Published: August 29, 2007 06:52 pm            

Obituaries 08/30/2007

ALVAREZ – Zachary

ALVAREZ – Zachary, 9, Ebensburg, died Aug. 28, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Feb. 7, 1998, in Columbia, Md., son of Joseph “Andy” and Christine (Mock) Alvarez. Preceded in death by sister, Diana; maternal grandfather, William Mock; and paternal grandparents, Edna Welch and Joseph G. Alvarez. Survived by parents and these brothers and sisters: Paul Rager and Amy Rager, both at home; and Lisa Bishop, Andy Alvarez Jr., Michael Alvarez and Andrea Colaras, all of Maryland; and maternal grandmother, Lucy Mock, Ebensburg; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a special friend, Joe Strittmatter Jr. Zach was a fourth-grade student at Central Cambria Elementary School. He enjoyed Cub Scouts, Clover 4H Club, bowling, horseback riding and working at the Strittmatter farm. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg, where vigil wake service will be held Thursday. Funeral Mass at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, Monsignor Timothy Swope. Committal, St. Michael’s Cemetery, Loretto. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family in Zach’s memory. The family wishes to thank the emergency responders, Dr. Scott Magley and the emergency staff at Memorial Medical Center.



BIANCOTTI – Mia M. (Coudyzer)

BIANCOTTI – Mia M. (Coudyzer), 87, Westlake, Ohio, formerly of Johnstown, died Aug. 23, 2007, in Westlake. Born Oct. 8, 1919, in Belgium. Preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Anna (Van Cauwenberghe) Coudyzer, and her three brothers, Jozef, Andre and Gabriel. Survived by husband of 62 years, Mario Biancotti of Westlake, and daughter, Christine (Jerry) Snodgrass of Brunswick, Ohio. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and sewing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at St. Clement Church, the Rev. William Rosenbaum officiating. Interment, Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 1815 W. Market St. Suite 301, Akron, Ohio 44313. Waite & Son Funeral Home, Brunswick, is in charge of arrangements.



CAMPBELL – Jeffrey R.

CAMPBELL – Jeffrey R., 53, East Taylor Township, died Aug. 27, 2007, at the Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Hans Peter Helmers. Private inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the family, care of Jacque Campbell, 1111 Cobblestone Lane, Valencia, Pa. 16059, in memory of Jeffrey Campbell.



FELTON – Viola J.

FELTON – Viola J., 64, Armagh, died Aug. 28, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Friends received from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh. Complete obituary in Friday’s paper.



KUSHNER – Freda Inez Burkett

KUSHNER – Freda Inez Burkett, 91, formerly of Geistown, passed away Aug. 28, 2007. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.



MIKESIC – Francis R.

MIKESIC – Francis R., 73, Ebensburg, formerly of Stone Street, Johnstown, died Aug. 28, 2007, at Laurel Crest Manor. Born Aug. 11, 1934, in Johnstown, son of Matthew and Mary (Zahoran) Mikesic. Preceded in death by parents and wife, the former Carlene A. Fabina. Survived by these children: Gary, Washington, Pa.; Linda, wife of Daniel Adkins, Texas; Chris, married to the former Nora Sayers, and Bradley Mikesic, both of Johnstown; and grandchildren, Matthew and Gabrella. A brother of George and Edwin Mikesic, both of Johnstown, and Matthew Mikesic, South Carolina. Retired employee of the Car Shop, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Co. A former union shop plant grievance man for Franklin Local 2635. An avid Steelers and Notre Dame fan. Loved to bet at the racetrack. A member of St. Rochus Catholic Church, where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Charles Amershek. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street, where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday.



REBAR – Nancy Leona

REBAR – Nancy Leona, 66, of Clymer, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, in Latrobe. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at the Bence Funeral Home, 655 Franklin St., Clymer. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of the Resurrection – Heilwood site. Interment will follow in the church cemetery in Camerons Bottom.



REYNOLDS – Donald Marker

REYNOLDS – Donald Marker, 85, Richland Township, died Aug. 28, 2007. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. Friday at Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills.



SHRIFT – Leona M.

SHRIFT – Leona M. “Pee Wee,” 95, Summerhill, died Aug. 28, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church, Summerhill.



Today's Funerals

BOSTON – David E., noon, Long-Contres Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria.

BROPHY – Leona L., 10 a.m., St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown. Stevens Funeral Home Inc., 146 N. Main St., Carrolltown.

GOSSARD – Bernice H. “Bernie,” 11:30 a.m., John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.

KHULA – Joseph M., 10 a.m., SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Windber. William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber.

KLINE – Harold J., 11 a.m., Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.

PISARCIK – Joseph T. “Papa Joe,” 11 a.m., SS. Timothy and Mark Church. Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo.

VALINE – Albert J. “Buster,” 11 a.m., Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Beaverdale.

ZUMOVITCH – William B., DMD, 11 a.m., Stevens Funeal Home Inc., 1004 Fifth Ave., Patton. Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria.

        

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