Alfred "Nun" Phillips, Jr., 80, of Stoystown (Kimmelton) died April 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born May 27, 1932, in Kimmelton, son of Alfred Sr. and Marion (Shaffer) Phillips. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Mary Louise Dimanno, son Rodney, brothers Clyde and Floyd, and sisters Dorothy and Hazel. Survived by son Jeffrey L. married to the former Andrea Lynn Shontofski, Stoystown; granddaughter: Tiffany Lynn; sister: Betty Beal, Somerset; sisters-in-law: Jean and Kathryn Phillips, both of Stoystown, and Betty Dimanno, Texas; close friend: Fran Pugh, Ralphton; and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1950 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School and Korean War Army Veteran. Retired from Mayfair Creamery, Somerset. Member of Mostoller United Methodist Church where he served as church treasurer for many years. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Viewing from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Thursday at Mostoller U.M. Church. Rev. Mark Blair officiating. Interment Church Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Somerset Co. Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be given to Mostoller U.M. Church, 549 Pompey Hill Rd., Stoystown, PA 15563. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Alfred "Nun" Phillips, Jr., 80, of Stoystown (Kimmelton)
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Wilma D. Esherick, 87, of Stoystown (Kimmelton)
Wilma D. Esherick, 87, of Stoystown (Kimmelton) died April 15, 2013, at Siemon’s Lakeview Manor. Born Nov. 16, 1925, daughter of William Dewey and Myrtle (Mason) McClellan. Preceded in death by parents, husband Earl Guy, daughter Connie Ann DiFrancesco, grandson Ryan Cory Esherick, brothers: Charles and Dewey McClellan, and sisters: Anna Grace Vasos, Shirley Kimmel, and Betty Ringler. Survived by: a son Barry Esherick, Somerset; son-in-law Edwin (Sue) DiFrancesco, Boswell; grandchildren: Stefan, Justin, and Eric DiFrancesco, Janine Dudash, Carlton Benzies, Stephen Walters, Lauren and Aaron Esherick; 10 great grandchildren; and sisters: Mildred Godin and Audrey Fisher, both of Stoystown. Member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Somerset Kingdom Hall. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. James R. Kinneer officiating. Interment Odd Fellows Cemetery, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Irvin F. Miller, 82, Central City
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Helen Harris Johnston, 88, Waynesburg, formerly of Central City
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Jack B. Shaffer, 89, Davidsville formerly of Hooversville
Jack B. Shaffer, 89, Davidsville formerly of Hooversville, died April 16, 2013, at Laurel View Village. Born Oct. 31, 1923, at home in Hooversville. Preceded in death by great-grandparents Silas, a Civil War veteran, and Mary Snyder, grandparents Daniel and Bertha (Hamer) Shaffer, and parents Earl F. and Georgia Verdean (Snyder) Shaffer, and step-mother Theresa Donahue-Shaffer; wife of 41 years, Vivian L. (Boyer) Shaffer who passed away in 1992; brothers Daniel J. “Cork” and Jan D. Shaffer; and grandson Tyler Lee Shaffer. He is survived by sons: Drs. Joel E. and wife Christy Cooper Shaffer, Jeffrey L. and wife Kathleen Thomas Shaffer, and Jon Mark and wife Debbie Neubel Shaffer; and by grandchildren: Elizabeth, Kelsey, Elliott, Lucy, Brandon, Jordan and Travis Shaffer. He is also survived by sisters-in-law: Judy Shaffer, Ann Marie Shaffer and Carol Shaffer Alumbaugh. Mr. Shaffer was a graduate of Hooversville High School, Class of 1941. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Class of 1946. He was employed at Daniel Shaffer’s Inc., which was started by his grandfather in 1901, and by Shaffer’s Bottled Gas, both in Hooversville. He retired from working at the family business in 2010 and was a corporate officer at both companies. Jack served in the U.S. Army as a Technical Sergeant in the 214th Field Artillery from 1944-1945 in the European Theater. He married the former Vivian L. Boyer in 1950 in Hooversville. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the congregational council and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. He was a charter member of the Hooversville Lions Club, a Melvin Jones Fellow, was a Past President, and held many other offices. He was also a Past President of Forbes Joint School District which combined the Hooversville, Stoystown, and Quemahoning Township school systems and broke ground for the new building that combined those schools in Kantner in what is now the North Star Middle School. He served on the board of directors of the Hooversville National Bank, and the National Bank of Western Pennsylvania from 1962-1985, and was a past president of the National Bank of Somerset County. He was a past president of the Upper Stonycreek Joint Municipal Authority. He was a past vice president of the Hooversville Borough Council. Jack was also a fund raiser for the Boy Scouts of America and actively supported Troop 115 of Hooversville where his three sons attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He served on the board of directors of the Area Home Health Agency of Somerset County. Jack was also recognized with a 50 Continuous Years Voting Award. