Westmoreland County PA Obituaries and Death Notices
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Oliver, Mrs. Alberta Elizabeth
Jan. 22, 1967
OLIVER - Mrs. Alberta Elizabeth 50, Robinson died at 8 a.m. Jan. 22, 1967 in West Wheatfield Twp. daughter of Charles and Cora (Lichtenfels) Penrose. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Frank Oliver, April 11, 1961 and daughter Ann. Survived by these children; Charles, Carl, John and Mrs. Linda Garland, all of Robinson, and William, Lana, Dennis, Patrick and Debora all at home; also 6 grandchildren. Sister of John, Leroy, Otis and Mrs. Violet Short, all of Robinson; Earl, New Florence RD 2; Mrs. Emma Boring, New Florence RD 1, and Thomas and Mrs. Irene Baird both of Bolivar RD 1. Friends received after 2 p.m. Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. R. William Large. Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Oliver, Charles N.
July 6, 2005
Veteran of U.S.M.C. retired employee of Bethlehem Steel, Republic Tech.
Charles N. Oliver 67 of Robinson died Wednesday July 6, 2005 at home. Born Dec. 1, 1937 in West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County, he was the son of the late Frank and Alberta (Penrose) Oliver. He was a retired employee of Bethlehem Steel Corp. and Republic Technologies, Johnstown and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Clara Ann. He is survived by his wife of 48 years the former Sandra G. Robertson; a son, Charles K., New Florence; a daughter, Kelly Grasser and her husband Paul, Clyde; Also surviving are his brothers and sisters, Carl and his wife Linda, of Robinson, John and his wife Carrie of New Florence, Bill and his wife Laura of Texas, Dennis and his wife LaRue of Robinson, Patrick and his wife Carrie Ann of New Florence, Linda Garland and her husband Allen, Robinson, Lana Ross, Uniontown, Denise Wynn and special friend Bill Cronan, New Florence and Debbie McClure and her husband Bruce of Robinson. Services were held at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence with Pastor James Sunseri officiating. Interment was in Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Overdorff, Hazel I. (Eales) Short
Mrs Hazel Irene 66, Indiana RD 4 died Jan. 14, 1969 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Preceded in death by first husband, Philip A. Short; son, Harry William "Dick" Short; and daughter Olive. Survived by husband, Floyd C. Overdorff; son Thomas J. Robinson, stepson William L. Overdorff, Indiana RD 4; four daughters, Mrs. Harry (Rebecca) Howard and Mrs. Cecil (Margaret) Henderson, both of Bolivar; Mrs. Grant (Florence) McMahon Tarentum, Mrs. Ray (June) Nixon, Robinson; a stepdaughter Mrs. Watson (Catherine) Campbell, Blairsville RD 2; brother, Charles Eales, Aliquippa; two sisters, Dora, Latrobe and Louise, California; also 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends received from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Robinson-Lytle Funeral Home, 36 N. Seventh St. Indiana, where services will be conducted at 1:30p.m. Friday. Interment Brush Valley Lutheran Cemetery.
Mrs. Hazel Irene Short Overdroff, 67 of Bolivar, Westmoreland County, died of an apparent Heart Attack yesterday. She was the wife of Floyd Overdroff of Bolivar. Her first husband, Philip A. Short died in 1941. Mrs. Overdroff leaves five children by her previous marriage: Mrs. Rebecca Howard, Mrs. Margaret Henderson, Mrs. Ray Nixon, and Thomas Short all of Bolivar. She also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Florence McMahon of Tarentum, 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Overdorff lived in Tarentum at 411 Lock Street for some 40 years she was a seamstress. the former Mrs. Short, a widow, remarried during the Christmas holiday season in 1967.
Memorial Record Services For Hazel Irene Short Overdorff Born January 19, 1902 Bolivar, PA. Died January 14, 1969 Lee Hospital, Johnstown, PA Services From Robinson-Lytle Funeral Home Indiana, Pa. Fri. Jan. 17, 1969, 1:30 p.m. Officiating The Rev. Robert Cherry Interment Brush Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Penrose, Cecil R.
July 19, 2003
Master sergeant in the Air Force, insurance salesman, VFW member.
