Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
Philip Krichbaum
Philip Krichbaum, 102, of Church Street Ext., Smithfield, Pa., passed away Friday, June 2, 1995, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was born March 14, 1893, in Rock Springs, Wyo., son of the late Philip and Margaret Derring Krichbaum. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Belle Clark Krichbaum in 1963; a son, Robert Krichbaum; a daughter, Gladys Kelly; a grandson, Raymond; a granddaughter, Shirley Mae Posovech; two brothers, Henry and Gus; and two sisters, Margaret Horner and Anna ‘Settie’ Mathews. He was the last surviving member of the Clark and Krichbaum families. He was a member of UMWA who retired from French Coal Company many years ago. He had worked as pit boss and mining supervisor at several mines in Fayette County. He is survived by 10 children, Elmer Krichbaum of Evans Manor, Henry Krichbaum of Wheaton, Md., Richard Krichbaum and Mrs. Edward (Mary) Voithofer both of Smithfield, Mrs. Vaugh (Loretta) Callahan of Hedgesville, W.Va., Agatha Christoff of Masontown, Pa., Mrs. Fred (Mildred) Oravets of Smithfield R.D., Mrs. Albert (Veda) Angel of Continental Three, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Janesko of Smithfield, Mrs. Kenneth (Arlene) Lowe of Youngstown, Ohio; 70 grandchildren, over 100 great- grandchildren, and numerous great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME OF SMITHFIELD today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 6, until 11 a.m. when services will be conducted with the Rev. Wayne L. Plyler officiating. Interment will follow in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithfield. Friends may make contributions in his memory to a favorite Charity.
KRIDLE, JOHN P.— Aged 66, of Carmichaels, died suddenly Thursday, September 8, 1960 at 2:45 p.m., while cutting his lawn. He had resided in Carmichaels for the past year and for thirty-six years prior was a resident of Greensboro. Born October 18, 1894, he was a son of the late John and Theresa Ebrel Kridle. He was a retired shop foreman of the Duquesne Light Co., Greensboro and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Hugh’s R. C. Church, and Holy Name Society, Carmichaels; VFW, Greensboro; Loyal Order of Moose, 20, Uniontown. He is survived by his wife, Lena Eberharter Kridle and these children, Mrs. Lois Luxner, Canton, Ill.; Mrs. Martha Young, Honolulu, Hawaii; Leo, Uniontown; Charles, with the U. S. Navy, Berkeley, Calif.; William, Carmichaels; Bernard, Denver, Colo.; Robert, with U. S. Air Force, Pakistan; eighteen grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph, Glenfield; Louis, Masontown; one sister, Mrs. Mary Smith, Scottdale. Friends will be received after 6 p.m. today in the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels, where prayer services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 9 a.m., in St. Hugh’s R. C. Church. The Rev. Fr. William Frawley will celebrate the Mass. Interment will be in Greene County Memorial Park.
Kenneth Eugene KRIEGER (1914-1996)
Kenneth E. Krieger
Kenneth Eugene Krieger, 82, of Ruffsdale, R.D. 2, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, in the Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born March 22, 1914, in Mount Pleasant, a son of the late Oscar and Margaret Miller Krieger. He has been a resident of Ruffsdale for the last 46 years. Prior to his retirement in 1976 he worked as a truck driver for the Carolina Freight Co. of Greensburg. He was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of New Stanton. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mildred I. Williams Krieger; two sons, Ronald Krieger and his wife, Carol, of Connellsville and David Krieger and his wife, Cheryl, of Alberton; five grandchildren, Timothy Krieger and his wife, Eleanor, Mark Krieger and his wife, Lisa, Kelly Shaffer and her husband, Bill, and Eric and Daniel Krieger; four great-grandchildren, Zachary Krieger, Cara and Brian Shaffer and Thomas Jackson Krieger; four brothers, Roy Krieger of Ruffsdale, Melvin Krieger and his wife, Eleanor, of Hutchinson, Ralph Krieger and his wife, Gladys, of Dunnellon, Fla., and Clarence Krieger and his wife, Beverley, of North Huntingdon; and a sister, Mrs. Dallas (Emily) Clark of Hernando, Fla. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, James Krieger. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Friday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the rev. Jim B. Liston officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Barron Run Cemetery, Smithton.
SKULL IS BROKEN
Article begins, and then continues, with other accidents.
Steve Kirshan of 179 Pittsburgh street, Uniontown, suffered a fractured skull, and the loss of his left eye, yesterday afternoon when his automobile was wrecked in a sideswipe collision at the Searights cross road. Kirshan was removed to the Uniontown Hospital where his condition was serious last night.
Steve Krishan, aged 22 years, who suffered a fractured skull and the loss of his left eye in an automobile collision at Searight’s Cross Roads Saturday night, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Friday night, November 23, 1928, at 10:43 o’clock. His home was 170 Pittsburgh street, Uniontown. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Funeral services for Steve Krishan, age 22 of 170 Pittsburgh Road, who died in Uniontown Hospital, Friday night, November 23, 1928, at 10:45 o'clock from injuries suffered in an auto accident, will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at St. John’s Greek Catholic Church with Rev. Evansco, officiating. Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery. Mr. Krishan is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Kalman Krisham; three brothers, Stephen, Andrew and Kalman Krishan, Jr. and three sisters, Mrs. Louise Pastor, of Flint Michigan and Stella and Katherine at home, a niece and nephew Helen Rose Pastor and Edward Krishan, also survive.
Sister M. Myrona KRISKO (1905-1995)
SISTER M. MYRONA KRISKO
Sister M. Myrona Krisko, a member of the Uniontown Province of the Sisters of St. Basil the Great for 66 years, died on Friday, Jan. 27, 1995, at Mount Macrina Manor Nursing Home following a lingering illness. Sister Myrona was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 3, 1905, to the late George and Anna Perexta Krisko. She entered the Sisters of St. Basil from Holy Ghost Parish in McKees Rocks, Pa., on Oct. 15, 1929, in Factoryville, Pa. She pronounced her First Vows on Aug. 19, 1931, and made her Solemn Profession on Aug. 12, 1936. Sister Myrona held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Marywood College in Scranton, Pa. She taught full time on the intermediate and junior high levels for 35 years in parochial schools throughout the Byzantine Archdiocese. She was also a principal and has worked in Religious Education. After retiring from the teaching profession she served 12 years as editor of “The Voice” magazine. She was semi-retired in 1978 and was admitted as a patient at Macrina Manor Nursing Home in May 1991. Sister Myrona was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. She is survived by a sister, Mary Petrunya of McKees Rocks, Pa.; two nieces and one nephew from the Pittsburgh area. Friends will be received at the Motherhouse Chapel on Monday, Jan. 30, 1995, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Parastas Service will be sung Monday evening at 7 p.m. The funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. James Spontak officiating. Interment will follow in the Sisters’ Section of Mount Macrina Cemetery. The STEPHEN M. HAKY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Zoretic KRISNANIC ( -1935)
CATHERINE KRISNANIC
Mrs. Catherine Krisnanic, 31, of Palmer died in the Uniontown Hospital Tuesday morning, March 19, 1935, at 12:30 o’clock of a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband Eli, two children, Lucy and Helen; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Zoretic of Palmer and the following brothers and sisters: Joe Zoretic of Adah; Mrs. Mary Zsgaric of New York; Mrs. Anna Domovic of Palmer, and Mrs. Barbara Peirusak in Europe. Mrs. Krisnanic was born at Lemont. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
KRISNANIC SERVICES
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Krisnanic will be conducted in the home at Palmer this afternoon at 1 o’clock followed by additional rites in the Palmer R.C. church to charge of Rev. Fr. Lachendra. Burial in Holy Rosary cemetery, Republic.
Charles Kriss
Charles Kriss, 88, of Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, formerly of Canonsburg, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1996, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born April 27, 1907, in Smithton, son of Vasil and Olena Blyshak Krisfalusy. Mr. Kriss, a supervisor for Continental Can Company, retired from there in 1972, and was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church where he was a cantor for over 50 years. In July 1970 he was received in the Papal Order of The Knights of St. Gregory. His parents, his wife, Sue Hoady Kriss, and two daughters, Carol Kriss and Anna Helen Kriss, preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Sister Josetta Kriss OSBM, of Mount Macrina, Uniontown, and Margaret Kriss Popp of Indiana, Pa.; one brother, John Kriss of Fountain Valley, Calif., and two sisters, Anna Finney of Houston, Pa., and Sister Angela Krisfalusy of Mount Macrina, Uniontown. Friends will be received at the SOLLON FUNERAL HOME LTD., J. David Sollon, director, 30 East College St., Canonsburg, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, at 10:a.m. in St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Canonsburg, with Rev. Fr. Joseph Jugan officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown.
Michael KRIVKA (KRIFKO) ( -1974)
KRIVKA, MICHAEL (KRIFKO)— Age 34 years of 4 Williams St., Uniontown, died Wednesday, February 27, 1974 in the Uniontown Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Julia; a son, Michael Krifko, Uniontown; three daughters, Miss Ann Krifko, Mrs. Harold (Mary) Flight, and Mrs. Louis (Helen) Bodar, all of Cleveland, Ohio; eight grandchildren. He was a member of St. John’s G.C. Church. He was a member of Greek Catholic Union Branch No. 77, and was a former Coal Miner. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St., this evening 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
KRIVKA, MICHAEL (KRIFKO)— Friends are being received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St., today until 9 a.m. where prayer services will be held followed by a Divine Liturgy in St. John the Baptist G. C. Church at 9:30 with Rev. Ray Balta as celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery.
KRIZNER, ROBERT C.— Friends will be received at the Brooks funeral Home Inc., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, today, May 23, 1994, until 9:30 a.m. when a blessing service will be held followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church, Connellsville, with Rev. Fr. Paul Lisik as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Brookvale. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jacob KROB died in 1919. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
KROB, JACOB
JACOB KROB, aged 37 years, eight months and 25 days, died on Friday afternoon
at his late home on Ninth Street, after an illness of typhoid pneumonia.
MR. KROB was well known among the Germans of Connellsville and was employed in
the mines of the H. C. Frick Coke Company at Broad Ford. He was a son of
JACOB and SOPHIA FESSE and was born and reared in Germany. His widow and
seven children survive.
Courier Tues. 11-11-1919
Mrs. Sophia Krob Dies
While Surprise Party
For Her Is Under Way
As members of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the German Lutheran Church visited her to observe the 80th anniversary of her birth yesterday, Mrs. Sophia Krob, well-known resident of Connellsville township, died at her home. The party was planned as a surprise and death came while members of the society were with the aged woman. In poor health since 1919, Mrs. Krob had been bedfast for the past three months. Yesterday was her 80th birthday, she having been born on November 11, 1851, in Alsace-Lorraine, Germany, a daughter of the late Peter and Madaline Miller Fess. Mrs. Krob spent her early life in that country, where she was married to Jacob Krob. In 1888, a widow, she came to this country with her five children and settled in Connellsville, where she has since made her home. She was a member of the German Lutheran Church. Two children survive; they are Louis Krob at home and Harry Krob of Toledo. Another son, Jacob, died in 1919; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie K. Hellmuth, died in 1929 at Baltimore, Md., and a third child, Mrs. Sophia K. Hircel, died in Toledo. Twelve grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren also survive. The grandchildren are Mrs. George Woods, Mrs. Orville Burnsworth, Harry and Walter Krob, all of Connellsville; Mrs. George Kochio, Leisenring No. 1; Mrs. Dewey Rist, Miss Elsie Krob, Miss Marie Krob, Alfred Krob and Walter and Alfred Hircel, all of Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Joseph Geisler of Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon. There will be a prayer at the home at 2 o’clock, followed by a service at 2:30 o’clock at the German Lutheran Church, to which all her friends are invited. Rev. George Dietz, the pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Joseph Krol
Joseph F. Krol, 82, of Smithfield Street, Mount Pleasant, died Friday, Nov. 17, 1995 at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNEAL HOME INC., Main St., Mount Pleasant, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday, followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m. in the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Transfiguration Cemetery
Michael J. Krolik
Michael J. Krolik, 79, of Bedford, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 28, 1997, in University Hospital of Cleveland. He was born May 7, 1917, in Fairbanks, Pa., and raised in Uniontown, Pa. Mr. Krolik came to the Bedford area with his family in 1960. He worked in Pennsylvania in the coal mines. When he came to the Bedford area, he soon found employment with the Ford Motor Stamping Plant in nearby Walton Hills. He worked there for 35 years as a stock chaser. Mr. Krolik served in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the infantry, in Central Europe. He is a life member of the VFW in Uniontown, Pa. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Pauline (nee Rosky) formerly of Uniontown; sons, Jerry, Robert and William; daughters, Dolores Pasuit, Judy Jedlicka, Diane Kravetz and Michelle Lozar; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, Stephen and Joseph; and sisters, Helen Yablonsky and Ann. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 1, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bedford, Ohio and burial is at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield, Ohio. The ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME of Bedford is handling the arrangements.
Charles KROMER died in 1911. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
KROMER, CHARLES
CHARLES KROMER, aged 38, died of a complication of diseases at the Memorial hospital
at 1 o’clock yesterday. The deceased was employed as a railroader
until some time ago. He is survived by three brothers: PHIL, of Tarrs;
HARRY, of Scottdale; JAKE, of Calumet, and two sisters, MRS. ELIZABETH DAVIS,
MRS. JAKE KEFF, of Alverton, and his mother, MRS. JAKE KROMER, SR. who has made
her home with MRS. KEFF for some time. Daily Courier
12-2-1911
Madeline KROMER died in 1939. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
KROMER, MRS. CHRIST, DIED TODAY IN HOME AT AGE OF 83 YEARS:
Resident of City Past 55 Years Succumbed to Illness of Seven Weeks.
MOTHER OF 12 CHILDREN
MRS. MADELINE KROMER, wife of CHRIST KROMER, and one of this city’s oldest and best known woman, died this morning at 9:55 o’clock in her home on South Main Street of a heart condition following an illness of the past seven weeks. She was 83 years of age.
MRS. KROMER suffered a heart attack late in January and her condition grew steadily worse until her death this morning.
The death of MRS. KROMER, mother of 12 children, grandmother of 57, great grandmother of 56, and a great-great grandmother of six, is sincerely mourned through this community where she had resided the past 55 years.
The deceased was born in France, March 25, 1855, a daughter of ADAM and CAROLINE KARNS STENGER. She came to this country at an early age and in 1874 was united in marriage to CHRIST KROMER, who worked as a miner for many years. MR. And MRS. KROMER resided in Connellsville for a number of years before coming to Punxsutawney in 1883. MRS. KROMER was a devout member of the English Lutheran Church, and took an active interest in church affairs until advancing years prohibited excessive activity.
One of Punxsutawney’s “grand old ladies,” she will be sorely missed by the myriad of friends she had made during her residence here.
Surviving are her husband and the following sons and daughters: CHRIST, JR., PHILLIP, WILLIAM, JACOB, CHARLES, HARRY, and MRS. JOSEPH POUNDS, of this city; MRS. CAROLINE ANTHONY, of Connellsville; MRS. PHILLIP GRAFF, of Niagara Falls, N. Y., JOHN, of Sagamore; MRS. JACOB FRANTZ, of Commodore, and WALTER, of Clymer. One brother PHILLIP STENGER, of Connellsville, and a sister, MRS. MCQUILKEN, of Sulphur Springs, Fla., also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the late home, with Rev. Hamsher, pastor of the English Lutheran Church, in charge. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Obit in Punxsutawney paper, Mar. 15, 1939
Mary Ann Kromer
Mary Ann Kromer, 89, of Penn Craft, died Monday, May 8, 1995, in Fayette Health Care Center, Uniontown. She was born Aug. 19, 1905, in Lambert, the daughter of the late Agnes and John Vargo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1949; a son, James; three sisters, Agnes, Frances and Cecelia, and four brothers, Steve, George, Joseph and John. She was a member of the S.N.P.J. Lodge of Fredericktown for 60 years; a lifetime member of the Penn Craft Community Association and she was an original homesteader of the community of Penn Craft. Surviving are two sons, Leonard and his wife, Frances and Donald and his wife, Linda, all of Penn Craft; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rose Kufrin of Hopwood and Kathryn Bailo, Lena Penzak and Ann Sokolovich, all of the state of Michigan; and one brother, Michael Vargo of Carmichaels. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, Republic, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 9:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, with the Rev. Gregory J. Flohr as celebrant. A parish wake service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Mildred Marie Pindro KROMER (1922-2002)
Mildred Marie (Pindro) Kromer, 80, of Uniontown, passed away Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at 11:59 p.m. at the Life Care Hospital, Wilkinsburg, Pa. She was born on Jan. 4, 1922, on the family farm in Star Junction, Pa. She lived in the Perryopolis area for most of her young life, also lived in Monarch and lived the latter part of her life in Uniontown. During World War II, Mrs. Kromer helped the cause while working at a Michigan Chrysler plant wiring the super fortress in the B-52 Bombers. She was married to Michael Kromer of Perryopolis, a veteran of WWII who was awarded the Purple Heart. Her pride and joy of her life were her six grandchildren and her four great- grandchildren. She loved crossword puzzles, sweets, bingo, "Jeopardy," and her haluski. She was an avid reader and did her civic duty by writing many letters to the editor about government and politics in the 1970s. Preceding her in death were her father, Steve Pindro, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia and her mother, Ma ry (Bindus) Pindro, along with her sisters, Mary, Annie, Dorothy, Pauline and Betty; and brothers, Steven, Albert and Joe Pindro. Surviving are her sisters, Helen Pindro, Matilda Kallock, Margaret Zdehovan and one brother, Edward Pindro. She has two children, daughter, Michele Rene (Kromer) Cavanagh of Uniontown, Pa; son, Michael Kromer of Warren, Ohio; her six grandchildren in order of birth are Fayette County Commissioner Sean M. Cavanagh, Brian Cavanagh, Tammy Kromer, Michael J. Cavanagh, Michael Kromer and Jeffrey Kromer. She lived to see her four great-grandchildren, Carmen M. Cavanagh, Colleen M. Cavanagh, Kaitlyn E. Kromer and Michael J. Cavanagh II. Sister, wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend to many, she will be loved, missed and remembered by her family eternally. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., a Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 N. Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 t o 9 p.m. and on Tuesday when funeral services will be held at a time to be announced.
