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Shirley A. Rhoades

Shirley A. Rhoades

Nov 23, 2025

Shirley A. Rhoades, 96, Tyrone, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late William Curtis and Marguerite (Moffit) Rinker. On March 20, 1948, at the Fuoss Mills Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, she married Charles A. Rhoades Sr., who preceded her...

Judith A. Hahn

Judith A. Hahn

Nov 15, 2025

July 25, 1946 - Nov. 15, 2025

Judith A. Hahn, 79, Tyrone, passed away Saturday at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone.

She was born Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Milton Francis and Helen Lucille (Bender) Hahn.

Surviving are her brother, John M. Hahn; her cherished niece and nephews: Victoria...

Marvin Dillon

Marvin Dillon

Nov 6, 2025

Marvin Dillon

February 18, 1934 - November 6, 2025

Rochester, New York

Passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 91.

Predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Thelma Gertrude Dillon; parents, Shirl Sr. & Maude; Siblings, Loma, Ruth, Shirl Jr., Joe, Rudy & Ramona.

He is...

Kathleen M. Robenolt

Kathleen M. Robenolt

Nov 3, 2025

Kathleen M. Robenolt, 86 of Tyrone and a guest of Midtown Oaks, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Gladys M. (Myers) Friday. She is survived by two children: Karen J. Robenolt and Lee C. Robenolt; four siblings: Daniel H. Friday, Joanna Mae Hepner, Barbara Selsbury,...

Pamela Darlene Jackson

Pamela Darlene Jackson

Oct 28, 2025

On the morning of October 28th, 2025, Pamela Darlene Jackson was welcomed to her eternal home surrounded by loved ones. Pamela was born on February 15th, 1951, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to William H. Reeder Jr. and Catherine R. Reeder, who preceded her in death.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Timothy H. Jackson; two sons, William (Dawn)...

Virginia Mcnelis

Virginia Mcnelis

Oct 27, 2025

Virginia M. McNelis, 101 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1924, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Nial and Martha (Hopkins) Holly. On July 30, 1947, in Cumberland, MD she married Eugene J. "Bam" McNelis who preceded her in death on October 20, 2007. She is survived by two...

Laquita Potts

Laquita Potts

Oct 24, 2025

Laquita A. (Mignot) Potts, 84 of Tipton, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Nason Conemaugh Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1941, in Philipsburg, the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Ellis) Mignot. In January 1965, she married her love, the late Glenn R. Potts Sr.

She is survived by her children: Brett...

Norma Kelly Crain

Norma Kelly Crain

Oct 22, 2025

Norma Kelly Crain, 102, formerly of Tyrone and a guest of the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born in Northwood on August 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Arthur and Annie (Chilcoat) Kelly. On July 25, 1946, at the Presbyterian Church, she married Frederick "Ed" Crain who preceded her in...

Rudolph R. Hotovec

Rudolph R. Hotovec

Oct 14, 2025

Rudolph (Rudy) Hotovec

It is with great sorrow that the Hotovec and Burns Families share with family and friends the passing of "Rudy" Rudolph Hotovec, beloved husband, father, and grandfather on October 14, 2025. He is survived by his wife Patricia (Laslo) Hotovec, his daughter Ruda (Richard) Burns, his son Peter Hotovec of New York City, and...

Sharon L. Abraham

Sharon L. Abraham

Oct 12, 2025

Sharon L. Abraham, 73 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Raynham, MA, a daughter of the late David and Jeanette (Hardy) Knox. On June 2, 1974, in Raynham, MA she married Rev. Dr. Samuel Zachary Abraham who preceded her in death on February 12, 2007, whom she looked...

Elmer L. Bradford Jr.

Elmer L. Bradford Jr.

Oct 12, 2025

Elmer Leroy Bradford Jr. 65, of Tipton, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born in Altoona on December 6, 1959, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (Walters) Bradford Sr. In 1980 he married Darlyne Patricia Bradford who preceded him in death on November 20, 2023. He is survived by a daughter, Shawnta (Adam) Plubell;...

Donna Romano

Donna Romano

Oct 3, 2025

Donna Jean Romano, 88 of Tyrone, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday,

October 3, 2025. She was born in Altoona, on January 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Hallman) Stefano. On September 8, 1956 at St. Matthew Catholic Church she married Leonard Peter Romano Sr. who preceded her in...

Clarence "Ray" Barber

Clarence "Ray" Barber

Oct 2, 2025

Clarence "Ray" Barber, 82, of Tyrone, PA., passed away on October 2, 2025 at Hilltop Healthcare in Altoona, following complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Ray was born February 25, 1943, in Bedford, Ohio, Ray was the youngest son of the late Gus and Garnet (Boswell) Barber. On April 19, 1980, he married Mary Jo (Panasiti) Barber at the...

James F. Houser

James F. Houser

Sep 25, 2025

James F. Houser, 82 of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1943, in Philipsburg, a son of the late Glenn E. and Edythe (Cherry) Houser Sr. On May 23, 1966, in Tyrone, he married Judy L. Waite, who preceded him in death on January 25, 2023. He is survived by three...

Myra E. Dixon

Myra E. Dixon

Sep 23, 2025

Myra E. Dixon, 92 of Portage, IN and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on September 17, 1933, a daughter of the late Clarence "Stump" and Kathryn (Dillon) Williams. In 1954 at the Tyrone Church of the Brethren she married James Arthur Dixon Sr., who preceded her in 1981. She...

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler Sr.

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler Sr.

Sep 16, 2025

Robert Donald "Bob" Hostler, 81, of Tyrone, PA, passed away on September 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Altoona, PA, to the late Bernard Blair and Betty Emma (Nelson) Hostler.

Bob graduated from Bellwood-Antis High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country as a avionics technician in the...

Carol Lee Swayne

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

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

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

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...

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