Published: August 31, 2007 12:00 am            

Obituaries 09/01/2007

EVANS - William R. "Bill"

EVANS - William R. "Bill," 67, Colver, passed away Aug. 31, 2007, at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Husband of Helen (Shaffer) Evans. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Complete obituary in Sunday's paper.



GILES -?Lois E.

GILES -?Lois E., 81, Westmont, died Aug. 30, 2007. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., downtown. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church. Complete obituary in Sunday's paper.



HERMAN - Robert C

HERMAN - Robert C., died at his home in Johnstown on Aug. 30, 2007. Born in Philipsburg, son of the late Frederick Harold and Rubye Gwendolyn (Ammerman) Herman. Survived by wife, Diane Blanset Herman; brother, Fred H. Herman, and wife, Barbara, of Philipsburg; son, Jeffrey C. Herman, and wife, Kim, of Grass Valley, Calif.; and granddaughters, Brook Ashley Herman and Heather Joy Herman, both of Grass Valley. Also survived by cousin, Joyce Anderson, of Clearfield. A 1948 graduate of the Philipsburg High School. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, 1951 to 1953. His career with the Pennsylvania Electric Co. began in 1954 in Philipsburg, and concluded after 36 years in 1990 as safety/OSHA and health manager for the Generating Division, Johnstown. Following retirement, Bob and Diane traveled and focused on gardening. Bob was a recognized grower of dahlias, which he shared with many people. A 50-year member of Moshannon Lodge 391, F--AM, of Philipsburg. Also a 50-year member of Valley of Williamsport Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Member of Jaffa Shrine AAONMS. Life member of Elks BPOE and Hope Fire Company, Philipsburg. Viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., Johnstown, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with pastor Charles Shaffer and the Rev. Don Sease. Entombment will be held at the convenience of the family at Richland Mausoleum. Donations may be made to Beulah United Methodist Church youth programs, 716 Bedford St., Johnstown, Pa. 15902.



KRISE - Mr. Robert T.

KRISE - Mr. Robert T., 80, Fiske, Fallentimber R.D., died Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at his residence. He was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Fallentimber, a son of the late John C. and Estella C. (Hartley) Krise. On Feb. 14, 1948, in Coalport, he married Bernice Glass, who survives along with four daughters, Karen S. (Bruce) Cutter of Columbia, Mo.; Cheryl J. (David) Hollen of Glasgow; Robin C. (Ronald) Milchak of Carrolltown; and Brenda K. (Ronald) Passanita of Fallentimber; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Hartley, and three sisters, Helen Beers, Hazel Beers and Ann. He served in the Army as a staff sergeant during World War II. He enjoyed woodworking, hiking, reading and his dog, Katie. He retired in 1992 as a supervisor from L.S. Fiore in Altoona and had been a self-employed carpenter. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. Monday until time of service at 11 a.m. at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with Pastor Jon Hommer officiating. Interment in Beaver Valley Cemetery, Flinton.



REBER - Edward Todd "Ted"

REBER - Edward Todd "Ted," 39, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and formerly of Patton, passed away Aug. 27, 2007, in Colorado Springs. Born June 5, 1968, in Bristol, Pa., son of Edward Lynn and Irene (Hudak) Reber. He is survived by his mother of Colver; father of Patton; brother, Randal Thomas, and sister-in-law, Karen, of North Yorkshire, England; niece, Brianna Katelyn Reber; paternal grandfather, Vincent Reber, of Nicktown R.D.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Ted was a career man with the U.S. Army Reserve, having served in the Engineer's Battalion and attained the rank of E-6 Staff Sergeant. He had been stationed in Johnstown, Indiana and Colorado Springs, and had recently completed a tour of duty in Iraq. A graduate of Cambria Heights High School, he also had attended Cambria County Area Community College and Colorado Tech, as well as being a graduate of the Triangle Technical Institute. An avid motorcycle enthusiast, he was a member of the Victory Motorcycle Club and Extramile Motorcycle Club. Also a member of Post 9669 American Legion in Colorado Springs. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Roger Johnson officiating. Interment at Lloyd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory may be made to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 or the Animal Rescue League of Western PA at 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206.



SISITKI - Rudy G. Sr.

SISITKI - Rudy G. Sr., 82, of Bolivar, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Saturday, March 28, 1925, in Bolivar, a son of the late Andrew and Susan Beli Sisitki. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he had been employed as a coal miner for the former Consol Energy (R--P) for over 37 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army Air Force. He attended Bolivar United Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Bolivar American Legion 128 and the New Florence Senior Citizens Center. In his spare time, he loved to hunt and was widely known as an outstanding dancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty James Sisitki; three daughters, Carol Sue Dodson (and her husband, Archie) and Donna "Mitzi" West (and her husband, David), all of Bolivar, and Paula Barriss (and her husband, Dean) of Blairsville; six sons, Rudolph G. Jr. (and his wife, Linda) of New Florence, William K. (and his wife, Kim) of Bolivar, Gary R. (and his wife, April) of Latrobe, Arthur W. (and his wife, Carol) of Bolivar, Bradley J. (and his wife, Denise) of Clinton, Utah, and Craig M. (and his wife, Jodi) of Robinson; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Julie Nessen of New York, Annie Gintert of Colorado, Helen Yontz of Pennsylvania and Mary Friedel of Maryland. In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Sisitki; two grandchildren, Jon and Bradley John Sisitki; two sisters, Sue Bernabo and Pauline Muir; and two brothers, Andrew and Joseph Sisitki. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., 536 Market St., Bolivar, where a celebration of Rudy's life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, with Pastor James Sunseri officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Bolivar Westview Cemetery.







Today's Funerals

CHURCHEY - Ramona E. "Monie," 11 a.m., Westmont Church of the Brethren, 2301 Sunshine Ave. John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.

FELTON - Viola J., 1 p.m., Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh.

MALEC - Mildred "Midge," 9 a.m., SS. Casimir and Emerich Catholic Church. Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street.

PROBERT - Eugene J. "Gene," 9 a.m., Meek -- Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber.

SCEHNET - Richard Leroy "Dick," noon, Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber.

        

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