Katherine KROMER died in 1926. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
KROMER, MRS. KATHERINE
SCOTTDALE, July 13—The body of Mrs. Katherine KROMER, 82 years old, who
died very suddenly at 5 o’clock Sunday evening at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. H. M. DAVIS, at Newport, Ky., where she made her home, arrived at this place
at 10:30 o’clock this morning and was taken to the home of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Harry KROMER, 604 Eleanor avenue. Mrs. KROMER was the wife of the
late Nicholas KROMER. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. H. M. DAVIS
of Newport, Ky., and Mrs. Nicholas KAUFF of Gary, Ind., and one son, Jacob KROMER
of Calumet.
Source: Courier Thurs. 7-15-1926
Kenneth W. KROMER, Sr. (1916-2008)
Kenneth W. Kromer, Sr., 92, of Parker Avenue, Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa., passed away at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Ken was born Aug. 5, 1916, in Everson, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Jacob and Bertha Matthee Kromer. Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was retired from G.C. Murphy, in Baltimore, Md., where he served as General Manager. Ken graduated from Scottdale High School, Class of 1934, and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Scottdale. He was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge 562, of Scottdale; a Past Master of Weirton, W. Va., Lodge 171, AF&AM; Affiliated Past Master of Howard Lodge 101, AF&AM of Elkridge, Md.; Past Patron of Knoxville, Tenn., No. 69 Eastern Star; past commander of American Legion Post 24 of Frostburg, Md.; member of Scottish Rite and Kerbela Temple of Knoxville, Tenn.; charter member of West Knox Shrine Club of Knoxville, Tenn.; and past merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts in Morse code and semaphore of Fort Steuben, in Council, Ohio. A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy as a radioman in the Pacific Theater of Operations on Flag Ship LCT 1167 for groups 78-79- 80-81 of the Flotilla 27th Amphibious Force. He earned the Navy Commendation Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Campaign Medal, World War II Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal. After his discharge, he continued in ham radio with license WB3JXZ. His hobbies included genealogy, model railroad building, and stamp collecting. Ken will be sadly missed by his devoted family; his wife, Elsie Lorraine Berkey Ellis Kromer; his son, Kenneth W. Kromer, Jr., and wife, Lindsay (Miller), of Knoxville, Tenn.; his two grandchildren, Michael Scott Kromer and wife, Charmaine (Jones), of Nashville, Tenn., and Benjamin Daniel Kromer and wife, Camilla Elaine (Owens), of Knoxville, Tenn.; his great-grandchildren, Gage Lucas Kromer and Madison Alicia Kromer, both of Nashville; his stepdaughter, Dr. Lydia Weisser and husband, Dr. Bud Weisser, of Jackson, Miss.; his stepson, Charles R. Ellis, of Scottdale; and a step-grandson, Alexander Weisser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Alice (DeMoss) Kromer, on Dec. 4, 1999; five brothers, Jacob, Louis, George, Clarence, and Ralph Kromer; and three sisters, Margaret Seneff, Irene Parsons, and Hazel Winberry. He was the last surviving member of the Scottdale High School, Class of 1934. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724-887-5300 / www.fergusonfunerals.com / GPS: N40 degrees 06.136, W79 degrees 35.278). Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with Pastor Matthew C. Stabe, officiating. Committal service and interment will take place in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn. The Marion Masonic Lodge 562 will hold a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Love Lasts Forever!
Mary C. Erjavec KROMER (1904-2002)
Mary C. Erjavec Kromer, age 97, of McClellandtown, Pa., died on Friday, September 6, 2002, in Coville Personal Care Home, Masontown, Pa., where she lived for the past three years and was well cared for by the staff. She was born September 22, 1904, in Lemont Furnace, Pa., daughter of John Erjavec and Mary Skojanc Erjavec. Mary was a life member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary's, Roman Catholic Church in Leckrone, Pa., All Saints Roman Catholic Church Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and S.N.P.J. Lodge.She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, blue grass music and polkas! Her husband, Louis Kromer, a grandson, Robert Mehal, six brothers, John, Louis, Jacob, Steven, Anthony, and Valentine Erjavec, two sisters, Anna Erjavec and Frances Erjavec, and parents preceded her in death.Mary is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Frank (Rose Marie) Liptock and Mary Louise Mehal both of Masontown, Pa.; seven grandchildren: Andy Mehal, Eddie Mehal, Janice Hower all of Masontown, Jerry Mehal at home with his mother, Anthony Mehal of Fairchance, Pa., Debra Blanchette of Hollywood, Florida, and Connie Guappone of Masontown, Pa.; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Sophia "Josephine" Cassle of Tampa, Florida, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main Street, Masontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, September 9, until 10:30 a.m. when a Blessing Service will be held.A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Mary's, Roman Catholic Church, Leckrone, with Rev. Fr. Donald Trexler as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Leckrone. A Vigil Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel this evening at 8 p.m.
Nicholas KROMER died in 1907. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
KROMER, NICHOLAS
NICHOLAS KROMER DIES IN GERMANY
News of Death of Widely Known Man Received Today
ONCE A RESIDENT OF TOWN
Served a Year as Constable of the Borough Years Ago and Then Conducted Hotel
at Everson, Scottdale and Lastly at Alverton---Had Many Acquaintances
Word was received at Scottdale this week from Germany that NICHOLAS KROMER, proprietor
of the Columbia Hotel at Alverton, and a former resident of Connellsville and
Scottdale, who left two weeks ago for a visit to the home of his birth, is dead
and is being buried today. He was accompanied by his wife. No details
were given of his death.
NICHOLAS KROMER, the proprietor of the Columbia Hotel at Alverton, was born in
France in February 1839. He received his education there, and in 1869,
in company with his wife and family, came to America, locating at Connellsville.
He at once found employment in the coal mines and after ten years in the mines,
entered the photograph business in which he remained for six years. He
was then holding that position for one year. He moved to Everson where
he bought the Eureka House, which he successfully conducted for six years.
He then purchased the hotel now known as the KROMER house in Scottdale, and was
its proprietor for eight years. Owing to failing health, he left the business
for two years during which time he visited his native country.
When again able to engage in business, he went to Alverton and there purchased
the present hotel known as the Columbia Hotel. In religious faith, MR.
KROMER was a Lutheran while his wife was affiliated with the Catholic church.
Fraternally, he was a member of Castle No. 38, Knights of Pythias of Connellsville,
Lodge No. 242, Improved Order of Red Men, of Connellsville, and, also, the German
Liederkranz of this place.
MR. KROMER was married in 1866 in France to CATHERINE WEIBEL, who was born on
June 14, 1844, a daughter of HENRY and CHRISTINE CLEAR WEIBEL. Of this
union there are living: JACOB, a resident of Scottdale; HENRY, a foreman
in the Scottdale Foundry & Machine Company, Scottdale; CHARLES, an engineer
on the P.R.R.; PHILIP, a roller in the Scottdale mills; CATHERINE, wife of NICHOLAS
KAEFF; and ELIZABETH, wife of H. M. DAVIS of the Scottdale Rolling Mills.
Courier Mon. July 1, 1907
Shirley A. Kromer, 64, of Connellsville, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Hans O. Andrae officiating.
Leah KRONICK died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Leah Kronick died shortly after noon Friday, August 16, 1935, in the home
of a son-in-law and daughter, Mrs. And Mrs. I Goldberg, with whom she resided,
following a lingering illness of complications.
Mrs. Kronick is survived, in addition ???
(balance of obit is missing)
(newspaper dated August 17, 1935)
Joseph W. KRUCKVICH (1906-1995)
Joseph W. Kruckvich
Joseph W. Kruckvich, 89, of Maple St., Everson, and a native of Bullskin Twp., Fayette County, died Saturday evening in South Fayette Nursing Center, Markleysburg. He is survived by three sons, Walter J. Kruckvich and his wife, Esther, of McClure, Mount Pleasant R.D. 2, Thomas A. Kruckvich and his wife, Catherine, of Sterling Heights, Mich., and George M. Kruckvich and his wife, Diane, of White Star Route; two daughters, Mrs. John (Mitilda) Haley of Manassas, Va., and Mrs. Rexford (Ann) Gile of Fredericksburg, Va.; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frances Kluttz of Doylestown; and two brothers, Adam Kruckvich of Uniontown and Andrew Kruckvich of Connellsville. Friends will be received in the Frank Kapr Funeral Home Inc., 417 West Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, today from 12 noon to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:30 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
March 3, 1906
Died—–
May 6, 1995
Frank KUBA died in 1913. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
KUBA, FRANK
Mount Pleasant, Oct. 6—Frank KUBA aged 36 years, who was killed at the Republic
works, was brought to the Main street home of his father on Saturday. The
body was taken to the Bohemian Hall on Sunday morning where funeral services
were held on Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
He leaves a wife and five children. Greensburg Daily Tribune
Mon. 10-6-1913
Blanche Kubicko
Blanche M. Koloshinsky Kubicko, 59, of Greensburg died Saturday in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. Surviving are her husband, Larry F. Kubicko; two sons, John D. Koloshinsky of Hunker, and Robert Allen Koloshinsky of Greensburg; a stepson, Frank Kubicko of California, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Deborah Ann) Rusczynski of Baden; a step-daughter, Barbara Rogers of California, Pa.; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph T. Fidor of Greensburg; four sisters, Mrs. Leo (Barbara) Rudnik of Scottdale, Mrs. Kenneth (Mercedes) Patterson of Greensburg, Mrs. Floyd (Stella) Webster of New Cumberland, W.Va., and Mrs. Lester (Bernadette) Brownfield of Latrobe. Friends will be received in the Eugene G. Saloom Funeral Home Inc., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, until 11 a.m. today.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 16, 1935
Died—–
October 28, 1995
Louis S. Kucera
Louis S. Kucera, 86, of Daisytown (Crescent Heights), died Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, in the Family II Personal Care Home of Brownsville. He was born April 1, 1909, in Leskovict, Slovokia, the son of the late Mary Suty and John Kucera. Mr. Kucera was a member of William Penn Fraternal Association and the Hungarian Beneficial Society of Walkertown. He was a coal miner with the J & L Vesta #4 mine, from which he retired after 40 years, in 1966. Surviving are his wife, Emma (Brenzovics) Kucera of Daisytown; a daughter, Shirley Tiernan of Daisytown; two sons, Ronald F. Kucera of Augusta, Ga., and Louis A. Kucera of Brownsville, Pa.; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, John and Steve Kucera, both of Europe; and four sisters, Mary, Helen, Anna and Julie Kucera, all of Europe. Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 40, Beallsville, today from 2 to 9 p.m., and Thursday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Francis Jurewica officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Eileen M. Sethman KUCHAR (1954-1995)
Eileen M. Kuchar
Eileen M. Sethman Kuchar, 41, of Ruffsdale R.D. 1 died Saturday in her home. She is survived by her husband, William J. Kuchar Jr.; children, Mrs. Troy (Susan) Lux of West Newton, Jennifer I. Kuchar at home, William M. Kuchar of Mount Pleasant, and Shaun W. Kuchar at home; a granddaughter, Katlyn May Lux; brothers, Robert F. Sethman of Ruffsdale and David G. Sethman of Saltsburg; and sisters, Mrs. Dennis (Evelyn) Shipley and Margaret M. Sethman both of Mendon. Friends will be received at Galone-Caruso’s, A Golden Rule Funeral Home, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant, today until 11:45 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
February 26, 1954
Died—–
March 15, 1995
Paul J. Kuchta, 85, of Franklin Township, Pa., died peacefully Thursday, February 16, 2006, at home. He was born November 22, 1920, in Leisenring #1, Fayette County, Pa., a son of Paul and Julia (Bodnar) Kuchta. His parents, a son-in-law, Ellis R. Striner, and three brothers, John, Joseph, and William Kuchta preceded him in death. Paul graduated from Duquesne High School Class of 1932, and was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. During World War II he proudly served his country with the United States Army Air Corp. Paul was A member of the VFW Post 47, Knights of Columbus third degree Knight, and was a past member of the American Legion Post 51. He worked for United States Steel Corp. for 40 years, and retired in 1982 as a production planning clerk. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Frances T. (Stiner) Kuchta, two daughters: Susan Striner, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., and Theresa Benton and husband, William, of Connellsville, Pa.; four grandchildren: Samantha and Nathan Striner, Billy and Rebecca Benton, a sister Ann Kasprzak and husband, Regis, of Pittsburgh, Pa., many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday and Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, until 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m., in Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown, Pa., with the Rev. Father Micah. E. Kozoil as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa., where military honors will be accorded by VFW Post 47 Chaplin and Commander.
Helen Kuczkowski
Helen Kuczkowski, 85, of Parma, Ohio, formerly of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday. She is survived by children, Mrs. Frances E. Kuczkowski Kulick and husband, Al, of Parma, Ohio, and James Kuczkowski and wife, Gayle, of Strongsville, Ohio; three granddaughters and their husbands; one grandson and his wife; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Blackburn of Scottdale; brothers, Joseph F. Kapr of Everson and Paul A. Kapr of Mount Pleasant; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Frank Kapr Funeral Home, Scottdale, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until noon.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
March 2, 1910
Died—–
March, 1995
Leona Kuczkowski
Leona B. Kuczkowski, 71, of Tarrs, R.D. 3, died Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center. She was born May 17, 1925 at Morewood, East Huntingdon Township, a daughter of Chester Kuczkowski of Tarrs, R.D. 3 and the late Tillie Rudnick Kuczkowski. She was a member of the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church and the former Lodge Westmoreland 171 C.S.A. She was a graduate of the former East Huntingdon High School with the Class of 1944; a graduate of the Greensburg Business School. She was the owner of the former Christie and Wandel Plumbing and Heating of Greensburg. In addition to her father, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Thomas (Lillian) Kattera of Mount Pleasant; two nephews, Michael Kattera of Greensburg and Kenneth Kattera of New Alexandria and a great-nephew, Mark Kattera of Greensburg. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held in the funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday followed by a funeral mass at 9 a.m. in the Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Transfiguration Cemetery.
JOHN P. KUHARCIK
John Paul Kuharcik, five-months-old son of Mitchel and Elizabeth Kuharcik, died in the home of his parents, near Dry Tavern, Greene county, at 12:10 o’clock Thursday morning, April 18, 1935 following an illness of pneumonia. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother and a sister, both at home. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 1 o’clock in the residence. Burial in Hewitt cemetery.
John Kuharik, 83, of Uniontown, died at his home in 101 Third Easy street Friday morning after a lingering illness. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sophia Kuharik; four children, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, and a half-brother, John Briscar of Lemont Furnace.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Tuesday, May 4, 1954, page 9, column 1
Contributed by Ruth Sprowls <ruthsprowls at windstream.net>
RUSH KUHLMAN
ROCKWOOD— Rush Orlen Kuhlman, 51, of Rockwood, R.D. 2, died at Ambridge. He was born at Confluence March 21, 1904, a son of David and Mary Rush Kuhlman, both deceased. He leaves his widow, two daughters, one brother, one sister and three grandchildren.
Zelda KUHLMAN died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(39)
ZELDA KUHLMAN
Word was received last Tuesday of the sudden death of Mrs. Zelda Kuhlman, of
Chicago, a sister of Mrs. Ewing Randlett of Uniontown; Mrs., Bertha, Goodwin,
Pittsburgh; M. E. Goller; Confluence; Russell Goller, Ursina; Mrs. Rosa Close,
of Somerfield, and the deceased, Mrs. Laura Jackson, Chalk Hill. Death was caused
by cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Randlett, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Randlett, of
Charleroi, motored to Chicago to attend the funeral rites.
(stamped - Herald July 20, '38)
Edna Lankey Kuhn, Acme resident
Edna E. Lankey Kuhn, 81, of Acme died Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at the Hilltop Manor in Donegal. She was born Oct. 29, 1912 at Acme, a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Shoemaker Brown. Surviving are one son, Milton Lankey of Acme; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Violet) Hiles of Raleigh, N.C.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Violet Keefer of Davistown. She was predeceased by her first husband, Milton Lankey; her second husband, Samuel G. Kuhn; eight brothers, Milton, Homer, Elvie, Jess, Ray, David, Walter, and Clark Brown, and an infant brother; and three sisters, Mabel Flack, Goldie Koontz and Hazel Kinneer.
