Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Roy E. Como
Roy E. Como, 97, of 55 Homewood Cottage, Martinsburg, formerly of Bedford, died November 20, 2008 at the Altoona Hospital.
He was born August 1, 1911 in Monessen, Pa. the son of John and Bertha (Zimmerman) Como.
He married Wilda G. (Growden) on March 26, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She died July 18, 1988.
He then married Evelyn Ritchey in 1993, she survives.
He was a member of the German Seventh Day Baptist Church in Salemville. He owned the Como Gulf Service Station in Bedford and the Breezewood Gulf Service Station.
He was a Navy Vet., WWII. He was a 32 Degree Mason and was in the Shrine for 50 years where he served with the mounted patrol. He enjoyed horseback riding and was also a member of the Bedford Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Shirley Como of St. Lucy, West FL, Donna Heffley of Reading, Pa., Jean Barbour of Newport News, Va. and Georgia Roberts of Tyrone and one son, Roy Jr. of NJ.
Also, one brother, Charles Lukens of Butte, Montana, nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 at the S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, November 24 at the German Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salemville, where an 11 a.m. service will be held by Dr. Paul Manuel.
Interment in the Salemville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the German Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salemville.
Arrangements by the S. Gerald Weaver Funeral Home, Woodbury.
Earl K. Goss
Mr. Earl K. Goss, age 89, a guest at Epworth Manor, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. at the Manor. He was born April 29, 1919 in Tyrone, the son of William K. and Mable L. Fry Goss. In 1956 he was married at the First English Lutheran Church to Jean S. Hicks who preceded him in death December 31, 1981. He is survived by two step-sons, James Hicks of Palmdale, NB and Russell Hicks of Charlotte, NC, one sister, Betty, wife of Robert Keatley of Tyrone. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Mr. Goss was a graduate of Tyrone High School, Class of 1940 and served in the Army Air Corp with the 100th Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force in England in World War II. He retired in 1984 from Hadco Co. of Owego, NY as a machine operator after 14 years service and was previously employed at Chicago Rivet and Machine Co. in Tyrone.
A memorial service will be held Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Epworth Manor Chapel, 925 S. Lincoln Avenue, Tyrone with Pastor Mark Liller officiating. Interment will be made in Tioga Cemetery, Owego, NY.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc.
Katharine Metz Weko
Katharine Metz Weko, age 86, of 7005 Hungry Hollow Road, Alexandria, PA, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Her death was both sudden and unexpected.
She was born November 3, 1922 at Water Street, the daughter of the late Henry Raymond and Effie (Hess) Metz. She was married to Charles W. Weko, Sr. on January 6, 1943 at the Lutheran Parsonage by the Reverend Charles Strong. He survives at their Water Street residence.
Others surviving are two sons, Charles W. Weko, Jr. and his wife Linda of Alexandria, and Metz Weko and his wife Melinda of Water Street; one daughter, Janet Zerbe of Centre Hall; and grandchildren, Mary Ann Shultz and her husband Carlos of Berwyn, Betty Jo Getz and her husband John of Spring Mills, Michelle Lee McCollum and her husband Brad of Las Vegas, NV, Charles W. Weko III and his wife Stephanie of Monterey, CA, Matthew E. Weko and his wife Amanda of Collingswood, NJ, Katharine L. Weko of Westminster, MD, Ruthanne Smith and her husband Chris of Fort Hood, TX, and Sarah Metz Weko of Water Street.
Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by a brother and five sisters.
Mrs. Weko was predominately a homemaker. Since her birth she was a member of the cradle roll at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at Water Street, her family church, and she continued her active membership when the Lutheran church closed and became the Water Street Evangelical Church. Katharine enjoyed and was extremely proficient at crafts, quilting, hand work, braiding rugs, needle work, and sewing. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch visiting with the village people and friends, and foremost her grandchildren and her family.
She graduated with the Class of 1941 from Alexandria High School. She was a lifetime resident of Huntingdon County and had resided at her current residence since 1946.
Family and friends will be received at the Cutright Funeral Homes - Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main Street, Alexandria, PA 16611 on Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m.
A memorial and celebration of life service will be held at Water Street Evangelical Church, Route 22, Route 453 Intersection, Alexandria, PA 16611 on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bruce Boyles officiating.
A private interment will be in the Shaffersville Lutheran Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Water Street Evangelical Church, PO Box 114, Alexandria, PA 16611.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Cutright Funeral Homes - Juniata Valley Chapel, 412 Main Street, Alexandria, PA 16611.
Antonio Scordo, Jr.
Antonio Scordo Jr., ‘’Coach’’, age 68, began his new journey of eternal life surrounded by his children on Monday, November 3, 2008 during his short stay at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie.
Mr. Scordo was born on January 30, 1940, in Tyrone, PA, the son of the late Antonio and Sunda (Sylvester) Scordo Sr., he was the youngest of nine children.
