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Paga 4 -Tuaaday, Oatatoaf 3006 Region OBITUARIES Jennie Williams Betty Ctmpbell Dorothy Johnson daughter. Summer Campbell; two sisters, Peggy Freed, Black Uck; Pauline Shay and husband Luther, Edgewood; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Christy W. Campbell in 1993; a brother.

Milton Hill in 1994. and an infant brother, Del-ben Hill. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the James Ferguson Funeral Home in Blairsvule where a funeral service will be held at 11 a m. Wednesday with the Rev.

Jason McQueen officiating. Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery. Jennie (Resceneie) Williams, 86, of Homer City, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was bom July 25, 1920, in Whiskey Run to Pasquale and Giovanni Rescenete.

Jennie retired from Syntron, Homer City, in 1975. She was a member of St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Lucernem-ines and enjoyed attending the local Silver and Gold dinners. She enjoyed feeding and watching the birds at her home and taking trips and cherished her many friends, with whom she often shared meals and shopping. One of her favorite pastimes was cooking large meals for her family.

She is survived by a daughter. Sandra Helman and husband Ronald of Homer City: two sons, Terry Williams and wife Joan of Aurora, Ohio, and Patsy Williams and wife Mary of Indiana; a grandson. Ken Williams of Indiana; and five granddaug. Christy Fleeger and husband Robert, Worth ingt on; Laurie Busovicki and husband John, Penn Run; Robin Joseph and husband Barry, Indiana; and Jennifer and Shelly Williams of Aurora, Ohio; two great-granddaughters, Jessie Alt man of Ford City and Amanda Airman of Wor-thington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years.

Walton John Betty I. Campbell. 82, of Hack Lick, died Sunday. Oct 1. 2006, at her son Skip's home.

She was born July 2ft, 1924, In Blacklkk Township, the daughter of Paul and Carrie Mae (Claw-son) Hill. She was a member of Black Lick United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening and bowling. She worked for many years with her husband at the former Campbell's Sunoco in Black Uck. Mrs. Campbell is survived by two sons, Christy W.

Campbell Black Uck; Timothy Campbell and wife Nancy. Chesterton, Ind; a grandson, Michael CampbeU, Johnstown; a great-grand Catherine Catherine M. (Wallace) Contrucci, 76, of Indiana, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at Indiana Regional Medical Center. She was bom Feb.

10, 1930. in Allegheny County, the daughter of Harry and Margaret "Dolly" (Dixson) Wallace. Mrs. Contrucci was a member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church in Indiana and the Catholic Daughters of America.

She was a homemak-er who had worked as a clothing buyer for the former Rrr4ys department store. She was a volunteer at Indiana Regional Medical Center for 18 years. She had a great sense of humor and was a loving wife, mother and grand mother. She is survived by two daughters, Gloria Ann Feather and hus Ralph Ralph Duane Crusan. 79, of Tunnetton.

passed away Sunday. Oct. 1. 2006. at the Kittanning Care Center, Kinanning.

The son of David M. and Effte Horrell Crusan. he was born April 26. 1927, inTunnelton. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.

today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home BJairsvule, Funeral services wiO be held at Kenneth Wion Dorothy Jean Johnson, 77, of Homer City died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006. at the Communities at Indian Haven. She was bom Nov.

29, 1928, in Indiana County, the daughter of Bob Baxter and lmogene Brinkle. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Clymer and worked for many years at the Bilo Supermarket in Indiana. Mrs. lohnson gave her life to her family, being a wonderful, loving a mother and "Grammy Snofy." Her spirit will live on through each of us. She loved animals and especially birds.

She enjoyed watching NASCAR races and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Her favorite limes were Sunday evenings at her home where the family gathered io spend wonderful times together. She and her husband would have been married 60 years on Nov. 8. She is survived by four daughters: Kathy McAnulty and husband Herb. Homer City; Becky Evans and husband Gregg, Homer City.

Patty lezzi and husband Joseph, Homer City: Janet Arone and husband Frank. Homer Dry; a son. Robert Johnson and wife Roxie (King), Homer City; 11 grandchildren: Erin Sasala. Heather La veil and husband Joe, Daniel McAnulty and wife Matte, Tara Johnson. Brett lohnson.

Shelly Trout and husband Bryan. Hillary Empfteld and husband Ken, Benjamin Evans, Nicole lezzi. Joseph lezzi Noah Christian and Caleb Arone, 10 great-grandchildren: William William C. "BUT McKee 59, of Indiana and formerly of Blairsville, died Saturday, Sept. 30.

2006. at Allegheny General Hospital The son of William C. Kip" and Irene Marie Spiardi McKee he was born June 2. 1947, in Blairsville. BUI was a graduate of Blairsville High School and Robert Morris College in a two-year program.

He worked for many years at the Pennshire Shop and the 700 Shop selling men's clothes. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and also enjoyed country music and watching harness racing. He was a member of the Blairsville Methodist Church and attended Grace United Kathryn Kathryn (Mock) Obloy, 95. of Clymer, died Friday. Sept.

