Westmoreland County PA Obituaries and Death Notices

Davis, (Black), Anna Irene

1978

VIENNA - Mrs William A (Irene A) Davis 65 Davis Drive, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday in Warren General Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Feb. 11, 1913 in Johnstown Pa the daughter of Robert and Jessie Cline Black. Her husband William A. Davis died in 1972. A resident of this area 11 years. Mrs. Davis was a member of Living Messiah Fellowship of Girard. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Charles Barr of Vienna; a brother Richard Black of Brookfield; three sisters; Mrs Betty O'Lenick of Columbiana , Mrs Ruth Caldwell of Masury, Mrs Albert Caldwell of Transfer, Pa and three grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Madasz Funeral Home, Brookfield. Burial will be in Crown Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 tp 9 p.m. today and an hour prior to the service.

Davis, Frank L.

Oct. 4, 1982

DAVIS - Frank L. 90 194 Ninth St. New Florence died Oct 4, 1982 at Mercy Hospital. Born July 28, 1892 in New Florence, son of late James H and Asa Louella (Peoples) Davis. Preceded in death by wife, former Agnes Lynch; brothers, John and Walter C; and sister Bertha Ruhland. Survived by these children; Richard L married to former Mary Jane Walker, Indiana; James H married to former Karin Spiess, Seward; and Jean widow of Victor Hill, New Florence; also eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Twin brother of Harry L., New Florence RD 1. Member of New Florence United Presbyterian Church . Veteran of World War I. Member of Hood-Vanatt Post 307, American Legion. Retired employee of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. R. Paul Beatty. Interment, Fairfield United Presbyterian Cemetery.

Davis, Gertrude A.

July 24, 1980

DAVIS - Mrs Gertrude A. 58 New Florence RD 1 died July 24, 1980 as result of automobile accident. Born Jan. 7, 1922 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Dempsey C. and Gertrude A. (Higgs) Howard. Preceded in death by father, and daughter, Beverly. Survived by mother, Ligonier; husband Walter C. 'Bus' Children Sandra wife of Douglas Hull, New Florence RD 2; Linda Gross, Sharon, wife of James Harnish, and George all of New Florence; and Ricky at home; and foster children Mrs. Violet Chernisky, Cleveland, Ohio, and Dan Bartlebaugh, Cherry Tree, also eight grandchildren. Sister of Walter 'Red' Howard, New Florence RD2 ; Dempsey 'Bill' Howard, Minnesota; John Howard, New Florence RD 1; Mrs. Lillian Rummell, Bolivar RD 1 ; Mrs. Mary Keffer, Ligonier; and Mrs. Alice Rhoades, New Florence RD 1; Member of St. John's Lutheran Church, New Florence. Member of auxiliary to New Florence Post 7022 VFW; New Florence Women's Club; and church bowling league, women's summer bowling league and mixed adults bowling league. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence where service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Kenneth Phelps and the Rev. James Shaver. Interment, Bethel Cemetery.

Davis, Harry L. Sr.

Jan. 14, 1986

Harry L Davis Sr. 93 of New Florence RD 1 died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1986 at Indian Haven Rest Home, Indiana. He was born July 28, 1892 in St. Clair Twp. a son of the late James Harrison and Ada L. (Peoples) Davis. He was a member of the New Florence United Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers John, Walter C., and Twin brother, Frank L., and a sister, Bertha Rhuland. He is survived by his wife Lois E. (Galbraith) Davis; two sons, Alan and Harry L., Jr., both of New Florence RD 1 ; and a daughter, Martha (Mrs. Ivan) Felton of Armagh; eight grandchildren and a great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with the Revs. R. Walter White, and Samuel R. Astolos Jr. officiating. Burial was in Fairfield Cemetery.

Davis, Walter C.

