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Sunday, October 9, 2005 The Tribune-Democrat Page B13 DEATH NOTICES BRALLIER - Betty M., 84, Som erset, died Oct. 8, 2005, at Lau relwood Care Center. Born July 3, 1921, in Stoystown, she is the daughter of the late Webster O. and Hazel F. (Shank) Shaffer. Also preceded in death by hus band, Charles H. Brallier; great granddaughter, Emmalyn Walberg; and brothers, David and William Shaffer. Survived by children, Craig H. Brallier, and wife, Susan, Johnstown, and Mrs. Barry (Rebecca §.) Catelinet, Bowie, Md.; grand children, Mrs. Bretton (Stacey L.) Walberg; Mrs. Mike (Heath er L.) Rice; Mrs. Jamie (Jessica L.) Randall; Philip Catelinet, and wife Elizabeth; and Michael Catelinet; great-grandchildren, Keaton Walberg, Rylan Walberg and Aiden Rice; and sister, M. Laverne Friedline, Somerset. Member of Calvary United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Society; Trinity Chapter 138 EDS, where she was past matron; and the Daughters of the American Rev olution, Governor Robert Bowie Chapter. A graduate of Stoys town High School. Friends re ceived from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, Somerset. Serv ice will be held at 1 p.m. Tues day at Calvary United Method ist Church, with the Rev. Ray mond Lyon officiating. Inter ment, Husband Cemetery. Con tributions may be made to ASERA Care Hospice, Regency Square, Plank Road, Altoona, Pa. 16602. BRITTON—Velma Mae, 91, Northern Cambria, died Oct. 7, 2005, at home. Born Sept. 13, 1914, in Barnesboro, R.D., daughter of Norris and Elsie (Bowers) Trout. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frederick B., in 1992; brothers, Kenneth, Alton, Raymond and Richard Trout; sister, Grace States; great-great-granddaugh ter, Nicole Weakland; and son in-law, Larry Somerville. Sur vived by children, Thomas, married to former Verda Krise, and Jay, married to former Ja net Butterbaugh, both of North ern Cambria; and Janet Somer ville, Cherry Tree; 12 grandchil dren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchil dren. Sister of Edward Trout, Cleveland. Retired LPN from Mercy Hospital. Friends re ceived from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Long Centres Funer al Home Inc., Northern Cam bria, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with John McDonald officiating. In terment, McDowell Cemetery. www.long-centresfuneral homes.com. FRANKY— Bernadette (An draychak), Lilly, died Oct. 7, 2005, at Altoona Regional Cam pus. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Thomas F. Cloherty Funeral Home, Lilly. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tues day at Our Lady of the Alleghe nies Catholic Church, Main St., Lilly. Committal, St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Lilly. Complete obituary in Monday’s paper. KARWOSKI - Thomas J. “Trout,” “Tron,” and “The Colo nel,” 56, of Johnstown, died Oct. 6, 2005, at home. Friends re ceived from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street. Funer al Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Columba Catho lic Church. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations for an educational fund for the fu ture of his beloved 3-year-old grandson, Logan Anthony Kar woski. KIMMEL — Anna Mae, 81, Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Oct. 6, 2005. Friends re ceived from to 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. KUBA -Andrew, 81, Johns town, died Oct. 7, 2005. Born Oct. 25, 1923, son of Peter and Caroline Kuba. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Michael and George; and sister, Mary Grauer. Survived by sister, Margaret, and her husband, John Banas, who tire lessly provided for his care in his finals years, and many nie ces and nephews. Retired em ployee of Bethlehem Steel Corp. Navy veteran of World War II. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial, Grandview Cemetery. Moskal Funeral Home, West End, is in charge of the arrange ments. McGOWAN - Harry “Ronald,” 66, Silver Spring, Md., died Oct. 7, 2005, at Montgomery General Hospital, Olney, Md. Born May 1, 1939, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mary (Midderhoff) McGowan. Survived by loving wife of 45 years, Carol (Custer), and chil dren, Michele, wife of Brian Lintz, Laurel, Md.; Michael, Sil ver Spring; and Stephen, mar ried to the former Dawn Stuart, Simsville, Md. Also grandchil dren, Michael Landy, Jennifer McGowan, Ryan Lintz, Patrick McGowan and Zachary Lintz. Brother of Mary Alice, wife of Jack Drummer. Also survived by sister-in-law, Peg, wife of Lynn Schrock, Johnstown, and brothers-in-law, Ron Custer, and his wife, Traci, Cleveland, Texas, and Michael Gore and William Manda, both of Johns town. Also many nieces and nephews. Ronnie also leaves be hind his loving for children, “Cocoa” and “Angel.” He served in the U.S. Navy and is retired from IBM. He was currently em ployed by Lockheed Martin, Gaithersburg, Md. He was an avid bicyclist and went on 100- mile charity trips. He had a great love for Florida and made several trips a year for vacation and to visit family. