JOHNSTOWN — FARRER – Juanita Lucile, 92, Johnstown, formerly of West Middletown, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Born Aug. 13, 1920, in Clarinda, Iowa, daughter of George William and Lela Leone Hensleigh McCullough, and was raised in College Springs, Iowa. Mrs. Farrer graduated from Amity High School, College Springs, Iowa, and from Sterling College, Sterling, Kan. A teacher for 28 years, she taught in Kansas for six years then in Ezel, Ky. After moving to Pennsylvania, she taught at Avella High School then at Trinity High School for 17 years. For years, she was a children’s choir leader, a Sunday school teacher and a choir member of Grove United Presbyterian Church, where she also was a member of the Kitchen Band. Mrs. Farrer was a correspondent for Claysville Recorder and for Grove Church Newsletter. She taught music at one time, gave private piano lessons and was a member of various singing groups. On June 10, 1947, she married Donald Bemis Farrer, who died May 22, 1972. Surviving are sons, the Rev. James Robert Farrer (Sheila), Jennerstown; Dr. William Donald Farrer (Deborah), Washington; and Jon Douglas Farrer (Susan), Burgettstown; sisters, Kathleen Rasmussen, Parkville, Mo.; and Joann Pfenninger, Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Katie Elizabeth Hall and Maggie Amaismeier; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Amaismeier; and many nieces and nephews. Deceased are sisters, Carol A. Brown and Evelyn Gregory. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, the Rev. Jack Emerick, officiating. Burial will follow in West Middletown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grove United Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Main St., West Middletown, Pa. 15379. Additional information and guestbook are available online at www.NealFuneralHome.com.
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Evelyn Bent
BENT – Mrs. Evelyn, 98, Windber, died June 16, 2013, at Church of the Brethren Home.
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Gary J. Berkey Jr.
BERKEY – Gary J. Jr., 48, Johnstown, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Paul J. Bertram
BERTRAM – Paul J., 59, Ebensburg, formerly of Lilly and Carrolltown, passed away June 14, 2013, at Cambria Care Center.
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Raymond E. Dupas
DUPAS – Raymond E., 73, Hastings, passed away June 16, 2013, at home.
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Robert Martin Fry
FRY – Robert Martin “Pappy Cal,” 81, Mundys Corner, went to heaven June 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Carole Ann Gates
GATES – Carole Ann, 70, Johnstown, died June 16, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital.
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Gary Craig Gongloff
GONGLOFF – Gary Craig “Garbear,” 32, Jackson Township, died June 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Georgia R. Kirkman
KIRKMAN – Georgia R. “Peggy,” 91, Upper Yoder Township, died June 16, 2013, at her residence.
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Margaret E. (Vamos) Kuba
KUBA – Margaret E. (Vamos), 87, Eastlake, Ohio, passed away June 12, 2013, at home with her daughter by her side.
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Leary Odeal
ODEAL – Leary, 91, Lehigh Acres, Fla., formerly of Seward, went to be with our Lord June 14, 2013, at Hope Hospice House.
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Mary Agnes Respet
RESPET – Mary Agnes, 91, died June 17, 2013, at LaurelWood Care Center.
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George R. Sewak
SEWAK – George R., 83, an attorney, Canonsburg, Pa., formerly of Johnstown, died June 16, 2013.
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Camille Jane Shields
SHIELDS – Camille Jane, went peacefully to heaven with her family around her on June 15, 2013.
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Ernest R. Horner Jr.
HORNER – Ernest R. Jr., “Pete,” 84, Windber, died June 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Michael J. Bradley Sr.
BRADLEY – Michael J. Sr., 46, Cresson, died June 15, 2013, at home.
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Margaret M. (Mullen) Morgan
MORGAN – Margaret M. (Mullen), 91, Gray, died June 15, 2013, at In Touch Hospice House, Somerset.
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George Fedorisko
FEDORISKO – George, 90, Windber, died June 14, 2013, at Windber Hospice.
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Patricia L. Yonkoske
YONKOSKE – Patricia L., 77, Northern Cambria, went to heaven Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
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