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5/17/2012
ALMA WADDING, 96
ROBINSON-LYTLE'S OF INDIANA
Obit for Alma M. Wadding   Alma M. Wadding, 96, of Kittanning, formerly of Indiana, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Armstrong County Health Center, Kittanning.   A daughter of the late Phillip J. and Viola S. Lloyd Bish, she was born November 15, 1915 in Dayton.   Mrs. Wadding moved to Indiana in 1950 and had worked for the Riverside Company prior to her retirement.  She enjoyed doing handy work, crossword puzzles and cross stitch.   She is survived by five daughters: Jean Shirey, of Shippenville; Shirley Shaffer, of Idaho; Joann Monti, of Fort Myers, FL; Karen Brewer, Creekside; Janice Barr and husband Michael, of Creekside.  She enjoyed spending time with her special grandchildren, Joseph Brewer and James Brewer, Jr.; great-grandchildren: Tyler Brewer, Makenzi Brewer, Brady Brewer, James Brewer III, Emma Brewer and James Smith; and great-great-grandchildren: Rece Dean and Takeal Clemons; and numerous other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Frank Wadding; a daughter, Marie Gervasoni; a brother, Elwood Bish; and three sisters: Ruth Steighner, Pearl Slagle and Myrtle Steighner.   Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and one ...
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5/16/2012
PAULINE PRIBESH, 94
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME IN HOMER CITY
Pauline J. Pribesh, 94, Waterman died May 16, 2012 at the Communities of Indiana Haven.  Mrs. Pribesh was born March 5, 1918 in Graceton.  She was the daughter of the late Gusty and Anna Rura.   Mrs. Pribesh was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.  She was employed by Torrence State Hospital for 34 years as a Nurses Aid.   She is survived by 2 step-daughters – Dorothy J. Pribesh of Waterman and Nancy and husband Ed Empfield of Indiana;   5 step-grandchildren – Jim, Michelle, Karen, Ken and Cindy;   6 step-great grandchildren – Scotty, Tyler, Morgan, Elijah, Josiah and Veronica;   One sister – Gertrude and husband Carl Wimmer of Ohio;   One brother – Sam and wife Delores Rura of Coral.   She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George and sister Ann Andrassy.   Friends will be received   ReplyReply AllMove... Go to Previous message | Go to Next message | Back to Messages Select Message EncodingASCII (ASCII)Greek (ISO-8859-7)Greek ...
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5/16/2012
RUTH SEXTON, 75
ROBINSON-LYTLE'S OF INDIANA
  Ruth Marie Sexton, 75, of Kent, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Beacon Ridge in Indiana.   A daughter of the late Milford and Mary Ellen Adams Little, she was born March 26, 1937 in Marion Center.   Mrs. Sexton was a homemaker.  She enjoyed traveling, attending Blue Grass music festivals, sewing and doing arts and crafts.   She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jerry T. Sexton, of Kent; two daughters: Dianna E. Lutz Hill, of Clarksburg and Marsha L. Lutz, of Apollo; four grandchildren: Bryan Hill, Melissa D. Hill, both of Homer City; Robert Isaac, Michelle Isaac Clark, both of Saltsburg; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, infant Brenda Sexton and Sandra Jean Lutz Ford; and a brother, Edward M. Little.   Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Robinson-Lytle, Inc. in Indiana where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Pastor Arthur Lockard officiating.  Interment will be in Marion Center Cemetery. www.robinsonlytleinc.com    
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5/16/2012
VIRGINIA McATEE, 85
JAMES F. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME IN BLAIRSVILLE
Name:   Virginia L. (Harris)McAtee            Age:  85    Address:  Indiana, PA    formerly of Blairsville, PA    Died:  Tuesday, May 15, 2012        at Indiana Regional Medical Center,Indiana, PABorn:  Saturday, August 28, 1926        Blairsville, PAFather:  J.R. HarrisMother:  Anna L. (Montjar) HarrisChurch:  First United Methodist Church, Blairsville, PAWork, Clubs & Organizations:  She was a member of the First United MethodistWomen.  She taught Sunday school at Church for many years.   Virginiaenjoyed canning and taking care of her Family.  SurvivorsHusband of 64 years - William Charles McAtee, Indiana, PASon - William R. McAtee & wife Judy, Blairsville, PASon - Charles R. McAtee, Shadyside, OHGrand Child - Jr. McAtee & wife TabithaGrand Children-   John & Joe McAteeGrand Child - Rachel Boyers & hus. ZackGrand Child - Wendy Panagos & hus. Peter4 Great Grandsons-  Ivan Boyers, Max Panagos, Colton McAtee & Clayton McAteeGreat Grand Daughters-  Cecilia Boyers & Sydney PanagosSister - Marlene (Harris) Barron, Josephine, PAPreceded in death byFather - J.R. HarrisMother - Anna L. (Montjar) HarrisBrother - Richard Del HarrisInfant Sister - CarolVisitation:Funeral:James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Thursday, ...
