Obituaries

Dec 16, 2016

Joyce M. Miller, 65, of Tyrone passed away Friday December 16, 2016

at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 1, 1951 in Altoona a daughter of Rocco Jr. and Marian (Sprankle) DelBaggio. On October 20, 1972 in Tyrone she married Donald C. "Tine" Miller.

Surviving are her husband,...

Dec 11, 2016

Dennis L. Patton Jr., 84, of Tyrone passed away peacefully Sunday December 11, 2016 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle of pancreatic cancer surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 26, 1932 in Tyrone, a son of Dennis Sr. and Vivina (Miller) Patton. He married the love of his life of 62 years LuLu...

Dec 9, 2016

Joan H. Watters, age 74, of Tyrone died Friday, December 9, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born August 3, 1942 in Altoona, the daughter of Alvin J. and Mary Edith Taylor Houck who precede her. On December 14, 1962 at the Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church, she was married to John R. Watters Jr who...

Dec 9, 2016

Joan H. Watters, age 74, of Tyrone died Friday, December 9, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born August 3, 1942 in Altoona, the daughter of Alvin J. and Mary Edith Taylor Houck who precede her. On December 14, 1962 at the Upper Spruce Creek Presbyterian Church, she was married to John R. Watters Jr who...

Dec 6, 2016

Stella M. "Wolfe" Rutherford, 73, formerly of Bellwood died Tuesday December 6, 2016 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

She was born February 27, 1943 in Doylesburg, a daughter of Sylvester E. and Mae E. (Hockenberry) Wolfe.

Surviving are three sons, Scott and wife Kathy of Bellefonte, John and wife Terri of Bellwood, David of Sinking...

Dec 4, 2016

Florine V. Lund, 92, a resident of Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Tyrone, passed away peacefully Sunday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Jack C. and Lulu G. (Nelson) Reed.

Surviving are a son, James (Barb) Williams in New York; a daughter, Linda Williams and companion,...

Nov 30, 2016

Peggy J. Imler, 77, of State College died Wednesday November 30, 2016 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.

She was born November 29, 1939 in Altoona, a daughter of Harry and Helen (Reed) Piper. On October 17, 1959 in Tyrone she married Floyd W. Imler. He died November 17, 2012.

Surviving are four daughters Jeannie Gibboney...

Nov 25, 2016

Phillip E. "Ed" Kimberling, 76, of Tyrone died Friday November 25, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born December 12, 1939 in Tyrone a son of Samuel J. Sr. and Margaret Irene (Boughamer) Kimberling. On June 10, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona he married Frances A. Hock.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters...

Nov 24, 2016

Thomas G. Fink, age 85, of Tyrone died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his residence. H was born July 22, 1931 in Tyrone, the son of Gilbert W. and Ruth A. Steele Fink. On July 22, 1952 in Winchester, VA he was married to Dorothy Hosband who survives. Also surviving are Three sons, Gib (Tammy), Tyrone, Tom, Phoenix, AZ...

Nov 24, 2016

Thomas G. Fink, age 85, of Tyrone died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his residence. H was born July 22, 1931 in Tyrone, the son of Gilbert W. and Ruth A. Steele Fink. On July 22, 1952 in Winchester, VA he was married to Dorothy Hosband who survives. Also surviving are Three sons, Gib (Tammy), Tyrone, Tom, Phoenix, AZ...

Nov 19, 2016

Martha Janet Fox, age 65, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1951 in Altoona, the daughter of the late James Revere and Lola Jane Smith. On August 25, 1979 at St. John's Lutheran Church inSinking Valley, she married William Fox of Sinking Valley. Surviving is her beloved husband of 37 years,...

Nov 19, 2016

Martha Janet Fox, age 65, died Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home. She was born on October 4, 1951 in Altoona, the daughter of the late James Revere and Lola Jane Smith. On August 25, 1979 at St. John's Lutheran Church inSinking Valley, she married William Fox of Sinking Valley. Surviving is her beloved husband of 37 years,...

Nov 17, 2016

Edna C. Sherry, 88, of Bald Eagle died Thursday November 17, 2016 at Epworth Manor Personal Care.

She was born January 10, 1928 in Tyrone a daughter of Charles and Deliah (Hosband) Kirkpatrick. On May 26, 1947 in Cumberland, Maryland she married Paul A. Sherry. He died June 17, 2015.

Surviving are a daughter Cathy...

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...