Cecil R. Penrose 73 of Ligonier died Saturday July 19, 2003 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1930 in West Wheatfield Twp. Indiana County, a son of Albert and Olive (Boring) Penrose. He served 20 years in the Air Force, retiring as a master sergeant. He was an insurance sales representative. He was a member of the Columbus (Ohio) VFW. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Messer Penrose; a daughter, Nancy; a son Michael and three brothers, Jay and Merle Penrose and Gilbert Quay. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Ando Penrose; two daughters, Mrs. Jason (Rebecca) Blackburn of Lancaster, Ohio, and Mrs. Carlos (Barbara) Sparks of Dublin, Ohio; a son, Thomas A. of Columbus, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Mrs. David (Debra) Knisley of Kenton, Ohio; a stepson, Dennis F. Mitchell and his wife Janet of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Also surviving are seven grandchildren; a great grandchild; a step grandchild two sisters, Mrs. Warren (Gay) McGuire and Mrs. Charles (Fay) Harr, both of Ligonier and a brother Edward and wife Lupe, New Braunfels, Texas. Services were held Wednesday in Ligonier with Pastor J. Paul McCracken officiating. Interment followed in Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville, Ohio.
Penrose, Dean L.
June 19, 1997
Retired from Allegheny Foundry, member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Dean L. Penrose 63 of Robinson died Thursday June 19, 1997 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Mr Penrose was born Sept. 16, 1933 in Robinson, West Wheatfield Twp. son of the late John H. and Bessie Albaugh Penrose. He was a retired employee of Allegheny Foundry, Bolivar and a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Robinson. He also was a member of the Robinson Rod and Gun Club and a social member of Duane Boring Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9310 Robinson. Survivors include his wife Olive C. St. Clair Penrose;three children, Trenice, Robinson, Mrs. Gary (LuAnn) Deemer, Bolivar and Larry and his wife the former Cindy Miller, New Florence RD 2; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; Also surviving are four sisters and brothers, Gladys Brendlinger, Pavia, N.Y., and Janet Fry, Ray and Merle all of Robinson. His sister Edith Garland preceded him in death. Services were held Monday at Stuart Funeral Home , New Florence, Rev. Allyn Giuffre officiating. Interment was in Germany Lutheran Cemetery, Robinson.
Penrose, E. Jay
Dec. 15, 2000
PENROSE - E. Jay 69 Ligonier,died Dec. 15, 2000 at Latrobe Area Hospital. Born March 18, 1931 in Robinson, son of Albert S. and Olive (Boring) Penrose. Preceded in death by infant brother and brother Merle Penrose. Survived by wife of 44 years, Lois (Chambers) Penrose; daughter, Mrs. Edger (Sheri) Wedge, Ligonier RD 1 ; sons Gregory W. (Debra) Penrose, Ligonier RD 2 and Gerald 'Jerry' (Angela) Alan, Latrobe RD 6; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also survived by sisters, Mrs. Walter (Susie) Baird, Bolivar; Mrs. Warren (Gay) McGuire, Ligonier; and Mrs. Charles (Fay) Harr, Ligonier; and brothers, Cecil Ray Penrose, Delaware, Ohio; Edward 'Kay' Penrose and wife Lupe, Brunsfel, Texas; and Gilbert Q. Penrose and wife Ann, Johnstown. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Jay had been employed by Teledyne-Vasco for over 31 years. Member and former trustee and church board member of Ligonier First Church of the Brethren .Veteran of the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Air Force. Member of the American Legion Post 267 and Ligonier Township Sportsmen's Club. Jay loved to travel with his wife, Lois and spend time with his loving family. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ligonier First Church of the Brethren, Ligonier, the Rev. James D'Amico , Interment, Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., Ligonier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ligonier First Church of the Brethren or the Ligonier Valley Ambulance.
Penrose, Edith M.
Sept. 29, 2001
PENROSE Edith M. 81 New Florence died Sept. 29, 2001 at Home.
