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KACHNYCZ, Anna (Warholak)
On Friday, September 8, 200, residing in York, PA, formerly of Carnegie, age 80; wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Richard and his wife Virginia; grandmother of Joy Medina, Robin Phelan, Christine Franco and Kelly Bandel and Ten great-­grandchildren. Daughter of the late George and Anna Warholak; sister of Metro and his wife Maria and the late Michael, Frank, and Mary; also survived by two nieces and one nephew. Friends received at Vladimir S. Corba Funeral Home, 300 E. Main St.; Carnegie, Mon. 7-9 pm. Funeral Tues. 9:30 am at the funeral home. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Monday, September 11, 2000; pg. A-12)

KANIK, Suzanne (Varholak)
KANIK, Suzanne (nee Varholak), age 84, departed this life July 3, 2007. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Kanik Sr., who passed away Nov. 19, 2005 at the age of 85, after 57 and a half years of marriage. Loving mother of Andrew Kanik Jr. of Cleveland, OH, Nancy Kanik of Strongsville, OH and Annie Kanik  (Scott Spyra) of Edmonds, WA; dear sister of Kay Pascarella of Hudson, FL, Ann Busony and Theresa Petriska (George) both of Johnstown, PA, and the following deceased:  Andy, John, Nick, George, Mike, Steve, Ted, Helen Kartz and Mary Peha. Dedicated member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Through the years, Mom was very active in many fundraising efforts for both the grade school and the church. Mom was especially pleased with being a member of the Ladies Guild group that organized the baking of holiday goods for sale as well as the initiation of the successful pierogie sales. Our heartfelt gratitude towards the staff at the Aristocrat Berea facility, who showed such kindness and compassion in caring for Mom during the last 15 months of her life before she left to join her “Spirit Family”. Knowing she was lovingly cared for was of great comfort to us. Bless your hearts. Funeral Services Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge RD., Parma, OH at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 4600 State Rd., Cleveland 44109 at 10 a.m. Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery. Parastas Friday 7:30 p.m. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185 St., Cleveland, 44119. (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH, July 5, 2007)

KANIUK, Charles P.
KANIUK – Charles P., Chambersburg, formerly of Cairnbrook, died Jan. 23, 2008, at home. Born June 28, 1951, son of the late John and Mary (Satkovich) Kaniuk. Survived by wife, the former Mary Ann Banish, and children, Russell, Colorado; Bryan, and wife, Michele, Indiana; Melissa, and husband, John, Chambersburg; Michael, Central City; and Matthew, Virginia. Brother of John A., and wife, Rosemary, and Mary L., and fiance, Michael. Also survived by six grandchildren, a number of loving and caring in-laws, including Joan and Charles, and dear relatives and friends. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where brief service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday, followed by funeral service at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Russian Orthodox Church, the Very Rev. John Govrusik. Committal, parish cemetery. Parastas will be sung at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. (The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA, January 25, 2008)

KANIUK, Mary J.
KANIUK - Mary J., 83, Cairnbrook died Nov. 30, 1999 at Windber Hospital. Born Sept. 6, 1916, in Chisholm, Minn., daughter of John and Angela (Sevsek) Satkovich. Preceded in death by parents; husband John; brothers, John, Joseph, and Edward; sister, Elsie; and five infant siblings. Survived by children: John A., married to the former Rosemary Wiczena; Mary L., and fiance, Michael Hrinko; Charles and fiancee, Mary Ann Banish; grandchildren: Russell; Bryan, and wife, Michelle; Brian, and wife, Jacquelyn. Sister of Anthony, and wife, Olga, Arizona; Robert, and wife, Helen, Lancaster; Eugene, and wife, Pauline, Illinois; and Richard, Cairnbrook. Also survived by many dear in-laws, nieces and nephews. Member of St. John's Rosary Society, and for 63 years was a member of SNPJ, Lodge 389. Friends will be received after 2 p.m. Thursday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where vigil for the deceased will be held at 2:15 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel, Father Charles Bodziak. Committal, St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Cemetery, Central City. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, December 2, 1999)

KANIUK, Susan
KANIUK,Susan, 81, Windber, formerly of Central City, died Dec. 13, 1999, at Siemon Lake View Manor, Somerset. Born in Macdonaldton, Dec. 18, 1917, daughter of John and Katherine (Holobinko) Rubick. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George; and brothers, John, Charles, and Nick. Survived by children: John, married to former Carolyn Charnego, Windber; Mary, wife of George Mikitka, Florida; Rosaline, wife of Robert Conjelko, Windber; Kathryn, wife of Andrew Swedler, Westmont; also 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary Lasako, Florida; Ann Mason, Windber; Evelyn Ferko, Central City; and Steve Hodownes, New York. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where burial service will be sung at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Panachida will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, Central City, the Rev. Charles Kovich, the Rev. David Smoley, and grandson, Father Deacon Matthew Conjelko. Interment, parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made to SS. Peter & Paul's building fund in Susan's memory. (The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA, December 15, 1999)

KARLINCHAK, Sonia ()
 MORANN - Mrs. Sonia Karlinchak, 70, of Morann died of a heart attack Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. Born Feb. 28, 1894, in Austria, she came to this country 53 years ago. Mrs. Karlinchak was a member of the St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church at Ramey and the St. Mary's Altar Society. Surviving are the following children: Michael, Linden, N.J.; John, Arlington, Va.; Anthony, McKeesport; George and Peter, both of Erie; Richard, North Arlington, N.J.; Mrs. Charles (Mary) Boris, Scotch Plains, N.J.; Mrs. Francis (Kathryn) Conlon, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. William (Anne) Sullivan, East Orange, N.J.; Mrs. Julian (Helen) Jollon, Long Island, N.Y.; Mrs. James (Irene) Gibler, Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Mrs. Andrew (Stephanie) Elynich, North Arlington, N. J.; Mrs. Harlon (Joan) Lang, New York City; 35 grandchildren, six great - grandchildren and two brothers in Europe, Peter and George. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, four years ago. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church with Father Jaroslav Fedyk officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends will -be received in the Buranovsky Funeral Home at Ramey from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p. m. today and tomorrow. Parastas will be said in the funeral home at 8 o'clock tonight and tomorrow night. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Monday, November 2, 1964)

KASHTOCK, Andrew J.
Andrew J. Kashtock, 78, of Osceola Mills died 10-30-99 at home. Born May 9,1921  son of John and Bertha (Smolko) Kashtock. He married Helen Golemboski on Oct 30, 1944. She died Dec 4, 1977. Survived by daughter Mrs. Samuel (Helen) Showers;  4 sisters, Mrs. Mary (John) Betza, Margie Brink, Mrs. Leo (Betty) Slogaski and Barbara Johnson and a brother John of Liverpool.  was preceded in death by a daughter Catherine; a sister Helen Parker and a  brother Edward.  Interment will be at St. Basil Catholic Cemetery, Coalport.

KATCHUR, Andrew 
Andrew S. Katchur Dies Saturday 
Andrew S. Katchur, 62, of R.D. 1 Wind Gap, near Allentown, died May 4, 1974, at St. Luke Hospital. A son of the late Adam and Ann (Fetchu) Katchur, he was born in Madera, Pa., and also resided in Dunlo for a time. Surviving are his wife and four children, all at home. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: John, Scalp Level; Joseph, Central City; George, Indiana; Betty Labyack, Nazareth; Mary Rager, Nanty Glo; Agnes Sermuls, Brunswick, O.; Vernice Baker, Beaverdale; Ann Paulchak and Dorothy Katchur, both of Johnstown. His maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ann Fetchu of Madera, also survives. Funeral service was held May 8 at Mooretown, Pa. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 29, 1974)

KATCHER, John B.
Graveside military services for John B. Katcher, 78, of 31 Sample Bridge Road, Silver Spring Township, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Cemetery, Lewisberry. He died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 at home. Born Sept. 28, 1919 in Smoke Run to the late Alex and Katherine Bungo Katcher, he was a retired electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 143, Harrisburg. He was a member of the VFW of Harrisburg and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Katcher is survived by his wife, Mary M. Lipka Katcher; a daughter, Gloria J. Samples of Lewisberry; a son Jerry L. Katcher of Frederick, Md.; two sisters, Helen Vujevic of Hinkley, Ohio and Ann Rusnak of Ginter; three brothers, Charles Catcher of San Diego, Calif., Frank Katcher of Alanpo, Calif. and Stanley Katcher of Olmstead, Calif.; and two grandchildren. The Rev. Donald E. Potter will officiate at services. Friends may call from noon until 1:30 p.m. in Malpezzi Funeral Home, 8 Market Plaza Way, Mechanicsburg.

KIMACK, Anna (Rusyn) 
Mrs. Anna Kimack, Nanty Glo, Expires 
Mrs. Anna (Rusyn) Kimack of 45 Springfield, Nanty Glo, died Feb. 24, 1975, at Indiana Hospital. Mrs. Kimack, who was 66, was born June 23, 1908, in Smithmill, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Nancy (Nedrich) Rusyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Michael. Surviving are these children: Michael, married to the former Ethel Callahan, Patton; Nancy, wife of John Silva, Gallitzin; William, married to the former Ruth Sisco, Euclid, O.; James, married to the former Emma Noble, Nancy Glo; Betty, wife of Mello Mash, Vintondale; and John, at home. Also surviving are 21 grandchildren and these sisters and brothers: Christine Starkjohnn, Helen Buran and Kay Getto, all of New York; Frances Fowler, Philipsburg; Julie Fitzgerald, Florida; John, Smithmill, and William, Houtzdale. Friends were received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where Parastas was sung at 8:30 Wednesday. Funeral service was celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, by Father John Petro. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, March 5, 1975)

KIMACK, Charles F.
KIMACK - Charles F. "Chuck," 30, Nanty Glo, died Feb. 8, 2001, at home. Born Oct. 28, 1970, in Johnstown, son of late James and Emma (Noble) Kimack. Preceded in death by parents; maternal grandparents, Charles and Thelma Noble; paternal grandparents, Michael and Anna Kimack; and nephew, Austin Hott. Survived by brothers, Clark, and wife, Terri Hott, Ebensburg; Michael Kimach, Johnstown; and James, and wife, Mary Kimack, Nanty Glo; sisters, Karen, and husband, John Abrams, Ebensburg, and Sally Kimack, Nanty Glo; fiancee, Lisa Bowman, Nanty Glo; nephews, Douglas, Christopher and Shaun Kimack, Freddy Bradley and Matt Ellis; and nieces, Courtney and Caitlyn Kimack and Alyssa Ellis. Member of Nanty Glo Bowling League and VFW Dart League. Member of LOOM, Nanty Glo Lodge 207. Employed by Birk Transfer, Conemaugh. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and until time of service at 4 p.m. Monday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, the Rev. Wesley Mash officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck's memory may be made to the family. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, February 10, 2001)

KIMACK, James, Sr.
James Kimack Sr. of Springfield Road, Nanty Glo, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996, at Memorial Medical Center. He was 64. Born Aug. 26, 1931, in Nanty Glo, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Rusyn) Kimack.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Emma Noble. Surviving are these children; Clark "Moose" Hott, married to the former Terri Bradley, Ebensburg; Michael, married to the former Toby Wood, Johnstown R.D.; James Jr.; and Karen, fiancee of John Abrams, both of Nanty Glo; Sally, at home; and Charles, Twin Rocks. Three grandchildren also survive. Mr. Kimack was a brother of John and Nancy DeSilva, both of Gallitzin; Michael, Patton; William, Euclid, Ohio; and Elizabeth Mash, Vintondale. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church and a former member of the Polish-American Citizens Club, both of Nanty Glo. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, Feb. 23, at St. Nicholas Church by the Rev. Wesley Mash, nephew of the deceased. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA).

KIMACK John T.
KIMACK John T., 76, Gallitzin, formerly of Nanty Glo, died April 24, 2002, at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital. Born May 25, 1925, in Smithmills, Pa., son of late Michael and Anna (Rusyn) Kimack. Preceded in death by son, John Jr.; and brother, James. Brother of Michael and wife, Ethel, Patton; Nancy DaSilva, with whom he resided; William and wife, Ruth, Ohio; and Elizabeth and husband, Mello Mash, Vintondale. Member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Nanty Glo. Retired coal miner. He had his own band and enjoyed playing music at many area functions. Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until time of Brief Memorial Service at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo, followed by Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial held at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas church, the Rev. Wesley M. Mash, nephew of the deceased, officiating. Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Twin Rocks. In lieu of flowers donations in Johns memory may be made to his church. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, April 25, 2002)

KIMACK, Michael
Michael Kimack Sr. Succumbs Friday 
Michael Kimack Sr. of 45 Springfield died at his home on Friday, May 12, 1961. Mr. Kimack who was 66 was born on Mar. 11, 1895 in Austria a son of Harry and Nancy Kimack. Surviving are his wife the former Ann Rusyn and these children: John, Nanty Glo, Michael Jr. Patton; Nancy, New York; William, Cleveland, Elizabeth, wife of Julius Mash, Vintondale, and James at home. Also surviving are eight grandchildren. Mr. Kimack was a member of Lodge 207 LOOM and Local 1386, both in Nanty-Glo and National Word. Friends were received at the Ondriezek Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church by Rev. Father William Kozar. Burial followed in the church cemetery. (Nanty-Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 18, 1961)

KIMAK-BRANICK, Helen (Dancha)
Helen Kimak-Branick Helen Kimak-Branick of Plank Road, Vintondale, died Aug. 19,1988, at Memorial Hospital. She was 76. Born Nov. 24, 1911, in Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Metro and Anna (Risko) Dancha. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Kimak; second husband, Frank Branick and sisters, Anna Yanko and Mary Malenick. Surviving are these children: John and Nicholas Kimak, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; George Kimak, Chambrsburg; Mary Shea, Toledo, Ohio and Anna, Dillsburg; and Pauline at home. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and a sister, Margaret Drahova of the U.S.S.R. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Home in Nanty Glo where parastas was held Monday evening and funeral service at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, with Father Joseph Raptosh officiating. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, August 24, 1988)

KLESSER - John
KLESSER - John, 84, Ebensburg, died Aug. 3, 2006, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 15, 1922, in Beccaria, son of Michael and Nancy (Dziuba) Klesser. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles and Michael; and sisters, Ann Zazworsky and Evelyn Lewis. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Antoinette Revak; daughter, Diane, wife of James Chervenak; grandchildren, Alison (Chervenak), wife of Brian Lobick, Carey (Chervenak), wife of Jason Hill and Jessica Chervenak.; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Lobichk and Austin and Max Hill. Brother of George, Frank, Boyde, Marie Moroni, Helen Lytle and Stella Duke. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Northern Cambria. Retired from Barnes and Tucker Mine 25, Nicktown. Member of UMWA. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served 29 months on the USS Lexington. Life member of VFW Post 4963, Ebensburg. John was an avid gardener and planted a huge garden every year. Friends received from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. Monday at Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, the Rev. John Ropke. Committal, Holy Name Mausoleum, Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to American Cancer Society or your favorite charity in John's memory. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, August 6, 2005)

KLEM, Anna Klem (Warcholak)
TROY, N.Y. Anna (Warcholak) Klem, 83, of Troy, entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2004 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Akcentij and Anna Warcholak. Beloved wife of William Klem. Anna was born on September 4, 1920 in Kalyczawa, Powit, Sanik, Ukraine. She had been employed with Richlie Manufacturing before retiring in 1985. She is survived by her children, Walter W. (Irene) Klem and David W. (Sharon) Klem, both of Troy, and the late Michael Klem. Anna was the sister of Mary Nhdushynsky of Poland, Rose Mycio of Canada, the late Michael and Dmitro Warcholak and Kathrine Kwiatanowski. She is grandmother of Stephen Klem of Troy, Michael Mick Klem of Plano, Texas, Ryan A. Klem of Troy, David (Cassandra) Klem of U.S.M.C., Joseph Klem of Troy, Kimberly A. Klem of Acton, Mass., Katherine Klem of Washington, D.C. and Daria and Sarah Klem, both of Troy. Also the mother-in-law of Karen Bodnaryk. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy, then to the Protection of Blessed Virgin Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. A Parastas Service will be held at 6 p.m. Interment, St. Nicholas Cemetery. A special thanks is given to her nurses, Raymond and Bernadette. Donations to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF), 2247 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622-4828 would be appreciated. For directions and guest book please visit, www.leahy-bocketti.com (Albany Times Union, Albany, NY February 17, 2004)

KLINE, Dorothy C. Hartman
Funeral services for Dorothy C. Hartman Kline, 91, of 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle and formerly of Newville, will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville. She died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 in Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 16, 1907 in Wyomissing, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hattie Hartman and the widow of William Earl Kline. She was a housewife. Mrs. Kline is survived by two daughters, Elaine J. Frost of Carlisle and Vienna H. Warholic of Eynon; a sister, Roylaine J. Cassel of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, William F. Kline.  The Rev. Wayne M. Ellis will officiate at services. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Landisburg.  Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home.   Memorial contributions can be made to the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Alzheimer's Unit, 375 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.

KOCIOLA, Anna (Botlock) 
Mrs. Anna (Botlock) Kociola of 809 Fifth Street, Colver Died Nov. 9, 1973, at Lee hospital. Mrs. Kociola who was 61 was born Aug. 19, 1912 in Windber, a daughter of George and Katherine (Mehalko) Botlock. She was preceded in death by her husband, and brother, Nick. Surviving are these children; George and Delores, wife of John Hodak both of Ebensburg. Also surviving are three grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Mike, John, Steve, Andrew, Mary Drummer, Helen Botlock, Pauline Wright, Eva Skero and Katherine. Friends were received at the Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist's Church, Maple Avenue, by the Rev Andrew Ulicky. Burial followed in Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, November 14, 1973)

KOCIOLA, Pete
Pete Kociola, Colver, Expires 
Pete Kociola of 503 5th Street in Colver died at Memorial Hospital on Friday, Dec. 6, 1963. Mr. Kociola, who was 68, was born Apr. 18, 1895, in Austria, a son of George and Mary Kociola. Surviving are his widow, the former Anna Botlock; daughter, Delores, at home, and a son, George, Ebensburg. Also surviving are two grandchildren and a brother, Frank, Palmerton. Friends were received at the Askew Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was sung, at 9 a.m. Monday at the Greek Orthodox Church in Colver by Rev. George J. Matey. Burial followed in Lloyd Cemetery in Ebensburg. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo PA, December 12, 1963)

KOLESAR, Martin 
Martin Kolesar, Ebensburg, Dies Martin Kolesar of Ebensburg died at Memorial Hospital on Feb. 3 1964. Mr. Kolesar, who was 80, was born Apr. 11, 1883, in Europe, a son of Peter and Susan (Czrop) Kolesar. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Andrew Adamy of Benshoff Hill. Friends were received at the Frank J. Pentrack Funeral Home where service was conducted Wednesday morning by Rev. John A. Janisak. Burial followed in Grandview Cemetery. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, February 6, 1964)

KOLLAR, Martin
Mr. Martin Kollar, 78, Smokerun, passed away on Sunday, March 15th, 2009 at 11:10 AM at Golden Livingcenter - Haida, Hastings, PA. Mr. Kollar was born on Nov. 19, 1930 in Utahville, a son of the late John and Susan Kollar. Mr. Kollar was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Madera and was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War. He was employed at the Ford Motor Co. in Cleveland, OH., for 30 years and was a member of the Croatian Club of Smoke Run, Coalport M.O.O.S.E Lodge and Stephen Kandrach V.F.W. Post 6321, Smithmill and the American Legion. He is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Matsko of Cleveland, OH and number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Kollar was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters; John, Paul, Edward, Emery, Stephen and Joseph Kollar; Mary Holobinko, Helen Finch and Margaret Finch. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30 - 9:30 PM at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. Ramey. Fr. Gregory A. Kirsch will hold a Vigil Service Tuesday evening in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Madera with Very Rev. Fr. Gregory A. Kirsch as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Brisbin. (kruisefuneralhome.com)

KOLLAR, Paul T. 
Beccaria - Paul T. Kollar, 49, of Beccaria, died Saturday at 11:05 p.m. in the Philipsburg State General Hospital following a short illness. Born Jan. 14, 1915, at Beccaria, he was a son of John and Susan (Kollar) Kollar. Mr. Kollar was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by his wife, the former Bertha Shepler; his father, who resides in Coalport; and the following children: Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Hresko, Hyattsville, Md.; Paul Kollar, Jr., Ramey; Mrs. James (Frances) Kollar, Hastings; Bernard James, Beccaria; Ronald Eugene, Robert William, Howard Charles and Donald Dwayne, all at home. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; John Kollar, Jr., Freedom, Pa.; Steve and Emery, both of Homestead; Edward, Beaver, Pa.; Martin, Cleveland, Ohio; Joseph, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Michael (Mary) Holobinko, Miss Betty Kollar, both of Cleveland; Mrs. Michael (Margaret) Finch, Colver, Pa.; and Mrs. Nicholas (Helen) Finch, Warren, Pa. He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister. Requiem High Mass will be sung Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Ramey, with Father Michael Karabinos as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the Buranovsky Funeral Home, Ramey, from 7 to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, May 4, 1964)

KOPCIK, Andrew D. 
Osceola Mills-- Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church for Andrew D. Kopcik , 76, who died Monday April 10, 2000, at 7 15 a.m. The Rev. Glen T. Eason will officiate. Interment will be in the Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday at the Heath Funeral Home Osceola Mills. Veterans graveside services will be conducted by the Osceola Mills Honor Guard. Born Aug 18, 1923 in Osceola Mills he was a son of Demko and Mary Kopcik. Mr. Kopcik retired from Conrail after 43 years as a brotherhood of railroad trainmen. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II. He was a member of the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church the Men's club of the church and an elder and deacon of the church. Mr. Kopcik was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5020, the American Legion, Houtzdale and the Osceola Mills Lodge 515 F.A.M. He was a life member of the Bavarian Aid Society of Altoona the Columbia Fire Co., Osceola Mills and the B.P.O Elks, Philipsburg. On Aug 9, 1947 in Osceola Mills he wed Louise (Osewalt) Kopcik, who survives in Osceola Mills. In addition he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Louise Ann) Wayne of Wilminton, N.C., a grandson Sean Patrick Wayne of Wilmington, N.C. and a sister Mary Pollick of Ebensburg. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Helen Drochak, and Ann Loftus; and five brothers, Michael, John, Joseph, Pete and George Kopcik. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA) 

KOPILCHACK, Ella (Zuzworsky) 
JANESVILLE - Ella Kopilchack, 82, of Janesville died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at 4:20 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Prayers of Transference will begin at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Saturday followed by Liturgy of Repose at 10 a.m. in St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill, with Father Paul Bigelow officiating. Interment will follow at St. Vladimir's Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:309:30 a.m. A Panikhida Service will be sung at the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Father Bigelow. Born May 22, 1920, in Janesville, she was a daughter of Harry and Anna (Jubo) Zuzworsky. Mrs. Kopilchack was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church and was a member of the church sisterhood. Mrs. Kopilchack is survived by a son, John Kopilchack and his wife, Ethel, of Wadsworth, Ohio; three grandchildren, John Kopilchack of Lima, Ohio, Kathy Hickey of St. Louis, Mo., and Shari Lewis of Canfield, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wasco "Jake" Kopilchack, on Jan. 6, 1992; brothers, George, Harry, Peter, John and James; and a sister, Edith Mowrer. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, November ?, 2002)

KOPELCHAK, George
KOPELCHAK--George, 67, Central City, died Mar. 13, 1951, at his home.   Survived by sister, Mrs. Nancy Holobinko, and brother Mike.  Service, 10 a.m. Saturday, Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City.  Burial, Richland Cemetery.

KOPILCHAK, Michael
Michael Kopilchack, 84, Smithmill, passed away at 2:45 PM on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA. He was born September 28, 1924 in Smithmill, a son of Dimitri (Metro) and Catherine (Stahurski) Kopilchack. He was a 1943 graduate of the former Madera High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Western Pacific and was a member of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill. Mr. Kopilchack retired from Conrail in July 1988 after 38 yrs, where he worked as a Machinist. He was a life member the Stephen Kandrich VFW Post 6321 Smithmill, PA, and American Legion Freeberg Post #591, Houtzdale. He was also an avid poker player. On March 1, 1952 in St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill he married the former Cora D. Delfosse who preceded him in death on October 30, 1989. He is survived by one daughter; Tina M. Kopilchack of Alexandria, VA. One sister survives; Ann Kost of Wickliffe, OH along with numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are three sister-in-laws, Marie Hemmis of Smithmill, Clarabelle Snyder of Irvona and Mary Delfosse of Fallentimber and a brother-in-law, Alex "Zike" Solan of Smithmill. Mr. Kopilchack was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wasco "Jake", Stanley, Johnny and Walter and sisters, Christine and a twin sister who died at birth. Friends will be received on Friday, June 12, from 3-8 PM and on Sat. June 13, from 9-11 AM at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. Ramey. A Panikhida service will be held Friday at 7:30 PM in the funeral home with Fr. Paul Bigelow officiating. Funeral Services will be held on Sat. June 13, at 11:00 AM in the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. Fr. Paul Bigelow will officiate and the interment will follow in the Allemansville Cemetery, Allemansville where the Janesville VFW Post will conduct graveside military honors. Condolences may be sent to: condolences@kruisefuneralhome.com

KOPILCHAK, Walter
White Lake Mich - former Smithmill resident Walter Kopilchack, 74, of White Lake, Mich., and formerly of Pontiac, Mich., died Thursday Nov. 14, 2001. Mr. Kopilchack retired in 1992 from G.M. Truck and Bus after 42 years. He was a material handler. He was a member of the UAW Local 594 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife Jane; daughters, Grace Mitchell of Holly, Mich., Diane Kopilchack of Farmington Hills, Mich., Mrs. George {Gay} Hoffner of Sterling Heights, Mich., and Mrs. Johnnie (Tammy) Shaw of White Lake, Mich; grandchildren Christina, Matthew, Jazzma and Michael; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael of Smithmill; and two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Christine) Gallo of Ohio and Anne Kost of Ohio. Mr. Kopilchack was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and Jake. Services were held at the Huntoon Funeral Home, Pontiac, with Pastor Kenneth Bracken officiating. Interment is in Oakland Hills Memorial Garden in Novi, Mich. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, December 19, 2001)

KOPYLEC, Alex
Alex Koplylec, 84, Dies; Was a Former Dairy Farmer.
East Haven - Alex Kopylec, husband of Eva Garbinski Kopylec of Half Mile Road, died Friday at his home. He was 84. Born March 18, 1886 in Galicia, Austria, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Chromra Kopylec. He was a self-employed dairy farmer until his retirement several years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves five sons, Andrew Kopylec of New Haven; John Kopylec of Guilford; Joseph, Michael and Stephen Kopylec, all of Northford; four daughters, Mrs. George Gould, Mrs. John Della-Valle and Mrs. Edwin Wayne, all of North Haven, and Mrs. Justin Williams of Wallingford; three brothers, Michael Kopylec of Hamilton, Ontario, Wasil Kopylec of Alberta, Canada and Paul Kopylec of Poland; 29 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., North Haven to St. Therese's Church, North Haven for a requiem mass at 10. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. (New Haven Journal-Courier, Saturday, February 20, 1971).

