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John Smilo, 87

March 6, 2012

John Smilo, 87, Glen Campbell, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born Aug. 5, 1924, in Grant Township, Indiana County, a son of the late Joseph and Justina (Ivanko) Smilo.

June 15, 1957, Mr. Smilo married his wife of 54 years, Irene (Hook) Smilo, who survives.

He served as Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Mr. Smilo was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church in Urey, where he had actively served his church in many capacities through the years.

Catherine L. “Cathy†(Gernat) Wesdock, 80

March 6, 2012

Catherine L. “Cathy†(Gernat) Wesdock, 80, Punxsutawney, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 5, 2012.

She was born Jan. 6, 1932, in DeLancey, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Gaydos) Gernat.

She graduated from Punxsutawney Area High in 1949.

Nov. 11, 1961, she married Thomas G. Wesdock, who preceded her in death Feb. 16, 2005.

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