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Francis Eugene Evans

Francis Eugene Evans

Jun 8, 2022

Francis Eugene Evans, 91, passed away on Wednesday June 8, 2022. Francis was born in Tyrone, on March 13, 1931, son of the late Federick R. and Idella (Black) Evans in Tyrone. On May 14, 1954 he married Dana Mae Roberts in Washington D.C. who preceded him. Surviving are three children: Lynne (Douglas) Drenner, Catherine (John) Lantz, and Jeff...

Erik Robert Fuoss

Erik Robert Fuoss

May 28, 2022

Erik Robert Fuoss, 44, of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born in Altoona, the son of Robert Fuoss and Susan Thompson on December 13, 1977. He is survived by his father, Robert Fuoss (fiancee Carol) of Tipton; his mother, Susan Thompson of Hollidaysburg; his sister, Bethany Miller of Altoona; and his brother, Todd (Ashley)...

William Ernest Ambrose

William Ernest Ambrose

May 27, 2022

William "Bill" Ambrose III, passed away Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Tipton, son of the late William E. II and Pearl M. (Weber) Ambrose.

Surviving is his sister, Diana L. Lykens, who was his caregiver for 32 years; nieces: Patti Roemer (Jeff), Rhoanda Inkrote, Mellissa Dinges (Scott); two great-nephews; and four great-nieces.

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Lawrence A. Hamer

Lawrence A. Hamer

May 19, 2022

Lawrence A. Hamer, 96 of Tyrone, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. He was born in Tyrone on February 27, 1926, the son of Arlie and Anna (Harnish) Hamer. On June 13, 1948 at the Tyrone Episcopal Church he married Irene Hessler who survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Sharon (James) Nearhoof of Tyrone, Janice (Vincent) Pizzitola of Tampa,...

Richard D. Barr

Richard D. Barr

May 15, 2022

Richard D. Barr, 89 of Tyrone, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born in Altoona, on January 9, 1933, the son of the late Charles Timothy and Alice Katherine (Biggins) Barr. On February 22, 1957, in Indiana, PA, he married Mary Jane Hixson, who preceded him in death on December 19, 1992. He is survived by four...

Eddie N. Coltabaugh

Eddie N. Coltabaugh

May 11, 2022

The halls of Tyrone Elementary will never be the same. Eddie Coltabaugh, 9, passed away in the arms of his Mama and Aea (Daddy) on May 11, 2022. Eddie was born to John and Kate (Bickle) Coltabaugh on April 13, 2013, in Danville and every night since his Mama told him as he fell asleep, "You are awesome, you...

William Orsino

William Orsino

Apr 27, 2022

William A. Orsino, 94, passed away Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022. He was born in Clearfield, the son of Augusto and Minnie (Spingola) Orsino. He married his wife, Marcella (Kardolly) Orsino, on Nov. 27, 1952, at St. Francis Catholic Church, by Father Martin Glenn in Clearfield.

Surviving are his wife; a son, William A. Orsino and his...

George L. Damico

George L. Damico

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...

Patricia A. Hand

Patricia A. Hand

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,...

Charles J. Swenson

Charles J. Swenson

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,...

Betty Jane Ford

Betty Jane Ford

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...

Helen Mengel

Helen Mengel

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...

Shirley Ann Dawson

Shirley Ann Dawson

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....

Lasca J. Jackson

Lasca J. Jackson

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;...

Joanna Lee Walk

Joanna Lee Walk

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...

Brian G. Mcmanigal

Brian G. Mcmanigal

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...

Harry Stewart Dillon

Harry Stewart Dillon

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.

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Ann Dillon

Ann Dillon

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.

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Lisa Mae Kirk

Lisa Mae Kirk

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...

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