WINDBER — STATLER – Bruce A., 79, Windber, died Nov. 27, 2012, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 17, 1933, in Windber, son of the late Charles and Luella (Knavel) Statler. Also preceded in death by brother, Robert; and daughter-in-law, Connie Statler. Survived by wife, the former Shirley Marino; and sons, Randy, and wife, Molly; and Pastor Charles B., married to the former Betsy Thomas, both of Windber. Grandfather to Faith, wife of Christopher Bollinger; Andrew, and wife, Maxine; Brandon Statler; Nicole; and Christopher; and great-grandfather to Hannah Joel Bollinger. Brother-in-law to Anna Pearl Statler; Elizabeth Terlingo; Angeline Pieraccini; and Charles Marino Jr., and wife, Peggy. Bruce was a life member of Rummel Church of the Brethren and a former Paint Township supervisor. He was a truck driver for Sun Oil Co. for 32 years, and was very active, and former chief of Windber Fire Company. Member of Johnstown Lodge 538 F&AM and Johnstown Shrine Club. At Bruce’s request, there will be no viewing, but family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rummel Church of the Brethren, the Rev. Ruby Mader, pastor, officiating. Private interment at Berkey Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Windber Hospice in Bruce’s memory. Arrangements by Meek & Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber. (www.meekfuneralhome.com)
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Gregory Alex
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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
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Marlin Plummer
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Timothy R. Weise Sr.
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John F. Chrisko
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James Joseph Hannaway
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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
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Sharon Denise Miller
MILLER – Sharon Denise, 62, Cairnbrook, died May 21, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.
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Dennis O. Robertson
ROBERTSON – Dennis O., 74, Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Johnstown, died May 17, 2013.
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Mary Etta Yeckley
YECKLEY – Mary Etta, 86, Carrolltown, passed away May 22, 2013, at home.
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