March 16, 1995

DAVIS - Walter C 'Buss' 75 New Florence died March 16, 1995 at home. Born Feb. 3, 1920 in New Florence, son of late John M and Sallie K. (Kells) Davis. Preceded in death by first wife former Gertrude Howard, in 1980, infant daughter, Beverly and brothers William and George Davis. Survived by wife former Stella Dominy, Johnstown and these children; Sandra wife of Douglas Hull, New Florence RD 2; Linda wife of J. Merritt, New Florence, Sharon wife of Timothy Holloway, Ligonier; George married to former Julie Young, Platteville, Colo. and Rickie married to former Donna Wynn, New Florence RD1; and foster children Violet wife of Ron Chernisky, Commodore, and Dan Bartlebaugh married to former Debbie McCullough, Cherry Tree, also nine grandchildren, one great grandchildren, four foster grandchildren and two foster great grandchildren. Brother of Betty Mabon, New Florence and John Davis, Ligonier; also stepmother, Mollie Davis and half-sister, Mary Fritsch, both of Pennsauken, N. J. Member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, New Florence. Veteran of World War II. Life member of VFW Post 7622, New Florence. Member of Hood-Vanatt American Legion Post 307, New Florence, DAV Chapter 2, Johnstown; United We Stand America, and AARP. retired Truck Driver for Chemical Leman . Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home. New Florence, where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Allyn Giuffre. Interment Bethel Cemetery. Military graveside rites by local veterans organizations. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, New Florence or community Nursing Hospice, 119 Walnut St. Johnstown, Pa. 15901.

Decker, Willard F.

Feb. 22, 1978

Millard F. Decker 88 of New Florence died Wednesday Feb. 22 1978 at Lee Hospital. Mr. Decker was born May 30, 1889 in New Florence, the son of the late William and Nettie (Peer) Decker. He was preceded in death by his first wife, the former Elsie Bennett and second wife, the former Jean McAdams. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home. New Florence with the Rev. Harold Himes officiating. Burial was in the West Fairfield Presbyterian Cemetery.

Deemer, Mrs. Annie

"The Apollo Sentinel" (27 March 1908 issue)

DEATH OF MRS. ANNIE DEEMER

"Mrs. Annie, wife of the late Philip A. Deemer, deceased, died at the home of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Edward Stitt, of Oak Hill, on Tuesday, March 23rd, aged 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. The deceased was a member of the United Presbyterian church of this place. She is survived by six children, three sons--P.A Deemer of Brush Valley, Indiana Co., L.T. Deemer of Equitable, and Alex. Deemer of Ford City, and three daughters--Mrs. Mary Howel, of Shady Plain and Mrs. Henry Hazlett and Mrs. James A. Painter, of this place. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening, Rev. R.A. Jamison officiating, Interment at Olivet on Thursday."

Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana County, PA Obituary Clippings File

Mrs. Annie Deemer, widow of the late Philip Deemer, died at her home on Oak Hill, near Apollo, on March 23, aged 81 years. She was born, lived and died in the same community. These children survive: Albert, of Brushvalley; Alexander, of Cochran's Mills; Lemuel, of equitable; Mrs. David Howell and Mrs. James Painter, of Apollo. In 1894 the deceased and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Rev. Jamison, pastor of the U.P. church in Apollo, conducted the funeral services on Thursday and the interment was made in the graveyard at Olivet. ____________________________ Children of PHILIP DEEMER and ANNA BLACK are: 20. i. MARY J.DEEMER, b. 26 Jan 1845; d. Aft. 1908, res. Shady Plain, Armstrong Co. 1908. 21. ii. PHILIP ALBERT DEEMER, b. 1 Jan 1848; d. 30 Nov 1923, Brush Valley, Indiana Co. PA. 22. iii. ALEXANDER B. DEEMER, b. 17 Jul 1849, Armstrong Co. PA; d. 17 Apr 1915, Armstrong Co. PA. iv. SARAH BELLE DEEMER, b. 18 Apr 1853; d. 25 Jun 1874; m. ISRAEL GEORGE. 23. v. LYDIA MALISSA DEEMER, b. 17 May 1856; d. 13 Jan 1924, Apollo, Armstrong Co. PA. 24. vi. LEMUEL T. DEEMER, b. 26 Jan 1858; d. 1941. vii. JOHN C. DEEMER, b. 13 Nov 1861; d. 26 Dec 1883. 25. viii. MIRIAM H. DEEMER, b. 24 Mar 1864; d. 25 Dec 1887, bur. Olivet U.P. Graveyard. 26. ix. ELLEN MARGARET DEEMER, b. 30 Aug 1867; d. 13 May 1932, Apollo, Armstrong Co. PA.

