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Aurelius "A.J." Ray PelliccioniAurelius J. "A.J." Ray Pelliccioni
1920 - 2011
PELLICCIONI – Aurelius J. “A.J.” “Ray,” 91, Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Ebensburg, passed away May 3, 2011, in Atlanta. Born May 3, 1920, in Cresson, son of the late Savino and Mary J. (Rotondaro) Pelliccioni. Preceded in death by sisters, Helen Rose (Sam) Prebish and Louise Brewer; as well as brother, Louis...
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Betty "B.J." LyonsBetty Jane "B.J." Lyons
2012
LYONS – Betty Jane “B.J” (Houck), Ebensburg, passed away peacefully July 24, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Budd and Leona Houck. Preceded in death by husband, James H. Lyons Jr.; brother, William H. Houck, and his wife; and brother-in-law, Ralph Lyons. Survived by children, Linda...
William "Bill the Cat" SmithWilliam O. "Bill the Cat" Smith
1970 - 2011
SMITH – William O. “Bill the Cat,” 40, Millcreek Township, went to be with the Lord after a brief battle with cancer Monday, March 7, 2011, at UPMC Hamot. A gift from God, Bill was born June 11, 1970, in Johnstown, son of Harry W. and E. Thelma Zimmerman Smith. Bill was a graduate of Conemaugh Township High...
William "Billy Boy" NiessnerWilliam J. "Billy Boy" Niessner
1934 - 2012
NIESSNER – William J. “Billy Boy,” 77, Ferndale, died June 13, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 19, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Albert F. and Anna Marie (Miller) Niessner. Preceded in death by parents and an infant daughter, Janis Marie Niessner. Survived by beloved...
Joseph "Boom Boom"Joseph Edward "Boom Boom"
1938 - 2012
BELTZ - Joseph Edward "Junior" "Boom Boom" or "Big Joe," 73, Davidsville, formerly of Vintondale, passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2012, at home. Born April 20, 1938, in Vintondale, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Telesko) Beltz. Survived by daughter, Sharon; granddaughter, Katie; son-in-law, Ed; brothers, Jerry...
William "Cherry Picker" ChappellWilliam L. "Cherry Picker" Chappell
1923 - 2011
CHAPPELL – William L. “Cherry Picker,” 87, Portage, died May 12, 2011, at his daughter Donna’s home. Born June 4, 1923, in Portage, son of William L. and Etta Mae (Colbert) Chappell. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Geraldine I. “Sis” (Smay) Chappell, who died March 14, 1996; twin sons, Ross and...
Dorothy "D.J." JohnsonDorothy L. "D.J." Johnson
1928 - 2011
JOHNSON – Dorothy L. “D.J.,” 83, Johnstown, died Nov. 15, 2011, in Johnstown. Born July 12, 1928, in South Fork, daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Wilson) Roberts. Preceded in death by parents and infant son, Robert James. Survived by children, Sheila, wife of Dempsy Howard, Johnstown; Kathie, wife of Samuel...
David "D.R." BurkhartDavid R. "D.R." Burkhart
1962 - 2010
BURKHART – David R. “D.R.” 48, Ebensburg, died Aug. 14, 2010, at home. Born July 21, 1962, in Spangler, son of David R. and Lillian Jean (Wright) Burkhart. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William Hoover; and maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived by Susan (Burnett) Burkhart; twin children, Aimee...
Thomas "Daddy O" MentzerThomas J. "Daddy O" Mentzer
1961 - 2011
MENTZER – Thomas J. “Daddy O,” 50, Gallitzin, died Nov. 3, 2011, at ARHS-Altoona Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1961, in Altoona, son of James D. and Cecelia R. (Koza) Mentzer. Preceded in death by his father on July 25, 1997; sister, Donna; and in-laws, Robert and Lois (O'Neil) Koons. Survived by wife, the former...
Diana "Dee Dee" BeeDiana E. "Dee Dee" Bee
1954 - 2012
BEE – Diana E. “Dee Dee,” 57, Norfolk, Va., formerly of Johnstown, died April 8, 2012, at her residence. Born July 30, 1954, in Johnstown, daughter of the late James T. and Emma G. (Green) Bee. Survived by brother, James D., married to the former Susan G. Platt, Johnstown; and sister, Barbara J. Patton,...
Angeline "Dolly"Angeline Theresa "Dolly"
1930 - 2011
SZCZUR – Angeline Theresa, also known affectionately as “Dolly” and “AngDay,” 81, Geistown Borough, passed peacefully Sunday, April 10, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 4, 1930, in Johnstown, and was the last surviving child of Joseph and Anna (Bala) Lech. Preceded in death by parents;...
Edward "Eddie Valentine" PollockEdward J. "Eddie Valentine" Pollock
1917 - 2011
POLLOCK – Edward J. “Eddie Valentine,” 93, Friedens, formerly of Central City, went to be with the Lord Feb. 5, 2011, at UPMC St. Margaret’s. Born March 9, 1917, son of Michael and Mary (Valentine) Pollock. Preceded in death by parents; wives, Christine (Sega), Pauline Zelma (Lewis) and Ruby (Rummel); son,...
Leonard "Fuzzy"Leonard Leroy "Fuzzy"
1954 - 2010
FERCHALK – Leonard Leroy “Fuzzy” and “Bronson,” 54, Johnstown, passed away Aug. 10, 2010, at home. Born May 31, 1954, son of the late Dorothy (Stiles) and Leonard Saintz; and adoptive father, George Ferchalk. Preceded in death by sister, Alice; and brother, George. Survived by sons, Jason Ferchalk and Mark...
V. "Hammer"V. Patrick "Hammer"
1970 - 2010
SCHAFFER – V. Patrick Jr. “Pat” “Hammer” and “Bubba,” 39, Johnstown, died June 14, 2010. Born June 23, 1970, in Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents, Melvin and Jane Cook. Survived by parents, Vincent P. Schaffer Sr. and Cheryl (Cook) Schaffer, Johnstown; sisters, Carolyn Martin, married to...
Roy "Hot Shot" StifflerRoy M. "Hot Shot" Stiffler
1927 - 2010
STIFFLER – Roy M. “Hot Shot,” “Farmer,” 83, New Florence, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2010, at home. Born March 4, 1927, in Punxsutawney, son of late Clell and Rachel (Paul) Stiffler. Also preceded in death by wife, Alverda I. “Jump” Stiffler; brothers, Walter Randolph, Kenneth and Earl Stiffler;...