Born June 10, 1920 in Starford, daughter of late Charles and Hulda (Rodkey) Layman. Also preceded in death by granddaughter, Tammy Penrose, and sister, Eva Penrose. Survived by husband, Otis J. Pentrose; children, Harold, married to Nora Roby, Heshbon; Karen wife of Gary Buckles, Bolivar; and Delores wife of Kerry Thompson; Beverly wife of Joel LaMantia; and Louanne wife of Donald Naylor, all of Robinson; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and sisters Irene Hill, Blairsville; Stella Dias, Heshbon; Dorothy Johnston, Mahaffey; and Ruth Clark and Ethel Potochniak, both of New Florence. Death ends the marriage union of 64 years. Member of Bolivar United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, canning and crafts. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Private funeral service for family will be held Tuesday, the Rev. Kenneth Keiper. Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Penrose, John Frederick
March 8, 2001
John Frederick 'Fred' 81 Robinson died March 8, 2001 at UPMC Lee Regional Hospital. Born Aug. 4, 1919 in West Wheatfield Twp. son of the late Leslie and Susie (Lichtenfels) Penrose. Preceded in death by sisters, Vinnie Boring and Hazel Lichtenfels and brothers, Joseph, Russell, Paul and Albert Penrose. Survived by wife of 61 years, Leanna P. (Kough) Penrose; daughters, Carole, wife of Eugene Ludwig, Robinson, Pa., Sharon wife of Randy Bartlebaugh, Robinson, Pa., Sons Donald, and wife Barbara Penrose, Bolivar RD 1; James and wife Patricia Penrose, Bolivar RD 1; four grandchildren; and one great granddaughter; sisters, Nora Muir, Ohio, Pearl Krebs, Robinson, Pa., Erma Rodkey, New Florence RD 2, brother George Penrose, New Florence RD 2 and several nieces and nephews. Prior to his retirement, Fred owned and operated the former Penrose Plumbing and Heating Co., in Robinson, which is now operated by his sons. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in Japan with the US Army. He is a member of the Robinson Church of the Brethren and the Robinson VFW Post 9310. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Chapel, Bolivar where a funeral service will be held, Pastor Jeff A. Thomas officiating. Committal Germany Lutheran Cemetery, New Florence. Memorial gifts may be made to Robinson Church of the Brethren. Military honors will be presented at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Penrose, Leona P.
2003
Member of Robinson Church of the Brethren, VFW 9310 Ladies Auxiliary. Leona P. Penrose 82, Robinson died Friday, Dec. 5, at her home. Mrs. Penrose was born Jan. 22, 1921 in West Wheatfield Twp. , Indianan County a daughter of Thomas Uhlin and Minnie may Evans Kough. She was a member of the Robinson Church of the Brethren and the Robinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9310 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters, Carole Ludwig and her husband Eugene and Sharon Bartlebaugh and her husband Randy all of Robinson; Also surviving are sons, Donald Penrose and his wife Barbara and James Penrose and his wife Patricia all of Bolivar; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a sister, Hazel Jaber of Johnstown. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John F. 'Fred' Penrose; two brothers, Lester and James and two sisters Edna Luther and Irene Howard. Services were held at McCracken Funeral Chapel, Bolivar with Rev. Farrell Abraham officiating. Interment followed in Germany Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions were suggested to the Robinson Church of the Brethren.
Penrose, Leroy T.
Oct. 17, 1982
PENROSE - Leroy T., 71 Robinson died Oct. 17, 1982 at Indiana Hospital.
Born July 23, 1911 in West Wheatfield Twp., son of late Charles and Cora Jane (Lichtenfels) Penrose. Preceded in death by brothers, John, William and Harry; and sisters, Alberta Oliver and Emma Boring. Survived by widow, former Eva Layman, and these children: Alma, wife of Ronald Ayers, Robinson; Leroy Jr. married to former Joan Betts, Blairsville RD 1; Irvin married to former Beverly Mrozinski, Latrobe; Jerry, married to former Faye Reep, Ligonier; Nancy wife of Omer Wagner, and Gary married to former Sandra Harsh, both of Robinson; and Connie wife of Ronald Gardner, Blairsville RD 1; also 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Brother of Earl, Blairsville RD 1; Thomas, Bolivar, Otis and Violet Short, both of Robinson; and Irene Baird, Bolivar. Friends received from 7 to 9 Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. James Myers. Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Penrose, Merle C.
May 31, 1997
Merle C. Penrose 57 of Bolivar RD 1 died Saturday May 31, 1997 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Oct. 14, 1939 in Robinson, a son of the late Albert S. and Olive J. (Boring) Penrose. Before his retirement he worked as a coal miner for the Florence Mining Co. he was a member of U.M.W.A. and social member of American Legion Post 128 and Robinson VFW Post 9310.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joanne I. (Kastner) Penrose; a daughter, Roxanne (Mrs. Herbert) Bracken of Bolivar RD 1; two sons, Richard A. Penrose and his wife, Donna of Ligonier; Tracy A. Penrose of Albion; six grandsons; four brothers, Cecil Ray Penrose of Columbus, Ohio; Ervin Jay Penrose of Ligonier; Edward Kay Penrose of New Braunfels, Texas; Gilbert Quay Penrose of Singer Island, Fla.; two sisters, Lydia Gay McGuire and Zora Fay Harr, both of Ligonier. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar with the Rev. Gregory S. Quintrell officiating. Burial followed in Germany Lutheran Cemetery, New Florence.
