Westmoreland County PA Obituaries and Death Notices

Gaal, John G.

Connellsville Courier
December 3, 1926

John G. Gaal, Sr., 76 years, died on Thursday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock in his home in West Newton. He had been in ill health for about a year and bedfast for the past three years. His wife is in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh where she was admitted four weeks ago today for treatment. Although Mrs. Gaal is convalescing, it was deemed advisable not to tell her of her husband's death until today. Mr. Gaal was born in Germany on October 23, 1850 and came to this country 53 years ago, locating first in Cleveland. From there he came to West Newton where he had been a resident for the past 51 year. He had been employed as a miner for many years in that section by the Pittsburgh Coal Company and was pensioned three years ago. Mr. Gaal was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and also the Loyal Order of Moose in West Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Gaal celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Gaal, Mr. Gaal is survived by four sons, John G., Jr., and Frank of Connellsville; Charles J., Dawson and James of Youngstown, Ohio; Six daughters, Mrs. Hannah Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth, wife of Victor Lauerman and Margaret, wife of Abraham Taylor, West Newton, and Miss Josephine Gaal, at home. Frances, wife of Albert Cerutti, of New Castle, and Mary, wife of E. G. Wadsworth of Glassport; 17 grandchildren, one great grandson and one brother, Samuel, last heard from in Nebraska. John G. Gaal, Jr., left this morning on No. 7 and Mrs. John G. Gaal and Mrs. Charles J. Gaal, the latter of Dawson will leave later today for West Newton.

Galbraith, Harold W.

Feb. 17, 1984

GALBRAITH - Harold W. 48, New Florence RD 1, died Feb. 17, 1984 at Lee Hospital. Born Nov. 9, 1935, in Johnstown, son of Charles W. and Olive R. (Robinson) Galbraith. Survived by parents, New Florence RD 1; widow, former Romayne Henderson; and children, Hal, married to Robin Barnard, Gillette, Wyo., and Kimberly, wife of Kevin Fuller, New Florence RD 1; also grandson, Kenneth Galbraith. Brother of Charles R. and Lucille Heming, both of New Florence RD 1. member of Fort Palmer United Presbyterian Church, where he was lifetime elder. Member of Blairsville Acacia Lodge 355, F. & A. M.; Sandy Bottom Sportsmen's Club; and Bethlehem Steel Roll Turners Club. Served in Navy Reserves for eight years. 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 at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. William R. Jacobs. Interment, Fairfield Cemetery. Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Galbraith, Olive L.

Nov. 19, 1987

Olive L. (Mrs. Charles W.) Galbraith, 86, of New Florence RD 1,died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1987, at home. She was born Nov. 4, 1901 in West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County, a daughter of the late Andrew L. and Nora (Campbell) Robinson. She was a member of New Florence United Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold; an infant son; and 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles W. Galbraith; a son, Charles R. of New Florence RD 1; two daughters, Lucille (Mrs. Charles) Heming and Romayne Galbraith, both of New Florence RD 1; nine grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with the Rev. H. Walter White officiating. Burial was in West Fairfield Cemetery.

Gamble, Joyce A. Lear

LPN at Johnstown Hospital member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, NF

May 28, 2000

Joyce A. Gamble 45, of New Florence RD 3 died Sunday, May 28, 2000, at her home. The daughter of Paul E. and Annie Barbus Lear, she was born Feb. 12, 1955, in Johnstown. Mrs. Gamble was a licensed practical nurse at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. She was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, New Florence. She is survived by her parents, her husband, Robert A.; a son, Eric B., of Lewistown; a daughter, Valerie S., State College. Also three brothers: Paul E. Jr., Robinson, Kevin of Carnegie, and Craig of Ephrata. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sheila Ann. A funeral service was held Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Rev. John J. McClure officiating. Interment in Germany Lutheran Cemetery, West Wheatfield Twp., Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence in charge. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, New Florence, or to the American Cancer Society.

Gamble, Margaret J.

Aug. 15, 2005

GAMBLE - Margaret J. "Meg" 93 of Bolivar died Monday Aug. 15, 2005, in Close to Home Personal Care Center, Bolivar. She was born Thursday, Aug. 24, 1911, in Fairfield Twp., a daughter of the late Elmer and Molly West Lear. She was a member and former Sunday school teacher for the First Church of Christ in Bolivar. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Romayne) Altimus of Bolivar RD 1, and Margie Russell of Annandale, PA., and a son, Michael B. Gamble of Chandler, Ariz., 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Blair M. Gamble, in 1989; a son Eugene Gamble; a granddaughter, Melody Gamble; a son-in-law, David Russell; three sisters; Florence Lear, Hazel Schrover and Edith "Sis" Busch; and 10 brothers; Clyde, William, Frank, Alvin, Benjamin, Samuel, Vincent, Robert, Donald and Earl Lear. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., 536 Market St. Bolivar. Services will be held at Bolivar First Church of Christ, Thursday at 11 a.m., with Evangelist Jack C. Prentice officiating. Interment will follow in the Fort Palmer Cemetery.

