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Marietta, Georgia Therese Eleanor Kelley Leisy 1926 — 2023 Therese Eleanor Kelley (TEK) Leisy, formerly of Bethesda, MD transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life surrounded by family on Monday, July 3, 2023 following a short illness in Marietta, GA. She was born May 23, 1926 in Greensburg, PA, one of nine children of U.S. Congressman Augustine B. Kelley and Ella Bates Kelley. She married the love of her life, Roland (Hank) Leisy, a USAF pilot in 1953 and was devoted to him for each of their 56 years of marriage. She is survived by their five children: Dr. Robert (Patricia) of West Des Moines, IA; Mary Petrowski (Michael) of Charlotte, NC; William (Claire) of Rosemary Beach, FL; James (Joyce) of Chattanooga, TN; Ann Penner Strubel (Joseph)...

Knoxville, Tennessee Gloria Jean (Smith) Blackwell 1942 — 2023 Blackwell (Smith), Gloria Jean, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Greensburg, PA and Appleton, WI, died peacefully at home with her two loving sons by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 9, 2023. Gloria was always happy and had a smile on her face even during this past year while ill. Gloria was a devoted Christian and attended Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville. She was born on March 24, 1942, in Greensburg, PA to the late Glenn and Ethyl (Simmons) Smith. She graduated from Hempfield Area Sr. High School in 1960. She married Harry Blackwell, her high school sweetheart on January 26, 1962. Gloria worked at West Penn Power Co. after high...

The Villages, Florida Joseph Andew Alyosius Andew Alyosius Strednak 1938 — 2023 Joseph Andrew Aloysius (Joe, Butch, Stred) Strednak, of the Villages, Florida, died after a valiant effort to overcome complications due to Parkinson's Disease on Friday, April 21 at Cornerstone Hospice with his wife and children by his side. He was 84. Joe was born at home in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, on November 23, 1938, to the late Joseph A. and Mary (Kraves) Strednak. He spent his first night in a dresser drawer. Joe was considered a good friend and a cool cat in high school. He graduated from Scott High School in 1956 where he played basketball, baseball, and the cymbals in the Marching Band during football season. He enlisted in the Marine Corps with two of his high school buddies...

Apex, North Carolina Patricia Reid Murdoch 1933 — 2023 Patricia Reid Murdoch, 89, formerly of Brentwood, PA, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023 in Apex, North Carolina. Patricia was born in Catrine, Scotland on May 20, 1933 to the late Thomas and Euphemia McGarry. She emigrated to the United States in 1954, eventually making her home in Pittsburgh where she lived for over 60 years. Patricia worked at The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland for much of her career, in between raising a family, volunteering at the local elementary school library, and serving as a PTA member. She enjoyed baking and the annual family vacation to Niagara Falls, Canada. Patricia and her late husband William met in Niagara Falls in the late 1950's at a...

Naples, Florida Juliana M. Phillips 1947 — 2023 On April 10th, with her family at her bedside, Juliana Phillips died at her home in Naples, Florida. She was 75 and had waged a brave fight against cancer for over a year. Born in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Genevieve (Bralski) and John Orkwis, Juliana graduated from Kiski Area High School in 1965 and attended Robert Morris University before moving to Washington, D.C. to work at the Securities and Exchange Commission. In 1969 she married her high school sweetheart, George Phillips, having first met him when they were together in the 7th Grade. With her infectious laughter and sense of humor, Juliana made friends easily and was always a welcome addition at their...

Rochester, New Hampshire Phyllis (Daley) Bauroth 1934 — 2023 Rochester NH - Phyllis Helen (Daley) Bauroth, 88, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. She was born August 6, 1934, in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; the daughter of Francis and Alice (Gosbell) Daley. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. George Gustov Bauroth, her sister Mavis McKemmish, and her granddaughter Melody Bauroth-Sherman. She is survived by her 9 children: Charles Bauroth and his wife Vicki, Francis Bauroth, Monica Bauroth, Brigid Bauroth, Nicholas Bauroth and his wife Amy, Joshua Bauroth and his wife Catherine, Anastasia Bauroth, Erika Bauroth, and Rebecca Bauroth; grandchildren: Katrina Rodriguez, Julia Bauroth, Alice Bauroth, Ana Bauroth,...

North Branford, Connecticut Geraldine U. Foster 1942 — 2023 Geraldine U. Foster, 80, of North Branford, beloved wife of Johnnie D. Johnson, died January 18, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Foster was born on May 25, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, PA the daughter of Adolph and Julia Bartolomucci. She attended Mary Lawrence Webster College in Washington, DC as well as Mary O'Russell Sage in Troy, NY. She was Vice President at CBT Bank in Hartford and Boston as well as Senior Vice President at Continental Insurance in New York City. She started her pharmaceutical career with Schering-Plough then retiring from Merck Pharmaceutical as a Senior Vice President of Public and Investor Relations. Geraldine adopted and rescued senior cats. She took on over 30 cats...