KOPYLEC, Andrew
 Kopylec, Andrew entered into rest Dec 13, 1985. Andrew Kopylec husband of Eva Romanyk Kopylec of 30 First Ave. father of Bazyli Kopylec North Haven and John Kopylec of New Haven, son of Mrs. Eva Garbinski Kopylec of North Haven and the late Alexander Kopylec, brother of Mrs. Mary Gold, Mrs. Anna Della Valla and Mrs. Tessie Wayne all of North Haven, Mrs. Holly Williams of Wallingford, John Kopylec of Guilford, Joseph and Steve Kopylec both of Northford and Michael Kopylec of North Haven also survived by 5 grandchildren. Funeral take place from the Lupinski Funeral Home 821 State Street, Monday morning at 9 15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church at 10 a.m Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Friends my call Sunday from 5-8 pm Parastas services Sunday at 7 pm.(New Haven Register,  Sat. Dec. 14, 1985 page 17)

KOPYLEC, Eva (Garbinski)
Koplec, Eva, In North Haven, Jan 8, 1986, Eva Garbinski Kopylec. Wife of the late Alex Kopylec of 41 Laydon Ave. North Haven. Mother of John Kopylec of Guilford, Joseph and Stephen Kopylec both of Northford, Michael Kopylec of North Haven. Mrs. George (Mary) Gould, Mrs. John (Anna) DellaValle, and Mrs. Edwin (Theresa) Wayne all of North Haven and Mrs. Justin ( Alice-Holly) Williams of Wallingford. Also survived by 29 grandchildren , 34 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Andrew Kopylec and a great grandson William Gould. Funeral Services from the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 o'clock. The visiting hours will be Friday from 6-9 pm Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven.(New Haven Register Thurs 1 9 1986 page 29 )

KOPYLEC, George
GEORGE KOPYLEC, Husband of Vernie Brink Sunderlin Kopylec of Glen Campbell Born March 26, 1915, he was a son of Michael and Anastasia Levoraski Kopylec.Mr. Kopylec had been employed as a laborer.  He was a member of St. Michael's Church, Glen Campbell.Survivors include his widow mentioned above; two daughters;  Mrs. Charles Williams, Girard, Ohio; Mrs. Joseph Zernic, South Euclid, Ohio; five stepsons:  Harry Sunderlin, Westover;  Robert Sunderlin, Glen Campbell;   Ray, Detroit;  Thomas, Cleveland, Ohio;  Charles, Burnside;  three sisters and two brothers:  Mrs. Robert Hasey, Delaware;  Mrs. Everett Lantz, Glen Campbell;  Andrew Kopylec, Delaware;  Mrs. John Sabol, Cleveland, Ohio;   Paul of Cleveland, Ohio; 30 grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Gardner Funeral Home, Glen Campbell.  Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. this evening at the funeral home.   Services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Michaels Church, Glen Campbell, Rev. Stephen Drab, celebrant.  Interment in the church cemetery.

KOPYLEC, John
NEW HAVEN - John Kopylec, 61, of 30 First Ave. died June 10. He was a son of Eva Romanyk Kopylec of East Haven and the late Andrew Kopylec. He worked for Eldorado Tool Co. for 15 years. He leaves daughters Jo-Ann Cusano of North Haven, Tina Amodei of Meriden and Margaret Kownacki of East Haven; a son, Jacek Zielinski of East Haven; a brother, Bazyli Kopylec of Hamden; six grandchildren; and his former wife, Anna Kopylec Zielinski of West Haven. - Lupinski Funeral Home

KOPYLEC, Michael
North Haven- Michael Kopylec, 67, of Montowese Ave.,died Sunday at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Betty Whittaker Kopylec. Mr. Kopylec, son of the late Alex and Eva Garbinski Kopylec, was born in East Haven Feb. 4, 1929. Formerly of Wallingford, he moved to North Haven two years ago. He was a self-employed builder, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Northford Congregational Church. in Northford section of North Branford and was a trustee of the church. He was also a member of the NRA and Raccoon Club of Haddam. besides his wife, he leaves daughters Esther A. Kopylec of Wallingford, and Kathleen E. Kopylec of Guilford; a stepdaughter, Bonnie Tobits of Higganum; a stepson Arthur R. Westover, Jr., of East Haddam; brothers John Kopylec of Guilford and Joseph Kopylec in New York; sisters Mary Gould in Vermont; Anna Delavally and Theresa Wayne of North Haven and Holly Williams of Wallingford. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice---Doolittle Funeral Home, Middletown. (New Haven Register, Tues 4 23 1996 )

KOPYLEC, Michael
MICHAEL KOPYLEC, 68, died at his home in Glen Campbell R.D. November 8 at 10:10 p.m., after a lingering illness. He was born in Austria July 8, 1884, and came to America in 1907.  He was  united in marriage to Anastacia Lovaski in 1914, who preceded him in death in 1944. To this union there were three sons and three daughters, who survive:   George of Glen Campbell, Andy of Wilmington, Del., Paul at home, Mrs. Mary Hosey of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. Anna Lentz at home, Kathryn at home.  There are five grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Nancy Holobinko of Wood, Pa. There will be a short service at the home Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock.  Mass will be sung by the Rev. S. Krywnak at 9:00 a.m. in the S.S. Peter and Paul Church, Urey.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the home after 7 p.m. this evening. McCardell Funeral Home, Burnside, is caring for arrangements. (written in 11-10-1952)

KOPYLEC, Stephen
Kopylec, Stephen, In Bradford, July 4, 1991. Husband of Catharine Eliason Kopylec of 25 Tommy's Path, Northford, father of Stephen M., Wayne A. and Carol L. Kopylec. brother of Mary Gould, Anna DellaValle, Theresa (Terry) Wayne, Alice (Holly) Williams, John, Joseph and Michael Kopylec. also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., Tues morning at 10 o'clock. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. in Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice inc., 61 Burban Dr. Branford, Ct. 06405 Interment will be in Northford, Cemetery. (New Haven Register -Sunday July 7, 1991 )

KOPYLEC (BRINK) (SUNDERLIN), Vernie
VERNIE L. BRINK SUNDERLIN KOPYLEC, 90, of Glen Campbell, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 1994, at Glenwood Convalescent Home, Glen Campbell. The daughter of Anthony Brink and Josephine Brink Falisec Wolenski, she was born Aug. 8, 1903, in Glen Campbell R.D. A housewife, Mrs. Kopylec was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Glen Campell, where she was a member of the Rosary Society. Surviving are six children:  Harry Sunderlin, Westover;  Robert Sunderlin, Glen Campbell;  Thomas Sunderlin, Cleveland, Ohio;  Charles Sunderlin, Burnside;  Josephine Wiliams, Girard, Ohio; 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Janocha, Glen Campbell R.D. 1. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Charles Sunderlin; her second husband, George Kopylec; one son, Raymond Sunderlin; and the following brothers and sisters:  Edward, John, Stanley and William  Brink;  Henry, Joseph, Harry, and Anthony Falisec; Anna Sherman and Martha  Kobesko  Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Albert E. Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where a wake service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.   A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Glen Campbell, with the Rev. Terry Hercik as celebrant.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery. (date written 2-28-1994)

KORINCHAK, Michael "Pap"
BLAIN CITY - Michael "Pap" Korinchak, 85, of Blain City, Coalport RD, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Altoona Hospital. Born June 5, 1916, in Beccaria, he was the son of Harry and Catherine (Korlinchak) Korinchak. He worked in the coalmines for 42 years and retired in 1980 from Beth Energy Mine 33, Ebensburg. He was a WWII Army veteran, where he received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Service .Medal with one bronze Service Star and he was also awarded the Purple Heart. Mr. Korinchak was a member of the UMWA, 1368 Local, Ebensburg; a life member of the Richard L. Beers VFW Post 7043, Blain City; a life member of the DAV, Altoona Chapter 34; and a member of St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. He is survived by his two sons, Harry Korinchak and his wife Charlotte, Rosebud; and Dr. Jerome Korinchak, Lewistown; and his companion Nellie Bernazzoli, Coupon. He is also survived by a sister, Catherine Hendron, Port St. Lucy, Fla.; four brothers, Anthony, St. Michael; John, Cleveland, Ohio; Stephen, Berea, Ohio; and Frank, Madera; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Nicholas "Cal", Andrew and George; and a sister, Anna Mowchan. Requiem Divine Liturgy will be held at St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, Monday, at 10 a.m. with the Very Rev. Cannon James E. Poorman as celebrant. Interment will be at St Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. tonight and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, where Parastisis will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Military rites are being handled by the Coalport VFW. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, April 20, 2002)

KORINCHAK, Mina (Klossey)
Mina (Klossey) Korinchak, 85, of Smokerun, PA passed away at 11:04 am Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006 at the Clearfield Hospital. Mrs. Korinchak was born in Tyrone, PA on February 15, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Francis (Belin) Klossey. She was a home maker and a member of Christ The King Catholic Church Houtzdale, PA she also was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas St. Victoria's Court 646, Houtzdale and Christ The King Rosary Society. On Oct. 28, 1972 she married Nick "Cal" Korinchak who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 1995. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Sr. Jean Marie and two brothers, John and Frank Klossey. Surviving are two sisters; Marie Damico and her husband Anthony of Erie, PA and Francis Beckwith and her husband Art of Bald Eagle, PA. And a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 from 8-10:30 am at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. 2550 Union St. Ramey, PA A Christian Wake service will be held on Thursday at 3:00 pm in the funeral home by Fr. Zab Amar followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 pm by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Christ The King Rosary Society. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ The King Catholic Church, Houtzdale, PA, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at 10:00 am with Fr. Zab Amar as the celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Ramey, PA. (http://www.kruisefuneralhome.com/funeral_notices.html)

KORLINCHAK, Anna (Orlosky) 
Anna Korlinchak, Nanty Glo, Succombs Mrs. Anna (Orlosky) Korlinchak of 1276 Lloyd Street, Nanty Glo, died at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 31, 1972, at the home of her daughter, with whom she resided. Mrs. Korlinchak, who was 81, was born Dec. 28, 1891, in Austria, a daughter of Anthony and Theresa Orlosky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex, and son Joseph. Surviving are these children; Julia, wife of Michael Nedrich, with whom she resided, and Michael, both of Nanty Glo; Miss Ann Korlinchak; Kaye, wife of Anthony Garbacz, and Mary, wife of Roland Basden, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Mrs. Susan Porter, Columbus, O. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where Parastas was sung at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Divine Liturgy was celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, by Rev. Father John Petro. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, January 3, 1973)

KORLINCHAK, Anna
Anna Korlinchak of 1308 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Nanty Glo, died Apr. 17, 1981, at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn. She was 60. Born Apr. 26, 1920, in Smoke Run, Pa., she was a daughter of Alex and Anna (Orolosky) Korlinchak. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Michael and Joseph. Surviving are these sisters: Julia Nedrich, Nanty Glo; Catherine Garbarz and Mary Basdan, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Susanne Porter, Columbus, O. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home where the Rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Church by the Rev. John J. Neugebauer. Burial followed in the church cemetery. (The Nanty Glo Journal, April 22, 1981)

KORLINCHAK, George
Name: Korlinchak, George Address: Blain City, Coalport RR Age: 80 Deathdate: 7/25/1998 Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Birthdate: 5/23/1918 Birthplace: Beccaria Father: Korlinchak, Harry Mother: Korlinchak, Catherine Spouse: Kephart, Arminta Surviving Children: Korlinchak, Richard; Korlinchak, George E.; Dudurich, Sheri; Yoder, Susan; Eckenrode, Gina; 12 grandchildren Surviving Siblings: Korlinchak, Anthony; Korlinchak, John; Korlinchak, Stephen; Korlinchak, Frank; Korlinchak, Michael; Hendron, Catherine Deceased Children: Deceased Siblings: Mowchan, Anna; Korlinchak, Andrew; Korlinchak, Nicolas "Cal" Interment: St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery, Ramey Reference: Altoona Mirror, 7/26/1998, A9

KORLINCHAK, Michael 
Michael Korlinchak Nanty Glo, Expires 
Michael Korlinchak of 1106 Rodgers Street, Nanty Go, died Aug. 14, 1975 at Memorial Hospital. Mr. Korlinchak, who was 48, was born Sept. 23, 1926 in Smoke Run, a son of Alex and Anna (Orlisky) Korlinchak. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph. Surviving are these sisters: Mrs. Julia (Michael) Nedrich, Nanty Glo; Mrs. Catherine Garbaz, Mrs. Mary Basden and Miss Ann, all of New York; and Mrs. Susanne Porter, Columbus, O. Mr. Korlinchak was a member of Moose Lodge 207, American Legion Post 619 and Loy A. Douglass Post 3489, Veterans of Foreign Wars, all of Nanty Glo. Friends were received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where Parastas was sung Sunday evening. Funeral service was celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday by Rev. Father John Petro. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo, with military graveside rite by the Nanty Glo American Legion and VFW Posts. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, August 20, 1975)

KOSICKI, Frank
KOSICKI - Frank, 76, Patton, died Feb. 28, 2004, at Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. Born Aug. 4, 1927, in Smithmills, son of Martin Sr. and Kathryn (Semetosky) Kozicki. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Donald Allen; sister, Mary Hudak-Paddock; and brothers, Martin Jr., Michael, Joseph, Stanley, and John. Husband of Elizabeth (Bobby), whom he married Sept. 22, 1951. Father of Sharon Adams, Patton; Albert, married to former Karen Hite, Annapolis, Md.; Deborah, wife of John "Jack" McConnell, Dysart; Denise, wife of David McConnell, Ashville; Gregory, married to former Linda McGill, Patton; James, married to former Susan Weiland, Loretto; Lori, wife of Dr. Russell Miller, Patton; and Brian, married to former Tonya Swarden, Patton. Grandfather of Jennifer (John) Cramer; Sherri (Michael) Platt; Carolyn, Margaret, and Jonathan Kosicki; John and Matthew McConnell; Douglas McConnell; Lindsey and Curtis Kosicki; and Wyatt Kosicki. Great-grandfather of Cassidy and Jordyn Platt; Madeline and Andrew Cramer. Brother of Kathryn Smolensky, Nanty Glo; Paul, Ebensburg R.D.; Margaret Peck, North Ridgeville, Ohio; George, Brooklyn, Ohio; Evelyn Dubyak, Patton; Martha Swarden, Carrolltown; Helen Lekawa, Latrobe; Anne Fox, Rochester; and Tony, Cleveland, Ohio. Member of SS. Peter & Paul's Byzantine Catholic Church where he served as an usher. Also a member of UMWA District 2. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home, Patton, where brief service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday followed by funeral liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catolic Church, Patton, Father Oliver Hebert, T.O.R. Panachida 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment, church cemetery. Family is being served by Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage.(The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, March 1, 2004)  

KOST, Alexander 
Smoke Run - Alexander Kost, 92, died Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock in his home at Smoke Run. Mr. Kost was born March 15, 1866 at Wetlina, Austria, a son of John and Mary Kost. He was married to Julia Kotzak who died July 10, 1942. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Basil Kost, New York City: John Kost, Nanticoke, Pa; Frank Kost, and Mrs. Mary Belis, both of Smoke Run; Mrs. Anne Roetke, Passaic, N.J.; Metro Kose (sic Kost), Meadville and Andrew Kost, Houtzdale. Fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Kost was a member of St. Marys Greek Catholic of Ramey and of Lodge No. 38 of Ramey. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning from the St. Marys Church with the Rev. Jeremiah Onuferka officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends are being received today and tomorrow at Mr. Kost's late home at Smoke Run. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, February 23, 1959)

KOST , Anna (Tokarchick)
KOST - Anna, 90, of Altoona, formerly a longtime resident of St. Benedict, died Saturday, April 15, 2006. She was born in Madera, Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Wasco and Eva (Tutonich) Tocarchick. She married William Kost on Aug. 3, 1936, in Spangler. He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 1957. Mrs. Kost is survived by sons, Robert (Helen E.) Kost of St. Benedict and Lawrence M. (Virginia C.) Kost of Burke, Va.; daughters, Barbara A. (Patrick E.) Bender of Tucson, Ariz.; M. Joan Hein of Pittsburgh; Sandra M. (Thomas) Gaydosh of Dubois; Darlene N. (Matthew) McCaulley of Hollidaysburg; Linda J. (Domenico G.) Giambanco of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and Debra H. (William D.) Deuchar of Ruckersville, Va.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Metro (Bertha) Tocarchick of Tonawanda, N.Y.; sisters, Mary (Joseph) Meiers of Zelienople, Helen (Jack) Schmidt of Pittsburgh, Nancy (John) Krajnik of Erie and Ethel (Thomas) Clifford of Westlake, Ohio; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by brothers, Frank (Helen) Tocarchick and George (Mary Ann) Tocarchick and sisters, Kathryn (Frank) Rapack and Margaret (Fred) DuPlaga; and five infant siblings; also son-in-law, Peter R. Zanoviak. Mrs. Kost was a member of the Altoona Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved to read the Bible, travel and take care of her flowers and house plants. Friends will be received from noon until the 1 p.m. time of memorial service Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 141 Post Office Road, St. Benedict, Pa. Contributions in memory of Anna may be made to the Altoona Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1308 24th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Northern Cambria. Arrangements by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, April 20, 2006)

KOST, Julia (Kotzak)
Smoke Run- Mrs. Julia Kost wife of Alexander Kost died at her home at 8 a.m. Friday morning, July 10. A daughter of John & Anna Kotzak. She was born in Austria, and came to the United states in 1894. Where she was united in marriage to Alexander Kost in 1895. They were married in Ramey. Survived by her husband and the following children. Basil Kost of Tyrone, John J. Kost of Nantichoke, Frank Kost of New York, Metro Kost of Meadville, Mrs. Ann Koepke and Mary & Andrew Kost all of Smoke Run. There are 8 grandchildren and these brother and sisters also surviving: Mrs. Mary Roonsky, Mrs. Anna Starsky, Mrs. Alice Kitchko, Basil Kotzak all of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral Services were held Monday July 13 at 9 a.m. in the St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church, Ramey,  with Fr. Kowalsky as celebrant of the Requiem Mass. (The Progress, Clearfield, Pa. July 18, 1942)

KOVAL, Catherine (Bungo)
Catherine (Bungo) Koval, 90. Beloved wife of the late George Koval; dear sister of Henry and Evelyn. Catherine passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7 and was buried Saturday, Nov. 10 at Brisbin Cemetery in Brisbin, PA. (Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland OH, Saturday, November 11, 2001)

Parma, Ohio Catherine (Bungo) Koval, 90, of Parma Ohio and formerly of Smokerun, died Wednesday Nov. 7, 2001 at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland Ohio. Born in Smokerun on Dec.19, 1910 she was a daughter of John and Mary (Kuzinski) Bungo. Mrs. Koval was Catholic by faith. She is survived by a brother Henry Bungo of Twinsburg, Ohio, a sister Evelyn Bungo of Parma and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Koval was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George Koval on June 30, 1987; two sisters and three brothers, Mary Manke, Ann Bungo, Wasco, John Jr. and Mike. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, Houtzdale, on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Msgr Desmond McGee as celebrant. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Brisbin. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home, Inc., Ramey, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. and Saturday from 8-9:30 a.m. A vigil service will be held Friday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with Msgr Desmond McGee. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, November 11, 2001)

KOVAL, John
KOVAL - John, 73, Central City, died July 1, 2002. Born Feb. 19, 1929, son of Peter and Mary Koval. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Charles, Michael and Frank; an infant brother; and sisters, Helen and Sue. Survived by wife, former Sophia Zapotosky; sisters, Ann Maharena, Detroit; and Mary Strongosky, Central City; and a number of nieces and nephews. John was a U.S. Army veteran. Member of UMWA, having retired from Florence Mining. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where brief service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, the Very Rev. John Govrusik. Interment, SS. Peter & Paul Orthodox Greek Catholic Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Central City VFW and American Legion posts. Parastas will be sung at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, July 3, 2002)  

KOWAL, Helen D. (Tursky)
Helen D. Kowal of 711 Bloom Ave. Nancy Glo, died Sept.19, 1987, at Indiana Hospital. She was 73. Born June 7,1914, in Portage, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Mary (Scvcetanski) Tursky. She was preceded in death by sisters, Genevieve and Joanna. Surviving are her husband, Michael; and these children: NataIie, married to Robert Wells, Houston, Texas; Michael, married to the former Linda Carney, Baltimore, Md.; Mary, wife of Thomas Malcotti, Indiana; Helen, wife of James Hallahan, Cleveland, Ohio and Barbara, wife of Stephen Oblinsky, Nanty Glo. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren. She was a sister of Catherine Ando, Ridgeville Park, N.J.; Mary Anodide, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Joseph, Westwood, N.J.; Margaret Burns, New Milford, N.J., and Dorothy Casper, Nanty Glo. Mrs. Kowal was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nanty Glo and the Altar-Rosary Society. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where the rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church by the Rev. John Neugebauer. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Portage. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, September 30, 1987)

KOWAL, Michael J. 
Michael J. Kowal of 711 Bloom Ave., Nanty Glo, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1994, at Conemaugh Hospital. He was 90. Born Nov. 17, 1904, in Smoke Run, he was a son of Michael and Tekla (Orlosky) Kowal. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, the former Helen Tursky; brothers, Nicholas, John and Martin; and sister, Mary Harchak. Surviving are these children: Natalie, wife of Robert Wells, Houston, Texas; Michael, married to the former Linda Carney, Ellicott City, Md.; Mary, wife of Thomas Malcotti, Indiana, Pa.; Helen, wife of Luke Michelbacher, Nanty Glo; and Barbara, wife of Stephen Oblinsky, Nanty Glo. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; sisters and, Ann Slinkosky, Coalport; Helen Parsons, Brooklyn, Mich.; Catherine Daley, Blairstown, N.J.; and brother, Peter and his wife, Marie, Smoke Run. A retired coal miner, Mr. Kowal was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Nanty Glo; the Holy Name Society of St. Mary's and UMWA Local 1386, Nanty Glo. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 6 at St. Mary's Church by the Monsignor John Little. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Portage. Arrangements were in charge of the Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, December 7, 1994)

KOWAL, Peter
Smoke Run - Peter Kowal, 93, of Smoke Run, died Thurs Nov. 16, 2000, at the Clearfield Hospital. Born June 20, 1907 in Smoke Run, he was a son of Michael and Tekla (Orlosky) Kowal.  Mr. Kowal was a retired coalminer. He was a member of the UMW. On Nov. 1, 1952 in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, he wed Maria (Karabin) Kowal of Smoke Run. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Marianne Kowal Himes of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Bonnie Himes of Savannah, Ga., Brenda Himes of Seattle, Wash., and Jennifer Himes of Boca Raton, Fla.; two sisters Catherine Daly of Blairstown, NJ and Helen Parson of Lapeer, Mich., and a number of nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Harchak and Anna Slinkosky; and four brothers, John, Martin, Nick and Mike. Divine Liturgy will be served by the Very Rev. Canon James E. Poorman at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, ! Ramey, on Monday at 11 a.m. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale. Parastas will be sung at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Nov 17, 2000)

KOWAL, Tekla C. (Orlosky) 
Mrs. Tekla C. Kowal 
Smoke Run - Mrs. Tekla C. Kowal, 93, of Smoke Run died yesterday in the Phillipsburg State General Hospital following a long illness. She was born in Austria on June 23, 1869 and came to the United States and Smoke Run in 1894. Surviving are five sons, Nicholas, Cincinnati, Ohio; John, Baltimore, Md.; Martin, St. Michaels; Peter, Smoke Run; and Michael, Nanty Glo; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Harchack, Houtzdale; Mrs. Anna Slinkosky, Coalport; Mrs. Catherine Daly, Teaneck, N. J.; Mrs. Helen Parsons, Rochester, Mich.; 42 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, 20 years ago. Requiem High Mass will be sung Monday at 9 p.m. in St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Houtzdale, with the Rev. Fr. Stephen Katarzynski officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ramey. Friends may call at the Buranovsky Funeral Home, Ramey, today from 7 to 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (The Progress, Clearfield, Pa., July 14, 1962)

KOWALCYK, Andrew
Andrew Kowalcyk, 90, of Madera, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006 at 2:10 pm at the Clearfield Hospital. Mr. Kowalcyk was born in Madera, PA on January 24, 1915, the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Kowalcyk. He was a member of St. Mary's Church Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church Madera, PA. He worked as a coal miner for 48 years. He was a mine Foreman for several area mines and a mine superintendent for Bradford Coal. He later retired as a Federal Mine Inspector. Mr. Kowalcyk was past Council President and very active member of St.Mary's Orthodox Church for many years. He was member of the United Mine Workers of America and with his three brothers he co-owned and operated the Kowalcyk Brothers Mine in Boardman. On Nov. 27, 1940 in St. Mary's Orthodox Church he married the former Kathryn Russin, who survives of Madera. He is also survived by three sons, Fred Kowalcyk and his wife Yvonne of Seven Hills, OH., Eugene Kowalcyk and his wife Teresa of Richmond Heights, OH., and Ed Kowalcyk of Houtzdale, RD. Three grandchildren, Michelle Kaifas and her husband Steve; Jeff Kowalcyk and Connie Kowalcyk. Two great-grandchildren, Madeline and Grant Kaifas. And one sister survives, Dorothy Miller and her husband Jesse of Punxsutawney, PA. Hewas preceded in death by three brothers; Frank, John and Ben and two sisters; Helen Gulish and Mary Solomon. Friends are invited to call Wednesday , Jan. 11, 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc. 254 Lynn St. Madera, PA, and on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 from 9:00 until the time of services at St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Madera. A Panikhida service will be sung on Wednesday at 8:00 pm in the funeral home. Funeral Service at St. Mary's Church Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera, at 10 AM on Thursday, January 12th, with Rev. Fr. Hieromonk David Lewis officiating. Graveside Services will be at St. Mary's Orthodox Cemetery Madera, PA. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Mary's Orthodox Church, C/O William Zapsky P.O.Box 112 Madera, PA 16661. (http://www.kruisefuneralhome.com/funeral_notices.html)

KOWALCZYK, Eva (Manjack) 
Houtzdale - Mrs Eva Kowalczyk, 63, of Houtzdale, died at 1:20 p.m. yesterday in the Philipsburg State General Hospital following a lengthy illness. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Manjack, she was born at Smoke Run Sept. 27, 1906. She was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, John, and four children: Mrs. John (Rose) Bungo, Tonawanda, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Marian) Burns, Grand Island, N.Y.; Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Gallagher, Waldorf, Md.; and John Kowalczyk, Endicott, N.Y. Eighteen grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Clara Fivelo and John Manjack, New York City; Mrs Mary Sacolic, Ramey: Mrs. Susan Fundanish, Smoke Run; and Michael Manjack, Pittsburgh. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Friends will be received in the Raymond M. Hayes Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday prior to the services in St. Barbara's Church at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Leonard M. Kuziora will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, August 14, 1970)

KOZAK, Catherine
IRVONA - Catherine (Blaha) Kozak, 83, who made her home for the past eight months with Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jones of Irvona, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997, at Altoona Hospital. Mrs. Kozak formerly resided in Ginter. Born April 30, 1914, in Viola, Gulich Township, she was the daughter of Metro and Mary (Zazworsky) Blaha. She was assistant postmaster for Ginter for 40 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. William (Anna) Rawls and Mrs. Alvin (Olga) Elliot, both of New Jersey, Marge Gursky of Florida and Mary Rudison of Ohio; a brother, Michael Blaha of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond A. Kozak on June 18, 1995; and a daughter, Marjory Ann. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Killian Shuman, T.O.R., as celebrant. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and from 8-9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey. A Vigil Prayer service followed by the Rosary will begin at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Shuman.

KOZICKI, Leo A.
KOZICKI - Leo A., 77, Sixth Street, Colver, died May 24, 2000, at Conemaugh hospital. Born Dec. 25, 1922, in Six Mile Run, Pa., son of John and Sophie (Beres) Kozicki. Preceded in death by parents; beloved grandson, David Kozicki; brothers, Edward, Paul, Pete, Stanley; and sister, Verna. Survived by wife of 56 years, former Mary Ellen Zawiskie; son, Dennis; daughter-in-law, Mary, Warren, Mich.; and beloved grandson, Danny Kozicki. Brother of Ted, Tommy, John, Joe; sisters, Virginia Price, Leona Kowardy, Bernardine McCloskey, and Sandra Kozicki; also survived by many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; and his dog and best friend, "Bootsie." Retired from Ring Screw Works, Warren, Mich., with 35 years service. Army veteran of World War II. Friends received from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday at Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where vigil wake service will be held Friday. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, the Rev. James Coveney. Committal, Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. (Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA, May 26, 2000)

KOZICKI, Martin, Sr 
Martin Kozicki Sr. of 915 Ninth Street in Colver died Apr. 19, 1974, at Colver Hospital. Mr. Kozicki, who was 77, was born Nov. 11, 1896, in Poland, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kozicki. Surviving are his widow, Kathryn Semetkosky, and these children: Michael, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Anna Fox, Rochester, Pa.; Joseph, Monroe, Mich.; Stanley, Cleveland; Kathryn, wife of Joseph Smolensky, Nanty Glo; Mary, wife of Paul Paddock, Hastings; Frank, Patton; Martin Jr., Levittown; Paul, Ebensburg R.D. 2; Margaret, wife of Fred Peck and George, both of Cleveland; Evelyn, wife of Bill Dubyak, Patton; Martha, wife of Mike Swarden, Carrolltown; and Helen, wife of Ronald Lekaa, Latrobe. Also surviving are 52 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Kozicki was preceded in death by two sons and three sisters. He was a member of Colver Local 860, UMWA. Friends were received at the Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home in Ebensburg where wake service was held at 8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Colver by the Rev. Carl A. Spishak. Burial followed in Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, April 24, 1974)

KOZICKI, Sophia (Beres) 
Mrs. Sophia Kozicki, Colver, Succumbs 
Mrs. Sophia Kozicki of Colver died at her home on November 26, 1969. Mrs. Kozicki who was 66 was born Sept. 2 1902, in Bedford County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Beres. Surviving are her husband John, and these children: Leo, Theodore, Paul and Peter, all of Detroit; Edward Bettendorf, Iowa; Joseph Kitteray, Maine; Mrs. Verna Dryzal, Colver; Mrs. Virginia Price, Carrolltown; Mrs. Leona Kowardy, Mrs. Bernardine McCloskey and Miss Sandra, all of Cleveland, O. and John Jr. and Thomas, both of Youngstown. Also surviving are 27 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Stanley, Frank, Joseph, Thomas, Chester, Theodore, George, Mary, Stella, Libby, Nellie and Anna. Mrs. Kozicki was preceded in death by an infant son Stanley. Friends were received at the Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home in Ebensburg. Funeral Mass was sung at 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church of Colver by Rev. Father Alphonsus Jagminas. Burial followed in Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, December 3, 1969).