KUHN— Edna E. Lankey Kuhn of Acme died Tuesday, July 5, 1994. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Paula J. Logan officiating. Interment will follow in the Brown Cemetery.
Ethel Georgiana Turner KUHN (1895-1929)
Mrs. E. G. Kuhn Dies At Detroit
Mrs. Ethel Georgiana Kuhn (Georgiana Turner) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner, 546 South Columbus street, died Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at her home in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by her husband, Warren W. Kuhn, Detroit, Mich., one son, Fulton E. Deeds and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turner of Lancaster. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the J. V. Halteman Funeral Home, 147 West Wheeling street. Friends may call at the Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon and evening. J. V. Halteman, funeral director will be in charge.
H. Earl Kuhn
H. Earl Kuhn, 77, of Mount Pleasant R.D. 5 (Kecksburg), died Monday in Latrobe Area Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Daisy Overly Kuhn; one brother, Duane Kuhn of Mount Pleasant R.D. 5; and a sister, Mrs. John (Jean) Miller of Mount Pleasant R.D. 5. Friends will be received in the Jay A. Hoffer Funeral Home, Norvelt, until 11 a.m. today.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
November 22, 1916
Died—–
August 29, 1994
ABRAM KUHNS
Abram Kuhns, 71, retired machinist for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died at his home, 323 Coolspring Street Uniontown, at 10 o'clock Saturday night after an extended illness. He was born in Somerset County, a son of Daniel and Mary Kallenbaugh Kuhns, and was a member of the First Brethren Church of Uniontown. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sadie Miller Kuhns and eight children. The funeral service will be held at the Minerd Funeral Home at Uniontown at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Clyde Landrum officiating. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown.
ALBERT KUHNS
Albert Kuhns, son of the late Emanuel and Catherine Bair Kuhns of Greensburg, died at his home in East Connellsville, Thursday afternoon, after a lingering illness. Mr. Kuhns was a former resident of Uniontown having lived here for 20 years before moving to Connellsville. He had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad for 46 years ,retiring from active employment four years ago. Besides his wife Mrs. Jennie Kuhns , two children , Mrs. Catherine Hormell of Scottdale nad T Ray Kuhns of Pittsburgh also survive as do four grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held in the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed by burial in Sylvan Heights cemetery, Uniontown.
KUHNS, ALBERT D., aged 62 years, of House 39, Phillips Works, Pa., died Friday, December 22, 1944, at 7 a.m. He was a member of the Keystone Fire Department. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Myrtle Bowlin Kuhns; one son, Pfc. Norman K. Kuhns, with U. S. Army in the Philippines; and the following brothers and sisters, Harry, of Ligonier; Wilbur, of Uniontown; Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. Myrtle Ankeny, Mrs. Katherine Ankeny, and Mrs. Melda Irwin, all of Legioner, and Mrs. Alice Barron of Greensburg. Friends are being received in the family residence where funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 24, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. David Hunter of the Church Hill Presbyterian Church, and Rev. George Burnworth, of Phillips Methodist Church, officiating. Interment in Park Place cemetery under the direction of the A. D. Ferguson Funeral Home, Uniontown.
BERTHA W. KUHNS
Mrs. Bertha W. Kuhns, aged 67, died suddenly at her home in Trauger, near Mt. Pleasant, shortly after midnight Tuesday, January 15, 1935. She is survived by the following sons and daughter: Mack R. Kuhns of Brownsville, Curtis of Star Junction, Francis of Philadelphia, Thomas and James at home and Mrs. Wade Eicher of Ligonier. Nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted in the family this afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Hill Church cemetery.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Blanche Kuhns
White, female, 10 months old
Cause of death–Spinal Menengitis
Born—–October 1896, Oliver
Died—–July 23 1897, Oliver
Father–C. C. Kuhns
Mother–Kate Kuhns
Catherine K. Cramer KUHNS died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(3)
FROM OBIT
FAMILY RESIDENCE 409 N. GALLATIN AVE.
TMH- 9/6/1935- Mrs. Catherine K. CRAMER Kuhns, aged 65 years, widow of Christopher
O. KUHNS, died at 6:30 o'clock Thursday morning in the family residence, 409
North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., following an illness of complications.
She is survived by one son, Fred KUHNS, and two brothers, Evans CRAMER, of Uniontown,
Pa., and Martin CRAMER, of Garden Grove, California. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TMH- 9/7/1935- Kuhns Services- Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Kuhns, will
be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the family residence, 409 North
Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa. Rev. Willard M. DOUGLASS, Pastor of the First
Methodist Protestant Church will officiate. Burial will be in Park Place Cemetery,
Uniontown, Pa.
MOTOR INJURIES
PROVE FATAL TO
CHARLES KUHNS
Young Man Injured in Crash
Friday Night Succumbs in the
Uniontown Hospital Saturday
3 HURT IN ACCIDENTS
Charles “Airplane” Kuhns, 22, 0f Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital Saturday night, June 13, 1931, of internal injuries received in an automobile accident late Thursday night on the National Pike, at the Mobilgas station, west of Hopwood. Kuhns, according to reports, was riging in the rumble sear of an automobile being driven by Harold Cochran, when it collided with another car being driven by Hymie Bush of Masontown. Cochran suffered a broken leg, while Victor Canton, another passenger in the automobile, received lacerations of the face. All three were removed to the Uniontown Hospital, but Canton was later released. Kuhns was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Kuhns, formerly of Derrick avenue, Uniontown, and now of Clifton Mills, W. Va. In addition to his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Hazel Bitner, Uniontown; Mrs. Rachel Grimm, Bobtown; and Russell, Lloyd, Walter, Elsie, Edna Mae and Herbert, at home. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Bitney, 41 Summit avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, followed by additional services at the Second M.P. Church, Rev. T. W. Colhouer officiating. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.
article continues concerning other accidents.
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Christopher ‘Christ’ C. KUHNS (1866-1921)
CHRIST C. KUHNS
Christ C. Kuhns died at his home, Sunday morning after a long illness. He was born April 3, 1866, and lived the greater part of his life in this city, residing for the past 20 years on North Gallatin avenue. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Katherine Kuhns, and one son, Frederick, his aged father, Daniel Kuhns, of Everson, and two sisters, Mrs. Adeline Guptill, of Everson, and Mrs. Kate Isecrnt, of Ligonier; two brothers, Abraham, of Uniontown, Lorenzo, of Wilmerding. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E. S. Hawkins, pastor of the First M. P. church, this afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the late residence. Burial will be made in Park Place Cemetery under the direction of J. Harry Johnston and Sons.
DANIEL KUHNS
Daniel Kuhns, aged 95, oldest Civil War veteran of Fayette County, and one of the oldest residents in the county, died at his home in South Everson, Thursday morning, January 27, 1927. He had been feeling unwell for the last two or three days and had been in feeble health for the last three months. His son, Abraham Kuhns of Dutch Hill, was notified yesterday morning of his death. “Daddy” Kuhns, as he was best known, was commander of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth Post, G. A. R. of Scottdale. He was the dean of all veterans who attended the Fayette county veterans’ annual reunion here last year. Mr. Kuhns is survived by two daughters and one son. Military funeral services will be held at the home in Everson Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Grand Army post of Scottdale and the American Legion post of that place in charge. Burial will be in the Scottdale cemetery.
DARL KUHNS DIES
AFTER AUTO CRASH
Death of Young College
Student Is Laid to Shock
HAD BEEN HOME
FOR TREATMENT
Darl K. Kuhns, 19 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Kuhns of Uniontown, formerly of Connellsville, died at 3:50 o’clock this morning at Connellsville State Hospital of injuries received in a sideswipe automobile accident near Pennsville shortly before 1:30 o’clock Friday night. Ernest McCoy, 21, of 1216 Chestnut street, driver of the other car that figured in the mishap, suffered a severe laceration of the left side of the head and an injury to his nose, while two others riding with him, Jack Zimmerman of the South Side and William Reynolds of East Murphy avenue, were unhurt. McCoy was treated by a Scottdale doctor, then taken to the Hospital and later returned home. Kuhns, a freshman at Otterbein College at Westerville, Ohio, had been suffering from nose bleeding and came home a week ago to receive treatment from a doctor here. The physician had told him Friday that he was in good shape again and the young man prepared to return to college this morning. Marjorie Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Fox of East Washington avenue, had been home to undergo a tonsil operation and she was to go back to school, accompanied by Kuhns, and her two brothers, William and Donald.
Kuhns went to visit his grandfather, Harry L. Krepps, at Iron Bridge, formerly of Connellsville, Friday evening and was returning to his home when the mishap occurred on Mount Pleasant-Connellsville highway, just at the top of Pennsville hill. Krepps was traveling toward Connellsville and the McCoy car in the direction of Mount Pleasant. Both machines were damaged. Kuhns’ head was thrown through the windshield and his body struck the steering wheel solidly in the accident. Kuhns was the son of Harry C. and Corene Krepps Kuhns, who had lived in Connellsville until two years ago when they moved to Uniontown. The young man, however, had continued his studies at Connellsville High School and was graduated last June. He then enrolled in September at Otterbein. He is survived by his parents and his grandfather. He was the only child. The Kuhns formerly resided at 120 Walnut street. The father has been employed on a bookbinding project in the Ella Peach school building at Uniontown. Deputy Coroner Milton V. Munk, after a preliminary examination, said that death probably was caused by shock, loss of blood and internal injuries. State Motor Policeman G. W. McGuire is making the investigation of the crash. The body was removed to the funeral parlors of Clyde B. Brooks at Indian Head, where it was prepared for burial. Later it was taken to the home of the grandfather at Iron Bridge. The body will be removed on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock to the First United Brethren Church in Connellsville, where the funeral service will be conducted at 2 o’clock. Rev. Elmer A. Schultz, pastor, will officiate.
Crippled College Student
Is Victim of Motor Wreck
Last rites for Darl Kuhns, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuhns, of 120 Walnut street, fatally injured in an automobile collision on the old Connellsville-Mr. Pleasant highway late Friday night, October 8, 1937, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the United Brethren church in Connellsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed in the church from 10 o’clock Tuesday morning until time of the services.
Kuhn was killed when his automobile and one driven by Ernest McCoy, 21, of Connellsville crashed headon. The victim suffered internal injuries. McCoy, who resides in 1216 Chestnut street, Connellsville, was given emergency treatment at the hospital for cuts on the left side of the head. He went home later. Darl, a semi-invalid, due to infantile paralysis earlier in life, had been to Iron Bridge visiting at the home of his grandfather, H. L. Krepps. He was on his way home alone when near the Kiefertown intersection, two miles from Scottdale, the crash occurred. Both machines were badly damaged. In the machine with McCoy were William Reynolds and Jack Zimmerman, also of Connellsville. Trooper T. W. McGuire, investigating the fatality, learned the Kuhns car had pulled almost off its side of the highway in an unsuccessful effort to avert a collision. The machines sideswiped, that driven by Kuhns being badly smashed along the side and front. McCoy, under questioning, admitted he and his companions had drunk “several bottles of beer” before proceeding out the highway to the point where the accident occurred. No arrests have been made in the case by the police. The Kuhns family moved to Uniontown two years ago from Connellsville where Mr. Kuhns for years had conducted a grocery store in Crawford avenue. At present he was engaged in a book binding project in the Ella Peach school building. Only the parents survive. Darl was a student in Otterbein college but had come home for treatment. He was a graduate of the Connellsville high school.
DARL KUHNS
Last rites for Darl Kuhns, aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kuhns, of 120 Walnut street, fatally injured in an automobile collision on the old Connellsville-Mt. Pleasant highway late last Friday night, will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the United Brethren church in Connellsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed in the church from 10 o’clock Tuesday morning until time of the services.
Donald Jacob Kuhns, 60, of Connellsville, died Nov. 17, 2004, in Salida, Colo. He is survived by his mother, Iva Mae Gales Kuhns of Connellsville; his wife, Evelyn R. Cole Kuhns; sons, Donald Richard Kuhns of Greensburg and Charles Brady Kuhns of La Jara, Colo.; daughters, Mrs. Martin (Cindy) Bagwell of Manassa, Colo. and Mrs. Tim (Kathryn) Stark of Salida, Colo.; and nine grandchildren. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Center, Colo.
EDWIN W. KUHNS
Edwin H. Kuhns died at his home, 305 Evans street, Thursday morning at four o'clock from a complication of diseases. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida Rockwell Kuhns, and three sons, Lloyd, Charles and Robert, all of Detroit, together with the following brothers and sisters, James Kuhns, of Detroit; Harry of Uniontown; Francis S. of Ligonier, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Roberts, of Ligonier. Funeral services will be conducted at the late residence, 305 Evans street, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Walnut Hill cemetery.
Florence Franks KUHNS ( -1967)
MRS. M. R. KUHNS
Mrs. Florence Franks Kuhns of Brownsville died early Monday in Brownsville General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Louise Wilson Franks, and was a member of New Salem Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, M. R. Kuhns; a brother, Robert Franks of Menallen Township, and a sister, Mrs. Harold (Anna) Seaton of Herbert. The body was taken to the Dearth funeral home, New Salem.
Notes from contributor:
Buried–LaFayette
H. Earl Kuhns, 77, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., formerly of Connellsville, R.D. 2, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994, in the Lake Park Nursing Home, Sylvania, Ohio. He was born Aug. 21, 1916, at Connellsville, R. D. 2, a son of the late Harry W. and Elizabeth Booker Kuhns. He had been employed by the Toledo City Water Department for 22 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1982. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Matilda Shupe Kuhns, whom he married in 1942; two sons, Gary of Toledo, Ohio, and James of Thorton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Kathy) Piehl of Ottawa Lake, Mich., and Mrs. William (Dorothy) Henderson of Toledo, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held Friday, Jan. 21, in Sylvania, Ohio, with Dr. Hugh W. Bowland of Trilby United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was held in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Ohio. Mrs. Mary Kuntz died early Saturday morning,April 24, 1926 at her home in Arlington Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., after a lingering illness. She was 69 years old. She leaves five daughters and two sons, Mrs. Anna Dennis of Footdale, Pa., Mrs. Charles Bosch of Alverton, Pa., Mrs. James Hughes of Fairchance, Pa., Mrs. J.L. Campbell of Pittsburgh, Pa., Miss Anna KUNTZ of Uniontown, Pa., Walter KUNTZ of Phillips, Pa., and William at home. Two sisters, Mrs. L. Dennison and Mrs. Rebecca Miller of Ligonier, Pa. also survive. Mrs. Kuntz was a lifetime member of the Free Methodist Church of Evans Street, Uniontown, Pa. Friends are requested to meet at her home this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted in the church at 2:30. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Inez A. Kuhns
Inez A. Colbert Kuhns, 82, of Scottdale, died Tuesday, July 26, 1994 in the Frick Hospital & Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was a member of the Vanderbilt Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons: Harold E. Kuhns of Scottdale R.D. 1 and Gary Kuhns of Owensdale; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
Jacob Kuhns, son of Edward Kuhns, of Champion, died of Bright’s disease, August 17th, 1900, aged about 30 years. Deceased had been in poor health for some time, but the end came rather unexpectedly. A wife, two young children, besides his parents, two brothers, two sisters and a large number of relatives survive him. The funeral was Sunday at 10 o’clock, the remains being buried at Mt. Olive. Rev. DeVaux conducted the services. Almost 400 persons attended the funeral.
John Richard KUHNS (1937-1937)
INFANT DIES
John Richard Kuhns, 4 months old, died early this morning in the Uniontown hospital of complications. He had been admitted to the hospital last night for treatment by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kuhns, 19 Jackson street.
Mary Addis Balsley KUHNS ( -1933)
Mrs. Mary Addis Kuhns, 75 years and five months old, died Thursday night. at 7 o'clock in the home of her son, S. C. Bosley, at Coalbrook. She had been confined to her bed for the last two months. Besides her son, S. C., she is survived by another, Wilson Bosley of Filbert; one brother, Joseph Addis, of South Connellsville; two stepsons, J. R. Bosley of Cottage avenue, Connellsvllle, and Charles Bosley of East Connellsville. Her husband preceded her in death eight years ago.
The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Bosley home. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. Funeral Director Clyde B. Brooks of Indian Head will have charge.
Note from contributor: S.C. is Samuel Clark, J.R. is John R. Balsley and Charles Balsley. Not sure why the name appears as Bosley, it appears as Balsley in the children's obits.
