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Florine V. Lund

Florine V. Lund

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,...

Peggy J. Imler

Peggy J. Imler

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...

Phillip E. Kimberling

Phillip E. Kimberling

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...

Thomas G. Fink

Thomas G. Fink

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...

Thomas G. Fink

Thomas G. Fink

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...

Martha Janet Fox

Martha Janet Fox

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,...

Martha J. Fox

Martha J. Fox

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,...

Edna C. Sherry

Edna C. Sherry

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...

Damien A. Macneill

Damien A. Macneill

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...

Shirley L. Sheckler

Shirley L. Sheckler

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...

Christine A. Barner

Christine A. Barner

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...

Christine A Barner

Christine A Barner

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...

Dana R. Brown

Dana R. Brown

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...

Robert Lee Skelton

Robert Lee Skelton

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...

Ellis Oliver Jones

Ellis Oliver Jones

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...

Kenneth L. Isenberg

Kenneth L. Isenberg

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...

Albert D. Shawley

Albert D. Shawley

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,...

Jane E. Mcclaskey

Jane E. Mcclaskey

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...

Conchetta M. Geraci

Conchetta M. Geraci

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....

Eva Louise Tuskovich

Eva Louise Tuskovich

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,...

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