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Kay M. Bell

Kay M. Bell

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,...

Melvin "Mebs" Caldwell Lewis Iii

Melvin "Mebs" Caldwell Lewis Iii

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:...

Barbara J. Snider

Barbara J. Snider

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)...

John W. Pavone

John W. Pavone

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) Niemann, Jennifer (Rob)...

Shirley A. Rhoades

Shirley A. Rhoades

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...

Judith A. Hahn

Judith A. Hahn

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...

Marvin Dillon

Marvin Dillon

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...

Kathleen M. Robenolt

Kathleen M. Robenolt

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,...

Pamela Darlene Jackson

Pamela Darlene Jackson

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)...

Virginia Mcnelis

Virginia Mcnelis

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...

Laquita Potts

Laquita Potts

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...

Norma Kelly Crain

Norma Kelly Crain

Oct 22, 2025

Norma Kelly Crain, 102, formerly of Tyrone and a guest of the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born in Northwood on August 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Arthur and Annie (Chilcoat) Kelly. On July 25, 1946, at the Presbyterian Church, she married Frederick "Ed" Crain who preceded her in...

Rudolph R. Hotovec

Rudolph R. Hotovec

Oct 14, 2025

Rudolph (Rudy) Hotovec

It is with great sorrow that the Hotovec and Burns Families share with family and friends the passing of "Rudy" Rudolph Hotovec, beloved husband, father, and grandfather on October 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Laslo) Hotovec, his daughter Ruda (Richard) Burns, his son Peter Hotovec of New York City, and...

Sharon L. Abraham

Sharon L. Abraham

Oct 12, 2025

Sharon L. Abraham, 73 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Raynham, MA, a daughter of the late David and Jeanette (Hardy) Knox. On June 2, 1974, in Raynham, MA she married Rev. Dr. Samuel Zachary Abraham who preceded her in death on February 12, 2007, whom she looked...

Elmer L. Bradford Jr.

Elmer L. Bradford Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Elmer Leroy Bradford Jr. 65, of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born in Altoona on December 6, 1959, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Walters) Bradford Sr. In 1980 he married Darlyne Patricia Bradford who preceded him in death on November 20, 2023. He is survived by a daughter, Shawnta (Adam) Plubell;...

Donna Romano

Donna Romano

Oct 3, 2025

Donna Jean Romano, 88 of Tyrone, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday,

October 3, 2025. She was born in Altoona, on January 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Hallman) Stefano. On September 8, 1956 at St. Matthew Catholic Church she married Leonard Peter Romano Sr. who preceded her in...

Clarence "Ray" Barber

Clarence "Ray" Barber

Oct 2, 2025

Clarence "Ray" Barber, 82, of Tyrone, PA., passed away on October 2, 2025 at Hilltop Healthcare in Altoona, following complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Ray was born February 25, 1943, in Bedford, Ohio, Ray was the youngest son of the late Gus and Garnet (Boswell) Barber. On April 19, 1980, he married Mary Jo (Panasiti) Barber at the...

James F. Houser

James F. Houser

Sep 25, 2025

James F. Houser, 82 of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1943, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Glenn E. and Edythe (Cherry) Houser Sr. On May 23, 1966, in Tyrone, he married Judy L. Waite, who preceded him in death on January 25, 2023. He is survived by three...

Myra E. Dixon

Myra E. Dixon

Sep 23, 2025

Myra E. Dixon, 92 of Portage, IN and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on September 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Clarence "Stump" and Kathryn (Dillon) Williams. In 1954 at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren she married James Arthur Dixon Sr., who preceded her in 1981. She...

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler Sr.

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler Sr.

Sep 16, 2025

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler, 81, of Tyrone, PA, passed away on September 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Altoona, PA, to the late Bernard Blair and Betty Emma (Nelson) Hostler.

Bob graduated from Bellwood-Antis High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country as a avionics technician in the...

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