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Eugene W. Fisher

Eugene W. Fisher

Feb 12, 2020

Eugene William Fisher, 86 of Bald Eagle died Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was born in Bald Eagle on January 6, 1934, the son of the late John H. and Violet (Price) Fisher Sr. On March 30, 1957 at the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church in Tyrone he married Barbara Ann Harper who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Daniel...

William K. Potts

William K. Potts

Feb 10, 2020

William K. Potts, 79, of Tipton died Monday February 10, 2010 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born December 6, 1940 in Tipton, a son of John and Mary Frances (Weiser) Potts. In 1970 in Tyrone he married Darlene Calderwood.

Surviving are his wife, seven sons; William Hazlett of Coupon, Michael Hazlett...

Mary Geraldine Sprankle

Mary Geraldine Sprankle

Feb 5, 2020

Mary Geraldine Sprankle, 95 of Tyrone died Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Mary was born on January 17, 1925 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Hostler) Cherry. Mary is survived by children: Karlene Eckley and Helen Shock; grandchildren: Christina Eckley (Bryan Keller), Trisha Moore (Wayne), Jimmy Bywater and Ricky Sprankle (Kathy); great-grandchildren: Brayden Eckley and Bryan...

Albert P. Fleck

Albert P. Fleck

Feb 5, 2020

Albert "Buck" P. Fleck Jr., of Flinton and formerly of Grazierville, passed away February 5, 2020. He was born on November 1, 1950, the son of the late Albert P. Sr. and Margaret (Riggleman) Fleck. He is survived by his wife Cathy A. (Runk) Fleck after 49 years of love and bond in common law marriage; two daughters: Cindy...

Shelby Stapleton

Shelby Stapleton

Jan 29, 2020

Shelby J. (Wright) Stapleton, 81 of Warriors Mark died Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born on January 18, 1939 in Woodbury, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Mabel Wright. On June 21, 1959 in Woodbury she married Thomas D. Stapleton who preceded her in death on August 10, 2010. Shelby is survived by three children: Kent (Marla)...

Margaret P. Harris

Margaret P. Harris

Jan 23, 2020

Margaret Harris, 93 of Tyrone and a guest at Altoona Center for Nursing Care died Thursday January 23, 2020. She was born in Clearfield on October 7, 1926 the daughter of the late William and Margaret Catherine (Stere) Robenolt. On October 15, 1944 she married Albert McKissick who preceded her on May 17, 1964 and on October 18, 1975...

A. Joy Kelley

A. Joy Kelley

Jan 22, 2020

A. Joy (McCracken) Kelley, 87 of Epworth Manor in Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born on December 28, 1932 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Luther L. And Mary B. (Goodman) McCracken. On June 20, 1953 in Altoona, she married Davidlee J. Kelley who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Michael A....

William "Bill" Allen Jones

William "Bill" Allen Jones

Jan 21, 2020

William "Bill" Allen Jones, Sr. 79 of Tyrone died Tuesday January 21, 2020. Bill was born in Tyrone on February 8, 1940 the son of the late Bruce Calvin Jr and Sara Jane (McClellan) Jones. On August 28, 1966 in Phoenixville, PA he married Judy Slaughter who survives. Also surviving are six children: Penny Jane (Ralph) Mullen of North...

Betty Jane Babe

Betty Jane Babe

Jan 20, 2020

Betty Jane (Fortney) Babe, formerly of Tyrone and a guest of The Winds at Mattern Orchard, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 105. She was a beautiful lady of dignity and grace who made you feel good just to know her. Betty was born on November 11, 1914 in Tyrone, the...

Joanne Nulton

Joanne Nulton

Jan 14, 2020

Joanne Bressler Nulton, 85, of Bellemeade formerly of Tyrone died Tuesday January 14, 2020 at Graystone Manor at Bellemeade.

She ws born April 25, 1934 in Tyrone, a daughter of McDonald Hadden and Clara (Hitchings) Bressler. On March 20, 1952 in Tyrone she married Charles "Peany" Nulton.