KOZIEKI, Michael
Michael Kozieki of the Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Colver, died Tuesday Aug. 5, 1997, in Hollidaysbag. He was 79. Born Oct. 21, 1917, in Conwood, Pa., he was a son of Martin and Kathryn (Semetosky) Kozicki. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, John, Joseph and Martin.Surviving are these brothers and sisters: Anna Fox, Rochester, Pa., Stanley Kozicki and Tony Kozicki, both of Cleveland; Kathryn Smolensky, Cardiff; Mary, wife of Paul Paddock; and Frank Kosicki, married to the former Betty Bobby, both of Patton; Paul Kozicky, married to the former Kathleen Lanzendorfer, Ebensburg R.D.2; Margaret, wife of Fred Peck, Cleveland; George Kozicki, married to the former Barbara Nadwodny, Cleveland; Evelyn, wife of Bill Dubyak, Patton; Martha, wife of Michael Swarden, Carrolltown; and Helen, wife of Ronald Lekawa, Latrobe. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Kozieki was an Army veteran of World War II. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, Aug. 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, by the Rev. James Coveney. Interment followed in Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. Arrangements were in charge of the Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg.(The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, Aug. 13, 1997).

KOZY, Emil
Emil Kozy. January 15, 1996. Emil Kozy, 75, Taylor, died Monday afternoon in Community Medical Center's emergency room after being stricken at home with an apparent heart attack. His widow is the former Julie Warholak. They were married for 48 years. Born in Scranton, son of the late William and Katherine Luciw Kozy, he was a 1938 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and served as a staff sergeant with the 397th Base headquarters and Air Base Squadron in the Aleutian Islands and Asiatic/Pacific Theatre of Operations. He was an inspector for the Trane Co., Dunmore before retirement and was also a retired rural route postal deliveryman. A lifelong member of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, West Scranton, he was also a member of the American Ukrainian Veterans Association of Lackawanna County and was a past secretary and director for the association. Also surviving are two sons, Emil Jr., Taylor, and Robert, Moosic; a daughter, Carol Albright, Salem, Ore; a sister, Alice Stack, Tunkhannock; a brother, William, New York, N.Y.; a grandson; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hunchar.The funeral will be Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 262 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy at 9 in St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Main Avenue at Howell Street, to be celebrated by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. Parastas, Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
KOZY, Emil, Taylor, Thursday from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 262 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy in St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Main Avenue at Howell Street, celebrated by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor. Pallbearers: Emil Kozy, Jr., and Robert Kozy, sons; William Kozy Jr. a nephew, and Joseph Buchma. Interment, parish cemetery.

KOZY, Emil Jr.
April 13, 1997 Emil Kozy Jr., Taylor, died Sunday afternoon at Community Medical Center after being stricken ill at home. Born June 14, 1951, in Scranton, son of Julie Warholak Kozy, Taylor, and the late Emil Kozy Sr., he was 1969 graduate of Riverside High School. He was a lifelong member Of St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Scranton; the American Ukrainian Veterans and St. George's Social Club, Taylor. He was employed by the McKinney Corp. as a machinist. Also surviving are a sister, Carol Albright, Salem, Ore.; a brother, Robert, Moosic; a nephew; aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 254-268 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy at 9 in St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, to be celebrated by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, 5 to 8 P-m. Parastas, 8 p.m. Tuesday.
KOZY, EMIL, JR, Taylor, today from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 254-268 Railroad Ave., West Scranton, with Divine Liturgy at St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, celebrated by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor. Pallbearers: George Kofira, William Kozy, Stanley Krupinski, Joseph Rachko, Paul Albright, Steven Kozy. Interment, parish cemetery.

KOZY, Julie (Warholak)
KOZY, Julie -- October 1, 1998, Julie Kozy, a resident of Taylor, died early Thursday morning at the Taylor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. She was the widow of Emil Kozy Sr., who died on Jan. 15, 1996. The couple had been married for 48 years. Born in Simpson, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Suchick Warholak, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School. She had formerly worked for Capitol Records, Scranton, and was a member of St. Michaels Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its Sisterhood. She was also very active with the church’s fundraising committee. Surviving are a son, Robert, Greenwood; a daughter, Carol Albright, Salem, Ore.; six sisters, Eva Husanita, Scranton; Catherine Marcinko, Mount Vernon, N.Y.; and Anna Krasawski, Anastasia (Nancy) Wallick, Theodora Kmiotek and Margaret Qubick, all of Bridgeport, Conn.; two brothers, Joseph, Willingboro, N.J., and Theodore, Bethel, Conn.; a grandson, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Emil Jr. (Sonny), who died on April 13, 1997; four brothers, Paul, Charles, John and Michael; and two sisters, Mary Brown and Susan Krupinski. The funeral will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 254-268 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy at 9 in St. Michaels Ukrainian Orthodox Church, North Main Avenue at Howell Street, to be celebrated by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery, Taylor. Friends may call today, 5 to 8 p.m. Parastas will be at 7:30 p.m. (October 2, 1998 – Scranton, PA. Source: The Scranton Times)

KRAYNAK, George 
George Robert Kraynak, 67, Northern Cambria, died May 28, 2003, at home. He was born February 12, 1936, in Urey, son of George and Marie (Lutsock) Kraynak. He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Richard and William; sisters, Elizabeth Marino and Charlotte Stickney; and infant brothers, George and Rudolph. Survived by wife of 41 years, former Monica Ann Wiewiora; and children, Karen and Karla, both of Alexandria, VA; George Robert Jr, and Gregory, both of Northern Cambria; and granddaughter, Katarina. He is also survived by brother, Thomas of Mahaffey RD; and sister, Sonya Ostermayer of Ohio. Mr. Kraynak was the co-owner of Kraynak Coal Company of Mahaffey. Friends were received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Long-Contres Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. A tree will be presented to the family in living memory of Mr. Kraynak by Long-Contres. www.long-contresfuneralhomes.com. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, June 4, 2003)

KRAJNAK, Mary I
KRAJNAK - Mary I., 85, Richland Township, formerly of Thomas Mills, died Jan. 12, 2003, at Beverly Health Care. Born Nov. 12, 1917, in Jerome, daughter of John and Mary (Michalcin) Krajnak. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, John, George and Mike. Survived by nieces and nephew, Mary Jane Krajnak, married to Donald Parker, Kodiak, Alaska; Irzha Krajnak, Indiana, Pa.; Kathy (Krajnak) Seaver, Pittsburgh; and John M. Krajnak, Ford City. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Pauline Krajnak-Ferguson, Somerset; and Mary Krajnak, Pittsburgh. A former waitress at area restaurants including former Penn Traffic and Bedford Springs Hotel. Member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Jerome. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell, the Rev. Father Daniel Loya officiating. Interment, SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Jerome. Memorials may be given to Mary's church for cemetery care. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, January 14, 2003)

KRAYNAK, Mary Katherine (Lutsock) 
Mary Katherine Kraynak wife of George Kraynak of Urey, died Tuesday, August 3, in Cleveland Clinic after a lingering illness. Born in Charleroi, March 19 1902 she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Debronsky Lutsock. Surviving are her husband and the following children; Mrs. Charlotte Stickney, Cleveland, O., William, Thomas, Betty, Robert and Richard, all at home. There are two grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Anna Guglicotta, Cleveland, O., Mrs. Pauline Popko, Monaca, Mrs. Katherine Pugh, Whittier, Calif., George, Cleveland, Steve, Buffalo, NY, half brother Thomas Kohutle, Aultman, Friends are being received at her late home in Urey. Services will be held in St. Michael's Church, Glen Campbell, Saturday morning at 9 o'clock with Father John Kaczmarszyk officiating. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery. McCardell Funeral Home Burnside is in charge of arrangements. (Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA, August 5 1948)

KRAYNAK, Richard 
Kraynak, Richard age 65 of Mahaffey RD 1 died Tues., Jan. 14, 2003, at the Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. He was born July 16, 1937, in Urey, the son of George and Mary Lutsock Kraynak. Mr. Kraynak was a member of the SS Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Urey. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired coal miner. Surviving are his two brother: Thomas Kraynak and his wife, Sue, Mahaffey RD, and G. Robert Kraynak and his wife, Monica, Northern Cambria; a sister, Sonya Ostemeyer, Vermillion, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: William, Rudolph, and George Kraynak; and two sisters, Charlotte Stickney and Betty Marino. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-9 Thurs. at the Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd., Hillsdale. An Orthodox funeral service will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday in SS Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Urey with the Rev. Fr. Mark Meholick as the celebrant. Interment will be in the church cemetery, Urey. Graveside military services will be provided by the Rossiter American Legion Post 9891. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA)

KRAYNAK, Susan (Ferance)
Mrs. Susan Ferance Kraynak, 47, of Glen Campbell, died Friday, Jan. 27, 1967, at home. Born in Clearfield county, Oct. 19, 1918, she was a daughter of Michael and Mary Ferance. Survivors include her husband, Joe; the following brothers and sisters: George, Glen Campbell R.D.; Fred, Barnesboro; Mrs. Michael (Kathryn) Lazeration, Barnesboro R.D.; Mitchell, Glen Campbell R.D.; Mrs. John (Mary) Lazeration of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Friends are being received at the Pyott Funeral Home, Burnside, where services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Rev. Father William Conjelko, officiating. Interment will be in Urey Cemetery, Glen Campbell R.D. Parastas services will be held at 7:30 p.m. both this evening and Sunday at the funeral home. (Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA, January 28, 1967)

KRAYNAK, Susan (Rushnok)
Mahaffey – Susan Kraynak, 72, of Mahaffey RD died at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. She was born Dec. 1, 1935, at Arcadia. She wed her husband Thomas, on Aug. 3, 1980. Sue was preceded in death by her son David, on Sept. 3, 1980, and her husband, who passed away on Dec. 22, 2006. Surviving her is a son, Daniel, of Mahaffey RD. She was a secretary for T&D Kraynak Mining Corp., owned by her son, Daniel. In addition to her son, she is survived by five nieces and a nephew, Kathy Noel of Kittanning, Nancy Myrter Clearfield, Carole Meany of Virginia, Carol Duke of Clearfield, Karen Beish of Clearfield and Paul Oshipp of New Jersey; and her best friend Patti Tatarko of Heilwood. In addition to her husband and son she was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Kathryn (Ternosky) Rushnok; three sisters, Anna, Mary, and Helen; and seven brothers; Charles, Metro, John, Nick, Mike, Andy, and George Rushnok. Susan was an active member of Christ Our Savior Orthodox Church. She loved her church and its members dearly. Susan was a loving caring person to all who knew her and everyone knew of her love for Steelers football. She will be extremely missed by many. Private arrangements are with Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd., Hillsdale. The Very Rev. Archpriest George Mitchell will have a private funeral service for Susan, with interment at Ss. Peter and Paul Orthodox Cemetery, Urey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Christ Our Savior Church, state Route 286 East and Tanoma Road, P.O. Box 1101, Indiana, PA 15701.

KRUPINSKI, Susan (Warholak)
January 28, 1995 Susan Krupinski, a resident of the Taylor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of the Bellevue section of Scranton, died Saturday at the home. She was the widow of Stanley Krupinski Sr., who died Dec. 30, 1989. Born in Osceola Mills, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Warholak, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Capital Records and Atlas Industries, both of Scranton. She was a member of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Surviving area son, Stanley, Scranton; seven sisters, Eva Husanita, Dunmore; Julie Kozy, Taylor; Catherione Marcinko, Mount Vernon, N.Y.; Anna Krasawski, Anastasia Wallick, Theodora Kmiotek and Margaret Qubick, all of Bridgeport, Conn.; two brothers, Joseph, Willingboro, N.J., and Theodore, Bethel, Conn.; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Charles, John, and Michael; a sister Mary Brown. The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Edward Chomko Funeral Home, 262 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 in St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church, to be celebrated by Monsignor Raymond Revak, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery, Minooka section. Friends may call Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parastas, Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
KRUPINSKI, SUSAN. A resident of the Taylor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Bellevue, today from the Edward Chomko Funeral Home, 262 Railroad Ave., with Divine Liturgy in St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Catholic Church, by Monsignor Raymond Revak, pastor. Pallbearers: John Krupinski, a brother-in-law; Robert Kozy, a nephew, William Burke and Edmund Diskin. Interment, parish cemetery, Minooka section.

KUBALIC, Kevin Joseph
Kevin Joseph Kubalic '88 Mercer grad, sports star was coach, laborer 
Kevin Joseph Kubalic, 1270 Scrubgrass Road, Findley Township, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 13, 2002, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, from injuries sustained in a 60-foot accidental fall through a roof while working in Pittsburgh. He was 32. Mr. Kubalic was born Jan. 16, 1970, in Grove City, a son of James B. Kubalic and Marge Busovicki Kubalic. As a 1988 graduate of Mercer High School, he was an outstanding high school athlete in wrestling and track; and was a 1993 alumnus of Slippery Rock University. Mr. Kubalic was the office manager and a laborer for Watertite Service Inc. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mercer, where he served as an altar boy for 10 years. Active in the community, Mr. Kubalic coached Little League baseball and was active as a volunteer coach in track and midget football. He was recently named as varsity wrestling head coach at Mercer High School. He was an avid sports fall, many times hosting Sunday afternoon football and card games. Surviving are: his parents, James and Marge Kubalic, Pottstown, Pa.; a sister, Beverly Kubalic, Newark, Del.; and his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Almeda Kubalic, Hillsdale, Pa. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Blanche Busovicki. Memorial contributions may be made to Tushim Manor in care of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 100 Penn Ave., Mercer 16137. 
KUBALIC Kevin Joseph, 32, of 1270 Scrub grass Road. Findley Township. Calling hours: 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday (11-17-02) in Cunningham Funeral Home Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Wake service at 8:30 p.m. Service: Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Monday (11-18-02) in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mercer, with the Rev. James Kennelley, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: All Saints Cemetery, Jefferson Township. (The Herald, Sharon, PA, November 15, 2002)

KUSHNER, Andrew A.
FERN WOOD - Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, for Andrew A. Kushner, 59, of Fernwood, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at 4:48 p.m. at Philipsburg Area Hospital. Fr. Kenneth Flaherty will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. The Osceola Mills Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5020 will provide military honors. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home, Ramey, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and tomorrow from 8-9 a.m. Recitation of the Rosary will be held in the funeral home today at 3 p.m. with Fr. Flaherty. Born Feb. 12, 1942, in Philipsburg, he was a son of Catherine (Kokosko) Kushner of Fernwood and the late Michael M. Kushner. Mr. Kushner worked for McTag Sewing Factory, Philipsburg, as a cutter and in shipping. He served in the Army. He was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Donald Kushner and his wife, Mary, of Clearfield and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Kushner was preceded in death by his father; an infant brother, Michael M.; maternal grandparents, John and Anna Kokosko and paternal grandparents, Martin and Anna Kushner.(The Progress, Clearfield, PA January 23, 2002) 

KUSHNER, Martin
Martin G. Kushner, 78, 350 Third St., Colver, died October 26, at Johnstown Mercy Hospital. He was born October 11, 1902 in Beccaria, the son of Martin and Anna (Kowalsky) Kushner. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Edward; brother, John, and sisters, Catherine, Ann and Mary. Mr. Kushner is survived by his widow the former Ann Ashcroft, Colver and these children: Helen, Cleveland; Eleanor, Bridgeport, W. Va.; James, Philadelphia; Carol, Pontiac, Mich.; and Martin Jr., Los Angeles; also 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Sue, New York; Andy and Steve, both of Cleveland; Joseph, California; and Mike, Smithmill. Friends were received Monday and Tuesday at the Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg where a wake service was held Tuesday. A Funeral Mass was said at Holy Family Catholic Church, Colver, the Rev. Francis Balestino. Interment, Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. (The Nanty Glo Journal, October 29, 1980)

KUTARBA, Mary Warcholak
MARY WARCHOLAK KUTARBA, 82, of Lodi died Sunday. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Passaic. Arrangements: Kamienski Funeral Home, Wallington. The Record, Northern New Jersey August 08, 1994

KUZMA, Julia
KUZMA, Julia 60, Ambridge formerly of Barnesboro, died Nov 10, 1979 in Pittsburgh. Survived by husband Andrew and daughters Mrs. Anna Marie Katterson, So. Heights and Nancy at home also two grandchildren Sister of  John Tocarchick, Indiana; Mary Beeley, Baden; Catherine Koty, Freedom; Mary Petkash, Ambridge; Magdaline Sapp, Barnesboro; and Lovell Kertis, Conway.  Funeral will be held Tues in Ambridge.

LAMBERT, Charlotte D. 
Miss C. Lambert Dies Suddenly. Miss Charlotte D. Lambert, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. {Helen (Warholic)} Richard Renbarger, of 350 Alpine Drive, Town of Cortlandt, died suddenly yesterday at Vasser Bros. Hospital, Poughkeepsie. She had been in nurses' training at the hospital and was due to graduate in September after a two year course. She had been one of two Peekskill girls who had been given scholarships in nursing by the Junior Woman's Club of Peekskill. She was undergoing minor surgery and died while the operation was in progress. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, April 5, 1949, and had resided in the Town of Cortlandt for the past three years. She graduated from the Lakeland High School in 1966. She was a member of the Future Nurses and active in Dramatics, Girls Athletic Association and was on the staff of the school newspaper. Surviving in addition to her parents is one brother Charles Lambert, also of Peekskill. There will be a solemn high mass of requiem Thursday, April 25th, at 11 A.M. at St. Columbanus Church. Interment will be made in Assumption Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rinaldi-Clinton-Balch Funeral Home, 738 North Division Street, Tuesday 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. (Peekskill Evening Star, Peekskill, NY, April 23, 1968)

LASHINSKY, Andrew
GREENVILLE - The Very Rev. Andrew Lashinsky, 84, of Greenville and formerly of Viola, Smithmill, RD, died Friday, December 1, 2000, at his residence. Born December 13, 1915, in Ginter, he was a son of Wasco and Anna Lashinsky. Rev. Lashinsky was ordained an Orthodox Priest in New York, NY, in 1964.  He was elevated to the Very Rev. in 1984, serving in churches in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Florida, and Regina, Canada. He was a former Pennsylvania State Policeman.  He retired from the Pennsylvania Liguor Control Board in 1970. Rev. Lashinsky was a 1935 graduate of Madera High School and attended Gannon  College.  He was a member of the Tyrian Lodge in Erie, 32nd Degree Mason with the Erie Consistory and the Greenville American Legion. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. On August 11, 1945, he wed Ruth Marie Skelly Lashinsky of Greenville. Also surviving are four children, Andrei Lashinsky and his wife Irene of Greenville, Vasil Patrick Lashinsky and his wife Margaret of Emlenton, Catherine Lashinsky of Saline Michigan, and Mrs. Daniel (Debora) Eckart of Meadville; 13 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.  Also surviving are six sisters, Evelyn Novak of Smithmill, Helen Tutokey of Smithmill, Anna Richtscheit of Houtzdale, Martha Tatanish of Smithmill, Ella Longenecker of Tyrone and Marie Lidgett of Smithmill; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was proceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Paul, Jack, Frank, and Theodore and a sister Katy Barno. Services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale with the Rev. Fr. Toras, Maximtsev officiating. Interment will be at St. Vladimir's Cemetary, Ramey. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday, from 4 - 8 p.m. A Panikhida will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 7 p.m. (note from Laure: Andy and I were 1st cousins.   His mother and my father were brother & sister. I have no idea what paper this was printed in.)

LASHINSKY, Catherine
Catherine "Bubbie" Lashinsky of Marhefka Drive, Johnstown, died Sunday, March 30, 1997, at Lee Hospital. She was 90. Born July 4, 1906, in Ramey, she was a daughter of the later Pete and Annie (Tokarsky) Temo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; sons, Metro, John, Wasco, and Michael; sisters, Millie, Mary, Annie, Christine; brother, Wasco, two infant sisters, two infant brothers and great-granddaughter, Maleah. Surviving are these children: Rosemary, wife of James Steele, Mineral Point; Evelyn, wife of the late Joseph Baxter, Johnstown; George, Ebensburg; and Janet, wife of Pete Shero, Ebensburg. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lashinsky was a sister of Eva Lucas, Detroit, Mich.; Olga Bezilla, Morann, Pa.; Margaret Miller, Tyrone; and Mike, Osceola Mills. She was a member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Nanty Glo where funeral Liturgy was celebrated Wednesday, April 2, by the very Rev. George Hnatko. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc. Nanty Glo. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, April 9, 1997).

LASHINSKY, Jack "John" 
Jack Lashinsky Succumbs Monday 
Jack "John" Lashinsky of Smithmill, near Houtzdale, died on Monday, Dec. 27, 1971. Mr. Lashinsky, who was 47, formerly resided at Mundy's Corner. Born Dec. 16, 1924, in Smithmill, he was the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Wasil Lashinsky. He also was preceded in death by two brothers. Surviving are his widow, the former Judy Klym, son Dr. Dennis R. Lashinsky Indianapolis; a daughter, Darlene, wife of William Cioni, Mundy's Corner; son, Douglas and a daughter DeAnne, both at home. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Damian and Douglas Cioni, and these brothers and sisters: The Rev. Andrew Lashinsky, Sharon; Mrs. Katherine Barno, Twin Rocks; Mrs. Anna Richschelt, Houtzdale; Mrs. Ella Longneckler, Tyrone, and Frank Lashinsky, Mrs. Evenly Novak, Mrs. Helen Tutokey. Mrs. Martha Tatanish and Mrs. Marie Lidgett, all of Smithmill. Funeral service was held on Thursday. Arrangemewnts were in charge of the Freeburg Funeral Home in Houtzdale. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, January 5, 1972)

LASHINSKY, Peter
Peter Lashinsky of Johnstown R.D. 6 died August 11, 1983, at Lee Hospital. His death, at 87, ended a marriage union of 64 years with the former Catherine Temo. A son of the late Harry and Anna Lashinsky, he was born July 12, 1896, in Austria. He was preceded in death by sons, Wasco, Metro and Michael, and a brother, Wasco. In addition to his widow, he is survived by these children John, married to the former Mary Elaine Stoy, Nanty Glo; Mary, wife of James Steele, Mineral Point; Evelyn, widow of the late Joseph Baxter, Johnstown R.D. 6 and George and Janet, wife of Peter Shero, both of Ebensburg. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Lashinsky was a retired coal miner with 47 years service at Bethlehem Mines Corp. He was a member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Nanty Glo and Nanty Glo Local 1386, UMWA. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where parastas was sung Saturday and Sunday evenings. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church, by the Rev. George Hnatko. Burial followed in the church cemetery. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, August 17, 1983)

LASHINSKY, Vasil P. 
EMLENTON - Vasil Patrick "Pat" Lashinsky, 51, of Byron Center Road, Emlenton, a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal, died at 8:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at Northwest Medical Center, Franklin. Born Aug. 23, 1950 in Erie, he was a son of the Very Rev. Andrew and Ruth M. (Skelly) Lashinsky. Cpl. Lashinsky was a graduate of Rice Avenue Union High School of Girard. He served three and half years with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Carlisle, Washington, D.C., and Germany. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in 1973. He was then assigned to Troop C Punxsutawney and served out of the Shippenville State Police Barracks (now Clarion PSP). Cpl. Lashinsky served a number of years on the Pennsylvania State Police Task Force as a vice-officer. He became a Corporal in 1994. He then served out of Barracks at Swiftwater and Mt. Jewett before returning to the Shippenville Barracks (now Clarion PSP) in 1995. For heroic auction while on duty, Cpl. Lashinsky earned the Pennsylvania State Police Commendation Medal, the highest honor a living state policeman can earn. He also had his pilot's license and owned and operated his own airplane. Cpl. Lashinsky was of the Ukrainian Orthodox Heritage and he attended St. Michael Roman Catholic in Emlenton. He was married in Tidioute, on July 16, 1988, to Margaret E. Sabella, who survives. In addition, he is survived by his mother of Greenville; a son, Nikolai Vasil Lashinsky of Lebanon, VA.; three daughters, Melanie Lashinsky Arrington and her husband, Christopher of Cleveland, Va., and Rachel T.M. Lashinsky and Reagan V.E. Lashinsky, both at home. Also surviving is a brother and his wife, Andrei and Irene Lashinsky of Greenville; two sisters, Mrs. Shawn (Catherine) McBurney of Tecumseh, Mich. and Mrs. Daniel (Deborah) Eckart of Meadville; a number of nieces, nephews cousins, aunts and uncles and in laws. He was preceded in death by his father. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Emlenton with the Rev. Conrad L. Kraus, church pastor as celebrant. Friends will be received at Christopher M. Hile Funeral Home, Emlenton from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. A Vigil service will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A Ukrainian Orthodox Panikhida service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery in Tidioute with the honors accorded by the Pennsylvania State Police Ceremonial Unit. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Cpl. Lashinsky's memory to the American Cancer Society. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, October 27, 2001)

LASHINSKY, Wasco
Smithmill – Wasco Lashinsky, 78 died at 4:40 p.m. Friday at the Philipsburg State General Hospital. His death followed an extended illness. He owned and operated the Triangle Inn in Viola for 35 years until his retirement several years ago. He was born in Austria August 19, 1892 and was a member of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the church lodge. The following children survive:  The Rev. Andrew, Sharon; Frank and John, Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Novak, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Tuzokey, Mrs. Joseph (Marie) Lidgety, and Mrs. Alex (Martha) Tatanish, all of Smithmill; Mrs. Kathryn Barno, Twin Rocks; and Mrs. Anna Richtscheit, Houtzdale and Mrs. Donald (Ella Jane) Longenecker, Tyrone. Twenty-nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive as does a brother, Pete Lashinsky of Conemaugh. He was married to Anna Semetkosky who died in 1966. A son, Paul, preceded him in death in 1960. Friends are being received today at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home in Houtzdale. Parastas will be said at 8 o’clock this evening . Friends will also be received tomorrow morning prior to 10 a.m. when services will be conducted in St. Vladimir’s Church with the Rev. Lenion Schemetylo officiating, assisted by the Rev. Andrew Lashinsky. Interment will be in the church cemetery. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, May 3, 1971)

LASKOWSKY, Anna (Warholak)
Madera- Divine Liturgy for Mrs. Anna Laskowsky 77, of Madera who died Wednesday, May 5, in Philipsburg State General Hospital will be said Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church Ramey the Rev. James E. Poorman will be celebrant and interment will follow in the church cemetery in Ramey. Born Nov 21, 1909 in Windber, Mrs. Laskowsky was a daughter of Barillus and Catherine Bilarz Warholak. She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her first husband Michael Mittal in 193? her second husband Leonard Laskowsky in 1950 and one brother, Charles. Mrs. Laskowsky is survived by one son Michael Mittal of Novelty, Ohio; three daughters Mrs. James (Kathleen) Koslor of Munster, Ind.; Mrs. Melvin (Mary) Rose of Schererville, Ind.; and Connie Laskowsky of Lafayette, Colo; and four brothers and two sisters, Michael Warholak of Pittsburgh, John Warholak of Chargrin Falls, Oh;, Harry Warholak of Tonawanda, NY; George Warholak of Highland, Ind.; Mary Gavalek of Houtzdale RD and Nancy Swistock of Madera. (written in 1987)

LASKOWSKY, Frank T. 
Houtzdale - A Requiem Mass for Frank T. Laskowsky will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church, Clara Street Chapel (formerly St. Lawrence) at Houtzdale. The Rev Leonard Kuziora will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Barbara's Cemetery at Brisbin. The family will receive friends in the Buranovsky Funeral Home at Ramey today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Mr. Laskowsky, 63, died in his home at Whiteside, Houtzdale, R.D., Saturday at 10 p.m. after suffering a heart attack. Born March 2, 1907 at Whiteside, he was a son of John and Frances (Witosky) Laskowsky. Mr. Laskowsky never married. He was a veteran of World War II and is survived by these brothers and sisters: Joseph in Arizona; Walter, Anthony and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Warholic, all of Whiteside; and Mrs. Michael (Josephine) Dobish, Beccaria. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James, Costack and Leonard. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, December 29, 1970).