Mary Katherine Hague KUHNS
( -2012)
UNIONTOWN
Mary Catherine “Mary Kay” (Hague) Kuhns
Mary Katherine ‘Mary Kay’ (Hague) Kuhns, R.N., age 88, Uniontown, Pa., dearly beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, died on Friday, July 20, 2012 at Lafayette Nursing Home. The arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOMEINC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa. The family will receive friends in the Funeral home on today from Noon until 1.p.m. A service celebrating Mary Kay’s life will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Michael I. Orsted officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown. Many may remember Mary (Katherine) once served as a Deacon in the church and faithfully served others in their many outreach programs until her stroke in October 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 79 West Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 on her behalf.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Ola May Kuhns
White, female, 11 months old
Cause of death–Dysentery, ill 3 weeks
Born—–August, 1898, Wheeler
Died—–July 19, 1899
Buried–Hill Grove Cemetery
Father–Harry Kuhns
Mother–Susie Kuhns
Ruth Kuhns, 87, of Connellsville, died Friday, April 8, 2005, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. She was born April 22, 1917, in Bullskin Township, a daughter of the late John and Ann Mitts Etling. Mrs. Kuhns was a member of Mt. Olive Evangelical Church of North America. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Wayne M. Kuhns, in 1962; and three brothers, Wade, Smith and Harry Etling. She is survived by two children, Donald A. Kuhns and his wife, Jean L., of Connellsville, and Bonnie Guth, of South Connellsville; four grandchildren, Michael Kuhns and his wife, Beth, Steven Kuhns and his wife, Traci, Richard Guth and his wife, Angie, and Robert Guth and his wife, Tammie; and eight great- grandchildren, Shane, Seth, Luke and Trent Kuhns, and Stephanie, Zachary, Justin and Braydon Guth. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the BRO OKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Robert Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Bullskin Township.
William H. KUHNS, Sr. ( -1948)
KUHNS, WILLIAM H., age 44 years, died on Friday afternoon, March 19, 1948 at 1:30 o'clock. He was a resident of Pershing Terrace. Surviving are his wife, Alma Kineer Kuhns and three children; Pardee Jane, William, Jr., and Shirley Ann, all at home. Also surviving are one brother, Walter of Filbert; three sisters, Mrs. A. E. Dennis of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Joseph Campbell of Pittsburgh and Mrs. James Hughs of Fairchance. Friends will be received at the Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown street, where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, March 22, at 2 o'clock with Dr. John Van Eman Berger, officiating. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery.
W. H. Kuhns
Passes Away
Wilbert H. Kuhns, 13 Hogsett Lane, employee of Fairchance Lumber Co. for the past 25 years, died unexpectedly Saturday night at 7:30 in Uniontown Hospital. Mr. Kuhns was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church and the John Knox Bible Class. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Freda Baker Kuhns; one son, Ronald Gregg, Uniontown, and four sisters. Friends are being received in the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 318 Morgantown St., where services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. Rev. William G. Silbert, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the Heart Fund.
KUHNS, WILBERT H.— of 13 Hogsett Lane, Uniontown, Pa, died suddenly in the Uniontown Hospital, Saturday evening, October 8, 1966, at 7:30 p.m. Surviving are his wife, Freda Baker Kuhns; one son, Ronald Gregg Kuhns, Uniontown; four sisters, Mrs. Melda Irwin and Mrs. Katherine Ankeny, both of Ligonier, Pa., Mrs. Alice Barron, Greensburg, R.D.1; Mrs. Arminta Harkcom, Harrisburg, Pa. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, and the John Knox Sunday School Class. He had been employed by the Fairchance Lumber Company for the past twenty-five years, as a cement finisher. He was also a veteran of World War I. Friends are being received at the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 318 Morgantown St., until 1 p.m. Tuesday, the hour of service, Rev. William G. Silbert, Jr., will officiate. Interment will be in Greenridge Memorial Park Cemetery, Connellsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Heart Fund.
Wilmer E. Kuhns
Stahlstown
Wilmer E. Kuhns, 73, of Stahlstown RD1, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Acme, a son of the late James and Goldie Brown Kuhns. Prior to retirement, he was employed as the greenskeeper for the Pike Run Golf Course, as a horseman for Walnut Hills Farm and as a lumberman for Dan White Lumber Co. in White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred I. (Lankey) Stairs Kuhns, in 1987; two sisters, Dorothy Brown and Lucille Kozar; and three brothers, Ross, Ken and Charles Kuhns. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. James (Luzetta ``Betsy'') Shawley of Donegal; four sons, John (Diane) Stairs of Mt. Pleasant, Joseph (Cheri) Kuhns of Lorain, Ohio, Frank (Lois) Kuhns of Donegal and Lorenzo “Dan” (Jean) Kuhns of Stahlstown; two brothers, Vernon Kuhns of Weedville and Glenn Kuhns; nine grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements by the J. PAUL McCRACKEN FUNERAL CHAPEL INC., Ligonier.
Stephen KUHTIK died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Stephen Kuhtik, 12, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kuhtik
at House 40, Brownfield, Friday afternoon February 1, 1935, at 3:30 o'clock of
pneumonia. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and
sisters: John and Michael at home, and Bertha and Catherine of New Jersey.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(newspaper dated February 2, 1935)
Robert T. Kuklar
Robert T. Kuklar, 64, of Nemacolin, died Wednesday at the Uniontown Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Carol E. Crouch Kuklar; two daughters: Mrs. Tony (Debra) Kootsourades of Amherst, Ohio and Michelle Conard of Carmichaels; four grandchildren; two brothers: Kenneth Kuklar of Fairhope, and William Kuklar of Biloxi, Miss.; two sisters: Mrs. John (Lillian) Forsythe of Nemacolin and Mrs. Dave (Vickie) Mesar of Vestaburg; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public viewing or services.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
March 17, 1930
Died—–
April 13, 1994
Joseph KUKULKA obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
(2)
Joseph Kukulka, 67-year-old retired coal miner of Republic, who had been in failing
health for the past year, decided to walk from Uniontown to the residence of
relatives on the Leisenring No. 2 road yesterday afternoon but the exertion proved
fatal and he died after suffering a relapse.
Death ensued shortly after he reached the home of Mrs. William Truty, near Leisenring
No. 2. He had been suffering from a lung abscess and was taking treatments
from his physician who had warned him not to over-exercise.
The body was removed from the Haky funeral home to the family residence today.
Adam J. Kumnik
Adam J. Kumnik, 77, a resident of 306 39th St., Pittsburgh, Pa., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994 at St. Margaret’s Seneca Place, Verona, Pa. He was born Dec. 24, 1916 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Catherine Kumnik. He was a member of Sts. Patrick and Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church, Pittsburgh; he was a retired carpenter for the Allegheny Cabinet Co. and a veteran of W.W. II having served with the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Kumnik; two sons: Michael A. and David J. Kumnik, both of Pittsburgh; two daughters: Mrs. Kevin (Mary) O’Rourke and Linda Kumnik, both of Smithfield; one brother, John Kumnik of Pittsburgh; one sister, Mrs. John (Clara) Ambrose of Millvale; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Smithfield, Pa., at 216 44th St., Lawrenceville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 8:30 a.m. when short prayers will be said followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at Sts. Patrick and Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church. Interment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Parish wake service will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
George Kundly
George Kundly, 68, of Lemont Furnace died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at his home. He was born June 9, 1926, in Lemont furnace, Pa., son of the late Stephen Sr. and Mary Casey Kundly. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by four brothers, John, Steve, Andrew, and Joseph Kundly. He was a member of St. John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Uniontown, operated a coal delivery service, was a 25-year member of North Union Volunteer Fire Department, and a former employee of Clyde Yoder Construction Company, U.S. Steel Corporation, and North Union Township Road Board. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Pater Kundly; these children, Mrs. John (Barbara) McMahon of Valparaiso, Ind., Lucille Noschese and Mary J. Roycroft both of Lemont Furnace, and George E. Kundly of Valparaiso, Ind.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Michael Kundly of Arlington, Va., and Peter Kundly of Los Angeles, Calif. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 21, until 10:30 a.m. when a prayer service will be held followed by Divine Liturgy at 11 a.m. in St. John The Baptist Byzantine church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. Eugene Yackanich as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John Byzantine Cemetery, Hopwood, Pa. Parastas Services today at 7:30 p.m.
JOHN KINDRICK
John Kundrick, 65, of Carmichaels, died at 5 a.m. Sunday in Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 26, 1903, in Roscoe, a son of the late Alex and Julia Chuli Kundrick. He was a member of St. Hugh’s R. C. Church, the Holy Name Society, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Council No. 3569, Knights of Columbus, and U.M.W.A. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Helen Yanosik Kundrick; a daughter, Mrs. Michael D. (Janis Elaine) Matthews; four sisters, including Mrs. Rose Bulina and Mrs. Ann Fabery of Carmichaels and Mrs. Julia Halowich of Masontown; and three brothers, Mike and Andrew of Carmichaels and Alex of Nemacolin.
JOHN M. KUNKLE
John M. Kunkle, 87 years old, died at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at his home at 33 Millview street, Uniontown, after a lingering illness. Born June 24, 1853, Mr. Kunkle was a resident of Farmington and Ohiopyle before he located at Uniontown three years ago. He was a member of the Ohiopyle Methodist Church. Had he lived until November 18, he and his wife would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, William of Westminster, Md., and George of Uniontown; six daughters, Mrs. May Cramer of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. Sadie Rishel and Mrs. Laura McCartney of Uniontown, Mrs. Martha Marker of Farmington, Mrs. Mary Littler of Greensburg and Mrs. Ellen Smith of Bradenton, Fla.; one brother, William of Mount Pleasant, 36 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon. There will be a brief service at 1:30 o’clock at the home with additional rites at 2:30 o’clock at Samson Chapel at Farmington. Rev. Fred Crowe, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
William C. KUNKLE died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(39)
M. C. KUNKLE PASSES AWAY AT SON"S HOME
Evening Herald - Feb. 16, 1931
William C. Kunkle, aged 82 years and four months, a native of Augusta County,
Virginia, died at the home of his son, Justin M. Kunkle, 349 West Berkeley Street,
at 2:00 AM, this morning, Monday, February 16, 1931, of a complication.
Mr. Kunkle for many years resided in Morgantown, W. Va. and is widely and most
favorable known there. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity of Morgantown.
For the past eleven years, however, he had made his home in Uniontown with his
son.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hill of New York City and Miss Ella
Kunkle of Greensboro, N.C. and two sons, Justin M., and James H. Kunkle of Dormont,
Pittsburgh.
Funeral services will be solemnized in the Kunkle residence here at 8 PM Tuesday.
Burial will be in Morgantown, Wednesday.
(obit said M.C. instead of W.C.)
John Kupets
Passes Away
John J. Kupets, 85, of Republic, barber for the past 51 years, died yesterday in West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown. Friends will be received in the Flack Funeral Home, Republic, after 7 o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be announced by the funeral home. Mr. Kupets was a member of the Holy Rosary R. C. Church of Republic, Holy Name Society, Jednota Lodge No 630, and Redstone Twp. auxillary police. He was a charter member of the Republic Vol. Fire Co., and was recording secretary of Jedota Lodge.
KUPETS, JOHN SR.— Age 85 years of Republic, died Thursday, August 17, 1967 in the West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va., at 10:43 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Mary Karpos Kupets; six sons and one daughter, Joseph of Cherry Hill, N. J., John, Jr., (California District School teacher) of Republic, William, (Red Barber) Gallatin Barbershop, Uniontown, James of St. Louis, Mo., George of the State of California, Charles of Wickliffe, Ohio and Mrs. Alexander (Anne) Mahok (Brownsville Area school nurse) at home; twenty three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Joseph Kupets of Orient-Filbert Road; one sister, Margaret Sabula of Republic. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward in 1925; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Faher in 1952, Mrs. Anna Ramlish in 1915 and Mrs. Helen Kopecko in 1957; two brothers, Albert in 1964 and Andrew in 1960. Mr. Kupets was employed as a barber in the Republic area for the past fifty one years and was formerly employed with the Allison Tower Hill and Thompson coke Yards. He was also a member of the Holy Rosary R. C. Church of Republic, the Holy Name Society, the Jednota Lodge No. 830, and presently recording secretary of the lodge, the Redstone Twp., Ausiliary Police and was a charter member of the Republic Volunteer Fire Co. Friends will be received in the Joseph E. Flack Funeral Home, Legion St., Republic after 7 this evening and until Monday at 10:30 a.m. when prayer services will be held followed by a Requiem High Mass at Holy Rosary R. C. Church, Republic, with Rev. Fr. William Gavron as celbrant. Interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Republic, Brownsville.
Joseph E. KUPETS, Sr. (1922-1995)
Joseph E. Kupets, Sr.
Joseph E. Kupets, Sr., 73, of Cherry Hill, N.J., and a native of Republic, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 26, in his home. He is survived by his mother, Mary Karpus Kupets of Uniontown, Pa.; his wife, Leoda Kupets; children, Kathleen Gauthier of Glen Burnie, Md., Deborah Mannon of Washington, Warren County, N.J., David Kupets of Chicago, Ill., and Joseph E. Kupets Jr. of Breckenridge, Colo.; three brothers, one sister, and seven grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 30, 1995. Interment will be held Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1996, at 12 noon in Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA., under direction of the Murray-Paradee Funeral Home, 601 West Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, N.J.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
October 18, 1922
Died—–
December 26, 1995
Matilda KURARIK died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(65)
Matilda Kurarik, aged about seven years, died Tuesday, December 28, 1937, at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kurarik, House 87, Continental 2,
after a long illness. In addition to the parents, she leaves three brothers
and two sisters. Funeral plans are not completed.
Standard 29 Dec. 1937
Frank J. Kurek, 82, of Brownfield, Pa., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 1999, at his home. He was born November 25, 1916, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Frank Kurek and Elizabeth Mingo Kurek. Frank was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and retired from Sylvan Heights Cemetery. He was a veteran of World War II, and held membership in Hutchinson Sportsman's Club. Two sisters, one brother, and his parents are deceased. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Krizner Kurek; three children: Patricia Dunn and her husband, John, of New Salem, Pa., Carol Davis and her husband, William, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Leonard Kurek and his wife, Joy Lynn, of Hutchinson, Uniontown R.D., Pa.; four grandchildren: Sean Davis of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jason Kurek, Brian Kurek, and Courtney Kurek all of Uniontown; and two sisters: Clara Noel of Green Bay, Wis., and Rita Winnicki of Chicago, Ill. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Pa., today, April 23, until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 11 a.m. in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Brownfield, where Military Honors will be accorded by Hopwood AMVETS Post 103. Visitation was also held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Prayer Service was held in the Funeral Home on Thursday at 8:30 p.m.
MOUNT BRADDOCK MAN
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE;
DUNBAR MOTORIST HELD
Struck by an automobile while returning to his boarding house at Mount Braddock, Joseph Kurek, 49, is believed to have been instantly killed as he walked along Route 119, near Connellsville Airport, at about 9:30 o'clock Monday night. Kurek, employed as a miner at Mount Braddock, was knocked a considerable distance by the machine, suffering a fractured skull, a broken leg and right wrist. State Motor Police are holding Russell Lowry of Dunbar, who they picked up shortly after midnight and who they say was the driver of the death car. Lowry, in his early statements to the police could not recall hitting the victim. After striking Kurek the auto is said to have continued along the highway but collided with a second car, knocking off the fender which contained the license plate. After obtaining the number of the plate police located Lowry at his home in Dunbar. He never stopped, they maintain. The body was taken to the funeral parlors of James T. Burhans at Dunbar.
DUNBAR DRIVER
UNDER BOND IN
MOTOR DEATH
Russell Lowery of Dunbar was released under $1,000 bond Wednesday afternoon when arranged before Justice of the Peace M. J. V. Cook at Leisenring No. 1 in connection with the automobile death of Joseph Kurek along route 119, near Connellsville Airport, Monday night. Lowery was charged with failure to reveal his identity and to stop and give medical assistance at the scene of an automobile accident. He had insisted to officers that he did not know his machine had struck anything.
KUREK RITES
The funeral mass for Joseph Kurek of Rt 119 near Connellsville Airport, killed Monday night when struck by a automobile as he walked along the highway, will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church at Dunbar. Rev. Father George F Hutley, pastor, will officiate. Internment will be made in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral chapel of James T. Burhans at Dunbar until the hour of the service.
MAXWELL
Thomas B. Kurek
Thomas B. Kurek, age 81 years, of Maxwell, Pa., died Saturday, September 8, 2012. He was born on May 6, 1931 in Bitner, Pa., the Son of the late Thomas Kurek and Anna (Bannick) Kurek. He enjoyed his Family and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He is survived by his Wife, Norma J. Hartman Kurek; two Children: Bernard Kurek and wife Kim, Beverly Korbini and husband John: Grandchildren: Melissa Lewandowsky and husband Brian, Jamie Kurek, Zack Kurek, Josh Korbini and wife Casey and Jared Korbini; Great Granddaughters: Alyson and Alexa Lewandowsky; and a Sister, Stella Victor. Friends will be received in SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME 135 Park Street, Brownsville, PA., today from 4 to 9 p.m. where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, September 11, at 12 Noon with the Rev. Father James Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Howe Cemetery with Full Military Rites accorded by the American Legion Posts 295, 940 and 838. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com
KURKA— Catherine M. Kurka of Connellsville died Monday, April 25, 1994. Friends will be received until 9 p.m. today at the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, with the Rev. Paul Lisik as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. Christian Mothers and the parish will recite the rosary in the funeral home at 8 p.m. today.
