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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,...

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, Rob...

Marjorie L. Markel

Marjorie L. Markel

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)...

Barbara K. Davis

Barbara K. Davis

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...

Barbara K. Davis

Barbara K. Davis

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...

Melissa A. Weight

Melissa A. Weight

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...

Melissa A. Weight

Melissa A. Weight

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...

Helen A. Johnson

Helen A. Johnson

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...

Arthur J. Stiff

Arthur J. Stiff

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...

Charles  Franklin Shultz

Charles Franklin Shultz

Oct 10, 2015

Charles Franklin "Happy" Shultz II, 36, of Clarion, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his home from natural causes.

He was born on May 1, 1979, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania; the son of Charles F. Shultz and wife Robin of Tyrone and Cynthia Staley and husband Richard of Clarion.

Charlie was a 1998 graduate...

Kathleen A. Ray

Kathleen A. Ray

Oct 4, 2015

Kathleen A. Ray, 64, of Tyrone died Sunday October 4, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born June 24, 1951 in Altoona a daughter of Francis and Catherine (Lengfellner) Muhlbauer.

Surviving are a son Michael and wife Tonia of Tyrone, 6 grandchildren, Corbin, Braeden, Torrin, Camden and Kaylin Ray, Adara Shaffer and a sister Mary...

Curtis M. Dixon

Curtis M. Dixon

Oct 2, 2015

Curtis M. Dixon, age 92, of Tyrone died Friday, October 2, 2015 at UPMC Altoona. He was born September 17, 1923 in Tyrone, the son of Wilbur and Cora P. Straw Dixon. On September 5, 1947 in Tyrone he was married to Jean Koontz who survives. Also surviving are 3 children; James G. (Joan) of Williamsport, MD, Eileen, of...

Carolyn R. Haag

Carolyn R. Haag

Sep 23, 2015

Carolyn R. Haag, 88, of Tyrone died Wednesday September 23, 2015.

She was born May 10, 1927 in Tyrone Forge a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Hyson) Rozick. On August 13, 1949 at St. Matthew Catholic Church she married John F. Haag. He died December 14, 1989.

Surviving are four children, Christine Babe and husband...

Harold L. Yaudes

Harold L. Yaudes

Sep 21, 2015

Harold L. Yaudes, 71, of Tyrone died Monday September 21, 2015 at his residence.

He was born November 9, 1943 in Tyrone, a son of Ernest S. and Myra Mae (Tice) Yaudes. On November 19, 1966 in Winchester, Virginia he married Bonita J. Nedimyer.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter Kellie J. at home, a...

Rosalie J. Foster

Rosalie J. Foster

Sep 13, 2015

Rosalie J. Foster, 86, of Tyrone peacefully passed from this life on Sunday September 13, 2015 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She confronted the afflictions of age with great courage, strength and determination. She fought it all the way.

Rose was born November 15, 1928 in Port Matilda, the daughter of Charles Henry and Eva Mae (Price) Bennett....

Robert Lee Brower

Robert Lee Brower

Sep 6, 2015

Robert Lee Brower, 68, of Tyrone died Sunday September 6, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born December 16, 1946 in Philipsburg, a son of Benjamin and Patricia (Maines) Brower.

Surviving are 3 sisters Sharon Keith of Glendale, Mary Cowher of Tyrone, Margaret Cowher of Tyrone, 3 brothers Harold of Tyrone, Jim of Altoona and...

Dolores M. Diehl

Dolores M. Diehl

Aug 28, 2015

Dolores M. Diehl, 85, of Tyrone died Friday August 28, 2015 at her residence.

She was born July 30, 1930 in Port Matilda, a daughter of Axel and Beulah (Troy) Adams. On March 20, 1950 in Winchester, Virginia she married William F. Diehl. He died September 7, 1988.

Surviving are three daughters Eileen Cole and...

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