Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Constance "Connie" C. Kollar, 77, of Warriors Mark passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born in Spangler on April 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Michael Dennis and Irene Barbara (Westrick) Cunningham. She is survived by 3 children: Brian (Veronica) Kollar, Danielle (Steve Frye) Gibbons, and Bruce Kollar; 7 grandchildren: Camille, Andrew, Christopher, Maria, Kayelin,...

Mar 19, 2023

Passed March 19, 2023 at the age of 90.

Survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Marvin Dillon; children, Philip Ashley (Carol) Dillon & Julie Lois English; grandchildren, Rachel Elaine (Donny) Nelson, Tom Ashley (Stephanie) Dillon, Lailee Josephine English, Lydia Chrystal English, Dillon Reed English, Marley Sharif English; great grandchildren, Connor Dillon Nelson & Stevie Elaine...

Mar 16, 2023

Mae B. Myers ,93, of Tyrone, entered her eternal home early Thursday morning, March 16, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1929 in Philipsburg the daughter of the late Victor Carl and Anna V. (Anderson) Brolin. On January 25, 1952, at the Nebo Lutheran Church in Grassflat, PA she married Jack Myers who preceded her in death on...

Mar 13, 2023

Rosetta Mae Romano, 99 of Tyrone and a guest of Epworth Manor, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1924 in Wingate, the daughter of the late Chester and Iva (Gramley) Summers. On May 31, 1947, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church she married Daniel G. Romano who preceded her on December 18, 2001. She...

Feb 26, 2023

John Alfred Lamberson, 75 of Port Matilda and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was born in Altoona on August 13, 1947, the son of the late John Winters and Mildred Ruth (Laughlin) Lamberson. On August 10, 1976 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone he married Sherry Lannen who survives. Also...

Feb 25, 2023

Paulette Mae Updike, 75 of Tyrone, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was born in Grazierville on January 29, 1948, the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Riggleman) Fleck Sr. On May 8 she married Richard Updike Sr., who preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by two children: Richard Updike Jr. (Virginia Huddleston) and...

Feb 19, 2023

Robert J. Gherrity Jr., 90, formerly of 1601 Hillside Court. Tyrone, and a guest at Garvey Manor, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born at Philipsburg Hospital on September 27, 1932, the son of the late Robert J. and Virginia (Miller) Gherrity Sr. On June 11, 1954, at the Trinity Episcopal Church he married his loving...

Feb 13, 2023

Sara M. (Barba) Castagnola, 94, of Tyrone, died on Monday February 13, 2023 at home. She was born on October 29, 1928 in Clearfield PA, a daughter of the late Carmen and Rose (Castagnolo) Barba. On September 18th 1948, in Clearfield, she married Anthony V. Castagnola who preceded her in death on March 25, 1998.

She is...

Feb 10, 2023

Melvin J. Cramer, 82 of Tyrone, passed away at home on Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born in Port Matilda on September 13, 1940, the son of the late Harold and Ruth Cramer. He was married in 2013 in Massachusetts to William Mingle who survives. At Melvin's request there will be no services held. Contributions in his memory...

Feb 9, 2023

Robert Joseph Diehl Jr., 75, of Tyrone, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born in Altoona on September 4, 1947, the son of the late Robert J. and Thelma (Dixon) Diehl Sr. on February 14, 2005 he married Alice Brower who survives. Also surviving are five children: Kevin (Mindy) Diehl,...

Feb 2, 2023

Rocco J. DelBaggio Jr., 96 of Tyrone, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 2, 2023 after living a long, wonderful life. He was born in Tyrone on April 9, 1926, the son of the late Rocco J. and Duna (Rich) DelBaggio Sr. On October 5, 1949 in Winchester, VA he married Marian Sprankle who preceded him in death on January...

Jan 28, 2023

Phyllis L. Hoover, 90 of Tyrone, and a guest of Epworth Manor, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born on November 8, 1932, in Stormstown, the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Gill) Kooken. On September 21, 1950, in Tyrone, she married Richard E. Hoover who preceded her in death on July 25, 2016. She is...

Jan 25, 2023

Judy W. Houser, 77 of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born in Altoona on September 23, 1945, the daughter of the late Glenn "Archie" and Betty (Snyder) Waite. On May 23, 1966, in Tyrone, she married James Houser who survives. Also surviving are three daughters: LeeAnn (Dave) Pannebaker, Betty Jo Houser both of Tyrone, and...

Jan 25, 2023

Helen T. Tingle, 85 of Bald Eagle, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born at home in Bald Eagle on December 12, 1937, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen (Bugel) Tuskovich Sr. On June 16, 1958, in Winchester, VA, she married Thomas John Tingle who preceded her in death on June 1, 1999. She...

Jan 24, 2023

Gerald B. "Skip" Parker, 89 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona on May 25, 1933, the son of the late Gerald B. Parker and Celeste (Gack) Parker Marlin. On October 20, 1953, in Winchester, VA, he married Rheta Stonebraker, who preceded him in...

Jan 22, 2023

Christopher Lee Slyter, 33, of Phoenixville PA, passed away unexpected on Sunday, January 23, 2023. He was born on May 20, 1989 in Grand Rapid, MI.  He was the son of Lee and Mary (Farrell) Slyter, who survive.

He is survived by his brother Bryan Slyter spouse Deana; many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins in Michigan, Florida, Connecticut,...

Jan 14, 2023

Michael James Daugherty, 63 of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born in Philipsburg on March 19, 1959, the son of the late James Daugherty and Adeline (Sones) Daugherty who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Shaina and Nicole Daugherty; two granddaughters: Madison Daugherty and Ava Reed; one sister Amy Sue Vogely and husband Bob;...

Jan 12, 2023

Shaun Patrick Cannon, 62, of Phoenixville, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in King of Prussia. On November 27, 1960 he was born in Norristown PA to the late Donald K. and Regina (Albright) Cannon.

Shaun was a graduate of Upper Merion High School class of 79. He was a very social person who loved to...

Jan 10, 2023

William E. Shaffer Sr., 82 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Altoona, the son of the late Edward J. and Verna (Zimmerman) Shaffer Sr. On November 1, 1961, he married Eleanor (Shultz) Shaffer who survives. He is survived by six children: Denny Michael (Lori) Jones, Roxann (Randall) Walter,...

Dec 31, 2022

Janet Ruth DeMuth, 97 of Sinking Valley, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born in Altoona on June 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Charles G. and Ruth (Rupp) Plummer. She married Jack B. DeMuth in Altoona, who preceded her in death in 2009. She is survived by two children: Janine (Don) Briggs of Bedford, and...