Published: September 01, 2007 06:34 pm            

Obituaries 09/02/2007

Obituaries 09/02/2007











BROOKS – Dorothy H.

BROOKS – Dorothy H., 90, of Jackson Township, passed on Aug. 31, 2007, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 16, 1917, in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Philip S. and Mary H. (Yearick) Brady. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Brooks; sisters, Barbara Johnston and Phyllis Diehl; and brothers, Joseph and Ronald Brady. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra E., wife of Ronald S. Boring; granddaughters, Cheryl Boberg, Debra Bolinger and Michelle Wright; great-grandchildren, Douglas and Jason Boberg, Candace and Monica Wright, Montana Bolinger, Cody and Shea Wright; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lois Henry; and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, traveling and corresponding with her pen pals. She especially loved spending time with her family and will be remembered for her kind generosity. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh, with the Rev. Barron K. Deffenbaugh officiating. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society, Central Region, Cambria Unit, 351 Budfield St., Johnstown, Pa. 15904 in memory of Dorothy.



CHATMAN – Calvin J.

CHATMAN – Calvin J., 56, of Johnstown, died Aug. 27, 2007. Born Oct. 25, 1950, son of Edward John Sr. and Helen Chatman. Survived by two daughters, Lena Smith of Johnstown and Lisa Singleton of Houston; one sister, Pamela Chatman; and a host of family and friends, who will sadly miss him. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial homegoing service to be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jefferson Memorial Church, William Penn Avenue, Prospect, Bishop Joseph McGauley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Calvin Chatman memorial fund. Moskal Funeral Home, West End, is in charge of arrangements.



EVANS – William R. “Bill”

EVANS – William R. “Bill,” 67, of Colver, was released from this life and flew home to be with the Lord on Aug. 31, 2007. Born March 8, 1940, in Portage, son of the late Francis “Bun” and Helen (Shoemaker) Evans. Survived by wife, Helen (Shaffer) Evans; sons, William Jr. (Maria Frontino) of Woodbridge, Va.; Samuel (Reva Lythgoe) of Stafford, Va.; and Forrest (Darlene Wade) of Manassas, Va.; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Delores McAllister of Hollidaysburg; Mary Lois Rhoades of Morningside, Md.; and brother, Francis “Bunny” Evans Jr. of Easton, Md.; Also survived by brothers-in-law, Tom (Pam) Shaffer of Hollsopple; John (Jeanie) Shaffer, Houston; and sister-in -law, Alice (Dexter) Hill, Ashville, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Retired from the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C., in 1980. Member of Fraternal Order of Police. Bill enjoyed working on the family farm with his wife, where he cared for his mules, pigeons, dogs and also helped with beekeeping activities with 2Cs and a Bee. He especially loved his grandchildren and spending summers with them on the farm. An avid homing pigeon racer and member of the Latrobe Racing Pigeons Club. His last act was to release his pigeons on one final training flight. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Ray Streets Jr. officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.



GILES – Lois E.

GILES – Lois E., 81, Westmont, died Aug. 30, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 20, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Rolla and Ellen Miller. Also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Carl Metzler Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Edgar J. Giles, whom she married June 15, 1947; and children, Harry, Saline, Mich.; Marsha Ann, married to Angelo Adolph; Geoffrey A., married to the former Theresa Karas; and Gretchen R., married to James Smajda, all of Johnstown; grandchildren, Margaret L., married to Mathew Prochaska, Racine, Wisc.; Timothy L. Giles, Virginia Beach, Va.; Jeremy J. Metzler, Salem, Mass.; Sarah Giles and Seth P. Giles, both of Saline, Mich.; Molly M. Giles, Melissa E. Metzler, Abigail E. Smajda, Troy F. Smajda and Jonathan J. Smajda, all of Johnstown; and brothers, David Miller, Johnstown, and Donald Miller, Horseheads, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lois worked as a clerk at Penn Traffic’s Budget Store. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Circle No. 1, a Sunday school teacher, member of the chancel choir for more than 50 years, and loved singing with the Ladies Trio, and serving as a soloist for many years, and at many weddings. One of her joys was babysitting her grandchildren, reading them stories and making their favorite snacks. The yearly calendars she made will be greatly missed. She was slowed by post-polio syndrome in her later years, but still was able to listen and cheer up her friends in their trying times. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary Inc., Downtown, 514 Somerset St., and will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 111 Willow St., for the funeral service, the Rev. Paul Scruton officiating. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to her church.



MONYAK – John Mark

MONYAK – John Mark, 68, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and formerly of Jackson Township, passed away Sept. 1, 2007, at the Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secour Campus. Born Oct. 29, 1938, in Nanty Glo, son of the late John and Irene (Matejovich) Monyak. Survived by his sister, Dorothy Dugan of Ebensburg, and several nephews. John had been employed in the maintenance department at Jackson Township. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era and recipient of the Good Conduct Medal and the Expert Rifle Mortar. He had also served in the U.S. Army Reserves. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. A graveside funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nanty Glo, the Rev. Father Paul Robine officiating. Arrangements by the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg.



SCHERMERHORN – Earl W.

SCHERMERHORN – Earl W., 91, Church of the Brethren Home, Windber, formerly of Seward, died Aug. 31, 2007, at Windber Medical Center. Born July 30, 1916, the son of the late John and Sarah (Talbot) Schermerhorn. Also preceded in death by sisters, Mabel Davis and Agnes Taylor. Survived by wife of 66 years, Doris (Jones) Schermerhorn; son, Richard Schermerhorn, and wife, Linda, Triangle, Va.; daughter, Louise Hawkins, and husband, David, Richfield, Wash.; grandchildren, Dawn Newcomb, Kristian Schermerhorn, Molly and Brett Hawkins and Steven Burdette; and four great-grandchildren. Private visitation and service. Family assisted by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence.



Today's Funeral

HERMAN – Robert C., 2 p.m., John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.

        

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