Martha A. Partsch

Partsch, Martha A., 82, Johnstown, PA. Died peacefully surrounded by her children, Feb 13, 2013, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage, PA. Born August 9, 1931 in Conemaugh. Daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Hranycznyi) Shandrowsky. Also preceded in death by husband Herbert R, who died Dec 18, 1999; Brothers, Micheal, John, Danny, John, and Paul; and sisters Pearl, Betty, Anna, Mary, and Nattie. Survived by children; Herbert R, married to Pamela Rizzo; Daniel, married to Mary Frances Freidhoff; and Marcella, married to Gregory Kruper, all of Johnstown.  Grandchildren Herbert P, Angela, Danielle and Jonathan Partsch.  Sister of Katherine Yasinosky; and survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired LPN from former Lee Hospital after thirty years of service. Member of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, Conemaugh. Friends received from 2 to 4  and  6 to 8  on Friday at the Harris Funeral Home,  500 Cherry Lane, Richland,  where Parastas will be sung at 6 P.M.. Brief service begins at  8:30 A.M. on  Saturday   at the funeral home, followed immediately with Funeral Liturgy at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, the Very Rev. Archpriest George Johnson. Interment, St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael, PA.  Special thanks to all the staff at Maple Winds Care Center for the wonderful care provided to Martha and the family. (On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com).