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Descendants of Valentine Fatula, Sr.

Generation No. 1

1. VALENTINE² FATULA, SR. (JOSEPH¹) was born February 07, 1866 in Jablonov , Slovakia, and died December 22, 1931 in Johnstown, PA. He married MARY SAX October 06, 1891 in Johnstown, PA, daughter of STEFAN SAX and ANNA PETRAK. She was born April 05, 1876 in Dubrava, Slovakia, and died November 17, 1942 in Johnstown, PA.

Notes for VALENTINE FATULA, SR.:

The following obituary appeared in the Tribune-Democrat, on December 22, 1931.

VALENTINE FATULA
PENSIONER, EXPIRES
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Lower Yoder Township Resident
Had been in mills 43 Years

Valentine Fatula,age 66 years, whose health had been impaired for a long time, passed away at 9;30 am Dec 24, 1931 at his home at, 331 Harold Ave, Lower Yoder Township. death due to a complication of diseases.      The deceased was born in Slovakia, coming to America 43 years ago[1878], to work for Cambria Iron Works .He become a pensioner of the Bethlehem Steel Corp a year ago when his health became impaired.
      The deceased was married here in 1891 to Miss Mary Sax, the ceremony having been performed at St Stephan's Slovak Church, Chestnut street, by Rev. Father Francis Horvath. She survives him with six sons and a daughter, as follows: Mrs Rose Halboky, of Power St; Valentine Fatula Jr., of Mc Conaughy St; Stephan and John Fatula, of Gray, Somerset County; Frank Fatula; of D St; Joseph Fatula, of 308 Harold Ave and Thomas Fatula at home. The six sons will serve as pallbearers.
Valentine Fatula was one of the oldest members of St Stephen's parish and was affiliated with St Mary's Rosary Society connected with the Parrish. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning from St Stephen's Church, a requiem mass to be said by Rev. Father John Martvon. Interment will be in the church cemetery in Lower Yoder Township.



More About VALENTINE FATULA, SR.:
Burial: December 24, 1931, St Stephen's Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa.
Cause of Death: Stomach ulcer
Fact 1: April 1885, Entered USA at New York, New York
Fact 2: Came by way of Bremen, Germany

Notes for MARY SAX:

The following information was obtained from Declaration of Intention Vol. 115 No. 17195 filed in Common Pleas Court, Ebensburg, Cambria County, Penna on July 28, 1938 by Mary Fatula.

She was born in Wallingdorf, Slovakia, April 5, 1876, sailed to the USA from Bremen, Germany, entered the USA on Dec 13, 1885. Port of entry was Baltimore, Md., the name of the ship is unknown.

The following obituary appeared in the Tribune-Democrat on page 6, on Nov. 17.1942.

MRS. MARY FATULA
AGED 67, SUCCUMBS

Mrs Mary Fatula, aged 67, of 331 Harold Ave, Lower Yoder, Township, widow of Valentine Fatula, died at 9 o'clock this morning at her home of complications of ailments. Born in Czecho-Slovakia, a daughter of Stephen and Anna Sax. Mrs Fatula resided in Johnstown for the past 60 years. Her husband died on December 22, 1931.

Surviving are seven children--- Rose, wife of John Hilboky, 331 Harold Ave, with whom she resided; Valentine, 417 Broad Street; Frank, D St, Johnstown, R. D. 5; Stephen, Gray, Pa.; Joseph, 308 Harold Ave; John, Robindale, and Thomas, Conemaugh. There are 32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs Fatula was one of the most active workers at St Stephen's Church and held membership the the Rosary Society and St Mary's Lodge, Branch 5, affiliated with the church. Funeral services will be conducted at the church at 9 o'clock, Friday morning by Rev. Father John J. Martvon, pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Frank J, Pentrack & Son.

More About MARY SAX:
Burial: November 20, 1942, St Stephen's Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa
Fact 1: December 13, 1885, Came to USA entered at Baltimore, Md.

Marriage Notes for VALENTINE FATULA and MARY SAX:

The following marriage announcement appeared in the Tribune-Democrat, on Oct. 27, 1891.

MARRIED

FATULA - SAX, In Johnstown, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1891, at St Stephen's Slovak Catholic Church, by Rev. Father Horvath, VALENTINE FATULA and MARY SAX.

Children of VALENTINE FATULA and MARY SAX are:

2.	i.	VALENTINE J.³ FATULA, JR, b. February 03, 1892, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County; d. July 28, 1967, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County.
3.	ii.	FRANK FATULA, b. October 09, 1893, Johnstown, PA; d. September 17, 1978, Johnstown, PA.
4.	iii.	STEVE FATULA, b. November 11, 1895, Johnstown, PA; d. January 14, 1962, Gray, Penna.
5.	iv.	JOSEPH FATULA, b. September 09, 1898, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County; d. March 22, 1987, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County.
6.	v.	JOHN A. "DUCKY" FATULA, b. July 08, 1905, Johnstown, Pa; d. May 02, 1995, Robindale Heights, Pa..
	vi.	PAUL FATULA, b. January 23, 1910; d. January 24, 1910.

