1961. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Thursday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Rev. William E. Daugherty, of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery.
A. Alling Reeves, seventy-two, a former resident of this city presently residing in Pompano Beach, Fla., died Tuesday in the Coral Gables Veteran; Hospital following a lingering illness. a combat veteran of World War I., Mr. Reeves moved to this city in 1915 and resided here until 1959. He retired as a purchasing agent for the Erie Bolt and Nut Co. here. A native of New York City, he was prominent in Presbyterian Church activities here and was a member of the American Legion. He leaves his wife, Esther M. Reeves, Pompano Beach; one daughter, Mrs. John P. Grunden of Erie; one sister, Mrs. Arthur Smith of Chappaqua, N.Y.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Miss Lena Hartline, seventy-four, of 914 W. 18th, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent hospital. Arrangements are in charge of the Brugger Home for Funerals, 38th and Greengarden, and will be announced.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Erie Daily Times, Erie, PA. Wednesday, November 27, 1963
Erie Daily Times, Erie, PA. Wednesday, November 27, 1963 Death Notices
Cuzzola- Frank, 66, of 2401 Cranberry Street died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Marie Domenica Cutri Cuzzola, a daughter Mrs. Cosmo (Josephine Cutri) Stanganeili, a granddaughter Nancy Stanganeili, a brother Anthony Cuzzoia of Erie and a sister Mrs. Carmelia Stilitano and a brother Pasquaie Cuzzola both of Italy. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the St. George Funeral Home, 628 West 18th Street, Tuesday evening from 7 until 10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 2 until 5 and from 7 until 10 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services on Friday moring at 9:00 o'clock from the funeral home followed by a Solemn High Mass at St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery. Members of the Sons of Italy will pleases meet at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock for prayer services.
Dahlkemper- Deborah Ann, age 10 years, Tuesday, November 26th, 1963. Beloved daughter of Joseph B. and Lois Hanlin Dahlkemper. Residence 871 Arlington Road. Sister of Mary Ellen, Patricia, Edward and Joseph Dahlkemper, III. Granddaughter of Mrs. Edward Hanlin and Mrs. Joseph S. Dahlkemper. A number of aunts and uncles also survive. Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, 215 West 25th Street. The family will be present from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer services Friday morning at 9:30. Mass of the Angies at St. George Church at 10 o"clock. Interment Calvary Cemstery.
Everth- Suddenly friday, November 22, 1963, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Specialist Four robert A Everth, residence in Erie, 355 East 34th . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew (Elidzabeth Gokel) Everth; greandson of Mrs. Elizabeht Gokel, Cleveland, O. Nephew of Mrs. John (Sue) Capen, Loraine, Ohio. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and are invited to services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Hayes- Tuesday, November 26, 1963. Martin P. Hayes, Crane Rd. R.D. 3, Edinboro. Brother of Mrs. Beulah King, Los Angeles, Clif., Mrs. Mildred DuShole Erie' Mrs. Stella Monberg, West Springfield; Elmer, Meadville; Arron, Fairview; Harold, Edinbor0; Daure, Cambridge Springs; Taft, Fairview; and Rutherford Hayes, Erie. Friends may call at the Wallace C. Mullingan Funeral Home, Girard, Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10- p.m. and attend services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Girard Cemetery.
Cuzzola- Frank, 66, of 2401 Cranberry Street died Monday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Marie Domenica Cutri Cuzzola, a daughter Mrs. Cosmo (Josephine Cutri) Stanganeili, a granddaughter Nancy Stanganeili, a brother Anthony Cuzzoia of Erie and a sister Mrs. Carmelia Stilitano and a brother Pasquaie Cuzzola both of Italy. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the St. George Funeral Home, 628 West 18th Street, Tuesday evening from 7 until 10 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 2 until 5 and from 7 until 10 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services on Friday moring at 9:00 o'clock from the funeral home followed by a Solemn High Mass at St. Paul's R.C. Church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Trinity Cemetery. Members of the Sons of Italy will pleases meet at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock for prayer services.
Dahlkemper- Deborah Ann, age 10 years, Tuesday, November 26th, 1963. Beloved daughter of Joseph B. and Lois Hanlin Dahlkemper. Residence 871 Arlington Road. Sister of Mary Ellen, Patricia, Edward and Joseph Dahlkemper, III. Granddaughter of Mrs. Edward Hanlin and Mrs. Joseph S. Dahlkemper. A number of aunts and uncles also survive. Friends may call from 6 until 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday at the Francis V. Kloecker Funeral Home, 215 West 25th Street. The family will be present from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer services Friday morning at 9:30. Mass of the Angies at St. George Church at 10 o"clock. Interment Calvary Cemstery.