Gamble, Wilda M. A.

Funeral card:

SERVICES FOR
Wilda M. A. Gamble
Austin, Pa, R. D.
BORN
May 16, 1905
Bolivar, PA
DIED
April 1, 1947
Austin, Pa R. D.
SERVICES HELD
April 4, 1947
2:00 P.M. Harry James Res.
Bolivar, PA
2:30 P.M. 1st Church of Christ
Bolivar, PA
CLERGYMAN
Rev. Randall
INTERMENT
Bolivar, PA.

Garland, Albert L.

May 5, 1996

Bolivar native retired from Elliott Co., belonged to CMA Church.

Albert L. Garland 80 of Greensburg died Sunday, May 5, 1996 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Mr. Garland was born May 20, 1915 in Bolivar, son of the late John and Margaret (Long) Garland. He was a retired employee of the Elliott Company of Jeannette, and was a member of the Greensburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Survivors include three sons and a daughter, Robert and his wife Lorraine, Ashtabula, Ohio, William and wife Beverly and John and wife Linda, both of Greensburg, and Mrs. Blair (Jean) Crusan, Bolivar. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren; Also surviving are a brother and a sister, Raymond and Sarah Henderson, both of Bolivar. Services were held Tuesday in Greensburg, Revs. D. Roy and William Underwood officiating. Interment was in St. Clair Cemetery, Hempfield Twp.

Garland, Erma Marie

April 17, 1997

Erma Marie Garland 72 of Bolivar RD 1 died Thursday, April 17, 1997 at Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Nov. 29, 1924 in West Bolivar, a daughter of the late Wesley and Lena (Muir) Stiffey. She was a member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Daniel Garland Sr.; three brothers, John Delbert, Warren Edward and Charles Richard "Dick"; and a sister, Constance Fay. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. Bernard) Sapp of New Florence RD 2, and Sandra (Mrs. John) Deyarmin of Bolivar RD 1; two sons, Henry D. Garland Jr. and his wife Edna of Bolivar, and Robert John Garland of Waynesburg; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; seven sisters, Naomi Jean Kelly of Virginia; Roberta Jane West of Pitcairn; Alma Stipcak of Blacklick; Shirley Higgins of Pitcairn; Janet Hall of Bolivar; Lena Warr of Blacklick; Hazel Poth of Coral; and four brothers, William Stiffey of Wilmerding; Francis "Dewey" Stiffey of Blairsville RD 1; and Wesley and Wayne Stiffey, both of Pitcairn. Funeral service was held Monday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, with the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Arrangements by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral home, New Florence.

Garland, D. Ben

Dec. 4, 2001

GARLAND - D. Ben 70 Pottstown formerly of Sadsburyville, died Dec. 4, 2001 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.Born in Bolivar son of late Raymond F. and Aileen (Muir) Garland. A resident of Pottstown for the past six years he had lived in Sadsburyville for over 40 years. He was a heavy equipment operator having retired in 1993. He enjoyed buying selling and repairing heavy machinery. Survived by children, Carol A. Deatrick, Parkesburg; Donald J. Garland, Lancaster; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Rita Ressler, Seward; and Betty Ferri, Judy Lindsey and Sally McClain all of Robinson; brothers, Raymond Garland and Allen Garland both of Robinson; and special companion, Marjorie Luciana, Pottstown. Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at noon Saturday, December 15, at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 428 Extons Commons, Exton, Pa. 19341

Garland, Elsie Mae (James)

May 3, 1962

GARLAND - Mrs. Elsie M. 73, Bolivar died at 9:15 a.m. May 3, 1962 at home of daughter at Blairsville. Born July 9, 1888 in Fairfield Twp. daughter of Jacob and Mary (Davis) James. Preceded in death by husband, George C, July 25, 1960, and daughter Ethel. Survived by these children: Mrs. Edna Forsythe, Mars, Pa. ; Arthur, Kenneth and Mrs. Irene Shetler all of Bolivar; Paul E., Latrobe RD5, Russell and Mrs. Betty Bush both of Robinson;and Miss Norma 227 N. Morrow Street, Blairsville; 29 grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren; 2 sisters ; Mrs Gertrude Forsha, Blairsville and Mrs. Myrtle Garland Bolivar.Charter member of Ladies Aid Society of Bolivar Church of Christ. Friends received after noon Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bolivar Church of Christ, the Rev. Richard Lear. Interment West View Cemetery West Bolivar.