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville. Viewing from 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville, Rev. Walter Startzel and Rev. Gerald L. Myers officiating. Interment P.O.S of A. Cemetery, Hooversville. Donations may be sent to the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies; Tyler Shaffer Scholarship Fund, 116 Market St., Johnstown, PA 15901 in honor and memory of Jack’s grandson, Tyler Lee Shaffer. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Christina M. Ferris, 65, Somerset
Christina M. Ferris, 65, Somerset, died April 16, 2013, at In Touch Hospice House. Born May 20, 1947, in Spokane, Wash. She is the daughter of the late Al and Dorothy (Michael) Kumer. Survived by her husband, Dave Ferris, children: John William Bowers III of Pittsburgh and Darin Bowers of Cleveland; grandchildren: Darin Bowers Jr., Brian Bowers and Sophia Bowers. Sister of Cynthia Carratura of Indianola. Christina was a member of the First Christian Church of Somerset and an ordained minister of the Evangelical Christian Church Ministry. She also was an editorial writer for the Daily American. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Samuel Draper officiating. Interment in Husband Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfunerahome.com.
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Earl L. Gillingham, 40, Somerset
Earl L. Gillingham, 40, Somerset, passed on April 16, 2013, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born May 10, 1972 in Somerset, he is the son of the late Carl and Betty (Lehman) Gillingham. He is survived by his son Michael Firestone and fiance Meranda Miller of Connellsville; grandson Brayden Firestone; brothers and sisters Carl Gillingham Jr. of Somerset, Linda Bigley and husband Russell of Warren, Ohio, Jeanie McClintock of Somerset, Gary Zwick and wife Patricia of Central City, Carla Logue and husband Guy of Bakersville, Robin Jarvis and husband Stephen of Mt. Pleasant, Teresa Sarver of Jennerstown, and Pete Gillingham of Bakersville; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend Dee Bittner of Somerset. Earl was a longtime handyman around Somerset and enjoyed fishing. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset, with a service to follow at 8 p.m., Pastor Chase Hill officiating. Interment at Sipesville Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Nez W. Breegle, 78, Rockwood
Nez W. Breegle, 78, Rockwood, passed on April 15, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown. Born March 6, 1935, in Hunker, he is the son of the late Daniel and Daisy (Trout) Breegle. Nez is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evanell (Gary) Breegle; children Craig Breegle and wife Tammy (Lease) of Rockwood, Denise Kelly of Rockwood, and Keith Breegle and wife Michelle (McMillen) of Rockwood; grandchildren Jason, Tara, Matthew, Keith Jr., Jeremy, Brianne, and Tyler; great-grandchildren Elijah, Gabe, Madelyn, Carter, Cooper, Isabella, and Davey; and sister Lois Miller and husband Joseph of Berlin. Nez was a retired self-employed truck driver who also owned and operated Breegle’s Boron Gas Station in Rockwood. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a former mayor of Rockwood Borough. Nez was a member of the Rockwood Alliance Church and loved to hunt, race stock cars, and spend time with his great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Rockwood Alliance Church at 438 Harvest Drive. There will be a service at 11 a.m. Friday with one hour of visitation prior to the service, Rev. Patrick Walsh officiating. Interment at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Rockwood. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Mary Ann Saylor, 41, of Confluence, formerly of Somerset
Mary Ann Saylor, 41, of Confluence, formerly of Somerset, died April 16, 2013 at Sage Personal Care Home, Confluence. Born March 15, 1972, in Somerset, daughter of Charles S. and Shirley Ann (Vought) Saylor. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by brothers: Ricky H. Saylor of Confluence; Roger L. Saylor of Somerset; aunts and uncles: Dolly Richardson, Gloria Tipton, Geneva Beeman, Harry Vought Jr. and Freeman Vought. Mary Ann attended Somerset High School and had worked at the Somerset County Blind Center. She was also a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Friends received noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church, Somerset, where services will be immediately following at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013, with the Rev. Ardelle Mason officiating. Interment Wills Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 6567 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. www.haugerzeigler.com.