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5/15/2012
JOHN KUNTZ, 88
SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME IN BLAIRSVILLE
              John Frederick Kuntz, 88, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.           A son of Frederick and Grace (Roadman) Kuntz, he was born September 6, 1923 in Derry, PA.           Mr. Kuntz was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Blairsville.           He was a World War II Army veteran and worked as a financial planner.           Mr. Kuntz graduated from Derry High School in 1941, attended St. Vincent College and graduated from Indiana State Teachers College (IUP) in 1950 with a bachelors of Arts degree in education.  He received his masters in education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1955.           He established the motorcycle summer camp in Blairsville from 1967 to 1978.           Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Jean L. (Wick) Kuntz whom he married June 15, 1951; two sons, Fred Kuntz and wife, Brenda of Midlothian, TX and Greg Kuntz and wife, Kathy of Blairsville and a daughter, Karen Whitfield of Monument, CO; five grandchildren, Lindsey Lott, Rachel Crane, Ashley Kuntz, Andrew Kuntz and Caleb Kuntz and two sisters, Betty Mackinnon of California and Eleanor Pryce of Blairsville.           He ...
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5/15/2012
EVELYN LIGGETT, 72
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME IN HOMER CITY
Evelyn Mack Liggett, 72, Homer City, died May 13, 2012 on Mother’s Day.  She was the daughter of the late Harry and Jane Mack and was born December 16, 1939.    She owned her own notary business and also shared a salvage business plus rentals with her son Kenneth S. Liggett for 30 years.  She was well known and loved by everyone that knew her. Mrs. Liggett was known as a loving, caring, honest, beautiful woman.    She is survived by her husband Homer C. Liggett of which death ends a marriage union of 53 years; Four sons - Tony C and wife Justine, Roger C. and wife Pearl, Kenneth S. and wife Renee and Aaron S.; One daughter - Barbara Ellen and boyfriend Ray Goshert and his daughter - Madline; Grandchildren - Ryan, Kayla, Michael, Eric, Alexis and Jim Jr; Step grandchildren - Brian and Daniel; Great grandchildren - Donavon, Danasia and Destiny.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother - Blair Wallace and cousin James Mack.   Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-8 PM at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City.  Services will be held Thursday ...
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5/14/2012
EVELYN LIGGETT
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME IN HOMER CITY
  Evelyn Liggett Visitation Wednesday 2-8 PM Funeral 11 AM at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home  
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5/14/2012
MARY PETROSKY, 90
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME IN HOMER CITY
Mary Joan Sabo Petrosky, 90 years old, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Homewood of Plum Creek, in Hanover, PA.  Mary was the wife of Anthony Joseph “Tony” Petrosky, who passed away on May 28, 2008.  Born in Clune, PA on December 29, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bukovich Sabo Kurcsics.  Mary and Anthony were married on August 17, 1940.  They lived in Lucernemines before moving to Homer City on Carlisle Street, living next door to her mother.  She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Lucernemines, PA and belonged to the Holy Rosary Society.  They had three children to whom she was very devoted.  Mary, an accomplished homemaker, loved to cook and bake.  She shared many of her specialties with friends and neighbors.  She also enjoyed reading and knitting in her spare time. Mary is survived by her daughter, Judy Fulmer and her husband Ken of Annapolis, MD; son, Rich Petrosky and his wife Dianne of New Oxford, PA; six beloved grandchildren, Denise Steckel of Annapolis, MD; Mark Fearing of Kitty Hawk, NC; Matthew Petrosky and wife Meg of Arlington, MA; Jeffrey Petrosky and wife Jennifer ...