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Geisel Fu neral Home, Dale, where vigil for the deceased will be held Monday. Funeral Mass will be held celebrated at 10 a.m. Tues day at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Rev. Fa ther David Rizzo. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum, MIZERA . James J., 41, Min ersville, died Oct. 7, 2005, at Me morial Medical Center. Born Jan. 4, 1964, in Johnstown, son of Joseph W. and Rosemarie C. (Feketi) Mizera. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Rosemarie Mizera, Minersville; and son, Zachary Lee Mizera, and stepdaughter, Trista Mizera, both of Johns town; and wife, Diane (Hanlin) Mizera. Brother of William Miz era, Martinez, Calif.; Anthony J. Mizera, Johnstown; and Bea trice Ann Blosfield, Elizabeth town. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Jeremy D., Toni M., David, James, Andrea and Michelle. A veteran of U.S. Air Force. Owner and proprietor of Laffey’s Bar on Fairfield Ave nue. A member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Andrew Stan ko. Private interment. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Homes Inc., Broad Street. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, in memory of James Mizera. MROCZKA - Edward C., 84, Ar magh, died Oct. 7, 2005, at home. Born June 4, 1921, in Armagh, son of the late John and Jose phine (Kaminski) Mroczka. Al so preceded in death by wife, Josephine (Casper) Mroczka; daughter, Judy Mroczka; and these brothers and sisters, Frank, Catherine Janoski, So phie Theys, Joseph, John, Wal ter, Helen Helenie and Henry. Survived by these children, Nancy, wife of Calvin Mowry, Oak Hill, Va.; Rose, wife of Nor man Schmokel, Burke, Va.; Joanna, wife of Kevin Omland, Murrieta, Calif.; and Mary Jo Border, New Holland, five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Brother of Stan ley, Dilltown, and Louise Den gin, Armagh. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Sew ard. Retired coal miner and member of United Mine Work er’s of America. U.S. Navy vet eran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Pittsburgh. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh, where parish rosary will be re cited at 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Mon day at Holy Family Catholic Church, the Rev. Father John Wilt. Interment, Armagh Ceme tery. Military graveside rite by local veterans organizations. NOVAK - John J., 85, Johns town, died Oct. 7, 2005, at Memo rial Medical Center. Born Jan. 27, 1920, in Johnstown, son of Michael J. and Mary (Vira) No vak. Preceded in death by pa rents; wife, Anna J. (Slezak) No vak; sister, Marie Samko; and brother, Michael Novak. Sur vived by children, John A., married to the former Markella Shelton, Chicago; Janet M., married to Wallace Berube, Ro chester, N.Y.; David A., married to the former Jennifer Frick, Virginia Beach, Va.; Robert J., and fiancee, Darlene Constable, Johnstown; Barbara A., mar ried to Ronald J. Horvath, Johnstown; and Gregory T., married to the former Cynthia Anderson, Canandaigua, N.Y. Also survived by grandchil dren, Andrea, Annette, David, Christopher, Chelsey, Jennifer, Daniel, Rebecca, Adam and Tara. Brother of Francis, mar ried to the former Agnes (Burns) Novak, Johnstown. