Obituaries

Apr 8, 2017

Saralee "Sue" Reed, 77, of Bedford, PA went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She courageously fought MS for over 35 years.

Born in Alfarata, PA on October 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gruver and Ester (Harter) Yeater and the Daughter-In-Law of the late Harry and Bernadine (Wilson) Reed....

Mar 30, 2017

Marion P. "Pat" Waple, 81, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, died Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born March 10, 1936 in Philipsburg, the son of Harry Walter and Elizabeth Dawson Waple Sr. He was preceded in death by his two loving wives, Regina Prough Waple and Annie Lee Waple. Surviving are his two daughters, Betsy Evans (Jim)...

Mar 30, 2017

Marion P. "Pat" Waple, 81, a resident at Homewood at Martinsburg, died Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was born March 10, 1936 in Philipsburg, the son of Harry Walter and Elizabeth Dawson Waple Sr. He was preceded in death by his two loving wives, Regina Prough Waple and Annie Lee Waple. Surviving are his two daughters, Betsy Evans (Jim)...

Mar 29, 2017

Ronald L. "Speed" Walk, 81, of Bald Eagle died Wednesday March 29, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 29, 1935 in Matternville, a son of Guy and Marjorie (Mattern) Walk. On March 3, 1967 in Port Matilda he married Pansy Laird. She died September 26, 2002.

Surviving are two sons, Deny and wife...

Mar 27, 2017

Mar 16, 2017

Mary G. Itinger, 98, of Petersburg died Thursday March 16, 2017 at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.

She was born June 4, 1918 in Tyrone a daughter of John and Mae Rose (Guida) Franchio. She married Ross Itinger of Alexandria who preceded her in death in November 1990.

Surviving are three daughters, Elizabeth Ann...

Mar 15, 2017

Terry W. Tate Sr., age 56, of Tyrone died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born July 13, 1961 in Phillipsburg, the son of George and Emma Wolfe Tate. He is survived by his mother and two sons, Terry W. Tate Jr. and Shayne T. Tate (Fiancé Megan N. Sirianni).

Mr. Tate was a member of the...

Mar 15, 2017

Terry W. Tate Sr., age 56, of Tyrone died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born July 13, 1961 in Phillipsburg, the son of George and Emma Wolfe Tate. He is survived by his mother and two sons, Terry W. Tate Jr. and Shayne T. Tate (Fiancé Megan N. Sirianni).

Mr. Tate was a member of the...

Mar 13, 2017

Annie Patrick, 94, of Tyrone Forge died peacefully Monday March 13, 2017 at home.

She was born October 18, 1922 in Tyrone Forge, a daughter of Andrew and Anna (Lucas) Patrick.

Surviving are three beloved sisters, Julia Frank of Northwood, Margaret Barr and husband Jerry of Philadelphia and Helen Patrick with whom she always lived...

Mar 11, 2017

Mina M. Dunlap, 91, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away at Rebekah Manor in Portage on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was born October 10, 1925 at her homestead in Reese Hollow to parents Dorse and Ethel Walk Matts. She was raised for 15 years by maternal grandparents, John and Minnie Reese Walk of Reese Hollow, Centre County. On October...

Mar 11, 2017

Mina M. Dunlap, 91, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away at Rebekah Manor in Portage on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was born October 10, 1925 at her homestead in Reese Hollow to parents Dorse and Ethel Walk Matts. She was raised for 15 years by maternal grandparents, John and Minnie Reese Walk of Reese Hollow, Centre County. On October...

Mar 9, 2017

Catherine L. Calderwood, 82, of Tyrone died Thursday March 9, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born August 9, 1934 in Tyrone, a daughter of Paul and Gervase (Hoover) Stonebraker. On September 14, 1963 at the Columbia Ave. Methodist Church, Tyrone she married Benjamin B. Calderwood.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters Jolene Umholtz and...

Mar 5, 2017

Jane A. Bollinger June 12, 1920 March 5, 2017 Jane A. Bollinger, age 96, of Tyrone, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, she was born June 12, 1920, in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Herbert and Pearl Sauers Ammerman. On September 21, 1942, in Austin, Texas she was married to Ralph M. Bollinger who preceded her in death March 8, 1994....

Mar 5, 2017

Jane A. Bollinger, age 96, of Tyrone died Sunday, March 5, 2017 she was born June 12, 1920 in Phillipsburg the daughter of Herbert and Pearl Sauers Ammerman. On September 21, 1942 in Austin Texas she was married to Ralph M. Bollinger who preceded her in death March 8, 1994. She is survived by three daughters Linda Robinson (Donald),...

Mar 5, 2017

G. Luella Lias, 102, formerly of Tipton and a resident of Graystone Manor, Bellemeade for the past four years died Sunday March 5, 2017 at the Manor.

She was born October 10, 1914 in Tyrone, a daughter of Cloyd and Effie (Wertz) Foust. She was first married to John B. Focht on October 7, 1934. He died...

Mar 2, 2017

Jamie L. Coleman, 50, of Skelp died Thursday March 2, 2017 at her residence.

She was born March 17, 1966 in Tyrone a daughter of James and Connie (Bryan) Coleman.

Surviving are two sons, Justin Bileckyj of Bridgewater, New Jersey, David James Wunder of Tyrone, a daughter Taylor Wunder of Tyrone, a grandson Justin Bileckyj...

Mar 2, 2017

Roy A. Shaffer, 69, of Tyrone died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. He was born May 14, 1947 in Altoona, the son of Roy A. Shaffer Sr. and Phillippine Ronneker. He is survived by two sisters; Lorena Boring of Tyrone, Regina Umholtz of Davidsville and one brother; Robert Shaffer of Altoona. Also surviving are...

Mar 2, 2017

Roy A. Shaffer, 69, of Tyrone died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown. He was born May 14, 1947 in Altoona, the son of Roy A. Shaffer Sr. and Phillippine Ronneker. He is survived by two sisters; Lorena Boring of Tyrone, Regina Umholtz of Davidsville and one brother; Robert Shaffer of Altoona. Also surviving are...

Feb 19, 2017

Martha B. Hampton, 90, of Tyrone died Sunday February 19, 2017 at Epworth Manor.

She was born July 16, 1926 in Grazierville, a daughter of Roy M. and Sara Ellen (Hetrick) Hampton.

Surviving are three nephews who she raised, Lester P. (Jake), William L. and wife Karen and Robert L. and wife Holly all of...

Feb 13, 2017

Ruth O. McConahy, 93, of Tyrone died Monday February 13, 2017 at her residence.

She was born May 22, 1923 in Altoona, a daughter of Shirl A. and Maude E. (Barrett) Dillon. She was married three times. First to William Seiner on March 3, 1947. He died November 23, 1954. She then was married to William Huddy...