The Villages, Florida Jack Johnson 1936 — 2022 Jack Benny Johnson of The Villages Florida passed away on Monday 12-26-2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Ligonier PA, where he grew up on a farm with 10 siblings. He worked as carpenter/lather for Pittsburgh local #432. He married the love of his life, Elaine, in 1962 and they lived in Latrobe PA for 40 years, when they retired to The Villages FL in 2003. His passions in retirement were golfing, board/card games, puzzles, and going on trips to the beach with his wife and friends. And desserts-lots of desserts. He was also known for being a handyman around the house. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jennie, and by the following siblings: Ed, Ken, Archie, Ellis, Emil,...

Indianapolis, Indiana Jerry P. Sobota 1955 — 2022 Jerome (Jerry) Patrick Sobota went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022, surrounded by his wife and children, following a short but valiant battle with cancer. Jerry was born March 20, 1955, at Latrobe Hospital in Pennsylvania, to Paul Peter and Virgil Bridge Sobota and raised with his seven siblings in Derry, PA. After high school graduation, Jerry joined the United States Air Force. While stationed in Dayton, Ohio, he attended a Bible study, where he met Joy Louise Sager. They were soon inseparable and would remain so for the next 45 years. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Jerry and Joy were married on August 6, 1977, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1979....

Greencastle, Pennsylvania Donald R. Leyh 1928 — 2022 Donald R. Leyh, age 94, of Greencastle, PA, and formerly of Jeannette, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Born on April 22, 1928, in Jeannette, PA, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Alma (Leonard) Leyh. A veteran, Mr. Leyh served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, serving with Company C, 2nd tank battalion. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; two children, Tom (wife Joanne) and Amy (husband Bill; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a step grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ken. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 1 PM in the Harold...

Germantown, Tennessee John Henry Schwarzmann, Sr. 1938 — 2022 John Henry Schwarzmann, Sr., age 84, husband of Phyllis Guerrieri, passed away September 5, 2022. Memphis Funeral Home - Poplar Chapel 901-725-0100 www.MemphisFuneralPoplar.com

Grafton, West Virginia Charles Earnest Miller 1942 — 2022 Charles Earnest Miller, 80 of Grafton formerly of Greensburg, PA passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Hospice Home in Elkins, WV. He was born in Irwin, PA. March 14, 1942, son of the late Charles Frederick and Margret Lavelle Zetter Miller. Charles owned and operated Miller Masonry. He was known by those who knew him for being a real jokester. He loved to be in the outdoors and hunting. He enjoyed playing cards and riding his Indian Motorcycle. Charles is survived by one, daughter Kimberly Davis (John) Grafton, one step-son, Frank Haelle (Nadine), Irwin,PA., three grandchildren, Joshua Wetter, John Davis JR, Gabriella Davis, step grandchildren, Kyle Haelle (Anna), Jenae Haelle, one...

Portage, Pennsylvania R. Daniel Chelednik 1943 — 2022 Chelednik, R. Daniel - 78 of Portage, passed away on August 14, 2022, peacefully at his daughter, Renee's home in Trafford, PA. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Wilmore. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Veronica (Sulik) Chelednik, his wife, Nancy (Gray) Chelednik, his daughter, Wendy Chelednik and his sister Ruby Moore. Dan is survived by his loving daughter, Renee Rose (John), his granddaughter, Danielle Lahosky and his grandson, Mark Adam Lahosky, Jr., a brother, Edmund Chelednik (Barbara Burda) and several nieces and nephews. After graduating from Portage Area Highschool, Dan, enlisted in the USAF, before being employed by Westinghouse Electric. He loved his...

Leesburg, Virginia Susan Sarp Zanti 1960 — 2022 Susan Sarp Zanti, 61, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 17, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born on September 16, 1960 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania and was predeceased by Donald "Buddy" Sarp (Father) and Patricia Sarp (Mother). Susan is survived by husband, Frank W. Zanti, Jr.; her three children: J. Alexander Noble, Ellen (Noble) Carr and spouse Daniel Carr, Jonathan E. Noble; and stepchildren: Sharon Zanti and spouse Jordan Stutz, and Brian Zanti. She was also the proud grandmother of Nolan and Nathan Carr. Susan loved to write, travel, and spend time with her beloved family. She and Frank shared a love of live...