LASKOWSKY, Kostack
Morann – Kostack Laskowsky, 49, of Morann, died at 8:15 a.m. yesterday in the Philipsburg State General Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Laskowsky was employed as a coal miner and was a member of St. Barbara’s Church. A son of John and Frances (Witosky) Laskowsky, he was born at Whiteside, Feb. 9, 1917, and was a life-long resident of this area. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann Warholic and by three children:  John, at home; Richard, who is serving in Viet Nam; and Mrs. Thomas (Betty Jane) Martin, Whiteside. Two grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Joseph, Coupon; Frank, Walter and Tony Laskowsky, and Mrs. Mike (Mary) Warholic, all of Whiteside; and Mrs. Mike (Josephine) Dobish of Beccaria. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends will be received in the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale, from 7 o’clock this evening until Saturday morning. Services will be conducted Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the St. Barbara’s Church by the Rev. Fr. John Buzga. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Rosary will be recited Friday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. (The Progress, Clearfield, Pa., August 18, 1966)

LATOSKY, Eva (Shutack)
Eva Latosky- Madera, Pa. Mrs. Eva Latosky,80, of Madera R.D., died Tuesday, Dec. 2,1986 at Altoona General Hospital. She was born in Smoke Run, Jan. 5, 1906 a daughter of Frank and Helen Junish Shutack. Mrs. Latosky was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. She is survived by a son George of Madera, R.D. and one sister Katie Radish. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George in 1947; and these brothers and a sister, Metro, Mike, Charlie, Pete and Mary. Divine Liturgy will be said Friday at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church by Father James E. Poorman Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

LAZARATION, Lewis
Beccaria Funeral services for Lewis Lazaration, local resident who died suddenly at his home here Friday, were held from the Greek Catholic Church in Ramey this morning at 9 a.m. Rev Onuphry Kowalsky officiated and interment was in the church cemetery at Beulah--Surviving him is his widow Anna, and the following children: Charles and John, NYC Eva wife of Walter Lakosta, Richmond Hills, LI NY, Metro, Russel, Nickols and Frank all of NY. Died 1/21/1949 (The Progress, Clearfield , PA, Mon. Jan 24, 1949) Note:  SSA 191-10-4824 in 1936 he was working for Hale Coal Co. PO Box 208, Philipsburg, Pa and was living in Smoke Run Pa. death certificate: informant is son Nicholas Lazaration of 184 E. 3rd Street NYC

LAZARISIN, Catherine
Funeral of Mrs. Lazarisin 
Barnesboro, April 12 Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Lazarisin aged 44, wife of Wasco Lazarisin who died last Thursday in the Spangler Hospital were held yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church. Interment was in the church cemetery in charge of undertaker M. J. Bacha. (The Tribune, Johnstown, PA, April 12, 1926)

LAZERATION, Charles
Charles Lazeration, 85, of 24-49 26th St, Astoria, Queens, NY formerly of Cairnbrook, died at 9 a.m. April 10, 1957, at home of son, John. Born December 22,1871 in Austria. Preceded in death by wife, former Kathryn Takarchek, survived by these children: John with who he resided past 4 yrs; Mrs. Ann Williams, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. Margaret Taylor and Mrs. Louise Drake, both of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Catherine Stuart, Johnstown. Brother of Frank, Rochester, NY; Mrs. Magdelene Russin, Madera, and George, Austria. Retired coalminer Funeral service 2 pm Sat in SS peter & Paul's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Moxham, Very Rev. Father Eugene Korolyshyn. Burial, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received after 1 pm Friday in Stephen J. Conway Funeral Home. Other arrangements in charge of Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.

LAZERATION, Charles
Longtime resident Charles Lazeration passed away Jan. 31, 2002, in Fairbanks. Charles was born Nov. 25, 1914, in Ginter, Pa. to Ukrainian immigrants Katherine and Michael Lazeration. Charles was one of six children. Charlie came to Alaska in 1938 aboard the steamship Yukon. He made his way to Fairbanks which he has called home for 64 years. Over the years Charlie worked at Chena Hot Springs, the Stampede antimony mine, Cleary Hill, Usibelli Coal Mine and Myrtle Creek. In 1944 he went into the U.S. Army and was a sergeant with the Army Transportation Services and was stationed at various locations in Southeast Alaska. In 1948 Charlie hard-rock mined on Pedro Dome with Vern Jokela, his future brother-in-law. In 1951 he married Violet Kinared. They built a house at the Pedro Dome Mine. Charlie continued to mine at Pedro Dome until he moved his family into Fairbanks so his daughters could attend public school. During 1955-56 he worked on the DEW line and later set up rigs for drilling gas wells for the Navel Reserve. He also freighted for Alfred Ghezzi and Alaska Freight Lines in the Arctic, Canada and McClaren River Copper Mine. During the late 1950s he returned to mine at Pedro Creek and later worked at Gubik and Umiat for Colorado Gas & Oil Exploration Services. During the pipeline years he worked for Burgess Construction building the Barrow and Deadhorse airfields, and opening up the Happy Valley and Galbreath Lake sites. After retirement in the early 1980s Charlie and Vi retired to their home on the Old Steese Highway, where friends and family were often sent home with vegetables and baked goods. Charlie will always be remembered for his expertise as a master mechanic which earned him high praise from employers and fellow workers. Most importantly Charlie will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. Charlie was a member of Pioneers of Alaska, Igloo No. 4, Operating Engineers Local 302, Alaska Miners Association, and AARP. He was honored to be elected Pioneer King Regent 1994 and F.N.S.B. Pioneer of the Month in August 1998. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, all siblings and his wife Violet, who died in 1987. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Chuck Kirschner, Kathryn and Barney Harrod, Helen Lazeration of Fairbanks and Margaret Lazeration of Kansas City, Kan.; grand-children Shelli Schwarz and husband Richard of Palmer, Charles Kirschner and wife Danelle, Joshua and Jeremy Harrod of Fairbanks; great-grandchildren Danielle and Amber Schwarz and Erik and Kyle Kirschner. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Pioneer Hall at Alaskaland. In lieu of flowers (unless you can find fireweed this time of year-. his favorite flower) the family requests that donations be made to the Pioneers of Alaska or your favorite charity. (Fairbanks Daily News Miner , Sunday February 3, 2002)

LAZERATION, Fred
January 28, 2000, beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" (nee Tomasello); dear father of Natasha and Michael Lazeration; brother of Betty (Donald) Knowlton and Nancy Lazeration; son-in-law of Carmella and Anthony Tomasello; brother-in-law of August "Gus" (Deirdre) Tomasello; also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will be present to receive friends Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Zurbrick-Amigone Funeral Home, 5615 Broadway, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 AM and from St. Mary of the Assumption Church at 10AM. Flowers gratefully declined. (January 29, 2000). [Notes: Fred was the cousin of Carol Lazeration Gettings. Carol reported he was the son of Michael Lazeration and Kathryn Ferance Lazeration. His grandparents were Wasil Lazeration and Anastasia Pohlid Lazeration, as well as Michael Ferance and Maria Zinza Ferance.]

LAZERATION, George
George Lazeration of Dixonville, died at his home Tuesday evening March 19 at 9:15.  Born May 1, 1876 in Austria, Mr. Lazeration was a coal miner, and had lived in Dixonville for forty years.  He was a member of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek Catholic Union Brotherhood.  He leaves the following children surviving:  Mrs. Kathryn Betsa of Dixonville, John Lazeration, Dixonville, Mrs. Mary Sabel of Akron, O., Mrs. Annie Wido, Dixonville, Peter Lazeration, Dixonville, Mrs. Nancy Malinkey, Cleveland, O., Mrs. Helen Fait, New Philadelphia, O. Friends may call at his late home in Dixonville after 7:30 this evening until 9:00 o'clock Friday morning, when short services will be held at the home, followed by services in St. Johns Greek Orthodox Catholic Church with Rev. Farosty officiating.  Burial will be in the Church cemetery.  Bell Funeral Home, Indiana, is in charge of arrangements. (Only the date: 3-30-49  was provided.)

LAZERATION, Helen T. (Timchalk)
LAZERATION - Helen T., 92, Tyrone, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at 12:05 a.m. at Epworth Manor. Born April 26, 1912, in Banks Township, Indiana County, a daughter of Michael and Fannie (Hook) Timchalk. On Nov. 26, 1936, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona, she married Charles W. Lazeration. He died Nov. 19, 1996. Surviving is a son, Richard W. of Newark, Del.; grandchildren, Richard Jr. and Randy Lazeration; great-grandsons, Joshua and Noah Lazeration; sisters, Sue Moore of Marion Center, Nancy Houck of Hastings and Irene Brown of New York City; and brother, Andrew Timchalk of Temple Hill, Md. She was preceded in death by sisters, Anne Dolges, Catherine Suriano and Mary Broccidieta, and brothers, John and Michael Timchalk. Mrs. Lazeration was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona. She was formerly employed at Bon Ton, Altoona, and at Lugg and Edmonds Dept. Store, Tyrone, and was a 1931 graduate of Glen Campbell High School. Helen enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006, at St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona, with Father David Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Memorial Park. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Michael's Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 158, Irvona, Pa. 16656. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, April 1, 2006)

LAZERATION, John
JOHN LAZERATION, 69, of Marion Center R.D. 1, died Friday, July 18, 1969, in the Indiana Hospital. Born in Clearfield County May 30, 1900, he was a son of George and Eva Behune Lazeration.    He had resided in the Marion Center area where he was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukranian Orthodox Church, UMWA local 1515 and LOOM 833, all of Dixonville.    Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Zagrodniczek Lazeration; and the following children:  Peter, Marion Center RD; William and Stephen, both of Buffalo, NY; John Jr., Fla; Michael and Andrew, both at home; 20 grandchildren; four sisters and one brother; Mrs. Mary Savel, Mrs. Anna Lober, Carnegie; Peter Lazeration, Bristol; Mrs. Helen Faith, New Philadelphia.  Friends are being received at the family residence where Parastas services will be held this evening at 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the residence followed by Divine Liturgy in St. John's Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. George Hnatko, the celebrant.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.(Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA  7-21-69)

LAZERATION, John
JOHN LAZERATION, 46, Glen Campbell R.D., passed away suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 17, a victim of a heart attack. Born March 16, 1918, in Glen Campbell, he was a son of Vasil and Nancy Pollick Lazeration. The deceased, a veteran of World War II is survived by his wife, Mary Ferrance Lazeration, and one daughter, Caroll. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Michael, Barnesboro; Frank, Baden; Charles, Tyrone; Joseph, Buffalo, New York; George, Niagara Falls, New York, Sam Colorado; Mary Pollick, Smith Mills, Pa.; Helen Inhoff, Glen Campbell R.D.; Anna Taylor, Los Angeles, Calif.; Catherine Otto, New Hampshire; Eva, Wooden Wis.; Susan Yahle, New Jersey; Irene Kranyak, Cleveland, Ohio; Margaret Biddulph, Kansas City. Friends are being received at the Joel T. Pyott Funeral Home in Burnside where prayer services were conducted Wednesday evening. Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday from the SS Peter and Paul Greek Russian Orthodox Church in Urey. The Rev. Father Kosteschak will be the celebrant and interment will follow in the Urey Greek Catholic Cemetery.(Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA, Nov 1964 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZERATION, John
John Lazeration, 76, of 246 Pennway Drive, Nanty Glo, Pa., died Jan 2, 1998, at Memorial  Medical Center. Born Dec 24, 1921, at Ehrenfeld, Pa., Son of Charles and Kathryn (Tocarchick) Lazeration, Preceded in death by parents; sisters; Anne Williams, Margaret Taylor and Katherine Sturat. Survived by wife the former Mary Judd and these children; Joni Lazeration, at home and Mary Joyce, wife of David M. Kivsto, Mineral Point; two grandchildren David John and Michael James. Brother of Louis Drake, Fla. Also survived by several nieces and  nephews and cousins. An Army Veteran of World War II. Former owner of Jomar Plastics of Nanty Glo. Also former member of Ebensburgh Lions Club. Death ends marriage union of 48 yrs Friends received from 7-9pm Sunday and 2-4 and 7-9 Monday at Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home Ebensburgh where funeral services will be held 11 a m Tues Pastor Richard Duerr officiating Interment Ogden Cemetery Mineral Point They will be sadly missed by their family and friends.

LAZERATION - Joni Lynn
LAZERATION - Joni Lynn, 48, Somerset, joined the saints of heaven on Feb. 19, 2004, from Shadyside Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1955, in New York, daughter of the late John and Mary F. (Judd) Lazeration. Survived by sister, Mary, and husband, David Kivisto, Mundys Corner; nephews, David John and Michael James; and her extended family, the Kivistos, who treated her like one of their own. Joni will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends. Had attended and served as soloist at St. John Gualbert Cathedral, Johnstown. Member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mundys Corner. Dedicated to the nursing profession for 28 years. Former staff nurse for SCI-Cresson and the Allegheny Lutheran Home and Conemaugh Hospital in the ICU-CCU. Nursing supervisor at Patriot Manor, Somerset. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Nanty Glo. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Lynn M. Sanner officiating. Interment, Ogden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joni's memory may be made to the Hillman Cancer Center Development Department, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, First Floor, 5150 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15232. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, February 21, 2004)

LAZERATION, Katherine
Katherine Lazeration, 84, Marion Center, died Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, at Beacon Manor, Indiana. The daughter of Harry and Anna Beley Zagrodniczek, she was born December 16, 1909, in Austria. A housewife and mother, she immigrated to the United States in 1913, resided in Pittsburgh, Homer City, Dixonville, and moved to Marion Center in 1949. She was a member of the St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville. Surviving are son, Andy and his wife, Lillian, Marion Center; two grandchildren: Andy and Maria, four sisters: Mrs. Paul (Ann) James, Homer City; Mrs. Eva Yanosky, Coy Junction; Mrs. Rose Lazeration, Bristol; and Mrs. Mary Weltyk, Detroit, Mich. She was preceded in death by her husband John who died in 1969, three sons: John Jr., Steve, and Mike; a sister, Nancy; and three brothers: William, Mike and Pete. Friends will be received from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, where a Parastas service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday. A Panachida service will be held at 9 a.m., Monday at the funeral home, followed by a Requiem Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville, with the Rev. Fr. George Hnatko the celebrant. Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery, Green Township. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA, September 17, 1994 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZERATION, Kathryn
KATHRYN LAZERATION, 81, Barnesboro RD 1, died Friday, Feb. 7, 1992, at Conermaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. The daughter of Michael and Marie Zinza Ferance, she was born April 11, 1910, in Urey. Mrs. Lazeration was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Urey, and the Cherry Tree Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are three children: Mrs. Donald (Betty) Knowlton, Courtland, Ohio; Nancy Lazeration, Ebensburg; and Fred, Depew, N.Y; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Gibas, Niagara Falls, N.Y. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lazeration, in 1969; four brothers: George, Mitchell, Michael and Fred Ferance; and two sisters, Ann Oship and Sue Kraynak. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where a parastas service will be conducted at 7 p.m. today. A Requiem Divine Liturgy will be offered at 10 a.m. Tuesday at SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Urey, with Fr. Rodiom Pfeiffer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA, February 10, 1992 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZERATION, Mary F.
Mary F. Lazeration Mary F., 69 of 246 Pennway Drive, Nanty Glo, Pa died Jan 2, 1998 at Memorial Medical Center born Dec 10, 1928 at Frackville, Pa daughter of James and Anne May (Strauss) Judd preceded in death by parents; husband, John; sister Fern Hechler; brother James "Mickey" Judd; survived by these children Joni at home and Mary Joyce wife of David Kivsto, Mineral Point; two grandchildren David John and Michael James. Sister of Robert Judd, Frackville, Pa.  Also survived by several nieces nephews and cousins Former owner of Jomar Plastics of Nanty Glo Member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mundys Corner. Death ends marriage union of 48 yrs. Friends received 7-9 Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 Monday at eh Matevich and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where funeral services will be held 11 am Tues Pastor Richard Duerr officiating. Interment, Ogden Cemetery, Mineral Point. They will be sadly missed by their family and friends.

LAZERATION, Michael
MICHAEL LAZERATION, 63 of Barnesboro R.D., died Monday, June 2, 1969, in Altoona General Hospital, Altoona. Born Aug. 15, 1905, in Banks Twp., Indiana County, he was a son of Basil and Anastacia Pollick Lazeration. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Ferance Lazeration; and the following children: Mrs. Donald (Betty) Knowlton, Warren, Ohio; Miss Nancy, at home; Fred, Buffalo, N.Y.; the following sisters: Mrs. Mike (Mary) Pollick, Janesville; Mrs. Wess (Helen) Imhoff, Urey; Mrs. Lee (Anna) Taylor, Calif.; Mrs. Harold (Catherine) 0tto, N.H.; Mrs. William (Susan) Yakle, N.J.; Mrs. Phil (Eva) Woodin, Wis.; Mrs. John (Irene) Kraynak, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Jack (Margie) Biddulph, Phoenix, Ariz.; the following brothers: Frank, Baden; Charles, Tyrone; Joseph, Buffalo, N.Y.; George. Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Sam, Colorado: two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. Friends are being received at the Pyott Funeral Home Burnside, today from 1-5 to 7-10 p.m. and Wednesday from 1-5 and 7-10 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from St. Peter and Paul Greek Russian Orthodox Church in Urey with the Rev. Fr. David Rentel, the celebrant. Interment will be made in the Urey Greek, Catholic Cemetery. Prayer service will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30 p.m. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA,  June 3, 1969 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZERATION, Mike
Mike Lazeration, 59, of Marion Center RD 1, died Sunday, May 15, 1994, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Born in Dixonville on June 28, 1934, he was the son of John and Katherine Zagrodniczek Lazeration. Mr. Lazeration was a member of the St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville. He belonged to the UMWA Local 1619 of Homer City. He was a retired coal miner, having worked for the R&P and Helen mining companies for 28 years before his retirement in 1988. Since his retirement he had enjoyed gardening. Surviving are his mother, of Beacon Manor, Indiana; three brothers, Andy and his wife Lillian Morganti Lazeration, Marion Center; Peter and his wife Sue Lazeration, Marion Center RD 1; and William and his wife Hazel Lazeration, Buffalo, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, John Jr., and Steve 'Starry' Lazeration. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, where a Parastas Service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. A Panichida Service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by a Requiem Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at the St. John Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville. The Rev. Fr. George Hnatko will be celebrant and interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Cherryhill Township. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA,  May 16, 1994 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZERATION, Nancy (Gudzan)
Mrs. Nancy Lazeration, 70 yr old resident of Smithmill, died in the Philipsburg State Hospital yesterday at 6:50 a.m. following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1887 in Austria, she was a member of the Sisterhood of the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox  Church of Smithmill. She was preceded in death by her husband Nick, 17 years ago.Surviving are four sisters and one brother; Mrs. Anna Garbinsky of Smithmill, Mrs. Catherine Stuban, Mrs. Margaret Hrynevich, Mrs. Christina Mermac, all of Ambridge, and Mike Gudzan of Conway. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church with the Rt.Rev Msgr. O. Inwaniak officiating Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Buranovsky Funeral Home in Ramey today from 2-5 and 7-11pm. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, March 18, 1958)

LAZERATION - Nancy M.
LAZERATION - Nancy M., 68, Fowler, Ohio, formerly of Northern Cambria, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, at Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home, Fowler. Born Aug. 31, 1937, in Spangler, daughter of Michael and Kathryn (Ferance) Lazeration. Miss Lazeration was a member of SS. Peter -- Paul Orthodox Church, Urey. Prior to moving to Ohio in 1996, Miss Lazeration lived at the Turner Apartments in Ebensburg, and worked at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped. She is survived by her sister, Betty C. Knowlton, and husband, Don, Cortland, Ohio; sister-in-law, Marge Lazeration, Buffalo, N.Y.; her niece, Natasha Lazeration, Buffalo; and three nephews, Gregory Knowlton, Parma, Ohio; Kevin Knowlton, Warren, Ohio; and Michael Lazeration, Buffalo. Miss Lazeration was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Fred Lazeration. Private funeral arrangements are with Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, Indiana County, Father Mark Meholcik will be officiating. A private funeral service and interment will be at the parish cemetery. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, December 16, 2005).

LAZERATION, Steve
Steve Lazeration, 57, of 2925 River Road, Buffalo, N.Y., formerly of Dixonville, died Friday, May 25, 1984, at LaFayette General Hospital, Buffalo. A son of John and Katherine Zagrodniczek Lazeration, he was born Dec. 20, 1926, at Coy, Center Township. Mr. Lazeration had resided at Buffalo, N.Y., for 26 years. A veteran of World War II, he was employed in the Chevrolet Division of General Motors Corp. at Buffalo. Surviving are his mother of Marion Center RD 1; five brothers: Peter of Marion Center RD 1. John J. of Miami, Fla., Michael of Marion Center RD 1, William of Buffalo, N.Y., and Andrew of Marion Center; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1969. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) at the Frank T. Mihalcik Funeral Home, Indiana, where Parastas services will be he d at 8 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Fr. George Hanatko will officiate. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Dixonville.Military rites will be conducted at graveside by members of the V.F.W. Post 1989 of Indiana. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA, June 1, 1984 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

LAZRATION, Joseph
LAZRATION—Joseph , 71, Summerhill, died March 30, 1995, at home. Born July 5, 1923, in Madera, son of Frank and Verna (Birosh) Lazration. Preceded in death by parents, and brothers, John and Theodore. Survived by wife, Mary Jane “Mickey” (Lenz) Lazration, and these children: Donna, wife of Greg Gabryszewski, Atlanta, Ga.; Carol, wife of Garry Vaneman, Duncansville; and Ronald, married to former Robyn Hall, Summerhill; also grandchildren, Bryan, Kristin, Greg, William, and Christopher; and great-grandson, Drew. Brother of George, Independence, Ohio; and Helen Albertelli, Rochester, N.Y. Death ends a marriage union of 49 years. “Mickey” and Joe were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28, 1995. Retired form U.S. Steel Corp. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving in African and European theaters. Member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Summerhill, and Steel Organization of Active Retirees. Friends received from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Wake service 8 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Catholic Church, the Rev. Daniel Wolfel, OSB. Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Germany. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, March 31, 1995).

LAZRATION, Russell
Russell Lazration, of 266 Bear Paw Road, a retired machinist with the Bullard Co. died Saturday in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Services will take place Tues at 9:15 a.m. in the Redgate Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull, and at 10 o'clock in St. Andrew's Church. Burial will be in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Lazration born in Philipsburg, Pa., lived in Bridgeport for 40 years. He was a U.S.Army veteran of WWII. survivors include his wife, Mary Herbert Lazration; a son Herbert Lazration of Bridgeport; four brothers, Nicholas Lazration of Bloomingburg, NY, John Lazration of Milford, Pa. and Metro and Frank Lazration both of NYC and several nieces and nephews. (Bridgeport Telegram, Mon 6/21/1982) [Note:  from SSDI born 8/15/1916, SSN   048-05-1082]

LEGDON, Frank
Frank Legdon, 58, Succumbs Sunday 
Frank Legdon of Colver died July 14, 1974, at Miners Hospital, Spangler. Mr. Legdon, who was 58, was born Jan. 25, 1916, in Clearfield County, was a son of Washko and Eva (Russian) Legdon. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his widow, the former Martha Falcon; and these children: Frank Legdon, Jr., Mrs. Martha Motrenec and Mrs. Barbara Collins, all of Colver; and step-son Melvin Carter, Florida. Mr. Legdon was a brother of William Legdon and Mrs. Mary Tononi, both of Johnstown; Mrs. Anna Rich, California; Mrs. Margaret Gincola and Mrs. Irene Leri both of Tonawanda, N.Y.; Mrs. Helen Datsko, Ohio, and Mrs. Catherine Datsko, Colver. Friends were received at the John W. Askew Funeral Home in Ebensburg where private funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial followed in Lloyd Cemetery. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, July 17, 1974)

LEGDON, Wasko
Wasko Legdon, 67, Succumbs Monday 
Wasko Legdon of Colver died on Monday, March 4, 1957, at Colver Hospital. He was 67. Mr. Legdon was born in Austria on Dec. 25, 1889, and was preceded in death by his wife, Eva, in February, 1943. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Anna Rich of Beverly Hills, Calif., Frank and Mrs. Katheryn Datsko, both of Colver; Mrs. Mary Tononi and William, both of Johnstown; Mrs. Margaret Giancola, Germany; Mrs. Helen Datsko, Ebensburg and Mrs. Irene Leri, Tonawanda, N.Y. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mary Butchkosky of Erie, Pa. A retired coal miner, Mr. Legdon was a member of Colver Local 860, U.M.W.A. Friends were received at the home of his son, Frank, in Colver. Funeral services were scheduled for 9 a.m. today at the Colver Greek Orthodox Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. (Nanty-Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, March 3, 1957)

LENKEVICH, Martin L.
FARMINGTON, Mich. - Martin L. Lenkevich, 79, of Farmington, Mich., and formerly of Houtzdale, died Thursday, July 27, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Anna; a daughter, Marian Schulte; a sister, Mrs. John (Ann) Dixon of Houtzdale; and a brother, Steve and his wife, Doris; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Katie Lenkevich; a grandson, John Schulte; a brother, John; and a sister, Mary Demchak. Funeral services were held at the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Farmington, Mich. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament, 29575 Middlebelt, Road Farming Hills, Mich. 48034. The Henney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington, Mich. was in charge of arrangements. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA)

LIDGETT, Joseph C. Jr.
Joseph C. Lidgett, Jr. Smithmill- Tipika will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10a.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Smithmill for Joseph Clayton Lidgett Jr. 65, of Smithmill who died Friday August 10, 2001 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Father Paul Bigelow will officiate. Interment will be at the church cemetery in Beulah. Friends will be received today from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale. Panikhida will be celebrated on Monday at 7 30 pm at the funeral home. Graveside Military services will be accorded by the Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard. Born May 2, 1936 in Bigler, he was the son of the late Joseph C. Lidgett Sr. and Vivian (Bumgarger) Lidgette who survives in Philipsburg. On Sept 3, 1960 in Moshannon he married the former Marie Ann Lashinsky who survives at home. He was employed as a technician for Corning-Asahi of State college until his retirement. He was a member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill and the Stephen Kandrach VFW Post #6321 Smithmill. He served as a past vice president of the Moshannon Valley PTA and as a past member of the Tyrone Jaycee. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters , Mrs. Gregory (Denise) Sherkel and Susan Kasubick, both of Houtzdale and four grandchildren, Joshua and Courtney Sherkel and Nathan and Justin Kasubick, all of Houtzdale. Also surviving are four brothers, Ronald N. of Bellefonte, Billy R. of Moshannon, Terrance S. of Snow Shoe and Larry L. of Coburn; three sisters Jeannie Lidgett of Philipsburg, Penny L. Smades of Devon and Cherry S. Coble of Punxsutawney; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and maternal and paternal grandparents. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA,  Aug. 13, 2001) 

LUCAS, Andrew A.
Lucas, Andrew A.,  5162 Camden Rd., Maple Heights, beloved husband of Anna (nee Sefchick), son of Anna and the late John, brother of John and Mike of Morann, Pa., Anna and Steve of Detroit, Mary George, Helen Gavlak, Edward and Leonard of Pittsburgh, Pa., Mabel Corver of Okla. The family will receive friends at the Louis Ferfolia Funeral Home, 9116 Union Ave. at E. 93 St. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a. m. Services St. Joseph Byzentine Rite Church, Oroans Ave., at 9:30 a. m. (Cleveland Press, Cleveland, OH,  Aug 17, 1959)

LUCAS, John
John Lucas, 72, of Westover, died at 8:25 p.m.Wednesday, March 4,1992, at Hershey Medical Center, following an extended illness. Mr. Lucas retired as a partner of Lucas Brothers Garage and Service Station, Westover, after 40 years. He was born Feb.13, 1920 in Westover, Pa., .the son of Frank and Tatianna (Lesnova) Lucas. He married Christine Rudiak in 1946 in Irvona. Surviving are his wife and a daughter, Joyce C. of State College. Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters. William of Westover, George, Theodore, Nicholas, and Helen Ninosky of Irvona. Mary Bihum of Coalport, Ann Moslak of Madera and Ethel Ivicic of Hawk Run. Mr.Lucas was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m . today and noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona. Services for John Lucas will be held at 1 p.m.Saturday, At St. Michael's Orthodox Church, Irvona, by the Rev. Pavel Soucek. Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery.

