Obituaries

Jan 13, 2022

Gwendolyn R. (Kennedy) Barrett, 84, of Tyrone, passed away January 13, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Debra. She was born in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late Hayes W. Kennedy and Helen (Bonsell) Kennedy, on June 19, 1937. She was married twice: first to Charles Summer in 1955 and then to Richard Barrett from 1987 until she...

Jan 12, 2022

Thomas Lynn Miller, 78, of Tyrone, passed away January 12, 2022. He was born in Tyrone on September 30, 1943, to the late Thomas Lynn and Phyllis Marge Miller. On July 28, 1964 in Cumberland, MD he married his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Hickes who survives. Also surviving are five children: Barbara (Chip) Gilliland, Lance (Becky) Miller,...

Jan 12, 2022

Bradley M. Clark II, 27, of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born in Tyrone, the son of Bradley M. Clark and Joyce Stiver. Along with his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Richie Dunkel and Devon Clark.

Brad was a 2012 graduate of Tyrone Area High School and was currently employed...

Jan 11, 2022

Earl R. Harris Sr. 81, of Tyrone, passed away on January 11, 2022. He was born in Philipsburg on December 16, 1940 to the late Donald Harris and Amelia (Lansbury). He was married to Beverly Miller, who preceded him in death on November 8, 2012. He is survived by his children, Kathy (John) Banks, Mack (Marcy) Harris, Wendy (Lorin)...

Jan 4, 2022

Charles "Charlie" A. Diehl, 92, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, surrounded by family.

He was born March 27, 1929 to Joseph and Iva (Huntsman) Diehl in Tyrone. On September 23, 1949 in Winchester, Va., he married Catherine "Cassie" Kobuck.

Surviving are his children, Linda (Ash) Weaver of Tyrone, Chuck (Crystal) of Tyrone;...

Jan 2, 2022

James Barton Harpster Sr., 78 of Tyrone, passed away January 2, 2022. He was born in Tyrone on April 10, 1943 to the late Ellis Ray and Ethel Mae (Garber) Harpster. On September 23, 2000 he married Peggy Calderwood who survives.

Also surviving are children: David Dow (Marlene) of Virginia, James Jr. of New York, Christine Isenhour...

Jan 2, 2022

Warren Dean Wilson, 76, of Tyrone, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. He was born in Altoona July 2, 1945 to the late Newell and Carrie Belle (Gunsallus) Wilson. On Sept. 8, 1967 he married Barbara Robenolt, who passed away April 1, 2021.

He is survived by two children, Winshella (Mark) Cushion and Shawn Wilson; two grandsons,...

Dec 30, 2021

Russell E. Reed, 65, of Tyrone, passed away Thursday. He was born in Parkersburg, W. Va., the son of the late William E. Reed and Nellie L. Piggott. On Mar. 7, 1980, he married Mary Noye in Winchester, Va.

He is survived by his wife; his son, William "Rusty" Reed (Jennifer), grandchildren: Staff Sgt Robert Sellers and...

Dec 26, 2021

Waivia L. Huddy, 90 of Tyrone, died Sunday, December 26, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1931 in Dix, the daughter of the late Alvah and Ellouise (Adams) Weaver. She is survived by three children: Stephen Clair and Clarence Vaughn, and Lisa Mae Kirk; six siblings: Clarence, Dorie and Reuben Weaver, Jane Lapp, Betty Beckwith, and Marlene Davis;...

Dec 25, 2021

Leavonna M. (Smith) Colpetzer, 83 of Tyrone, died Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Epworth Manor. She was born on August 17, 1938, in Huntingdon, the daughter of the late Jessie Cloyd and Edna Smith. On June 10, 1988, she married Kenneth L. Colpetzer Sr. who preceded her in death on October 30, 2009. She is survived by four children:...

Dec 24, 2021

Edward G. Patterson Jr. 69, of Tyrone, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at UPMC Altoona after a long battle with illness stemming from the house fire on July 26, 2021. He was born in Altoona on June 7, 1952, the son of the late Edward G. and Neva (Miller) Patterson Sr. On October 27, 1973 at Christ United Methodist...

Dec 20, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Getz Rodgers., 96 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021. She was born in Tyrone on September 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Harry I. and Alice (Wooden) Getz. On December 20, 1948, in Cumberland, Maryland, she married William "Dickie" F. Rodgers, who passed away in 2003 after 54 years together. Also surviving are...

Dec 18, 2021

Gene L. Brubaker, 74 of Petersburg and formerly of Lancaster County, died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at home. He was born in Ephrata to the late Amon and Nora (Stauffer) Brubaker. Along with his beloved wife, Donna (Frey) Brubaker of 54 years, he is survived by daughters: Michelle (Ted) Edwards of Boalsburg, and Ashley Brubaker of Petersburg; two grandchildren,...

Dec 17, 2021

Charles Wilber Leeper Jr., 63 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. He was born in Philipsburg on August 1, 1958, the son of the late Charles W. and Janet (Denny) Leeper Sr. On August 16, 1985, in Maryland, he married Betsy Barnes, who survives. Also surviving are two siblings: Donna Jean (Ralph) Stimer, and Patrick (Danette)...

Dec 10, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Jones, 47 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born in Tyrone on July 18, 1974, the daughter of the late Patrice Marie "Patty" (Cox) and Paul "Ken" Shellenberger who survives. On September 24, 2011 in Burnham, PA, she married John Jones who survives. Also surviving are a daughter: Rebekah Schleppy; sisters: Dawn...

Dec 8, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" L. Thompson Jr., 68 of Lancaster and formerly of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was born on February 3, 1953, in Philipsburg, the son of the late Gerald L. Thompson Sr. and Sylvia (Mattern) Thompson who survives. On October 28, 1978, at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren he married Mary Louise Diehl who...

Dec 7, 2021

Penny Ann (Fetter) Riggleman, 54 of Tyrone, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born in Roaring Spring on June 24, 1967, the daughter of the late Jane Fern Fetter. On April 23, 2016, she married Allen RIggleman who survives. Also surviving are two uncles, one aunt, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents: John...

Dec 3, 2021

Gerald L. Spangler, 87 of Tyrone and formerly of Bedford, died Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Somerset on September 14, 1934, the son of the late Peter J. and Irma (Kimmel) Spangler. On September 8, 1962, in Bedford, PA, he married Eleanor Oldham who survives. Also surviving are two children: Jeff (Trina) Spangler of Tyrone, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Joanne M. Cannistraci, 85 of Tyrone, died Early Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1936, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Howard and Helen (Sweitzer) Moore. On July 15, 1961, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Altoona she married John Cannistraci who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Matthew (Susan), Daniel (Elizabeth), and Mark...

Nov 30, 2021

Darlene Joy Ritter, 76 of Tyrone, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1945, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Robert and Hannah (Budd) Haverstein. In 2001, at the Wesley United Methodist Church she married James W. Ritter who survives. Also surviving are two children: Robert (Sandra) Carper, and Shirley (Jim) Irvin; five grandchildren:...