Obituaries

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 4, 2026

Donald T. Ohmit Sr. of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1956, in Akron, OH, the son of the late William Kenneth and Shirley (Jenkins) Ohmit. He is survived by four children: Don (Michele) Ohmit Jr., William Ohmit, Matthew Ohmitt, and Jeannine Ohmit; numerous grandchildren; six siblings: Becky, Cindy, Rhonda, Ted, Jim,...

Mar 4, 2026

Alice A. Sones, 91 of Port Matilda, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Berlin, NH, a daughter of the late Edward and Georgianna (Morin). Alice came from a large family and was preceded in death by her eight siblings. On April 12, 1952, in Berlin,...

Feb 27, 2026

Timothy Charles Sprankle, 65 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on October 6, 1960, a son of the late Charles Lee and Beverly Alice (Walk) Sprankle. He is survived by three children: Tara Jo Sprankle of Bellefonte, Trista Sprankle of Oregon, and Thaddeus (Heather) Sprankle of Bellwood; five grandchildren: Landon, Gage, Jaxson,...

Feb 21, 2026

Tammy J. Dean, 61 of Warriors Mark passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1964 in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Donald Edward Sr. and Shirley Jean (Robinson) Dean. She is survived by her daughter: Mackenzie (Cameron) Parson of Tyrone; granddaughter: Sunnie Parson; Brothers: Edward Lee Dean of Brownstown and Don "Duck" Dean...

Feb 17, 2026

Marilynn "Mim" Carper, 67 of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born in Tyrone on October 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Edward Ellis Sr. and Alma Kathryn (Black) Updyke. In 1984 in New Bloomfield, PA she married Herman Mac "Mac" Carper who survives. Also surviving are her children: Herman Mac "Macky" Carper Jr., Roberta...

Feb 15, 2026

Robert N. Lucas, 94 of Tyrone, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on April 17, 1931, a son of the late Gilbert and Helen (Smith) Lucas. On April 19, 1958, at Trinity Espiscopal Church in Tyrone, he married Dorothey "Dolly" Widney who survives. Also surviving are two children: Steven R. (Joan) Lucas and Marilee...

Feb 15, 2026

Ricky Lee Wykoff, 62, of Huntingdon, passed away peacefully. Sunday February 15, 2026.

He was born on September 10, 1962, at Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois, a son of the late Dale and Joan (Rosborough) Wykoff.

Ricky was a 1981 graduate of DuBois Area High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the...

Feb 11, 2026

Charles "Chauncy" W. Stem III, 66 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born in Bellefonte on September 2, 1959, a son of Charles W. Stem Jr. who survives and Linda (Clouser) Stem who preceded him in death. Along with his father, surviving are two children: Jessica (Lance) Foster and Chad (Alex Storch) Stem; six grandchildren:...

Feb 10, 2026

Linda A. Shirk, 77 of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born in Bellefonte on March 13, 1948. She was raised by her grandmother, Madeline Rhoades who preceded her in death. She was married to Ronald Eugene Shirk who preceded her on October 12, 2002. She is survived by a daughter: Patty (Andrew) Fink; and two...

Feb 4, 2026

Francis E. Gurekovich Jr, 69 of Tyrone passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after a brief illness.

He was married to Darcy Anna (Leidig). Surviving are his loving wife, and beloved daughter Aubree Anna Gurekovich at home, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Michael (Christine) Gurekovich of Tyrone, Patricia (Joseph) Yost...

Jan 27, 2026

May 6, 1938 - Jan. 27, 2026

Rachel M. Lynn, 87, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Northwood, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Fink) Friday.

On June 1, 1957, at the United Brethren Church in Tyrone, she married Charles Elmer Lynn Sr. who preceded her on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Jan 26, 2026

Dana Daugherty, 62, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Danville, PA surrounded by loved ones. Dana was born on August 20, 1963 in Norristown, PA, to Clarence Russell and Anna Hunsicker.She graduated from Tyrone Area High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Nurse Aide certificate. She worked in healthcare for many years.Dana was married to...

Jan 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul E. Campbell Sr., a beloved member of our community, who left us on January 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 8, 1946, in Reightown, Pennsylvania, Paul was a dedicated individual who embodied the values of hard work and commitment.

Paul was...

Jan 16, 2026

Richard L. "Rick" Hoover, 73 of Tyrone, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Altoona on July 9, 1952, a son of the late Richard E. and Phylis (Kooken) Hoover. On March 23, 1974, in Tyrone, he married Jennifer (Noel) Hoover who survives. Also surviving is his son: Jason (Tara) Hoover; and brother: Greg...