LUCAS, Theodore "Chick"
Mr. Theodore "Chick" Lucas, 74, Irvona, died Monday, June 30, 1997, at Philipsburg Community Hospital. He was born June 29, 1923, in Irvona, the son of Frank and Tatiana (Lesiva) Lucas. He married Jean L. Shomo March 10, 1951 in Hollentown. Mr. Lucas was a member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Irvona. He was a self-employed excavation contractor. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Richard L. Beers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7043 and the Glendale Sportsmen’s Club. His interest was farming. Surviving is a daughter, Sharon Rydbom of Tipton; two brothers: William of Westover and George of Irvona; four sisters: Mary Bihun of Coalport, Helen Ninosky of Irvona, Anna Moslak of Curwensville, and Ethel Ivicic of Hawk Run; and a granddaughter. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home, Irvona.

LUCAS – The funeral service for Theodore Lucas of Irvona will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Irvona, by Father Gregory Lewis. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona, where a Panikhida service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Preceded in death by two sisters: Catherine Finch and Sophie Mandell, and three brothers: Walter, John and Nicholas.

LUCAS, William F.
Westover- Funeral services for William F. Lucas, 87, of Westover, who died Wednesday, August 1, 2001, at Miners Hospital, Hastings, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Orthodox Church, Irvona, with Fr. Gregory Lewis officiating. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Friends will be received today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Panikhida today at 8:30 Born July 28, 1914 in New York City, NY he was a son of Frank and Tatianna (Lesova) Lucas. Mr. Lucas was an auto mechanic and partner in Lucas Brothers Garage in Westover. He was a member of St. Michael Orthodox Church, Irvona. He was an Army Veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. On May 10, 1941, in New York City he married Anna Varunok, who died April 23, 1994. He is survived by three sons, William of Westover, Anthony of Pittsburgh and Michael of Lancaster; six grandchildren; one brother, George of Irvona; and four sisters, Mary Bihun of Coalport, Anna Moslak of Madera RD and Ethel Ivcic of Hawk Run. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Theodore, Nicholas, John, and Walter; two sisters, Catherine Finch and Sophia Mandell. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lloyd-Dimmick Funeral Home Inc., Irvona. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Friday, Aug 3, 2001)

LUCZKO, Kathryn "Nanny" (FINCH) 
LUCZKO - Kathryn "Nanny," 87, Richland Township, died Oct. 25, 2002, at Arbutus Manor. Born June 22, 1915, in Smoke Run, daughter of Basil Washko (Fencyshin) Finch and Maria (Pohlit) Finch. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sister, Charles, Michael and Nicholas Finch and Ann Spega; and son-in-law, Tom Pribulsky. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survived by husband of 65 years, Thomas R. Luczko; and daughters, Barbara Pribulsky; and Sandra, wife of Edward Fritz, both of Johnstown; also five grandsons, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Beloved aunt/mother of Betty Jane "Janie" Rifilato, Johnstown; and Donna Powell, Texas; and aunt to several other nieces and nephews. Member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown. Friends received from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at The Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Msgr. Dennis R. Boggs. Committal, Richland Cemetery. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, October 27, 2002)

LUMMANICK, Demeter J. "Jim"
DEMETER J. ''JIM'' LUMMANICK, passed away Aug. 15, 2001 in Littleton, CO. He was born Jan. 1, 1907 in Clearfield County, PA. Jim was a W.W. II Pacific Theater Veteran, leaving the service as a Chief Petty Officer in the Fifth Naval Construction Battalion. After the war, he spent most of his working life in Cleveland and retired from the Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Dock Company ore docks at Whiskey Island in 1973. After retirement, he became a locksmith and operated Jim's Lock and Key Service until 1995. Jim moved to CO. in 2000, after living in Parma for 37 years. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Ann and son, James both of CO., as well as his sister, Mary Kozak and brothers Frank and Stacy. He was preceded in death by his brothers John, Basil and George. Services and interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Porter Hospice, 2420 W. 26th Ave., Suite 200 D, Denver, CO., 80211 or the donor's favorite charity. (Published in Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH on 08/26/01)

McLAUGHLIN, Dorothy (Holbink)
Dorothy (Holbink) McLaughlin, of Broomall, Pa., died Sept. 1, 2001 at her home after a long illness with cancer. She was born Jan. 23, 1936. Survived by her daughter, Cass Ann Meier of Marietta, Ga., granddaughter, Meghan Meier, and mother, Stella Holbink of Nanty Glo. She was a sister of Robert Holbink of Alexandria, Va. and Pete Holbink of Nanty Glo. Also survived by a niece, Theresa L. Stillions, Nanty Glo. Preceded in death by her father; husband, Raymond McLaughlin Aug. 23, 1997. Mrs. McLaughlin was a 1953 graduate of Blacklick Township High School. Funeral Mass was celebrated Sept. 6 at St. Dorothy's Catholic Church. Burial was in Broomall, Pa. She is sadly missed by her mother and brothers. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, September 19, 2001)

MADERA, Julia D. (Tutko)
Julia Dorothy Madera, 94, of Curwensville RD, passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, at the Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield. Born March 13, 1912, in Madera, she was the daughter of John and Barbara (Behanah) Tutko. Mrs. Madera was a homemaker, and she enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking, crocheting, traveling and all of her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Bonaventure's Roman Catholic Church in Grampian where she had been an member of St. Theresa's Guild. On May 5, 1933, in Houtzdale, she wed Gust J. Madera Sr. who preceded her in death on June 10, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann Madera, Mary Mashensic, Elizabeth Posansky, Agnes Orhowsky and Helen Warholic; and brothers, John, George and Andrew Madera. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Louise Radzieta of Curwensville, the Rev. Gust and his wife, Mae Maderia, Mrs. Barbara Crowell Clearfield, Mrs. Florence and her husband, Robert Foringer, of Shelocta and foster son Issac Clark of Mifflin. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Mrs. Madera is also survived by a sister, Barbara Grant of Houtzdale. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Father Mark S. Swoger as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure's Cemetery in Grampian. Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9-10:30 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church. The rosary will be recited Tuesday at 3 p.m. with a Scripture Vigil Service to be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, both at the funeral home. The family suggests that contributions be made to either the Clearfield Foundation for Health - Hospice or St. Bonaventure's Church Organ Fund. The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

MASHENSIC, Mary B. (Tutko) 
MASHENSIC, Mary B. (Tutko) Madera - Mary B. Mashensic, 96, of Madera died Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at 6:10 a.m. at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1908, in Grampian, she was a daughter of John and Barbara (Behina) Tutko. Mrs. Mashensic was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Madera, and the church Rosary and Altar Society and the John Branic Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8822 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a devout Catholic and mother. Mary expressed her love to others through her cooking and offering assistance to those in need. She loved working in her flowerbeds with a variety of flowers. On Nov. 6, 1926 in Sacred Heart Church, Houtzdale, she wed John Mashensic, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and two daughters, John and his wife, Dorothy, of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. James (Matilda) Morey of Vinco and Dr. and Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Sybert of Ravenna, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Gust (Julia) Maderia of Grampian, Elizabeth Posansky of Glen Hope, Agnes L. Orehowsky of Clearfield and Barbara Grant of Houtzdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mashensic was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John, who died in 1979; a daughter, Barbara Ann, who died Aug 14, 1996; three brothers, George, Andrew and John; and two sisters, Anna Maderia and Helen Warholic. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Madera, with Father Donald Cooper as celebrant. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera, Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 9-10:30 a.m. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 2 p.m. and recitation of the Rosary by the Immaculate Conception Rosary and Altar Society will be held at 3:30 p.m., both on Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Clearfield Foundation for Health Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Front Place, Clearfield, PA 16830; or Immaculate Conception Church in care of Christ the King Church, 123 Good St. Houtzdale, PA 16651. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, March 31, 2004)

MAGAS, Mary (Rudiak)
MAGAS, Mary Rudiak, 85, Indiana, formerly of Dixonville, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 25, 1917, in Beccarria, Clearfield County, a daughter of Frank and Nancy Pohlit Rudiak.Mrs. Magas was a homemaker and a member of St. Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, Clymer, PA.She is survived by her son, Donald G. Magas and his wife, Joan, Indiana; three grandchildren: Nicole Nuzianta and her husband, Steve, Portland, OR; Darren Magas and his wife, Kristin, Elkton, MD; and Lisa Kozar and her husband, Frank, South Park, PA; three great-grandchildren; four sisters: Anna R. Betsa, Dixonville, PA; Eva R. Sivulich, Springhill, FL; Catherine R. Patsolic, Parma, OH; Helen R. Putt, Winter Spring, FL; and a brother, John Rudiak, Pittsburgh, PA.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert J. Magas, in August 1999; and two sons, James and Robert Magas. Friends were received Sunday, Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, PA. A prayer service was held there at 8 PM. A funeral of Divine Liturgy was celebrated Monday, Jan. 13, at 10:00 AM in St. Anne's Church with the Rev. Fr. James Ragan as celebrant. Interment followed in the St. Bernard Cemetery, Indiana, PA.

MAGENSKY, John A. 
AKRON, Ohio -- John A. "Jinx* Magensky, 72 of Akron, Ohio died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at Akron General Medical Center. Born Oct. 3, 19A in Morann, he was a son of Anna and Ludwig Magensky. He lived most of his life as a resident of Akron. Mr. Magensky was employed by Burns Brothers, where he worked as a painter until his retirement in 1989 after nearly 25 years of service. He was a, member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kenmore, Ohio. He was a member of the U.S. armed forces, serving during the Korean War, in which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, the former Mary Berzonsky, of Akron; a daughter, Cheryl Weese, and her husband, Jim, of Barberton; two sons, John Magensky and his wife, Corinne of Uniontown, and Brian Magensky and his wife, Jennifer, of Copley; five grandchildren, Jill, Megan, Sara, Dylan and Alec; three sisters, Gertrude Dugan of Morann, Delores Mohnal and her husband, Nick, of Huntingdon and Elaine Gresco and her husband, Bob, of New York; a brother, Raymond Magensky and his wife Margie, of Mercer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Paul; and sisters Anna Mae Chincharick and Betty Cutezo. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, October ?, 2002)

MANJACK, Peter C. 
New Kensington - Peter Carl Manjack, 56, formerly of Smoke Run, died of a heart attack at 3:15 p.m. yesterday while shopping in a dairy store at New Kensington where he has lived for the past 10 years. Mr. Manjack was born at Smoke Run June 12, 1904, and was married to the former Elizabeth Date. He was a machinist by occupation and was employed by Scaife Manufacturing Co. of Oakmont. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America Local No. 1132. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter: Mrs. John (Marie) Gibson, New Kensington; one grandchild; two brothers: John, New York City, and Michael, Pittsbugh; and four sisters: Mrs. Ralph (Clara) Trivilo, New York City; Mrs. Andrew (Mary) Sacolic, Ramey; Mrs. Sue Fundanish, Smoke Run; and Mrs. John (Eva) Kowalcyk, Houtzdale. A Requiem High Mass will be sung Monday at 10 a.m. from the St. Marys Greek Catholic Church at Ramey, Rev. J. Onuferko officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the Buranovsky Funeral Home, Ramey, from 7 to 11 o'clock tonight; 2 to 5 and 7 to 11 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, May 4, 1967)

MARCINKO, Catherine
Catherine Marcinko of Mount Vernon died on October 4, 1999 at Saint Cabrini Nursing Home. She was 82. Catherine was born in Ramey, PA to Michael and Mariae (Suczyk) Warholak on February 22, 1917. She was the wife of George Marcinko who died in 1984. She leaves behind her loving daughter Kathy Marcinko; her close friend Carol Gurreri and family; and her sisters, Ann Krosowski, Eva Husanita, Anasticia Wallick, Theadora Kmiotek and Margaret Qubick. Catherine is also survived by two brothers, Joseph and Theodore Warholak. Friends may visit Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home in Fleetwood on Saturday morning from 9am to 11am. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jansen Memorial Hospice, 69 Main Street, Tuckahoe, NY, 10707 would be appreciated. Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. 584 Gramatan Ave. Mt. Vernon 914 699-9700. (The Journal News, Mount Vernon, NY, Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999).

MARCINKO, George
Mount Vernon Man is Latest Bronx River Parkway Tragedy By Phil Reisman Staff Writer
A 65-year-old Mount Vernon man became the second pedestrian to be struck and killed within nine hours trying to cross the Bronx River Parkway on Tuesday. Bronx police said the latest victim, George Marcinko of 2 North St., was apparently dazed and disoriented when he stepped out onto the parkway in the Bronx at 5:10 a.m. and was hit by a car in the northbound lane about one-half mile north of Gun Hill Road. "The driver said he was going along when all of a sudden he saw the man and had to stop'" Officer John Moore said "He (Marcinko) flew up in the air and hit the windshield and shattered it." Marcinko was pronounced dead at Misericordia Hospital at 6:15 a.m., according to a hospital spokeswoman. No charges were filed against the driver, 44-year-old Robert Finch of the Bronx, who was unhurt. Moore said he is investigating why Marcinko was in the road so far from home and speculated that he may have been listed as a missing person. At 9 p.m. Monday, the badly torn body of a 70-year-old man was found in the southbound lanes of the parkway in Yonkers. He had apparently been hit by one car and run over by several others. Westchester County Police identified him as Edward Lewis of 61 Edgewood Ave. in Yonkers.
(23 Mar 1919- Mar 1984)

MARMACK, Christine
Christine Marmack, 91, formerly of Harmony Township, died Thursday, March 4, 1999, in Villa St. Joseph, Baden. Born Feb. 10, 1908, in Madera, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Paraska (Tatusko) Gudzan, she was a member of St. John Orthodox Church, Ambridge, and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Harmony Township Volunteer Fire Department. Her husband, John, preceded her in death in 1980. Surviving are many nephews and nieces. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Walter R. Kasper Funeral Home, Eighth Street, Ambridge, where a service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., followed by an additional service at 11 a.m. in St. John Orthodox Church, Ambridge. The Very Rev. John Gido, her pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery. A memorial service will be held today at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. ( Times on Line March 5, 1999 )

MARUSCHAK, George P. Sr.
PHILIPSBURG - George P. Maruschak Sr., 92, formerly of Philipsburg and most recently a resident of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at the home. Born May 21, 1907, in Philipsburg, he was, a son of Andrew and Elizabeth. (Petrie) Maruschak. Mr. Maruschak was employed as a bell hop at Philips Hotel, a delivery driver for Adelman and Ratosky Department Store, a former, employee of the state Department of Transportation and a former Rush Township Supervisor. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Philipsburg. He was an U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He was a life-long member of the Reliance Fire Co. Philipsburg. Mr. Maruschak was well known in the Philipsburg area for playing Santa Claus during Christmas time. On March 3, 1930, in Philipsburg, he wed Jean L. Wilson, who died on Nov. 2,1970. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Johns of West Farmington, Ohio, Mrs. Alvin (Pauline) Knauf of Little Rock, Ark., Becky Maruschak and Anna Jeanette Maruschak, both of Philipsburg RD; four sons, Raymond Maruschak of Philipsburg RD, William Maruschak of Linglestown, Eugene Maruschak of Harrisburg, and Anthony Maruschak of Philipsburg RD; 21 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Mr. Maruschak was the last of his generation, being preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sons, George, Andrew Lester and James; and two brothers, Andrew and John. Funeral Mass will be said at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Philipsburg, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Robert J. Kelly officiating. Interment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Grassflat. Military graveside services will be conducted by the local veteran organization. Friends will be received form 2-4 and 7-9 p. in, Tuesday at David K. Dahlgren Funeral Home, Philipsburg. A vigil for Mr. Maruschak will be said at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Reliance Fire Co., North Centre Street, Philipsburg, Pa. 16866.

MARUSCHAK, James L.
NEEDLES, Calif. - James L. Maruschak, 57, of Needles, Calif., died Nov. 23, 1999, at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Calif. Born Dec. 81 1941, in Philipsburg, he was a son of George P. Maruschak Sr. of Hollidaysburg and the late Jean L. (Wilson) Maruschak. Mr. Maruschak was employed in the construction business. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, of Philipsburg. He attended Philipsburg-Osceola High School. In addition to his father, he is survived by four sisters and four brothers, Mrs. George (Margaret) Johns of West Farmington, Ohio, Mrs. Alvin (Pauline) Knauf of Little Rock, Ark., Rebecca Maruschak, Raymond Maruschak, his twin sister Anna Janette and Anthony Maruschak, all of Philipsburg RD, William Maruschak of Linglestown, and Eugene Maruschak of Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, two sons, George Jr. and Andrew Lester. A memorial service will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, Sixth Street, Hawk Run, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the Fr. David L. Poulson officiating. There will be no public visitation. Interment will be at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cemetery, Philipsburg. The David K. Dahlgren, Funeral Home, Philipsburg, is in charge of the arrangements.

MARUSCHAK, John Andrew, Jr.
John Andrew Maruschak Jr. Age 66, of Shalersville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. He was born July 2, 1936 in Phillipsburg, PA., the son of the late John Andrew Sr. and Ann (Hanslovan) Maruschak. John was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mantua and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Mahoney) Maruschak; sons Mark (Maria) Maruschak, David Maruschak, Mike Maruschak; daughter Lisa Maruschak; sister Ann Shedlock; four grandchildren. Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the  Wood-Kortright Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Tom McCarthy at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. Joseph's Church in Mantua, OH. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Shalersville, OH. (Wood-Kortright, 330-296-6436).

MARUSCHAK, Michael
Michael Maruschak 58, a native of Austria and resident in Cherryhill township for 28 years died at 10 p.m. Tuesday of pneumonia. Surviving are his widow Mrs. Anna Maruschak and these children Mrs. Harry Winchinin, and Mrs. Frank Shuffran both of Philipsburg; Mrs. Robert Boyd of Detroit; Michael Maruschak Jr. of Dixonville; Alex Maruschak of Clymer; Nicholas Maruschak of Ernest; Mrs. Anna Barto of Clymer; Mrs. Jessie Askey of Grass Flats; Francis Maruschak of Edgewood Arsenal, Md. Miss Pauline Maruschak of New York and Stephen Maruschak at home. (Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA August 6, 1941) [Note: Interestingly enough, Mike's "widow", Anna died in 1936, five years before him. It is also interesting to note that the family was still living on their family farm in Winburne, Pa., in 1925, just 16 years earlier. Michele]

MASH, Arvel Gene 
Arvel Gene "Lefty" Mash of Main Street, Vintondale, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Lee Hospital. He was 69 and his death ended a marriage union of 42 years. Born June 26; 1928, in Somerset, he was a son of Corquetti and Louise (Mazziferri) Mash. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Samuel Orelli; sister, Lena Yanche; and brother, Joseph. Surviving are his wife, the farmer Stella Lazich, and these children: Mitchell Arvel, Johnstown; Eugene, married to the former Jean Ann Gill, Belton, Md.; Janice, Lorton, Va.; and Carolyn Berish, Woodbridge, Va: Also surviving are six grandchildren. Mr. Mash was a brother of John and Grace Mash, Windber, Sophie and George Dorsey, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Geraldine and Jack Spears, Eikland, Mo.; and Mello and Betty (Kimack) Mash, Vintondale and a brother-in-law of Dorothy Mash, Windber. Mr. Mash worked at the Johnstown Post Office for 10 years and from 1981 to 1990 he served as postmaster at the Revloc Post Office. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of 23 years including service in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was the recipient of 12 service medals with service in the Chozen Reservoir. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, May 15 at Saints Timothy and Mark Chapel, Vintondale, by the Rev: Matthew Misurda. Interment followed in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements were in charge of the Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home. A tree will be planted in living memory of Mr. Mash by the funeral home. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 20, 1998)

MASON, Anne H (Hodownes)
MASON - Anne H., 81, Windber, died Jan. 31, 2003, at Windber Medical Center. Born June 18, 1921, in Urey, Pa., daughter of Charles and Kathryn (Holobinko) Hodownes. Preceded in death by parents; husband, George L.; brothers, John Rubick, and Charles and Nick Hodownes; and sister, Susan Kaniuk. Survived by brother, Steven, Rochester, N.Y.; sisters, Mary Lesako, Palm Coast, Fla.; and Evalyn Ferko, Central City; also a number of nieces and nephews. Friends received from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where Parastas will be sung at 6 p.m. Brief service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, the Very Rev. John Govrusik. Interment, Parish Cemetery. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, February 01, 2003)

MATHEYS, Kathryn M.
MATHEYS, Kathryn M., 71, of Palm Harbor, died Tuesday (April 27, 1999) at home. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pa., and came here in 1982 from Monroeville, Pa., where she retired after 15 years as secretary for the Gateway School District. She was a member of Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, William L.; a son, W. Lane, Liberty, Pa.; two daughters, Susan I. Warholic, Glen Allen, Va., and Sharon L. Betz, Elizabeth, Pa.; a brother, William Tudor, Penny Farms; two sisters, Hazel Ambrose, Lake City, and Lois Boltzer, Sun City Center; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Largo. (St. Petersburg Times, April 30, 1999)

McCOVISH, Anna Warholic, 94, of Dawson, Fayette County, died Sept. 6 (2004). Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home Scottdale.(Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pa, September 7, 2004)

McCUE, Mary L. (Lasinsky)
Mary L. McCue, 75, of Broad Top City, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at her home following an extended illness. Born Aug. 29, 1926, at Wood, she was a daughter of the late Wasco and Eva (Warholic) Lashinsky. She was united in marriage to Thomas H. McCue Nov. 28, 1942, at Cumberland, Md. Mr. McCue preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1996. She is survived by one son, Gary McCue, Saxton, R.R., and one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Cindy) Buckley, Huntingdon. There are six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by the following brothers and a sister: Pete Lashinsky, Broad Top City; Annie Clark and Paul Lashinsky, both of Six Mile Run; and Wasco Lashinsky Jr., Harry Lashinsky and Steve Lashinsky, all of Wood. She was preceded in death by one son, Steve McCue; two brothers, John and George Lashinsky, and one sister, Helen Miller. Mrs. McCue was a member of the Church of Christ, Huntingdon. She was primarily a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing and baking. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton with Brother Ed Dyche officiating. Interment will be made in the IOOF Cemetery, Broad Top City. (Huntingdon Daily News, August 2002)

McHUGH, Irene (Zazworsky)
Irene (Zazworsky) McHugh, 84, of Smithmill, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. McHugh was born in Ginter, PA on December 26, 1921, the daughter of the late Wasyl and Eva (Kopylchack) Zazworsky. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church Ramey, PA and a past member of the former Rosary Society of Holy Trinity Church. She was a homemaker and had worked at the Zazworsky Greenhouse in Almaden. On June 25, 1949 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey she married James Anthony McHugh who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1992. She is survived by one son , James M. McHugh and his wife Marie (Zendek) of Smithmill, PA. A grandson, James A. McHugh of Smithmill. Two sisters survive, Catherine Johannsen of Eagle River, AL., Helen Hudak of Clark, NJ. Also surviving are a number of Nieces and Nephews. Mrs. McHugh was preceded in death by her brothers; John, Mike, Wasyl, Demitri, Nick, Boyd, Stanley and Frank. And a sister, Ann Wentz. Friends will be received on Sunday, April 23, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and on Monday April 24, 2006 from 8:30 -9:30 am at the Kruise Funeral home, Inc. 2550 Union St. Ramey, PA 16671. A Christian Wake Service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 pm in the funeral home by Fr. Zab Amar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey, PA, at 10:00 am on Monday, April 24th, 2006 with Fr. Zab Amar as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery Ramey, PA. Family request donations to Holy Trinity Catholic Church P.O. Box 196 Ramey, Pa 16671 or St. Vladimnir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church P.O. Box 309 Smithmill, PA 16680. (http://www.kruisefuneralhome.com/funeral_notices.html)

MEDVED, Frank
Frank Medved, 78 Expires Saturday 
Frank Medved of San Demas, Calif., formerly of Revloc and Ebensburg died Saturday, Nov. 2, 1963, at South Coast Hospital, Laguna, Calif. Mr. Medved, who was 78, was born in Austria on Sept. 21, 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Medved. Surviving are his widow, the former Mary Thompson of Gary, Ind., and these children: Carl, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Marian Locke, Dana Point, Calif.; Mrs. Mary Swalligan, Twin Rocks; Mrs. Pauline Johnson, Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Eileen Muldowney, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Frances Robson, Maywood, Calif., Louise and Mrs. Josephine Muhne, both of Chicago. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 4, at Dana Point, Calif., with burial in Oakhurst Cemetery. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo PA, November 7, 1963)

MEHALKO, Andrew 
Smithmill - Andrew Mehalko of Smithmill, 65, retired coal miner, died at the Philipsburg State Hospital yesterday 12 o'clock noon following a three weeks illness. He was born May 12, 1885, in Austria and came to this country 50 years ago. Surviving him are one sister and one brother, Mrs. George Botlock of Windber and Michael of Smithmill. His wife preceded him in death 12 years ago. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Vladimus (sic Vladimirs) Orthodox Church at Smithmill. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the home of his brother after 4 o'clock this afternoon. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, November 18, 1950)

MEHALKO, Frank 
Aged Man Died in Nettleton 
Frank Mehalko, 82, died on Monday at the home of his son, John, in Nettleton. He was born in Austria on June 30, 1866. The following children survive: Mrs. Andrew Olexa, Colver; Andrew Mehalko, Nanty-Glo; John, Nettleton; Mrs. Katie Goacivich, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Charles Shutak and Mrs. Andrw Bero, both of Cairnbrook; Mrs. Mary Klapovich, Johnstown. There are 29 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev. Basil Butchko at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Interment took place in the church cemetery.(Nanty-Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, January 20, 1949)

MEHALKO, Steve
Steve Mehalko, Nanty Glo, Dies 
Steve Mahalko of 1047 Chestnut Street in Nanty Glo died at Memorial Hospital on May 20, 1964. Mr. Mahalko, who was 47, was born Oct. 8, 1916, in Smokerun, a son of Pete and Ann (Maculla) Mahalko. Surviving are his widow, the former Mary Stoyka, and two sons: Edward, Sparrows Point, Md. and Ronald, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Also surviving are a brother, Michael, Nanty Glo, and these sisters: Anna, wife of Stanley Hessler, Nanty Glo R.D. 1; Mary, wife of George Johnson and Katherine, both of Long Island, N.Y.; Helen, wife of John Mackmer, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Verna, wife of Chester Przewoznik, state of New Jersey and Margaret, wife of Joseph Lesneski, state of Rhode Island. Friends were received at the Ondriezek & Ondriezek Funeral Home. Funeral mass was sung at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church by Father Nicholas X. Smiciklas. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 28, 1964)

MIDZIANOWSKY-PAPINCHAK, Christine "Tina" (Zazwirsky) 
Christine "Tina" Midzianowsky Papinchak 85, formerly of Ambridge, died Sunday, December 29, 2002 in Friendship Ridge. Born July 12, 1917, in Smoke Run, PA., a daughter of the late Alexander and Julia Zazwirsky, she was a member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Ambridge. She was a former cook at the Ambridge Country Club and the Sewickley Heights Golf Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter J. Midzianowsky, in 1974, and her second husband, William Papinchak, in 1994. Surviving are a son, Peter Midzanowsky, Ambridge; three daughters and a son-in-law, Karen Galdony, Center Township; Nadine Midzianowsky and her fiance, Brian Safran, Ambridge, and Patricia and James McBride, Economy; six grandchildren, Chris Bernard and her husband, Michael, Monaca; Phyllis Schroeder and her husband, David, New Sewickley Township; Candice Ann Narin and her fiance, Brian Brooks, Beaver Falls; Jamie McBride and Kelly McBride both of Economy, and Mick Midzanowsky, Ambridge four great-grandchildren, Carley Jane Schroeder, Austin David Schroeder, Lucas Michael Bernard and Abigail Christine Bernard; a brother and sister-in-law, William and Dolores Zazwirsky, Nevillewood, Collier Township; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bennie Balicki, Ambridge; Agnes Pinotich, Sonoma, Calif, and Anne Russin, Ambridge and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands she was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Zazwirsky, in 1989 and a sister Lucille Gos Anderson in 1998. A parastas service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday December 31, 2002, in the Paul E. Bohn Funeral Home Inc., 1099 Maplewood Avenue, Ambridge where the Rev. Father Michael Kochis her pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery. (Beaver County Times, Beaver Co., PA, December 30, 2002)
(Note: Tina Zazwirsky and Pete Midzanowsky were both from the Smoke Run Area. Her sister Ann was married to Paul Russin who was also from the area.--AN)

MIHALIK, Andrew 
Andrew Mihalik, 78, Succumbs In Colver 
Andrew Mihalik of Colver died at his home on Monday April 25, 1966. Mr. Mihalik, who was 78, was born Aug. 16, 1887, in Czechoslovakia, a son of Joseph and Mary (Hudak) Mihalik He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Catherine Trynovich, and two sons, Steve and Andrew. Surviving are these children; Helen, wife of Nick Olexa; Margaret, wife of Michael Gonos, and John, all of Colver, and Mary, wife of George Senko, and Joseph, both of Detroit. Also surviving are 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mr. Mihalik was a member of Local 860, UMWA, Colver. Friends were received at the David A. Matevish Funeral Home in Ebensburg where parastas was sung Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass was sung at 9 am. Thursday, Apri1 28, at St. Nicholas' Byzantine Catholic Church in Nanty Glo by Father Michael Macarchick. Burial followed in Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 5, 1966)

MIHALKO, George
Wheatfield- A Mass for Christian Burial for George Mihalko 58 a retired millright will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday, in St. Albert the Great Catholic Niagara Falls Boulevard and Melody Lane, North Tonawanda. The Mass will follow prayers at 9:15 in the Rhoney Funeral Home 5893 Hoover Rd. Sanborn. Burial will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendelton. Mihalko died Thursday  May 2,1991 in Buffalo General Hospital. A native of Smithmill, Pa.,  Mihalko moved to North Tonawanda in 1956 and to Wheatfield in 1964.  He was a millright for Durez Plastics in North Tonawanda for 26 years , until he retired in 1988. Mihalko of Krueger Rd. was a Democratic committeeman in Wheatfield, for many years and was a 20 year member of the Adarms Fire Company. And a member of Wheatfield Senior Citizens, Wheatfield Democratic club, and St. Albert the Great Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Nancy J. Hartel, a son James of Wheatfield,  two daughters, Theresa Siegmann of Wheatfield, and Susan Mihalko of North Tonawanda, two brothers, Michael, of Linden, N.J. and Joseph, of Madera, Pa. two sisters, Katherine Kokosko of Warren, Pa. and Ann Mihalko of Houtzdale, Pa., and two grandchildren.