Deemer, Charles R.

Pittsburgh Live.com Jan. 13, 2005

Charles R. Deemer, 62 of Bolivar RD1 died Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2005 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born April 18, 1942, in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late James and Gladys Laughner Deemer. Charles had been employed at Idlewild Park for over 47 years, having begun working there when he was 15. He was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. He was the secretary-treasure of the Fort Palmer Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Peggy S. Deemer of Amherst, N.Y.; a son Russell C. (and his wife, Kristi) Deemer of Bolivar RD1; two grandchildren, Breana and Ethen Deemer, a sister, Jane Eicher, of New Florence; a brother, James N. Deemer of Ligonier; and his mother-in-law, Agnes Tantlinger, of Bolivar RD1. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Jane Tantlinger Deemer in 1989. Friends will be received Sunday from noon to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. 144 E. Main St., Ligonier. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jim Tomb officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Fort Palmer Presbyterian church, RD1, Box 289A, Bolivar, Pa. 15923.

Donald Blair Deemer

Jan 4, 2000

Donald Blair "Hat" Deemer, 46, of Avonmore, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1953, in Salina, a son of Blair V. and Marjorie L. Bortz Deemer of Salina Perrysville Road. He had been employed for 20 years as a roll turner with National Roll in Avonmore. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survived by his parents; two daughters, Samantha Lynn Augusta and Lindsay Dawn Deemer, both of Avonmore; a sister, Anna Mae Sokolowski and her husband, Dave, of Natrona Heights; two brothers, Robert A. Deemer and his wife, Renisa, of Cape Cod, Mass., and William L. ``Bill'' Deemer and his wife, Virginia, of Salina; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home Ltd., 400 Indiana Ave., Avonmore. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Friday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Peter Bortz, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Apollo, officiating. Interment will follow at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.

Deemer, Mrs. Earl R.(Rosalie)

March 14, 1980

Mrs. Earl R. (Rosalie) Deemer 46, of West Bolivar, died Friday March 14, 1980, at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Mrs. Deemer was born Dec. 16, 1933 in Climax a daughter of the late Frank and Christine (Muir) Carmichael. She is survived by her husband, Earl R. and these children; Mrs. Karen Lea Phillips of West Bolivar; Matthew J of Virginia Beach, Va.; Wade E. of Norfolk, Va.; Vicky Ann, Sandra Jo and Clinton J. all at home. She was a sister, of Mrs. Georgia Thiel of Highland Park, N.J.; James of New Jersey; Mrs. Bernice Wilson of El Paso, Texas; Betty, John and Mrs. Mary Vrable, all of Johnstown. Funeral services were held Monday, at the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, with the Rev. Jerry Pugh officiating, Arrangements were by Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery.

Deemer. Elizabeth M.

Jan.12, 1995

Elizabeth M. Deemer 78 of Bolivar died Thursday Jan. 12, 1995 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown. Mrs. Deemer was born Aug. 24, 1916 in Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Jacob and Jane Shank Yeager. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Bolivar and the Daughters of America. Surviving are children Mrs. Earl (Katherine) Lear, Bolivar, Mrs. William (Sharon) Nixon, Robinson and James, New Florence; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister and brothers Dorothy Biss and Leonard, Bolivar RD 1, George, Tucson and Samuel, New Florence RD2. She was preceded in death by her husband James Elmer in 1972; her son David Aaron; her brothers John, Thomas, Charles and Edward; her sisters Bessie, and Nellie Saunders. Services were held Monday at McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar, Rev. Kevin Yeager officiating. Interment was in Westview Cemetery, Bolivar.

Deemer, George Alvin

Feb. 14, 1991

George Alvin Deemer 64 of Bolivar RD 1 died Thursday Feb. 14, 1991 in Mercy Hospital , Johnstown. Mr Deemer was born May 14, 1927 in Bolivar, son of the late George and Mae Garland Deemer. A retired Bethlehem Steel employee, he belonged to the Bolivar First Church of Christ and Robinson VFW, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife Constance R Ritenour Deemer; four children Donna L. Alexandria, Va., Mrs. George (Barbara) Zimmerman, New Florence, Gary R., Bolivar RD1 and David A. at home; three grandchildren. Also surviving are four brothers, Ralph L., Virginia Beach, Earl R., Bolivar RD 1, Willard L., New Florence and Donald L., Bolivar. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Services were held Saturday at McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar, Michael G Yuhas officiating. Interment followed in Fort Palmer Cemetery, Fairfield Twp. Memorial donations were suggested to Tri-Community Ambulance Association , Bolivar.

