William Harry Martz, 87, Latrobe, formerly of New Derry, passed away on November 27, 2020 at Loyalhanna Care Center. Son of the late William and Alice (Fligor) Martz and stepson of the late Geraldine Martz all of Norvelt. He was one of twelve children in the Martz family. Born on October 12, 1933, he served in the US Army, was a 65 year member of the American Legion and a proud veteran. Preceded in death by brother Allen Martz (Betty) Chester, VA, sisters Marilyn Smith (Fred) of Norvelt and Esther Czekaj (Ted) of Mt Pleasant. Also preceded in death by his second wife, Carol Doughty Martz and brother in law Jack Barr. Survived by sisters Peggy Drop (Ron) of Herminie, PA, Cheryl Barr and Sue...

Irene Khuo (age 82) passed away peacefully at her residential nursing home, Vienna Manor II, on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Irene was born on March 20, 1938 to Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Xiao in Shanghai, China. She grew up as a physician’s daughter and attended private girls’ boarding schools from elementary school through college. In her twenties, Irene fled to Hong Kong with her childhood nanny from China during the Cultural Revolution. There, she eventually met and married Henry Khuo, her first and only love. With the generous and loving support of Henry’s sister, Jane and husband, Richard Williams, a now highly-esteemed, retired US diplomat, they immigrated to the DC area in early 1960’s. ...

Rajendra Patel, passed peacefully at his home in Oviedo, FL on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, surrounded by his wife, and two children. Rajendra affectionately known as "Raj" to his family and friends, was born January 26, 1945 in Karamsad, India and grew up in Ahmedabad, India. In 1964, at the age of 18, Raj started his journey to better his life and that of his family, by coming to America with less then $100 in his pocket. At the time he had aspiration for the American education to better his future in India. Little did he know, he would begin his pioneering journey of the American dream. Upon finishing his college education, he returned to India to marry in 1971. After getting...

Janet Amy (Wilshere) Klosterman, age 88 of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Carsten “Hank” Klosterman, loving mother of Donald (Kathleen) Klosterman, Gilbert AZ and Linda (Dave) Lehman, Chicago IL, proud grandmother of Courtney (Jason) Clark, Cassandra, Brian and Blake, and fond Aunt of Jeff and Scott Rolseth. Janet was born and raised on Long Island NY, started her family in New Jersey, raised her children in Winfield IL, returned to NJ when her kids were grown and then retired to NC before moving back to Illinois to be near family. Besides raising her family, Janet also worked as a bookkeeper for: Sewanhaka High School, Floral Park NY; Ciba...

With broken hearts we said goodbye to our beautiful Mama today. Our family has lost our biggest cheerleader, greatest source of love, strength, wisdom and the one who was the center of it all. Whenever times were tough, everything was going to be ok when Mama was around, or as her seven grandkids and six great grandkids called her, Nanny. We were beyond blessed to have her in our lives. Her and my father gave my sisters, Rosemarie, Cathy, Mary and I, a glorious life. That's why this hurts so much, because we had it so good. No matter what time it was, my Mother would be ready to go shopping, hit a casino or whip up a pot of coffee and tell you stories that would have you laughing all...

Claire Norma Stacey Coyle died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, January 9, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She resided at the Greenfield Senior Living Facility, 251 Patriot Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia for several years after moving to the Ford’s Colony Community with her family in 2009. Mrs. Coyle was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on June 29, 1927 and graduated from the Lynn English High School in 1944. She married Charles Leo Coyle, also of Lynn, on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948. The couple began their married life in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada where Mr. and Mrs. Coyle ran Leo Coyle’s Restaurant. The Coyles relocated to Marblehead, Massachusetts in the 1950’s. ...

Donations can be made in Robert's name here: https://dementiasociety.charityproud.org/donate Robert is survived by his wife, three children, several step children, and several grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted." - Ecclesiastes 3:2

JoAnn Moulder, daughter of Ray Stephen Burrell and Margaret Ann (McBride) Burrell passed away at home on December 31st, 2020, after a long battle with dementia. JoAnn was eighty-eight years old (just shy of 89 years). She was born on January 16th, 1932, in Humansville, Missouri. Although JoAnn was born in Humansville, she grew up just east of town on her family’s farm. She was baptized in Clear Creek, Missouri. She was the second-to-the-youngest of 8 children and the last of her family to pass. She graduated from high school in Humansville, Missouri. She went on to attend school in Kansas City, Missouri to become a Beauty Operator. It was difficult to make a living, so she moved to...

Jacque Barnard Parker, 80, of Grapevine, Texas took one final flight to his eternal home on December 30, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Parker, and his only sibling, Kay I. Hollingsworth. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nell Conway Parker, three sons John W. Parker (wife, Joy), Scott B. Parker (wife, Becky), and Jeffrey L. Parker; six grandchildren, Bri Parker, Laura Olson (husband, Ross), Kyle Parker, Morgan Thompson (husband, Hayden), Aimee Parker, and Ryan Parker; two great-grandsons, Cooper Thompson, Luke Parker and one great-granddaughter, Blake Olson. Jacque was born in Berea, Ohio on December 2, 1940 to William and Margaret Parker. He...

Mariah Margaret Fox Turner, was born 15 June 1929, Taberg, Oneida, NY, the daughter of Benjamin and Viola Webb Fox. Mariah married Ronald D. Turner (deceased) on 27 Nov 1948 at Methodist Church in Lee Center, NY. She is survived by: Sister: Alice Fox Russell Sister-in-law: Nancy Turner Nash Children: -Kathryn (Kent) Smith, Long Island, NY -Donna (Greg) Sommer, Oahu, HI -Kevin (Kim) Turner, Rochester, NY -Kenneth (Christine) Turner, NC Grandchildren: -Cory (Jacklyn) White, Macedon, NY -Mathew Turner, Morrisville, NC Great grandchild: -Zoe White, Macedon, NY Many cousins, nieces, and nephews! In her younger years Mariah loved horses, dancing, and as...

Robert (Bob) F. Walther, Jr., 89, Orlando, Florida returned to his Father in Heaven on December 25, 2020. The funeral service will be held on February 28, 2021 at 3pm. Anyone wishing to attend in person or via zoom is asked to send an email to Mary: msmary33@hotmail.com Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 28, 1931 to Robert and Catherine Walther. He and his brother Ray were raised in Bellerose, Queens. As a young man, Bob played tenor saxophone and clarinet in the Art Kent band and his love of music stayed with him his entire life. He was a proud Veteran having served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. DeLong. After his service, Bob married...