Garland, Glenn O.

May 9, 1987

GARLAND - Glenn O. 54, Bolivar RD 1 died May 9, 1987 at Lee Hospital. Born Jan. 21, 1933 in Fairfield Twp. son of Raymond Garland of Bolivar RD 1 and late Aileen (Muir) Garland. Preceded in death by a brother. Husband of Hope (Burns) Garland. Father of Mrs. Mark (Mary) LaMantia, Bolivar RD 1; Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Hoke, Armagh; Connie Swank, Latrobe RD 6; Laura, Lynly and Glenn all at home; also four grandchildren. Brother of Mrs Joseph (Betty) Ferri and Mrs. George (Ornetta) Stiffey, both of Bolivar RD 1; Mrs Cecil (Judy) Lindsey, New Florence RD 2; Mrs. Galen (Rita) Ressler, Seward RD 1; Mrs Donald (Sally) McClain, Raymond Garland and Allen Garland, all of Robinson. Ben Garland, Sadsburyville, Pa. and Edward Garland, New York. Owned and operated Garland's Garage in West Bolivar. Veteran of Korean Conflict. Member of Post 9310, VFW, Robinson and Post 128, American Legion, Bolivar. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Kenneth Neal, officiating. Interment Westview Cemetery. Full military honors will be presented at graveside.

Garland, George Covode

The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 30 September 1960:

GEORGE C. GARLAND, 72, of West Bolivar died Monday July 25 at his home. Born 15 Dec. 1887 in Bolivar, son of John & Blanche (Henderson) Garland, he was a retired coal miner. Survivors: wife Elsie James Garland and these children: Arthur, Kenneth, Mrs Irene Shetler and Norma all of Bolivar; Russell and Mrs Betty Bush both of Robinson; Paul, Kingston and Mrs Edna Forsythe, Mars, Pa, 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment Bolivar West View Cemetery.

GARLAND - George C., 72 West Bolivar; Fairfield Twp. died July 25, 1960 at home. Born Dec. 15, 1887 in Bolivar, son of John and Blanche (Henderson) Garland. Preceded in death by infant daughter Ethel Marie. Survived by widow former Elsie James, and these children: Arthur, Kenneth, Mrs. Irene Shetler and Norma all of Bolivar; Russell and Mrs. Betty Bush, both of Robinson; Paul, Kingston and Mrs. Edna Forsythe, Mars; also 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Member of West Bolivar, Christian Church for a number of years. Retired Coal Miner. Member of UMWA Local 6888. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in R. S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence. Body will be removed at 1 p.m. Thursday to West Bolivar Christian Church where service will be held at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Lear. Interment West View Cemetery, Bolivar.

Garland, H. Louise

March 9, 1996

H. Louise Garland, 88 of Bolivar RD 1 died Saturday, March 9, 1996 at the home of her daughter. She was born Dec. 31, 1907 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late William W. and Elizabeth J. (Johns) Garland. She was a life-time member of the Bolivar First Church of Christ and its Loyal Friends Sunday school class. She was a member of the Bolivar and New Florence Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included quilting and cheering for the Bolivar White Bums softball team. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by eight brothers, Earl, Leslie, Emmett, Odin, Glen, Joseph, Jack and Lloyd Garland; and two sisters, Alice Sharrer and Orveta Stuller. She is survived by a daughter, L. Jane Howard of Bolivar RD 1; a son, Dale R. Garland his wife Betty of Bolivar RD 1; eight grandsons and eight great grandchildren; also sisters-in-laws, Lillian, Vesta and Martha Garland all of Bolivar; and Betty Garland of Tampa, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at the Bolivar First Church of Christ, with the Rev. Gabriel Mraz officiating. Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Bolivar First Church of Christ or to the Lee Hospital Hospice Care. Arrangements by J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar.

Garland, Kenneth F.

July 25, 1980

Kenneth F. Garland 67 of Bolivar RD 1 died Friday July 25, 1980 at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Mr. Garland was born Jan. 8, 1913 in Bolivar, a son of the late George C. and Elsie May (James) Garland. He was a member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. He was a retired employee of R&P Coal Co. Also member of Local 412, UMWA and veteran of World War II. Mr Garland was preceded in death by a brother, Paul and sister, Ethel Marie. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Forsythe) Garland, and these children; George K. of Bolivar RD 1; Roger of Leander, Tex.; Thomas of Bolivar RD 1; and Diana Lynn and Heather, both at home; also nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a brother of Arthur of Bolivar RD 1; Russell of Robinson; Mrs. Edna Forsythe of Mars; Mrs. Irene Shetler of Bolivar; Mrs. Betty Busch of Robinson; and Mrs. Norma Mack of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday at First Church of Christ, Bolivar, with the Rev. Jerry Pugh and the Rev. Richard Lear officiating. Arrangements by Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Burial was in West View Cemetery

Garland, Marie J.