MIHALKO, Helen M. (Rudiak)
Shelby, Ohio- Helen M. Mihalko, 75, formerly of Huron, Ohio & Smoke Run, Pa., died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996, in the Crestwood Care Center, Shelby, Oh. She was born in Smoke Run, Pa. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church Smithmill, Pa.  She is survived by two daughters: Linda Mihalko, Lucas, Ohio, and Debra  Wadkins, Huron; one son, Dennis Mihalko, Norwalk, Ohio; three sisters,  

MIHALKO, Joseph M.
West Decatur- Joseph M. Mihalko 60 of West Decatur, died at 5:09 P. M . Saturday, April 13,1996, at Phillipsburg Area Hospital, Phillipsburg. Born on Nov. 27, 1935 in Smithmills, Pa., he was a son of Michael and Fannie (Salomanszyk) Mihalko. Mr. Mihalko was employed for several years, with Thompson Brothers Coal Co. He was Roman Catholic by faith. He was married to the former Edith V. Welch on Nov. 10, 1991, she survives. Also surviving are 5 stepdaughters; Sandra Buck of Clearfield, Mrs. Rodney (Wilma) Foster of Morrisdale, Mrs. Glenn (Bonnie) Kuhn and Mrs. Richard (Edith) Majewski, both of Power Springs, Ga., and Mrs. Timothy (Trudy) Kokoskie of Houtzdale. Four stepsons; Edward Weld of Phillipsburg, John Weld of Atlanta, Todd Weld of Houtzdale RD, and Dale Weld of Georgia; one sister Katherine Kokosko, of Warren, Ohio; one brother, Michael Mihalko of Linden, N.J. and 17 step-grand children. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and seven brothers; John, Charles, Mitch, Nick, Andrew, George and Steve; and one sister, Ann Mihalko. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. Wayne Focht officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. tomorrow and on Wednesday until the time of the service, at Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Phillipsburg. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association 220, Merrill St., Clearfield, Pa. 16830

MIHALKO, Metro
Metro Mihalko  34 a resident of Ginter, died at the Phillipsburg State Hospital Saturday, June 26, 1954 at 9:15 p.m. following an extended illness. Mr. Mihalko was born in Smithmill October 15, 1919, and has been a lifelong resident of this area. Preceeded in death by his mother, Mr. Mihalko is survived by his wife, the former Virginia McGhee, two children, Brenda and Jimmy; his father Mike of Smithmill; and the following brothers and sisters; Charles and John, both of Pittsburgh, Nick and George both of Smithmill, Mike, Joe and Miss Ann all at home, and Mrs. William Kokosko of Smithmill. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from his home in Ginter. Rev. Louis Lytle of Houtzdale Presbyterian Church, officating. Interment was made in the Beulah Cemetery, Beulah.

MIHALKO, Nick
Nick Mihalko, 65, of Huron, and formerly of Smithmills, Pa., died Friday at Providence Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a former employee of NASA who retired in 1982 from the Federal Aviation Agency in Oberlin, Oh. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII, and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Sandusky VFW Post 2529. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen (Rudiak) Mihalko; two daughters Linda Mihalko, Mansfield, Ohio and Debra Hartman, Tulsa, Okla.; one son Dennis, of Norwalk, Oh.; two grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Fannie (Salamanchak) Mihalko and four brothers: Charlie, John, Mitch, and Steve. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Buranovsky Funeral  Home Ramey, Pa.  Parastas will be at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Services are Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmills, Pa. with the Rev. Lonhin Schementylo officating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, Ramey, Pa. (Sandusky Register, Sandusky, OH, March 1987).

MIHALKO - Robert E.
MIHALKO - Robert E. 9/15/2002 September 13, 2002; beloved husband of Jane L. (nee Bellavia) Mihalko; dearest father of Rhonda, William (Lori) and Kristen Mihalko; dear grandfather of Robert, Rachel and Matthew. Family will be present on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Harris Hill Chapel) Amigone Funeral Home, Inc., 8440 Main Street where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 8:45 AM and from Our Lady of Peace Church at 9:30 AM. Friends invited. If desired, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Catholic Charities. Published September 15, 2002. Note:  Bob was the son of Anna Mihalko and the first grandchild of Mike & Fanny Mihalko (dw)

MIHALKO, Ruth H. (Williams)
Ruth H. Mihalko, 81, of Aluminum City Terrace, lower Burrell, died Saturday May 25, 1996 at Citizens General Hospital, New Kensington, Pa. Born Feb. 22, 1915 in Irvona, Pa., she was the daughter of Jesse D. and Laura (Noel) Williams. Mrs. Mihalko was a homemaker, and a member of St. Vladimr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Surviving are a sister, Thelma Westover of Richmond Heights, Oh., and a number of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Wasco Charles Mihalko, whom she married on Dec. 27, 1954 in Cumberland, Md., and who died Oct. 27, 1979; two brothers: Jesse Williams and Melvin Williams; and two sisters Margaret Dillon and Ada Smeal. Funeral services were held today at 11 a.m. at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home, Houtzdale, with the Rev. John Harvey officiating. Interment was made at St. Vladimir's Cemetery. Friends were received this morning at the funeral home from 9 to 11 a.m.

MIHOLKO, Mike Sr.
SMITHMILL - Mike Miholko Sr., 66, of Eureka 28, located near Smithmill, died at the Philipsburg State Hospital yesterday at 4:30 p.m. following a five-day illness. He was born in Austria Oct. 23, 1888. He is a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by nine sons and daughters, Charles and John of New Kensington, Miss Anna at home, Nick of Niagara Falls, Mike, Jr., George and Joseph of Buffalo; Andrew of Irvona and Mrs. William Kokosko, Smithmill; one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Botlock of Windber; and 10 grandchildren. His wife Fannie, died 19 years ago and two sons preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the St. Vladimir Greek Catholic Church at Smithmill, Rev. Peter Kieluch officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at his home from tonight until time of services. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, March 9, 1955)

MIHOLKO, Nancy 
Mrs. Andy Miholko of Smithmills, who was a patient in the Phillipsburg Hospital suffering from a paralytic stroke, passed away Friday morning. She was boren in Austria and came to America when she was quite young where she married Metro Miholko and lived in Smithmills for a number of years. She was 59 years of age when she died. Being a well liked woman of this vicinity many friends mourn her death. Services were held in the Greek Church in Smithmills. With Rev. Wulchin in charge. Interment took place in the Beulah Cemetery. She is survived by her husband. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, July 1, 1938)

MILLER, Helen
Helen Miller, 75, of 1 School Lane, Wood, died unexpectedly at 9:25 a.m.Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. Born Nov. 27, 1924, in Wood, she was the daughter of Wasco and Eva (Warholic) Lashinsky. She married Ithel G. Miller Jan. 11, 1961, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1970. She is survived by two children: Dorcas McCahan of Broad Top, R.D., and George Miller, Wells Tannery. There are five grandchildren. Also surviving are the following siblings: Paul Lashinsky, Six Mile Run; Harry Lashinsky, Wasco Lashinsky and Steve Lashinsky, all of Wood; Pete Lashinsky and Mary McCue, both of Broad Top; and Annie Clark, Six Mile Run. Two brothers, George and John, preceded her in death. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Michael's Greek Orthodox Church, Wood. She was primarily a homemaker and a devoted grandmother. For a number of years she worked as a welder in the Baltimore shipyards. She was also employed by Owens Corning Fiberglas and retired from Scampers Manufacturing, Saxton. She was an avid gardener. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. at the D. Ronald Long Funeral Chapel, Saxton, with the Rev. Stephen Kundla officiating.  Interment will be made in the Cherry Grove Cemetery, Three Springs, R.D. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m.

MONGILLO, Elizabeth
State File Number: 00937, Name: MONGILLO, ELIZABETH , Sex: Unknown, Race: White, Death Date: January 06, 1983, Age: 36 Years, Place of Death: Milford, , Connecticut, Place of Birth: , Connecticut, Marital Status: Married, Decedent's, Last Spouse: JOSEP, Education: , Residence of Decedent: Milford, , Connecticut, Address of Residence: 12 KERRY CT,, 06460, Father's Surname: VARHOLAK, Occupation: SECRETARY, Industry Where Decedent Worked: AMERICAN, CHAIN & CABLE.

MOSKEL, Anna (Patkaltski)
Morann - Anna Patkaltski Moskel, 91, of Pleasant Ridge Manor, Erie and formerly of Morann died Tuesday Nov 13, 2001 at the manor. Born July 23 1910 in Morann she was a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Andrako) Patkaltski. Mrs. Moskel was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Julia's Catholic Church, Erie. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Moskel and his wife Jane, of Osceola Mills and Robert Moskel and his wife Cecilia, of Erie; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and two sisters Margaret Reese of Spotswood, NJ and Susan Fitzgerald of Light House Fla. Mrs. Moskel was preceded in death by he parents; her husband Metro Moskel in 1962; a son Richard Moskel three sisters, Mary Swistock, Dorothy Antonick and Elsie Tazarek and two brothers Joseph Patts and George Patkaltski. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 am Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Osceola Mills with Rev. Fr. Gregory A. Kirsch as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Barbara's Cemetery. Brisbin. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Heath Funeral Home, Osceola Mills. The Rosary will be recited at 8 pm followed by a Christian Vigil Service at 8 30 both Friday at the funeral home. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Nov 15, 2001)

MOSKEL, Frank
Frank T. "Dice" Moskel, 88, Madera, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at 3:30 p.m. at Clearfield Hospital. Born March 8, 1911, in Carnwath, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Kowchak) Moskel. His wife, Lena Raab, preceded him in death on Nov.1, 1990. He was a retired coal miner and a member of Madera Methodist Church. He is survived by a son, Edward "Bud"  Moskel of Earlysville, Va.; five grandchildren, Thomas Moskel of Decatur, Ala., Jerry Moskel of Mooresville, N.C., Natalie Moskel Cox of Pittsburgh, Polly Moskel McMillan of Fort Myers, Fla:, Sally Moskel of Indiana; nine great-grandchildren; five stepsisters, Julia Grattan of Pitttsburgh, Susan Couperthwaite of Toledo, Ohio; Ann Moskel, Mary Moskel Cuttner and Catherine Moskel Evanochko, all of Madera, and a number of nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Frank, who died Jan. 15, 1994; four brothers,  Metro, Charles, Pete and John;  an infant sister, Annie; two infant stepsisters, Helen and Christina, and one stepbrother, Wasco. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the Kruise  Funeral Home, Inc., Madera. Rev. Dennis Adams will officiate and interment will be at Crown Crest Memorial Park, Clearfield. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA)

MOSKEL, Margaret (Barsdsa)
MOSKEL – Margaret Florence (Barsda), 88, Nanty Glo, died Jan. 2, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born June 28, 1919, in Nanty Glo, daughter of the late Mathias and Stephanie (Pavilonis) Barsda. Preceded in death by brothers, John, George and Albert, and sister, Ann Lauryssens. Survived by son, Edward, and wife, Audrey, Charlotte, N.C., and James, Arlington, Va., and grandchildren, Bridget and Harold, both of New Jersey. Also surviving are Al and Shelly Cummings and their daughters, Angie and Mandy, who were as family to Margaret. Member of St. Mary’s Church, Nanty Glo, where she was involved in many activities. Friends received from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where vigil service will be held. Viewing also from 9 until 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Church, the Rev. Father David Peles, celebrant. Committal, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nanty Glo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church or Nanty Glo Fire Company. Send condolences and order flowers at www.bowserond.com. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, January 3, 2008). 

MOSKEL, Peter J.
Peter J. Moskel, 1375 Cardiff Road, Nanty Glo, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1992, at home.. He was 75. Born July 12, 1916, in Madera, he was a son of the late Wasco and Mary (Russian) Moskel. Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Barsda, and these children: Edward, married to the former Joan Presti, Vernon, N.J.; and James, Arlington, Va. One granddaughter also survives. Mr. Moskel was a brother of Sue Zapsky, Princeton, N.J.; Ann Berzonsky, Smithmill; Marian Mancuso, Sadsburyville; Julia Sharrer, Modena; Margaret Long, Sadsburyville; Catherine Garnett, Parkesburg; George, Modena; Jack, Tyrone; and Robert, Coatesville. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, and the Holy Name Society of the church. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, where liturgical wake service was held. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated Monday, Jan. 6 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nanty Glo by the Rev. John Little. Interment in the church cemetery. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, Jan 15, 1992)

MOSKEL, Peter James
Peter James Moskel, 55, of Arlington, Virginia, died on Good Friday, March 21, 2008. Born July 5, 1952 in Nanty Glo, Jim was the second son of Peter and Margaret Moskel who preceded him in death in 1992 and 2008 respectively. He is survived by a brother, Edward Moskel of North Carolina. Jim was educated at St. Fidelis High School in Herman, Pa. and graduated in 1970. He continued, his seminary education at St. Fidelis College for two years before going to the novitiate at St. Conrad's Friary in Annapolis, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate degree back in Herman at St. Fidelis. In 1974 Jim went on to the Capuchin College in Washington, DC where he received a masters degree in theology and joined the monastery. In 1976 Jim left the Capuchins and worked as an Executive Assistant for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) where Latin liturgical texts are translated into English for use in the Catholic liturgy throughout the English-speaking world. After three years at ICEL, Jim went on to several other administrative jobs in the Washington, DC area including the Association of Builders and Contractors who were working with the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation for the redevelopment of "America's Main Street" in downtown Washington. Jim started with the Hertz Corporation in March 1986 in Alexandria, VA. In 1988 he relocated to the Chicago office as an Area Manager. In early 1991, Jim was promoted to Director of' Group Sales and was again relocated to the Alexandria, VA office, where he was responsible for the sales efforts of four area managers, for Association, Bank and Group sales. Jim left Hertz in 2004. After Jim's father died in 1992, he and his mother, Mutsie, as he fondly referred to her, traveled together throughout the world to places that she had never dared dream of going to. His devotion to her lasted beyond her final breath. In the last months of his life, Jim battled with cancer, which gained speed following his mother's death in January of this year. He was aided in his own care by his long-time physician and especially in the final weeks by Montgomery Hospice, caring friends, and Bill and Catherine Mooney who created a loving environment in their home for his final journey. A private memorial service was held April 26, 2008 in Olney, Maryland. Donations may be made in Jim's name to Test Positive Aware Network, 5537 N. Broadway Street, Chicago, IL 60640 or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, May 1, 2008)

MOSKEL, Phyllis M.
TYRONE - Phyllis M. Moskel, 71, of Tyrone RD 1 died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999, at Altoona Hospital. Born May 18,1928, in Ramey, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Gladys (Tillett) Stroup. Mrs. Moskel was a member of the Church of Good Shepherd, Tyrone. She retired in 1982 from I. Fineman's, Tyrone, as a clerk and bookkeeper following many years of service. On Nov. 2,1945, in Elkton, Md., she wed Jack K. Moskel. In addition to her husband, she is survived by, five daughters, Cathy Wiser, Peg Batcheler, Patricia Grfffith, and Donna Myers, all of Tyrone, and Sue Smith of Altoona; a son, Franklin of San Francisco, Calif.; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a brother, Donald E. Stroup of North Dakota. She was preceded in death by a son, John E. Jr., and a brother, David J. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Feller Funeral Home, Tyrone, with Rev. Norman E. Huff officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park. Friends will be received today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1650 Clay Ave., Tyrone, Pa. 16686. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Tuesday October 26, 1999).

MOSKOL, Edward L.
DRIFTING - Funeral services for Edward L. Moskol, 59, of Drifting, who died Thursday, Feb 22, 2001 at 9:20 a.m. at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, will be held of Strange & Weaver Home for Funerals, Morrisdale, with Rev. James Walk. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Morrisdale. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Born April 9, 1941 in Drifiting, he was a son of Michael and Annabelle (McDonald) Moskol. Mr. Moskol attended the Sonrise Fellowship Church, Houtzdale. He was heavy equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. On April 15, 1985 in Philipsburg, he wed Donna Ball Moskol, who survives at Drifting. Also surving are four daughters, Robin Owens, Marsha Bailor and her husband, Ed, all of Morrisdale, Michelle Stasko of Calrence and Thresa Mosko of Allport; one son, Edward L. Moskol, Jr. of Morrisdale; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and three brothers, Gary Moskol of Denver, Colo., Paul Moskol of Karthaus,and half brother John Stark of California. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael L. Moskol, a half brother, James Stark, and a half sister, Annette Stark. Memorial contributions may be made to Sonrise Fellowship, 415 Brisbin St., Houtzdale, PA

MOSKOL, John
Lanse- Funeral services will be held at 11 a m Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Forest for John L. "Cap" Moskol, 91, of Lanse who died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan 20, 2001, in Lanse.  Rev Larry W. Gerdes will officiate. Interment will be at St. John's  Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Morrisdale. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 today at Johnson Funeral home Route 53, Grassflat. Born June 25,  1909, in Grassflat, he was the son of Michael and Catharine (Lusnak) Moskol. Mr. Moskol was a coal miner. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Forest, the Mosquito Creek Sportsman's Club and a member of the former Pleasant Hill Grange, Winburne. He is survived by three daughters Patricia Washic of Lanse, Joan D. Confer and her husband Kenneth, of Drifting and Anita L. Butler of Grassflat, grandchildren David A. Washic and his wife, Gale of Lanse, Janice Dearborn and her husband Ronald of Grassflat, Kenneth A. Confer of Howard, Shelly Jones, and her husband William of Morrisdale RD, Audie Confer and his wife Cindy of Lanse, Stewart Confer and his wife, Nichole of Morrisdale, John Confer and his wife Denise of Winburne, Melissa Salter and her husband Michael, of drifting and Amy C. Baxter of Drifting. also surviving are five sisters, Vernie Gormont of Drifting, Helen Burns of New York, NY Josephine Hanslovan of Williamsport Pauline Hanslovan of Williamsport and Sophie Krasinski of Sylvan Grove, and two brothers Steve Hanslovan of Morrisdale and Joe Hanslovan of DuBois. Mr. Moskol was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Leona M. Storck Moskol in July 1976 his infant twin sister, two sisters Anna Bowen and Mary Labno; and three brothers Michael Moskol Andy  Hanslovan, and John Hanslovan. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, RR  2 Box 322, Morrisdale, Pa 16858 or Clearfield Hospital Hospice P.O. Box 992 Clearfield, Pa 16830.

MOSKOL, Michael L.
PHILIPSBURG - Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Strange and Weaver Home for Funerals, Morrisdale, for Michael L. Moskol, 59, of Philipsburg, who died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at Mountain Laurel Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Clearfield. Fr. Samuel Bungo will officiate. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from noon until the hour of services Saturday at the funeral home. Born Feb. 26, 1940, in Philipsburg, he was a son of Michael and Annabelle (McDonald) Moskol. Mr. Moskol was affiliated with St. Severin Roman Catholic Church, Drifting. He worked for AirPreheater in Wellsville, N.Y., and a welder. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Lesko of Philipsburg; a stepdaughter, Jodi Sanker of Morrisdale; a stepson, Joseph Lesko of Phillpsburg; four step-grandchildren, James, Jamie, Jonnathan and Jenni Sanker. Also surviving are a half-sister, Annette Stark of California; three brothers, Edward Moskol of Drifting, Gary Moskol of Denver, Colo., and Paul Moskol of Karthaus and a halfbrother, John Stark of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a half-brother, James Stark.

MOTRENEC - Martha (Legdon) "Marsha"
MOTRENEC - Martha (Legdon) "Marsha," 65, of Colver, died May 12, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. Born May 21, 1938, in Colver, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Falcon) Legdon. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; brother, Melvin; and sister, Barbara Collins. Survived by son, David; daughter, Beth, wife of Brian Stoneman, all of Pittsburgh; brother, Frank, married to the former Gwen Kuhn, Colver; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Colver Presbyterian Church. Marsha was a retired nurse manager from Conemaugh Health First in Ebensburg. Friends may gather from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, the Rev. Dr. Stanley Bhasker officiating. Interment at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marsha's memory may be made to Cambria Township Volunteer Fire Company & 40-Tech. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, May 14, 2004)

MUHAW, Anna
Beccaria – Mrs. Anna Muhaw, 85, of Beccaria, died Friday at Clear Haven. She was born in Austria Oct. 15, 1889 and came to the United States 69 years ago. She was a member of the Greek Catholic Union. Survivors include six sons: Metro, Newark, N.J.; Michael, Steve and Joseph, all of Beccaria; Nick, St. Clair, Mich.; and Samuel, Clearfield; four daughters; Mrs. Kathryn Visielli, Passaic, N.J.; Mrs. Daniel (Mary) Genesi, Smithmill; Mrs. Edward (Eva) Prementine, Streetsboro, Ohio; and Mrs. Arthur (Anne) Lefebvre, Smithmill. Also surviving are 29 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Koshko of Clearfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas and by two sons, John and Wasko. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Marys Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. Fr. Walter Wysochansky will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Friends will be received at the Buranovsky Funeral Home in Ramey Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Parastas will be recited at the funeral home Sunday at 7:30 p.m. (The Progress, Clearfield, Pa, January 18, 1975)

MUHAW, Metro “Dounsey”
Rootville – Funeral Services of Repose for Metro “Dounsey” Muhaw, 94, of Rootville, Beccaria Township, who died Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 2:39 p.m. at Philipsburg Area Hospital, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey, with Father Paul Bigelow officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. A Panikida Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Father Bigelow officiating. Born Nov. 5, 1910, at Beccaria, he was a son of Frank and Catherine (Fundanish) Muhaw. He was a member of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Smithmill. Mr. Muhaw was also a member of the Smokerun Croatian Club and the United Mine Workers Association. Mr. Muhaw was a coal miner and a well-known musician, having played the violin and fiddle. He was also a member of the Polka Trio. He married the former Hattie Griff in 1939, and she died in 1975. He then married Helen B. (Syktich) Schreiner Muhaw in July 1977 at Allentown. She survives in Rootville. Along with his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Nancy Leonard and her husband, Thomas, of Silver Spring, Md., and Dorothy Jean Richards and her husband, Robert, of Hanover; two stepdaughters, Irene Madalena and her husband, Eugene, and Colette Ferraro and her husband, Jerry, all of Allentown; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last of his generation. Along with his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Christine Laverne Muhaw; and nine brothers and sisters, Wasco Muhaw, Anna Wizniak, Michael Muhaw, Susanne Muhaw, Catherine Niader, Mary Pollick, Frank Muhaw, Olean Muhaw and John Muhaw. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 309, Smithmill, PA 16680. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, July 18, 2005)

NARBESKY, Anna (Holobinko)
Anna Narbesky, 92, of Baden, died Monday, Jan 17, 2000, in the Sewickley Valley Hospital. Born May 21, 1907, in Madera, Pa. a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Russin) Holobinko she was a member of the SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ambridge. She was preceded in death by her husband William Narbesky in 1950 a son, Walter J. Narbesky, in 1983; a granddaughter Marcia Lynn Narbesky; two brothers Walter Holobinko in 1982 and John Holobinko, and a sister, Kathryn Pulsney. Surviving are a son, Jonathan Narbesky, with whom she resided in Baden; two daughters and sons in law Gloria and Carl Kerchner, Leetsdale, and Mary Ann and Glenn Sanders, Baden seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Jenny Narbesky, Baden, two brothers and a sister-in-law; William Holobinko,  Economy and Ted and Jean Holobinko, Houtzdale, Pa.; two sisters and a brother-in-law Mrs. Julia Fencik, in Fla., and Aileen and Edgar Poland, Deer Park, NY., and two sisters-in-law Virginia Holobinko, Hopewell Township and Betty Holobinko, Economy. Friends will be received today from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the Paul E. Bohn Funeral Home Inc., 1099 Maplewood Ave. Ambridge, where a service will be conducted Thursday at 9:30 pm followed by a funeral Mass at 10 am in SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church with the Rev Father Michael Polosky officiating.

NASTASI, Mary (Dobish)
Name: Nastasi, Mary (Dobish) Age: 88 Address: Parma, OH, formerly Rootville, Beccaria Township Deathdate: 5/26/1999 Deathplace: Parma Birthdate: 4/2/1911 Birthplace: Rootville Father: Dobish, Michael (deceased) Mother: Oship, Mary (deceased) Spouse: Surviving Children: Surviving Siblings: Robeson, Margaret Deceased Children: Deceased Siblings: Interment: Ramey Reference: Altoona Mirror, 5/28/1999, A11

NEDRICH, Dennis Michael 
Child Dies of Pneumonia 
Dennis Michael Nedrich, aged one month and 18 days, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nedrich of Ivory Hill, died Sunday night after a very brief illness with pneumonia. Besides the parents, one other child survives in the home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Kolcum of Conemaugh, pastor of St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, on Tuesday, burial taking place in the church cemetery. (Nanty-Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, December 5, 1940)

NEDRICH, John Sr.
John Nedrich Sr. Succumbs Tuesday in Area Hospital 
John Nedrich Sr. of 10 McCoy Street in Nanty-Glo died Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, 1958, in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. He was 77. He was born on Aug. 31, 1881 in Smerek, a village in Austria-Hungary and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Nedrich. Mr. Nedrich came to the States in 1901 and had been a resident of Nanty-Glo since 1928. He had been employed in the mines for 45 years until his retirement in 1946. He was a member of Local 1386, U.M.W.A. of Nanty-Glo and a charter member of Madera Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary George, on Feb. 18, 1956. The couple had observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sept. 17, 1954. Surviving are these children: William and John, both of Cleveland, O.; Alex, Michael, Joseph and Peter, all of Nanty-Glo; Ann, wife of the late Edward Ziegler; Mary, wife of William Mayer Jr., Susan, wife of Frank Semrad and Margaret, wife of Charles Garabedian, all of Long Island, N.Y. and Katherine, wife Joseph Wojtaszek of Pittsburgh. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a brother Wasco of Central City and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Rusian of Smith Mill, PA. Friends are being received in the Ondriezek Funeral Home on Cardiff Road. Requiem mass will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Friday with burial following in St. Mary's Cemetery. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, September 11, 1958)

NEDRICH, Joseph 
Joseph Nedrich, 57, Dies Wednesday 
Joseph Nedrich of 1175 Second Street, Nanty Glo, died at 5 p.m. June 18, 1969 at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown. He was admitted to the hospital on June 15. Born Feb. 15, 1912, in Madera, Clearfield County, he was the son of John and Mary (George) Nedrich Sr. He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Safko and these daughters: Elizabeth and Dorothy, at home; Barbara, Washington, D.C. and Patricia a senior at Lancaster (Pa) General Hospital School of Nursing. The couple would have observed their 36th wedding anniversary on June 24. He was the brother of Alex and Michael, both of Nanty Glo; Peter, Conemaugh R.D. 1; William and John Jr., both of Cleveland, O., Ann widow of Edward Ziegler; Mary, wife of William Mayer; Susan, wife of Frank Semrad and Margaret, wife of Charles Garabedian all of Long Island, N.Y. and Katherine, wife of Joseph Wojtaszek, Pittsburgh. Mr. Nedrich, who was 57, was a retired miner. He was a member of Local 1386, UMWA and Lodge 207, LOOM, both of Nanty Glo. He was also a member of St. Nicholas' Byzantine Catholic Church, where he formerly served as treasurer and trustee. Friends were received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo, Thursday and Friday, where Parastas was sung at 7 p.m. Friday Concelebrated Divine Liturgy was sung at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Nicholas' Church by Rev. Michael Macarchick, pastor and Rev. Nicholas X. Smiciklas. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, June 24, 1969).

