Obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

May 6, 1938 - Jan. 27, 2026

Rachel M. Lynn, 87, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Northwood, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Fink) Friday.

On June 1, 1957, at the United Brethren Church in Tyrone, she married Charles Elmer Lynn Sr. who preceded her on Jan. 8, 2025.

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Jan 26, 2026

Dana Daugherty, 62, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Danville, PA surrounded by loved ones. Dana was born on August 20, 1963 in Norristown, PA, to Clarence Russell and Anna Hunsicker.She graduated from Tyrone Area High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Nurse Aide certificate. She worked in healthcare for many years.Dana was married to...

Jan 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul E. Campbell Sr., a beloved member of our community, who left us on January 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 8, 1946, in Reightown, Pennsylvania, Paul was a dedicated individual who embodied the values of hard work and commitment.

Paul was...

Jan 16, 2026

Richard L. "Rick" Hoover, 73 of Tyrone, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born in Altoona on July 9, 1952, a son of the late Richard E. and Phylis (Kooken) Hoover. On March 23, 1974, in Tyrone, he married Jennifer (Noel) Hoover who survives. Also surviving is his son: Jason (Tara) Hoover; and brother: Greg...

Jan 16, 2026

Marion Donald Wagner, 87, of Tyrone, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on March 13, 1938, in Williamsburg, PA, the son of Katherine and Marion Wagner.

Don is survived by his siblings: Roy Hammond of Duncansville, Sarah Bowmaster of Williamsburg and Martha Scott of Spring Grove.

He...

Jan 16, 2026

Helen Price Spackman Wilson of Tyrone, PA passed on January 16, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1930, in Pittsburgh PA on the eve of the Great Depression that gripped America. She was the daughter of Wheeler and Ruth Spackman and known affectionately as Honey to all her friends. She had two siblings, sister Marianne McClure and brother...

Jan 14, 2026

Carl R. "Mouse" Lewis, 84 of Spruce Creek, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born in Tyrone, a son of the late Claude C. Sr. and Edna May (Laird) Lewis. He is survived by his children: Rick (Fizz) Lewis and Cheri (Matt) Ray. Also surviving are grandchildren: Katie (Michael) Moskel, Amy (Dustin) Elder, Carly (Eli) Marshall,...

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) Niemann, Jennifer (Rob)...