Everth- Suddenly friday, November 22, 1963, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Specialist Four robert A Everth, residence in Erie, 355 East 34th . Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew (Elidzabeth Gokel) Everth; greandson of Mrs. Elizabeht Gokel, Cleveland, O. Nephew of Mrs. John (Sue) Capen, Loraine, Ohio. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and are invited to services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Hayes- Tuesday, November 26, 1963. Martin P. Hayes, Crane Rd. R.D. 3, Edinboro. Brother of Mrs. Beulah King, Los Angeles, Clif., Mrs. Mildred DuShole Erie' Mrs. Stella Monberg, West Springfield; Elmer, Meadville; Arron, Fairview; Harold, Edinbor0; Daure, Cambridge Springs; Taft, Fairview; and Rutherford Hayes, Erie. Friends may call at the Wallace C. Mullingan Funeral Home, Girard, Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10- p.m. and attend services Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Girard Cemetery.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Johnstown Tribune Birth Notes December 1971
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat. Thursday, December 30, 1971 PA.
Birth Notes
Memorial Hospital
Sarnescky- Mr. and Mrs. frank Sarnescky, Barnesboro, daughter, Dec. 29
Windber Division
Hunter - Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hunter, Windber, daughter, Dec. 27
Mercy Hospital
Gillin - Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gillin, Conemaugh R.D. 1, son Dec. 28
Drummond- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Drummond, Boswell, daughter, Dec. 29.
Kush - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kush, 1409 Rngling Ave., daughter, Dec. 29.
Altoona Hospital
Bollman - Mr. and Mrs. James Bollman, Cresson, son, Dec. 28.
Butler - Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Butler, Imler R.D. 1, son, Dec. 28.
Feathers - Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Feathers, Hollidaysburg, daughter, Dec. 28.
Altoona Mercy Hospital
Leturgey - Mr. and Mrs. George Leturgey, Portage R.D. 2, daughter, Dec. 28.
Indiana Hospital
Shupe - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. shupe, Saltsburg R.D. 1, daughter, Dec. 29.
Thompson - Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Thompson, Elderton, Armstrong County, son, Dec. 29.
Spangler Hospital
Bowser - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowsser, Cherry Tree R.D.1, son, Dec. 28.
Dotts - Mr. and Mrs. William Dotts, Coalport, son, Dec. 29.
Somerset Hospital
Paugh - Mr. and Mrs. William Paugh, Central City, daughter, Dec. 28.
Meyersdale Hospital
Crosby - Mr. and Mrs. Iskle Crosby, Meyersdale R. D. 2, son, Dec. 28.
Birth Notes
Memorial Hospital
Sarnescky- Mr. and Mrs. frank Sarnescky, Barnesboro, daughter, Dec. 29
Windber Division
Hunter - Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hunter, Windber, daughter, Dec. 27
Mercy Hospital
Gillin - Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Gillin, Conemaugh R.D. 1, son Dec. 28
Drummond- Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Drummond, Boswell, daughter, Dec. 29.
Kush - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kush, 1409 Rngling Ave., daughter, Dec. 29.
Altoona Hospital
Bollman - Mr. and Mrs. James Bollman, Cresson, son, Dec. 28.
Butler - Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Butler, Imler R.D. 1, son, Dec. 28.
Feathers - Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Feathers, Hollidaysburg, daughter, Dec. 28.
Altoona Mercy Hospital
Leturgey - Mr. and Mrs. George Leturgey, Portage R.D. 2, daughter, Dec. 28.
Indiana Hospital
Shupe - Mr. and Mrs. Clarence L. shupe, Saltsburg R.D. 1, daughter, Dec. 29.
Thompson - Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Thompson, Elderton, Armstrong County, son, Dec. 29.
Spangler Hospital
Bowser - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowsser, Cherry Tree R.D.1, son, Dec. 28.
Dotts - Mr. and Mrs. William Dotts, Coalport, son, Dec. 29.
Somerset Hospital
Paugh - Mr. and Mrs. William Paugh, Central City, daughter, Dec. 28.
Meyersdale Hospital
Crosby - Mr. and Mrs. Iskle Crosby, Meyersdale R. D. 2, son, Dec. 28.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tribune Meadville, Pa. Deaths
Meadville Tribune Deaths, Meadville, Pa. Jan. 19, 1995
Wallace E. Kebort, 82, of RD 5, Meadville, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Kerrtown, March 12, 1912, a son of Nellie Kebort and raised by his grandparents, Henry Elizabeth Power Kebort. He married Rachael Kebort in 1931. She survives. He was a conductor for Erie Railroad, Erie-Lackawana Railroad and Conrail until his retirement in 1976 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Meadville Rescue Spuad for more than 50 years. For many years he worked at the Crawford County Fair's first aid station. He was a member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219, Erie-Lackawanna Veterans Association and the United Transportation Union. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Wallace H. Kebort of Saegertown; a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Linda) McQueen of Meadville; five grandchildren, sex great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home, 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where Meadville Rescue Squad will hold a visitation at 7 p.m. and the Meadville Elks service will be at 7:30. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.
