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Thelma L Diehl

Thelma L Diehl

Nov 27, 2018

Thelma L. Diehl, 93, of Tyrone died Tuesday November 27, 2018 at Epworth Manor.

She was born February 28, 1925 in Tyrone, a daughter of Wilbur Dixon and Mary Friday. On December 16, 1946 in Winchester, Virginia she married Robert J. Diehl Sr. He died December 30, 1993.

Surviving are a son, Robert J. Jr....

Shirley M. Bonsell

Shirley M. Bonsell

Nov 19, 2018

Shirley M. Bonsell, 87, of Tyrone died Monday November 19, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born September 5, 1931 in Sandy Ridge, a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Corrigan) Shock.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda Lou Kennedy and husband Charles of Hamburg, a son, Clair Jr. of Tyrone, four grandchildren; Jeanna Dillon, Michael and...

Bonnie M. Patton

Bonnie M. Patton

Nov 15, 2018

Bonnie May Muff Grimm Patton, 74, of Tyrone died Thursday November 15, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born June 26, 1944 in Philipsburg, a daughter of Leonard Peter and Treva Pauline (Evans) Muff. She was first married to Donald Gregory Grimm on August 15, 1963. She then was married to Lloyd Alvin "Butch" Patton on May...

George W. Calderwood

George W. Calderwood

Nov 3, 2018

George "June" W. Calderwood Jr., 98, died Saturday November 3rd, 2018. He was born August 1st, 1920, the son of the late Margaret Brisbin and George W. Calderwood Sr.. On June, 29, 1946 he married Evelyn Calderwood who preceded him in death. He is survived by 2 children: Darlene (Mike) Ammerman and Jean (Jack) Wallace; 5 grandchildren: Sharon (Matthew)...

James G Patton

James G Patton

Nov 3, 2018

James G. Patton III, 63 died Saturday November 3rd, 2018. He was born January 21, 1955, the son of James G. and Caroline E. DeLong Patton. He is survived by 3 children: Amber (Kevin) Quartz of Mt. Wolfe, Ashley (Bruno III) DeGol of Hollidaysburg, and Taylor Patton of Eagle County; 1 brother: Donald Patton; 1 sister-in-law: Anna Fink; 3...

Nicholas Chase Woomer

Nicholas Chase Woomer

Nov 1, 2018

Nicholas C. Woomer "Nick", 7 of Tyrone, died Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was born March 11, 2011 in Altoona the son of Michelle L. Lauder and Timothy L. Woomer II.

Nicholas is survived by his mother Michelle, her fiancé Marvin Williams Jr. and his daughter Syrenah Williams; his father Timothy, his wife Heidi and her children...

Warren J. Hunter

Warren J. Hunter

Oct 30, 2018

Warren J Hunter, 67, of Duncansville formerly of Tyrone died Tuesday October 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 28, 1951 in Altoona, a son of Charles R. and Irene (Bywater) Hunter. On April 19, 1975 at Carson Valley Church of the Brethren he married Sharon Kelly.

Surviving are his wife, three daughters;...

Benjamin A. Friday

Benjamin A. Friday

Oct 26, 2018

Benjamin A. Friday, 65, of Tyrone died Friday October 26, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 6, 1953 in Philipsburg, a son of Charles and Marge (Miller) Friday. On July 2, 1990 in Accomac, Virginia he married Deborah Lalli.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter Carmela at home, 5 sons; Brian Thomas of...

Shawn W. Hildebrand

Shawn W. Hildebrand

Oct 23, 2018

FELLER MEMORIAL HOME

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Shawn W. "Bo" Hildebrand, 57, of Tyrone died Tuesday October 23, 2018 at Epworth Manor.

He was born October 17, 1961 in Tyrone, a son of David and Florann (Whitsel) Hildebrand.

Surviving are...

Anna B. James

Anna B. James

Oct 22, 2018

Anna B. James, 88, of Tyrone and a guest of Colonial Courtyard, died Monday, October 22, 2018. Born November 9, 1929 in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Lee and Maude Miller Lucas. On August 19, 1950 in Winchester, VA she married Major General Vernon E. James who preceded her in death on April 22, 2010. Anna is survived...

