Obituaries

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,...

Sep 25, 2016

Christine P. Tennis, 96, of Tyrone died Sunday September 25, 2016 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.

She was born July 24, 1920 a daughter of Raymond and Mary (Marthouse) Cowher. In 1942 at Cumberland, Maryland she married Robert J. Tennis.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters Donna L. Sellers and husband Robert of Bellemeade,...

Sep 21, 2016

Carl Ivan "Jim" Ray Jr., age 91, of Tyrone died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1925 in Tyrone, the son of Carl I. and Helen Carpenter Ray Sr. On

November 7, 1946 he was married to Donna A. Adams who preceded him in death January 20, 1997. He is survived...

Sep 21, 2016

Carl I. Ivan "Jim" Ray Jr., age 91, of Tyrone died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1925 in Tyrone, the son of Carl I. and Helen Carpenter Ray Sr. On

November 7, 1946 he was married to Donna A. Adams who preceded him in death January 20, 1997. He is...

Sep 12, 2016

Jerry Lee Hoy, 60, of Tyrone passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Monday September 12, 2016.

He was born October 7, 1955 in Tyrone, a son of Gerald and Dorothy (Brenneman) Hoy. On September 2, 1978 in Pittsburgh he married Eileen Elder. They were married 38 years but were high school sweethearts long before...

Sep 10, 2016

Barbara L. Gilmore, 81, of Tyrone died Saturday September 10, 2016 at Epworth Manor.

She was born April 25, 1935 in Bellwood, a daughter of J. Lynn and Pearl (Estep) Gilmore.

Barbara is survived by fifteen first cousins. Closest to her were Gretta Czap and Mary Ellen Jones both of Tyrone whom she spent holidays...

Sep 10, 2016

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Donna W. Kirkpatrick, 79, of Tyrone died Saturday September 10, 2016 at her residence.

She was born May 23, 1937 in Warriors Mark, a daughter of Raymond O. and Margaret P. (Hostler) Berkstresser. On June 28, 1970 in Tyrone she married Elmer Robert Kirkpatrick. He died December 17, 2012.

Surviving are a...

Sep 7, 2016

Paul Edwin Timcheck of Port Matilda, passed away on Wednesday September 7, 2016 at the age of 83. Paul was born in Star Junction, PA on December 28, 1932, and was one of four children.

He attended Duqesne Univeristy and earned his B.S. and M.S. in Secondary Music Education.

After finishing his degree, he fulfilled...

Sep 1, 2016

Kathleen S. Lucas, age 91, a former Tyrone resident died Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Tyrone Hospital. She was born March 16, 1925 at Stover Station, the daughter of Paul and Margaret Spencer Caldwell. In 1945 she was married to Harry K. Lucas who preceded her in death March 10, 2012. She is survived by 3 children, Dawn (John)...