Helen Duncan Putnam
Muskego, Wis. - Helen Duncan Putnam, 95, of Janesville Road, Muskego, Wis., formerly of Summit Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Muskego Nursing Home. She was born in Winterset, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1899, a daughter of Charles E. and Cynthia Berry Duncan. She married Glenn Putnam. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1980. She attended the Chicago Art Institute and DePaul University. She was employed with Rand-McNally as a free-lance artist. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sister and two brothers. There will be not calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. F funeral and committal service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Janet Jenkins of the Watson Run Presbyterian Church of Beatty's Corners, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.
Meadville Tribune, Jan. 22, 1995
Charles William Harmon
Cambridge Springs - Charles William Harmon, 49, of 231 McClellan St., Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Meadville, Sept. 5, 1945, a son of Raymond C. and Doris Mae Charles Harmon. He married Sandra Mae Harmon, Jan. 20, 1976. She survives. He was employed as a machine operator at Lord Corp. in Cambridge Springs since 1979. He was a member of Venango VFW Post 169 and American Legion Post 381 of Cambridge Springs. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four daughters, Tammy Sutton of Titusville, Mrs. George (Kimberly) Davis of Cambridge Springs, Mrs. Dale (Denise) Thompson of Townville and Tracie Harmon of Meadville; two sons, William Harmon, stationed in fort Hood, Texas, and Michael Harmon of Findlay, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Janice Nichol of Meadville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Dawn Harmon. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs. F funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Mills of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Cochranton, officiating. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery.
Robert D. McCartney Sr.
Cochranton - Robert D. McCartney Sr., 62, of RD 1 Sugar Lake Road, Cochranton, died Thursday Jan. 19, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Meadville, Jan. 20, 1932, a son of Bernadine Miller McCartney. He was employed at Kebert Construction for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a corporal during the Korean Conflict, and was a life member and past officer of the VFW Post 2006, the Eagles Post 429, and the Meadville Club of Operating Engineers Local 66. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed reading and cutting wood, and was a member of the St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church in Frenchtown. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Veronica) Gilbert and Sharon McCartney, both of Meadville; two sons, William D. McCartney of Meadville and Robert D. McCartney Jr., at home; a companion, Helen Shoffner of Meadville, a sister, Mary Chatley of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville. Calling hours for organizational members will be as follows at the funeral home; the VFW today at 7 p.m.; the Eagles today at 7:30 p.m.; and the Meadville Clib today at 8 p.m. A prayer service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Hippolyte's Church with Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Hippolyte's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Charity of one's choice.
Meadville Tribune, Jan. 18, 1995
Frank (Frankie) M. Labonowski - 23, of 997 Render Ave., Meadville, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995, at home. He was born in Meadville, July 11, 1971, a son of Frank E. and Stella Terregino Labonowski. They survive. He graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School in 1990. He was employed by Sanray Corp. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as weight-lifting. He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two sister; Mrs. Dominic ( Mary) Picerno of Selinsgrove and Mrs. Paul (Lisa) Labonowski-Santoro of Belleville, N.J.; a niece, two nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private calling hours will be held at the convenience of the family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Church with Monsignor Henry J. Schauerman officiating. Interment will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine St. Meadville.
Genevive M. Sherrod
Flowery Branch, Ga. - Genevive M. Sherrod, 89, of 6201 Caprice Drive, Flowery Branch, Ga., formerly of Meadville, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, at home. She was born in Meadville, Jan. 1, 1906, a daughter of Sidman and Agnes Ella Albaugh Smith. She married Maxwell Ralph Sherrod. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1969. She previously resided at RD 6 Franklin Pike, Meadville. She lived in Georgia for nine years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Wanda) Roche of Meadville, and Mrs. Thomas (Vyone) Carbaugh of Flowery Branch; a son, Arden Sherrod of Meadville; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Joseph; two sons, Maxwell Jr., and Virgil Sherrod; and a great-grandson. Calling hours and a funeral service were Tuesday of St. John's United Church of Christ officating. Burial was in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Wallace E. Kebort, 82, of RD 5, Meadville, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Kerrtown, March 12, 1912, a son of Nellie Kebort and raised by his grandparents, Henry Elizabeth Power Kebort. He married Rachael Kebort in 1931. She survives. He was a conductor for Erie Railroad, Erie-Lackawana Railroad and Conrail until his retirement in 1976 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Meadville Rescue Spuad for more than 50 years. For many years he worked at the Crawford County Fair's first aid station. He was a member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219, Erie-Lackawanna Veterans Association and the United Transportation Union. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Wallace H. Kebort of Saegertown; a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Linda) McQueen of Meadville; five grandchildren, sex great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home, 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where Meadville Rescue Squad will hold a visitation at 7 p.m. and the Meadville Elks service will be at 7:30. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.
