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[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Page 110 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Saturday, 15 July 2023, at 3:05 p.m. Obituaries by Location RICHARD B. GARDNER Richard B. Gardner, of McCandless Township, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Catherine (Genkinger) Gardner; a daughter, Karen Luderer of Clarion; a son, Dr. Robert Gardner of Dayton, Ohio; a sister, Barbara; and brothers, James and Alfred Gardner; and four grandchildren. Mr. Gardner was a World War II veteran; a Robert Morris College alumnus; an elder and trustee of Memorial Park Presbyterian Church; a member of Avalon Lodge #657, F&AM, Bellevue American Legion Post 0161, and North Allegheny #168 AARP. He was with Gulf Oil Corp. Transportation Co. for 42 years. Burial will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Memorial Park Presbyterian Church, 8800 Peebles Road, Allison Park. The family suggests memorials be made to Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (Hospice), Park West One, Suite 500, Cliff Mine Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15275. Arrangements by SIMONS FUNERAL HOME INC., Pittsburgh. MARY SUE (BOVINGTON) JOHNSON Mary Sue (Bovington) Johnson, 70, of Mt. Lebanon, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1928, to the late John R. and Helen Pettibone. She graduated from Wheaton College in Massachusetts in 1951; married C. Bayard Johnson Jr. in 1958; and settled in Pittsburgh in 1971. She is survived by her loving husband, Bayard; daughters and sons-in-law, Cam and Greg Allen of Mt. Lebanon and Gail Johnson and Tim Elgren of Clinton, N.Y.; daughter, Molly Johnson of Seattle, Wash.; son and daughter-in-law, Bayard and Karen Johnson of St. Louis, Mo.; and six grandchildren, Robby, Brad, Scott, Ruth, Ben and Bay. She is also survived by her brother, John R. Bovington of Cleveland, Ohio. She was a dedicated, active grandmother, a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church and active in numerous church and community activities, including Southminster choir, women's hand bell team and AFS student exchange. Her family gratefully acknowledges the outpouring of support throughout the past few months from friends near and far, as well as the caring guidance and support of the Family Hospice. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon. Sue expressed wishes that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church music program, Mt. Lebanon, Pa., the Mt. Lebanon Public Library or Family Hospice, Mt. Lebanon. BETTY MacDONALD Betty MacDonald, 90, of Ligonier, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in the Bethlen Home in Ligonier Township. She was born June 29, 1909, in Portskerra, Scotland, a daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth Belford MacKay. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. MacDonald, on Sept. 17, 1988; a son, Alexander W. MacDonald, on Dec. 10, 1995; and seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frederick (Norma C.) Thomas of Newark, Ohio, and Mrs. Richard (Betty Joan) Matson of Ligonier RD1; a son, Robert H. MacDonald of Virginia Beach, Va.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. at her former residence, 501 N. St. Clair St., Ligonier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlen Home Activities Fund. Arrangements by McCABE FUNERAL HOME, Derry. LOUISE (BLYSTONE) MENSCH Louise (Blystone) Mensch, 75, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at her home in Richland, Mich. Formerly of the Mt. Pleasant area, she was a daughter of the late Irene and Kenneth Blystone. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford A. Mensch; a sister, Adah Belle Kampitch; and a brother, Darrell T. Blystone. She is survived by her sons, Clifford Mensch of California, John Mensch and Kenneth Mensch of Michigan; daughters, Lena Koger of Galesburg, Mich., and Cathy Banks of Cadillac, Mich.; a brother, Robert J. Blystone of Hancock, Md.; and a sister, Phyllis Carns of Greensburg. She is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME, Richland, Mich. Interment followed at Fort Custer National Cemetery. L. DALE PALMER L. Dale Palmer, 78, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. He was born June 9, 1921, in Greensburg, a son of the late Luther Lee and Anna Truxel Palmer. Prior to retirement, he had been employed by the state Highway Department. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret L. Altman Palmer; a son, Larry Dale Palmer, who died in Vietnam in 1970; and a brother, Vernon Russell Palmer. