Jeanne M. Holman, 86, Indian Lake, died June 9, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 12, 1926, in Hornell, N.Y., daughter of Willard and Florence Morgan. Preceded in death by parents and husband Eugene W. “Sandy.” Survived by her sons: Larry and wife Christine, Leesburg, Va. and Sprouts, Mexico. She was a 1949 graduate of Alfred University. Member of Unity United Church of Christ, Shanksville, and the Indian Lake Golf Club. She was an avid promoter of Indian Lake. All who knew her will miss the “Lady of the Lake.” There will be no visitation or viewing. A memorial service will be held at Unity United Church of Christ, 2074 Huckleberry Hwy., Shanksville, PA 15560 at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Jay Shaffer officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Unity United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 132, Shanksville, PA 15560. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Jeanne M. Holman, 86, Indian Lake
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Helen L. (Brant) Haynes, 99, Johnstown
Helen L. (Brant) Haynes, 99, Johnstown, died June 9, 2013. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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Brenda J. (Sterner) Baker, 67 of Royersford
Brenda J. (Sterner) Baker, 67 of Royersford, passed away June 4, 2013, at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center with family members by her side. Brenda is survived by her husband of 43 years, Kenneth L. Baker. Brenda was born in Rockwood on Sept. 19, 1945. She is the daughter of the late Vernon And Bernice (Knopsnyder) Sterner. She was predeceased by her brother Barry Sterner. Survivors include her loving sisters, Donna (Gail) Baker, Delenna Cicman and her Aunt Doris Pritts. Brenda is survived by many special cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
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Anita K. Swartzwelder, 88, Central City
Anita K. Swartzwelder, 88, Central City, died June 11, 2013. Arrangements by Mulcahy Funeral Home are incomplete. Complete obituary in Thursday’s paper.
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Joseph Frank Fuschino, 91, Fairfax, Va. formerly of Hooversville
Joseph Frank Fuschino, 91, Fairfax, Va. formerly of Hooversville, died June 9, 2013, at Arden Court Assisted Living. Born July 4, 1921, in Hooversville, a son of Domenico and Mary (Fusina) Fuschino. Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former Reva Smith; and sisters Carol Taylor and Phyllis Skobel. Survived by his children: Larry and wife Wanda, Huntersville, N.C.; Tracy Comer and husband Sam, Manassas, Va.; and Robert and wife Laura, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; grandchildren: Amy Alt, Scott and Eric Fuschino, Joey, Jacob, and Jenna Comer, and Caroline Fuschino; brother of: Donald Fuschino and wife Lillian, Hooversville; John Fuschino and wife Barb, Windber; Marie Bloom, Hooversville; Virginia Hull, Summerhill; Teresa Petronick and husband Chip, Hooversville; Erma Mayak, Stoystown; Gloria Fuschino, Central City; and Lillian Stevenson, Crofton, Md.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He served in the Army in World War II, achieved the rank of master sergeant, and was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was a financial analyst in the electronics industry and was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the VFW. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Karl Kolodziejski OFM Conv. officiating. Committal Holy Family Cemetery. Military Honors provided by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be given to Holy Family Catholic Church, 321 Sugar St. P.O. Box 187, Hooversville, PA 15936, a veteran’s organization, or the charity of your choice. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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Cheryl Ann Mickey, 55, Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank
Cheryl Ann Mickey, 55, Quaker Valley Road, Alum Bank, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Mrs. Mickey was born in Johnstown on Thursday, Dec. 26, 1957, the daughter of Anna Mary (Bruno) Anderson of Central City and the late William N. Anderson, Jr. On March 3, 1984, she married Kermit Mickey. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1996. In addition to her mother, she is survived by sister, Judy DeFazio wife of Charles DeFazio Sr., Johnstown; brother, William N. Anderson III, husband of Sheri Ann (Jenkins) Anderson, Central City; friend, Mark Sirko, Alum Bank. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. Cheryl was a member of Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Central City. She was employed as the W. St. Clair Township Secretary and formerly owned the Hilltop Sunoco with her late husband Kermit. Cheryl was a lifetime member of the Chestnut Ridge Ambulance Association since 1981 and served as president since 1982. She was also a lifetime member of the Alum Bank Community Volunteer Fire Company. Cheryl was formerly on the board of the Southern Alleghenies EMS Council and was the former W. St. Clair Township Supervisor. A memorial service will be held at Jack H. Geisel Funeral Home, Inc., Pleasantville at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, with Brad Allison officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cheryl to the Chestnut Ridge Ambulance Association, 4037 Quaker Valley Rd, Alum Bank, PA 15521 or to the Alum Bank Community Volunteer Fire Company, P.O., Box 46, Alum Bank, PA 15521. Online condolences may be expressed at www.geiselfuneral.com.
