William R. O'Brien
Feb 1, 2016
William R. "Bill" O'Brien, age 71, of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his home.
He was born on December 29, 1944 in Altoona, the son of Earl B "Peck" and M. Lorraine (Thompson) Dawson. On January 20, 1968 at Birmingham Presbyterian Church he was married to Susan A. Hoover who survives. Also surviving...
Darrel J. Westley
Jan 21, 2016
Darrel J. Westley, age 76, of Tyrone died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1939 in Northwood, the son of Robert F. and Elizabeth Schnellbach Westley. He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Joseph) Fornwalt, Altoona and five sisters and two brothers – Marcia McCoy, KY, Evagene...
Darrel J Westley
Jan 21, 2016
Darrel J. Westley, age 76, of Tyrone died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at UPMC Altoona with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1939 in Northwood, the son of Robert F. and Elizabeth Schnellbach Westley. He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Joseph) Fornwalt, Altoona and five sisters and two brothers – Marcia McCoy, KY, Evagene...
Tonya G. Cherry
Jan 17, 2016
Tonya G. Cherry, 53, of Tyrone died Sunday January 17, 2016 at her residence.
She was born January 25, 1962 in Altoona, a daughter of Edwin and Norma (Shope) Cherry.
Surviving are two brothers Craig and wife Barb of Tyrone, Kip of Tyrone, her significant other William Sage of Tyrone, nieces and nephews Heidi Cherry-Brown,...
Marcia L. York
Jan 16, 2016
Marcia L. York, age 61, of Tyrone and formerly of Nashville, TN died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 19, 1954 in Nashville, the daughter of Willie Norman and Nina E. Browning York. She is survived by 3 children, Leslie Manis, Murfreesboro, TN, Elizabeth E. (Christopher) Cash, Juliet, TN and Victoria Hightower, Nashville, TN....
Robin C. Solecki
Jan 16, 2016
Robin C. Solecki, 51, of Tipton died Saturday January 16, 2016 at the Tyrone Regional Health Network Emergency Room.
He was born October 13, 1964 in Colver a son of the late Stanley and Georgiauann (Smith) Solecki. On August 25, 1990 in Twin Rocks he married Kimberly A. Brunton.
Surviving are his wife, a son...
Marcia L. York
Jan 16, 2016
Marcia L. York, age 61, of Tyrone and formerly of Nashville, TN died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 19, 1954 in Nashville, the daughter of Willie Norman and Nina E. Browning York. She is survived by 3 children, Leslie Manis, Murfreesboro, TN, Elizabeth E. (Christopher) Cash, Juliet, TN and Victoria Hightower, Nashville, TN....
Robert Sherwood Berry
Jan 9, 2016
Robert S. Berry, 83, of Graystone Manor, Bellmeade, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at UPMC Altoona. He was born February 12, 1932, the son of Prince Albert and Irene Barr Berry. In 1984 he married Betty Ardrienne Focht who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, a son Mark and his wife Bonnie (Weaver) of Snohomish, WA and a daughter,...
Robert S Berry
Jan 9, 2016
Robert S. Berry, 83, of Graystone Manor, Bellmeade, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at UPMC Altoona. He was born February 12, 1932, the son of Prince Albert and Irene Barr Berry. In 1984 he married Betty Ardrienne Focht who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, a son Mark and his wife Bonnie (Weaver) of Snohomish, WA and a daughter,...
Beverly J. Brisbin
Jan 8, 2016
Beverly Jean Brisbin, 66, of Tipton died Friday January 8, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.
She was born March 21, 1949 in Chanute, Kansas and was raised in Topeka, Kansas a daughter of Benjamin and Edith Rowand. On April 7, 1973 in Topeka she married Samuel H. Brisbin.
Surviving are her husband, a sister Linda Root...
Betty Jane Hunter
Jan 7, 2016
Betty Jane Hunter, 91, of formerly of Ironsville died Thursday January 7, 2016 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born February 6, 1924 in Tyrone, a daughter of Oscar B. and Dorothy Etta (Lytle) Rhoades. On January 5, 1947in Tyrone she married Melvin F. Hunter. He died November 4, 2004.
Surviving are a daughter...
Jack Lee Eaken
Dec 27, 2015
Jack Lee Eaken, 61, of Hollidaysburg died Sunday December 27, 2015 at his residence.
He was born November 2, 1954 in Philipsburg, a son of William and Lola (Schandelmeir) Eaken. On December 21, 1975 in Altoona he married Cynthia McCreary. She died November 26, 2015.
Surviving are two daughters Jill and Ashley Eaken both of...
Ralph E. Nebgen
Dec 27, 2015
Ralph E. Nebgen, 84, of Sinking Valley died Sunday December 27, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born July 21, 1931 in Juniata a son of Ralph H. and Anna Louisa (Stitzell) Nebgen. On November 29, 1958 in Bellwood he married Patricia L. Baker. She died January 10, 2010.
Surviving are six daughters, Linda Ochoco...
Mary Regina Dixon
Dec 19, 2015
Mary Regina Dixon, age 87, of Tyrone died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Epworth Manor. She was born June 11, 1928 in Altoona, the daughter of Elmer and Lorretta Grey Koontz. On September 5, 1947 in Tyrone she was married to Curtis M. Dixon who preceded her in death October 2, 2015. She is survived by three children –...
Korey H. Welsh
Dec 15, 2015
Korey H. Welsh, 43, of Bald Eagle died Tuesday December 15, 2015 at the Tyrone Regional Health Network Emergency Room.
She was born April 25, 1972 in Johnstown, a daughter of Terry and Kathleen (Varney) McClemens. On October 16, 2009 in Tyrone she married Eric R. Welsh.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter Brooke Welsh...
Kathie V. Sims
Dec 2, 2015
Kathie V. Sims, 55, of Tyrone died Wednesday December 2, 2015 at her residence.
She was born September 22, 1960 in Newport, Rhode Island, a daughter of Guy and Virginia (Steele) Harris. On September 15, 2005 in Tyrone she married James R. Sims.
Surviving are her husband, a two daughters Chasity Herring of Washington, Christina...
Donna F. Taylor
Nov 30, 2015
Donna F. Taylor, 77, of Lancaster, New York formerly of Tyrone died Monday November 30, 2015 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York.
She was born July 21, 1938 in Tyrone, a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Corrigan) Shock. On August 23, 1958 in Bellwood she married LaVern H. Taylor. He died January 24, 2010.
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Virginia K. Sprankle
Nov 30, 2015
Virginia K.. Sprankle, 70, of Tyrone died Monday November 30, 2015 at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born September 2, 1945 in Bellefonte, a daughter of Samuel and Georgianna (McClincy) Broome. On January 29, 1966 in Bellefonte she married Luther H. Sprankle Sr.
Surviving are her husband, three sons, Luther II, Larry...
Betty L. Fisher
Nov 28, 2015
Betty L. Fisher, 91, of State College formerly of Bald Eagle died Saturday November 28, 2015 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center.
She was born June 26, 1924 in Philipsburg, a daughter of Delbert H. and Naomi Pearl (Biddle) Vroman. On May 5, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia she married Ira Albert Fisher Jr. He died January 25, 1986....
James C. Delozier
Nov 26, 2015
James C. Delozier, age 89, of Tyrone died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at his home. He was born December 1, 1925 at Tyrone Forge, the son of James and Agnes Tolan Delozier. On May 17, 1975 he was married to Jayne A. Cupp who died October 25, 2008. He is survived by two daughters, Joan (David) Richards and Jackie...