Chester T. Kurka
Chester T. Kurka, 83, a lifelong resident of Connellsville, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, in North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, Pa. He was born July 20, 1913, in Connellsville, the son of the late Stanislaus Kurka and Teofilia Krzeminiewska Kurka. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an Upkeepman at Anchor Hocking for 42 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville, and The Polish club. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donna Kurka Stein and her husband, Thomas, of Elkins Park, Pa.; four grandchildren, Anne Scherrer Riina, Herbert J. Scherrer II, Susan Scherrer and Thomas P. Stein Jr.; one great-grandchild, Samantha Riina; and a sister, Eleanor Kapella of Connellsville. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Catherine Fronek Kurka (1994); a daughter, Sandra Kurka Scherrer; four brothers, Anthony, Raymond, Edward and Walter; and two sisters, Helen Skowronek and Stella Dove. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 9:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity R.C. Church with the Rev. Benjamin Babula as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. A wake service will be held in the funeral home on today at 2 p.m.
Walter D. Kurka
Walter D. Kurka, 86, of Connellsville, died Thursday, April 27, 1995, in Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Dickey Kurka; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Jean) Brayo of Stowe, Ohio and Mrs. Edward (Peggy) Bobyak of Greensburg; four grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; a brother, Chester Kurka of Connellsville and a sister, Mrs. Stanley (Eleanor) Kapella of Connellsville. Friends will be received in the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Inc., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Monday until 9:30 a.m.
KURNAVA, LEO F.— Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, today until 9 a.m. when a prayer service will be held, followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. Alexander L. Pleban as celebrant. Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown. Military services will be conducted at graveside by Catholic War Veterans Post 1669, Uniontown.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 2, 1930
Died—–
July 8, 1995
Terry "T" Kurosky of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died tragically in an automobile accident on Tuesday morning, May 8, 2007, at the age of 49. Born on February 13, 1958 in Uniontown, Pa., Terry is the son of Doris M. (Cole) Kurosky, of Uniontown, Pa., and the late Walter D. Kurosky.
In addition to his mother, he leaves behind the love of his life, sweetheart, and best friend, Michelle "Shelly" Hensh Marian; five brothers and sisters: Patty Borek and husband, Thomas, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., Walter D. Kurosky and his twin, Wendell J. Kurosky and wife, Kristin, Jerrilyn Lemansky and husband, Michael, and Paul Kurosky and girlfriend, Charlene, all of Uniontown, Pa.; seven nieces and nephews: special niece, Miranda Jade Lemansky, Jennifer Barber and husband, Gary, Eric Kurosky, Tyler Kurosky, Paige Kurosky, and Thomas Borek and wife, Susie; a great-nephew, Thomas Borek; Shellie's mother, sister, brothers, and family; and many, many, loving aunts, uncles, and friends.
"T" was a graduate of Laurel Highlands High School, Fayette County, Pa., and has been employed with Golden Eagle Construction Company for over 30 years. He was Roman Catholic by Faith. An outdoorsman, avid deer and bear hunter, and sportsman, he enjoyed riding quads and especially his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was an ardent fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins; and very frequently visited Smitty's, which was his home away from home, where "T"s friends were like family to him. Above all else, the greatest thing in his life was "Shelly", his sweetheart.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa., on Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 12, 2007, until 10 a.m., when a Blessing Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, with the Father John A. Sedlak, officiating. Interment will follow in the Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, near his home and homes of his family. Your personal written tributes are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .
Fayette Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash
A Fayette County man killed his friend of more than 20 years when he pulled the emergency brake on the car both were riding in, causing the car to flip onto its roof Tuesday morning, police said. Emmett Cooke, 48, of Memory Lane, Dunbar, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of his friend, Terry Kurosky, 49, of Brushwood Road, Uniontown. State police at the Uniontown barracks said Cooke and Kurosky were passengers in a car driven by Robert Leroy Keefer, 31, also of Memory Lane, Dunbar, when the accident occurred just before 6 a.m. on Jumonville Road in North Union. Cooke was in the front passenger seat while Kurosky sat in the back of the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier. Police said all three were employed by Golden Eagle Construction and were headed to a road paving job site. Cooke pulled up on the emergency brake lever, causing Keefer to lose control of his car, police said. The vehicle struck an embankment and rolled onto its roof. Police said Kurosky was ejected through the back window. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Fayette County Deputy Coroner Paul Kondrla. Cooke, during an interview with police, said he and Kurosky had been friends for more than 20 years. He said they commonly joked with one another and had pulled the emergency brake while the other was driving in the past. Cooke told police he and Kurosky were "messing around" and admitted he pulled the emergency brake yesterday morning, causing the accident, police said. Cooke was arraigned before District Judge Wendy Dennis and released on $50,000 unsecured bond.
1 Man Killed In Accident Involving Prank
Police said a Uniontown man is dead, the result of "joking around" between a front-seat passenger and the driver. Terry Kurosky, 49, of Uniontown, was pronounced dead at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday, following a one-vehicle accident along Jumonville Road, approximately 1/4-mile north of Klink's Road in North Union Township. Kurosky was one of three men in the vehicle.
Police said Robert Leroy Keefer, 31, of Dunbar, was operating the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier coupe. Emmett Cooke, 48, of Dunbar, was a passenger. All three are employees of Golden Eagle Construction and were headed to a paving job. Police said Cooke was a passenger in the front seat. Kurosky was seated in the back. The accident occurred when Cook pulled the emergency brake, which caused Keefer to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle struck an embankment and rolled onto its roof.
Police said Kurosky was ejected out the back window. Cooke and Keefer were able to exit the vehicle through the passenger side of the vehicle. The Fayette County Coroner's Office pronounced Kurosky dead as a result of blunt force trauma to the head.
Cooke, in an interview with police, said he and Kurosky had been friends for more than 20 years. He said it was common practice for them to joke around. He said they have pulled the emergency brake while the other was driving on other occasions. Cooke was charged with involuntary manslaughter and one count of recklessly endangering another person. He was arraigned at District Judge Wendy Dennis' office and released on $50,000 unsecured bond.
Dunbar Man Held For Trial
A Dunbar man accused of causing the car wreck that killed his friend of more than 20 years will face a charge of involuntary manslaughter in Fayette County Court. Emmett Cooke, 48, of Memory Lane, pulled the car's emergency brake from the passenger seat as he and two of his co-workers were driving to a job site May 8, causing the car to flip onto its roof and crush Terry Kurosky, 49, of Brushwood Road, Uniontown, state police allege.
Police said Cooke and Kurosky were passengers in the car driven by Robert Leroy Keefer, 31, also of Memory Lane, when the crash occurred just before 6 a.m. on Jumonville Road in North Union. Cooke was in the front passenger seat, while Kurosky sat in the back of the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier. Police said all three were employed by Golden Eagle Construction, of Uniontown, and were headed to a road-paving job. Cooke pulled up on the emergency brake lever, causing Keefer to lose control of his car, police said. The vehicle struck an embankment and rolled onto its roof.
Cooke and Kurosky "were like brothers," according to Keefer's testimony Wednesday at a preliminary hearing before North Union District Judge Wendy Dennis. "It was Terry and Emmett goofing around as usual," said Keefer, who is about to be married to Cooke's daughter. "Terry was pulling on Emmett's ear or hair, or something. Sometime at that point, Emmett pulled the emergency brake." Keefer said he didn't see Cooke engage the emergency brake, "but I know he did." Police said Kurosky was thrown through the back window. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Fayette County Deputy Coroner Paul Kondrla.
Cooke, during an interview with police, said he and Kurosky had been friends for more than 20 years. He said they commonly joked with one another and had pulled the emergency brake while the other was driving in the past. Keefer testified that Kurosky had pulled the emergency brake three to four times in the past few months as the trio traveled to work. "He (Kurosky) has pulled the emergency brake from the rear of the car in the past," Keefer said. Defense attorney Sam Davis tried to argue that Cooke did not exhibit reckless or negligent behavior, and the case did not warrant a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
"Nine out of 10 times, one could argue that pulling the emergency brake while a vehicle is in motion is grossly negligent," Davis said. "But look at the facts in this case. At least three or four times in the defendant's experience, nothing happened." Dennis remanded the charges to the Court of Common Pleas. Cooke remains free on $50,000 unsecured bond.
Statements Of Dunbar Man Charged In Fatal Crash Won't Be Suppressed
A Fayette County judge Tuesday denied the request of a Dunbar man to suppress statements he made after he was arrested in a car accident that killed a friend more than a year ago. Emmett Cooke, 49, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the May 8, 2007, accident that killed Terry Kurosky, 49, of Uniontown.
According to testimony at Cooke's preliminary hearing by the car's driver, Robert Leroy Keefer of Dunbar, the accident occurred as the three headed to a construction job site where they were all employed. Cooke was in the front passenger seat, while Kurosky sat in the back of the 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier. Cooke pulled up on the emergency brake lever, causing Keefer to lose control, police said. The vehicle then struck an embankment and rolled onto its roof. Police said Kurosky was thrown through the back window. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A ruling yesterday by Judge Ralph Warman was based upon the preliminary hearing transcript. Accident reconstructionist Cpl. Joseph D'Andrea, of the state police in Uniontown, determined that the Cavalier was traveling 48 mph at the time that the emergency brake was applied. Interviewed by state police after the accident, Cooke indicated that Kurosky pulled on his hair. Cooke then reached down and pulled up on the emergency brake.
"We find that the application of the emergency brake on a vehicle traveling at a speed of 48 mph constitutes reckless conduct, i.e., conduct which disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that an accident may be caused with resultant injury or death," Warman wrote. "Having concluded that the occurrence of a criminal act has been established by a preponderance of the evidence through the independent evidence presented at the preliminary and omnibus pretrial hearings," the opinion stated, "the defendant's motion to exclude his oral and written statements is denied." Cooke also contested the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing. Warman's opinion noted that the "preliminary hearing serves a limited function and credibility of witnesses is not an issue at this hearing."
Evidence presented at both hearings, the opinion stated, was sufficient to establish that Kurosky died in an accident caused through the "reckless conduct of someone applying" the emergency brake while the vehicle was in motion. Cooke's own statements to police that he "pulled the parking brake up a little bit" and that "it locked up" can be considered, the opinion said.
Dunbar Township Man Will Serve Jail Time for Fatal Prank
A prank between two friends in Fayette County cost one man his life and will send the other to jail for up to 18 months. Emmett "Boone" Cooke, 50, of 194 Memory Lane, Dunbar Township, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the May 7, 2007, death of Terry Kurosky, 49, of Uniontown.
Kurosky died when the Chevrolet Cavalier in which he was riding crashed on Jumonville Road in North Union. State police at Uniontown said the driver, Robert L. Keefer, 33, of Dunbar, lost control of the car when Cooke pulled on the emergency brake. Cooke on Monday entered a general plea of no contest to the charges. A plea of no contest is not an admission of guilt, but it is treated as such for sentencing purposes. In an investigative report, police said Cooke told them he and Kurosky had been friends and co-workers at Golden Eagle Construction for more than 20 years.
The two enjoyed joking around with one another, Cooke told police, with one joke involving one of the men pulling on the emergency brake while the other was driving. According to the report, Cooke told investigators the two had pulled the prank numerous times over the year leading up to the accident, "and nothing happened." Cooke told police that on the morning of the accident, he, Kurosky and Keefer were headed to work when he and Kurosky "started teasing one another, and he told Kurosky he was going to eject him." Police said Cooke told them Kurosky was tugging on his hair when he pulled on the emergency brake. Keefer lost control when the brakes locked up, according to police, sending the car off the road and onto its roof. Kurosky was thrown through the back window. He was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt-force trauma to the head. Cooke told one of the troopers at the scene that he "killed his best buddy," according to court records. According to court records filed at the time Cooke entered the plea, he faces three to 18 months in jail when he is sentenced Feb. 17 before Leskinen.
Fayette Man Will Serve Jail Sentence On Weekends
A Fayette County man who pulled the emergency brake on a moving vehicle, causing a crash that killed his best friend, will serve a three- to six-month jail sentence on weekends. Emmett "Boone" Cooke, 50, of 149 Memory Lane, Dunbar Township, entered pleas of no contest to involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the May 7, 2007 death of Terry Kurosky, 49, of Uniontown. Kurosky was a passenger in a Chevrolet Cavalier that crashed on Jumonville Road in North Union. Driver Robert L. Keefer, 33, of Dunbar, lost control of the car when Cooke pulled the emergency brake, state police said.
Judge Steve Leskinen on Tuesday sentenced Cooke to three to six months in the county jail, but he ordered the time to be served on consecutive weekends. Cooke will not have to report to jail until he is medically cleared from recent open-heart surgery. Attorney Sam Davis said Cooke is remorseful. "Mr. Kurosky was his best friend on this earth," Davis said. "He's certainly sorry to his family and to all who have lost here."
Davis said he believes Cooke's heart problems may stem from his remorse over the accident. Davis said Cooke had the surgery four weeks ago, after he entered the pleas of no contest. Davis said Cook has lost 125 pounds since the accident and learned last month he has a mass on one kidney. "I'm not a doctor, but the stress of this has taken its toll," Davis said. Davis said although he advised Cooke to take his case before a jury, Cooke opted to enter the general pleas to spare Kurosky's family a trial. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but it is treated as such for sentencing purposes.
No one from Kurosky's family spoke at sentencing, but District Attorney Nancy Vernon said two of Kurosky's siblings wanted Cooke to serve jail time. "Although the deceased, their brother, and the defendant were very good friends, they are still suffering a great loss," Vernon said. "They believe he should go to jail because they feel it would give him time to contemplate what occurred, and give some value to the life of their brother."
Leskinen said testimony from previous hearings indicated Cooke might have believed the emergency brake was broken. The judge pointed out that although the two friends had pulled the prank on each other previously with no bad results, Cooke's actions were reckless because someone might have repaired the brake. "Even with the thought that it's a nonfunctional emergency brake, it's unjustifiable," Leskinen said. "It's not a prank that would ever be a good thing."
Some two dozen of Cooke's friends and family were in the courtroom. Leskinen noted he had received 60 letters from individuals that were "universally positive" in support of Cooke. In addition to jail, Cooke was ordered to serve 36 months on intermediate punishment, with nine months on house arrest with electronic monitoring.
Andrew R. Kurta, age 87, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the Lafayette Manor Nursing Center, in Uniontown. He was born November 21, 1921 in Uniontown, Pa., the son of Joseph Kurta and Mary Ann (Gonda) Kurta. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pauline Lucille (Scarlet) Kurta, on February 18, 1994; his granddaughter Kelly E. Baker, and brothers and sisters: John, Joseph, Steve, George, and Frank Kurta, Helen Kuharik, Amelia Kurta, and Victoria Rollins. Andrew was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. He was a United States Veteran serving in the Army Air Force during WWII, very proud to make 40 missions. He worked with H & L Remodeling and was always so very proud of his remodeling jobs throughout the area.
Andrew was very devoted to his wife Pauline, since her passing, he visited her daily remaining dedicated to her. Andrew and Pauline were always willing to do a lot of babysitting enjoying watching several children over the years. A kind and gentle man he will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving children: Kathleen Siegrist and husband, John, of Sarasota, Florida, Andrea Baker and husband, William C., of Fairfax Station, Virginia, Anthony R. Kurta and wife, Patti, of Uniontown, and Debbie Stepanik and husband, John, of Uniontown; his grandchildren, whom he adored: Gregory A. Siegrist, Lynda K. Siegrist, Justin Andrew Kurta and wife, Michelle, Joshua M. Kurta, Ashley Kurta Kiefer and husband, Warren, Johnny Stepanik and Samantha Stepanik; his great-grandchild, Ayden Kiefer; his sister, Elizabeth Zaharadnik, of Bethel Park, Pa.; sister-in-law, Mary Okrie; numerous loving nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., today (Sunday, March 1, 2009) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, March 2, 2009 until 9:30 am, when a Prayers of Transfer will be said, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil, as Celebrant. Entombment follows in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, in Uniontown. Military Honors will be accorded by the AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa. Parish Wake Service will be held today at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Ann A. Fiffick KURTA (1912-2003)
Ann A. Fiffick Kurta, age 90, of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, May 10, 2003 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born June 5, 1912, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of Andrew M. Fiffick and Johanna Franchock Fiffick.Ann was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church and owned and operated Kurta Cleaners for 30 years with her husband. During World War II she was affiliated with the Columbia, South Carolina, Army Base Post Office. Ann was loving, warm, and hard working and loved her Family above all else! She was preceded in death by six brothers, an infant brother John, Steven, Andrew, Rev. Fr. John, Joseph and Charles Fiffick, two brothers-in-law, Andy Kurta and Paul Smorada, three sisters-in-law, Catherine Fiffick, Mary Fiffick, and Kathryn Fiffick, and her parents. She is survived her husband of 68 years, John M. Kurta, whom she married February 17, 1935; four sisters: Marie Kurta of Valley City, Ohio, Josephine Smorada, Helen Fiffick, and Pauline Sroka and husband, Ted, all of Uniontown, Pa.; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC. AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS CEMETERY, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, May 13, until 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial follows at 10 a.m. in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, North Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, with Rev. Fr. Micah E. Kozoil as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Uniontown. Parish Wake Service will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. ©The Herald Standard 2003
Iva Pauline Kurta, 80, of Warren, Ohio, went with Jesus to his eternal home, Friday, June 25, 2004. She was born March 4, 1924, in Uniontown, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Plaford and the late Rose Daniels Gibbs. A homemaker, she had been a resident of Warren most of her life. Besides her parents, her husband, Stephen Victor Kurta preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1978. Also preceding her in death were a son, David S. Kurta along with many brothers and sisters. Survivors include: her daughters, Monica Rose Kurta and Rose Marie Tice, both of Warren; two grandsons, Andrew S. and Jessie T. Tice; six brothers, Myles, Jimmy, Kenny, Alan, Paul and Keith Gibbs, all of Pennsylvania; and two sisters, Genevieve Parker of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Dorothy Gibbs of Uniontown, Pa.Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday evening, July 2, a t the ROBERTS- CLARK MEMORIAL HOME, 180 Garfield Dr., N.E., Warren, Ohio, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2004. Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.