Helen Duncan Putnam
Muskego, Wis. - Helen Duncan Putnam, 95, of Janesville Road, Muskego, Wis., formerly of Summit Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Muskego Nursing Home. She was born in Winterset, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1899, a daughter of Charles E. and Cynthia Berry Duncan. She married Glenn Putnam. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1980. She attended the Chicago Art Institute and DePaul University. She was employed with Rand-McNally as a free-lance artist. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sister and two brothers. There will be not calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. F funeral and committal service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Janet Jenkins of the Watson Run Presbyterian Church of Beatty's Corners, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.
Meadville Tribune, Jan. 22, 1995
Charles William Harmon
Cambridge Springs - Charles William Harmon, 49, of 231 McClellan St., Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Meadville, Sept. 5, 1945, a son of Raymond C. and Doris Mae Charles Harmon. He married Sandra Mae Harmon, Jan. 20, 1976. She survives. He was employed as a machine operator at Lord Corp. in Cambridge Springs since 1979. He was a member of Venango VFW Post 169 and American Legion Post 381 of Cambridge Springs. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four daughters, Tammy Sutton of Titusville, Mrs. George (Kimberly) Davis of Cambridge Springs, Mrs. Dale (Denise) Thompson of Townville and Tracie Harmon of Meadville; two sons, William Harmon, stationed in fort Hood, Texas, and Michael Harmon of Findlay, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Janice Nichol of Meadville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Dawn Harmon. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs. F funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Mills of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Cochranton, officiating. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery.
Robert D. McCartney Sr.
Cochranton - Robert D. McCartney Sr., 62, of RD 1 Sugar Lake Road, Cochranton, died Thursday Jan. 19, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Meadville, Jan. 20, 1932, a son of Bernadine Miller McCartney. He was employed at Kebert Construction for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a corporal during the Korean Conflict, and was a life member and past officer of the VFW Post 2006, the Eagles Post 429, and the Meadville Club of Operating Engineers Local 66. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed reading and cutting wood, and was a member of the St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church in Frenchtown. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Veronica) Gilbert and Sharon McCartney, both of Meadville; two sons, William D. McCartney of Meadville and Robert D. McCartney Jr., at home; a companion, Helen Shoffner of Meadville, a sister, Mary Chatley of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville. Calling hours for organizational members will be as follows at the funeral home; the VFW today at 7 p.m.; the Eagles today at 7:30 p.m.; and the Meadville Clib today at 8 p.m. A prayer service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Hippolyte's Church with Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Hippolyte's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Charity of one's choice.
Meadville Tribune, Jan. 18, 1995
Frank (Frankie) M. Labonowski - 23, of 997 Render Ave., Meadville, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995, at home. He was born in Meadville, July 11, 1971, a son of Frank E. and Stella Terregino Labonowski. They survive. He graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School in 1990. He was employed by Sanray Corp. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as weight-lifting. He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two sister; Mrs. Dominic ( Mary) Picerno of Selinsgrove and Mrs. Paul (Lisa) Labonowski-Santoro of Belleville, N.J.; a niece, two nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private calling hours will be held at the convenience of the family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Church with Monsignor Henry J. Schauerman officiating. Interment will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine St. Meadville.
Genevive M. Sherrod
Flowery Branch, Ga. - Genevive M. Sherrod, 89, of 6201 Caprice Drive, Flowery Branch, Ga., formerly of Meadville, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, at home. She was born in Meadville, Jan. 1, 1906, a daughter of Sidman and Agnes Ella Albaugh Smith. She married Maxwell Ralph Sherrod. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1969. She previously resided at RD 6 Franklin Pike, Meadville. She lived in Georgia for nine years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Wanda) Roche of Meadville, and Mrs. Thomas (Vyone) Carbaugh of Flowery Branch; a son, Arden Sherrod of Meadville; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Joseph; two sons, Maxwell Jr., and Virgil Sherrod; and a great-grandson. Calling hours and a funeral service were Tuesday of St. John's United Church of Christ officating. Burial was in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Death Notices Erie, Erie County, PA
This is from the Erie Daily Times- Monday, March 2, 1992, page 4B col. 2
(City: Erie, PA)
Sweetall- Cecil B. Sweetall, 92 Fairview Moanor formerly of 244 Rice Avenue, died Saturday, February 29, 1992. Mother of Audrey Gresh Platea. Grandmother of J. Raymond Gresh Platea. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, Girard on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family interment in Girard Cemetery.
