Calvin K. Saly

Calvin K. Saly

Calvin Saly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2008.
SALY – Calvin K., 83, went to be with the Lord Dec. 27, 2008. Born July 8, 1925, in Johnstown, son of Francias and Violet (Snyder) Saly. Raised by maternal grandparents, William and Minnie (Piker) Snyder and beloved aunt, Lillian (Snyder) Eplett. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Donnie, Edward, Robert and William; and sisters, Dorothy and Maryln. She was a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Care Center. Survived by daughters, Melody (Tom) Grumling and Catherine Marchand, and grandchildren, Stacey, Tina, Kimberly, Geoffrey, Gregory, Adam, Atrail and Alisa. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Esther (William) Gadd, Mrs. Janet (William) Rakaczky, Mrs. Violet Remp, Edwin Saly, David (Star) Saly and Linda (Dave) Stacey. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. An Army veteran of World War II. There will be no viewing. Friends received from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Grumling, 407 Goldie St., Johnstown. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at Works of Deliverance Fellowship Ministries, 550 Park Ave., Johnstown. Family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes, 1521 Frankstown Road, Johnstown.

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