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Ross B. Rininger, 60, Stoystown
Ross B. Rininger, 60, Stoystown, died April 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Nov. 18, 1952, in Somerset, son of Louise (Nair) Rininger of Stoystown and the late Kenneth Rininger. Also preceded in death by sister Lena and brother George. Survived by his mother; son: Ross C. Rininger, Windber; grandsons: Rex and Rowdy Rininger; girlfriend: Diane Zarefoss; sister: Marlene Krouse; brother: Roy Rininger; and several nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of North Star High School, where he played football. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Rev. Dennis Zimmerman officiating. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Marlene J. Di Marco (Sipe), 79, Monroeville, formerly of Johnstown
Marlene J. Di Marco (Sipe), 79, Monroeville, formerly of Johnstown, died April 17, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Monroeville. Born July 30, 1933, in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Cecil Sr. and Rose E. (Cugini) Sipe. Survived by brother Cecil G. Jr. married to Nancy of Monroeville, nephew Wesley Sipe married to Denise of Moon Township, nieces Amy Poppa married to Tom of Irwin and Wendy Plank married to Tom of Cannonsburg, great nephews Garrett and Martin Sipe and nieces Olivia and Sarah Plank. She was a former instructor at the YWCA. Marlene received her engineering degree from Penn State. Retired with over 30 years of teaching from Johnstown School District. Friends will be received from noon until time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., Johnstown. Rev. Wes Yoder, interment Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association in her name.
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Catherine M. Reynolds, 97, of Garrett
Catherine M. Reynolds, 97, of Garrett died April 16, 2013 at home. Born in Berlin on May 12, 1915 to the late Simon E. and Margaret (Weyant) Beal. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde Reynolds, sons, Simon and Floyd, daughter, Linda Stiffey, brothers: George Beal and Floyd Beal and sister, Anna Will. Survived by her daughters, Lottie Sutton of Garrett and June Stiffey and her husband Joseph of Garrett, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Member of the Main Street Brethren Church. Friends will be received on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Stahl officiating. Interment to follow at Highland Cemetery, Garrett. Arrangements by the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
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Sue Ann Bent, 70, of Friedens
Sue Ann Bent, 70, of Friedens, died April 17, 2013, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset. Born March 14, 1943 in Bel Air, Md., daughter of Randolph and Elsie (Gallow) Daily. Preceded in death by parents, brothers: Randolph and John Daily. Survived by husband James Elwood Bent to whom she was married 53 years, children: David Bent and wife Sandy of York, Susan Peck and husband Richard of Fort Loudon, James A. Bent and wife Tammy of Shanksville, Kevin M. Bent of Friedens, grandchildren: Brandon Bent, Jake Bent, Jessica Bent, Michael Harrison, Jessica Ellis, Jimmy Bent, Danny Bent and wife Amber, and great-granddaughter Madison, Sherry Davis and husband Cecil of Aberdeen, Md., Mary Daily of Denver, Colo. Sue worked until her retirement for various places including Roy Rogers on the turnpike and later for Sheetz. She was also an active member of Rayman Church of the Brethren. Friends received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset , where services will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, with Rev. Charles R. Mahon Jr. officiating. Interment ; Walker Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Rayman Church of the Brethren, 999 Welsh Hill Road, Friedens, PA 15541. www.haugerzeigler.com.
