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Georgette  M. Thompson

Georgette M. Thompson

Feb 23, 2018

Georgette M. Thompson, 93, of Harrisburg formerly of Tyrone died Friday February 23, 2018 at Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg.

She was born August 28, 1924 in Tyrone, a daughter of Leo and Rosa (Schoch) Long. On June 21, 1944 in Tyrone she married Franklin S. Thompson. He died April 3, 1963.

Surviving are two daughters; Rosemary...

Benjamin M. Franklin

Benjamin M. Franklin

Feb 18, 2018

Benjamin M. Franklin, 73, of Houtzdale died Sunday February 18, 2018 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

He was born April 24, 1944 in Petersburg, a son of Thomas Henry and Belva Anna (Stricker) Franklin.

Surviving are two sons; Benjamin M. II and fiancée Joy Bogel of Warriors Mark, Robert and wife Jodie of State College,...

Richard Wayne Gardner

Richard Wayne Gardner

Feb 12, 2018

Richard Wayne Gardner Jr., age 75 of Tyrone, died Monday February 12, 2018 at his home. He was born in Altoona on January 9, 1943, the son of Richard W. and Helen Elder Gardner Sr. On June 19, 1965 at the 1st English Lutheran Church in Tyrone, he married Patricia Rhodes who survives. He is survived by 3 children:...

Nancy Angeline Risoldi

Nancy Angeline Risoldi

Feb 8, 2018

Nancy Angeline (Scordo) Risoldi, 100, formerly of Tyrone, Altoona and Mount Joy passed away peacefully Thursday February 8, 2018 in Yulee, Florida.

She was born April 2, 1917 in Tyrone, one of eleven children and the daughter of Antonio and Santa (Silvester). Scordo.

Surviving are five children; Ciro Gene and wife Peggy of Jasper, Georgia,...

Shelly May Wilson

Shelly May Wilson

Jan 29, 2018

Shelly May (Bolinda) Wilson, 32, Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly Monday in the Emergency Room at Tyrone Regional Health Network.

She was born in State College, daughter of Sheldon and Nancy (Merryman) Bolinda. On May 5, 2012, she married Justin Wilson at Tyrone Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her husband; her mother of Tyrone; her father of...

Richard J Woomer

Richard J Woomer

Jan 26, 2018

Richard J. Woomer Sr., 86 of Tyrone, died Friday January 26, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Tyrone, on June 17, 1931 to the late Carl and Elizabeth Bollinger Woomer. Richard is survived by 1 son: Richard J. (Peggy) Woomer Jr.; 1 daughter: Wendy (Steve) Grot; 3 brothers: John, Dave and Bill Woomer; 1 sister: Sara Taylor;...

Norman R. Tubo

Norman R. Tubo

Jan 26, 2018

Norman R. Tubo, 78, who resided with his daughter Pam and husband Charles in Beccaria passed away at home surrounded by loving family Friday January 26, 2018.

He was born October 1, 1939 in Philipsburg, a son of the late George Sr.and Leona (Kasubick) Tubo. On July 7, 1962 in Houtzdale he married Cecilia A. Hansel.

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Janet Marie Williams

Janet Marie Williams

Jan 22, 2018

Janet Marie Williams, 86, Tyrone, died Monday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Wills) Gill. Surviving are two daughters: Bonnie K. Cooper and Frances M. Rhodes; three sons: C. Port, Randy J. and Patrick W. Williams; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis C. Williams; a...

Pauline Mckinney

Pauline Mckinney

Jan 22, 2018

A. Pauline McKinney, 72, of Tyrone died Monday January 22, 2018 at her home.

She was born September 22, 1945 in Tyrone, a daughter of Jesse and Love (Kennedy) Light. On February 15, 1964 at Christ United Methodist Church, Tyrone she married Earl B. McKinney Jr. He died May 4, 2017.

Surviving are three daughters;...