More About PAUL FATULA:
Fact 1: January 24, 1910, Baptized at St Stephens Ch, Johnstown, Pa
Fact 2: Sponsors John and Elizabeth Hudak

7.	vii.		ROSE FATULA, b. August 24, 1912, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County; d. October 28, 1958, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County.
	viii.		IRENE FATULA, b. October 11, 1914, Johnstown, PA; d. October 18, 1914, Johnstown, PA.

More About IRENE FATULA:
Fact 1: October 11, 1914, baptized at St StephEns Ch, Johnstown, Pa
Fact 2: sponsors john and Elizabeth Hudak

ix.

THOMAS ADAM "TOBY" FATULA, b. December 14, 1916; d. March 1983; m. (1) MARY POPP, October 04, 1938, Johnstown, PA; b. September 24, 1914, Slovakia; d. November 01, 1975, Johnstown, PA; m. (2) HELEN THOMPSON, June 01, 1976, Johnstown, PA; b. August 11, 1908, Shanksville, Penna.; d. April 17, 1993, Johnstown, PA, Cambria County.

Notes for THOMAS ADAM "TOBY" FATULA:

Uncle Tom and Aunt Mary never had any children.

Uncle Tom is buried with Parents Valentine and Mary Fatula in St Stephens Cemetery.

From Tribune-Democrat, Mar 24, 1983

FATULA- Thomas "Toby", 66, Conemaugh, died March 23, 1983, at Lee Hospital. Born Dec 14, 1916, in Johnstown,son of Valentine and Mary [Sacks] Fatula. Preceded in death by parents; first wife former Mary Popp; brother, Valentine, Frank, and Stephen; and sister, Rose Hilboky. Survived by widow, former Helen Thompson and stepson, Thomas Thompson, Johnstown; also four grandchildren. Brother of Joseph, Johnstown, and John, Robindale. Lifelong member of St Stephen's Catholic Church. Retired employee of Bethelem Steel Corp. Army veteran of Korean Conflict. Member of St Stephen's church choir; Senior Citizens of Cambria County; Aerie 1811 F.O.E.; Johnstown Flood Museum Association; Johnstown Oldtimers Baseball Association; Catholic War Veterans; and Conemaugh Athletic Association. Life member of American Carpatho Citizens Club, Conemaugh. friend received from 7 to 9 p. m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday at John A Baker Funeral Chapel, where Rosary will be recited a 7:30 p. m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a. m. Saturday at St Stephens's church, the Rev. Msgr, John Golias. Interment, Holy Trinity Bysantine Catholic Cemetery.

More About THOMAS ADAM "TOBY" FATULA:
Burial: March 26, 1983, Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Church, Johnstown, Pa.
Fact 1: December 24, 1916, Baptized at St Stephens Ch, Johnstown, Pa
Fact 2: Sponsors John and Elizabeth Hudak

Notes for MARY POPP:

From Tribune-Democrat, Nov 3, 1975

Mrs. Fatula

FATULA-- Mrs Mary [Popp], 61, 100 Third St , Conemaugh, died Nov 1, 1975, at Lee Hospital. Born Sept. 24, 1914 in Austria-Hungary, daughter of John F Sr. and Anna [Risko], Popp. Preceded in death by parents, Survived by husband, Thomas. Sister of Mrs. Helen Labosky, Conemaugh; John F Jr., Johnstown; Michael, Vinco; Charles, Conemaugh; Frank, Johnstown; and Steve , Louisville, Ky. Member of Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church, American Carpatho Citizens Club and Auxiliary to Conemaugh Serie 1811 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Family receiving friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Monday at John A Baker Funeral Chapel, where Parastas will be sung a 7 p. m. Monday. Brief service at 8:30 a. m. Tuesday at funeral chapel, followed by Funeral Mass at 9 a. m., at Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church, the Rev. Msgr, John Kostival. Interment , church cemetery.

More About MARY POPP:
Burial: November 04, 1975, Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church, Johnstown, Pa

Notes for HELEN THOMPSON:

From Tribune-Democrat, April 18,1993

FATULA-THOMPSON--Helen R., 84, 215 Ottawa St. died April 17, 1993, at Mercy Medical Center. Born Aug 11, 1908, in Shanksville, daughter of Freeman G and Eva[Speicher] Ringler. Preceded in death by parents; first husband, Kenneth J. Thompson; second husband, Thomas "Toby" Fatula; brothers, William and James Roof; and sisters, Kitty Pachard and Alice Lynn. Survived by son Thomas C. Thompson, married to former Valerie L Campanella, Johnstown; and these grandchildren: Sheri, married to Gary Mosholder, Columbia Md., and Susan, married to Anthony Obarsky, Stacy Thompson, and Shawn Thompson, all of Johnstown. Member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church and Queen Ester Sunday School Class. Former employee of City of Johnstown. No viewing, at the request of Mrs. Fatula. Private service at convenience of family, the Rev Dan Orris. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Arrangements by John Henderson Co. funeral Home.

More About HELEN THOMPSON:
Burial: Unknown, Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Pa

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