CRESSON — BERTRAM – George F., 86, Cresson, died March 4, 2013, at home. Born July 5, 1926, in Gallitzin, son of the late Herman and Alice (Stevens) Bertram. Preceded in death by first wife, Cora; second wife, Catherine; and stepson, Edward Helsel III. Survived by wife, Brenda (Lefort), whom he married Nov. 7, 2001; children, Georgina Bender (David), Lilly; and James Bertram (Pattie Ann), Altoona; and stepchildren, Sarah Gongloff (Gerald), Loretto; Paul Adkins (Laurie), St. Michael; Wayne Adkins (Tina), Patton; and Charles Helsel (Debbie), Johnstown. Also survived by niece, Marie Kuntz (Bill), Lilly; and other children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater. He had worked as a coal miner, and most recently was employed at Red Carpet Auctioneers, Cresson. Life member of Sankertown VFW and member of Loretto American Legion. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment, Cresson Cemetery. Military graveside rites by Sankertown VFW and other local veteran organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
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Melody Ann Black
BLACK – Melody Ann, 55, Johnstown, passed away May 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Gloria Charney
CHARNEY – Gloria, the former Gloria Burskey, 64, Carrolltown, passed away May 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Jacqueline (Winning) Griffith
GRIFFITH – Jacqueline “Jacquie” (Winning), 51, Ebensburg, passed away suddenly May 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Esther L. (Weaver) Hyde
HYDE – Esther L. (Weaver), 91, Lawrence Park, Pa., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Forestview Healthcare Center, Erie.
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Richard Miller McQuade
McQUADE – Richard Miller, 94, Stoystown, died May 15, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
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Elmer L. Piper Sr.
PIPER – Elmer L. Sr., 75, Johnstown, died May 16, 2013, at Good Sam Nursing Care Center.
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William W. Resick
RESICK – William W., 70, Altoona, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at his residence following an extended illness.
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Joseph W. Robey Jr.
ROBEY – Joseph W. Jr., 83, New Florence, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
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William Sekerak
SEKERAK – William “Pap,” 86, Johnstown, passed away May 16, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Stella Ann (Francek) Sewalk
SEWALK – Stella Ann (Francek), 95, Johnstown, went to be with her Lord May 16, 2013, at home.
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Doris J. Sowerbrower
SOWERBROWER – Doris J., 71, Johnstown, died May 16, 2013, at home.
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Michael G. Yurasek
YURASEK – Michael G., Ohio, 71, passed away May 10, 2013.
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Charles Richard Allison
ALLISON – Charles Richard, Florence, S.C., died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, after a sudden illness.
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Roberta E. Heming
HEMING – Roberta E. “Bertie”, 67, Robinson, died May 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
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Mary Omasta
OMASTA – Mary, 83, died May 15, 2013, at Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin, formerly of Old Orchard Way.
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Ruth C. (Coppersmith) Anderson
ANDERSON – Ruth C. (Coppersmith), 71, passed away May 9, 2013.
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Elsie E. Beichner
BEICHNER – Elsie E., 98, passed away May 15, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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