Published: September 09, 2007 06:46 pm            

Obituaries 09/10/2007

Obituaries 09/10/2007











BERCHICK – Joseph

BERCHICK – Joseph, 84, Hollsopple, died Sept. 9, 2007. Arrangements by Hoffman Funeral Home, Davidsville, are incomplete.



KEIM – Charles W.

KEIM – Charles W., 86, Davidsville, died peacefully after an extended illness, Sept. 7, 2007, at Laurel View Village. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Rd., Davidsville. Viewing also from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Maple Spring Church. Interment, Maple Spring Cemetery with graveside military rites. Donations in Charlie’s memory may be given to Laurel View Village Disaster Fund, 2000 Cambridge Dr., Davidsville, Pa. 15928.



KRENTZ – Catherine Jean

KRENTZ – Catherine Jean, 87, went to meet the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Catherine was a resident of the Donahoe Manor Nursing Home in Bedford, Pa. She was a former resident of Richland Towers and a longtime resident of the Hornerstown section of Johnstown. Catherine was born May 20, 1920, in Johnstown, the daughter of William Henry Slick and Helen Jean (Stearn) Slick. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francis William Krentz; daughter-in-law, Noreen (Skasko) Krentz; and sister, Margaret Gray. Catherine is survived by sons, Frank W. Krentz, and wife, Myra Whysong-Krentz, of Pavia, Bedford County; and Martin J. Krentz, and wife, Judith (Leimbacher) Krentz, of Fishertown, Bedford County. Also surviving are grandchildren, John P. Krentz, and wife, Nancy (Dobson) Krentz, of York, Pa.; Kimberly (Krentz) Broberg, and husband, Christopher Broberg, of Stafford, Va.; and Kerri Krentz of Elizabethtown, Pa. Catherine had three great-grandchildren, Justin, Johnathon and Jillian Krentz, of York, Pa. Step-granddaughter, Katie M. Whysong also survives. Catherine is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Catherine was a former beautician in Johnstown and a longtime cherished homemaker. She was a graduate of Johnstown High School and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Johnstown. She was the last remaining member of her immediate family. At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation. There will be a private funeral service at the Henderson Funeral Home, East Hills, with the Rev. Douglas Friant, of the Bedford Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown.



MUSSER – Doris E. “Dorie”

MUSSER – Doris E. “Dorie” Musser, age 66, passed away at home on Sept. 7, 2007, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will deeply be missed by her family and friends. Dorie was born March 27, 1941, in Hollsopple, to Clarence, who preceded her in death, and Ruth Brown of Hollsopple. Dorie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Donald; children, Denise Musser, Debra (Scott) DeMarco and Darren (Laurie) Musser; four grandchildren, Renee and Trevor DeMarco, Tyler and Troy Musser; her mother, Ruth; and a brother, Tom (Louise) Brown of Hollsopple. She was a member of Eastside Grace Brethren Church, a homemaker for many years and then for the last 10 years, was employed by National Middle School Association as an administrative assistant. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the Pfeifer Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Church at 7510 E. Broad St, Blacklick, with Pastor Chip Heim officiating. Burial will be in Glen Rest Memorial Estate. The family suggests contributions to Home Reach Hospice or to Eastside Grace Brethren Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.pfeiferfuneral.com.



NEMETH – Albert

NEMETH – Albert, 74, Johnstown, died Sept. 8, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. Arrangements by Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home. Complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s paper.



SPANGLER – Ray Gohn

SPANGLER – Ray Gohn, 82, Somerset, formerly of Shanksville, died Sept. 8, 2007, at Somerset Hospital. Born March 18, 1925, in Shanksville, son of LeRoy and Mabel (Gohn) Spangler. Preceded in death by parents; and brother-in-law, Marshal Urban. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Gladys (Miller) Spangler; children, Cheryl Spangler of Somerset; Jerry, married to Susan (Mahler) Spangler, of Davidsville; Jon, married to Evelyn (Windsor) Spangler, Richardson, Texas; grandchildren, Jessica and Steven Spangler, Richardson, Texas; Jenna and Jonathan Mahler, Philadelphia; brother and sister-in-law, James and Sally Spangler, Somerset; sister, Dorothy Urban, Geiger; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Kenneth W. Saylor, New Lexington; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Nancy Miller, Berlin; Lester and Ruth Miller, Friedens; Dolores and William Eckman, LaPlata, Md.; Neil and Ruby Miller, Somerset; step-brother and wife, Thomas and Betty Anderson, Somerset; step-sister and husband, Barbara and Paul Hackett, Hampton, Va. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A 1943 graduate of Shanksville Stonycreek High School, retired Stonycreek Township dairy farmer and former secretary for Stonycreek Township supervisors. A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Shanksville. Charter member of Shanksville American Legion Post 911 and Shanksville Volunteer Fire Department He was past American Legion county commander (1970), a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1801, and the Somerset Hospital Parkinson’s Support Group. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. Viewing from noon until service at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Shanksville, Rev. Robert Way officiating. Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park. Military rites by Somerset County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to St. Mark Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 130, Shanksville, Pa. 15560 or the charity of your choice.



WINGARD – David E.

WINGARD – David E., 68, Richland Township, passed away Sept. 7, 2007, at home. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Donald E. Krestar. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum. David was loved by all who knew him.



ZEIGLER – Donald C. “Goose”

ZEIGLER – Donald C., “Goose,” 70, Berlin, beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend to all, went to be with the Lord Sept. 8, 2007, at Somerset Hospital. Born Dec. 15, 1936, in Lambertsville, son of Fred Sr. and Hazel (Beal) Zeigler. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Fred Jr. Survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Marian Good; son, Donald A., and wife, the former Sally Musser, Berlin; grandson, Donald A. Jr.; and granddaughter, Joanna. Brother of Jean, married to Robert Hockensmith, Hagerstown, Md. Brother-in-law of Dolores Zeigler, Uniontown; William J. Good, and wife, Edna, Berlin; and Barbara, married to Harry Pacifico, Warren, Ohio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A 1955 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School, where he was an outstanding basketball player and held the county scoring record for many years. Retired carpenter for Darr Construction. He was a member of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Macdonaldton; Carpenter’s Union 1419; Berlin Coffee Club; Mountain Field and Stream Club, Roxbury; and the New Baltimore Sportsmen’s Club. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Macdonaldton, the Rev. James Dugan officiating. Committal, St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, 247 High St., Meyersdale, Pa. 15552.



Monday's Funerals

BAKER – Catherine A., 10 a.m., St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown. Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Carrolltown.

BORSI – Dorothy M., 11 a.m., Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork.

CAMERON – Betty, 11 a.m., Moskal Funeral Home, West End.

ESTEP – Sydnie Nicole, 11 a.m., St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Cresson. Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.

HENRY – Patricia (Nelson), 1 p.m., Frank Duca Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, corner of Jackson and Locusts streets.

HILTY – Edward R., 11 a.m., Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh.

LAYMAN – Cecil C., 11 a.m., John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave.

MARGUCCI – Guy, 10 a.m., St. John Gualbert Cathedral. Frank Duca Funeral Home, Westmont Chapel, 1622 Menoher Blvd.

SHAFFER – Julia, 6 p.m., Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Chandler Avenue.

SIMASEK – Mary (Saula), 11 a.m., Bowser-Ondriezek Funeral Home, Nanty Glo.

        

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