Nellie M. Corneilus

Nellie M. Corneilus

Jan 20, 2018

Nellie M. Cornelius, 99, Tyrone, died Saturday at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Wilda (Robinson) Rupert. On Sept. 11, 1940, she married Frank E. Cornelius at Church of the Brethren, and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are a grandson, Mark (Jennifer) Cornelius; two granddaughters: Cierra...

Joanne M. Bressler

Joanne M. Bressler

Jan 11, 2018

Joanne M. Bressler, 88, of Tyrone, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died unexpectedly Thursday January 11, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born August 23, 1929 in Fuoss Mills, a daughter of Charles and Ethel (Miller) Focht. On January 29, 1948 in Altoona she married Frederick A. Bressler Sr.

Surviving are her husband, three...

John G. Ellis

John G. Ellis

Jan 9, 2018

John G. Ellis, 76, of York formerly of Tyrone died Tuesday January 9, 2018 at UPMC Pinnacle Memorial, York.

He was born March 9, 1941 in S. Philipsburg, a son of John and Mary (Pleskonko) Ellis. On September 3, 1966 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone he married Patricia M. Pallo.

Surviving are his wife,...

Robert A. Bailey

Robert A. Bailey

Jan 6, 2018

Robert A. Bailey

April 4, 1930 – Jan. 6, 2018

Robert A. Bailey, 87, Tyrone, a guest of Epworth Manor, died Saturday.

He was born in Tyrone, son of the late John Ermine and Ruth (Snouffer) Bailey. On June 26, 1954, he married Barbara Yingling, who survives.

Also surviving are two...

Vincent Richard Hagg

Vincent Richard Hagg

Jan 3, 2018

Vincent Richard Hagg, 92 of Tyrone, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Epworth Manor. Vince was born July 18, 1925 to parents, Ralph and Emma Schoch Hagg who preceded him in death. He is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as a very special friend Phyllis McCue. He was preceded by 2 sisters: Sister Lambert and Louise...

Lois G. Mccoy

Lois G. Mccoy

Jan 1, 2018

Lois G. McCoy, 93, Tyrone, died Monday at Epworth Manor.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of Joseph L. and Mary E. (Anderson) Umholtz. On Dec. 11, 1944, she married Gerald E. McCoy at the Tyrone United Brethren Parsonage. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2004.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Dunkel...

Frances Ardrienne Naylor

Frances Ardrienne Naylor

Dec 28, 2017

Frances Ardrienne Naylor, 71, of Tyrone died Thursday December 28, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born August 20, 1946 in Philipsburg, a daughter of James and Kathleen (Carling) Root. In January, 1970 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone she married Stewart A. Naylor.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Heather Naylor, Stefanie Kilgore and...

Verden H. Latchford

Verden H. Latchford

Dec 27, 2017

Verden H. Latchford Sr., 80, of Tyrone died Wednesday December 27, 2017 at Tyrone Hospital.

He was born April 9, 1937 in Altoona, a son of Harvey David and Elva (Weld) Latchford. On November 28, 1959 at Grace United Methodist Church, Lewistown he married Edith Ingram. She died October 16, 2008.

Surviving are two daughters...

Patricia S. Shellenberger

Patricia S. Shellenberger

Dec 26, 2017

Patricia S. Shellenberger, 86, of Tyrone died Tuesday December 26, 2017 at Epworth Manor.

She was born May 13, 1931 in Altoona, a daughter of Earle T. and Helen (Carson) Stanley.

Surviving are a son Robert Scott Shellenberger and wife Lisa of Altoona, two grandchildren, Carrie Gibson and Beth Shellenberger, three great-grandchildren, Dillen, Savannah and...

Dorothy H. Sharer

Dorothy H. Sharer

Dec 24, 2017

Dorothy H. (Sis) Sharer, a resident of Garvey Manor and formerly of Tyrone died Sunday December 24, 2017 at the Manor.

She was born October 14, 1916 in Tyrone a daughter of Oscar Lewis Sr. and Ruth B. (Weston) Hample. On November 25, 1936 in Cumberland, Maryland she married Robert D. Sharer Sr. He died July 14,...

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