Obituaries

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

Nov 20, 2015

Dianne L. Day, 68, of Tyrone died Friday November 20, 2015 at Epworth Manor.

She was born November 22, 1946 in Port Matilda, a daughter of Frank and Sarah (Reese) Kobuck. She was formerly married to Ralph Day who preceded her in death.

Surviving are three daughters, Carol Bennett and fiancée Matt Kopera, Stephanie DelBaggio...

Nov 19, 2015

Charles C. Cassady, age 91, a former Tyrone resident and a guest at Hillview Manor, Altoona, died Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was born February 21, 1924 in Tyrone, the son of Charles H. and Marybelle Root Cassady. He was married to Janet L. Ehrisman who preceded him in death March 29, 2015. He is survived by two children,...

Nov 19, 2015

Clair R. Turnbaugh, 90, of Tyrone died Thursday November 19, 2015 at UPMC, Altoona.

He was born February 21, 1925 in Tyrone a son of Clair and Ruth (Meredith) Turnbaugh. He was twice married first to E. Charleen Snyder on August 29, 1950. She died October 21, 1971. He then married Nancy McCloskey on July 3, 1975...

Nov 13, 2015

Harry R. Bonsell , age 62, of Tipton died Friday, November 13, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. He was born September 3, 1953 in Altoona, the son of George and Bella Phillips Bonsell. On March 4, 1993 at Cumberland, MD he was married to Mary Boring who survives. Also surviving is his mother and three children, Harry (Brandi) Bonsell, Tipton,...

Nov 13, 2015

Harry R. Bonsell, age 62, of Tipton died Friday, November 13, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. He was born September 3, 1953 in Altoona, the son of George and Bella Phillips Bonsell. On March 4, 1993 at Cumberland, MD he was married to Mary Boring who survives. Also surviving is his mother and three children, Harry (Brandi) Bonsell, Tipton, Rob...

Nov 13, 2015

Marjorie L. Markel, age 78, of Tyrone died Friday, November 13, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. She was born September 29, 1937 in Tyrone, the daughter of Gordon and Velda Crane Davis. On April 21, 1957 at the United Methodist Church, she was married to Ronald A. Markel Sr. who survives. Also surviving are three children – Ronald A. (Verna)...

Nov 8, 2015

Barbara K. Davis, age 64, of Tipton died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. She was born January 18, 1951 in Tyrone, the daughter of Gordon and Velda Crane Davis. She is survived by two children, Robert (Billie Jo) Gault of Altoona and Charles Gault and three sisters and one brother – Carol (John) Heaton, Port Matilda, Marjorie...

Nov 8, 2015

Barbara K. Davis, age 64, of Tipton died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. She was born January 18, 1951 in Tyrone, the daughter of Gordon and Velda Crane Davis. She is survived by two children, Robert (Billie Jo) Gault of Altoona and Charles Gault and three sisters and one brother – Carol (John) Heaton, Port Matilda, Marjorie...

Nov 1, 2015

Melissa A. Weight, age 23, of Tyrone died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Tyrone. She was born in Altoona on October 8, 1992 the daughter of Gregory and Michelle Lewis Weight. She is survived by her parents, a son, Carter McMillen and his father Matt McMillen, a brother Scott and his fiance Jolene Ball, a nephew Jace Weight of...

Nov 1, 2015

Melissa A. Weight, age 23, of Tyrone died Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Tyrone. She was born in Altoona on October 8, 1992 the daughter of Gregory and Michelle Lewis Weight.. She is survived by her parents, a son, Carter McMillen and his father Matt McMillen, a brother Scott and his finacee Jolene Ball, a nephew Jace Weight of...

Oct 28, 2015

Helen A. Johnson, 62, of Tyrone died Wednesday October 28, 2015 at her residence.

She was born May 17, 1953 in Coupon, a daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Phillip) Vingless. She was formerly married to Larry J. Johnson.

Surviving are a son Christopher of Tyrone, two sisters Sophie Sprankle of Morann, Marie Lansberry...

Oct 20, 2015

Arthur J. "Jimmy" Stiff, 89, of Hollidaysburg, Pa. died Tuesday October 20, 2015 at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

He was born September 13, 1926 in Stroudsburg, Pa. a son of Percy Theodore and Olive May (Heller) Stiff.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Carol Dodd and Imogene Michael.

Mr. Stiff was...