GALLITZIN — ARCHEY – Florence M., 94, a resident of the Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Gallitzin, died Jan. 22, 2013, at the home. Born Oct. 2, 1918, in Gallitzin, daughter of the late John and Margaret (McCartney) Olson. Preceded in death by husband, Philip J., on May 21, 1974; an infant son, Anthony; sisters, Dorothy Templon and Rose Eckenrode; and brother, John. Survived by children, Florence, married to Ronald Kowalczyk, St. Augustine, Fla.; Phyllis, married to Thomas Kippeny, Gallitzin; and Michael, married Vicki Horrax, Cresson; grandchildren, Ron (Teresa) Kowalczyk, Kim (Mark) Decker, Alan (Rebekah) Kippeny, Philip (Hannah) Archey and David (Jillian) Archey; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Dziabo, Gallitzin; also numerous nieces and nephews. Florence worked as an aide at the former Cresson State School and also at Publix Shirt Factory, Gallitzin. She enjoyed bingo and her dog, TT. Member of Retired State Workers, Cresson Senior Citizens and St. Demetrius Catholic Church, Gallitzin, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Albert Ledoux, celebrant. Committal, St. Patrick Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church St., Gallitzin, where vigil service will be held Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to a charity of your choice in Florence’s memory. (www.gibbonsfunerals.com)
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Evelyn Bent
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Gary J. Berkey Jr.
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Paul J. Bertram
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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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Odeal Leary
LEARY – Odeal, 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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