STRONGSVILLE, OHIO — KICK – Veronica, 88, Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of Summerhill, died Nov. 27, 2012, at Hospice Service of Southwest General Health Center, Strongsville. Born Aug. 15, 1924, in Benscreek, daughter of Michael and Theresa (Hlavaty) Dzurenko. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Edward Kick, who died June 9, 1978; infant son, Thomas E. Kick; sisters, Mary Yingling, Ann Peters and Margaret Byler; brothers, John and Michael; and son-in-law, James Shandor. Survived by daughter, Judy Shandor, Strongsville, Ohio; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sharon) Shandor, Brunswick, Ohio; and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gregory (Jaime) Shandor, Abilene, Texas; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Rita (Art) Coleman, Tennessee; Theresa Shandor, Michigan; and Joanie (Charles) Plishka, New Germany; and brother, Frank (Joann), Ohio; also numerous nieces and nephews. Vern was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summerhill, and their Altar & Rosary Society. She enjoyed her career as an Avon representative for more than 40 years. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where the Rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. Friday, followed by vigil for the deceased. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, by Father Leon Hont, OSB. Committal, St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Germany. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com)
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Dr. George W. Katter
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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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