Obituaries

Apr 22, 2022

George L. Damico, 86 of Tyrone, and a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, passed

away on Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born in Tyrone, on December 23, 1935, the son of the late Santo and Philamena (Cavouti) Damico. On February 6, 1960 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Tyrone, he married Kay Price, who survives. He...

Apr 11, 2022

Patricia A. Hand, 80, of Tyrone, passed away April 11th, 2022. She was born March 27th, 1942 to the late Donald H. Myers and Verda M. Myers.

Surviving are her children, Nicholas Kobak III, Dennis (Paula) Kobak, Patty (Joe) Turner; stepchildren, Kathy Novy and David (Kim) Hand; ten grandchildren, Ashley (Matt), Nicki, Brittany, Danielle (Forrest), Amber, Chelsea,...

Apr 10, 2022

Charles J. Swenson, of Altoona passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Charles Otto and Geraldine (Bowman) Swenson. On June 19, 1971, at the Leechburg Graystone Presbyterian Church, he married Sarah "Sallie" Swenson who preceded him in death on October 17,...

Apr 10, 2022

Betty Jane Ford, 88, of Tyrone passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born on January 6, 1934, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Warsing) Sims. She is survived by one daughter: Vicky (Stephen) Lang of Everett; grandchildren: Rhonda (Brian) Detwiler, Capi (Bob Gray) Tyler-Mann, Jason (Danielle) Tyler, and Tracy (Bryan) Taylor; one...

Apr 10, 2022

Helen Marjorie Mengel, 94, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday April 10, 2022 at home. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Tyrone to the late Joseph and Iva Mae (Huntsman) Diehl.

She is survived by her children, Sharon L., Margaret L., David C. (Ruth Mora), and Joseph C. Mengel; Son-in-Law, George Ritter; grandchildren, Sonja Anderson, Ann...

Apr 1, 2022

Shirley Ann Dawson, 80, of Tyrone, PA, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born January 12, 1942 to the late Charles H. and Alma F. (Iddings) Gray. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas G. Dawson, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Leslie M. Hutchins and Holly J....

Mar 31, 2022

Lasca J. Jackson, 96, of Tyrone, passed away March 31, 2022. She was born on May 18, 1925 in Bald Eagle to the late William Ramella and Laura Loraine (Moon) McCahan.

Surviving are her children, Linda Darlene Soellner, Delbert Ray Jackson, and Melanie Lasca Keith; Grandchildren: Max, Kevin, Karri, Shad, Delbert, Angelina, Sonja, Rochelle Garrett and Sarah;...

Mar 24, 2022

With a smile that lights up a room and eyes that sparkle with innocence, Joanna Lee Walk, born September 10, 2016 left this world far too early to be with Jesus. She loved Jesus with all her heart, her family and those close to her could see her love for Jesus and the way He shined through her. When...

Mar 24, 2022

Brian G. McManigal Sr., 61, of Tyrone, affectionately known as "Big Guy", passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. He was born January 14, 1961 in Huntingdon to the late Wilmer G. and Evelyn M. (Ranck) McManigal. On September 19, 1981 in Tyrone he married Jerilyn Lannen who survives. Along with his wife, Brian is survived by two children: Brian...

Mar 22, 2022

Harry Stewart Jr. and Meredith Ann (Faust) Dillon, both 69, of Tyrone, passed away together on March 22, 2022.

Harry was born to Harry Sr. and the late Dorothy (Reader) Dillon on April 15, 1952 in Philipsburg.

Ann was born to the late Raymond and Pauline (Meredith) Faust on July 9, 1952 in Altoona.

Mar 22, 2022

Harry Stewart Jr. and Meredith Ann (Faust) Dillon, both 69, of Tyrone, passed away together on March 22, 2022.

Harry was born to Harry Sr. and the late Dorothy (Reader) Dillon on April 15, 1952 in Philipsburg.

Ann was born to the late Raymond and Pauline (Meredith) Faust on July 9, 1952 in Altoona.

Mar 20, 2022

Lisa Mae Kirk, 60, of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday March 20, 2022. Born October 7, 1961 in Tyrone to the late Clyde Oliver Vaughn and Waivia Weaver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Kirk in December of 2020.

Surviving are her sons William Clarence Vaughn and Jacob Lee Baird; siblings Clarence Vaughn, and...

Mar 17, 2022

Betty Scott Marx, 81, of Tennessee, passed away Thursday, March 17th, 2022. Betty was born on July 20, 1940, in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late John B. and Ruth (Crowell) Scott. She is survived by her son Shawn Jones of San Diego, and her sisters Bonnie Owens and Peggy Swanks. She is preceded in death by her husband Rolf...

Mar 4, 2022

James Clair Dean, 78 of Tipton, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born in Philipsburg on December 31, 1943, the son of the late Clair and Margaret (Dickson) Dean. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lorraine (Novak) Dean. Also surviving are two children: Nicole and Robert Dean; two granddaughters: Gabrielle and Cassidy Troutman;...

Mar 1, 2022

Dr. Richard Westbrook Stever, Jr., D.D.S., formerly of Franklinville and Spruce Creek, and affectionately known as 'Doc', passed away March 1, 2022, after a brief illness. Doc was born November 6, 1936, the youngest son of Dr. Richard Westbrook Stever, Sr., and Anna Chandler McConahy of Tyrone. He was first married on November 28, 1957, to Mary Ellen (Rorabaugh)...

Feb 23, 2022

Glenna J. (Laird) Peck, 90, of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born in Tyrone on April 11, 1931, the daughter of Joseph D. and Ida Pearl (Kerlin) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, F. Mark Laird and second husband, Robert F. Peck. She is survived by five children: Mark D....

Feb 19, 2022

Feb 23, 1940 to February 19, 2022

Wilfred (Will) R. Illig, 81, Bald Eagle, entered into eternal rest Saturday afternoon at UPMC/Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Cresson, PA to Kenneth and Margaret (Miller) Illig. On August 3rd, 1959, he married Gwenvere Westover and together they've shared 62 years of marriage.

Feb 15, 2022

Helen Domenick, 94 of Tyrone and a guest at Epworth Manor passed away Tuesday evening February 15, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1927 in Tyrone the daughter of the late Salvatore and Domenica (Satore) Chiofar. September 8, 1951 at St. Matthew Catholic Church she married James B. Domenick Sr. who preceded her in death on July 13,...

Feb 13, 2022

Cheryl A. Benson, 54 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1967, in Takoma Park, MD to John and Betty (Erwin) Collins who survive. Along with her parents, she is survived by her son: Daniel Benson; seven siblings: Melinda Reed, Billy Collins, Bobbie Cohenour, Sherry Fogal, Matthew Shaffer, Greg Shaffer, and...

Feb 12, 2022

Earl Oliver Detwiler, 91 of Tyrone, died Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Grazierville on February 24, 1930, the son of the late John and Carrie (Harshberger) Detwiler. He was preceded by three wives: Loretta Bell Bonsell, Jenny Brisbin, and Verna Benn. He is survived by three children: Brenda (Dave) Detwiler Worgul of Coalport, Earl David Detwiler...