NEDRICH, Michael 
Michael Nedrich, Nanty Glo, Dies 
Michael Nedrich of 1275 Lloyd Street, Nanty Glo, was pronounced dead on arrival at Lee Hospital Sunday, June 15, 1975. Mr. Nedrich, who was 67, was born July 22, 1907, in Madera, Pa., a son of the late John and Mary (George) Nedrich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Michael; brothers, William and Joseph, and a sister, Margaret Garabedian. Surviving are his widow, the former Julia Korlinchak; and these children; Betty, wife of Donald Geisler, Manassas, Va.; Gerald, married to the former Bertha Wagner, Ebensburg R.D. 2; Ronald, married to the former Sandra Bruno, Ebensburg; and Daniel, at home. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: John, Cleveland, O.; Alex, Nanty Glo; Pete, Conemaugh R. D. 1; Ann Ziegler, Freeport, Long Island, N.Y.; Mary Mayer, Farmingdale, Long Island; Susan Semrad, Flushing, N.Y.; and Catherine Wojtaszek, Pittsburgh. Mr. Nedrich was a member of Local 1386, UMWA, and the Loyal Order of Moose, both of Nanty Go, and Knights of Columbus, Ebensburg. Friends are being received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home in Nanty Go where Parastas will be sung at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church with burial following in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, June 18, 1975)

NEDRICH, Nicholas 
Died in Cleveland 
Mrs. John Nedrich and son Peter Nedrich, returned from Cleveland Saturday, where they attended the funeral of Nicholas Nedrich, a brother of John Nedrich of Nanty-Glo, who was unable to make the trip. They visited a sister and two sons of Mrs. Nedrich while there, the latter being John Jr. and William Nedrich. (Nanty-Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, January 15, 1953)

Nedwich, Nicholas
Name: Nedwich, Nicholas (Medwin) Date: Jan 6 1953 Source: Cleveland Press Nedwich, Nicholas (Medwid), beloved husband of Nancy (nee Warholack), father of Michael, Anna Shumney; grandfather and great-grandfather; brother of Vasil, John and Nancy Rusin. Friends may call at the Louis Ferfolia Funeral Home, 9116 Union Ave. at E. 93d St. Funeral Thursday, 8:45 a. m. Services St. Joseph's Greek Catholic Church Orleans Ave., at 9:30 a. m. (Cleveland Press, Cleveland, OH)

NEDRICH, Thomas R.
Thomas R. Nedrich Lawyer, Businessman
Thomas Richard Nedrich, 67, a lawyer in private practice, died Jan. 18 at his home in Falls Church after a heart attack. Mr. Nedrich had his own law office in Falls Church since the 1980's. He spent most of the 1970s in the District's office of corporation counsel. He also owned a business. SierrArts, that made tables sold in galleries in Virginia and Georgia and over the Internet. He practiced Korean martial arts, holding belts in Hapkido, Taekwondo and Kumbub. He also enjoyed gourmet cooking. Born in Nanty Glo, Pa., he graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received a law degree in 1967 from George Washington University. His marriage to Rosalie Nedrich ended in divorce. Survivors include a sister. (The Washington Post, Washington, DC, January 31, 2009)

NEDRICH, Peter
Peter Nedrich of Aspinwall Veterans Hospital, formerly of Johnstown RD. 6, died Oct. 28, 1990 at Aspinwall Veterans Hospital. He was 72. Born June 21, 1918, in Madera, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late John and Mary (George) Nedrich. He was preceded in death by brothers, William, Michael, John, Joseph and Nicholas and sisters, Ann Ziegler and Margaret Garabedian. He was a brother of Alex, Nanty Glo; Mary, wife of William Mayer, Farmingdale, N.Y, Susan, wife of Frank Semrad, Flushing, N.Y, and Catherine, wife of Joseph Wojtaszek, Pittsburgh. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Nedrich was a veteran of World War II and was a prisoner of war for two years. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church of Nanty Glo and a former member of the Loy A. Douglass VFW and American Legion Posts of Nanty Glo. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where solemn memorial service was held Monday evening. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated Tuesday, Oct 30 at St. Nicholas Church by the Rev. Ronald Borsuk. Interment followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo with military graveside rites by area veterans. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, October 31, 1990)

NEDRICH, William 
William Nedrich Sr. Dies in Cleveland 
William Nedrich Sr. of Cleveland, O., formerly of Nanty Glo, died Jan. 19, 1975 at a hospital in Cleveland. Mr. Nedrich, who was 68, was born in August 1906, in Madera, Clearfield County, a son of John Sr. and Mary (George) Nedrich. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nicholas and Joseph, and a sister, Margaret. Surviving are his widow, the former Ann Mowchan, and these children: Betty J. Smith. Mentor, O.; Joan McIvor, Chicago, Ill.; William J., Robert, Joyce Braden, Donald, Donna and James, all of Cleveland. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Alex and Michael, both of Nanty Glo; Peter, Conemaugh R.D. 1; Catherine Wojtaszek, Pittsburgh; Ann Ziegler, Mary, Mayer and Susan Semrad, all of New York. Friends were received at the A. J. Tomon and Sons Funeral Home, Pearl Road, Cleveland. Funeral Mass was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 22, at St. Leo's Church in Cleveland. Burial followed in Holy Cross Cemetery. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, Jan 25, 1975)

ORISCHAK, Anna M. Warholak
ORISCHAK, Anna M.(Warholak) of East Carnegie on Tues., Nov 24 1998; beloved wife of the late Walter E. Orischak; sister of Steve, George and Harry Warholak and the late Paul, Andrew and John Warholak. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 pm Fri only at Henry R. Henney Funeral Home, 524 Washington Ave. Carnegie. Parastas Fri 7:30 Divine Liturgy Sat 10 am in Holy Trinity U.C. Church, Washington Ave. Carnegie. (Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, PA, Wednesday Nov 25, 1998).

OSHIP, Anna (Ference)
MRS. ANNA FERENCE OSHIP of Barnesboro, RD 1, died in Indiana Hospital Thursday, August 26, at 6 p.m. She was born September 25, 1911, in Burnside Twp., Clearfield County, daughter of the late Michael and May Zinza Ference. She is survived by her husband George Oship Of Barnesboro RD and one son. Elliott George Oship at home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Ference of Glen Campbell RD, and these brothers and sisters: Fred Ference of Barnesboro; George Ference of Glen Campbell; Mitchell Ference of Glen Campbell; Mrs. Catherine Lazeration of Emeigh; Mrs. Sue Kraynak of Glen Campbell; Mrs. Mary Lazeration of Glen Campbell. Services will be held Monday, August 30, at 9 a.m. in St. Marys Greek Catholic Church in Spangler, the Rev. Kowal officiating. Interment will be in St. Marys cemetery, Spangler. Friends will be received at the family home in Barnesboro RD 1 after 7 p.m. today. McCardell Funeral Home, Burnside, is caring for arrangements. (Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA,  August 26, 1954 -Indiana Hist. & Gen. Soc.)

OSHIP, Katherine (Zinza)
Katherine Oship, 90, formerly of Urey, died Thursday March 1, 1973 in Somerset Memorial Hosptial in Somerset. Born Jan 1, 1883 in Austria she was the daughter of Stephen and Katherine Zinza. She is survived by the following children: John, Central City; Pete, Arcadia; Paul, Mahaffey; Mrs. Dymitre (Anna) Pupchik, Urey; Mrs. Herbert (Nancy) Thun; California; and Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Dafick, Fords, NJ., and 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter and one son. Friends will be received at the Pyott Funeral Home in Burnside from 7-9pm tonight and from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm Sunday. A Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Saturday and a Divine Litugry will be celebrated at the SS Peter & Paul Church in Urey at 10 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Daniel Rental will be celebrant and burial will be in the Greek Catholic Cemetery in Urey. (Indiana Evening Gazette, Indiana, PA,  March 3, 1973)

OSHIP, Paul, Jr.
MAHAFFEY - Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at T.G. McCracken Funeral Home, Mahaffey, for Paul Oship Jr., 75, of Mahaffey RD 1 who died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at Punxsutawney Hospital. The Rev. Albert C. Cooper will officiate. Interment will be in Circle Hill Cemetery, Punxsutawney. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and until the hour of services Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mahaffey Home Health, PO Box 162, Mahaffey, Pa. 15757. Born July 9, 1921, in Urey, he was a son of Paul and Catherine (Zinzi) Oship Sr. Mr. Oship was a member of the Orthodox Church at Urey and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mahaffey. He is survived by his wife, the former Almeda Hoch, whom he married on April 28, 1964. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Ann Pupchik of Hillsdale; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Nancy and Eva Oship; and three brothers, Pete, Mike and John.

OSHIPP, Anna (Rushnok)
Anna Rushnok Oshipp, 86, Arcadia, died Sunday Dec 17, 2000, in Woodstown, NJ. The daughter of Andrew and Kathryn Teronski Rushnok she was born on Dec 19, 1913 in Arcadia. Mrs. Oshipp was a member of St. Michael's Mission Church. She married Metro "Pete" Oshipp on Nov 26, 1938. She is survived by her children Paul A. Oshipp and wife Judy of Woodstown, NJ, Kathy A. Noel and husband Bill of Kittanning and a sister Sue Kraynak and husband Tom, Glen Campbell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years; two sisters, Mary Holbink and Helen Lawhead; seven brothers Charles, Metro, John, Nick, Mike, Andy and George Rushnok. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd., Hillsdale, where a Parastas service will be held at 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. Michael's Mission Church , Clymer with the very Rev. Archpriest George Mitchell officiating Interment will be in the St. Michaels Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Clymer. (Note: Anna Rushnok was the sister of Mary Rushnok Holbink who married Wasco/Charles Holbink who was the son of Fanny Wak and Wassil Holobinko/Holbink, jp)

OSTINOWSKY, Michael
Michael "Sitch" Ostinowsky of Twin Rocks died Dec. 12, 1985, at Lee Hospital. He was 73. Born Oct. 17, 1912, in Smoke Run, Clearfield County, he was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Sitch) Ostinowsky. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Grecek. Surviving are his stepfather, Andrew Cocho, Nanty Glo R.D.1; widow, the former Mary Kuhar; and these children: Michael, married to the former Donna Zamboni, Hyndman; Thomas, York; James, married to the former Janet Puruczky, Nanty Glo; John "Jack", married to the former Annette Cuturillo, Twin Rocks; Eugene, at home; Dennis, married to the former Carol Fenchak, Nanty Glo; and Mary Kay, wife of Gregory Soyka, Stow, Ohio. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and two sisters, Catherine Sobonya and Pauline Sekerak, both of Nanty Glo R.D. 1. Mr. Ostinowsky was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Nanty Glo; St. Nicholas Men's Club, Legion Bowling League, Ebensburg and Nanty Glo Local 1386, UMWA. Friends were received at the Harry R. Ondriezek II Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where Parastas was sung Sunday evening. Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, at St. Nicholas Church by the Rev. Jonn Kudrick, T.O.R. Interment followed in St. Charles' Cemetery, Twin Rocks. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, December, 1985)

RUSYN, John
John Rusyn FALLENTIMBER - Parastas will be sung 3 p.m. today at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera, for John "Jake" Rusyn, 73, of Fallentimber and a guest of Ridgeview. Eldercare Center, Curwensville, Who died, Friday, June 30, 2000, at 7:15 p.m. at the center. Fr. Wesley Marsh will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received today from 1-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Born Dec. 23, 1926, in Philipsburg, he was a son of Frank and Anastasia (Medved) Rusyn. Mr. Rusyn was employed by the Flango Brothers for 35 years where he worked as an oiler. He retired in 1980. He was Catholic by faith. He is survived by the following: a daughter, Mrs. Randy (Jeanette) Dunlap of Fallentimber; a son, Robert Rusyn of Daytona, Fla.; their mother Margaret (Rudiak) Rusyn of Philipsburg; two grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh (Jacqueline) Gallaher and Randy Dunlap, both of Fallentimber; and three great- grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Martin (Christine) Starkjohann and Mrs. Joseph (Kay) Gitto, both of New York City, N.Y., Mrs. Lyle (Francis) Fowler of Philipsburg and Julie Fitzgerald of Miami, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William and Frank; and four sisters, Anastashia, Ann Kimack, Margaret and Helen.

RUSYN, Nancy 
Miss Nancy Rusyn Tyrone-Funeral services for Miss Nancy Rusyn, 22, a resident of Smithmill who died Saturday morning in the Tyrone Hospital of injuries received in a one-car accident on the Janesville Pike Friday night, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the St. Marys Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ramey. Rev. O. Kowalsky will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery. Miss Rusyn was born Oct. 27, 1934 at Smithmill, a daughter of Theodore and Nastadi Rusyn and was employed as a seamstress in Tyrone. In addition to her parents, she is survived by these brothers and sisters: Wasko, Houtzdale; John, Smoke Run; Mrs. Anna Kimach, Nanty Glo; Mrs. Julia Fitzgerald. Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Christina Staskjohann, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Helen Buran and Mrs. Kathryn Getto, Bronx, N.Y.; and Mrs. Frances Fowler, Philipsburg. Friends will be received at her home in Smithmill until time of services. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, January 7, 1957)

SOBONYA - Catherine (Ostinowsky)
SOBONYA - Catherine (Ostinowsky), 89, Laurel Crest Manor, formerly of Nanty Glo, died May 3, 2004, at Laurel Crest. Born April 30, 1915, in Nettleton, daughter of Andrew and Anna (Sipch) {sic. Sitch} Ostinowsky-Cocho. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Paul; brothers, John and Mike; and sister, Martha Grecek. Surviving children, Sally Ferguson, Millersburg, and Paul Andrew Sobonya, and wife, Barbara, Kermit, Texas; granddaughters, Kathleen Blasser, Millersburg, and Susan Carter, Camp Hill; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Pauline Sekerak, Nanty Glo. Member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Nanty Glo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo. A solemn memorial service (Parastas) will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday. A brief memorial service will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, Father Ronald W. Borsuk, celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Twin Rocks. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, May 5, 2004)

SAMPINO, Anna (Dobish)
|Name: Sampino, Anna
Date: Oct 24 1967
Source: Cleveland Press;  Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #152.
Anna Sampino, (nee Dobish), beloved wife of the late Patrick F., dear mother of Mary Terfa? ? Cox, Patricia Poliska, grandmother of 14, sister of Kathryn Homa, Wesley Dobish, Mary Nostasi, Margaret Robeson, Ray Dobish, Mike and Julian Dobish and the late John Dobish. Funeral Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Charles Church, at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at The Schuster Funeral Home, 5901 Ridge Rd., Parma, from 2-5 And 7-10 P. M. Tuesday.

SASS, Marie J. "Irene" (Pollick)
ALIQUIPPA - Marie J. " Irene" (Pollick) Sass, 76, of Aliquippa died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003, at Sewickley Valley Hospital. Born April 27, 1927, in Mt. Airy, she was a daughter of Michael and Mary (Lazaration) Pollick. Mrs. Sass was a retired employee of Woolworth's Department Store. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Chuck (Mary Jo) Borchart of Clinton; a son, Joseph Sass and his wife, Diana, of Mercer: five grandchildren, Jessica, Lisa, Sarah, Jennifer and Courtney; two brothers, Samuel Pollick and his wife, Anita, of Smithmill and David Pollick of Florida; and a sister, Pauline Pollick of Virginia. A memorial service will be held Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Vladimir Orthodox Church, Smithmill. Wayne N. Tatalovich Funeral Home, Aliquippa, is in charge of the arrangements. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, November 1, 2003)

SAUPP, Catherine (Bungo)
Mrs. Catherine Saupp, 91, of Viola, RD Smithmill, passed away at 5:50 AM, Tuesday, June 7th, 2005 at Altoona Hospital, Altoona , Blair County, PA. Mrs. Saupp was born in Viola, PA on March 18, 1914, the daughter of the late John and Tessa (Prach) Bungo. She worked as a Homemaker She was a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, PA, the church choir and Rosary Altar Society. Past chairlady of local Democratic Party and helped teach Citizenship classes and English She was the widow of Peter Saupp. They were married on Sept. 24, 1933 in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey Survived by a daughter; Joan wife of Joseph Sass of State College, PA. Two grandsons: Joseph P. Sass and his wife, Natasha of Watertown, MA and Daniel J. Sass and his wife, Jennifer of Culver City, CA Sisters: Suzanne Berzonsky of Ramey, Irene Bobinchak of Sun City, AZ. Brother; Walter Bungo of Bradenton, FL. Preceded in death by six sisters; Anna Zazworsky, Stella Bungo, Marge Yarnell, Helene Rossi, Mary Henshaw and Eve Rossi; five brothers; John, Robert, Peter, Michael and John. Liturgy of Repose at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, PA, at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 13th, with Fr. Robert Oravetz officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey , PA. (http://www.kruisefuneralhome.com/funeral_notices.html)

SAUPP, Chauncey P. 
Chauncey P. Saupp of Catasauqua 
Chauncey P. Saupp, 92, of Catasauqua, died Aug. 31 in Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. He was the husband of the late Delta (Wynn) Saupp. He was a district engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 1, in a seven-county area of western Pennsylvania. Previously, he was a bridge design engineer for PennDOT in Montoursville, Lycoming County, and an employee of Bradford Coal Co., Clearfield County. A son of the late James G. and Mary A. (Dillon) Saupp, he was born in Houtzdale, Clearfield County. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Catasauqua. Survivors include a daughter, Constance Sober of Catasauqua; brothers, William D. of Houtzdale, Robert of Philipsburg, Clearfield County; sisters, Louise Walker of Bigler, Clearfield County, Lenore Scott of Philipsburg; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Wynn. Contributions may be made to the church. Funeral arrangements were handled by John H. Brubaker Funeral Home, Catasauqua.

SAUPP, Frank
FRANK SAUPP DIES AT HOUTZDALE
We noted in our columns the marriage on January 28th of Grover Saupp, of Houtzdale, and Miss Ella Redding, of Chester Hill, and stated that the groom would be associated with his father, Frank Saupp, in the painting and paper hanging business at Houtzdale. It is sad to note that on Sunday, February 1st, four days after the wedding, the father of the groom died of pneumonia.  The deceased, who was aged 60 years, was one of Houtzdale's very best citizens. Besides his sorrow stricken widow he leaves the following children to mourn their great loss:  Mrs. J.M. Carlin, of Osceola;  Harry, Grover, Finley and Paul, at home, and two grandsons.  He also leaves several brothers and sisters. (written in February 7, 1920).

SAUPP, Frank "Fatty"
Smithmill-- Frank "Fatty" Saupp, 82; of Smithmill died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at 9:50 a.m. at Altoona Hospital. Born March 9, 1921, in Ramey, he was a son of Stephen and Catherine (Patkalisky) Saupp He served six terms as Gulich Township supervisor and retired from construction, where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. He also worked a number of years as a coalminer. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, and a member of the United Mine Workers. Mr. Saupp and his friends spearheaded the building of the Mountz Park and Dam in Smithmill by volunteering their time and expertise for the betterment of their community. He was a social member of Stephen Kandrach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6321. On May 23, 1942, in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, he wed the former Nancy Nida, who survives along with one son, Larry Saupp and his wife, Ruth, of Smithmill; one daughter, Maria Doman of Jeffersonville; one grandson, James Saupp and his wife, Tonia, of Smithmill; two great-grandchildren, Ryan and Brenna Saupp, both of Smithmill; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Saupp was the last of his generation. He was preceded in death by his parents; nine brothers, Paul, Sam, Carl, Stephen, Peter, John, Mike, George and Joseph; and one sister, Anna Harnish. Requiem Divine Liturgy will be sung Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, with the Very Rev. Father James E. Poorman as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. Parastas will be sung Wednesday in the funeral home at 3 p.m. with the Very Rev. Father James E. Poorman. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, P.O. Box 205, Ramey, PA 16671 or the Altoona Hospital Palliative Care Unit, 620 Howard Ave., Altoona, PA 16603. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, January 6, 2004)

SAUPP, James T.
James T. Saupp, 41 of Smithmill died on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the ARHS Altoona Hospital Campus, Altoona at 1:15 PM. Born in Philipsburg, PA on January 30, 1965, the son of Larry and Ruth (Mays) Saupp of Smithmill, PA . He was a 1982 graduate of Moshannon Valley Jr-Sr High School. A believer in Jesus Christ , he was a partner with his father at Saupp Excavating and Contracting for 23 years. A believer in Jesus Christ, he was President of the Mountz Memorial Park, Janesville; chairman of the Muddy Run Sewer Authority, owner of J.T.'s Speed Equipment, and he enjoyed racing his Semi-Late Class Stock car, #1. He is survived by his son, Ryan Saupp of Smithmill, PA. and daughter, Brenna Saupp of Smithmill, PA Also surviving are his Paternal Grandmother, Nancy Saupp, Smithmille; Maternal-grandparents, Ward and Mary Mays, Ramey; three aunts, Maria Doman, Jane Zapsky and husband, William; Marie Fox and husband Wayne and former wife, Tonia Saupp and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Frank Saupp. Friends will be received on Tues., Oct. 10 and Wed., Oct. 11 from 2-4 and 7-9; Thurs., Oct. 12 from 11-12:30 pm at the Kruise Funeral Home, Inc., Ramey. An outdoor funeral service will be held at Mountz Memorial Park, Janesville, PA, at 1 PM on Thursday, October 12th, with Pastor Mark Melhorn, Pastor Dennis McCracken and Kevin Howard officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Ramey , PA. The family requests memorial contributions be sent to Larry & Ruth Saupp, PO Box 142, Smithmill, PA 16680 for an educational fund benefiting Jim's children as the family will be in charge of floral arrangements. (http://www.kruisefuneralhome.com/funeral_notices.html)

SAUPP, Mary ( )
Mrs. Mary Saupp  Ramey - Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the St. Marys Greek Catholic Church in Ramey for Mrs. Mary Saupp, 64-year-old resident of Ramey who died Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. in the Philipsburg State Hospital. Rev. Jermiah Onuferko will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Saupp was born June 15, 1893, in Austria, and came to this country 55 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Wasko; and these children:  Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Sklar, Ramey; Mrs. Mike (Catherine) Gearmento, Brookville, N.Y.; Mrs. John (Mary) Poruski, New York City; Frank Saupp, Houtzdale; Charles Saupp, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Chester (Ann) Becker, Cleveland, O.; Peter Checkanek and Fred Checkanek, both at home; Walter Checkanek, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Michael Checkanek, Madera; Andrew Checkanek, Ramey; and Mrs. Gene (Helen) Jones, Ramey.  In addition there are 20 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Karl Zaptowaczy of Wilkes-Barre, surviving. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Ivan Blish, four years ago. Friends may call at her home until time of services.( The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Thursday, June 5, 1958; page ten)

SAUPP, Mary (Garbinsky)
Mary (Garbinsky) Saupp, 90 of Janesville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 at 2:00 AM at Ridgeview Elder Care Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville. Mrs. Saupp was born in Janesville, PA on March 12, 1917, the daughter of the late Myron and Theresa (Sap) Garbinsky. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. She also was a past member of the Janesville VFW Ladies Auxiliary. On June 18, 1938 in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey she married Michael "Mike" Saupp. He preceded her in death on May 30, 1995. She is survived by two sons; Gene D. Saupp and his wife Barbara of Arlington, VA., and Michael J. Saupp of Burke, VA. She is survived by five grandchildren; Gene Saupp, Jr, Tonya Guiffre, Michele Saupp, Kevin Saupp and Jennifer Saupp. One great grandson also survives. She is survived by three brothers; Millard Garbinsky of Upper Marlboro, MD., Joseph Garbinsky of Clear Water, FL., Daniel Garbinsky of Akron, OH and a number of nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in by a sister, Ann Matsher and six brothers; John, Nick, Charles, Pete, George, and Mike Garbinsky. Friends will be received Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 from Noon until 1:00 PM in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey. Great Church Parastas will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 at 1:00 PM in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey, PA. The Very Rev. Cannon James E. Poorman will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery , Ramey. Family request donations to Ridgeview Eldercare & Rehabilitation 30 4th Ave Curwensville, PA 16833 or Clearfield Hospital Hospice P.O. Box 992 Clearfield, PA 16830. (www.kruisefuneralhome.com)

SEMETOSKY, Mary
Mary Semetosky of Seneca Street, Nanty Glo, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center. She was 93. Born Jan. 19, 1907, in Pine Hill, Bedford County, she was a daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Rubick) Latosky. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Sr.; infant grandson, Joseph John; several brothers; and one sister. Surviving are these children: Ann, wife of John Bizorik, Ohio; John Jr., and Frank, both of Nanty Glo; and Marie, wife of Frank Mehalko, Nanty Glo. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wasco, and Frank, both of Clearfield County; and brother, Alex; and sister, Ann, both of Ohio. Mrs. Semetosky was a member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Nanty Glo where funeral Liturgy was celebrated Saturday, April 8 by the Very Rev. George Hnatko. Interment followed in the Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Nanty Glo. Arrangements were in charge of the Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo. A tree will be planted in living memory of Mrs. Semetosky by the funeral home. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, Pa., April 12, 2000)

SEMETOSKY, Mary
NANTY GLO - Mary Semetosky, 93, of Nanty Glo died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Unit in Nanty Glo. Born Jan. 19, 1907, in Pine Hill, Bedford County, she was a daughter of Nicholas and Nancy (Rubick) Hatosky(sic. Latosky?). Mrs. Semetosky was a member of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Church. She is survived by four children, Mrs. John (Ann) Bizorik of Ohio, John Jr., Frank and Mrs. Frank (Marie) Mehalko, all of Nanty Glo; 12 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and three great- great- grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers and a sister: Wasco and Frank, both of Clearfield County; and Alex and Ann, both of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Sr.; an infant grandson Joseph John; and several brothers and a sister. Funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ascension Ukrainian Church, with Fr. George Hmatko (sic Hnatko) officiating. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo. A Parastas service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday and Panakhida will be offered Saturday at 10:30 a.m., both at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, Nanty Glo. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, April 6, 2000)

SEMO, Susan (Ference)
SEMO - Susan, 83, of Cleveland, Ohio, died April 16, 2006, at Huron Hospital, East Cleveland, Ohio. Born Jan. 9, 1923, in Glen Campbell, daughter of Metro and Eva (Bankosky) Ference. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Mary Kurtz, Anna Onafrey, Catherine Stavish, Helen Lobick and Betty Dietrick; and brothers, Metro, Charles, Andrew and Harry Ference. Survived by husband, Stephen, and son, Stephen Paul, and wife, Debbie. Dear aunt of many. Member of St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. Friends received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Long-Contres Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where Parastas will be held at 7 p.m. Panachida service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, followed by Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, the Rev. John Ropke. Committal at St. John's Byzantine Cemetery. www.long-contresfuneralhomes.com. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa., April 19, 2006)

SHEDLOCK, Leonard
Tyrone- Leonard Shedlock, 79, of Tyrone died at 7:10 a.m. Monday July 10, 2000 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. Born April 11, 1921 in Ramey he was a son of Joseph and Barbara (Golias) Shedlock. Mr. Shedlock retired in 1984 as a machinist from Chicago Rivet, Tyrone, after 34 years of service. He was a member of  St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Tyrone; Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, Altoona. He was a social member of  the Tyrone VFW and American Legion and a member of the Tyrone Elks. He is survived by a brother Walter Shedlock of Ramey, Two sisters Helen Rusnak of Ramey and Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Bednarchick of Cornacopolis; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife  the former Olean Pollick Shedlock; brothers John, Joseph, Michael, Thomas and Anthony; and sisters Mary and Susan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated  Thurs. at 9 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Ramey with Fr, Killian Shuman T.O.R. as celebrant. Interment will be at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received at Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Ramey Wed from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thurs. from 8-8:45 a.m. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will be standing honor guard at the funeral home. A Christian Wake service  followed by the Rosary will be held at 7.p.m. in the funeral home by Fr. Shuman. [Note: His wife's parents were Metro and Mary (Muhaw)  Pollick, his sister-in-law was  Anna Pollick) sw.] (The Progress, Clearfield, PA).

