Merleen D. Dibert

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September 2, 2010

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — DIBERT – Merleen D., 54, Springfield, Ill., formerly of Pavia, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Windber Hospital. Born Jan. 9, 1956, in Altoona, daughter of the late Homer D. and Kathleen (Feather) Dibert. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, in the chapel at Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, Bedford. Burial, Pavia Cemetery. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Those wishing, may make contributions to American Cancer Society, 3759 Business Route 220 Suite 202, Bedford, Pa. 15522. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.

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Charles Richard Gordon
GORDON– Charles Richard, 55, Johnstown, formerly of Windber, went to be with the Lord Feb. 10, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center.

February 11, 2012
Henrietta A. Kinash
KINASH– Henrietta A., 90, Nanty Glo, died Feb. 10, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center.

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Terence L. Mitnik
MITNIK – Terence L. “Terry,” 61, Pittsburgh, formerly of Johnstown, went to be with the Lord Feb. 10, 2012, at Oakland VA Hospital, Pittsburgh.

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John C. St. Clair
ST. CLAIR – John C., 81, Altoona, formerly of Somerset Pike, died Feb. 9, 2012, at Golden Living Center, Altoona.

February 11, 2012
Frank J. Sukenik
SUKENIK– Frank J., 85, Upper Yoder Township, died Feb. 9, 2012, at LaurelWood Care Center.

February 11, 2012
Donald E. Toth
TOTH – Donald E. “Babe,” 57, Wilmore, passed away Feb. 11, 2012, at home.

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Joseph Edward “Junior” “Boom Boom” or “Big Joe” Beltz
BELTZ – Joseph Edward “Junior” “Boom Boom” or “Big Joe,” 73, Davidsville, formerly of Vintondale, passed away Feb. 9, 2012.

February 10, 2012
Avice Imogene Black
BLACK – Avice Imogene, 80, Cresson, formerly of Seesetown, died Feb. 10, 2012, at Summit Manor.

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Carole Ann (Shima) Mayer
MAYER – Carole Ann (Shima), 65, formerly of Windber, passed away Feb. 9, 2012, at Warren General Hospital, Warren, Pa.

February 10, 2012
Richard L. Nelson
NELSON – Richard L., 49, Johnstown, died Feb. 7, 2012, at Fox Chase Cancer Hospital, Philadelphia.

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Joseph D. O'Herrick
O’HERRICK – Joseph D., 90, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, in Sun City West, Ariz.

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Anna T. (Stokes) Sekerak
SEKERAK – Mrs. Anna T. (Stokes), 90, Portage, died Feb. 9, 2012, at Windber Medical Center.

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Duane E. "Lefty" Soliday
SOLIDAY – Duane E. “Lefty,” 84, Richland, rejoined his wife in heaven Feb. 9, 2012, at Windber Hospice.

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Leo E. Stanek
STANEK – Leo E., 81, Nicktown, died Feb. 10, 2012, at Altoona Hospital.

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Susan "Sue" Strenski
STRENSKI – Susan “Sue,” 89, Cairnbrook, died Feb. 9, 2012, at home.

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Alice L. (Marsh) Huebner
HUEBNER – Alice L. (Marsh), died suddenly Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Johnstown.

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Dolores M. Johnson
JOHNSON – Dolores M., 84, Dale, died Feb. 8, 2012, at home.

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David A. "Koogle" Komar
KOMAR – David A. “Koogle,” 45, Johnstown, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center.

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