29. 2006. at Communities at Indian Haven. A daughter of Andrew and Mary (Hrashka) Julock, she was bomSepi. 20.

191 1, in Clymer. Mrs. Obloy was a member of the Church of the Resurrection. Clymer site. She was a home-maker and was active with the Two Lick Valley Senior Citizens Center.

She is survived by a son. Walter Obloy of Clymer; a daughter. Louise Ober and husband Richard of Chesterlind. Ohio; three grandchildren: Monica Murone and husband Joe of Mid Kenneth W. Wion, 60, of Hollidaysburg, died Friday, Sept.

29, 2006, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital (Campus, after an extended illness. He was bom July 6, 1946. in Bellefonte. the son of the Rev. Cyrus W.

"Tun" and Faye J. Wion. He was self-employed as a paralegal, and was a 1964 Altoona High School graduate. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University after serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and coaching soccer. He is survived by his mother; two daughters: Valerie and husband Anthony, Altoona; and Vanessa, Hollidaysburg: a son, Kevin Hollidaysburg; two Marguerite George County sheriffs department marks 200 years of service Contrucci band James of Landisville; Janet M. Kocher and husband Gregg, Festus, and four grandchildren: Jimmy and Caidin Feather, and Analicia and Amanda Kocher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Albert Contrucci, whom she married tn 1958 and who died in 1983, and a brother, Harry L.

Wallace Jr. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Bence-Mihalcik Funeral Home in Indiana with the Catholic Daughters of America praying the Rosary at 3:45 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St.

Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Crosan 1 1 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Susan Porch Lantz officiating.

Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Conemaugh Township. Military services will be accorded by Blairsville VTW Post 582 1 and the American Legion. To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www. shoe be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blairsville United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev.

Timothy Monroe officiating. Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Gazette. Hall Husenits and husband Michael of Indiana; three grandchildren: Tommy Bruno Campano, Joey Marco Campano and Gianna Josephine Hall: several nieces and nephews; his father-in-law. Joseph Bruno of Dunlevy; and a sister-in-law, Connie Wilson of Speers HUL Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

today at the Carl J. Spailino Funeral Home, Charieroi, where services will be held at 6:45 p.m. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Dale A. HaU Memorial Scholarship Fund through the family.

will be held at 1 1 am. Saturday in the Lefdahl Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's Gazette. wuw.johnaiefdahLcom Robinson-LytJe Indiana WELLS, M.

Aldine, 1 1 im dark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home Elderton WK)N, Kenneth 11 a Greenlawn Cemetery, Hoi 11-daysburg (Sorge Funeral Home) Center. was said thai council man ber Michelle lesko. who did not attend Monday iright't meeting plana to continue to waeaith toe tne can. Marguerite (Dick) George. 89, of Blairsville, died Monday, October 2, 2006.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home in Blairsville. A funeral service will Dak Dale A. Hall, 63. of Speers Hill, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died Sunday; Oct.

1, 2006. in the emergency room of Mon Valley Hospital. He was bom Feb. 20, 1943. In North Charieroi.

a son of the late lames W. and Doris E. Griffith HaiL Dale was a self-employed real estate appraiser and was a member of the Realtors Association. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Bruno Hall; his children: Jodi Hall Campano and husband Tom, Roat raver Township; James W. Hal and wife Kristine.

Speers; and Mamie Hall. Belle Vernon; a sister and brother-in-law. Kim Williams; a brother. Nick Resceneie; and a sister. Rose Bobinets.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and to 8 p.m- Wednesday at the Frederick Bowser Funeral Home, Homer City, where a vigil service will be recited at 3:45 p. m. Wednesday. A blessing service will be at 9:30 am. Thursday at the funeral home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a m. Thursday at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, Lucernemines, with the Rev. Monsignor Larry Kiniry as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.

grandsons. Aidan and Nathan, and a sister, Diane Hart, Blairsville, and foster sister Martha Coons of Texas, a sister-in-law. Sue Wlon. and five nieces: Lorie McDowell. Kimberly Mc-Cully and family, Undsey Hart, Sarah and Rachel Wton and one nephew.

Michael Coons. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert in 1997. A committal service will be held at II a.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Cemetery in Hollidaysburg. with the Rev.

H.B. Pollock officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Sorge Funeral Home in Hollidaysburg. www.sorgefuneralhome.com people, Hazen said. "To make things better, law enforcement must work together." he said.

"I lope fully, it will be here 200 years hence." Fyock recognized his staff, which includes 14 full-time and four part-time deputies and his administrative assistant, Carol HazJett. The deputies are Chief Deputy Terry Sabo: Deputy-in-Charge Chris Cusimano; Mike Almes; Dino Preile: Denny Porter; Gary Wissingen Lorry Wtssingen Eric Lychalk: Bob Snyder: Neil Sruchell; Jody Gaston: Tom J. Campisano; Ryan Hill; Tom E. Campisano: Zack Stifflen Lou Sacco and Chris Rearick. As wildlife conservation officer Jack Lucas began to play 'Amazing Grace" on (he bagpipes.

