LIMA, OHIO — NAGY – Charlotte (Pelkey), 72, Lima, Ohio, passed away Nov. 18, 2012, at her residence, after a long bout with ALS. Born Feb. 11, 1940, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Crum) Pelkey. She was married 55 years to Joseph Nagy, formerly of Beaverdale, whom she married March 2, 1957. Survived by husband, Joseph; son, Joseph Jr. “Bud,” and wife, Cheryl; granddaughters, Cassandra “Sandy” and Kimberly “Kim”; and great-grandson, Collin Blatz. Also survived by daughter, Roberta Lee Farmer (Ronald); and grandson, Ronald Jr. Sister of Herbert, married to Kathy Pelkey, Salix; and Amelia Rae, married to Robert McMinn, Somerset. Also survived by uncle, Telford Pelkey, Johnstown. She held a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio State University and a master’s degree in special education from Bowling Green University. She was a loved teacher at Allan East Emerson Elementary, Whitter South Junior High and retired from Lima Senior High School. She enjoyed her many trips home to the beautiful state of Pennsylvania and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed creating things with her hands. Service will be held at a later date. She loved the Lord and was a member of Westside United Methodist Church, and attended services at South Side Christian Church. The family would like to thank all those who cared for her, including the staff at Lima Memorial Hospital, Interim Healthcare, St. Rita’s Hospice and the nursing home where she spent a short time.
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Dr. George W. Katter
KATTER – Dr. George W., a cardiologist whose career spanned 50 years treating generations of residents of Johnstown and the Laurel Highlands, died May 24, 2013.
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Donald W. Hamilton
HAMILTON – Donald W. “Bud,” 90, Johnstown, died May 23, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Jean A. Wray
WRAY – Jean A., 89, Vintondale, passed away May 23, 2013, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana.
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Mary Lou Wantiez
WANTIEZ – Mary Lou, 75, Elton Heights, went to her eternal reward May 24, 2013, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her loving family.
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Michel P. Smolar
SMOLAR – Michael P., 48, Miami Beach, Fla., formerly of Elton Heights, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 25, 2013.
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Robert J. Killian
KILLIAN – Robert J. “Bob,” 58, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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George Hudson Jr.
HUDSON – George Jr., 89, Cresson, died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
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Willa Mae Weaver
WEAVER – Willa Mae, 72, Central City, died May 24, 2013, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.
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Elizabeth L. Bongiovanni
BONGIOVANNI – Elizabeth L. “Betsy,” 78, Johnstown, died May 23, 2013, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
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Maurice Leo Moore
MOORE – Maurice Leo, 93, Penn Run, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Indiana Regional Medical Center.
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Regis V. Varmecky
VARMECKY – Regis V. “Reg,” 62, Johnstown, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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Gregory Alex
ALEX – Gregory, 58, Pittsburgh and Kigali, Rwanda, Africa, formerly of Ebensburg, died May 22, 2013, in Pittsburgh.
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Nicholas Direnzo
DIRENZO – Nicholas, 81, Hollsopple, died May 22, 2013, at Windber Hospice.
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Fred Richard Kramer
KRAMER – Fred Richard, 83, Salix, went to be with the Lord May 22, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Zachary E. Lamer
LAMER – Zachary E., 23, Northern Cambria, passed away May 18, 2013.
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Beverly Y. Naylor
NAYLOR – Beverly Y., 77, Cambria Care Center, formerly of Johnstown, died May 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Shawn Michael Ohala
OHALA – Shawn Michael “Punky,” 27, Johnstown, went to be with Lord May 22, 2013, unexpectedly due to respiratory complications.
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