John M. Kurta, 99, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the Uniontown Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1909, in Westmoreland County, Pa., son of Andrew and Agnes Kurta, who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann (Fiffick) Kurta, brothers, Edward and Andrew Kurta, sisters, Mary Solly, Margaret Hranik, and Agnes Whitlock, nephews, Theodore Fiffick, John Fiffick, Ray Kurta, Eugene Kurta, and a niece Betty Fetsko. John was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the United States Army, and had been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47. John was a tailor, and owned and operated a tailor and dry cleaning business with his wife, Ann, for over 50 years. Left to cherish his memory is his sister-in-law and beloved care giver, Helen Fiffick; sister-in-law, Josephine Smorada; brother-in-law, Ted Sroka; nieces and nephews: Andrew Fiffick, Dolores Sullivan, Barbara Canistra, Joseph Fiffick, Paul Fiffick, Don Sroka, Sharon Sroka, Maxine Yohman, Richard Kurta, Paulette Smorada, and Marlene Krevinko. Friends will be received at the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, Pa., today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 until 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, Pa., at 10 a.m., with Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil, as Celebrant. Interment will be held at St. Mary (Nativity) Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa, where military honors will be accorded by VFW Post 47. The Parish Wake Service will be held this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.
Margaret Kurta
Uniontown
Margaret (Peggy) Kurta, 94, of Mountainview Street, Uniontown, passed away peacefully early Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Uniontown Hospital after a lingering illness. Peggy lived a busy, full life working as a waitress in the Uniontown area into her 80th year and traveling the world, often with her son, Joseph, her constant companion and best friend. Born locally in the little community of Leith to Joseph and Maria Blazek Kuzma, Peggy was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, the Oliver Mother's Club, Circle Club, Central Christian Dart Ball Club, Catholic War Veteran's Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Kurta and five sisters, Anna Kuzma, Mary Spak, Suzanne Rybczyk, Theresa Biscione and Veronica Tuzzi. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Fidandis and Martin E. Kurta, with whom she resided, both of Uniontown, Nicholas Fidandis and wife Shirley of Alexandria, Va.; her beloved daughter, Bernadette Kurta Krawczyk and husband Mike of Norman, Okla.; three grandsons, Andy and Philip Fidandis of Corralitos, Calif., and Geoffrey Krawczyk of Norman, Okla.; two great-grandsons, Sydney and Nicholas; several in-laws; cousins and many nieces and nephews who loved and enjoyed spending time (especially those wild and wonderful summers) with "Aunt Margaret." Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at which time a blessing service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at noon in St. Mary's RC Church with the Rev. Micah Kozoil as celebrant. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Beverly Health Care Activities Fund, 129 Franklin Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401. During the last few months of her life, Peggy was lovingly cared for at Beverly Health Care and her family would like to show gratitude for the excellent care of their beloved mother, who they will greatly miss.
Mary Ellen (Glover) Kurta, 71, of Elyria, Ohio, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, following a short illness. Mrs. Kurta was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, George; daughters, Regina Speidel, Luann Hart and Carol Kurta, all of Elyria, and Georgiann Kurta of Lorain, Ohio; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Eleanor Swaney and Eva Lou Balchak, both of Uniontown, and Betty Geisel of Lorain; and a brother, William Glover of Lorain. Friends were received at the Busch-Curtis-Scheuflfler Family Chapel, 114 Second St., Elyria, on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at 10:15 a.m., the hour of services.
Frank Kurtik
Frank Kurtik, 88, of Richeyville, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994, in his home. He was born January 10, 1905, in Elrama, son of the late Michael and Johanna Tischak Kurtik. He was a member of St. Agnes R.C. Church of Richeyville; Jednota Lodge; and the UMWA; he retired from J&L Vesta 4 Mine in 1970. Surviving are his wife, Effie Lemonovich Kurtik; three sons, Edward and his wife, Betty Kurtik of Troy, N.Y., Richard and his wife, Kathleen Kurtik of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Frank J. Kurtik of Pittsburg; two granddaughters, Eileen DePaula of Selkirk, N.Y. and Mary Anne Chiffela of Troy, N.Y.; two grandsons, Michael Kurtik of Medford, Mass., and David Kurtik of Alexandria, Va.; two great-granddaughters, Meghan and Emily DePaula; and one sister, Mary Kovach of Euless, Texas.
Albert Braden KURTZ (1870-1937)
A.B. KURTZ
DIES AFTER
OPERATION
A. B. Kurtz, 66 years old, connected with the jewelry business since he was 14 years of age and one of Connellsville's most prominent business men and citizens, died at 5:15 o'clock Friday afternoon at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., where he had gone for treatment on Sunday, September 19th. Although in failing health for some time, his condition did not become serious until four months ago. He had undergone an operation at the Baltimore hospital Wednesday a week ago and had been showing signs of convalescence when he suffered a relapse, believed to be due to heart failure, and his two children were summoned by Mrs. Kurtz who was at the bedside. Mr. Kurtz had been troubled with gall bladder and kidney conditions. Albert Braden Kurtz was born in Connellsville on December 22, 1870, the son of the late Joseph M. and Martha Jane Cope Kurtz. He spent practically his entire life in the city and had resided for nearly 60 years at the Kurtz home at the southeast corner of East Fairview avenue and South Prospect street, moving to his summer home in Bullskin township near Johnston school about six months ago. Mr. Kurtz, who was believed to be one of the oldest men in the jewelry business in the point of service in Southwestern Pennsylvania, went into the employ of Charles Way when but 14 years of age to learn the jeweler’s trade. He remained with him until he was about 22 years of age when he decided to embark on a personal business venture, going to Confluence where he opened a store. Several years later, he and a brother George Clarence Kurtz, purchased the Neville jewelry store at Dawson which they operated for some time. After the death of his father, A.B. Kurtz came to Connellsville to stay with his mother and 35 years ago he went into the jewelry business in the Stader building at the corner of West Crawford avenue and South Meadow lane where his store was connected at the present time. He established an enviable reputation as a jeweler. Mr. Kurtz was a very active member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, being connected with it throughout his life. He was a member of the official board. He was also a member of the Masons. Surviving are his wife, Susan Etta Black Kurtz: one son, Joseph M. Kurtz, and a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Horner, both of Connellsville; a sister, Mrs. Caroline White, who lived with him, and three brothers, Edgar Kurtz and Charles W. Kurtz, both of Pittsburgh, and George Clarence Kurtz of Jeanette. The body was shipped to Connellsville today and was removed to the parlors of Funeral Director Charles C. Mitchell. Later it was to be taken to the Kurtz summer home in Bullskin Township. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
A. B. Kurtz Will Be
Buried on Tuesday
The funeral service for A. B. Kurtz, well known jeweler of this city, whose death occurred Friday at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, will be held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence in East Connellsville. Rev. L. S. Elliott, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and Dr. B. W. Hutchinson of Pittsburgh, a former pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Addison Cemetery. The Men’s Bible Class of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will meet tonight at 7 o’clock at the church to go to the Kurtz home. Members are to bring their cars. The Carnegie Free Library will be closed from 1 to 3 o’clock out of respect for Mr. Kurtz, he having been a life trustee of this institution.
ALBERT B. KURTZ
Albert Braden Kurtz, life-long resident of Connellsville and pioneer in the jewelry business, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Friday afternoon following a lengthy illness. He was admitted to the hospital last September 19, in preparation for a delicate surgical operation to relieve a condition with which he became afflicted almost four months ago. Mrs. Kurtz and two children, Mrs. Carl B. Horner, Jr. and Joseph M. Kurtz were at the bedside when the end came. Mr. Kurtz was born in Connellsville, December 22, 1870, a son of the late Joseph M. and Martha Jane Cooper Kurtz and lived at the Kurtz homestead in East Fairview Avenue the greater part of his life. Of recent months the family had been living at their summer home in Bullskin Township. A pioneer in his chosen field, Mr. Kurtz entered the jewelry business when he was 14 years old. For seven years he was tutored by Charles Way. Leaving Mr. Way's employ he went into business for himself, opening a store at Confluence. Later he and his brother, George C. Kurtz purchased the Neville Jewelry store in Dawson, operating there for some time.
Upon the death of his father, thirty-five years ago, he came to Connellsville to live with his mother and it was then he opened his establishment in West Crawford Avenue. He continued in the business until he died. All of his life Mr. Kurtz was an active member of First Methodist Episcopal Church. In civic affairs he was also noted for his activity. Mr. Kurtz was also a member of the Masons. Besides his widow, Mrs. Susan Etta Black Kurtz, and his two children, there survives him one sister, Mrs. Caroline White of Connellsville three brothers, Edward and Charles W. Kurtz of Pittsburgh, and George C. Kurtz of Jeannette.
Ann M. Mortimer KURTZ ( -1997)
Ann M.(Mortimer) Kurtz
Ann M. Mortimer Kurtz, 57, of Ames Road, Bentleyville, died Sunday, March 9, 1997, in Haven Crest Nursing Home, Carroll Township. She is survived by her husband whom she married March 20, 1965, Dale Kurtz, and two brothers, Leo E. Mortimer Jr. of Freedom, Pa., and John Mortimer of Wilkes Barre, Pa. Family and friends will be received at the Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, on Tuesday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ARTHUR E. KURTZ
Arthur E. Kurtz, former resident of Connellsville, died August 23, 1955 in the Smith Memorial Nursing Home, Media, where he had been a patient for the past five years. He was 82 years old. Arthur E. Kurtz, son of the late Henry and Emma Augusta Enos Kurtz, was born June 2, 1873. On September 21, 1898 he married Ethel Irene Nickel who died March 7, 1938. In his earlier years he was employed variously. He served as assistant postmaster in Connellsville from 1896 to 1910 and as postmaster from 1910 to 1914. He was secretary of the Connellsville Steam Laundry Company from 1914 to 1918, secretary and manager of the Guiler Sand Company from 1918 to 1924, and deputy prothonotary from 1924 to 1940. From then, until he retired in 1942 because of failing eyesight, he represented the Washington National Insurance Company. In 1942 he sold his home in West Green street and moved to eastern Pennsylvania. He had been in poor health for a number of years prior to his death and totally blind since 1945. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Connellsville and ardent Republican, serving many years as committeeman in the First ward. He is survived by one brother, J. Fred Kurtz of Harrisburg: two children, Donald F. Kurtz of Broomall, and Mary Frances Kurtz of Landsdowne, two grandchildren, Donald F. Kurtz Jr., and Blanche M. Kurtz, both of Broomall. Funeral service will be held at the McCormick's funeral home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Bessie KURTZ died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Bessie Kurtz, aged 43, wife of Edward L. Kurtz, Sr., proprietor of the Ohiopyle
Hotel, died at 1:50 Saturday afternoon, January 15, 1938, in the McKeesport hospital
from heart disease after undergoing an operation nine days ago. She would
have been 44 years of age on Tuesday.
Mrs. Kurtz is survived by her husband and the following children, Mrs. Kenneth
Grieves, South Connellsville, and Edward, Jr., Fay, William, John, Ray and Herbert,
all at home. She also leaves two brothers, Thomas Johnson, McKeesport,
and J. W., of Ohiopyle, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson, McKeesport.
Mrs. Kurtz was the daughter of the late J. W. and Elizabeth Johnson and was born
in Maryland. She was a member of the Methodist churches in Ohiopyle and
McKeesport.
Short funeral rites will be held at 7:30 tonight in the residence in the Ohiopyle
Hotel, and the body will be taken to the Willig funeral home, McKeesport, for
services at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Versailles cemetery.
Mr. Kurtz and been the proprietor of the Ohiopyle Hotel for the past seven years.
CHARLES W. KURTZ
Charles W. Kurtz, 76 years old, member of a well-known Connellsville family, died Monday at the Kenmawr Hotel, Pittsburgh where he had resided. He was the son of the late Joseph M., and Martha Jane Cope Kurtz and continued to make his home in Connellsville, where he was born, until locating in Pittsburgh a number of years later. He was at one time associated with the American Window Glass Company of Pittsburgh. Besides his wife Mrs. Mollie Sankey Kurtz, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Caroline White of Connellsville and two brothers, George C. Kurtz of Connellsville, and J. Edgar Kurtz of Pittsburgh. He was a brother of the late A.B. Kurtz of Connellsville. The funeral service was held this afternoon at the John F. Semmelrock Funeral Home, followed by burial in the Southside Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
MISS ELEANOR KURTZ
IS CALLED BY DEATH
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Miss Eleanor Kurtz, 82 years old, one of the best known residents of this city, died at 5:30 o'clock Thursday evening at her home, 218 East Crawford avenue after an illness of pneumonia. She became sick a month ago and for the past three weeks had been confined to her bed. Miss Kurtz was a lifelong resident of Connellsville, having been more here on August 20, 1844. She was born in the old Kurtz homestead, at the corner of West Crawford avenue and Meadow lane, where the jewelry store of A. B. Kurtz is now located, a daughter of the late Josiah and Eliza Reisinger Kurtz. Her father had been a manufacturer. Miss Kurtz was a milliner and for a number of years was identified with the firm of Porter and Kurtz. One sister, Christine, wife of Worth Kilpatrick, of this city, survives.
Mrs. Emma Kurtz
Dies Peacefully
After Relapse
Suffering a relapse of an illness that followed her return from the South this spring, Mrs. Emma A. Kurtz, 80 years old, one of the city's best known women, died at her home in Race street at 9:55 o'clock Sunday night. The relapse occurred on May 25 and since that time has gradually weakened. Until her death however, she remained conscious. Mrs. Kurtz was one of Connellsville's most highly respected women. She was the daughter of the late Jonathan and Mary Enos and was born on November 26, 1844, in the old Enos homestead in East Crawford avenue, now occupied by Dr. J.D. Jackson. She married Henry Kurtz on December 17, 1868, He was one of Connellsville's most prominent citizens. His death occurred on December 11, 1918. Four children, three whom survive, were born to this union. They are James L., cashier of the Citizens National Bank: Arthur E., deputy prothonotary of Fayette County, and J. Fred, a coal and coke operator, all of this city. One sister Mrs. Mary E. Taggert of Big Stone Gap, W. Va., and one brother, E.J. Enos, of this city, together with four grandchildren and one great grandchild, also survive. All members of the family, with the exception of a son, J. Fred, where at her bedside when death came. Fred Kurtz, who is in Chicago, Ill. could not be here because of his health. His condition will not permit him to come for the funeral. Mrs. Kurtz was a devout member of the Christian Church of this city. She united with the church in her girlhood days and remained with it throughout her life. She took great interest in all church affairs until a few years ago when an injury prevented further active participation. She was a charter member of the Ladies Circle of the G.A.R., and was very much interested in that organization until her injury also caused a suspension of activities. Following six weeks in the Uniontown Hospital last fall for observation and treatment she left the institution greatly improved. In company with her son J. Fred, she went to Orlando, Fla., to spend the winter. She returned this spring, stopping at Chattanooga, Tenn., to visit a grand-daughter, Mrs. E.H. Ralston. The fatigue of the long trip made it necessary for her to re-enter a hospital on her return and she apparently made progress. A daughter-in-law Mrs. J. L. Kurtz, went there and accompanied her home. She withstood the trip and seemingly had regained her former health. The funeral will be on Wednesday. A brief service will be held at the Kurtz home in Race street followed by a service at 3:30 o'clock in the Christian Church, with Rev. George Walker Buckner, the pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Hill Grove Cemetery.
GEORGE C. KURTZ
George C. Kurtz a former resident of Greensburg, Pa., died at the home of his son, Gibson C. Kurtz in East St. Louis, Ill. He was born in Connellsville April 20, 1876, the son of the late Joseph and Martha Cope Kurtz. He was assistant superintendent of the American Window Glass Company of Jeanette before his retirement. His wife, Maude, preceded him in death, in 1955. He is survived by his son, Gibson C., and two daughters, Mrs. Jack Noss of Hobbs, N.M., and Mrs. John Felty of St. Petersburg, Fla. Three grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. The body will be at the Coshey funeral home in Greensburg after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
HARRY L. KURTZ
DIES SUDDENLY
IN PITTSBURG
Harry L. Kurtz, 62 years old, a native of Connellsville died unexpectedly this morning at his home in Pittsburg where he had been engaged for a score of years as chief auditor for the Harry Davis consolidated amusement enterprise. Mr. Kurtz was a son of the late John and Katherine Keepers Kurtz and was born in Connellsville on August 20, 1866. For a number of years he was with the Connellsville Coal and Iron Company at Leisenring and later with the Slaymaker Barry Company lock makers at South Connellsville. In 1907 he went to Pittsburg with an auditing company and for 20 years had been chief auditor for the Davis interests. On September 30, 1906 Mr. Kurtz was married to Miss Blanche Ault of Scottsdale who survives. There are no children. A brother Isaac William Kurtz lives at Peru, Ind. He was a nephew of Worth Kilpatrick and a cousin of James L., Arthur E., and J. Fred Kurtz of this city. The body will be brought to Connellsville, for burial.