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Retired heavy equip ment/machine operator at Bethlehem Steel Corp. A mem ber of the CWV Post 954 and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Chapel (formerly SS. Peter Paul Church), where funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, the Franciscan Friars, TOR. Committal, SS. Peter Paul Church Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the de ceased will be held Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of John No vak. OTT —Mrs. Myrtle A. “Mam my,” 95, Windber, passed away Oct. 7, 2005, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born Sept. 1, 1910, in Portage, daugh ter of the late William and Blan che (Ford) Trees. Preceded in death by loving husband, Maur ice Sr., who she was married to for 65 years before his death. Al so preceded in death by broth ers, Stanford, Charles and Rob ert, and sister, Violet Allen baugh. Survived by loving chil dren, Patricia, wife of the late Roy “Mose” Wirick, and Maur ice Jr. “Newt,” married to the former Loretta Thomas, both of Windber, and grandchildren, Gail Ciucci, Betty Sue Ken drick, Ronald, Lori Deneen, Beverly Musilek, Barbara Meyandt, Roy, Randy, Ricky and Robin McClarren. Sister of Margaret Burnett. Also 20 great-grandchildren, 19 great great-grandchildren and nu merous nieces and nephews. Mammy enjoyed fishing and spending time at her and Maur ice’s cabin. She attended Emma nuel Baptist Church, Johns town. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 10 until time of service at 11 a.m. Tues day at Meek Funeral Home Inc., Windber, the Rev. Raymond Streets Jr. officiating. Inter ment, Forest Lawn Cemetery. PELES - Francis J. “Shanky” and “Ace,” 80, Westmont, died Oct. 6, 2005, at Memorial Medi cal Center. Born March 28, 1925, in Johnstown, son of Joseph and Mary (Ne hila) Peles. Preceded in death by pa rents; wife, Evelyn C. (Kmecak) Peles; and brothers, Joseph and Matthew Peles. Sur vived by sons, Gary, married to the former Marilyn Mills, of Pittsburgh; and the Rev. David S. Peles, of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Nanty Glo. Also sur vived by granddaughters, Meg an and Kara Peles. Brother of Mary Bublak of Johnstown and Paul Peles of Ellicott City, Md. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War IIL. Retired railroad maintenance worker for the CBL Railroad and a retired employee for the Pentrack and Ozog Funeral Home on Broad Street. Member and former steward of the First Slovak Catholic Band Hall and a mem ber of the former CWV Post 954. A past usher, Holy Name Soci ety member and a parishioner of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Bishop Joseph J. Adamec in at tendance and the Rev. David S. Peles celebrant. Committal, Grandview Cemetery, where the U.S. Marine Corps League will bestow military honors. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the de ceased will be held Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary’s Paro chial School in Nanty Glo, in memory of Francis J. Peles. SHAFFER ~— Lee A., 75, Mox ham, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at Beverly Health Care. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sun day at Geisel Funeral Home, Dale. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Geisel-Devlin Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Michael Nevseta. Inter ment, Berkey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Charlotte or son, Lee. ZANE - Wilbur K. “K.” 89, Con emaugh, died Oct. 7, 2005, at Me morial Medical Center. Born May 6, 1916, in Conemaugh, son of Earl R. and Marie (Wildner) Zane. Preceded in death by pa rents; brother, Joseph; and niece, Mary Lou. Survived by brother, Jack, married to the former Esther Cullis, East Tay lor, and nieces and nephews, Peggy, wife of Guy Andolina, Simpsonville, S.C.; Janet, wife of Bill Flaugh, Johnstown; Lin da, wife of Ron Wingard, New Florence; Jack, married to for mer Cindy Mraz, Davidsville; Cathy, wife of Gary Zaramba, Summerhill; and Barb, wife of George Kopsic, Johnstown. Al so survived by numerous great nieces and nephews and great great-nieces and nephews. Member of Scared Heart Catho lic Church, where he served as church organist for 56 years; Conemaugh VFC, Conemaugh- Franklin Lions Club; VFW Post 4795, Windber; and Pennsylva nia Association of Retired Per sons. He was a graduate of Johnstown Catholic High and Cambria-Rowe Business Col lege. He was a retired adminis trative officer at the Depart ment of Public Welfare. An Ar my veteran of World War II. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hender son-Makuchan Funeral Home, Conemaugh, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sa cred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Hall Committal, Hendricks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests me morial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The following funeral will be held in the area today: WINGARD Barry Irving, 1 p.m., John Henderson Co. Fu neral Home, 215 Central Ave.
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