Deemer, George Lincoln

Aug. 20, 1995

George Lincoln Deemer 77, of Boonsboro, MD died Sunday Aug. 20, 1995 at Reeders Memorial Home, Boonsboro. Mr Deemer was born March 20, 1918 in Bolivar, son of the late William Henry and Mary Ethel Jones Deemer. He was an Army veteran and retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot in 1978. He attended Battlefield Bible Church. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Stiles Deemer; two children, Joyce Winters of Fairplay, MD and John of Carlisle, PA. Two brothers, Frank of Bolivar and John of Blairsville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Heberlig; four sisters, Rachel Reivie, Margaret Bernabo, Mary and Martha; three brothers, Philip, Charles Robert and Henry; a grandchild. Services were held Aug. 23, Hagerstown, MD. Rev. Alfred M. Gallaher officiating. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery. Memorial donations were suggested to Reeders Memorial Home, 141 S. Main St., Boonsboro, MD. 21713.

Deemer, James E.

mar 23, 2000

Retired Johnstown Steel worker, survived by his wife, four children.

James E Deemer, 64 New Florence, died May 23, 2000 at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born Oct. 9, 1935 in Bolivar, son of the late James Elmer and Elizabeth M. (Yeager) Deemer. He also was preceded in death by his brother, David Aaron. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Geraldine "Dooker" four children, James "Dave". and his wife Shan Alcorn, New Florence RD 1, and Fred, Mrs. Gary (Jane Ann) Bash and Mrs. David (Kelly) Brendlinger, all of New Florence. Also his grandchildren, Anna Jane, Robert Keshia, Kayla, Derek, Raven and Cheyenne; his sisters Kathryn Lear, Bolivar and Sharon Nixon, Robinson. He was retired from Johnstown America Corp., Car Shop, and was a former employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp., Johnstown Plant. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Roger Roadman officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery.

Deemer, James N.

Pittsburgh Live.com Dec. 4, 2005

James N. Deemer, 71, of Ligonier died very unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 at his home. He was born July 15, 1934 in Fairfield Twp. a son of the late James and Gladys Laughner Deemer. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a coal miner by the former Florence Mining Co. He had also worked for 24 years for Allegheny Foundry in Bolivar. After retirement, he enjoyed driving deliveries for the Pie Shoppe in Laughlintown. He was a member of the Fort Palmer Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed spending time in his garage working on vehicles for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Anna Telford Deemer; two daughters, Pamela Ann Deemer (and her fiance, Timothy Rusin) and Kelly J. Horner (and her husband Thomas), all of Youngstown; two sons, Randy L. (and his wife Penny) Deemer of St. Mary's and Brian L (and his wife Jennifer) Deemer, of Bolivar, nine grandchildren; and a sister, Jane Eicher (and her husband John) of New Florence. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles R. Deemer and infant Twins, Carl and Clyde Deemer; and a grandson. Aaron Rusin who died last year in Iraq while serving his country. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc. 144 E. Main St., Ligonier, where a celebration of Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Homer Tantlinger officiating. Interment will follow in Menoher Memorial park. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the charity of one's choice.