HENRY KURTZ DEAD;
WAS VETERAN IN
WAR AND BUSINESS
For 40 Years He Was Engaged
in Merchandising in
Crawford Avenue.
SERVED IN THE REBELLION
Had Been Retired From Business For
Many Years, But Was Active In
Grand Army Circles: Last Illness
Dated From Few Months Ago.
Henry Kurtz, 77 years old, a retired business man of Connellsville and a veteran of the Civil War, died last evening at 8 o'clock at his home on Race street. Mr. Kurtz had been failing in health since last summer, but his condition did not become serious until about two months ago. He was confined to his bed several days previous to his death. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the family residence with Rev. G.W. Buckner of the Christian Church officiating. Henry Kurtz a son of the late Josiah and Eliza Reisinger Kurtz, was born in Connellsville August 29, 1841, in the old Kurtz homestead on the corner of Meadow lane and Crawford Avenue, now known as the Stader building. He was educated in the public schools, learned the shoemaking trade and worked at it until August 16, 1862, when he enlisted in Company H, 142nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Captain J.M. DuShane, serving three years until the end of the war being mustered out July 4, 1865. After the battle of Chancellorsville he was transferred to the Veterans Reserve Corps. After his discharge from the Army, Mr. Kurtz entered the merchandise business conducted bi his father and Samuel Reisinger, on the building on West Crawford avenue and Meadow lane, now occupied by the Connellsville Drug Company. Later he formed a partnership with his brother Joseph M. Kurtz and continued the business for several years at the same location. Later Josiah B. Kurtz bought out the interest of Joseph M. Kurtz and the business was continued under the firm name of H. and J. Kurtz until 1906 when they disposed of their business. Mr. Kurtz was in the mercantile business for 40 years. December 17, 1868, the deceased was married to Miss Emma Augusta Enos, a daughter of Jonathan and Mary Enos. Mr. Kurtz had resided in Connellsville all his life and his death removes from the city one of its best known and most highly respected citizens. He was a member of the Christian church for 30 years and nearly all the time served the church as a deacon. He was prominent in the Grand Army of the Republic circles, being one of the most active members of the William F. Kurtz Post, No. 104, Grand Army of the Republic. In addition to his widow, Emma A. Kurtz is survived by three sons, James L., Arthur E., and J. Fred Kurtz, the last named being chairman of the Fayette County chapter of the Red Cross; three sisters, Miss Ella Kurtz, Mrs. Worth Kilpatrick, both of Connellsville, and Mrs. Carrie Stillwagon of Washington, Pa.
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DEATH CLOSES
ACTIVE CAREER
OF J. L. KURTZ
Well-Known Citizen Dies at
Hospital After Valiant
Fight for Life
CONNECTED WITH
BANKS 30 YEARS.
James L. Kurtz, a lifelong resident of Connellsville and identified with banking circles for three decades, died at 8:40 o'clock this morning at Connellsville State Hospital where he had undergone an operation two weeks ago. Mr. Kurtz, who on Thursday, the date of his burial, would of become 67 years of age, was taken ill on Friday, August 28, at his home on 365 East Green street and two weeks later was removed to the hospital. Death was attributed to complications. James Louis Kurtz was born on October 15, 1869 in Connellsville at the home of his parents, Henry and Emma Enos Kurtz, who resided in West Crawford avenue on the site of the present McKenna shoe store. He attended the Connellsville High School and in 1887 went to Leisenring No. 1 where he was employed as a chief clerk for 10 years. During that time, however a strike swept the region and he was furloughed for a year. He felt that he wanted to be a minister and went to Bethany College. His attendance there caused him to believe that his talents were not intended for the ministry and that he could do as much in line of business. In 1897 he was chosen chief clerk of the Virginia Coal and Coke Company of Stonega, Va. In June of that year Mr. Kurtz returned to Connellsville and was united in marriage to Miss Mary Florence Wolfe, daughter of Lewis Whetzel and Malinda Casteal Wolfe by Rev. W.A. Edie at the First Presbyterian Church on June 24. Mr. Kurtz resigned his Virginia position, coming North in the fall of 1897 to enter the grocery business with his uncle E.J. Enos, on East Crawford avenue on the site of the present Bell Telephone Company building. The following January, they sold the business and Mr. Kurtz went to Scottdale where he was given employment in a bank. Two months later he was offered and accepted appointment as a teller in the Yough National Bank here. He remained there in that capacity until 1902 when he was elected a teller by the Title and Trust Company of Western Pennsylvania but before he assumed these duties, he was named cashier of the Union National Bank on the West Side. He remained with the Title and Trust about a month before taking over his work on the West Side, where he remained until 1905. Then he was elected cashier of the Citizens National Bank, continuing in office until 1929. It was in 1924 when Mr. Kurtz became identified with the South Connellsville Building and Loan Association. At that time it was four years of age. He was named secretary and was in that capacity at his death. The name of the concern later was changed to Connellsville Building and Loan Association. Mr. Kurtz was active in his association with the Christian Church for 50 years. During that period he served as superintendent of the Sunday school, teacher of a class of boys, and successively filled the offices of deacon and elder. He was chairman of the official board for nine years and last March was elected for another year. In every phase of the church's life he was devoted and loyal to the church's interests. His cordial, friendly attitude drew the membership to him with a warmth of affection, few have ever experienced. Next to his home life, which was ideal in all its relations, the church filled the largest place in his activities, interests and aspirations. In the early years of the Y.M.C.A. in Connellsville he gave much of his time, as a member of the board of directors, to the promotion and up building of this organization. In the rebuilding of the Christian Church in 1921-22 he was a member of the building committee and contributed many valuable suggestions as to the work which, when completed, provided the congregation with one of the most complete church plants in the city. He had been treasurer of the Salvation Army Board of the city for many years. In his relations to this agency he had been instrumental in making it possible for the Army to continue its work during periods when its resources were on the verge of exhaustion. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for several years, that organization providing him an opportunity to maintain an intimate touch with his fellow citizens from which he derived much pleasure and benefit. He was a friend of the public schools, the Carnegie Library and other institutions he regarded as helpful and vital to the development of our citizenry of tomorrow. In all the duties and obligations as a neighbor and resident of his home town. Mr. Kurtz was diligent and faithful. He had an abiding faith in Connellsville and was constantly concerned in its growth and material, moral and spiritual development of its people. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Emma Katherine Stumbaugh of Latrobe and Mrs. Elizabeth R. Ralston of Indiana; three grandchildren, Jimmy Stumbaugh of Latrobe and Ernest Kurtz Ralston and Elizabeth Grace Ralston of Indiana, and two brothers A.E. Kurtz of West Green street and J. Fred Kurtz of Harrisburg. The body was removed to the Charles C. Mitchell Funeral Home in South Pittsburg street where it was prepared for burial and then removed to the Mitchell Funeral Chapel where it will lie in state until noon Thursday. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock at the First Christian Church with Rev. Charles H. Bloom his pastor officiating. Interment will be made in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
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JOHN KURTZ DIES
AT 88: LIVED IN
CITY ALL HIS LIFE
Member Of Family Long
Identified With Connellsville
Affairs.
SERVED TERM AS BURGESS
Learned Hatter's Trade In His Father's
Factory When A Youth But
Engaged In Mercantile Business
In Later Years; Family Of Fighters.
John Kurtz one of Connellsville's oldest and best known citizens died early this morning at his home at the corner of Pittsburg street and Crawford avenue, following a brief illness which resulted from a fall about two weeks ago. He was 88 years old. Mr. Kurtz suffered a slight stroke following this apparently trivial mishap but was not compelled to take his bed until Wednesday of this week. He was conscious to the last. Mr. Kurtz was born in Connellsville and lived his life here. He came of a distinguished family, one that has been in prominent in civic and business affairs for several generations. He also came from a family of fighters, being one of four brothers, all of whom saw service in the Civil War. He was a brother of William F. Kurtz, who fell at Fredericksburg and in whose honor the local G.A.R. post is named. Three generations of the Kurtz family have served from time to time as burgess of Connellsville, Josiah Kurtz, his father was burgess in 1831. Fifty years later, in 1881, John Kurtz was elected to the position while his son, Josiah B. Kurtz, served as burgess in 1893, 1894, 1896 and from 1900 to 1902. John Kurtz's career as an officeholder was confined to his single term as burgess. His father was first elected to office in 1826, when he was named borough treasurer. He was in the town council in 1833 and again in 1867 and was treasurer in 1874 and 1876. Josiah and Elizabeth Kurtz, parents of John Kurtz, were natives of Somerset, coming to Connellsville about 1825. John Kurtz was their oldest child. He was born in Connellsville, on the site of the Stader building, at the corner of Main street and Meadow lane, on October 7, 1826. There were seven children in this family, four of them are still living. Four of the five sons of Josiah Kurtz served in the Civil War, they were William F. Kurtz, Henry Kurtz, Samuel Kurtz who died about five years ago and John Kurtz. John Kurtz enlisted in 1865 and served for nine months in the Sixth Heavy Artillery. The sisters who are still living are Mrs. Carrie Stillwagon, Miss Ellen Kurtz, and Mrs. Christina Kilpatrick, wife of Worth Kilpatrick. On January 1, 1850, John Kurtz married Miss Catherine Keepers. She died in 1910. Five children were born to this union, Josiah B. Kurtz, of Connellsville, Isaac W. Kurtz of Peru, Ind., Harry L. Kurtz of Pittsburg, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Freed of town, and J. Charles Kurtz, who died a few years ago. John Kurtz is also survived by a single grandchild, Miss Frances K. Freed. Josiah Kurtz was a hat manufacturer and had an extensive business in the early days of the borough. His factory and store occupied what is now the Stader building on Main street. Although John Kurtz learned the hatters trade at an early age, he never followed it to any extent, spending most of his time in the store. He remained in business until about 1900. The hats made by Josiah Kurtz had a wide reputation. They were sold in all parts of the country, boat, and not infrequently shipments were made to Cincinnati and other parts by boat, the Youghiogheny being navigable in those times. In addition to his duties in the store which he conducted, John Kurtz and conveyance. It is said that he probably written more wills than any man in Connellsville. For many years he was practically the only man to whom such matters were taken. He also engaged rather extensively in the realty business.
For the past several years Mr. Kurtz has been in feeble health. He came downtown regularly, however, and was a familiar figure. He invariably wore a high silk hat, which seemed incongruous on to the younger generation. Mr. Kurtz was probably the best known of the older residents of town, and was highly respected by all. Since the death of his wife in 1910 he and his son Josiah B. Kurtz, continued to make their home in the South Pittsburg street residence. This dwelling was erected about 12 years ago, following the sale of the Kurtz property on East Main street to the Elks. They had resided on Main street about 30 years prior to that sale, moving to there from the home in the downtown section. Mr. Kurtz was member of General Worth Encampment. Independent Order of Odd Fellows He had been a member of the Odd Fellows for 40 years and they will have charge of the funeral services, which will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home. Rev. G.L.C. Richardson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. T.H. Pershing, a former pastor, will officiate. Interment will be private in Chestnut Hill cemetery. Mr. Kurtz was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years.
J. CHARLES KURTZ
DIES, SUDDENLY AT
HOME OF BROTHER
Well Known Connellsville
Man Is Victim Of Heart
Failure.
HAD BEEN TAKING TREATMENT
Went To Pittsburg, Christmas To Have
Medical Attention For Malady: His
Death A Shock To Many Friends
In Town. A Former Bank Cashier.
J. Charles Kurtz, on of the best known residents of Connellsville died suddenly at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his brother, Harry L. Kurtz in Pittsburg. Heart failure was the cause. Mr. Kurtz had been in Pittsburg since Christmas, under the care of a physician for heart trouble. News of his death came as a shock to many relatives and friends in this vicinity. Fifty-two years old, Mr. Kurtz spent his life in Connellsville. He was born here, went through the public schools, and lived an active business life, up to the past few years. It was in 1878 that he entered the bank business, in 1884 was appointed cashier to succeed A.C. Knox. Mr. Kurtz was cashier when it became a national bank in 1893. In 1898 he resigned because of ill health. After leaving the bank Mr. Kurtz conducted a brokerage business for several years A public-spirited citizen, he was at all times interested in the industrial development of the community and especially South Connellsville. Although a Republican, he never held public office, although he held the good citizens interest in politics. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and Knight Templer, a member of the Connellsville Lodge No. 603, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Yough Council, Independent Order of Heptasopha. Mr. Kurtz was the son of John and Catherine Kurtz. His father, 83 years old, still survives. Mrs. Kurtz died about four years ago. The following brothers and sisters survive, Josiah B. Kurtz, Isaac W. Kurtz of Peru, Ind. Mrs. George B. Freed, Harry L. Kurtz of Pittsburg, an adopted sister Mrs. Karl Cameron of Beaver: and a nice Miss Frances Freed. The funeral will be held at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the Kurtz residence at the corner of Pittsburg street and Crawford avenue. Mr. Kurtz was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Rev. T.H. Pershing of Pittsburg and Rev. R.C. Wolf will officiate. The interment will be private in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Rites Saturday
The funeral service for J. Fred Kurtz, 82, Connellsville native who died in Harrisburg, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Munk funeral home in charge of the Rev. George D. Massay of the First Christian Church. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. Six representatives of the State Parole Board from Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Altoona will serve as pallbearers. A resident of Connellsville until nearly 30 years ago, when he went to Harrisburg, he had served with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under seven governors. He had been connected with the State Emergency Relief Board, the State Department of Public Assistance, Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment program as state director and distribution director of Federal Surplus Commodities for Pennsylvania. Since 1944 he had been director supervisor for the Pennsylvania Board of Parole until his retirement.
John W. Kurtz
CONNELLSVILLE
John W. “Jack” Kurtz, 86 of Connellsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 1, 2012, in the Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born July 14, 1925, in Ohiopyle, a son of the late Edward L. and Bessie Johnson Kurtz. Jack was a graduate of the former Ohiopyle High School with the class of 1942. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy. He was a former owner of the Wonder Bar Restaurant in Connellsville and had also worked as a car salesman for several car dealerships in the area. Jack was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Connellsville and also attended the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Jack is survived by his loving children, Nancy Darlene Anderson and husband, John Richard, of Connellsville, John A. Kurtz and wife, Jeanie, of Apollo, Gary R. Kurtz and wife, Vickie, Edward H. Kurtz and wife, Karen, Rosemary Beal and husband, Ralph, and Laura Martin and husband, Fred, all of Connellsville; his 23 grandchildren; and his 34 great-grandchildren. Jack was the last surviving member of his immediate family. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his loving wife, Maralee G. Marietta Kurtz, De. 23, 2007; his daughter, Janet Faye Saxon; his sisters, Fay Whipkey and Wilma Atfield; and his brothers, Edward E., William II, Ray J. Sr. and Herbert G Kurtz. Family and friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville (724-628-1430), where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Watson officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion and Trotter American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; or the Wesley United Methodist Church, S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, PA 15425, in memory of John W. “Jack” Kurtz. To sign the online guest registry, please visit www.brooskfuneralhomes.com.
