MARTIN - James C., 69, South Fork, died May 20, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 10, 1944, in South Fork, son of Richard and Catherine (Lentine) Martin. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Angelo and Joseph; and son-in-law, Frank Mundok. Survived by wife, Jean L. (Noon), South Fork; children, Diana Mundok, South Fork; Donna, wife of Scott Thornton, Enola; James J. married to Sally (Lermineau), South Fork; LeeAnn, wife of Brian Owens, Sidman; Jill, wife of Nick Jorich, Camp Hill; Craig, South Fork; and Jason, married to Mary Ann Jenkins, Windber; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother of Jennie Walukas, South Fork; Mary Mihalic, Tallahassee, FL; Rose Ruud, Fargo, ND; Angelina Reitz, Akron, OH; Sam, St. Michael; Catherine Schlabig, Akron, OH; and Sarah West, Chillicothe, IL. Also, sister-in-law, Dolores “Toots” Martin, South Fork. Jim worked for Barnes and Tucker, Pennsylvania Mines Corps.’Greenwich Collieries Mine in Indiana County; and then retired as a mine foreman from AMFIRE Mining, LLC. He loved going to camp at Raystown with all his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his family. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, by Fr. Robert P. Reese. Committal, South Fork Cemetery. www.dimondfuneralhome.comhttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=4f2d289648BEANER - Harry Joseph Sr. 77,Fieldstone Avenue, Summerhill, died May 11, 2013 at Western Maryland Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born July 27, 1935 in Alum Bank, son of Cletus L. and Rachel G. (Varner) Beaner. Preceded in death by parents, wife, Gloria P. “Pat” (Webb) Beaner who died October 27, 2007; step-mother, Stella Fleegle,; sisters Barbara Wissinger and Mae Kinsey; brother, David and step-brothers, Alan and Arthur Beaner. Survived by children, Charles R., Kansas City, Missouri; Harry J. Jr. married to Alice Sherry, Summerhill; Albert T., Sidman; Phyllis A. wife of Mark Sekula, Johnstown; Earl E. married to Chris Plummer, St. Michael; Mary K. wife of Aaron Turchak, South Fork; and Vannie L. wife of Jeff Zalar, St. Michael; brother George married to Shirley, Alum Bank; and sister, Doris Meyer, Florida; step-sisters, Edna Mae Spaid, Nancy McClucas, Darlene Beaner, and Betty (Dave) Webb; also 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 14 step great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Joe was a retired construction worker for William P. Voegele Co. in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Arbutus Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday by Pastor Barron Deffenbaugh. Entombment, Richland Mausoleum. www.dimondfuneralhome.comhttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=7967288718WISE - T. Louise, 96, Davidsville, formerly of St. Michael, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 9, 2013, at Laurel View Village. Born Feb. 23, 1917, in Johnstown, daughter of Lewis and Anna (Oldham) Lehman. Preceded in death by parents; husband, James A. Wise, who died Sept. 1, 1998; and brother, Lewis J. “Buck” Lehman. Survived by daughters, Beverly Ann, widow of John B. Harrington, Johnstown; Linda L., wife of J. William Ashworth, Wind Gap; Susan Lee, wife of Lynn Jennings, Salix; Constance R., wife of James Solich, Spring Grove; and Barbara J., wife of James Doyka, Sidman; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; also special friend, Hope Blair, Windber. Louise was a graduate of Adams Township High School, Class of 1935. In her younger years, she worked for the WPA and the U.S. Post Office, St. Michael. Along with her husband, Louise owned and operated Wise’s News Agency in St. Michael from 1955 to 1977. We all have our own special memories of the woman God blessed our family with. She had a quiet gentleness, a caring and nurturing nature, with a wonderful sense of humor. Her encouragement and support was given freely without reservation, as was discipline when needed. She took pride in the generations of family that are here because of her life and celebrated each and every one of us. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon Monday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, by the Rev. Wes Yoder. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Johnstown. Special thank you to Dr. Swansiger, the Rev. Wes Yoder and all the staff at Laurel View Village. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com) http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=35e5288560CONNELLY - Jacob Thomas, 19, Salix, died April 30, 2013. Born Nov. 8, 1993, in Johnstown, son of John T. “Shawn” Sr., and Tracie (Oswalt) Connelly. Survived by parents; daughter, Katherine, Summerhill; brother, John T. Jr., Ehrenfeld; maternal grandmother, Shirley (Myers) Swartzentruver, South Fork; and paternal grandmother, Josephine Connelly, South Fork. Jacob was a graduate of Forest Hills Area High School, Class of 2012. Receiving of friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, by Rev. Terry Trudgen. www.dimondfuneralhome.comhttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=2e3f287498BANTLEY - Eve, 91, formerly of Summerhill, died April 26, 2013, at Cambria Care Center. Born March 24, 1922, in Summerhill, daughter of Nicholas and Eva (Maskal) Bantley. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Ann Baits, Nell Trauger and Marian Noll; and brothers, Michael, Andrew, James, Peter and Joseph. Survived by brother, Nicholas T., Port Washington, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Eve was a lifelong member of the former St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, South Fork. She was a compassionate woman who provided loving care to her parents and those who became ill and needed help. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, where Panachida will be sung at 11 a.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at noon Saturday at SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage, the Rev. Father James Spontak. Committal, Grandview Cemetery. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com) http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=b5b0286956BIVENS - George W., 75, Richland, died April 17, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 8, 1938, in Johnstown, son of the late George H. and Ann (Knepper) Bivens. Survived by loving wife of 28 years, Constance “Connie” (Turner) Bivens, whom he married June 14, 1984; children, George L., married to Francine Satkovich, Davidsville; Jeffrey L., married to Linda Berkey, Richland; stepchildren, Kimberly (Tully), wife of John Stevens, Wakefield, VA; and Charles Tully, married to Sherri Chalmers, Bridgeville, DE; grandchildren, Allison; George; Laura; Nicole and Daniel Bivens; Colton and Dawson Stevens; and Amber and Autumn Tully; also brother, James (Yvonne) Bivens. George worked for Galliker Dairy Company, Richland for 17 years where he was a vice -president and retired from Lohr-Kerin Insurance Agency, Johnstown, where he served as a manager. Past president of the Portage Rotary Club and former member of the Exchange Club. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday by Rev. Terry Trudgen. Interment, Richland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. www.dimondfuneralhome.comhttp://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=a732285909YAKICIC - George R., Jr., 71, Sidman, died April 17, 2013 at Windber Hospice. Born March 12, 1942, in Windber, son of George R., Sr. and Mary (Antonishak) Yakicic. Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Vincent. Survived by loving wife of 49 years, Dolores Jean (Reighard) Yakicic, whom he married June 15, 1963; son, George R., III, Sidman; daughter, Patti Ann, wife of Matthew S. Koeck, Sidman; grandchildren, Carrington, Victoria, Lexington, Stephanie, Rebecca and Christine; great-grandaughter, Elizabeth; and sister, Marion, wife of Robert Burmeff, Wesley Chapel, FL. George was a carpenter and retired from G&J Building Supplies. Member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael; past president of the Beaverdale Lions Club, the PRR South Fork Credit Union, and life member of the Dunlo Sportsman Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers; Penguins; and Pirates fan. He will be remembered for his produce and canned food auctions that were held at many different locations in the area. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork where Vigil for the deceased will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Catholic Church, by Fr. Charles F. Bodziak. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery, St. Michael. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com)http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=1e2e285912CAMERON - Twila J., 77, South Fork, died April 15, 2013, at Windber Hospice. Born Feb. 23, 1936, in Croyle Township, daughter of Ardell Strayer and Hazel (Smay) Strayer-McGarvey. Preceded in death by father and stepfather, James McGarvey. Survived by mother, Johnstown; loving husband of 56 years, Harry L. Cameron, South Fork, whom she married Nov. 17, 1956; sons, Richard, married to Marlene Baer, Johnstown; and Timothy, South Fork; grandchildren, Melinda, wife of Trevor Anderson; Chelsea Cameron; and Chad Cameron; great-grandchildren, Mya and Maddox; and brothers, Ronald Strayer, Johnstown; and Kenneth Strayer, Portage. Twila was a 1955 graduate of South Fork Croyle High School and a member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church, South Fork. At Twila’s request, there will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Hope United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jason McQueen. Inurnment, Mount Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Mount Hope United Methodist Church. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com) http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=801e285737EARNEST - Charles E., 63, Salix, died April 14, 2013, at home. Born June 15, 1949, in Johnstown, son of Charles E. and Ruth (Turner) Earnest. Preceded in death by father and sister, Charlotte. Survived by mother, Cresson; loving wife, Tonya (Reynolds) Earnest, Salix; son, Jason, married to Jenny Shaffer, Belcamp, Md.; granddaughter, Lena, at home; brothers, William (Mary Louise), Ronald (Dolores), Randy (Kathi) and Robert (Deanna); sisters, Debra Sauger (Phil) and Patty (Leonard) Kurtz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Former mechanic for Bethlehem Mine Corp. and retired from the maintenance department at UPJ. Graveside inurnment service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dunmyer Cemetery by Pastor Don Poole. Military honors by St. Michael American Legion Post 551. Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com) http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=3e40285741SIVERINAC - David J. “Dunch,” 96, formerly of South Fork, died April 12, 2013, at St. Jude’s Haven Personal Care Home, Elton. Born Jan. 20, 1917, in South Fork, son of Marko and Helen (Mellik) Siverinac. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Margaret (Hrindo) Siverinac, who died March 22, 2000; sisters, Dorothy Endler and Anna Tully; and brothers, Joseph Siverinac and Evan, Michael and Nicholas Mehall. Survived by children, Kathleen, wife of Ron Colton, Houtzdale; David A., married to Marsha Hutzell, South Fork; and Pamela, wife of John Marsh, Salix; grandchildren, Melissa Colton, wife of Richard Gotwalt; Brett Colton; Kevin Colton, married to Julia Fennell; Brittany and Hilary Siverinac; and Kayla and Ian Marsh; and great-grandchildren, Kellen Colton and Kendra Gotwalt. David was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theater as a CPL with the HQ BTRY 480th Anti-Aircraft Battalion, was awarded 3 Bronze Stars and several unit citations. He was a retired coal miner from Bethlehem Mine Corp., Mine 38, and worked as a manager for PLCB state stores. Member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, South Fork; UMWA; American Legion Post 551, St. Michael; VFW Post 7254, South Fork; and lifetime member of SNPJ Lodge 190, St. Michael. He enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and spending time with his grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork., where vigil for the deceased will be held Sunday evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, South Fork, with Father Robert P. Reese. Committal, St. James Cemetery. Military graveside service by St. Michael American Legion Post 551. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Jude’s Haven for all their care and support. As an expression of sympathy, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. James Cemetery Association. (www.dimondfuneralhome.com) http://obituaries.expressionstributes.com/?o=b49b285073