Trocki- Priscilla Ames Herpich Trocki, 73, 407 Young Road, died suddenly Thursday February 27, 1992 at St. Vincent Health Center. Wife of Felix Trocki. Mother of Mrs. David (Barbara) L. Fitzgerald. Grove City, Pa. and Mrs Les (Cynthia C.) Barrett, Rancho Mirage, Ca. Stepmother of Mrs. Barbara E. Cullen, Erie, James E. Trocki and Michael J. Trocki, both of Phoenix, Az. Friends may call at the Donald C. Burton Funeral Home, 602 West Tenth Street, on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a service on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant 250 West Seventh Street. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Charity of ones choice.
From the Erie Daily Times, Friday Oct. 15, 1943 (Erie, PA)
Mrs. Harvey R. Mansfield- A bride of five months, Mrs. Sunde Mansfield, twenty-six, wife of Harvey R. Mansfield, 3114 Elmerson Ave., died suddenly Thursday afternoon from a heart attack. The young woman had just finished her noon meal when she complained of feeling dizzy. She died within a few minutes, and her death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Mansfield was a native of Bangor, Me., and come to Erie after her marriage last spring. She is survived by her husband and a brother, Stanley Hudson. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Edward C. Hanley and Sons funeral home, 9th and Liberty Street, with Rev. Edward A. MacDonald, of Emmanuel Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Erie Cemetery.
Ruth D. Reid- Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chester A. Schaal funeral home for Ruth Ann Drexler Reid, thirty-one, wife of Walter F. Reid, Reed Dr., R. D. 1, Erie, who died Tuesday evening in her residence. The Rev. Emerson C. McBane, Waterford, officiated. Interment was in Laurel Hill cemetery. Assisting as pallbearers were David Zimmer, John Raid, Robert Ehret, Robert Wheeler, Carl Sickler and Edward Barthelmes. Mrs Reid is survived by her husband; two children, Philip and Phyllis Ann; her father, Jacob F. Drexler, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Wheeler.
Death Erie Daily Times- Monday, Oct. 15, 1928 ( Erie, PA)
Norwot- Saturday, Oct. 13th 1928. David William, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Norwot, 218 Eurclid Avenue, age 7 months, 19 days. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Interment Lakeside cemetery.
Davies- Sunday, Oct. 14, 1928, Frederick Davies, at the residence, 2508 East Avenue. Friends are invited to the services at Wayne Street M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock.
McEachern- Sunday, Oct. 14, 1928, John McEachern. Friends are invited to call at the home of Mrs. Eli McDonald, 613 Parade street, at any time, and to attend the funeral services at St. Patrick's church, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
Elder- In the city, Friday, October 12, 1928, J. Edgar Elder, of 1849 West 9th street. Funeral services will be held at the Hanley-Schalter Funeral Chapel, 13th and Peach streets, Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will be made in Oaklawn Memorial Park, West Lake road.
Andrews- Edinboro, Pa., October 14th 1928. Etta, wife of Elmer Andrews, aged 64 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
Erie Times News Sunday Oct. 3, 1976 (Erie,PA)
Robert Emling- Robert V. Emling, forty-one, of 5019 Clinton Drive, died Saturday afternoon as a result of an accident. Born in Erie Jan. 13, 1935, the son of the late Harold and Gertrude Hanlin Emling, he was manager of the vibrating products division at General Electric Co., A graduate of the Technical Institute of Technology and an alumni advisor for Case Institute, he had been affiliated with F.A.E. Fraternity, was chairman of the Erie Chapter of Elfun, a member of The Sarah Club and past board member of the J.F.K. Nato Center. He had also served as past president of the lay board of St. George Church and as a member of the parish planning committee. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Franz Emling; a son, Timothy G. Emling, and two daughters, Barbara and Susan Emling, all at home, and a brother, William J. Emling of Rocherster, N. Y. Brugger Home for Funerals, 38th and Greengarden, is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
(City: Erie, PA)
Sweetall- Cecil B. Sweetall, 92 Fairview Moanor formerly of 244 Rice Avenue, died Saturday, February 29, 1992. Mother of Audrey Gresh Platea. Grandmother of J. Raymond Gresh Platea. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street East, Girard on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family interment in Girard Cemetery.