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Elwood Day, 77, Friedens
Elwood Day, 77, Friedens, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends June 11, 2013. Born Nov. 22, 1935, in Somerset, son of the late Sarah Day. Survived by wife of 57 years the former Doloros Thomas; daughter: Cindy Swank and husband Ed, Friedens; grandsons: Alan(Gretchen) Swank and Steve (Theresa) Swank; great-grandchildren: Maverick Swank, Owen Swank and Corinne Margel;
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June Elizabeth (Nair) Domer, of Somerset
June Elizabeth (Nair) Domer, of Somerset, went to be with our Lord on June 11, 2013 surrounded by her family after celebrating her 90th birthday at Somerset Hospice House. Born June 11, 1923 in Somerset, daughter of Norman and Mary Weller Nair. Preceded in death by parents, brother Glenn Nair; stillborn daughter, Sara Jane Shaulis; Roy Nelson Shaulis; and Earl (Butch) Domer; grandchildren: Kayla Domer, Douglas Domer and William Nicholson and previous husband Elmer Elias Hoffman. Survived by husband, Earl “Jack” Domer to whom she was married for 36 years, children: Ruby (Hoffman) married to Don Miller of Somerset; Hazel (Hoffman) married to Don Weighley of Somerset; Roger Hoffman married to Diane of Palmyra; Brenda (Domer) married to Tom Wiencek of Boswell; daughters-in-law Dorothy Shaulis and Betty Domer of Somerset; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. A member of the Sipesville Church of the Brethren. June dearly loved her family and had a memory better than any computer, and never crashed. She retired from Dorfman and Hoffman sewing factory in Boswell. June spent her time volunteering at Meals on Wheels and Somerset Food Pantry. Friends received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home, Somerset. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday where services will immediately follow with the Rev. Shelby McCoy officiating. Interment Sipesville Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Somerset Food Pantry, 918 Tayman Ave., Somerset, PA 15501. www.haugerzeigler.com.
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Shirlee R. Lamberson
A celebration of the life of Shirlee R. Lamberson, who went to heaven on March 26, 2013, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013. A memorial service will be held at the Miller Funeral Home And Crematory, 555 Tayman Avenue, Somerset. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. with a short service beginning at 4 p.m. Immediately following the service, a casual celebration of “Shirlee’s life in pictures and memorabilia” will take place at the home of C. David Lamberson, 1240 Green Hill Lane, Somerset PA. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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Anita K. Swartzwelder, 88, Central City
Anita K. Swartzwelder, 88, Central City, died June 11, 2013, at Windber Medical Center. Born April 28, 1925, in Kimmelton, daughter of George C. and Naomi (Berkebile) DeArmitt. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Melvin, Benjamin, Donald and Roger; sisters, Marjorie Brant, Beatrice and Evelyn. Survived by husband, George Edward; sons, Richard (Teri Taylor), Cairnbrook; and Dennis (Terry Figmick), Clyde, N.C.; grandchildren, Lisa (Scott) Patterson, Bowie, Md.; Lynn (Toby) Trexler, Valdosta, Ga.; Todd Swartzwelder, Glen Burnie, Md.; and Katie Swartzwelder, Waynesville, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Haley and Logan Trexler. Sister of Myrtle Carmany, Central City; Faye (Patrick) Ibinson and Mary Jane (Floyd) Brant, both of Somerset. Anita worked at the Dorfman Hoffman Sewing Factory. She was a member of Graef Lutheran Church, Cairnbrook. Family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mulcahy Funeral Home, Central City. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Graef Lutheran Church, Pastor Lois Ryan officiating. Interment, Shade Church Cemetery.