Tony graduated from Tyrone High school in 1958, where he played football and wrestled for the Tyrone Golden Eagles. When he wrestled for the Tyrone Golden Eagles, he was a two time district champion in 1956-1957, weight class 120 Ibs. He also was a trumpet player for the Tyrone High School Band and earned his Eagle Scout. He then attended Penn State University with a wrestling scholarship and was a runner-up champion during his Penn State wrestling career from 1959–1962. He graduated in 1962 with a Bachelors degree in Science and Physical Education. Following college he served in the U.S. Army from 1962–1965. During his high school and college years he was an exceptional athlete, and in 2002 Tony was honored at Tyrone High School, being named in the Hall of Fame for wrestling.
He moved to Warren, PA in 1964 to begin his teaching career, as a health and gym teacher at Beaty Jr. High school for many years, and later at the Tidioute School before retiring in 1994. Tony also coached many different school sports, started as the assistant wrestling coach at Warren Area High and later became the head wrestling coach.
Throughout his life he had many jobs; he was the manager of the Warren Boro Swimming Pool and worked as a lifeguard at the Warren Holiday Inn. He was a supervisor for Beech Street Playground and the old ice-skating area at Beaty field. He worked with troubled youths at the JCC Camp and taught special needs children at the Chapman’s Dam summer camp. After his retirement he worked for Ekey’s floral.
Tony was an avid hunter and fishermen and enjoyed spotting dear and going camping. He enjoyed his hunting dog Sparky, his cat Buddy, spending time with his family, traveling to many different vacation spots, going to the casino with his friends, and his morning coffee group at McDonalds.
He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather (pappy), friend and mentor to many. He has touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed. His family will always remember him as Ninny, and to others, he will always be remembered as Coach Scordo.
He is survived by two daughters, Sunda Scordo Burns and her husband, Kyle, Tacoma, WA and Melissa “Missy’’ Scordo Zdarko, Warren; a son, Antonio Scordo III and his wife, Holly, Olean, NY; eight grandchildren, Kyleigh and Korissa Burns, Corey Scordo, Kyler Zdarko, Casey Ball and Joseph, Ruth and Rose Scordo; two brothers, Dominick and Joe Scordo; one sister, Nancy Risoldi; many, nieces and nephews; and a special friend Gwen Young.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne Sessamen Scordo, whom he married on March 31, 1964, in Maryland and who died on May 23, 2006; two brothers, Sam and Jim Scordo; and three sisters, Jenny Mayes, Mary Ieraci and Josie Maisano.
Friends may call at the Peterson - Blick Funeral Home, Inc., 1003 Penn Ave. E., Warren on Friday, November 14, 2008 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m., with Monsignor John Lucas, Celebrant.
Entombment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Mausoleum of Ascension.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Penn State Club of Warren County for the Tony Scordo Memorial Book Scholarship. Payments can be sent to: Arthur Faix, Treasurer, 314 East Street, Warren PA 16365.
Samuel David Johnson Kirk
Samuel David Johnson Kirk, 23, of 356 Jefferson Avenue, Tyrone, PA died Monday morning at his residence.
He was born January 10, 1985 in Altoona, the son of James S.A. Kirk and Connie R. Johnson.
He is survived by his father James S.A. Kirk of Hollidaysburg and his mother Connie J. Rhoades and his step-father, Stephen B. Rhoades of Tyrone.
A sister Jennifer J. Panasiti and niece Jenna of State College and grandparents Gene A. and Carolyn Johnson of Tyrone.
An uncle, John Kirk and cousins David and Jeanie of Pittsburgh; Uncle Gene A. Johnson, II of Roaring Spring and Aunt Jill Welch and cousins Susannah and Naomi in Tyrone.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Dr. David J. and Ruth A. Kirk and an aunt, Polly Borman.
He was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School in 2003, where he was active on the swim team. He enjoyed art, playing the guitar, and paint ball.
Private viewing and services will be at the convenience of the family with Reverend Barry E. Neal officiating.
Arrangements were by the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone.
Nadine S. Batcheler
Mrs. Nadine S. Batcheler, age 96, a former Birmingham resident, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Epworth Manor. She was born November 5, 1911 in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Blaine K. and Lola Smith Stewart. On July 18, 1947 at the bride’s home, she was married to Lorain R. Batcheler who preceded her in death January 8, 1995. She is survived by a niece, Nadine Stewart, wife of David Zydallis of New York City, a nephew, Bruce K. Stewart and wife Lou of Ashville, NC, and a sister-in-law, Ruth McUne Stewart of Bradenton, FL. A brother, B. Keller Stewart, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Birmingham Presbyterian Church where she had served as a trustee. She was a former member of the Blair County Women’s Club. She was a graduate of the Grier School in 1929, received a B.A. from Brenau College of Gainsville, GA in 1933, and had attended graduate school at Penn State University in 1943.