June 8, 1996

GARLAND - Marie J., 83 Bolivar RD 1 died June 8, 1996 at Keeper of the Flame, Blairsville RD 1. Born Feb. 22, 1913 in Bolivar daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McDermott) Forsythe. Also preceded in death by husband Kenneth F. Garland; brothers; John, Ernest, Marshall, Kenneth, Thomas; and sisters; Claire Fester, Nellie Silk, Virginia Rolley,and infant sister, Gertrude. Survived by these children; George, married to Marion St. Clair, Bolivar RD1; Roger, married to Marjorie Whitt, Leander, Texas; Thomas H. married to Mary Sue Howard, Bolivar RD 1, Diana wife of George Caughman, Blairsville RD 3; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sister of Ruth Kuhns, Butler. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. Friends received 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz. Interment, Westview Cemetery of Bolivar.

Garland, Raymond F.

July 16, 1997

GARLAND - Raymond F. 93 Bolivar RD 1 died July 16, 1997 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born Feb. 7, 1904 in Fairfield Twp. son of late John and Margaret (Long) Garland. Preceded in death by wife, former Aileen Muir, sons Glenn and Lynley; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survived by these children; Ben Garland, Sadsburyville, Pa.; Betty, wife of Joseph Ferri, West Bolivar, Ornetia, wife of George Stiffey, Bolivar, Judy, wife of Cecil Lindsey, New Florence RD 2; Rita, wife of Galen Ressler, Seward; Sally, wife of Donald McClain, Robinson; Raymond and wife, Leora Jean, Robinson; Allen and wife, Linda, Robinson; and Edward and wife, Valerie, New York; also daughter-in-law, Hope Garland, Bolivar; 26 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; and sister, Sarah Henderson, West Bolivar. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, Retired from M. Glosser and Sons, Johnstown, where he was a weighmaster. 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 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz. Interment, Bolivar West View Cemetery.

Garland, Russell W.

Oct. 15, 1985

GARLAND - Russell W. 61 Robinson died Oct. 15, 1985 at home. Born April 13, 1924 in Fairfield Twp. son of late George C. and Elsie M. (James) Garland. Preceded in death by son James W.; brothers, Paul and Kenneth; and infant sister. Survived by widow, former Edith C. Penrose; daughter, Sharon, wife of Gary L. Cook, Robinson; and grandsons, David, Jeff and Greg. Brother of Arthur, Bolivar; Edna Forsythe, Mars; Irene Shetler, Bolivar; Betty Busch, Robinson and Norma Mack, Bolivar. Member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar. World War II veteran. Member of Duane Boring Post 9310, VFW, Robinson and Post 128, American Legion, Bolivar. Retired employee of Allegheny Foundry, Bolivar. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Kenneth Neal. Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Military graveside rite by local veterans organizations.

Gibson, George W.

May 3, 1994

GIBSON - George W., 66 West Bolivar, died Oct. 15, 1983 at Latrobe Hospital. Born Feb. 11, 1917, in Fairfield Twp. son of late Grant and Flossie (Muir) Gibson. Survived by widow, former Irene L. Burkett and children; Grant, Bolivar, and Mrs. Joyce Garverick, Waterville; also five grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Bernice Betz, Leesburg, Fla.; Thomas, Bolivar, and Charles, Pitcairn. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar. Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, the Rev. Kenneth Neal. Interment, Westview Cemetery. Viewing at church from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Graham, William

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)
January 7, 1824 Page 3

Greensburgh Pa., Jan 2

Shocking Accident

On Friday last, as the eastern mail stage was descending the mountain east of Stoystown, the axletree broke, and as the road was covered with ice, it could not be prevented from upsetting. William, a fine promising son of Major George Graham, of that place, about 14 years of age, sat with the driver in front, and whilst the stage was going over, leaped from his seat, when the stage fell upon him, which fractured his skull so severely that he died instantaneously. Four other passengers were in the stage at the time, who remained unhurt. We had hoped, that accidents enough had occurred by persons jumping from carriages while going fast, to teach others how to act in cases of this kind. The present melancholy occurrence adds one to the many other admonitions to be careful. - Gaz.

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