Trocki- Priscilla Ames Herpich Trocki, 73, 407 Young Road, died suddenly Thursday February 27, 1992 at St. Vincent Health Center. Wife of Felix Trocki. Mother of Mrs. David (Barbara) L. Fitzgerald. Grove City, Pa. and Mrs Les (Cynthia C.) Barrett, Rancho Mirage, Ca. Stepmother of Mrs. Barbara E. Cullen, Erie, James E. Trocki and Michael J. Trocki, both of Phoenix, Az. Friends may call at the Donald C. Burton Funeral Home, 602 West Tenth Street, on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a service on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant 250 West Seventh Street. Interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Charity of ones choice.
From the Erie Daily Times, Friday Oct. 15, 1943 (Erie, PA)
Mrs. Harvey R. Mansfield- A bride of five months, Mrs. Sunde Mansfield, twenty-six, wife of Harvey R. Mansfield, 3114 Elmerson Ave., died suddenly Thursday afternoon from a heart attack. The young woman had just finished her noon meal when she complained of feeling dizzy. She died within a few minutes, and her death was attributed to a heart attack. Mrs. Mansfield was a native of Bangor, Me., and come to Erie after her marriage last spring. She is survived by her husband and a brother, Stanley Hudson. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Edward C. Hanley and Sons funeral home, 9th and Liberty Street, with Rev. Edward A. MacDonald, of Emmanuel Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Erie Cemetery.
Ruth D. Reid- Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chester A. Schaal funeral home for Ruth Ann Drexler Reid, thirty-one, wife of Walter F. Reid, Reed Dr., R. D. 1, Erie, who died Tuesday evening in her residence. The Rev. Emerson C. McBane, Waterford, officiated. Interment was in Laurel Hill cemetery. Assisting as pallbearers were David Zimmer, John Raid, Robert Ehret, Robert Wheeler, Carl Sickler and Edward Barthelmes. Mrs Reid is survived by her husband; two children, Philip and Phyllis Ann; her father, Jacob F. Drexler, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Wheeler.
Death Erie Daily Times- Monday, Oct. 15, 1928 ( Erie, PA)
Norwot- Saturday, Oct. 13th 1928. David William, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Norwot, 218 Eurclid Avenue, age 7 months, 19 days. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Interment Lakeside cemetery.
Davies- Sunday, Oct. 14, 1928, Frederick Davies, at the residence, 2508 East Avenue. Friends are invited to the services at Wayne Street M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock.
McEachern- Sunday, Oct. 14, 1928, John McEachern. Friends are invited to call at the home of Mrs. Eli McDonald, 613 Parade street, at any time, and to attend the funeral services at St. Patrick's church, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.
Elder- In the city, Friday, October 12, 1928, J. Edgar Elder, of 1849 West 9th street. Funeral services will be held at the Hanley-Schalter Funeral Chapel, 13th and Peach streets, Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will be made in Oaklawn Memorial Park, West Lake road.
Andrews- Edinboro, Pa., October 14th 1928. Etta, wife of Elmer Andrews, aged 64 years. Funeral services will be held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends invited.
Erie Times News Sunday Oct. 3, 1976 (Erie,PA)
Robert Emling- Robert V. Emling, forty-one, of 5019 Clinton Drive, died Saturday afternoon as a result of an accident. Born in Erie Jan. 13, 1935, the son of the late Harold and Gertrude Hanlin Emling, he was manager of the vibrating products division at General Electric Co., A graduate of the Technical Institute of Technology and an alumni advisor for Case Institute, he had been affiliated with F.A.E. Fraternity, was chairman of the Erie Chapter of Elfun, a member of The Sarah Club and past board member of the J.F.K. Nato Center. He had also served as past president of the lay board of St. George Church and as a member of the parish planning committee. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Franz Emling; a son, Timothy G. Emling, and two daughters, Barbara and Susan Emling, all at home, and a brother, William J. Emling of Rocherster, N. Y. Brugger Home for Funerals, 38th and Greengarden, is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Johnstown, Pa Tribune-Democrat, Thurday, December 30, 1971
I when to a yard sale today and picked up old news papers. As I was going though them, I found this Johnstown Pa. Tribune and thought someone might be able to use these obituaries.
Obituaries from the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on Thursday, December 30, 1971
Hall- Mrs. Agnes, 85, Solomon Homes, formerly of 331 Market St. died at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 29, 1971, at Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 25, 1886, in Scottdale, a daughter of Frank A. and Catherine (Morris) Hammers. Preceded in death by husband, William L.; brothers, Albert and George; and sisters, Mrs. Maude Mintzer and Miss Viola. Survived by sister, Grace, wife of John J. Griffith, with whom she resided, and a number of nieces and nephews. Member of First United Methodist Church. Friends will be received at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Max Houser, Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
Kalcher- Mrs. Mary, 92 Johnstown, died Dec. 27, 1971, in Cadillac, Mich. Born July 12, 1879, in Austria, daughter of John and Mary Havel. Preceded in death by husband, Victor; son, Anthony; and daughter, Mrs. Agnes McFeaters. Survived by these children: Victoria, wife of Richard Ketchum, and Francis, both of Cadillac; and Emily, wife of Dana Andrews, 242 Ohio St.; also 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at st. Patrick's Catholic Church. Msgr. Thomas Madden. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Wake service at 8p.m. Thursday.