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5/14/2012
MICHAEL REPINSKI, 50
JAMES F. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME IN BLAIRSVILLE
Name:   Michael J. "Mickey" Repinski            Age:  50    Address:  Derry, PA        Died:  Sunday, May 13, 2012        at his home.Born:   March 24, 1962        Killeen, TXFather:  Joseph RepinskiMother:  Dorothy (Dixon) RepinskiChurch:  Work, Clubs & Organizations:  He was a graduate of Blairsville High SchoolClass of 1980.  Mickey was a self-employed painter and contractor.  He lovedfishing and spending time with his children.  SurvivorsWife - Tracy (Free) Repinski, Derry, PASon - Travis Repinski, Derry, PASon - James Repinski, Derry, PASister - Dyana Smith, Ligonier, PASister - Barbara Repinski, Ligonier, PASister - Desi Jasper, Ligonier, PAMother-in-law - Cleo Free, Black Lick, PASeveral Nieces & NephewsPreceded in death byFather - Joseph RepinskiMother - Dorothy (Dixon) RepinskiSon - Joseph RepinskiVisitation:James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 6:00 PMto9:00 PM.Funeral:James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. on  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 11:00AM.  Rev. Terry Shaffer  will officiate.Memorials:If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Funeral Home to helpwith final expenses.  www.jamesfergusonfuneralhome.com
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5/14/2012
NICHOLAS WATSON, 26
JOHN A. LEFDAHL FUNERAL HOME IN INDIANA
  NICHOLAS “NICK” ROBERT WATSON, AGE 26 OF INDIANA, DIED MAY 12. Friends of Nicholas Watson will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home in Indiana. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Lefdahl Chapel.
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5/13/2012
STELLA L. HORAK, 83
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME
Stella L. Horak, 83, Pittsburgh formerly of Lucernemines died Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Arden Court, Monroeville, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Fillon) Luksich.  Stella was born August 23, 1928 in Lucernemines.   She was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish where she was very active and volunteered her time helping with the bereavement meals at the church.  She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union and was employed by McCreary Tire and Rubber where she worked for over 40 years.   Ms. Horak is survived by 3 sisters – Pauline Bilecky of Georgia; Catherine Hill of Pittsburgh and Eleanor Sadowski of Doylestown.  She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 2 brothers – Frank and John Luksich and her 2 sisters – Anne Robinson and Mary Luksich.    Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City where a vigil will be recited.  A Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the ...
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5/10/2012
SANDRA RADEBACH, 65
ROBINSON-LYTLE'S OF INDIANA
  Sandra Mae Radebach, 65, of Marion Center, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter in Westover.   A daughter of the late Clay and Elsie Poplin Hathcock, she was born October 4, 1946 in Albemarle, North Carolina.   Mrs. Radebach was a homemaker.  She was a world traveler and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding four wheelers and camping.   She is survived by four daughters: Lorrie Sanden and Rick McQuaide of Johnstown; Teresa Young and husband Roger of Westover; Christine Richards and husband Denny of Commodore and Bobbie Radebach of Westover; a sister, Sharon Kaznik of Florida; sixteen grandchildren: Brandy Davis, Brittany Sanden, Bailey Sanden, Kaitlin McConnell, Taylor McConnell, Rogie Young, Nate Young, Austin Young, Alexis Trost, Darick Trost, Cody Richards, Logan Richards, Hannah Richards, Brandon Gohn, Brittany Gohn and Zach Gohn; two great-grandchildren: Carter McConnell and Mason Davis; one niece; three nephews and her dog , Sebastian.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry G. Radebach; a daughter, Lesia Trost; a brother, George Hathcock; a sister, Brenda Trask and her beloved pet, Opium Oddette.   There is no visitation.  A private ...
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5/10/2012
LOIS JEAN KOZELE, 70
C. FREDERICK BOWSER FUNERAL HOME IN HOMER CITY
Lois Jean Kozele 70, of Indiana, formerly of Homer City died Friday December 2, 2011 in the communities at Indian Haven in White Township. She was born January 6 1941 in Clymer Pa, a daughter of Roy and Theda Ginter. She was a member of the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish. Her hobbies were cooking baking gardening and decorating   Prior to her retirement she was employed by First Commonwealth Bank as a Teller service Supervisor. She also served as an inspector for the PA Election Board.   She is survived by two sons - William Kozele (Susan)of Homer City and Jeffery Kozele (Stephanie) of Grass Valley CA and a daughter - Corinna Morton (Timothy) of Elk Grove CA. 5 Grandsons - Nathan and Nicholas Kozele of Homer City and Mitchell, Matthew and Blake Kozele of Grass Valley CA. 4 - Brothers Bob, Larry, Don and Carl Ginter and a sister Kay South. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William J Kozele in 1974. Friends will be received Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10 until 11 AM at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City.  A memorial service will be held at ...
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5/9/2012
EMILY FABIN, 8-MONTHS
JOHN A. LEFDAHL FUNERAL HOME IN INDIANA
  EMILY MORGAN FABIN, AGE 8-MONTHS, DIED MAY 6TH AT INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. Friends of Emily Fabin will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home in Indiana. A funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana.  
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5/8/2012
F. DOROTHY DAVIS, 88
SHOEMAKER FUNERAL HOME IN BLAIRSVILLE
            F. Dorothy (Taylor) Davis, 88, of Blairsville, PA (Brenizer) passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2011 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.           The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Thursday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday at the funeral home with Rev. Prudence Harris officiating.           Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.  
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