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Presock of New Stanton; and a granddaughter, Cheri Rega of Greensburg. Friends will be received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at which time a funeral service will be held with the Rev. John Higgins officiating. MARY R. DIVELEY PRITTS Mary R. Diveley Pritts, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. She was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Aberdeen, S.D., a daughter of the late Merl D. and Gladys Njos Diveley. She was a member of Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren. Mary was a graduate of Meyersdale High School, Class of 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold O. Pritts, in 1984; and a brother, Merl D. Diveley, in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Pritts of Villa Ridge, Mo., and Merl Pritts and wife, Fay, of Mt. Pleasant; a daughter, Karen Goswick and husband, Arthur, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; a brother, Victor E. Diveley and wife, Priscilla, of North Scituate, R.I.; three sisters, Esther Johnson of Garrett, Pa., Betty Bungard of Meyersdale, Pa., and Helen Wagner of Salisbury, Pa.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Durward E. Hays and the Rev. Charles D. Whipple co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Joy Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. ZORA SAVICH Zora Savich, 85, formerly of Wilmerding, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999. A daughter of the late John and Mildred (Kunich) Savich. Sister of the late Mildred Dojcinovich, Stella Lonchar, and Edward, Peter, Samuel and Michael Savich. Also, nieces and nephews. No visitation. Arrangements by ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., Wilmerding, (412) 824-4332. M. BLANCHE SHAFFER M. Blanche Shaffer, 81, of Penn Run, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at Indiana Hospital. Daughter of Edward Barr and Vernie Johns Barr, she was born June 13, 1918, in Heilwood. Mrs. Shaffer lived all of her life in Indiana County and worked as a secretary and salesperson for Ager Appliances, Indiana. She was a member of First Christian Church, Pine Flats, Penn Run Senior Citizens, and many community affairs. Mrs. Shaffer is survived by a daughter, Janet Ager of Jeannette; two brothers, William Barr of Indiana and Charles Barr of Diamondville; a sister, Joette Shaffer of Indiana; two grandchildren, Kevin Ager and Kelly Weightman; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin and Paige Ager. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clair and John Barr; a sister, Elizabeth Cramer; and two grandsons, Brian and Curtis Ager. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at ROBINSON-LYTLE INC., Indiana, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Randy L. Elsea officiating. Interment will be in Brush Valley Lutheran Cemetery. JENNIE MARIE SHRADER Jennie Marie Shrader, 94, of South Greensburg, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at her home. She was born Nov. 19, 1904, in Greensburg, the daughter of the late Francis and Beulah Quick Albert. She was a member of the South Greensburg United Methodist Church, the Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Auxiliary Association, and a former member of the Dames of Malta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Shrader; and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shrader Mates and Mrs. Beulah Shrader Hale. She is survived by her son, Clarence R. Shrader and his wife, Elizabeth, of South Greensburg; five grandchildren, Clarence R. Shrader Jr. of Orlando, Fla., Jeffrey A. Shrader and Mrs. Karen Hillwig, both of Greensburg, Mrs. Kathie Mates Harper of South Greensburg, and Mrs. Renee Harrity of Harrison City; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Shrader was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received at the COSHEY-NICHOLSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 319 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas D. Hindman officiating. Interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the South Greensburg United Methodist Church, 411 Sheridan Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601. Alvin P. Oskin Jr., funeral director, in charge of arrangements. DAVID S. SULLIVAN David S. Sullivan, 30, of Turtle Creek, formerly of North Huntingdon, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. He was an employee of Giant Eagle, Store #60, and HealthSouth Rehab Center, both in Monroeville. Husband of Tammy M. (Kauffman); father of Scott and Brandon; son of Joan (Caldwell) Lindsay and her husband, George, of North Huntingdon, and David G. Sullivan and his wife, Judy, of North Huntingdon; and brother of Robin McWilliams of Ohio and Elaine Campbell of Lawrenceville. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, Turtle Creek/Monroeville Chapel, 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek, (412) 823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Colman Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Obituaries by Location [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Obituary Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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