GALLITZIN — JASPER – Thomas “Al,” 76, Gallitzin, died Jan. 29, 2013, at his home. Born July 1, 1936, in Gallitzin, son of the late Thomas A. and Lillian (Hudock) Jasper. Preceded in death by son, Thomas A. III, on Dec. 26, 1999; sisters, Edna Madigan and Virginia Miller; and brothers, Jack and Edward Reagan. Survived by wife, the former Louise Hufford, whom he married Oct. 26, 1960; children, Theresa (Bill) Clinemyer, Lilly; Susan Rickens, Altoona; Melissa, at home; and John (Jen), Cresson; and grandchildren, Billy, Trisha, Amber, Jason, Corey, Alyssa, Tommie and Christina; stepgrandson, Isaac; also nine great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Kapustka and Donald (Peg), both of Gallitzin. He worked as a coal miner for R&P Coal Corp. and Helen Mining. Al enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing. Former member of Gallitzin Legion, Italian Club, Sportsmen’s Club, Gallitzin Area Ambulance and Gallitzin Fire Company. Member of St. Demetrius Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Albert Ledoux, celebrant. Committal, St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin, where vigil service will be held Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gallitzin Area Ambulance or Gallitzin Fire Company.
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John F. Chrisko
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James Joseph Hannaway
HANNAWAY – James Joseph, 82, Robindale Heights, passed away May 21, 2013, at home.
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Norman J. Lee Sr.
LEE – Norman J. Sr., 76, Cresson, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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Christa S. McClellan
McCLELLAN – Christa S., 42, New Florence, passed away May 20, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
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Sharon Denise Miller
MILLER – Sharon Denise, 62, Cairnbrook, died May 21, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Dennis O. Robertson
ROBERTSON – Dennis O., 74, Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Johnstown, died May 17, 2013.
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Mary Etta Yeckley
YECKLEY – Mary Etta, 86, Carrolltown, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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Rosalie Augusta (Miller) Beatty
BEATTY – Rosalie Augusta (Miller), 87, Tire Hill, died peacefully May 20, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Palliative Care Unit.
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Richard L. DelSignore
DelSIGNORE – Richard L., 87, Upper Yoder, died May 20, 2013, at home.
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Emma Jean (Blough) Harrison
HARRISON – Emma Jean (Blough), 85, Crossville, Tenn., formerly of Johnstown, died May 18, 2013, at home.
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Josephine Hill
HILL – Josephine, 93, Johnstown, died May 20, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Thomas G. Kimmel
KIMMEL – Thomas G., 88, Maple Ridge, died May 20, 2013, at home.
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Pete J. Piemonte
PIEMONTE – Pete J., 77, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at Largo Medical Center, Largo, Fla.
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Daniel James Steele
STEELE – Daniel James, 61, Mundys Corner, formerly of Michigan, passed away May 20, 2013.
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Mary Stofko
STOFKO – Mary, 89, Johnstown, died May 19, 2013, at Arbutus Park Manor.
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Lois K. Bunnell
BUNNELL – Lois K., 98, a resident of Colonial Courtyard in Clearfield, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.
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Eleanor E. Henning
HENNING – Eleanor E., 82, Johnstown, passed away May 19, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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