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Gretta Lynne Czap

Gretta Lynne Czap

May 15, 2021

Gretta Lynne Czap, 84, of Tyrone, passed away May 15, 2021, after a brief illness. Gretta was born March 24, 1937, the eldest daughter of Malcolm Lynne and Ellen (Estep) Rorabaugh. On November 1, 1997, after a 40-year courtship (because she said you can't rush into these things), she married the love of her life, George Czap.

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Judith L. Dawson

Judith L. Dawson

May 11, 2021

Judith L. Dawson, 74 of Tyrone, PA passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, PA after a courageous battle with many illnesses.

She was born on April 3, 1947 the daughter of the late James H. and Anna E. (Getz) Dawson Sr. She is survived by one sister: Bonnie (John) Ramsey of Tyrone with...

Dawn Marie Bensley

Dawn Marie Bensley

May 11, 2021

Dawn Marie Bensley, 64 of Petersburg passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on July, 24, 1956 in Morrison, NJ, the daughter of the late Richard Carl and Catherine (Jarvis) Hink. She was preceded in life by her husband, Harold Bensley. She is survived by six children: Harold (Bonita) Bensley of Forrest City, Angel (Neil) Leiby of...

Richard J. Woomer

Richard J. Woomer

May 6, 2021

Richard J. "Dick" Woomer Jr., 61 of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born in Tyrone on July 22, 1959 the son of the late Richard J. and Janet (Reese) Woomer Sr.. On November 1, 2014 he married Peggy Walk who survives. Also surviving are three children: Jessica Decoste, Jennifer Woomer, Jeffrey Woomer; one step-son:...

Davidlee J. Kelley

Davidlee J. Kelley

May 5, 2021

Davidlee J. Kelley, 89 of Tyrone and formerly of Altoona died Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was born in Altoona on June 9, 1931 the son of the late Leo C. and Martha C. (Ryan) Kelley. On June 20, 1953 he married Alyce Joy McCracken who preceded him in death on January 22, 2020. He is survived by three...

Darlene Paige Fike

Darlene Paige Fike

May 3, 2021

Darlene Paige (Atchison) Fike, 74 Passed away May 3, 2021 due to complications of pancreatic cancer. She was born November 17, 1946 in Wilkinsburg, PA to Margaret (Wilson) and Harry Atchison.

In August 1973 she married David Wesley Fike who preceded her in death in 2020. She is survived by her two sons. Brian Wesley Fike, wife...

Alicia Joy Smith

Alicia Joy Smith

Apr 30, 2021

Alicia Joy (Lewis) Smith, 29 of Altoona and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Friday April 30, 2021. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of James and Kim (Warner) Lewis who survive. On May 22, 2015 she married William Smith Jr. who survives. Also surviving are three children: Ayven Lewis, Lexie and Jaclyn Smith all at home; two...

Alice Mae Westley

Alice Mae Westley

Apr 21, 2021

Alice Mae Westley, age 88, of Tyrone died Wednesday morning, April 21, 2021. She was born in Marengo, Pa on April 23, 1932 the 12th of 15 children to George and Beatrice (Mesner) Noll. She married Joseph Robert Westley on February 13, 1953. Alice was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Mark Robert Westley. She is...

Laura Jane Glashauser

Laura Jane Glashauser

Apr 16, 2021

Laura Jane Glashauser, 61 of Tyrone, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 after a sudden illness. She was born in Altoona on January 15, 1960, the daughter of the late Harold Paul and Marjorie (Oberly) Garner. On August 15, 1987 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone, she married Richard Thomas Glashauser who preceded her in death...

Wayne Charles Sharrar

Wayne Charles Sharrar

Apr 15, 2021

Wayne Charles Sharrar, 85 of Tyrone died Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born in Altoona on March 23, 1936 the son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Lasher) Sharrar. On December 18, 1956 in Altoona, he married Anna Louise Temple who preceded him in death on March 18, 2006. He was also preceded by a fiancé: Darlene Schoch....

