Obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Andrews, 79 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born in Altoona on December 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Helen Ieraci Baker. On July 1, 1967, in Tyrone she married Roy K. Andrews who preceded her on September 1, 2019. She is survived by a brother: Ralph (Darlene) Baker; many nieces...

Jan 5, 2026

Dorothy McAllister, age 96, formerly of Tyrone, PA, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy, the youngest of nine children, was born in Vandergrift, PA on July 7, 1929 to the late George and Jeanetta Mornes. Dorothy was the beloved wife of James W. McAllister. Together they settled...

Jan 4, 2026

Shirley A. Beckwith, 92 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Glenn E. and Edythe (Cherry) Houser Sr. On October 2, 1951, in Cumberland, MD she married George L. Beckwith who preceded her in death on February 20, 1988. She is survived by two children: Georgiana (Joseph)...

Jan 1, 2026

Edward M Dunkel III "Ned", passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home with family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Edward M. and LaRue (Weaver) Dunkel Jr. On September 9, 1967, in Winchester, VA, he married Mary Ann (McCoy) Dunkel who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Becky Lea (Ronald Lee) Hess...

Dec 29, 2025

Linda Faye Bonsell, 79 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. She was born in Altoona on December 1, 1946, a daughter of the late Leonard and Faye (Focht) Crust. On August 21, 1991, she married Clair Bonsell who preceded her in death on January 5, 2021. She is survived by her daughter: Denise (Mark) Sprankle; five...

Dec 29, 2025

Robin Mitchell Rupert, 70 of Tyrone, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born in Huntingdon on November 12, 1955, the son of the late Ronald and Carol (Meshyock) Rupert. On October 9, 2021, at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Tyrone, he married Michelle (Waring) Rupert who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Jennifer Lammey and Nicole Moore;...

Dec 27, 2025

John M. Kotuc Sr., 79 of Tyrone and a guest at The Village at Morrisons Cove, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1946, in Pecksville, PA, the son of the late Michael and Constance (Correll) Kotuc. He is survived by three children: Kimberly (David) Henlin, John M. Kotuc Jr., and Benjamin (Yvonne) Tigue;...

Dec 24, 2025

Robert "Pastor Bob" Maurer, 77 of Duncansville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. He was born in Bellefonte on March 21, 1948, a son of the late Glenn and Floretta (McKendree) Maurer. On August 16, 1969, in Donora, PA he married Annetta Smith who survives. Also surviving are three children: Amy (Jason)...

Dec 19, 2025

Ronald Calvin Detwiler, 80, of Tyrone, passed away Friday. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Ralph and Harriet (Drake) Detwiler. He is survived by sons: Ronald C. (Elizabeth) Detwiler II and Adam M. (Katie) Detwiler; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and brothers: Robert and Raymond. He was preceded in death by siblings: Stan, Tillie, Jim, Betty, Shirly,...

Dec 13, 2025

Kay Margaret Bell (Miller) went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025, surrounded by the love, presence, and spirit of her family. She was born on October 2, 1939, to Russell R. Miller and Margaret M. Miller (Keefer), who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benjamin J. Bell,...

Dec 6, 2025

Melvin "Mebs" Caldwell Lewis III, 62 of Tyrone, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Tyrone on January 25, 1963, the son of the late Melvin and Patricia (Thompson) Lewis Jr. Mebs is survived by his son: Shane Lewis; grandsons: Bowin Ryder, Remington Cyrus, and Oakley Reel Lewis; siblings:...

Nov 30, 2025

Barbara J. Snider, 88 Bell Hollow Rd of Port Matilda, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025.Born March 2, 1937, in Philipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Eleanor (Lane) Beckwith. In Fort Dix, NJ, she married Mort J. Snider, who preceded her in death in 1994. Barbara is survived by two sons: Mort (Linda)...

Nov 29, 2025

John W. Pavone, 86 of Homestead, FL and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born in Tyrone on March 7, 1939, the only child of the late John and Mary Irene (Poorman) Pavone. He is survived by 1st cousins: Michael Pavone, Angelene

(Peter) Buhay, and Janet Snare; 2nd cousins: Kathryn (Joel)...

Nov 23, 2025

Shirley A. Rhoades, 96, Tyrone, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late William Curtis and Marguerite (Moffit) Rinker. On March 20, 1948, at the Fuoss Mills Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, she married Charles A. Rhoades Sr., who preceded her...

Nov 15, 2025

July 25, 1946 - Nov. 15, 2025

Judith A. Hahn, 79, Tyrone, passed away Saturday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone.

She was born Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Milton Francis and Helen Lucille (Bender) Hahn.

Surviving are her brother, John M. Hahn; her cherished niece and nephews: Victoria...

Nov 6, 2025

Marvin Dillon

February 18, 1934 - November 6, 2025

Rochester, New York

Passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 91.

Predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Thelma Gertrude Dillon; parents, Shirl Sr. & Maude; Siblings, Loma, Ruth, Shirl Jr., Joe, Rudy & Ramona.

He is...

Nov 3, 2025

Kathleen M. Robenolt, 86 of Tyrone and a guest of Midtown Oaks, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Gladys M. (Myers) Friday. She is survived by two children: Karen J. Robenolt and Lee C. Robenolt; four siblings: Daniel H. Friday, Joanna Mae Hepner, Barbara Selsbury,...

Oct 28, 2025

On the morning of October 28th, 2025, Pamela Darlene Jackson was welcomed to her eternal home surrounded by loved ones. Pamela was born on February 15th, 1951, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to William H. Reeder Jr. and Catherine R. Reeder, who preceded her in death.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Timothy H. Jackson; two sons, William (Dawn)...

Oct 27, 2025

Virginia M. McNelis, 101 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1924, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Nial and Martha (Hopkins) Holly. On July 30, 1947, in Cumberland, MD she married Eugene J. "Bam" McNelis who preceded her in death on October 20, 2007. She is survived by two...

Oct 24, 2025

Laquita A. (Mignot) Potts, 84 of Tipton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Nason Conemaugh Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Ellis) Mignot. In January 1965, she married her love, the late Glenn R. Potts Sr.

She is survived by her children: Brett...