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Helen Viola Holler, 89, of Salisbury
Helen Viola Holler, 89, of Salisbury, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at her residence. Born April 6, 1924, in Somerset County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rosie (Robeson) Dishong. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Alvin Holler; two sons, Kenneth Holler Jr. and Donald Holler; a brother, Leroy Dishong and two sisters, Kathleen McKenzie and Eileen “Dick” Layman. Mrs. Holler was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Ronald Holler and wife, Diane, Meyersdale; Dale Holler and David Holler and wife, Linda, all of Salisbury; two daughters, Linda Whetzel, Addison; Vickie Minick, Salisbury; a sister, Betty Jane Showalter, Salisbury; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Newman Funeral Home, Inc., 9168 Mason-Dixon Hwy., Salisbury, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Twigg officiating. Interment will be in the Salisbury Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
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Edward N. Joseph, 84, formerly of Somerset
Edward N. Joseph, known to many friends and family as “Cuz,” age 84, fell asleep in the Lord at Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport, Md., on June 12, 2013 . Most recently a resident of Hagerstown, Md., Eddie was formerly a resident of both Somerset and Johnstown. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Norman, Theodore and William and sisters Frances and Anne (Michnya). Survivors include his wife,Brenda, his children: Lisa Joseph Burek (Scott), Glenshaw, Melissa Joseph Kauffman (Gene), Hagerstown, Md., Matthew Albert Joseph (Ashley), Charlotte, N.C., and seven grandchildren: Ryan & Elena Burek of Glenshaw, Nicholas and Lauren Kauffman of Hagerstown, and William, Maddox and Alexandra Joseph of Charlotte, N.C. He is also survived by sisters Dawn Hagins, Dolores Hawkins, and Sandra Joseph, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Born Dec. 18, 1928, in Johnstown . Son of Charles and Geraldine (Jaber) Joseph . H e graduated from Franklin High School and Lock Haven University. Eddie served in the Army during the Korean Conflict . On Aug. 17, 1963 he married the former Brenda ( Salem ) . Eddie taught Physical Education for the Somerset Area Schools for 40 years, where he was affectionately known by both students and staff as “Mr. Joe.” He retired from teaching in 1993. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, Johnstown, where he sang in the choir. In recent years, he attended St. Mary Orthodox Church, Chambersburg. Eddie served as the Athletic Director of the Antiochian Village Camp (Ligonier) for many years. Eddie was also a member of the Order of St. Ignatius, The American Legion, The VFW, Somerset Masonic Lodge, Tall Cedars and Altoona Shrine. During his rich life, Eddie enjoyed travelling, cooking, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2013 , at Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd., Johnstown where T risagion prayers will be sung at 7 p.m . Trisagion prayers will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home with a F uneral S ervice following at St. Mary’ s Antiochian Orthodox Church, the Very Reverend Father Donald E. Shadid officiating. Interment Grandview Cemetery , Johnstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Antiochian Village Camp, 201 St. Ignatius Trail, Bolivar, PA, 15923, with a notation that funds be directed to the Edward Joseph Memorial Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be sent through www.ducafuneralhome.com .
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Robert E. Seifert, 83, of Meyersdale
Robert E. Seifert, 83, of Meyersdale, died June 12, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born May 20, 1930 in Gray, the son of Earl and Margaret (Brown) Seifert. Preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Laverne Lepley. Survived by his wife, Dorothy (Fisher) Seifert; children; Robert Seifert Jr. and wife Sandy, Berlin; Sherrie Yutzy and husband Joe, Meyersdale; Stephen Seifert and wife Donna, Meyersdale; and Amy Dedik, Meyersdale; grandchildren: Beth and husband Rob, Jana and husband Jeff, Tara and husband Jason, Chelsie and husband Scott, Jonathan and Courtney; and great-granddaughter, Ryleigh. He was the body shop manager at H.J. Beamer Ford from 1960 to 1968. He was the auto body repairman and owner of Seifert Repair Shop, Meyersdale from 1968 until his retirement in 1992. A member of Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, Meyersdale American Legion Post 112, and the Mustang Club of America. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, racing, working on his cars and attending car shows. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Dottie Grew officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. www.WilliamRowePrice.com
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Helen Louise Kaminski, 85, Somerset, formerly of Boswell
Helen Louise Kaminski, 85, Somerset, formerly of Boswell, died June 13, 2013, at In-Touch Hospice House. Born Dec. 4, 1927, in Boswell, daughter of Charles and Louise (Cholewa) Peterson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Stanley, on July 1, 2001; brothers, Ray, Bob and Don Peterson; and nephew, Ronnie Peterson. Survived by daughter, Janet; son, Edward, and companion, Kathy A. Ryan, Boswell; sister, Gladys Furman, Somerset; and brothers, Dave, married to Doris Jane, Texas; Millard, Somerset; and Richard, married to Elaine, Vermont. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Bonnie, married to Bill Fisher, Jerome; and Glenda Kay Peterson, Stoystown; special nieces, Marge, married to Michael Fink; and Sally, married to Mike Ramirez, who were at her bedside; and other nieces and nephews, Debbie Leonard; Diane Stalenaker; Denise Kierce; Jerry, Terry, Richard, Rodney, Eddie and Brad Peterson; Vicky Yates; Bobbi Ann Ward; Brenda Spiker; Chris Adder; Holly Purbaugh; Dawn Durst; Patty Schenle; Sonny Kanzler; and Marlene, David and Richard Green; as well as many other relatives. Longtime employee of the former Johnstown Bank & Trust Co., Boswell. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish, Boswell. She was an avid reader and gardener. Viewing will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell , where vigil for the deceased will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at All Saints Church, Boswell, the Rev. Father Justin Ratajczak, OFM, Conv., celebrant. Committal, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery. Donations in Helen's name may be sent to In-Touch Hospice House, 1474 N. Center Ave., P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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Janet I. Arnold, 74, Meyersdale