Penrose, Russell S.
March 22, 1995
Russell S. Penrose 70 of Windber formerly of New Florence RD 2 died Wednesday March 22, 1995 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Mr Penrose was born Dec. 19, 1924 in West Wheatfield Twp., Indiana County, son of the late Leslie and Susan Lichtenfels Penrose. He was a retired employee of Scalp Level Borough and a member of the Central Pennsylvania Police Association. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sadie Sherman Penrose; children Russell Jr. of Beaverdale, Pa., David and Mrs. Brian (Veronica) Denning, both of Windber, Phillip of Seward, Timothy of Jerome and Wayne and Gary both of Armagh. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; Also five brothers and sisters, Fred, and Pearl Krebs, both of Robinson, George and Erma Rodkey both of New Florence RD 2 and Nora Muir of Blairsville RD 4. He was preceded in death by his daughter Carol; his brothers Joseph, Albert and Paul; his sisters Vinnie Boring and Hazel Lichtenfels. Services were held Saturday at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, Rev. David B. Bowman officiating. Interment followed in Germany Lutheran Cemetery, Robinson.
Penrose, Sadie Sherman
Nov. 15, 2001
Survived by children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers.
Sadie Penrose 76 of Windber, formerly of West Bolivar died Thursday Nov. 15, 2001 at Windber Hospice. Born June 25, 1925 in West Bolivar, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Jacob and Wilda Mary Elizabeth (Garland) Sherman. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Russel S.; her daughter, Karol; her sister, Olive Burkett. Surviving are children; Veronica, wife of Brian Denning, Mine 40; Gary and wife Deborah, West Bolivar; Wayne and wife Theresa , Brush Valley; Timothy and wife Rose, Windber; Phillip and wife Deborah, Seward; David and wife Gloria, Windber; Russell Jr. and wife Rebecca, Beaverdale; Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Helen Sherman, Onnalinda; Alice May Penrod, Beaverdale; Grace Burkett, Portage; brothers, Russell and Louis, both of Onnalinda. Services were held Monday at Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence with Pastor Ron Fish officiating. Interment was in Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Penrose, Violet Belle
Jan.28, 1998
Violet Belle Penrose 92 of Blairsville RD 1 died Wednesday Jan. 28, 1998 at St Andrew's Village, Indianan, PA. She was born Nov. 30, 1905 in West Wheatfield Twp. a daughter of the late Ralph and Annie (Baird) Boring. She was a member of Germany United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Penrose; a son, Raymond; two grandsons, Chuckie Betts and Johnnie Penrose; five brothers, William, Wilbert, Emanuel, Floyd and Glenn Boring; and five sisters, Mary Boring, Phyllis Detwiler, Mervilla Closson, Flora McIntire and Stella Hoffman; and sons-in-law, Leslie Muir, Donald Betts, Kenneth Haire, and Lewis McElwee. She is survived by five children, Delnora Penrose of Robinson; Betty wife of Ira 'Bing' Boring of Bolivar; Leona McElwee of Blairsville RD 1; Florence Haire of New Florence RD 2; and Arthur James Penrose and his wife Jo of Dillsburg; 22 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence, with the Rev. R. Kenneth Keiper officiating. Burial was in Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Prasko, Joanne R. (McMahon)
Jan. 13, 2000
PRASKO - Joanne R., 52 of Hastings RD died Jan. 13, 2000 at memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born Feb. 26, 1947 in Tarentum, daughter of late Grant and Florence (Short) McMahon. Survived by husband of 29 years, James and these children: David at home; Mark married to former Melinda Hoppel, Northern Cambria; and James Jr. married to former Jennifer North West Mifflin; also granddaughters, Lauren, Kacie, and Lindsey Prasko. Sister of Barbara Lorensen of Mexico, Mo.;Mary Lou Pringle of Meadville; Judy McMahon of Tarentum;William of New Germany; Ronald, and Patrick both of Marsteller; and Donald of Centralia, MO. Employed with Shirley Prasko Accounting Firm. Member of Hastings Tuesday Night Moonlighters Ladies Bowling League. Member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church,where funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Long-Contres Funeral Home Inc. Northern Cambria where vigil for the deceased will be held. Committal, church cemetery. Family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Multiple Sclerosis Society, P. O. Box 2878, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230.
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