Fyock said, "This has been a time to reflect on the past. "We all have to realize that crime, drugs and terrorism is out there not only in Indiana County, but everywhere and we all have to work together," he said. "I hope that people, over the years, can recognize how important the sheriff 's office is. I'm very thankful I had the opportunity to present this bicentennial." A 12-page booklet outlining the history of the office of sheriff and commemorative wooden nickels were handed out to the crowd. Fyock said he is planning to gather all materials used during his research and donate them to the Indiana County Historical and Genealogical Society.

72MfrCSS Ua 1M iiaG 15701 1- a. Natalie, Claire and Joshua Sasala, Emma and Caleigh Lavelle. Evan, Tatiana and Lia McAnulry, Elijah and losiah Empfteld, two sisters, Patricia Unrue and Betty Lowell, both of Ocala, a brother, James Baxter and wife Jan, Spokane, a sister-in-law, Barbara Baxter. Johnstown; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Baxter, and her two dogs, Hoopy and Bones, that she loved greatly.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the C. Frederick Bowser Funeral Home in Homer City where a funeral service will be held at 1 1 am. Thursday. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.

McKee Jr. Methodist Church in Indiana. He is survived by his mother, Irene M. McKee. of Indiana: a sister.

Lisa M. McKee, of Indiana: and several aunts, cousins and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his father. William C. McKee fraternal grandparents James and Martha McKee; and maternal grandparents, Sam and Rose Spiardi.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Robinson-Lytle Indiana, where funeral services will be held at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Dr. Brad I auster officiating.

Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery. www. robinsonlyiteinc. com Obloy dle town. Bradley Ober of Burton, Ohio: and Barry Ober and wife Gloria of Chesterlind, Ohio; and four great-grandchildren.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband. Walter Obloy whom she married in 1932; four sisters and a brother: Anna Slovensky. Magdeline Wannett, Mary Julock, Julia Kertis and Ted Julock. Friends were received Monday at Be nee Funeral Home. Clymer.

where a funeral service was held at 1 a.m. today. Interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Indiana. Simmons and husband Jim.

Jay Hoover and Julie Hoover; three great-grandsons: Matthew and Andrew Hoover, and Joseph Simmons, a sister-in-law, Edna Wells, Elderton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wade Wells, whom she married March 4. 1944, and who died Nov. 21. 1971.

and two sisters. Grace Fetterhoff and Frances Foose. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home Inc. in Elderton where a funeral service will be held at 1 1 a.m.

Wednesday with the Rev. Vaughn Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Elderton Cemetery. To send condolences online, please visit www. clarkchapel.

com. the rate that they did in the 1950s and 1960s, yet real estate prices in many parts of the country have escalated sharply in recent years. The places with the highest overall percentages of people carrying a heavy housing burden were in fast-growing area of California. Colorado and In Southern California, lemecula and Hemet had the highest percentages of renters paying at least 30 percent, with 74 and 73 percent of renters at a. XL Aldine Wells Edward Hill Continued from Fata 1 After an invocation from the Rev.

Paul Price, Fyock spoke of the history of his office, highlighting the 200 years of sheriffs in the county. State Sen. Don White. R-Indiana, said he was honored to be a part of the ceremony. White, who worked on Fyocks campaign for sheriff, said he and Fyock were classmates at Indiana Area High School and graduated together in 1968.

Rep. Jeff Pyle, Ford City, congratulated Fyock and his office for 200 years of service. "That's 20 decades." he said. Rep. Dave Reed, R-Indiana; Congressman lohn Murtha.

D-Johnstown; and Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg. were unable to attend the ceremony, but sent spokesmen on their behalf. Jack Frank, who represented Murtha. read a statement from the congressman: "We respect you and we honor you," Muriha's statement read. Rep.

Shuster sent an American from the state Capitol for Fyock. "Congratulations on 200 years of service to your county and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, said Hazen. who traveled from Harrisburg to take part in the festivities. "They (sheriffs) do so many things and they are unheralded." According to Hazen, there are 67 sheriffs and about 2.300 deputy sheriffs in the state. Law enforcement is by the people, for the people and of the Edward Martin Hill, 56, of Indiana, died Sunday.

Oct. 1, 2006, at his residence. Friends will be received bum 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Friday at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home in Indiana, where a funeral service M.

Aldine Wells. 82. formerly of Elderton. died Monday, Oct. 2.

2006. at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. She was bom March 5, 1924, in Plumville, the daughter of Lester J. and Nellie Mae (Spence) Allison. She was employed at Ai kin's Market at RkJenon in the meat and produce department as an inventory controller for 18 years, retiring in 1969.

She was a member of the Elderton Firemen's Auxiliary. Mrs. Wells was a Plumville resident from 1924 to 1946 and an Elder-ton resident from 1946 to the present. She is survived by a son. Howard Wells and fiancee Patrice Johnston.

Elderton: a daughter, Wanda A. Hoover and husband David. Smicksburg; four grandchildren: Leonard Hoover and wife Mary, Jennifer TOMORROW'S FUNERALS CAMPBELL, Betty 11 a.m.. James F. Ferguson Funeral Home.

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