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Diane E. Sechler, 60, Meyersdale
Diane E. Sechler, 60, Meyersdale, died April 18, 2013. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale are incomplete.
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Theodosia B. "Sis" Younkin, 82, formerly of Rockwood
Theodosia B. "Sis" Younkin, 82, formerly of Rockwood, died Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Windber Hospice, Windber. She was born Dec. 27, 1930 in Confluence, a daughter of Lewis and Claudia (Hensel) Fisch. Her parents, husband, Randall "Jeff" and beloved son, Brian, preceded her in death. She was a member of Somerset F.O.E. Aerie 1801 and enjoyed playing bingo. At Theodosia's request there will be no viewing, visitation or funeral service. Interment will be private in Kingwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The family would like to convey a special thank you to caregivers at Meadow View Nursing Center, Donna "CC", Lisa and Jennifer and to the staff and volunteers at Windber Hospice, with a special thank you to Dorothy and Mary. Arrangements by Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence.
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Doris M. Hughes, 77, of Meyersdale
Doris M. Hughes, 77, of Meyersdale, died April 18, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born May 8, 1935 in Alexandria, Va., the daughter of Hubert and Beulah (Deavers) Willett. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Robert H. Hughes. Survived by her children: Ronald James Hughes, Garden Grove, Calif.; Edward Joseph Hughes, Hagerstown, Md.; Patrick Michael Hughes, Meyersdale; Claudia Hughes Thomas, Meyersdale; and Brenda Hughes Quinn, Clarksboro, N.J.; grandchildren: Christina, Julie, John Jr., Laura, Edward Jr., Brian, Kathryn, Nicholas, Jacob, Stephanie, Rebecca, Patrick, Samuel and Tessa; nine great-grandchildren; brother: Leroy Willett, W.Va. Member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church, Meyersdale. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, baking, taking trips to Atlantic City and spending time with her grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at SS. Philip and James Catholic Church, with Rev. Matthew E. Misurda, celebrant. Committal SS. Philip and James Cemetery. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. (www.WilliamRowePrice.com)
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Anna Marie "Pumpkin" Cowan, 42 of Hollsopple
Anna Marie "Pumpkin" Cowan, 42 of Hollsopple, died April 18, 2013 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Born Sept. 23, 1970 in Johnstown, the daughter of Donald Wayne and Virginia Mae (Ogline) Burkett. Preceded in death by parents and infant brother. Survived by loving husband of 22 years Joseph Cowan; and loving daughters: Kayla married to Michael Jenkins, Hollsopple; and Tina and Megan, both at home. Sister of Harold and wife Mary (Moslak); Linda and husband Barry Blank all of Hollsopple; Donald; Daniel and wife Deborah (Tomko), Hooversville; Jeffery and wife Carolyn (Bush), Davidsville; Missy and husband Anthony Stout; and Darrel "Bubba" and fiancée Theresa Deal, all of Hollsopple. Also survived by mother-in-law Janet Cowan and "Adopted" family: Eileen Holsopple, Mary Kay Holsopple, and Karen Brewer and many Laurel View Village Family Friends. Anna was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Hollsopple. She was a former active member of the Hollsopple Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Pumpkin was known for her loving smile at her job as the assistant director of dining services at Oakwood Restaurant at Laurel View Village. She enjoyed camping, scrap booking, pinochle, country music, family get togethers, and working hard at all she did. She was loved and will be missed by her husband, daughters, and all who knew her. Family receiving friends Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the George E. Mason Funeral Home, Inc. Davidsville. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Kaufman Mennonite Church with Wes Yoder, pastor, officiating. Internment Custer Cemetery. Those who wish can make donations to the family.
