Obituaries

Nov 15, 2016

Damien A. MacNeill, 34, of Tyrone died Tuesday November 15, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born May 19, 1982 in Altoona, a son of Andrew and Madeline A. (Rhoades) MacNeill.

Surviving are a sister Mia Louise MacNeill at home and many aunt and uncles.

He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic...

Nov 14, 2016

Shirley L. Sheckler, 89, of Tyrone died Monday November 14, 2016 at Epworth Manor.

She was born July 13, 1927 in Tyrone, a daughter of Robert K. and Dora (Cupp) Meredith. On January 23, 1947 in New York City she married Robert R. Sheckler. He died February 26, 2013.

Surviving are two daughters, Shirlee Waters...

Nov 10, 2016

Christine A. Barner, age 66, of Tyrone died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at UPMC Altoona. She was born August 18, 1950 at Holyoke, MA, the daughter of Henry E. and Alta M. Ackerman Roberts. On November 14, 1967 at East Hampton, MA she was married to Richard A. Barner who survives. Also surviving are three children, Patricia Ann, Kelly...

Nov 10, 2016

Christine A. Barner, age 66, of Tyrone died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at UPMC Altoona. She was born August 18, 1950 at Holyoke, MA, the daughter of Henry E. and Alta M. Ackerman Roberts. On November 14, 1967 at East Hampton, MA she was married to Richard A. Barner who survives. Also surviving are three children, Patricia Ann, Kelly...

Nov 1, 2016

Dana R. Brown, 69, of Altoona died Tuesday November 1, 2016 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Altoona, a son of Joseph and Evelyn Brown. On July 16, 2001 in Winchester, Virginia he married Bonita "Bonnie" McNeal. She died September 3, 2010.

Surviving are two sons, Brian...

Oct 27, 2016

Robert Lee Skelton, 80, of Tyrone died Thursday October 27, 2016 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

He was born February 9, 1936 in Tyrone, a son of Delmar and Wilmina (Wisor) Skelton. He was formerly married to Beverly Dean who survives in Tyrone.

Surviving are four daughters Delores Skelton, Bobbi Lynn Williams and Brenda Savino...

Oct 25, 2016

Ellis Oliver Jones, age 88, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Foxdale Village in State College. He was born on January 19, 1928 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Ellis Oliver and Sybil Ellen Ray Jones. He is survived by Charles E. Jones, State College, Bernard Ray Jones, San Francisco, Ellis Oliver Jones, Newburyport, MA, and Walter Richard Miles...

Oct 19, 2016

Kenneth L. Isenberg, 72, of Tyrone died Wednesday October 19, 2016 at his residence.

He was born November 10, 1943 in Water Street, a son of Walter W. and Florence (Betts) Isenberg. On August 28, 1965 at the Free Methodist Church, Tyrone he married Sharon D. Ritchey.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter Traci Kobuck...

Oct 16, 2016

Albert D. Shawley Sr., 76, of Altoona died Sunday October 16, 2016 at the home of his daughter in Houtzdale.

He was born December 27, 1940 in Altoona, a son of Fred and Laura (Wilson) Shawley. On December 21, 1963 in Greenwood he married Marjorie Yon. She died May 20, 1999.

Surviving are four sons,...

Oct 14, 2016

Jane E. McClaskey, 77, of Altoona died Friday October 14, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born July 16, 1939 in Williamsburg, a daughter of Clair and Margaret (Cavanaugh) Clapper. On August 1, 1960 in Altoona she married Donald J. McClaskey Jr. He died February 7, 1999.

Surviving are a daughter Pamela J. Lynn and...

Oct 14, 2016

Conchetta M. (Connie) Geraci, 94, of Tyrone died Friday October 14, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born September 5, 1922 in Osceola Mills, a daughter of Frank and Sara (Doria) Petula. On January 6, 1946 in Osceola Mills she married Anthony J. Geraci. He died December 9, 2009.

Surviving are a son Joseph A....

Oct 3, 2016

Eva Louise Tuskovich, 83, of Sinking Valley passed away at home with her family by her side, Monday October 3, 2016.

She was born May 30, 1933 in Tyrone, a daughter of Mary (Greene) Yeager. On February 20, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland she married Paul Tuskovich. He died September 13, 1979.

Surviving are a daughter,...

Oct 3, 2016

Paul M. Price, 69, of Carlisle died Monday October 3, 2016 at Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

He was born November 18, 1946 in Port Matilda, a son of the late Paul G. and Velda A. (Fink) Price. On September 11, 1967 in Cumberland, Maryland he married Karyl A. Brown.

Surviving are his wife,...

Oct 2, 2016

Rheta Stonebraker Parker, age 81, of Tyrone died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1935 in Tyrone, the Daughter of Glenn and Mabel Ross Stonebraker. On October 20, 1953 in Winchester, VA she was married to Gerald B. "Skip" Parker who survives. She is survived by three children, Christine Sue (Richard) Behrens, Rondalyn...

Oct 2, 2016

Rheta Stonebraker Parker, age 81, of Tyrone died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 20, 1935 in Tyrone, the Daughter of Glenn and Mabel Ross Stonebraker. On October 20, 1953 in Winchester, VA she was married to Gerald B. "Skip" Parker who survives. She is survived by three children, Christine Sue (Richard) Behrens, Rondalyn...

Oct 1, 2016

William E. Carson Sr., age 89, of Tyrone and a guest at the Holidaysburg Veteran's Home died Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born May 15, 1927 in Tyrone, the son of Earl and Vanessa Morrissey Carson. On March 1, 1947 he was married to Shirley Sellers who preceded him in death on December 8, 2014. Surviving are four...

Oct 1, 2016

William E. Carson Sr., age 89, of Tyrone and a guest at the Holidaysburg Veteran's Home died Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born May 15, 1927 in Tyrone, the son of Earl and Vanessa Morrissey Carson. On March 1, 1947 he was married to Shirley Sellers who preceded him in death on December 8, 2014. Surviving are four...

Sep 29, 2016

Theresa A. Smith, age 60, of Tyrone died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Epworth Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Tyrone. She was born August 10, 1956 in Tyrone, the daughter of Anthony J. and Beverly A. Gibson Germino. On March 11, 2005 she was married to Ricky D. Smith Sr. who survives. Also surviving are two children, Patricia (Randy)...

Sep 29, 2016

Theresa A. Smith, age 60, of Tyrone died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Epworth Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Tyrone. She was born August 10, 1956 in Tyrone, the daughter of Anthony J. and Beverly A. Gibson Germino. On March 11, 2005 she was married to Ricky D. Smith Sr. who survives. Also surviving are two children, Patricia (Randy)...

Sep 25, 2016

Gregory M. Hencherick, 65, of Flinton died Sunday September 25, 2016 at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1951 in Altoona, a son of the late Michael and Shirley (Hennigan) Hencherick. On December 3, 1983 in Pinecroft he married Peggy Keith.

Surviving are his wife, 3 daughters, Jennifer Smilnak and husband John of Duncansville,...