Leach- Raymond L., 34, 200 State St., died Dec. 17, 1971, in Somerset County. Born Aug.3, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Leo P. and Dorothy (Uhl) Leach. Preceded in death by twin daughters, and brother, Thomas Gerald. Survived by parents, 164 Wertz Road; widow, former Sarah Hudson; and these children; George, Raymond, Paul, Phillip, Linda, Evelyn and Susan. Brother of Michael, Hinckley, Ohio; Mrs. Barbara Ann Billis, Cleveland, Ohio; Paul J., Philadelphia; Mrs. Bridget Strunk, Pottstown; and Mrs. Dorothy Hendricks, 164 Wertz Road. Member of St. Rochus Catholic Church. Employed by Bergman's Tire & Motor Sales, Inc. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Geisel Funeral Home, where wake service will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rochus Catholic Church, the Rev. Stephen F. Slavik. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Please omit flowers an donate to St. Rochus' building fund.
McGown- Joseph B, Sr., 78 198 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, formerly of Cresson, died Dec. 29, 1971, at home. Born Aug. 13, 1893, in Osceola Mills, son of late Francis and Margaret Ann (Dugan) McGowan. Married to former Ellen Georgia Gettings, June 5, 1917, in Frugality, Pa. Preceded in death by parents and wife. Survived by these children: Joseph B. Jr., Ephrata, Pa., Thomas F., Blandburg; Mrs. Georgia Mae Illig, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and Robert M., Johnstown; also 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Ellen "Nellie" Gibson, Cresson; Mrs. Edith Joyce, Hammond, Ind.; and John, Lancaster, Calif. Retired in 1959 as engineer from former Pennsylvania Railroad. Member of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; Moose Lodge 188, Cresson; and St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Geistown. Former member of St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Cresson. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Casher-Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. Liturgy of Christion Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Cresson. Interment, church cemetery. Liturgy of the Dead at 4 p.m. Sunday at funeral home, the Rev. Albert Bechtold. arrangements by G.J. Santella Funeral Home, Altoona.
Recktenwald - Mrs. Hortanse (Vourron), Ardmore, Pa., formerly of 824 Bucknell Ave., died Dec. 28, 1971, at Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Vourron. Preceded in death by husband, Cornelius, who died Sept. 8, 1968, and sister, Bertha Doyle, Mother of Hortanse, wife of David Blackford, Follansbee, W. Va., Paul F., St. Louis, Mo., Neal, New Jersey; and Lucille, wife of Haroold Leckey, Baltimore, Md., Rosaire, wife of Anthony J. Acita, Greensburg; also 24 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Hester Boyd, Ardmore, Pa., Mrs. Anne Mock, Philadelphia; and Mrs. Marie News, Pittsburgh. Former member of Johnstown Chapter 881, Women of the Moose. Member of Women of the Moose and Knights of Columbus, Ardmore. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home, where wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
Rose- Mrs Mary, 68, Osterburg R.D. 1, died the night of Dec. 27, 1971, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband, Walter; two daughters and a son. Friends being received at the Louis V. Geisel Funeral Chapel, Bedford, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Melvin F. Walper. Burial; Union Memorial Cemetery, Everett R.D.
Switz- Nicholas, 75, Coopersdaloe Homes, died Dec. 29, 1971, at Lee Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1895, in Europe, son of late Frank and Franni (Halcin) Switz. Preceded in death by wife, former Anna Stropko. Survived by nine nieces and nephews.Retired employe of former National Radiator Co. Charter member of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Member of First Russian - American Federation. Member of Father and Sons Club, Retired Men's Club and GBU. Friends received after 7 p.m. Thursday at Edward Moskal Funeral Home, J Street at Barron Avenue, where Panachida will be held at 8 p.m. Friday. Brief service at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the Very Rev. Msgr. John Yurcisin. Burial, Cathedral Cemetery.