 SHUTACK, Michael
Michael Shutack, Colver, Expires
Michael Shutack of Colver died Feb. 4, 1967, at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Mr. Shutack, who was 69, was born Jan, 23, 1898, in Smoke Run, a son of John and Mary (Michaels) Shutack. Surviving are his widow, the former Verna Hartack, and these children: Anna, wife of Homer Dellyse, Long Island, N.Y.; Eleanor, wife of Sam Corona, Youngstown, O.; Marion, wife of Tony Lorenzo, Cleveland Heights, O.; Florence, wife of Irvin Henderson, Robinson, Ill.; Dorothy, wife of Leo Tranchito, Euclid, O.; Robert, Mentor-on-the-Lake, O.; John, Pittsburgh; Barbara, wife of Lewis Issel, Des Plaines, Ill; Michael, Cleveland Heights, and David, at home. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Susan Pranic, Lebanon. A World War I veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 363 and Loyal Order of the Moose, Chapter 681, both of Ebensburg, and UMWA Local 860, Colver. Friends were received at the David A. Matevish Funeral Home in Ebensburg where parastas was sung Monday evening. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St, Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in Nanty Glo by Father Michael Macarchick, Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nanty Glo, with graveside military rites by the Ebensburg Legion Post. (Nanty Glo Journal, February 9, 1967)

SHUTACK, Walter Sr.
SHUTACK - Walter Sr. "Phebe," 72, Cairnbrook, died Aug. 29, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 12, 1928, in Beccaria Township, Clearfield County, son of Charles and Catherine (Mihalko) Shutack. Preceded in death by parents, and sister, Jane Burella. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, former Theresa Pribulsky, and these children: Deborah, wife of Edward Harodetsky; Walter, married to former Joni Kalanish; and Kathy, wife of Tedd Mabon; also survived by nine grandchildren. Brother of Mary, wife of Joseph Burinda; and John, both of Central City. Walter was a graduate of Shade High School. Served six years in U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Retired with 29 years' service from Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where brief service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed at 9 a.m. by Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, the Very Rev. John Govrusik. Interment, McGregor Cemetery, Cairnbrook. Graveside military rite by Central City VFW and American Legion posts. Parastas will be sung at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, August 31, 2000)

SICHKO, James R.
James R. Sichko James R. "Russian" Sichko died May 20, 2003, in Sterling Heights, Mich. Born Dec. 27, 1936, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Mary Sichko of Colver. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, and daughters, Christine Carabeo-Pappas and Susan LaDouceur; step-children, Natalie Shelton and James Cannon; grandchildren, Erica, Nicole and Renee Shelton, and Dylan and Justin Cannon. He was a brother of Irene Haerens of Eastpoint, Mich., and Donna (Allan) Kirsch of Nicktown. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John Jr. and George, and sister, Evelyn Grembi. Mr. Sichko retired from Ford Motors in 1992 as a millwright. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 23 in Michigan at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc. (Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, June 4, 2003)

SICHKO, John Jr. 
John Sichko Jr., Colver, Succumbs 
John Sichko Jr. of Colver died February 13, 1971, in Ebensburg. Mr. Sichko, who was 52, was born Dec. 1, 1918, in Smithmill, Pa., a son of John and Mary (Semetosky) Sichko. Surviving are his parents in Colver; widow, the former Ida Mae Shannon; and these children: John Francis, with the Army in Korea, and Gary Robert and Marcia Jean, both at home. Also surviving are four grandchildren and these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Evelyn Grembi, George, Mrs. Irene Haerens and James, all of Detroit, and Mrs. Donna Kirsch, Nicktown. Mr. Sichko was a veteran of World War II and had served as a guard at the Cambria County Jail for 13 years. He was a member of the Ebensburg VFW. Friends were received at the Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Colver, by Rev. Father Carl A. Spishak. Burial followed in St. Michael's Cemetery Loretto, with graveside military rite by the VFW and American Legion posts. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, February 17, 1971).

SICHKO, Mary (Orlosky) 
Mrs. Mary Sichko of Colver died at her home on July 25, 1973. Mrs. Sichko, who was 70 years old, was born Aug. 18, 1902 in Ramey, Clearfield County, a daughter of Frank and Anna (Semetosky) Orlosky. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, John Jr. Surviving are her husband, John Sr. and these children; Evelyn, wife of Frank Grendi; Irene, wife of Charles Haerens; James; and George, all of Detroit, and Donna, wife of Allan Kirsch, Nicktown. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandsons, a brother, John, Nanty Glo, and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Kozicki, Colver. Friends were received at the Matevish & Matevish Funeral Home in Ebensburg where parastas was sung Friday evening. Brief service was held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home followed by requiem Liturgy at Holy Assumption Russian Orthodox Church, Colver, with the Rev. Alexander Perove. Burial followed in Lloyd Cemetery. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, August 1, 1973) [Note:  Mary Sichko was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Orlosky) Semetkoskey/Semetosky - Laura F.]

SIDWAR, Kathleen T. (Hydock-Klegg) 
Kathleen T. Sidwar, 79, Northern Cambria, died March 14, 2001, at Miners Hospital. She was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Bakerton, daughter of Frederick and Nancy (Shannon) Hydock-Klegg. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Sidwar, who died Oct. 30, 1988; son-in-law, Martin Wolfe; sister, Madeline Bloom and brothers, Fred and Thomas Klegg. Survived by these children: Joyce, wife of Robert Ziance, Greensburg, Pa.; Dolores Wolfe, Northern Cambria; Janet DeFazio, Richmond, Va.; and Harry, married to former Janet Carnevali, Berwick, Pa. Also grandchildren: Kevin Ziance, Sharon Lauffer, Christopher Ziance, Debi Wolfe, Barbara Hulse, Jeffrey and Pamela Wolfe, Robert and David DeFazio, and Bryan and Sarah Sidwar. Also nine great-grandchildren. Friends were received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. March 15 at the Moriconi Funeral Home, lnc. (Star Courier, Patton, PA March 21, 2001)

SIDWAR, Mary
SIDWAR - Mary, 81, Northern Cambria, died Feb. 25, 2001, at home. Born March 26, 1919, in Bakerton, daughter of Nicholas and Eva (Paronish) Stefko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Michael Sidwar; brothers, John and Washko Stefko; and sisters, Christine Stefko, Irene Posavad and Ann Olenchick. Survived by children, Norma, wife of Dr. Michael Vincent MacInnis, Akron, Ohio; Jon, married to Barbara Krumenacker, Sterling, Va.; Nicholas, Northern Cambria; David, married to Linda Chila, Indian Head, Md.; and Michael, married to Wendy Ritchie, Dallas, Texas. Also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where Parastas will be held at 7 p.m. Panachida will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, followed by Divine Liturgy at il a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Father Paul Begelow, celebrant. Committal, church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2 Gateway Center, 13 N., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, February 27, 2001) [Note: I'm  a relative of Mary Sidwar. The name was Szydywar, but was changed when Johann (my great-grandfather) immigrated in 1900. Mary was married to Michael (Mihalo) who was born in 1903. Michael Sidwar was my grand-mother's brother, my great-uncle. Johann Szydywar was born in 1876 and immigrated from Habkowce, Lisko in southeast Poland (Austria- Hungary.) He married Tekla Galant who was born in Jablonka, Poland in 1884.-- Pamela Powell]

SITCH, Catherine W. (Warholic)
Mrs. Catherine W. Warholic Sitch of Wood, died on Friday, March 23, 1951 at 9:20 p.m. at her home following a brief illness. She was born on March 30, 1894, in Austria, the daughter of Wasco and Helen (Betza) Warholic. She came to America in 1912. On February 16, 1914 she was united in marriage to John Sitch, Sr. The deceased was a member of the Russian Greek Orthodox Church at Wood. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Helen Sitch, George Sitch, John Sitch Jr., Katie Sitch and Paul Sitch, all of Wood. Mrs. Max Blau of New York City, Mrs. John Zanylo of Huntingdon and Pfc. Wasco Sitch who is stationed in Japan. One sister, Mrs. Eva Lashinsky of Wood, along with five grandchildren, also survives. Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Russian Greek Orthodox Church in Wood with the Rev. father Ichon Busko officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call at home anytime. Huff's funeral service, Saxton.

SITCH, John, Sr.
John Sitch, Sr., of 54 Broad Street, Wood, died at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, 1966, at the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health for the last two years. He was born July 2, 1887, in Austria, the son of Demitro and Catherine Sitch. He was married to Catherine Warholick and she preceded him in death on March 23, 1951. Surviving are these children: Miss Helen Sitch of Wood; Mrs. Max (Annie) Blau of Brooklyn, N.Y., George Sitch of Akron, Ohio, John Sitch, Jr. of Wood, Mrs. John (Mary) Zanylo of Huntingdon, Wasco Sitch of Granite City, Ill, Miss Katie Sitch of Wood, Paul Sitch of Belleville along with a granddaughter, Mary Kay, who was reared in the Sitch home. There are 15 grandchildren. Also surviving is one half-brother, Wasco Salamasick of Detroit, Mich. He was a member of St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church of Wood. He was a member of the UMWA and was last employed at Rockhill Coal Company at Wood. He retired in 1946. Mr. Sitch was a member of the Russian Brotherhood Organization and served as treasurer. Requiem divine liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Robert J. Rebeck on Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Russian Orthodox Church at Wood. Interment will be made in the St. Michael's Cemetery at Wood. Friends will be after 7 p.m. today at the late home. Parastas will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuedsay at the Sitch residence. Funeral arrangements by the Masood funeral service of Saxton. (The Daily News, Huntingdon and Mount Union, PA, June 6, 1966)

SKLAR, Dorothy L. (Saupp)
SKLAR – Dorothy L. (Saupp), 72, Johnstown, formerly of Ramey, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Windber Medical Center. Born Sept. 7, 1935, in Ramey, daughter of Wasco and Mary Saupp. Proceeded in death by her parents; brothers, Walter, Peter, Fred, Michael and Andrew Checkaneck; and sister, Tilly Blish. She is survived by her husband, Charles, Johnstown; a daughter, Susan; her husband, Harry Graham, Johnstown; and son, Edward, Lancaster. Dorothy has three grandchildren from Susan and Harry, Brian, Shawn and Dana, Johnstown. Dorothy also is survived by a sister, Helen Jones, Homer City; brother, Frank, and his wife, Betty Saupp, Houtzdale; sister, Ann, and her husband, Andy Anderson, Brecksville, Ohio; brother, Charles, and his wife, Faye, Tonowanda, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was a member of St. Bendict’s Church in Geistown, and Christ the King Church in Houtzdale, where she would have celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary May 25, 2008. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Family always loved her homemade rolls and her grandchildren were her love. Funeral service will take place at Christ the King Church, Houtzdale, on Saturday, April 26 at 10 am. Family and friends will be received at Freeburg Funeral Home, Houtzdale, Friday, April 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to funeral services on Saturday. (Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA, April 24, 2008)

SLINKOSKY, Joseph J.
COALPORT - Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Basil Catholic Church, Coalport, for Joseph J. "Jake" Slinkosky, 78, of Coalport who died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital, Altoona. Rev. Alex Amico will be the celebrant. Committal will be at Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Gibbons Funeral Home, Coalport, where a vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Military rites in charge of Coalport Veterans of Foreign Wars. Born March 19, 1923, in Smokerun, he was a son of Michael and Anna (Kowal) Slinkosky. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served as a seaman first class and received three stars. Mr. Slinkosky worked for General Motors in Buffalo, N.Y., for 30 years, and retired in 1985. He was a life member of Coalport Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of St. Basil Catholic Church, Coalport. He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Keith, whom he wed on July 25, 1953, at St. Basil Catholic Church, Coalport. Also surviving are three sons, Joseph and his wife, Darlene, of Roseland, Coalport RD, Richard and his wife, Dawn, of Wheatfield, N.Y., and Edward of Buffalo; five grand-children; four sisters, Mary Malon of Paramus, N.J., Delores Yebernetsky of Glen Hope, Betty Potkalitsky of Fallentimber and Catherine Smolko of Fallentimber; and six brothers, Michael of Glen Hope, Andrew of Akron, Ohio, Martin of Orlando, Fla., Eddie of Sharon Springs, N.Y., Albert of Lake Grove, N.Y., and James of Boca Raton, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Frances Price. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Sat. Jan 12, 2002)

SLIPKO, Frank
Smoke Run--- Frank Slipko, 62, retired coal miner and Smoke Run resident, died at 9:55 p.m. yesterday, June 30, in the Philipsburg State General Hospital. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge at Madera Born at Smoke Run 1 28 1906 a son of the late Mike and Helen (Schoige) Slipko he is survived by three brothers and three sisters: John, New York City; Charles, George and Mrs. John (Kathryn) Garbinsky, Ambridge; Mrs. Samuel (Mary) Mashongmek, Rockaway Park NY and Mrs. Thomas (Eve) Tasharick, Warren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Burnovsky Funeral Home at Ramey at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Ramey. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7-9 pm today and from 2-4 and 5-10 p.m. tomorrow. Parastas will be sung in the funeral home at 8 p.m. tomorrow. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA July 1, 1968)

SLIPKO, Helen (Sacolige)
Smoke Run---Mrs. Helen Slipko, 69, died at her home here Monday August 29 at 6:45 P.M. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael who died 14 years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Metro Melnyek, Detroit, Mich.; Frank Slipko at home; Mrs. John Garbinsky, Charles and George of Ambridge; John of New York; Mrs. Thomas Taszreak, Morann and Mrs. Samuel Meshonuik also of New York. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday September 1 at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church in Ramey. Rev. O. Kowalsky will officiate and interment will follow in the church cemetery. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA August 31, 1949, pg 5)

SLIPKO, Mary (Warholic)
Mary Slipko, 88, of Ambridge, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in the Sewickley Valley Hospital. Born Oct. 9, 1919, in Janesville, Pa., a daughter of the late Wascho and Kathryn Kost Warholic, she was a member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Slipko, on March 30, 1989, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, the Rev. Father Steve and Mary Slipko, Vancouver, British Columbia; Richard Slipko, Woodland, Pa., and John and Phan Slipko, Coraopolis, and a sister, Stella, in Connecticut. A Requiem service will be held today at 9 a.m. in St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church, with the Rev. Father Michael Kochis officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The Bohn-Matich Funeral Home Inc., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, is in charge of arrangements. (Beaver County Times, April 25, 2008)

SLIPKO, Mike
Following an illness of seven years death came Wednesday night March 13 to Mike Slipko an honored resident of Smoke Run and a dropsy sufferer. Mike Slipko was born in Europe and was 58 years old. In 1903 he married Helen Sacolige. The couple resided in Smoke Run where Mr. Slipko worked in coal mines for many years. Deceased is survived by his sorrowing wife and also his brother George of Philipsburg. Also eight children survive to morn the loss of a devoted father namely: Frank 28, Kathryn 26, Anna ?, John 24, Wasco 22, Mary 20, Eva 17, George 15 years. Mr. Slipko's death will be a distinct loss to his community and to his wide circles of friends. Reserved courteous and mild of manner, the deceased was beloved and respected by all with whom he came in contact. He was a member of the St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church of Ramey. Funeral services were held from the Slipko home, Saturday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Maloniak his pastor in charge. Interment in the Ukrainian cemetery in Beulah. (The Clearfield Progress March 20, 1935 pg. 8)
Note: John Garbinsky of Ambridge attended the funeral of his father-in-law Mr. Mike Slipko of Smoke Run. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, March 21, 1935)

SMEAL, Ray
Ray Smeal- Philipsburg------Funeral services will be held at Summit Hill United Methodist Church , Morrisdale RD, Sunday at 3 p.m. for Ray Smeal, 78, of Philipsburg, who died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at his residence. The Rev. Dr. Gary W. Bumbarger will officiate. Interment will be at Summit Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Morrisdale. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Strange and Weaver Funeral Service, Morrisdale, and Sunday at the church from 2-3 p.m. Centre Hill Grange No. 885 will conduct a memorial service today at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Born Aug. 6, 1925, in Philipsburg Borough, he was a son of Wilbur R. and Eleanor Nell Weaver Smeal. He was a 1943 graduate of Clearfield High School. Mr. Smeal was founder and owner/operator of Ray's TV Cable, former owner of Zeke's Store, Wallaceton, and manager of University Electronics, State College. He was a member of Summit Hill United Methodist Church and Centre Hill Grange No. 885. Mr. Smeal enjoyed fishing and camping. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a very generous, kind-hearted, loving man who was a friend to everyone. Surviving are a daughter, Carole Rae Warholic of Philipsburg; a son, Gregory Ray Smeal and his wife, Wanda, of Philipsburg; five grandchildren, Michele Moslak and her husband, Darrin, of Juneau, Alaska, Michael Warholic and his wife, Michelle, of Marlton, N.J., Polly Warholic and her fiancé, Keith Moulton, of Scarborough, Maine, Stephanie Hodder, and her husband, Howard, of Lancaster and Kristen Maines of Tempe, Ariz.; and two great grandchildren, Amanda Moslak and Quiten Moslak of Juneau. Mr. Smeal was the last of his generation, preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Ruth Brown Smeal, on May 11, 1999. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Summit Hill United Methodist Church, 821 Summit Hill Road, Morrisdale, PA 16858.(The Progress, Clearfield, PA, November 8, 2003) 

SMOLENSKY, Joseph M., Sr.
J. Smolensky Sr. Succumbs Saturday 
Joseph M. Smolensky Sr., 61, of Nanty Glo R.D. 1 died Saturday, May 29, 1976, at Lee Hospital. Born Apr. 23, 1915, in Ramey, he was a son of John and Theresa (Whitsauer) Smolensky. His parents, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Surviving are his widow, the former Kathryn Kozicki, and these children: Joseph Jr., married to the former Doreen Hill; Mary Ann, wife of Joseph Cruley and Rose Marie Robichard, all of Nanty Glo; and Joann and Diann, both at home. Also surviving are six grandchildren and these brothers and sister: John, Twin Rocks; Kitty Morelle, Philipsburg; Frank, Stanley and Martin, all of New York; Mike, New Jersey and Robert, Ramey. He was a member of Local 1368, UMWA, Ebensburg. Friends were received at the Richard D. Ondriezek Funeral Home in Nanty Glo where the Rosary was recited Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nanty Glo, by the Rev. John Neugebauer. Burial followed in St. Charles Cemetery, Twin Rocks. (The Nanty Glo Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, June 2, 1976)

SNYDER, Mary H. (Hensel)
Jersey Shore - Mary H. Snyder, 74, of Jersey Shore, died Thursday, May 4, 2000 at her home. Born Dec. 5, 1925 in Ramey, she was a daughter of Joseph C. Hensel and Anna Kost. Mrs. Snyder graduated from Woodward Township High School, Houtzdale. Early in life she was employed with the FBI in Washington DC. and the south Avis and Nippenose schools as a teacher's aide. She was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Jersey Shore, Where she was active serving in the Altar and Rosary Society and was a choir member. Surviving are one son, Richard J. Snyder of Mill Hall; two daughters, Margaret Liberti and Monica L. Snyder, both of Linden; four grandchildren; two brothers George Hensel of Rutherford, NJ and Joseph Hensel of Lock Haven; and two sisters, Sister Mary Noreen Hansel of Chardon, Ohio, and Margaret Hanzel of Monreoville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Richard T,. Snyder. Internment will be in Jersey Shore Cemetery.

STANEK, John
Id#: 0737493 Name: Stanek, John Date: Jan 14 1966 Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #158. Notes: Stanek. John Stanek, beloved husband of Helen (nee Miko), dear father of Dianne, dear, brother of Mary Warholic (deceased), Joseph (deceased), Anna Russin, Susan Tingan and Mike. Family will receive friends Friday 2-5 And 7-10 P. M. at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Rd., Parma, O., where services will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 9 A. M. and at St. Mary's Byzantine Church (State Rd.) at 9:30 A. M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.( from Cleveland Library obits)

STILLONS, Theresa Lynne (Holbink)
STILLIONS - Theresa Lynne (Holbink), 35, 153 North St., Nanty Glo, died suddenly Monday, March 10, 2003, at Lee hospital, Johnstown. Born May 3, 1967, in Alexandria, Va., daughter of Peter Holbink and the late Jacqueline (Stidham) Holbink. Member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. Graduate of Blacklick Valley High School. Enjoyed crocheting, hockey and walking. Survived by father, Peter Holbink; sisters, Sonja Stidham, Woodstock, Va.; and Christina King, Albany, Ga.; brothers, Fred W. Stillions Jr., Edinburg, Va.; and Robert Jordan, Athens, W.Va.; grandmother, Stella Holbink, Nanty Glo; numerous aunts and uncles; three nieces and two nephews. Friends received from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., located at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Alto-Reste Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in care of Peter Holbink, 153 North St., Nanty Glo. Pa. 15943. (The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, PA., Thursday, March 13, 2003)

STINICH, Caroline
JOHNSTOWN - Caroline Stott Stinich of Johnstown died Sunday, July 25, 1999 in Johnstown. Born Oct. 28,1931 in Houtzdale, she was a daughter of William Dewey and Ingeborg Stott. She was a graduate of Houtzdale-Woodward High School and Westminster College. For many years she was the organist at the Bethel Faith United Lutheran Church in Houtzdale and later directed a choir performing special cantatas in the region. Mrs. Stinich was a school teacher at Moshannon Valley where she taught for 30 years and received a teacher of the year award. She was a member of the Faith United Lutheran Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her husband, John Stinich Jr. of Johnstown; a son, Alan Hayes; two grandsons, and a sister, Louise Derven. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Faith United Lutheran Church, Houtzdale, with Pastor Rober t Argot officiating. Interment will be at I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Reed Funeral Home, Houtzdale. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith United Lutheran Church to be used for education scholarships for young people. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, 26 July 1999).

SUTTON, Fred
Fred Sutton, 57, of Chest Springs, died Sept, 13, 2000, at the Altoona Hospital. He was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Spangler, son of Louie and Cleo (Krug) Sutton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara Bratt on April 27, 1996; father on March 26, 1998. Surviving are his mother of Chest Springs; and these children: Sherri, married to George Warholic, Goldsboro, N.C.; Edward, Anchorage, Alaska; Ann, at home and her fiance, Robert Strittmatter, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew and Lauren Warholic. He was a brother of Bess Benshoff, New Germany; Paul, Medina, Ohio; Sally Fogle, Chest Springs; Susan Marra, Ashville; Theresa Hoover, Patton.  Mr. Sutton was a Navy veteran, where he served as a Petty Officer 3rd Class. Worked for Fry Metal as a supervisor in the shipping department for 16 years. Very devout Catholic. Enjoyed 22 rifle shoots at Chest Springs Sportsmans, and his grandchildren. He was a member of the Cresson American Legion, 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Patton; Chest Springs Sportsman, and St. Monica Catholic Church, Chest Springs, where Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept.16, Rev. Timothy Stein, celebrant. Committal, church cemetery. Friends were received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, where a Vigil Service was held Sunday afternoon. Military rites were in charge of Ashville VFW and other local military organizations. (The Journal, Nanty Glo, PA, September 20, 2000).

SWISTOCK, Alex
SANBORN -Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home Inc., Houtzdale, for Alex Swistock, 99, of Sanborn, Woodward Township, who died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Philipsburg Area Hospital. The Rev. Rich Lowe will officiate. Interment will be at Baughman Cemetery, Sanborn. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until the hour of services. Born Aug. 15, 1904, in Hooversville, Somerset County, he was a son of Harry and Mary Swistock. Mr. Swistock was a lumberjack, carpenter and clay miner. He was employed by General Refractories for 38 years prior to his retirement in 1965. He was a member of Sanborn United Methodist Church. He is survived by three children, Blair E. Swistock and his wife, Sarah, of Indiana, Betty Vroman and her husband, Ned, of Houtzdale and Bernice Kinsey and her husband, Jack, of Reading; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are a brother, Peter Swistock and his wife, Margaret, of Jupiter, Fla.; a sister, Christina Makatan of Altoona; and a half-sister, Maggie Eckowycz of Altoona. On Oct. 24, 1926, in Cumberland, Md., he wed Mable (Baughman) Swistock, who preceded him in death after 62 years of marriage. Mr. Swistock was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers, Joseph, Charles and John; and two sisters, Nancy Felix and Ann Forensky. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Sanborn United Methodist Church, 2578 Ashland Road, Osceola Mills, PA 16666.
Note: Maggie’s last name should be Peckowycz. (The Progress, Clearfield, PA, Wednesday January 14, 2004) 

SWISTOCK, Charles
Houtzdale – Charles Swistock, 65, of Henderson, Houtzdale R.D., died Sunday at 7:05 a.m. in Philipsburg State General Hospital. A life-long resident of the Houtzdale area, he was born in Houtzdale on June 14, 1909, a son of Harry and Mary (McClevish) Swistock. He is survived by two children, Marcella and Chester, both of Elizabeth, N.J. Also surviving are four brothers and four sisters; Joseph of Madera; Alex of Osceola Mills R.D.; John of Houtzdale; Peter of Houtzdale R.D.; Mrs. Nancy Felix of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Christina Makatan of Houtzdale; Mrs. Albert (Anna) Forensky of New York City; and Mrs. Harry (Magadalene) Peckawycz of Altoona. Friends will be received after 3 p.m. today and tonight at the Birger A. Freeberg Funeral Home in Houtzdale. Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7 p.m. today. The Rev. Thasseus Peplowski will officiate at funeral services Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Polish National Church in Houtzdale. Interment will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Beulah. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (The Progress, Clearfield, Pa. October 7, 1974)

SWISTOCK, Lewis
Lewis Swistock, 81, of Madera, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at 6:45 PM at the Clearfield Hospital. Mr. Swistock was born in Madera on Aug. 4 1926 a son of the late Lewis and Mary (Rusin) Swistock. He was a member of St. Mary's Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera. He attended the former Madera High School and retired after 32 years as a cutter from the former J.B.C. Sewing Factory of Madera. He was a member of the Madera MOOSE Lodge 1172 and the former Madera Pioneer Baseball Team. Mr. Swistock is survived by a sister and two brothers; Margaret Kupar of Lakewood, OH; William Swistock and his wife Bernice of Boca Raton, FL and John Swistock and his wife Thelma of Canton, MI. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers; infants Madeline, Evelyn, Nicholas and Michael, Kathryn Kushner, Ann Flynn Opalisky, Eleanor Slavik, Marie "Mary" Thompson, Suzanna Sheldon and George Swistock. Friends will be received at the Kruise Funeral Home, Madera on Sunday, Dec. 23 from 4-8 PM. A Panikhida service will be held at 7:30 PM Sunday in the funeral home by Fr. Hieromonk David A. Lewis. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 at 2:00 PM in St. Mary's Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church, Madera with Fr. Hieromonk David A. Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Cemetery, Madera. (kruisefuneralhome.com)

SWISTOCK, Nancy (Warholic)
MADERA - Nancy (Warholic) Swistock, 91, of Madera died at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 1999, at her residence. Born Feb. 14, 1908, in Windber, she was a daughter of Wasco and Catherine (Belis) Warholic. Mrs. Swistock retired from JBC Sewing Factory in Madera, where she worked as a seamstress for 18 years. She was a member of St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church and the church's Rosary and Altar Society.She is survived by five grandchildren, Rodger Lewis and Charles Jay Lewis, both of Smokerun, Mrs. Martin-(Cathy) Duttry of Olanta, Mrs. Terry (Cindy) Bratton of Grassflat, Leah Lewis of Nobleville, Ind.; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mary Gavlak of Houtzdale RD; three brothers, Michael of Delmont, John of Cleveland, Ohio, and George of Franklin, Ind.; and number nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joseph Swistock; a daughter, Rosemary Lewis, who died on June 4, 1994; two brothers, Charles and Harry; and a sister, Annie Leskowsky. Church Parastas will be served at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Fr. James E. Poorman as celebrant.Interment will be at St. Mary's Annunciation Ukrainian Catholic Church, Cemetery, Ramey. Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8-8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Kruise Funeral Home Inc., Madera.