William W. "Bill" Yaudes
Jun 2, 2025
March 26, 1953 - June 2, 2025
William W. "Bill" Yaudes, 72, of Tyrone, passed away --------- after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Philipsburg, the son of the late Harris W. and Margaret I. (Hostler) Yaudes.
Bill married Sue A. Campbell on Aug. 7, 1976, in Tyrone.
Bill...
Dorothy Ann Heaton
Jun 1, 2025
Dorothy Ann Heaton, 96, of Tyrone and a guest at Centre Care, passed away on June 1 2025. She was born on November 21, 1928, in Houtzdale, PA the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Rynish. On December 18, 1948, in Houtzdale, she married Roy J. "Jim" Heaton who preceded her in death on February 29, 2024. She...
Mary Marie Wadsworth
May 29, 2025
Mary Marie Wadsworth 63, of Coudersport, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born in Lewisberry on August 13, 1961, the daughter of the late Robert Stauffer Sr. and Patricia (Deardorff) Houser who survives. On December 22, 1992, in Winchester, VA she married Charles Wadsworth who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Charles, Jarret, and Dillan Wadsworth;...
Alberta F. Naylor
May 25, 2025
Alberta F. Naylor, 80, of Sinking Valley, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Albert Sr. and Clara (Smith) Steinbeiser.
On Oct. 20, 2018, in Sinking Valley, she married Stuart "Sandy" Naylor who survives.
Also surviving is a daughter, Anita (Doug) Ickes; 10 siblings: Alma Gracey, Gloria (Ken) Kraus,...
Jane Marie Blowers
May 24, 2025
Jane Marie Blowers, 76 of Tyrone, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born in Philipsburg on June 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Stacey) Blowers. She is survived by one brother: Chris (Connie) Blowers of Tyrone; numerous nieces and nephews including Heather (Steve) Johnson; great nieces and nephews including Haylee Blowers, and Eli...
Mark C. Tepsic
May 13, 2025
Mark C. Tepsic, 71, of Tyrone, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Mark was born in Phillipsburg, PA on December 11, 1953, to the late Joseph J. Tepsic and his surviving mother Margaret A. (Sherry) Tepsic.
In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by...
John E. Ochs
May 9, 2025
John E. Ochs, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, in his wife's arms at their Tyrone, PA, home.
John was born on February 10, 1943, in St. Louis Missouri to the late Mary F. (Barnes) and late Norman John Ochs.
John and Linda Ochs celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage, a testament...
Mary Jane "Toots" Morrissey
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Jane 'Toots' Morrissey
March 19, 1944 – April 30, 2025
Mary Jane "Toots" Morrissey, 81, Tyrone, passed gracefully into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday.
She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Jane (Friday) Kobak. On Sept. 8, 1962, she married James G. Morrissey in Tyrone,...
Loretta Arlene Mcclellan
Apr 29, 2025
Loretta Arlene McClellan, 85 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1939, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Rowe and Elsie (Naylor) Cambridge. On October 25, 1957, in Tyrone, she married the late Charles McClellan who preceded her on December 14, 2014. Surviving are three daughters: Crystal (Oliver) Thompson of...
James E. Grazier
Apr 27, 2025
James E. Grazier, known for his kindness, strength and endless heart, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was 71 years young and lived every one of those years to the fullest.
A second-degree black belt, Jim brought focus, discipline and quiet strength into every aspect of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding his joy...
Harry K. Sickler Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
Harry K. Sickler Jr., 94 of Tyrone, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025. Harry was born November 12, 1930, at his family home on Hillcrest in Tyrone. Born the 5th of 6 children, he was the son of the late Harry K. Sr. and Margaret Isabel "Belle" McNelis Sickler. On June 27, 1953, at St. Matthew...
Mary Ellen Jones
Apr 23, 2025
Mary Ellen Jones, 88, of Tyrone, entered into the arms of her
savior Jesus on April 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born
at home on March 24, 1937, the youngest daughter of Malcolm
Lynne and Ellen (Estep) Rorabaugh. Mary Ellen was first married
in 1957 to Dr. Richard...
Sylvia (Mattern) Thompson
Apr 23, 2025
Sylvia (Mattern)Thompson passed away on April 23, 2025, at Cedarwood ALF.
She was 92 years of age.
Sylvia was the daughter of William Ryland Mattern and Lyda Mae (Hicks) Mattern.
She was married to Gerald L.Thompson in June of 1951 at the Spring Mount Church of the Brethren.
Sylvia was preceded...
Milton Robert Zimmerman
Apr 21, 2025
Milton Robert Zimmerman, 84 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Pemberton, the son of the late Robert I., and Faye Ida (Hatch) Zimmerman. He was married to Hannah Esther Zimmerman who preceded him in death on April 10, 2010. He is survived by two daughters: Kathy (George) Kaup and Paula Ann (Mark)...
Frederick L. Fink Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Frederick L. Fink Sr., 85, of Tyrone and a guest at Graystone Manor Altoona, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Tyrone, on July 25, 1939, the son of the late John S. and Elizabeth (Catich) Fink. On August 22, 1959, in Bellwood, he married Patricia L. "Patsy" (Kinch) Fink who preceded him in death...
Harold Wayne Kensinger Jr.
Apr 11, 2025
Harold Wayne Kensinger Jr., 65 of Altoona and a guest at St. Stephens, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Altoona, on September 29, 1959, the son of Harold and Helen (Parks) Kensinger Sr. He is survived by two children: Myranda (Josh) Isenberg and Cody (Casey) Kensinger; four grandchildren; and a sister: Betty Jean Gillam....
Jeanette M. Sweeney
Apr 11, 2025
Jeanette M. Sweeney (Formerly Jeanette Reed), 86, of Bellefonte, and originally of Tyrone,
passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on February 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Virginia (Turiano) Maisano. On August 29th, 1959 in Tyrone, PA she married Edwin Dean Reed who preceded her on March...
Robert D. Sharer Ii "The Ancient One"
Apr 2, 2025
July 11, 1944 – April 2, 2025
Robert D. Sharer II, "The Ancient One", 80, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Sewickley, a son of the late Robert D. and Dorothy G. (Hample) Sharer.
On Aug. 23, 1967, in Tarboro, N.C., he married Edith (Bell) Sharer who survives.
Also surviving...
Helen Glenn Evans
Apr 2, 2025
Helen Glenn Evans, 82 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on September 2, 1942, a daughter of the late William B. and Rosella Burwell Glenn. On September 28, 1990, in Winchester, VA, she married Larry Evans who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Mary Ellen McMillen; one granddaughter: Leah Nicole (Dan)...
Annette Dawn Cushion
Apr 1, 2025
Annette Dawn Cushion, 66 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on May 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Frederick L. and Gertrude (Nearhoof) Friday. On October 27, 1979, at the Bald Eagle United Methodist Church, she married Joseph Cushion who survives. Also surviving are two children: Janelle Colyer and Todd...
