WESTMONT — EASTERBROOK – Helen Marie, 87, Westmont, died Feb. 6, 2012. Born Feb. 21, 1925, daughter of the late Robert and Elsie Gindlesperger. Preceded in death by second husband, Robert Easterbrook; first husband, Irvin W. Ernest; son, Terry Ernest; and sisters, Roberta Miller, Ruth Wissinger and Betty Pasko. Survived by sons, Robert Ernest, and wife, Pamela (Knowlton); Gary Ernest, and wife, Nancy (Mirilovich); and Mark Ernest; daughter, Sharon Blasko, and husband, Gregory; grandchildren, Stephanie Rimbach, Gary Ernest Jr., Amy Shah, Jennifer Grady, Matthew Ernest, Jennifer Ernest, Christopher Blasko, Bobby Ernest, Lori McClure, Michael Ernest and Amy Conway; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Rice; and her beloved pet cat, Nicky; also many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Helen retired from Bestform Co., where she served as a floor supervisor. She was well known in her community for her talents as a seamstress. During the years, she made many gowns for proms and weddings for family and friends. At Helen’s request, there will be no public viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society or a charity of your choice. Moskal-Reid Funeral Home, West End, is in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth L. Bongiovanni
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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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Jamie Richard Papinchak
PAPINCHAK – Jamie Richard, 38, Bradford, Pa., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Elkins, W.Va.
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Elimore Christine (Buksa) Picklo
PICKLO – Elinore Christine (Buksa), Grand Forks, N.D., formerly of Wilmington, Del., died May 14, 2013.
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Marlin Plummer
PLUMMER – Marlin, Phoenix, Ariz., passed away March 25, 2013.
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Timothy R. Weise Sr.
WEISE – Timothy R. “Tim” Sr., Cresson, died unexpectedly May 21, 2013, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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John F. Chrisko
CHRISKO – John F. “Jack,” 68, Jamestown, passed away May 21, 2013, at home.
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James Joseph Hannaway
HANNAWAY – James Joseph, 82, Robindale Heights, passed away May 21, 2013, at home.
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Norman J. Lee Sr.
LEE – Norman J. Sr., 76, Cresson, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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Christa S. McClellan
McCLELLAN – Christa S., 42, New Florence, passed away May 20, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
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