Robert Matthew Calderwood
May 13, 2026
Robert "Bob" Matthew Calderwood, 68, passed away May 13, 2026. Bob was born in Tyrone to Robert Melroy Calderwood and May Lou Calderwood (Shanafelt). He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his sister, Lisa. Bob is survived by his mother, Mary Lou; his sister, Susan; and his brother, Patrick Kerry. Bob was a dedicated weight and strength...
Elsie Mae Noll
May 12, 2026
Elsie Mae Noll of Warriors Mark, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was the first born of 10 siblings, 3 of whom survive her. In 1958, she married Elmer E. Noll who preceded her. She was always a caregiver of many friends, and the best babysitter! She loved and cherished her...
Faye Louise Steele
May 10, 2026
Faye Louise Steele was born February 4, 1927 in Worth Township, Port Matilda, PA the daughter of the late Florence M. Long of Tyrone, PA.She is survived by a very close cousin, Mrs. Louise Giedroc of State College, PA and close friends William & Shirley Fink of Tyrone, PA along with numerous other relatives. She was preceded in death by...
Robert Tower
May 8, 2026
Robert "Bob" H. Tower, age 71, of Tyrone, passed away on Friday May 8 th , 2026, at
home. He was born June 23, 1954, in Philipsburg, a son of Russell L. Tower and Vivian
L. (Lewis) Tower.
Bob is survived and missed by his loving wife Rachelle C. (Beery) Tower of 44 years
and a daughter, Renee C. Tower-Anderson...
Dennis Michael Hoover
May 6, 2026
Dennis Michael "Mike" Hoover of Sinking Valley died Wednesday, May 6, 2026.Born on February 4, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles F. and Margaret (Hustak) Hoover. On April 3, 1971, he married Carol M. Hileman, who survives.Also surviving are sons: Scott (Sharon) Hoover, Eric (Kristen) Hoover, Shawn Hoover; daughter: Heather (Scott) Weaver; grandchildren: Blaine Hoover, Brody Hoover,...
Glenna Louise Garman
Apr 29, 2026
Glenna Fraiser Garman, a woman of deep faith, tireless work ethic, and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded by her parents Harold Fraiser and Augusta Nowark Friazer, and her brother Robert Fraiser. She graduated from Altoona High School 1954, she married the love of her life, David Garman, in...
Ronald E. Patton
Apr 21, 2026
Beloved husband, father and grandfather Ronald Patton, 89, a resident of the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home (formerly of Tyrone) passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Ron was born in Tyrone, PA the son of Robert and Belva Patton. He married Nancy Prough on June 16, 1962. Ron is survived by his wife, daughters Michele and Marsha, sons Greg (Karen) and...
Robert C. Anders
Apr 13, 2026
Robert "Sam" Clifton Anders 78, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on October 8,1947, to Jack and Rosemary Anders. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kevin, and his sister Cindy Lou. He is survived by his siblings, Tom (Patricia) and Susie (Jerry); his children, Robert Jr. "Sam" (Jennifer), Jack (Chrissie), Rick (Fizz), and...
Travis E Replogle
Apr 7, 2026
Travis E. Replogle, 41, of Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. Born May 15, 1984 in Altoona, he was the son of Robb Replogle and Jennette (Kimberling) Novak. Travis is survived by both parents; grandmothers, Christine Replogle and Fran Kimberling; step mother, Lori Miller; step father, Paul Novak; siblings, Heather Novak, Justin Replogle, Courtnie Replogle, Rachel Replogle, David...
Scott Gregg
Apr 7, 2026
Scott Hunter Gregg, 77 of Tipton, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1949, a son of the late William D. "Bud" and Mary (Stewart) Gregg. On May 22, 1982, in Mariemont, OH he married Audrey (Becker) Gregg who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Emily Rose Gregg; two granddaughters: Alexandria and...
Connie Sessamen
Apr 7, 2026
Connie Susan Sessamen, 74, of Tyrone, passed peacefully on April 7, 2026, with her children by her side as she wished. She was born in Altoona on August 18, 1951, a daughter of the late George and Bella (Phillips) Bonsell Sr. She is survived by four children: Melissa Rose (Tom) Moyer, Brenda Jean DuBois, Edwin Samuel Sessamen, and Sherry Ann...
Johanna C. Romano
Apr 2, 2026
Johanna C. Romano, 101, of Tyrone passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born in Spike Island near Osceola Mills, PA, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Klimchalk) Palochko. On May, 31, 1947, at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Houtzdale, she was married to Ralph J. Romano (TAHS Class of 1940). They were married for 67 years, all of...
William Hampton
Apr 1, 2026
William Lynn Hampton, Sr., 67 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1959, in Tyrone, the son of the late Lester S. Hampton. On October 20, 1978, at Wesley United Methodist Church, he married Karen E. (Emight) Hampton who preceded him in death on August 25, 2022. He is survived by one...
George E. Robinson III
Mar 31, 2026
George Edward Robinson III, 64 of Tyrone, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on May 12, 1961, a son of the late George E. Jr. and Mary Ann (Westwood) Robinson. On September 16, 1989, at Christ United Methodist Church in Tyrone, he married Linda Miller who survives. Also surviving...
Eleanor Darlene Shaffer
Mar 23, 2026
Eleanor "Annie" Darlene Shaffer, 89 of Tyrone, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born in Cresson, PA on February 9, 1937, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude "Goldie" (Murtiff) Wertz. On November 1, 1961, in Maryland she married William E. Shaffer Sr. who preceded her in death on January 10, 2023....
Betty Richardson
Mar 21, 2026
Betty Margaret Richardson, 99 of Tyrone and a guest at Embassy of Huntingdon Park, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday March 21, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1926, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Margaret B. (Wilcox) Moore. On March 21, 1962, in Amarillo, TX she married Robert C. Richardson...
Richard L. Johnson Sr.
Mar 14, 2026
Richard L. "Butch" Johnson Sr., 79 of Altoona, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born in Altoona on April 28, 1946, a son of the late Lawrence Robinson and Geneva Grace Johnson. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Johnson Jr.Richard was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and honorably served in the United States Army,...
Karen S. Sessamen
Mar 13, 2026
Karen S. Sessamen, 82 of Tyrone, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1943, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Luther and Florence (Miller) Dell. On July 11, 1963, in Winchester, MD she married Richard E. Sessamen who preceded her on July 22, 2021. She is survived by four children: Steven K. (Sherry) Sessamen...
Larry Lee Groseclose
Mar 13, 2026
Larry Lee Groseclose, 78 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1948, in Alexandria, VA, the son of the late Clarence John and Margaret Esther (Sherman) Groseclose. On May 7, 1967, in Everett, he married Donna Kay Mountain, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2019. He is survived by three...
Earl Bressler
Mar 7, 2026
Earl Francis Bressler, 77 of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on October 30, 1948, the son of the late Francis Earl and Evelyn (Stroup) Bressler. On May 15, 1993, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone, he married Jean A. (Medasie) Bressler who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Carol...