Victoria G. Albright

Victoria G. Albright

Apr 6, 2021

Victoria G."Vickie" (McMillen, Trotter) Albright, of Tyrone passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Millbrook, OH on November 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer and Nora (Bentz) Weuthrick. She was first married to Les McMillen who preceded her in death in 1994 and later to Robert Trotter who also preceded...

Victoria G. Albright

Victoria G. Albright

Apr 6, 2021

Victoria G."Vickie" (McMillen, Trotter) Albright, of Tyrone passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Millbrook, OH on November 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer and Nora (Bentz) Weuthrick. She was first married to Les McMillen who preceded her in death in 1994 and later to Robert Trotter who also preceded...

Barbara Jane Wilson

Barbara Jane Wilson

Apr 1, 2021

Barbara Jane Wilson, 75 of Tyrone, died Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born in Philipsburg on January 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Howard Charles and Margaret V. (Hatch) Robenolt. On September 8, 1967 she was married by Reverend Orel Brobeck in Grazierville to Warren Wilson who survives. Also surviving are two children: Winshella (Mark) Cushion and...

Sara Jane Miller

Sara Jane Miller

Mar 22, 2021

Sara Jane (Sally) Baronner Miller, of Tyrone passed away Monday March 22, 2021 surrounded by her family at Penn Highlands Tyrone.

She was born December 6, 1931 in Tyrone a daughter of Hubert W. and Lillian (Stoner) Baronner. On January 3, 1953 in Winchester,Virginia she married George W. Miller Jr. He died January 17, 1983.

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Robin D. Kreider

Robin D. Kreider

Mar 17, 2021

Robin D. Kreider, 64, of Petersburg died Wednesday March 17, 2021 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.

She was born October 7, 1956 in Tyrone, a daughter of David and Peggy (Rutledge) Boonie. On April 12, 1981 in Neffs Mills she married Craig Kreider.

Surviving are her husband, a son Andrew McGlynn of Petersburg, a daughter Sarah...

Betty A. Brisbin

Betty A. Brisbin

Mar 12, 2021

Betty A. Brisbin, 96, of Tyrone died Friday March 12, 2021 at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone.

She was born November 30, 1924 in Ironsville, a daughter of Howard Foster and Clara Belle (Parks) Hunter. On January 11, 1946 in Tyrone she married Samuel Brisbin who preceded her in death February 3, 1980.

Surviving are 2 sons;...

Robert M. Flaig

Robert M. Flaig

Mar 9, 2021

Robert M. (Bob) Flaig, 82, of Tyrone died Tuesday March 9, 2021 at Epworth Manor.

He was born March 20, 1938 in Williamsburg, a son of Robert and Sara (Rabenstein) Flaig. On August 2, 1958 at the Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Williamsburg he married Judith Black.

Surviving are his wife, 2 daughters, Lucinda Frye and...

Wilfred C. Harris

Wilfred C. Harris

Mar 8, 2021

Wilfred "Wif" Charles Harris, 74 of Tyrone, died Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Phillipsburg, the son of the late Calvin and Marian Jane (Hale) Harris. On May 17, 1980, at the Birmingham Presbyterian Church he married Linda Fisher who survives. Also surviving are two brothers: Lynn (Patty) and Ralph (Laura) Harris; several...

Joseph J. Scordo

Joseph J. Scordo

Mar 7, 2021

Joseph J. Scordo, 91, of Tyrone died Sunday March 7, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 3, 1930 in Tyrone a son of Antonio and Sunda (Sylvestri) Scordo. On November 23, 1957 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone he married Susan Shultz.

Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters; Joey Sue Zimmerman and husband...

Lois K. Cox

Lois K. Cox

Mar 3, 2021

Lois K. Cox, 83 of Bellwood, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born in Altoona on June 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Carter) Moran. On December 12, 1987 in Winchester, VA she married David C. Cox who survives. Also surviving are her children and step-children; William K Sweeney and Scott Sweeney of Altoona,...

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