Janet I. Arnold, 74, Meyersdale, died June 14, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born Oct. 16, 1938, in Meyersdale, the daughter of Albert C. and Hazel E. (Bittner) Arnold. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anna Hoover and Mary Werner; niece Sally Ann Ross; nephew David Ross Sr.; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Ross and Clyde Werner Sr. She is survived by her sister, Carol Ross, Berlin, and niece, who is like her sister, Charlene Wright and husband Charlie, Rockwood. Also survived by 11 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and nephews; and 18 great-great-nieces and nephews. Janet enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and crocheting lap robes for the residents at Golden Living Center, Meyersdale. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Ralph Landis officiating. Interment Greenville Union Cemetery. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com
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Margaret M. Morgan, 91, Gray
Margaret M. Morgan, 91, Gray, died June 15, 2013, at In Touch Hospice House. Born Oct. 20, 1921, in Wilson Creek. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell . In lieu of flowers, memorials in Margaret’s name may be sent to Faith Christian Missionary Alliance Church, P.O. Box 1451, Gray, PA 15544. Complete obit in Monday’s paper.
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John F. Leosewski, 52, of Houston, Texas, born in Somerset and raised in Gray
John F. Leosewski, 52, of Houston, Texas, born in Somerset and raised in Gray, after a valiant 25-year battle with cancer, died on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Husband of the late Lynn H. (Van) Leosewski; stepfather of Albert Coleman; son of Joseph and Sue Leosewski; brother of Donna (Dr. Larry) Brown, Antoinette (Joseph Hadobas) Leosewski and Bernadette (Dr. James) Burgess; uncle of Alex, Julia and James. John received his bachelor's degree from West Virginia University and his masters degree in geophysics from Purdue University. John spent his entire professional career with ExxonMobile and in 2012 was the recipient of the prestigious ExxonMobile President's Leadership Award. John loved life. What gave his life meaning were family, friends and faith. He touched many lives with his common decency, warmth and kindness. His great loves were fishing, baseball and Pittsburgh sports. John will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Church, 57 21st St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home, 216 44th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201. www.zalewskifuneralhome.com.
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Robert F. Hoover, 90, of Markleton
Robert F. Hoover, 90, of Markleton, died June 17, 2013 at In Touch Hospice House. Arrangements under the direction of Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home are incomplete. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s paper.
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Kevin Lee Thompson, 45, of Rockwood,
Kevin Lee Thompson, 45, of Rockwood, passed on June 16, 2013. Born Jan. 15, 1968 in Meyersdale, he is the son of Donald and Norma Jean (Phillippi) Thompson of Rockwood. He is preceded in death by his brother Patrick Wayne Thompson and maternal grandparents Sylvester and Alberta (Gross) Phillippi. Kevin is survived by his parents; children Ryan Patrick Thompson and Mollie Margaret Thompson of Rockwood; paternal grandparents Samuel and Betty (Knopsnyder) Thompson of Markleton; and numerous extended family members. He was employed by Seven Springs Resort and loved NASCAR racing and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday with a service to follow at 3 p.m. at the New Centerville Church of God, pastor Timothy Show officiating. Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Markleton. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Kevin’s children would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Somerset. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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Hilda Mae Saylor, 78, Meyersdale
Hilda Mae Saylor, 78, Meyersdale, died June 17, 2013 at her home. Born April 25, 1935, Meyersdale. Daughter of the late Floyd and Florence (Leasure) Hutzell. Preceded in death by husband, Herbert Saylor and granddaughter, Nicolette Saylor. Survived by these children: Gloria, wife of Carl Shuck, Barry Saylor and friend, Sandra Duppstadt, Meyersdale, David Saylor and wife, Marlene, York. Grandchildren: Carl Shuck, Jr., Tina Johnston, Teresa Kearns, Jessica Hoover, Christina Saylor, Barry Saylor, Jr., Benjamin Saylor, Lisa Saylor and Matthew Saylor. Numerous great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers: Floyd Hutzell and wife, Holly and Rodger Hutzell and wife, Rose. Sister: Helen, wife of Robert Gallagher. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a nurse at Meyersdale Hospital. Member of the White Oak Lutheran Church. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday, June 20 and June 21, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the White Oak Lutheran Church with Pastor Glenn Foster officiating. Interment White Oak Cemetery. Arrangements by M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
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