Carol Lee Swayne
Sep 13, 2025
Carol L. Swayne, a lifelong resident of Tyrone, passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 86. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Vera (Fisher) Shultz. Carol was predeceased by her husband of nearly 67 years, Paul S. Swayne, Jr.
Carol graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in education and a...
Catherine K. "Kathy" Garland
Sep 12, 2025
Catherine K. "Kathy" Garland, 96, of Tyrone, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025 surrounded by her family at Graystone Manor Bellmeade.
Catherine was born on August 11, 1929 in Prescot, England to the late Mary (Preston) Box and William Box.
In addition to her parents, Kathy is preceded in death by...
Christine L. Harris
Aug 27, 2025
Christine L. (Dugan) Harris, 83 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1941, in Mechanicville, NY, a daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah (Sullivan) Dugan. She is survived by her husband, John K. Harris, whom she married on December 30, 1965, in Mechanicville, NY, and was devoted to for nearly...
Alan Lee Diehl
Aug 22, 2025
Alan Lee Diehl, 72 of Tyrone, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Altoona on December 8, 1952, a son of the late William Diehl and Janet (Moyer) Diehl Pfiester. After William passed away, his mother later married his father, the late Robert Pfiester. On September 14, 1979, he married Nancy Ann Frank who...
Matthew Charles Kensinger
Aug 22, 2025
Matthew Charles Kensinger, 36 of Fredericksburg, VA, and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Altoona, on September 29, 1988, a son of Julie (Kimberling) Kensinger and Edward Kensinger II who survive. Also surviving are two children: Aiden J. Kensinger and his mother Melinda Kensinger, and Eliana K. Kensinger and her mother...
Doris J. Waite
Aug 17, 2025
Doris J. Waite, 95 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on January 31, 1930, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Edith K. (Wertz) Neil. On May 30, 1952, at First English Lutheran Church she married Donald J. Waite who preceded her in death on June 25, 2011. Surviving is...
John Burket Morrow
Aug 10, 2025
John Burket Morrow, 76, of Sinking Valley, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born in Altoona, John was raised in Sinking Valley by his parents, David Austin Morrow II and Mary Harnish (Burket) Morrow, as the youngest of five children. He was active in the Blair County 4-H program. While attending Tyrone Area High School, he...
Nathan Richard Burns, Jr. - "Dick"
Aug 9, 2025
Nathan Richard Burns, Jr. – "Dick", 83 of Tyrone, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
He was born on October 22, 1941, in Altoona, PA. The eldest son of the late Nathan and Nellie (Hale) Burns.
On July 11, 1962, he married Margaret Jeanne (Taylor) Burns in Cumberland, MD. They had 3 children,...
Mary Jeanne Good Wagner
Aug 8, 2025
Mary Jeanne Good Wagner
November 29, 1940 - August 8, 2025
Mary Jeanne Good, 84, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Traditions of Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
She was born on November 29, 1940, in Williamsburg, Pa., to Jeannette G. Good and...
Adeline I. Coady
Aug 4, 2025
Adeline I. Coady, 98 of Trade, TN and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on June 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Fink) Dixon. Her husband Chandler G. Coady preceded her in death on April 25, 2015. She is survived by a daughter Sandra (Charles) Kullmann...
Josephine M. "Josie" Weston
Aug 2, 2025
Oct. 20, 1931 – Aug. 2, 2025
Josephine M. "Josie" Weston, 93, of Tyrone, passed away Saturday. She was born in Pemberton, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Steele) Seiner.
On Sept. 28, 1952, at Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, she married Van "Skeet" Ray Weston who preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 2014....
Deborah "Debbie" Markel-Nearhoof
Aug 2, 2025
Deborah K. Markel Nearhoof, 72 of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born in Philipsburg on December 5, 1952, a daughter of the late William L. and Betty V. (Drake) Markel Sr. She is survived by two daughters: Heather Leah Mitchell and Elizabeth Ellen Evans; four grandchildren: Olivia R. (Eric) Laich, Vincent S. Mitchell, Drake...
Patricia B. Dearment
Jul 31, 2025
Patricia B. DeArment Obituary
Patricia "Pat" B. DeArment, 88, of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born in Spring Mills, PA on November 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Bill and Ruth (McCool) Snyder. In 1973, in State College, at 1:20 in the afternoon she married Eugene DeArment who survives. Also surviving...
Shirley Goss Mcmonagle
Jul 23, 2025
Shirley Goss McMonagle, 89 of Port Matilda, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, on January 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Alvah Clifton and Laura May (Dillon) Goss. Married to Dewey C. McMonagle who survives, they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 30. Also surviving are four children: Dewey...
Gregory Stager
Jul 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg Stager, who died on July 18, 2025, at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on November 26, 1953, Greg was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a good friend to many. His warmth, generosity, wisdom, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew...
Charles E. "Chuck" Richardson
Jul 17, 2025
Charles E. "Chuck" Richardson, 68 of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, July 17th at his home. He was born on January 2, 1957 in Altoona, the son of the late Charles and Clara (Weichel) Richardson. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry Richardson.
He is survived by his sister, Trudy (Steve) Nelson of...
Margaret "Marge" Miller
Jul 14, 2025
Margaret "Marge" Miller 97, of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born in Smithmill, PA, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Turkesky) Temo. Surviving are three sons: Dallas L. Miller III, William Glenn Miller, and Robert Lee Miller; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Marge was preceded...
Natalie Brooke Allison
Jul 12, 2025
Natalie Brooke Allison, 44 of Spruce Creek, was called home to be with her Lord on July 12, 2025. She was born in Altoona, on September 13, 1980, the daughter of the late John Farabaugh and Christine (Smith) Farabaugh who survives. On September 8, 2001, at Heritage Baptist Church in McConnellstown, she married Patrick Allison who survives. Along with...
Nancy Louise Yeager
Jul 12, 2025
Nancy Louise Yeager, 86, passed away peacefully and entered Heaven on Saturday July 12, 2025, at Maybrook Hills. She was the wife of the late Earl F. "Sonny" Yeager, who passed away in 2009.
Nancy was born in Altoona on June 21, 1939 to the late Frank and Mary Margaret (Speilvogle) Dutrow. She was a 1960 graduate...
Barbara Ross
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara Ross (nee Bollinger) of Tonawanda, NY and Tyrone, PA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Lester "LP" Ross, cherished Mom of Amanda (Jeffrey) Gee, Brian (Lucy), and Bradley (Carrie) Ross; adored Grammy of Jonathan (fiancé Alli Robb) Ross, Lindsey (Charlie) Pfohl, Eliza (Daren) Dunnewold, and Steven Gee; great-grandmother of Blaire and Zaylee...
