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Matthew Charles Kensinger

Matthew Charles Kensinger

Aug 22, 2025

Matthew Charles Kensinger, 36 of Fredericksburg, VA, and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was born in Altoona, on September 29, 1988, a son of Julie (Kimberling) Kensinger and Edward Kensinger II who survive. Also surviving are two children: Aiden J. Kensinger and his mother Melinda Kensinger, and Eliana K. Kensinger and her mother...

Doris J. Waite

Doris J. Waite

Aug 17, 2025

Doris J. Waite, 95 of Tyrone, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on January 31, 1930, a daughter of the late Edward R. and Edith K. (Wertz) Neil. On May 30, 1952, at First English Lutheran Church she married Donald J. Waite who preceded her in death on June 25, 2011. Surviving is...

John Burket Morrow

John Burket Morrow

Aug 10, 2025

John Burket Morrow, 76, of Sinking Valley, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Born in Altoona, John was raised in Sinking Valley by his parents, David Austin Morrow II and Mary Harnish (Burket) Morrow, as the youngest of five children. He was active in the Blair County 4-H program. While attending Tyrone Area High School, he...

Nathan Richard Burns, Jr. - "Dick"

Nathan Richard Burns, Jr. - "Dick"

Aug 9, 2025

Nathan Richard Burns, Jr. – "Dick", 83 of Tyrone, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

He was born on October 22, 1941, in Altoona, PA. The eldest son of the late Nathan and Nellie (Hale) Burns.

On July 11, 1962, he married Margaret Jeanne (Taylor) Burns in Cumberland, MD. They had 3 children,...

Mary Jeanne Good Wagner

Mary Jeanne Good Wagner

Aug 8, 2025

Mary Jeanne Good Wagner

November 29, 1940 - August 8, 2025

Mary Jeanne Good, 84, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at Traditions of Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

She was born on November 29, 1940, in Williamsburg, Pa., to Jeannette G. Good and...

Adeline I. Coady

Adeline I. Coady

Aug 4, 2025

Adeline I. Coady, 98 of Trade, TN and formerly of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on June 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles and Madeline (Fink) Dixon. Her husband Chandler G. Coady preceded her in death on April 25, 2015. She is survived by a daughter Sandra (Charles) Kullmann...

Josephine M. "Josie" Weston

Josephine M. "Josie" Weston

Aug 2, 2025

Oct. 20, 1931 – Aug. 2, 2025

Josephine M. "Josie" Weston, 93, of Tyrone, passed away Saturday. She was born in Pemberton, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Steele) Seiner.

On Sept. 28, 1952, at Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church, she married Van "Skeet" Ray Weston who preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 2014....

Deborah "Debbie" Markel-Nearhoof

Deborah "Debbie" Markel-Nearhoof

Aug 2, 2025

Deborah K. Markel Nearhoof, 72 of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born in Philipsburg on December 5, 1952, a daughter of the late William L. and Betty V. (Drake) Markel Sr. She is survived by two daughters: Heather Leah Mitchell and Elizabeth Ellen Evans; four grandchildren: Olivia R. (Eric) Laich, Vincent S. Mitchell, Drake...

Patricia B. Dearment

Patricia B. Dearment

Jul 31, 2025

Patricia B. DeArment Obituary

Patricia "Pat" B. DeArment, 88, of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born in Spring Mills, PA on November 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Bill and Ruth (McCool) Snyder. In 1973, in State College, at 1:20 in the afternoon she married Eugene DeArment who survives. Also surviving...

Shirley Goss Mcmonagle

Shirley Goss Mcmonagle

Jul 23, 2025

Shirley Goss McMonagle, 89 of Port Matilda, passed away on Wednesday July 23, 2025. She was born in Tyrone, on January 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Alvah Clifton and Laura May (Dillon) Goss. Married to Dewey C. McMonagle who survives, they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on July 30. Also surviving are four children: Dewey...

Gregory Stager

Gregory Stager

Jul 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg Stager, who died on July 18, 2025, at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on November 26, 1953, Greg was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a good friend to many. His warmth, generosity, wisdom, and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew...

Charles E. "Chuck" Richardson

Charles E. "Chuck" Richardson

Jul 17, 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Richardson, 68 of Tyrone, passed away on Thursday, July 17th at his home. He was born on January 2, 1957 in Altoona, the son of the late Charles and Clara (Weichel) Richardson. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry Richardson.

He is survived by his sister, Trudy (Steve) Nelson of...

Margaret "Marge" Miller

Margaret "Marge" Miller

Jul 14, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Miller 97, of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born in Smithmill, PA, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Turkesky) Temo. Surviving are three sons: Dallas L. Miller III, William Glenn Miller, and Robert Lee Miller; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Marge was preceded...

Natalie Brooke Allison

Natalie Brooke Allison

Jul 12, 2025

Natalie Brooke Allison, 44 of Spruce Creek, was called home to be with her Lord on July 12, 2025. She was born in Altoona, on September 13, 1980, the daughter of the late John Farabaugh and Christine (Smith) Farabaugh who survives. On September 8, 2001, at Heritage Baptist Church in McConnellstown, she married Patrick Allison who survives. Along with...

Nancy Louise Yeager

Nancy Louise Yeager

Jul 12, 2025

Nancy Louise Yeager, 86, passed away peacefully and entered Heaven on Saturday July 12, 2025, at Maybrook Hills. She was the wife of the late Earl F. "Sonny" Yeager, who passed away in 2009.

Nancy was born in Altoona on June 21, 1939 to the late Frank and Mary Margaret (Speilvogle) Dutrow. She was a 1960 graduate...

Barbara Ross

Barbara Ross

Jul 2, 2025

Barbara Ross (nee Bollinger) of Tonawanda, NY and Tyrone, PA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Lester "LP" Ross, cherished Mom of Amanda (Jeffrey) Gee, Brian (Lucy), and Bradley (Carrie) Ross; adored Grammy of Jonathan (fiancé Alli Robb) Ross, Lindsey (Charlie) Pfohl, Eliza (Daren) Dunnewold, and Steven Gee; great-grandmother of Blaire and Zaylee...

Dennis Stouffer

Dennis Stouffer

Jun 27, 2025

Dennis Lee Stouffer, 69, of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Tyrone, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on Aug. 16, 1955, in Tyrone, Dennis lived a life marked by unwavering faith, strength, and devotion to those he loved. He spent the majority of his years in Louisville, Ohio, where...

Anna Marie Harshman

Anna Marie Harshman

Jun 27, 2025

Anna Marie Harshman died on June 27, 2025, at her home.

Anne was born July 15, 1951, in Butler, Pennsylvania, and in 1969 married her best friend, Bill Harshman, who survives.

Anne and Bill had five children: Becki Maurio and husband Joe, of Westminster, Maryland; Billy Harshman, who died in 2005; Jason Harshman and wife...

Thomas C. Gheer

Thomas C. Gheer

Jun 26, 2025

Thomas C. Gheer, 75, of Tyrone, PA passed away on June 26, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. Tom had two great loves, scouting and travel. He became involved in Scouting as a young adult and remained active for over fifty years. A member of the Order of the Arrow, Tom embodied the order's commitment to brotherhood, cheerfulness,...

Shirley A. Cunningham

Shirley A. Cunningham

Jun 23, 2025

Shirley A. Cunningham, 89 of Altoona passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born in Philipsburg on September 10, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Violet (Reynolds) Cunningham. She is survived by her sister Linda with whom she resided; as well as many nieces and nephews from both her extended and immediate family including: Patti,...

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