KURTZ— At his home on Fairview Avenue early Tuesday morning January 24, 1902. Joseph M. Kurtz aged 69 years, after an illness extending over a period of several months. An affection of the heart and stomach in fact had kept him away from business for the greater part of last year. His death was not unexpected for several days past. Joseph M. Kurtz was born in Connellsville October 22, 1833, he was the son of Josiah and Elizabeth Reisinger Kurtz both of whom are dead. Their ancestors were among the very earliest settlers of Pennsylvania. The parents died in Connellsville, his father in 1896 then well into his nineties, and his mother in 1890. Mr. Kurtz was educated in the public schools in Connellsville. Coming out of school he clerked in a store and later was a bookkeeper in West Virginia and Ohio. He then located in Uniontown and later in Pennsville here he had a store. Coming to Connellsville he kept a general store on North Pittsburg street. In the early seventies he entered the First National Bank as a clerk and was promoted to teller in 1876. Later he was made assistant cashier and in 1887 was elected cashier which position he occupied until 1900 when he was made Vice President and a director in the bank which position he held at the time of his death. In October 1861 Mr. Kurtz married Miss Martha Jane Cope, daughter of the late Dr. James Cope and Caroline Johnston Cope of Connellsville. To this union were born six children, five of whom with their mother survive, as follows Charles William and James E. who are married and reside in Pittsburg, Albert B., and George Clarence of Dawson, and Miss Caroline at home, one son Frank died at the age of 14 years. The following brothers and sister also survive John, Henry, Samuel, Miss Ella Kurtz, Mrs. Christine Kilpatrick and Mrs. Caroline Stillwagon widow of the late J.D. Stillwagon. Mr. Kurtz was a member of the King Solomon Lodge, No. 3 Masons of which he was the past master and had represented in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows Royal Arcanum and Heptasophs. In politics he was a Republican, and served as a member of the town council and one term as Borough Treasurer. Joseph M. Kurtz was built-square and lived in the rectitude of that life. He was a hard worker for is employers in early life and later for the success of the institution with which he was so long connected. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence on Fairview avenue. Rev. W.A. Edie will conduct the services. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. Out of respect for the dead all the banks will be closed at 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Funeral Of J. B. Kurtz Will
Be Held Tuesday Afternoon
The funeral service for Josiah B. Kurtz, former burgess of Connellsville who was found dead Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. George B. Freed at Pittsburgh street and Lincoln avenue will be held at the Freed home Tuesday at 2 o'clock with Dr. Bennett W. Hutchinson officiating. It will be private to all but friends of Mr. Kurtz. Burial in Hill Grove Cemetery, also will be private. Friends are invited, however, to the service. Mr. Kurtz, one of the best-known and most popular of the city's citizens, was found dead on his bed in his room under circumstances indicating that his death had resulted from a pistol wound which, under the stress of deep despondency and great mental anguish had been self-inflicted. Mr. Kurtz has been unwell for upwards of six months. He is said to have expressed to a friend his fear that he might at some time become a burden or charge on his friends and his horror of the possible fate. Mr. Kurtz was a member of a pioneer family of Connellsville. He was born on the site of the First National Bank Building, March 29, 1852, a son of the late John and Katherine Keepers Kurtz and spent all his life here. He was educated in the public schools and for many years was a member of the firm of H. and J. Kurtz, one of the leading dry goods stores of Connellsville at that time located in the present building of the Connellsville Drug Company. He continued as a member of the firm, until its dissolution a number of years ago. He then retired and succeeded his father whose death occurred in 1914 as notary public, which office he still maintained at the time of his death. Mr. Kurtz, when a young man, enlisted in the old "Connellsville Grays" a volunteer military organization, which was later taken into the National Guard as Co. C, 10th regiment, as a lieutenant in this organization. Mr. Kurtz served in the railroad riot of 1877. The organization later became Company D. He was an organizer of a drums corps known as "Jo Kurtz" Drums Corps, which was always very much in evidence at all celebrations of Republican victories, as well as patriotic demonstrations. In politics Mr. Kurtz was a staunch Republican, always taking part in the activities of the party. He was three times elected burgess of Connellsville, being chosen in 1893, 1894 and in 1900. Mr. Kurtz was reared in the Methodist Episcopal faith, but never united with the church. He never married. He is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Kurtz Freed, wife of George B. Freed Connellsville, two brothers, I.W. Kurtz, Peru, Ind. and Harry L. Kurtz, Pittsburg, and an adopted sister, Mrs. K.L. Cameron of Atlantic City, Mrs. Frances Freed Carroll is the only surviving niece. Mr. Kurtz was known to virtually every man, woman and child in Connellsville and his commission as notary of public and his merchandise business brought him in contact with hundreds of persons: from out of town points by whom he was also admired and respected. Courteous in his manner and processing a jovial disposition. Mr. Kurtz won the friendship and esteem of all with whom he came in contact and many of the older citizens of Connellsville frequently met at his office in Meadow lane for a friendly chat. Many of these visitors, have died. He was especially kind and charitable toward the poor and conducted his office duties with honesty, and showing no partiality. While not able to take care of his duties for some week past on account of ill health, he was at his office on Saturday night and friends with whom he conversed with, he was in his usual spirits. His death comes as a great shock to the entire community.
Lillie Estella Parker KURTZ ( -1914)
MRS. LILLIE KURTZ
Mrs. Lillie Estella Parker Kurtz wife of J. Edgar Kurtz, a former Connellsville resident, died Wednesday at her home in Knoxville, Pa. Funeral from the family residence on Alice street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Kurtz was born in the South Side, Pittsburg, and addition to her husband is survived by two daughters, Bessie E. and Edna B. Kurtz and a sister Mrs. John Faux of Pittsburg. She was the daughter-in-law of Mrs. J.M. Kurtz and a sister-in-law of A.B. Kurtz of East Fairview avenue. She was 44 years old.
KURTZ, Samuel— aged 65 years, one of the oldest and a well- known resident of town, died Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the Cottage State Hospital, of injuries received by a fall. The remains were removed to Funeral Director J. L. Stader'd morgue and prepared for burial Notice of funeral later. Deceased was a son of the late Josiah and Elizabeth Kurtz. He was born in the old Kurtz property on the corner of West Main street and Meadow lane, now occupied by the Kurtz block, where he lived with his sister, Miss Ella Kurtz. At an early age he learned the tinning trade under Captain J.M. DuShane, later conducting a tin store on Meadow lane. In 1864 he enlisted as a bugler with the Sixth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. At the close of the war he resumed his trade as a tinner, which he followed until about 15 years ago, when he retired. Deceased never married. Since the death of his parents he has resided with his sister, Miss Ella Kurtz. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Miss Ella Kurtz, Mrs. Christie Kilpatrick, Henry and John Kurtz of Connellsville, and Mrs. Caroline Stillwagon of Washington, Pa.
KURUTZ, DAVID— Age 15, a resident of Dunbar R. D. 1, died in his home following a lingering illness on Sunday, October 6, 1974. He was born at Uniontown on December 9, 1958, a son of George F. and Gladys Gaborko Kurutz. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul R. C. Church, Leisenring. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are three brothers: William, Donald and Robert, all at home; one sister, Linda, at home. Friends will be received in the family residence at Dunbar R. D. 1, today after 6 p.m., where a prayer service will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in St. Polycarp’s R. C. Church, Bute, with Rev. Michael Bucci as celebrant. Parish Rosary will be recited Tuesday in the family residence at 7:30 p.m.
Mary E. Kurutz
Mary E. Kurutz, 85 of Dunbar R.D. 1 died Saturday, Nov. 18, 1995, at her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1911, at West Leisenring, Pa., daughter of George and Katherine M. Jerdonek Kurutz. She attended Dunbar Township High School and was a member of St. Polycarp R.C. Chapel in West Leisenring. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph Kurutz and George Kurutz both of Dunbar R.D. 1, a sister, Mrs. Helen Fields of Lemont Furnace R.D. 1, and 16 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kremposky in 1991 and Miss Katherine Kurutz in 1991, and a brother, Ben R. Kurutz in 1988. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, today from noon to 9 p.m. where a blessing service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 22, at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Vincent DePaul R.C. Church, Leisenring, with the Rev. Fr. Peter A. Peretti as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Brookvale, Pa. Viewing was also held Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Parish Wake Service will be held in the funeral home today at 8 p.m.
Hedwig "Hazel" Cuper KURZANTKOWSKI (1916-2008)
Hedwig "Hazel" Cuper Kurzantkowski, 91 years, a guest of The Masonic Home in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and formerly of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, died Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2008. She was born October 17, 1916, in Grindstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Roman Kurpiel and Frances Casivich Kurpiel. "Hazel" was a member of Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, in Uniontown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Kurzantkowski, and their son, James. She is survived by four sisters and a brother: Julia Keplinger, of New Kensington, Pa., Mary Rudinsky, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Helen Kanor, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, Angela Bruce and her husband, James, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, and Joseph Kurpiel and his wife, Lorraine, of Cresent, Pa.; these nieces and nephews: Joyce Cholecy, of Lower Burrell, Pa., James Keplinger, of New Kensington, Pa., Sheryl Kanor Diegel, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, Marian Lockner, of Michigan, Diana Schroeder, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Joseph Kurpiel and Christie Kurpiel, both of Reinhold, Pa.; great nieces and great nephews. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., today from 4 to 6 p.m., and Tuesday morning, July 8, until 8:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Old Walnut Hill Road, Uniontown, Pa., with the Rev. Father Alexander L Pleban, as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Thomas Church Cemetery, Footedale, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Saint Joseph Parish Family Vigil Service by The Ministry of Consolation will be in the Funeral Home today at 5 p.m.
Betty Jane Kushak, 75, of West Leisenring, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 14, 1928, in Clinton, Pa., daughter of the late John and Dessie Malone Adams.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two children, Charlotte Kushak and John A. Kushak; four brothers and four sisters, Joseph Cottington and Ray, Glenn and William Adams, Cecelia, Virginia, Goldie and Grace. She is survived by her husband, Charles Kushak, Sr.; six children, Saundra L. Weinert of Uniontown, Charles Kushak, Jr., of Smock, Verna J. Zavada of Uniontown, Anna M. Beatty of Lemont Furnace, Betty J. Waddell of Circleville, Ohio, and Brenda J. Pullem of Brownsville; 25 grandchildren; 32 great- grandchildren; and five sisters, Genevieve Miller of McKeesport, Vera Snyder of Irwin, Nellie Fike of North Huntington, Shirley George of Uniontown, and Dorothy Reidmann of Smithfield. Betty was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah witnesses, Uniontown. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, on Friday from 2 to 8:30 p.m., when a service will be held and conducted by Merrill Spiker.
Charles Kushak, 84, of Searights, Fayette County, Pa., passed away in Bryson's Personal Care Home in West Leisenring, Fayette County, Pa. He was born March 6, 1922, in Upper Middletown, Fayette County, Pa., son of the late John and Mary Favanich Kushak. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Adams Kushak and 6 brothers and 3 grandchildren. Mr. Kushak was a minister of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., for 50 years. Surviving are six children: Saundra L. Weinert, of Uniontown, Pa., Charles Kushak, Jr., of Smock, Fayette County, Pa., Vera J. Zavada, of Uniontown, Pa., Anna M. Betty, of Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, Pa., Betty J. Waddell, of Circleville, Ohio, Brenda J. Pullem, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa.: 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. One brother, Steve Kushak and sister, Cecelia Koshock, both of Smock, Pa., sisters: Annie Dancho, of Grindstone, Fayette County, Pa., and Mary Smith, of Jacksonville, Fla. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the hour of service with Merrill Spiker Conducting. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Charles Kushak Memorial Fund c/o PO Box 28 Hopwood Pa., 15445.
Mary KUSHON died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary Kushon, aged 73 years, who suffered a fractured skull and a fractured
left arm in a fall down several steps at her home, House 26, Jamison, Tuesday
night, died at 11:25 o'clock Thursday night, March 21, 1935, in the Uniontown
Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
(newspaper dated March 23, 1935)
Leon KUSTRON died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Stricken ill after participating in a class basketball game in the Uniontown high school, Leon Kustron, 17 of 37 West Coffey street, died early Thursday in the Uniontown hospital. The cause of his death was given as leukemia.
Upon his return home from school a week ago, the young man complained of a shortness of breath. His nose also bled.
A physician rushed him to the hospital, where a blood transfusion failed to revive the youth.
In addition to his father, Stanley, the student is survived by the following brothers and sisters, William, at home; Mrs. Jennie Matchey, Mrs. Stella Anderson, Uniontown, and Blanche, Helen Stanley and William, at home.
Brief rites will be conducted at 8:30 Saturday morning in the family residence, with additional services following at 9 o'clock in the St. Joseph's R. C. church. Rev. Fr. Rokosz will be celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be members of the Holy Name Society as follows: Franciszek Harenza, Julian Hebda, Andrzy Soweniski, Ludwick Chrzanowski, Ferdynard Bozek and Franciszek Angustyn.
(Herald - Feb 18, 1937)
KUTNEY, JOHN— Age 70, a resident of 11 Hillman Road, Greensboro R.D. 1, died in his home on Wednesday, February 27, 1974 at 10 p.m. He was born May 24, 1900 at Dixonville, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Stolitza Kutney. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Dilliner, was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local 6310, Greensboro, and the Greensboro-Monongahela Township Hunting and Fishing Club. He had lived in this area for the past thirty-three years, and was the last member of his family. Surviving are his wife, Mary Milan Kutney; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Florence) Jakubic of Mansfield, Ohio, Mrs. Alfred (Irene) Long of Lorraine, Ohio; one son, Edward Kutney of North Canton, Ohio; nine grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death. Friends are being received in the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels, today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where short services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m., followed by services in St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Church, Dilliner, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Daniel Loya officiating. Burial will follow in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro. Panachida services will be held today in the funeral home at 5 p.m.
FIVE DISTRICT
RESIDENTS DIE
IN ACCIDENTS
Sudden death came to five district residents over the week-end
in a series of accidents:
Two persons were fatally burned, another was killed under a
slate fall in a coal mine, a fourth suffered mortal injuries in
an automobile accident while the fifth died in a creek after
falling from a foot bridge when he suffered a heart attack.
Charles Strawn,
70, formerly of Connellsville, was burned to
death in a fire which destroyed his home near York Run as he
made a vain effort to save his wife early Sunday morning.
Daniel Smiley,
10, of near Fairchance, was mortally burned when
his gas-splattered clothing was fired as he stood in front of a
garage which was burning Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Krempasky,
52, of near Jacobs Creek, was fatally
injured at noon Saturday in an automobile accident on the
Jacobs Creek Smithton road.
John G. Kuzman,
52, formerly of Perryopolis, fell from a foot
bridge into a creek near Coraopolis when he suffered a heart
attack.
Caught under a fall of slate in the Bute (Leisenring No. 2 or
West Leisenring) mine of the H. C. Frick Coke Company Saturday
afternoon,
Carl Torre was killed almost instantly.
Article begins concerning other area deaths.
John G. Kuzma, 52, a former resident of Perryopolis, was found dead Saturday in a creek at Groverton, near Coraopolis. A post-mortem revealed that he died of a heart attack. Mr. Kuzma was last seen January 11 at his boarding house in Groverton. He apparently had been stricken while crossing a foot bridge near there and fell into the creek. Surviving are one brother, Joseph of Hostetter, and one sister, Mrs. Michael McKito of Uniontown. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock, Tuesday afternoon at the Ira Blair & Sons funeral home at Perryopolis with Rev. Fred L. Fink officiating. Interment will be in Mount Washington Cemetery.
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Henry Kuznar
Henry (Hank) Kuznar, 64, of Cardale, died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 2, 1931, in Cardale, a son of the late Louis and Agnes Wojnicki Kuznar. Mr. Kuznar was a member of the Church of the Madonna of Cardale. He was the owner and operator of Kuznar’s Garage in Republic, and a member of the Polish Heritage Club of Uniontown. Surviving are the following children, Henry Kuznar Jr., and his wife, Teresa of Brownsville, Timothy Kuznar, Michael Kuznar and his wife, Anita, and Susan Smith and her husband, Robert, all of Cardale; four grandchildren; a sister, Rose Wajda, of Uniontown; and a brother, Alex Kuznar of Uniontown R.D. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Velosky Kuznar in 1991; and several brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, Legion St., Republic, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 9:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held, followed by a funeral mass at 10 a.m., in the Church of the Madonna, with the Rev. Fr. Ronald J. Rutkowski, as celebrant. Interment will be in Cardale Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited Friday at 7 p.m.
Frank G. Kveder
Frank G. Kveder, 79, of 52 Black Dog Hollow Road, East Bethlehem Township, Clarksville, Pa., died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994, at 10:20 a.m. in Brownsville General Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born Sept. 3, 1915, in Centerville Borough, Pa., son of the late Frank G. and Helen Powalie Kveder. He was a member of St. Agnes R.C. Church in Richeyville, UMWA Local 762 in Vestaburg, NRA, and Centerville Sportsmen’s Club, retired foreman from J&L Steel Corporation’s Gateway Coal Mine, and a former Centerville Borough councilman. He is survived by his wife, Mary Slogie Tadej Kveder; six children, Irena Small of Falls Church, Va., Adelaide Narchus of Low Hill Road in Brownsville, Richard Kveder, Nancy Keveder, and Edward S. Kveder all of Fredericktown R.D. 1, and Kevin G. Kveder of Fredericktown; one stepson, John Tadej of Perth Amboy, N.J.; three stepdaughters, Nancy Hayges of Vestaburg, Cynthia Tadej and Patricia Tadej both of Clarksville; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, five step- grandchildren, two great-step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was the last member of his immediate family. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia A. McClosky Kveder; one son, Frank E. Kveder; two daughters, Charlene Kveder and Virginia Macyda; three sisters, Josephine Zemba, Helen Myers, and Ruth Kravetz; one brother, John Kveder; and one grandson, Kevin Paul Kveder. Friends will be received in the GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, Fredericktown Hill, Fredericktown, today and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes R.C. Church, Richeyville, with Rev. Fr. Francis Jurewicz as celebrant. Interment will follow in Westland Cemetery, Centerville Borough.
Myra Lee Kyle
New Eagle
Myra Lee Kyle, 68, of New Eagle, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born Nov. 13, 1942, in New Eagle, the daughter of the late Charles Davis and Agnes Robb Sands. Myra was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. She was an amazingly strong woman who took care of everyone as if they were her own. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Kyle; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles "Firebug" Davis, of Forward Township, Robert "Dusty" Davis, of Monessen, and Ronald Davis, of Donora; two sisters, Dolores "Dee" Anthony, of Forward Township and Patty Pietroboni, of Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Michael, Karl and John Russell Jr.; daughter, Candice Slusser; granddaughter, Jeana Russell; sister, Marsha Gilmer; brother, Raymond Davis. Friends will be received on Saturday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela. Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.