Obituaries from the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on Thursday, December 30, 1971
Hall- Mrs. Agnes, 85, Solomon Homes, formerly of 331 Market St. died at 8:45 a.m. Dec. 29, 1971, at Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 25, 1886, in Scottdale, a daughter of Frank A. and Catherine (Morris) Hammers. Preceded in death by husband, William L.; brothers, Albert and George; and sisters, Mrs. Maude Mintzer and Miss Viola. Survived by sister, Grace, wife of John J. Griffith, with whom she resided, and a number of nieces and nephews. Member of First United Methodist Church. Friends will be received at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Max Houser, Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
Kalcher- Mrs. Mary, 92 Johnstown, died Dec. 27, 1971, in Cadillac, Mich. Born July 12, 1879, in Austria, daughter of John and Mary Havel. Preceded in death by husband, Victor; son, Anthony; and daughter, Mrs. Agnes McFeaters. Survived by these children: Victoria, wife of Richard Ketchum, and Francis, both of Cadillac; and Emily, wife of Dana Andrews, 242 Ohio St.; also 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at st. Patrick's Catholic Church. Msgr. Thomas Madden. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Wake service at 8p.m. Thursday.
Leach- Raymond L., 34, 200 State St., died Dec. 17, 1971, in Somerset County. Born Aug.3, 1937, in Johnstown, son of Leo P. and Dorothy (Uhl) Leach. Preceded in death by twin daughters, and brother, Thomas Gerald. Survived by parents, 164 Wertz Road; widow, former Sarah Hudson; and these children; George, Raymond, Paul, Phillip, Linda, Evelyn and Susan. Brother of Michael, Hinckley, Ohio; Mrs. Barbara Ann Billis, Cleveland, Ohio; Paul J., Philadelphia; Mrs. Bridget Strunk, Pottstown; and Mrs. Dorothy Hendricks, 164 Wertz Road. Member of St. Rochus Catholic Church. Employed by Bergman's Tire & Motor Sales, Inc. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Geisel Funeral Home, where wake service will be held at 8 p.m., Thursday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rochus Catholic Church, the Rev. Stephen F. Slavik. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Please omit flowers an donate to St. Rochus' building fund.
McGown- Joseph B, Sr., 78 198 Terlyn Drive, Johnstown, formerly of Cresson, died Dec. 29, 1971, at home. Born Aug. 13, 1893, in Osceola Mills, son of late Francis and Margaret Ann (Dugan) McGowan. Married to former Ellen Georgia Gettings, June 5, 1917, in Frugality, Pa. Preceded in death by parents and wife. Survived by these children: Joseph B. Jr., Ephrata, Pa., Thomas F., Blandburg; Mrs. Georgia Mae Illig, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; and Robert M., Johnstown; also 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Ellen "Nellie" Gibson, Cresson; Mrs. Edith Joyce, Hammond, Ind.; and John, Lancaster, Calif. Retired in 1959 as engineer from former Pennsylvania Railroad. Member of Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; Moose Lodge 188, Cresson; and St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Geistown. Former member of St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Cresson. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Casher-Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. Liturgy of Christion Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church, Cresson. Interment, church cemetery. Liturgy of the Dead at 4 p.m. Sunday at funeral home, the Rev. Albert Bechtold. arrangements by G.J. Santella Funeral Home, Altoona.
Recktenwald - Mrs. Hortanse (Vourron), Ardmore, Pa., formerly of 824 Bucknell Ave., died Dec. 28, 1971, at Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Vourron. Preceded in death by husband, Cornelius, who died Sept. 8, 1968, and sister, Bertha Doyle, Mother of Hortanse, wife of David Blackford, Follansbee, W. Va., Paul F., St. Louis, Mo., Neal, New Jersey; and Lucille, wife of Haroold Leckey, Baltimore, Md., Rosaire, wife of Anthony J. Acita, Greensburg; also 24 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Hester Boyd, Ardmore, Pa., Mrs. Anne Mock, Philadelphia; and Mrs. Marie News, Pittsburgh. Former member of Johnstown Chapter 881, Women of the Moose. Member of Women of the Moose and Knights of Columbus, Ardmore. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home, where wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
Rose- Mrs Mary, 68, Osterburg R.D. 1, died the night of Dec. 27, 1971, in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband, Walter; two daughters and a son. Friends being received at the Louis V. Geisel Funeral Chapel, Bedford, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Melvin F. Walper. Burial; Union Memorial Cemetery, Everett R.D.
Switz- Nicholas, 75, Coopersdaloe Homes, died Dec. 29, 1971, at Lee Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1895, in Europe, son of late Frank and Franni (Halcin) Switz. Preceded in death by wife, former Anna Stropko. Survived by nine nieces and nephews.Retired employe of former National Radiator Co. Charter member of Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Member of First Russian - American Federation. Member of Father and Sons Club, Retired Men's Club and GBU. Friends received after 7 p.m. Thursday at Edward Moskal Funeral Home, J Street at Barron Avenue, where Panachida will be held at 8 p.m. Friday. Brief service at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at Christ the Saviour Cathedral, the Very Rev. Msgr. John Yurcisin. Burial, Cathedral Cemetery.
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