SEWARD — WILLINGER – Gloria Kay, 60, Seward, went to be with the Lord July 18, 2012, at home. Born Feb. 26, 1952, in Indiana, Pa., daughter of Gordon and Betty (Campbell) Hollingsworth. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by loving husband, Michael J. Willinger. Death breaks marriage union of 11 years in November. Also survived by loving daughters, Dawn Ryan, Martinsville, N.J.; Shannon Ryan, married to Navin Nayak, Washington, D.C.; and Lindee, married to Stephen Van, Purcellville, Va.; granddaughters, Brianna and Emily Van; brothers, Gordon, and wife, Linda (Rolland), Brush Valley; Dwight “Doc,” Johnstown; and Alan, and wife, Vicki (Young), Seward; nieces, Lisa Kay Sarver and Heidi Hollingsworth; and nephew, Ross Hollingsworth. Member of Seward United Methodist Church. Air Force veteran from 1973 to 1980, having served toward England, Germany, as a Russian linguist, and Alaska. She was in the Alaska Air National Guard from 1981 to 1984. She was employed by Social Security Adminstration-Johnstown from 1988 to present as a lead case technician. She was known to everyone as Kay. She enjoyed traveling, motorcycle riding and Friday Night Dates with two very dear friends. Her daughters were the joy of her life and her granddaughters, Brianna and Emily, had a special place in gram’s heart. She found happiness in the small things in life. At Kay’s request, there will be no viewing or visitation. Friends and family are invited to attend an interment service at 10 a.m. Monday, July 30, at Armagh Cemetery, the Rev. Scott Hamley, officiating. Donations in Kay’s name may be made to Seward United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Conemaugh Home Health Care and Medi Home Health. For online condolences, please visit www.meesefuneralhome.com.
Obituaries
- Obituaries
-
- District Deaths May 19, 2013
-
Matthew P. Adams
ADAMS – Matthew P., 20, New Holland, Pa., died unexpectedly Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Ephrata Community Hospital.
-
Charles E. Block Sr.
BLOCK – Charles E. Sr., 75, Blacklick Township, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his residence.
-
Agnes (Popovich) Cardone
CARDONE – Agnes (Popovich) 88, Palmdale, Calif., formerly of Windber, passed away May 15, 2013.
-
Carmel C. Coco
COCO – Carmel C., 95, died peacefully at home May 18, 2013.
-
Anna Mae Kopsic
KOPSIC – Anna Mae, 86, Presbyterian Home, Johnstown, formerly of Nanty Glo, passed away May 18, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
-
Frank J. Szymusiak
SZYMUSIAK – Frank J., 97, Nanty Glo, passed away May 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
-
Helen M. (Til) Gembinski
GEMBINSKI – Helen M. (Til), 88, Richland, a longtime resident of Lorain Borough, passed away May 17, 2013, at home.
-
Gladys I. Wiesinger
WIESINGER – Gladys I., 97, Lower Yoder Township, went to be with her Heavenly Father May 13, 2013.
-
Glenn W. Wirick
WIRICK – Glenn W., 67, Ebensburg and Dumfries, Va., died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Sentara Potomac Hospital of Woodbridge.
-
Jean (Gibson-Lavely) Yuhas
YUHAS (GIBSON-LAVELY) – Jean, 82, Lower Yoder, died May 18, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
- Today's Funeral May 19, 2013
- District Deaths May 18, 2013
-
Melody Ann Black
BLACK – Melody Ann, 55, Johnstown, passed away May 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
-
Gloria Charney
CHARNEY – Gloria, the former Gloria Burskey, 64, Carrolltown, passed away May 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
-
Jacqueline (Winning) Griffith
GRIFFITH – Jacqueline “Jacquie” (Winning), 51, Ebensburg, passed away suddenly May 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
-
Esther L. (Weaver) Hyde
HYDE – Esther L. (Weaver), 91, Lawrence Park, Pa., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Forestview Healthcare Center, Erie.
-
Richard Miller McQuade
McQUADE – Richard Miller, 94, Stoystown, died May 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
-
Elmer L. Piper Sr.
PIPER – Elmer L. Sr., 75, Johnstown, died May 16, 2013, at Good Sam Nursing Care Center.
-
William W. Resick
RESICK – William W., 70, Altoona, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness.
-
Joseph W. Robey Jr.
ROBEY – Joseph W. Jr., 83, New Florence, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
-
William Sekerak
SEKERAK – William “Pap,” 86, Johnstown, passed away May 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
- More Obituaries Headlines