She taught health for the Tyrone Area School District for one year, from 1939 until 1947, was Director of Health and Physical Education for Tyrone Area School District. Following her retirement, with her husband, she owned and operated Batcheler Tours and Educational Field Trips.
A memorial service for Mrs. Batcheler will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Birmingham Presbyterian Church with Reverend Barry Vance officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Birmingham Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, PA 16686.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc.
Ralph Woodring
Ralph Woodring, age 84, of Port Matilda went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Mount Nittany Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1924 in Port Matilda, son of the late Samuel and Minnie L. Stimer Woodring.
On November 1, 1944 in Port Matilda he was married by Reverend Gordon to Nelly Robison who survives. They recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Also surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Linda and Dean Rudy and Bonnie Hay, all of Port Matilda, two granddaughters and one grandson - Kelly Jo (Robert) McClure of Port Matilda, Deanna (John) Heichel of Warriors Mark and Butch (Tonia) Rudy of Port Matilda. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren - Mindy Rudy, Douglas Rudy, Breanna Williams, Danielle Heichel, John David Heichel and triplets Connor, Brandon and MacKenzie McClure. An infant son and daughter preceded him in death.
He was the last of his immediate family with Charles, Harry, George, Earl, Melvin, Clarence, Ida, Pearl and Winifred having preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Dolly Woodring of Centre Hall and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Ralph was of the Methodist faith. He was a devoted husband, father, and the light of his life were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an outdoorsman and an avid hunter, flea marketer and worked on antique clocks.
He had been employed by McFeeley Brick Yard in Port Matilda until their closing. He was then employed at the Bald Eagle Area School District as a maintenance man until his retirement in 1984.
Funeral services for Ralph Woodring will be Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Patricia Gable officiating. Interment will follow in Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Contributions in Ralph’s memory are requested to the American Heart Association, 501 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601 or the American Diabetes Association, 2040 Linglestown Road, Suite 106, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Lola E. Hagerty
Lola E. Hagerty, 83, of RD4, Tyrone died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at her residence.
Arrangements are by the Feller Memorial Home.
Carol B. Wike
Carol B. Wike of 519 W. 14th St., Tyrone died Monday, November 3, 2008 at 2 a.m. at Tyrone Hospital.
She was born October 27, 1946 in Altoona a daughter of Samuel and Betty (Hunter) Brisbin. On November 27, 1965 at the Columbia Ave. Methodist Church, Tyrone she married Richard D. Wike.
Surviving are her husband, 4 daughters Lisa Faretta and husband Joe, Michele Romano, Kim Eaken and husband Troy, and Becky Wike all of Tyrone, 8 grandchildren, her mother of Tyrone, a sister Deb Castagnola and husband Nick of Tyrone, and 2 brothers Samuel Brisbin and wife Bev of Tipton and David Brisbin and wife Jody of Tipton. She was preceded in death by a sister Darlene Lewis and her father.
Mrs. Wike was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Our mom’s greatest joy in life was her family. Her favorite times were spent camping, reading and vacationing at the beach. She will be remembered not only as a loving wife, a good companion, a best friend but also as a selfless individual who loved life. She was the center of our family and will be deeply missed. We love you.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Feller Memorial Home with Rev. Peggy Bonsell and Rev. Norman E. Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Blair Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Domer E. ‘Butch’ Hamer
Domer E. “Butch” Hamer, 68, of 5255 Trout Run Lane, Spruce Creek, Pa. died Friday morning at the ARHS - Bon Secours Campus.
He was born August 20, 1940 in Huntingdon, Pa. a son of Earl John and Edna Catherine (Naylor) Hamer.
He was married August 18, 1966 to Romaine G. Carper who survives. Also sons Domer E. Hamer, Jr. (Tammy) of RD2 Tyrone and Keith W. Hamer (Dawn) and Aaron Hamer of RD5 Tyrone.
Grandchildren Alisha and Kaitlyn Hamer and Jennifer Stouffer. One great-grandson John Paul.
Brothers William and Robert Hamer of Port Matilda and Sidney Hamer (Ardis) and John Hamer of Spruce Creek. There are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers Harold and Dale.
He was of Presbyterian Faith, graduated from Juniata Valley High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army in Alaska for two years.
He was a member of the Tyrone Moose Lodge, Hookies Fire Co., American Legion No. 281, VFW No. 4559 and the Bellwood Eagles. He was a major Red Cross blood donor and enjoyed his many Canadian fishing trips and his Cadillac cars.
He had operated Hamer’s Garage at 105 W. 10th St., Tyrone for the past 40 years and was previously employed at the Curly Holtz Amoco Service Station. He was an accomplished and resourceful auto mechanic and will surely be missed by all those he helped over the years.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Rev. Bernard Bookhammer officiating. Interment will follow at Burket Cemetery, Warriors Mark.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. and from 10 to the 11 a.m. service on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Red Cross, Blair Co. Chapter, 4100 - 5th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601.
