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Marcia L. York

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dianne L. Day

Dianne L. Day

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...

Charles C Cassady

Charles C Cassady

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,...

Clair R. Turnbaugh

Clair R. Turnbaugh

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...

Harry R. Bonsell

Harry R. Bonsell

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,...

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