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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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John D. Feagley
Dec 9, 2019
John D. Feagley, 87 of Tyrone, died Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born in Huntingdon on November 12, 1932 the son of the late Robert L. And Kathryn M. (Miller) Feagley. On June 20, 1964 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bellwood he married Ruth E. Marsden who preceded him in death on May 19, 1999. John is survived...
John C. Swiderski
Dec 8, 2019
John C. "Jack" Swiderski, Sr., 88 of Warriors Mark died on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born on June 13, 1931, in Houtzdale the son of the late Frank and Blanche (Keatley) Swiderski. On June 7, 1952, in Huntingdon, PA he married Sally Stultz who preceded him in death on January 26, 2011. Jack is survived by three...
Mahlon C. Osterhout
Dec 2, 2019
Mahlon C. Osterhout Jr., 42, of Tyrone died Monday December 2, 2019 in Snyder Twp. from injuries in a hunting accident.
He was born December 6, 1976 in Philipsburg., a son of the late Mahlon C. Osterhout Sr. and Cindy Miller Carper who survives in Altoona.
Surviving are children: Tessa Osterhout of Tyrone, Willow, Rogan...
Donna J. Waite
Nov 20, 2019
Donna M. Waite, 72, of Tyrone died Wednesday November 20, 2019 at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone.
She was born January 30, 1947 in Tyrone, a daughter of John P. and Marie May (Updike) Duff. On August 6, 1977 in Tyrone she married Eugene A. "Buzz" Waite. He died November 5, 2012.
Surviving are a daughter Melissa...
Michael C. Hildebrand
Nov 16, 2019
Michael C. Hildebrand, 62, of Tyrone died Sunday November 16, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.
He was born June 16, 1957 in Tyrone, a son of David and Florann (Whitsel) Hildebrand.
Surviving are a daughter Angela Grassmyer of Tyrone, four grandchildren; Jaylyn, Jessa and twins Jemma and Jace, and two brothers; Kim and Ron...
Maxine D. Schoch
Nov 11, 2019
Maxine D. Schoch, 92, of Tyrone died Monday November 11, 2019 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born December 16, 1926 in Tyrone a daughter of Matthew and Annie (Lynch) Cushion. On June 26, 1954 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone she married William I. Schoch. He died December 14, 2009.
Surviving are three...
Miriam B. Holtz
Nov 9, 2019
Miriam B. Holtz, 85 of Tyrone died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. She was born on September 25, 1934 the daughter of the late George C. And Marian E. Gates Bowman. On July 22, 1978 she was married Richard H. Holtz who precedes her. She is survived by one brother: Dean (Bev) Bowman of Bradenton, FL;...
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