Tampa, Florida Robert Wesley Peck 1927 — 2022 Robert W. Peck passed away June 15th, 2022. He was born in Chicago, July 15th, 1927, to Margaret Smeltzer and after her death, raised by his grandmother and uncle, Agnes and Harry Smeltzer, in Crabtree, Pennsylvania. Robert enlisted in the US Navy at age 17, during his senior year at Greensburg High School. He served aboard the USS Independence while deployed in the South Pacific. Upon returning from the war, Robert finished high school and, in 1948, began college at the University of Pittsburgh. Continuing studies at John Carroll University, Georgia State University, and University of South Florida, Robert earned advanced degrees in chemistry and philosophy. In Cleveland, Robert met...

Douglasville, Georgia Mary Alice Stauffer 1936 — 2022 Mary Alice Stauffer, 85, of Douglasville, GA passed away on May 29, 2022 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA. Mary Alice was born on December 24, 1936 at home in Arona, PA. She was one of eight children of Ray and Mary Reamer. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Allen Reamer and his wife Mae and Ray Reamer; sisters Evelyn Gibson and her husband Chuck and Nancy Steel and her husband Gene; grandsons Eric Kittiko and Kristopher Cook; and son-in-law Jay Smith. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Larry Stauffer; brothers Barclay Reamer and Ross Reamer and his wife Frieda; sister Sally Lash and her husband Lowell; children Winnie and Paul Kittiko, Randy and Eunice...

Oregon, Wis Henry A. Nelson 1939 — 2022 OREGON, Wis. - Henry A. Nelson, age 82, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Mills, Pa., the son of Lawrence and Freda (Pride) Nelson. Henry is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Betsy (Scott Gilbertson) Nelson; grandson, Kiefer Gilbertson; granddaughter, Skylar Gilbertson; two sisters, Edith Nelson and Edna (John) Logue; and brother, Wayne (Dorothy) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bob (Wilma). Henry graduated from Northern Potter Joint High School in Ulysses, Pa., and West Virginia University in 1964. He married Donna Litterini on Dec. 27, 1967. Henry worked as a mechanical...

Sweetwater, TN Margaret Louise Vinsek Downs 1934 — 2022 Margaret Louise Vinsek Downs December 12, 1934 - March 8, 2022 Surrounded by her Family, Margaret Louise (Pegge) Vinsek Downs, age 87, beloved wife, mother, gran and gigi, of Sweetwater TN, went home victoriously to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 8, at her home in Wood Village. Born December 12, 1934 to Norabelle Vinsek, she was raised near Greensburg, PA by her Uncle Frank and Aunt Janet Vinsek. On December 31, 1951, she married Gerald E. Downs of Mammoth, PA, and together they forged a vital, multi-state ministry that would span several decades. Rev. Downs predeceased his wife in 1997. Earning her degree in Nursing, she offered her heart of compassion in providing care to...

Pinellas Park, FL John Lampkin 1940 — 2022 Pinellas Park, Florida- John Lampkin, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Suncoast Hospice, Bayfront Health Center in St. Petersburg, Florida John was born March 7, 1940 in Laurel Creek, West Virginia to the late James and Violet (Barney) Lampkin. He was a proud veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. John retired from General Motors in Lordstown as a Superintendent after 36 years of employment. He was active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a lifelong member of the VFW and other social organizations. He was a snowbird, splitting his time between Ohio and Florida for the last twenty years. John was an avid Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. When John wasn't...

Rockwood Daniel Harrold 1970 — 2022 Daniel Emery Harrold, 51, of Rockwood, died February 13, 2022 at his home. Born August 17, 1970 in Mt. Pleasant, he is the son of the late Emery L. and Vada (Showman) Harrold. Survived by his wife the former Carla Ann Ringer to whom he was married 21 years, children; Kayla Brougher and husband Caleb of Noblesville, IN, Joshua and Julia Harrold of Rockwood, granddaughter, Briella Nist, twin brother David Harrold of Rockwood, sister Wendy Maga of Bakersville, brother Greg Harrold of Somerset, also nephew and nieces; Zachary Maga, and Lindsay and Emily Harrold. Daniel was a 1988 graduate of Rockwood High School, he worked for the past 31 years as a truck driver for United Dairy, and he...

Somerset, Pennsylvania James Farkosh 1936 — 2022 James Richard Farkosh, 85, of Somerset, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2022 at Meadow Viewing Nursing Center, Berlin. He was born October 11, 1936 in Acme, son of the late Lewis and Agnes (Kantorik) Farkosh. Preceded in death by his parents, and infant brother Harold Edward Farkosh. Survived by his wife Joyce (Romesberg) Dumbauld-Farkosh, sister JoAnn (Richard) Wilson of Murrells Inlet, SC, niece Ann Wilson and nephew David (Lauren) Wilson, sons: Andrew (Amy) Farkosh of Stahlstown, and Randall (Sherry) Farkosh of Ripley, WV, stepson Richard (Michael) Dumbauld, of Markleton, grandchildren; Kristin (Justin) Kinneer, Nicole (Zachary) Kinneer, Matthew Farkosh, and Holly...

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