Deemer, Linus Alvy

World War II Veteran

Nov. 1, 2003

Linus Alvy Deemer, 85 of New Alexandria died Saturday Nov. 1, 2003 in his residence. He was born Sept. 5, 1918, in Bairdstown, a son of the late Isaac and Harriet Lucinda (Rupert) Deemer. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from the Tribune-Review in Greensburg, where he worked in the mail room. Linus was a member of New Alexandria United Methodist Church. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lulu Marsh and Margaret Shirley and two brothers, Edward and Lawrence Deemer. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Mrs. Irene Yacobucci Deemer of New Alexandria; two sons, Stanley R. Deemer of New Alexandria and George A. Deemer and his wife Kathy of Derry; two daughters, Mary E. and husband Dean A. Sheffler of New Alexandria and Lucinda L. and husband James Nicely of Latrobe; 11 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The P. David Newhouse Funeral home, corner of Church and Washington streets, New Alexandria, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Deemer, Wade Evan

Aug. 24, 2002

DEEMER - Wade Evan 41, West Chester, Pa. formerly of Bolivar, died Aug. 24, 2002. Preceded in death by mother, Rosalie. Survived by wife, Patti; son James and Daniel, both of Gap, PA; father, Earl; stepmother, Connie, both of Bolivar; sisters, Karen Hartman; and Vicky Thompson, both of New York; and Sandra Ferretti, Greensburg; and brothers, Matthew and Clinton, both of Virginia. Private memorial service will be held in Bolivar. Arrangements by Dellavecchio Funeral Home, West Chester.

Dominy, Margaret E.

May 12, 1994

Margaret E. Dominy 70 of New Florence RD 1 formerly of Robinson, died Thursday May 12, 1994 at Conemaugh Hospital , Johnstown. Mrs. Dominy was born Dec. 7, 1923 in Bolivar, daughter of the late Jerry A. and Bessie Little Lear. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Robinson, and the Robinson VFW Post of which she was a president. Surviving are children Richard, Lyme, Conn., Mrs. (Patricia) Payne, Greenville, S. C. and Mrs. Randolph (Janice) Payne, New Florence; seven grandchildren; sisters and brother Jean Miller, Atlanta, Shirley Stokes and Linda Shetler, Robinson and Wilbert, Bolivar. She was preceded in death by her husband Emanuel E. on July 13, 1963; her brother Jerry 'Junior', her sister Sara Miller. Services were held Monday at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, Rev. Kenneth S. Custer officiating. Interment was in Blairsville Cemetery.

Donahue, Alberta

Dec. 19, 2002

Alberta Donahue, 88, of Robinson died Thursday Dec. 19, 2002 at home. She was born Sept. 11, 1914 in West Wheatfield Twp. daughter of Abraham and Martha Timmeney Boring. She was a member of Robinson Church of the Brethren. Duane Boring VFW Post 93100 Ladies Auxiliary, Robinson, and Charles Sutton American Legion Post 128 Ladies Auxiliary, Bolivar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Donahue; a grandson, Charles Edward Nicholson; three brothers, Duane, Michael and Earl Boring; six sisters, Beatrice Gibson, Mary Belle Lear, Pauline Leary, Grace Howsare, Hilda Rodkey, and Florence Boring, and a son-in-law, James Hall. She is survived by a son, Harry Donahue (and his wife, Patricia) of Blossburg, Barbara Hall and Kathy (Mrs. Terry) Stephens, both of Robinson, and Debbie (Mrs. Charles) Nicholson of Blairsville; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; a sister Sylvia Kennison of Smithfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with Pastor Farrel Abraham officiating. Burial was in Germany Lutheran Cemetery.

Durham, Leona 'Norie'

Aug. 30, 2005

Devout Jehovah's Witness resided in New York, was born in New Florence.

Leona 'Norie' Black Durham 60 a devoted Jehovah's Witness, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, died Tuesday Aug. 30, 2005 at her Batavia, N.Y. home. She was born Sept. 1, 1944 in New Florence, a daughter of Leonard and Florence Crawford Black. Survivors include three daughters, Tami and husband Terry Bischoff of Basom, N.Y., Justin and husband Roy Brendlinger of Joesphine, Marcy and husband Bruce Prentice Jr. of Batavia, N.Y.; a son Scott of Basom, N.Y. Also 10 grandchildren, David, Billy, Terry Jr., Adreann, Kalen, Matthew, Joshua, katlyn, Bruce III, and Jordan; Great- grandchildren Payton and Ayden; sister Betty Redilla, Blairsville and Virginia and husband James Laskey, Elba, N.Y. ; many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Tina Durham and sister of the late Jean and Raymond 'Sonny' Black. Services were held at C.B. Beach and Son Mortuary in Corfu, N.Y.

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