Virginia S. Dollar

Virginia S. Dollar

Oct 22, 2018

Virginia S. Dollar, 96, Tyrone, died Monday.

She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William J. and Lillian (Erkert) Snyder. On Sept. 20, 1942, at Camp Livingston, La., she married Dr. John M. Dollar Jr. of Adams, Mass. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2001.

Surviving are two sons: Robert B....

George Lynn Sessamen

George Lynn Sessamen

Oct 10, 2018

George Lynn Sessamen, 69, of Tyrone died Wednesday October 10, 2018 at his residence.

He was born December 28, 1948 in Philipsburg, a son of the late Scott Winfield and Erma Jean (Cowher) Sessamen. On March 7, 1970 in Bald Eagle he married Peggy Jo Otto.

Surviving are his wife, a son Scott William and...

Luther H. Sprankle

Luther H. Sprankle

Oct 3, 2018

Luther H. Sprankle, 82, of Tyrone died Wednesday October 3, 2018 at home surrounded by loving family.

He was born July 28, 1936 in Tyrone a son of Hobson and Gladys (Welch) Sprankle. On January 29 1966 in Bellefonte he married Virginia K. Broome. She died November 30, 2015.

Surviving are three sons; Luther II,...

S. Jean Moore

S. Jean Moore

Oct 1, 2018

S. Jean Moore, 80, of Tyrone died Monday October 1, 2018 at Epworth Manor.

She was born October 2, 1938 in Tyrone, a daughter of Elmer and Myrtle (Caber) Parsons. On August 26, 1961 in Tyrone she married Ray Allen Moore. He died March 2, 1998.

Surviving are two daughters; Betty Stevens of Altoona, Melissa...

Mary Cathryn Keller

Mary Cathryn Keller

Sep 29, 2018

Mary Cathryn Snyder Keller, 89, Sinking Valley, died Saturday September 29, 2018.

She was born February 19, 1929 in Bakers Summit, Bedford County, daughter of the late Jay T. and Elsie B. (Wineland) Snyder. On Dec. 16, 1951, she married Walter N. Keller of Sinking Valley. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1991.

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Margaret M. Weyer

Margaret M. Weyer

Sep 19, 2018

Margaret M. Weyer, 89 a guest at Arista Care Huntingdon, died Wednesday September 19, 2018. She was born June 23, 1929, the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine Philips Wilson. She married Richard Harold Weyer who preceded her in death, July 17, 1997. She is survived by 3 sons: Kenneth (Pam), Robert (Diane) and James "Pete" (Pat) Weyer;...

Barbara L. Orr

Barbara L. Orr

Sep 4, 2018

Barbara Lucy (Reynolds) Orr, 89 of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 29, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Elsie J. Wasseram Reynolds. On August 8, 1948 she married the love of her life Robert Mineur Orr to whom she will be buried next to in Oak Grove Cemetery,...

Louise M. Sweitzer

Louise M. Sweitzer

Aug 22, 2018

Louise M. Sweitzer, 96, of Tyrone died Wednesday August 22, 2018 at Epworth Manor.

She was born May 6, 1922 in Tyrone a daughter of John and Mae (Guido) Franchio. On July 13, 1942 in Hagerstown, Maryland she married Harold F. Sweitzer. He died December 2, 1974.

Surviving are three daughters; Kay L. Spacht and...

Carlos J. Mills

Carlos J. Mills

Aug 19, 2018

Carlos J. Mills, 38, of Tyrone died Sunday August 19, 2018.

He was born December 19, 1979 in Altoona, a son of Charles Mills Sr. and Roberta Sparkuhle.

Surviving are his mother of Tyrone, his father and step-mother Jeanie Mills of Tyrone, two brothers; Ron Greene and Jerry Mills both of Tyrone, three sisters; Andrea...

Robert "Red" Mcewen

Robert "Red" Mcewen

Aug 18, 2018

Robert Lee "Red" McEwen, 85, of Tyrone died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Graystone Manor. He was born June 1, 1933 in Commodore, PA, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Cunliff McEwen. On August 29, 1953 he married Nancy Lee Cox who survives. He is also survived by 3 daughters: Robin (Dan) McEwen-Lauff, Rhonda (Bud) Boom, and...

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