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Dorothy Chappie, 91, Central City
Dorothy Chappie, 91, Central City, died April 18, 2013 at the home of her daughter. Born Dec. 24, 1921, daughter of George and Annie (Ross) Custer. Preceded in death by parents; husband Steve; brother Albert; daughter-in-law Edna Mae Chappie; and son-in-law David Kolonich. Survived by her loving children: Steve and wife Stephanie (Chop), and James, both of Central City; Maryann Kolonich, with whom she lived for two years; John and wife Judy (Polsak), Cairnbrook; and Robert, Berlin. Also survived by grandchildren: Valerie (Kolonich) Fleck, Stephen and Daniel Chappie; Kimberly (Chappie) Custer; John and Michael Chappie; and Melissa (Chappie) Miller; great-grandchildren Kristie (Fleck) Chappell; Jason and Nicholas Chappie; Michael and Barbara Custer; Jonathon Chappie and Matthew and Kaitlyn miller; and one great-great-grandchild, Benjamin Chappie. Member of SS. Peter and Paul Orthodox Greek Catholic Church, Central City. Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City, where private funeral service will be held on Monday, Deacon Oleg officiating. Committal, parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations be made to Windber Hospice in Dorothy's memory.
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Virginia Charlotte Herring, 91, of Meyersdale
Virginia Charlotte Herring, 91, of Meyersdale, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2013, after a 5 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born July 28, 1921 in Meyersdale, the daughter of Samuel and Isolene (Wiland) Herwig. Preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Marshall Burdock; husband, Clarence "Buzz" Herring; and sister, Vivian "Honey" Woullard. Survived by her daughter, Dottie Grew and husband Paul, Meyersdale; brother, William "Bib" Herwig, Brighton, MI; sister, Norma "Tood" Alvey, Brunswick, Md. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a graduate of Meyersdale High School and retired in 1954 from Meyersdale Manufacturing Company, where she was an inspector for 15 years. After her retirement, she found great joy as a loving and devoted wife and mother, and was a wonderful homemaker, cook, and she truly lived for her family. Virginia was a lifelong member of Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, where she and Buzz were youth directors and volunteered with the kitchen crew to serve the weekly dinners for the Lion's Club. One of her greatest pleasures was listening to her daughter play the organ in church and she loved to attend the annual Organ and Piano Extravaganza at the Johnstown War Memorial. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Viewing at the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday, where a celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Pastor Eric Shaulis officiating. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed in her name to the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren Window Fund, 9 Beachley St., Meyersdale, PA 15552. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com .
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Diane Elaine (Philip) Sechler, 60, of Meyersdale
Diane Elaine (Philip) Sechler, 60, of Meyersdale, died April 18, 2013 at home. She was born Oct. 23, 1952 in Meyersdale, daughter of the late Samuel O. and Ruth Elaine (Walker) Philip. Also preceded in death by her brother, David Philip. Survived by her husband, Barry "Butch"; daughters: Jodi Lohr and husband Troy, and Ashley Sube and husband David; and "Nan" to her grandchildren, Braden Lohr and Ella Sube. Also survived by brother, Denver Philip and wife Ginger; sisters: Darlene Fullerton, and Dawn Mapes and husband Stephen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Diane was a 1970 graduate of Meyersdale High School and graduated from Tri-State Beauty Academy in 1971. She was a devoted beautician for 38 years and made many wonderful friends throughout her career as the owner of The Honey Comb Beauty Salon in Meyersdale. Diane was a dedicated member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, where she served and assisted in numerous capacities, and she also volunteered at Meyersdale Medical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, and also enjoyed the outdoors and bowling. There will be no viewing or visitation. A memorial service celebrating Diane's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church, Meyersdale, with Rev. Frank E. Harpster III officiating. Memorials in Diane's memory may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church, 355 Center St., Meyersdale, PA 15552. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale. www.WilliamRowePrice.com .
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