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Stanley J. ‘Stush’ Halerz

Dec. 16, 1937 - Nov. 30, 2017

Stanley J. “Stush” Halerz, 79, Cresson, died Thursday at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.

He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Vargo) Halerz.

Surviving are four children: Linda (Roger) Beiswenger of Gallitzin, Leo (Sherry) of Cresson, Mary (Denny) McGarry of Newville and Rick of Cresson; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Theresa Rapski of Baltimore, Md., and Margie Decoskey and Mary Shutty, both of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty (Plazek) Halerz, on Jan. 7, 2012; five brothers: John, Steve, Paul, Joseph and Frank; and sister, Anna Gibson.

Stush retired as a warehouse manager for Niagara Plastics, Cresson.

He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, Cresson, and he enjoyed gardening, watching football and lottery tickets.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson, the Rev. Matthew Reese celebrant. Committal will be held at the church cemetery. Arrangements are by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.

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