Surviving are her husband of 67 years, three...

Ruth E. Haynes

Ruth E. Haynes

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth E. Haynes, 100, of Sinking Valley died Friday January 10, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born November 18, 1919 in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of John R. and Sarah J. (Frederick) Zimmers. On November 22, 1941 in Cumberland, Maryland she married Denzel L. Haynes. He died July 3, 1984.

Surviving are several nieces and...

Craig L. Snyder

Craig L. Snyder

Jan 6, 2020

Craig L. Snyder, 60, of Nealmont was called back to be in the service of the Lord on Monday January 6, 2020 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by family and close friends.

He was born May 20, 1959 in Tyrone, a son of Frederick Jackson and Marjorie M. (Quarry) Snyder.

Surviving are his mother of Bald...

Paul E Swartz

Paul E Swartz

Dec 28, 2019

Paul E. Swartz, age 90, of Tipton, passed away Saturday, December 28th following a brief illness.

Paul was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors.

Paul is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sara Ray Swartz,...

Amanda M. Sprankle

Amanda M. Sprankle

Dec 25, 2019

Amanda Marie Sprankle, 39, Altoona, formerly of Tyrone, died Wednesday December 25,2019 at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of James and Anita (Hartsock) Sprankle.

Surviving are three children: Jayden and Marina Beck and Zane Leeper; and her mother, Anita Wilson and husband, Gene, of Owego, N.Y.

She was preceded in...

Diane Elizabeth Hunter

Diane Elizabeth Hunter

Dec 24, 2019

Diane Elizabeth Hunter, 63 of Warriors Mark, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born on August 14, 1956 the daughter of Allen and Ruby (Oakwood) Dubbs who preceded her in death. In 1976 she married Allen J. Hunter Jr. who survives. Also surviving is one sister: Betsy Barndt; three sons: Allen J. (Nikki) Hunter III, Thomas (Megan) Hunter,...

Larry Robert Isenberg

Larry Robert Isenberg

Dec 23, 2019

Larry Robert Isenberg, 69 of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Williamsburg and Tyrone, died Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1950, the son of the late Robert Isenberg and Elizabeth (Shawley) Keithley. Larry is survived by two daughters: Wendy Isenberg of Tyrone and Patricia White of South Carolina; one grandson: Milo White; two sisters:...

Jean R. Thompson

Jean R. Thompson

Dec 19, 2019

Jean R. Thompson, 90, of Brookville, died Thursday December 19, 2019 at Graystone Manor at Bellemeade.

She was born May 11, 1929 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of David and Frances (Smith) Rausch. On February 23, 1952 in New Haven, CT she married Theo A. Thompson. He died May 10, 2015.

Surviving are a...

Harry Robert Knox

Harry Robert Knox

Dec 16, 2019

Harry Robert Knox, 76 of Tipton, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at The Village at Morrisons Cove. He was born in Altoona on February 24, 1943, the son of the late Harry I. and Marian (Fleck) Knox. He was married to Aneta Braughler who preceded him in death in 1978. Harry is survived by one sister: Anne (Gerard) Gross...

Harry Oscar Johnson

Harry Oscar Johnson

Dec 12, 2019

Harry O. Johnson, 89, of Tipton joined his heavenly family and friends on Thursday December 12, 2019 at Epworth Manor.

He was born March 7, 1930 on the family farm, the second son of the late Oscar and Esta (Fisher) Johnson. He was first married to Blanche Riddle on June 20, 1951 in Sinking Valley She passed...

Shirley Ann Carper Brown

Shirley Ann Carper Brown

Dec 11, 2019

Shirley Ann Brown, 90, of Spruce Creek died Wednesday December 11, 2019 at AristaCare at Huntingdon Park.

She was born July 15, 1929 in Spruce Creek, a daughter of John T. and Phyllis J. (Liebal) Carper. On August 17, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Williamsburg she married Richard Brown. He died November 25, 1979.

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