Obituaries

Sep 23, 2014

Scott A. Burket, age 48, of Sinking Valley, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at UPMC Altoona. He was born September 24, 1965 in Tyrone, the son of John W. and Sandra Getz Burket. On February 2, 2013 in Sinking Valley he was married to Tracy Geis who survives. Also surviving are two daughters – Dannelle Burket (Kenny), Tipton and...

Sep 2, 2014

Francis E. Ivie, 96, of Spruce Creek died Tuesday September 2, 2014 at Epworth Manor.

He was born May 24, 1918 in Washington, D.C., a son of Curtis B. and Virginia Ellen (Shannon) Ivie. On June 7, 1948 in Chicago he married Myrtle "Swanee" Swanson. She died January 11, 2010.

Surviving are 2 sons, Kert...

Aug 22, 2014

George H. Sunday Sr., 78, of Pinecroft, died Friday August 22, 2014, at his residence.

He was born August 18, 1936 in Warriors Mark, son of William and Ruth (Baney) Sunday. On August 18, 1954, in Warriors Mark, he married Ruth M.

Cowfer.

He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters Shelly Morrissey...

Aug 21, 2014

Melvin K. "Sam" Shanafelt, 76, of Tyrone went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday at Miners Hospital, Hastings.

He was born February 1, 1938 in Altoona, son of the late Clarence K and Jean E. (Coble) Shanafelt. On July 2, 1960 in Altoona, he married Sandra K. Stouffer.

Surviving are...

Aug 21, 2014

Jack Glenn Ickes, 77, of Tyrone died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born January 8, 1937 in Altoona, the son of Ross A. and Edna Wolfe Ickes. On July 3, 1959 in Altoona, he was married to Marjorie Ann Hevner, who preceded him in death April 17, 2001. He is survived by...

Aug 5, 2014

Van "Skeet" Ray Weston, age 83, of Tyrone died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Epworth Manor. He was born on August 28, 1930, in Tyrone, the son of G. Ray and L. Ruth Fagley Weston. On September 28, 1952 at the Sinking Valley Presbyterian Church he was married to Josie May Seiner who survives. Also surviving are three children...

Aug 2, 2014

Alvin T. Rutherford Jr., 71, of Grazierville died Saturday August 2, 2014 at his residence.

He was born July 24, 1943 in Tyrone, a son of Alvin T. Sr. and Ruth (Smith) Rutherford. He married Bev Miles who survives in Altoona.

Also surviving are a daughter Tammy Harpster (Tom) of Altoona, a son Aaron of...

Jul 28, 2014

William T. Miller Jr., 61, of Tyrone died Monday July 28, 2014 at his residence.

He was born February 10, 1953 in Altoona, a son of William T. Sr. and Lois A.J. (Yeager) Miller.

Surviving are 3 sisters Carol Leech of Beaverdale, Bev Nestlerode of Tyrone, Alice Burket and husband Butch of Tyrone, 2 brothers...

Jul 20, 2014

Floyd J. Ward II, 34, of Port Matilda died Sunday July 20, 2014 as a result of an accident at his residence.

He was born February 22, 1980 in Philipsburg, son of Floyd J. Ward and Lori Stimer. He was raised by his mother and step father Roger K Hunter.

He is survived by his...

Jul 15, 2014

Ramona L. Cupp, 76, of Warriors Mark died Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Mountain Laurel Nursing Center, Clearfield.

She was born on April 22, 1938, daughter of Shirl Sr. and Maude (Barrett) Dillon. On February 9, 1957 she married James F. Cupp at Dungarvin Methodist Church in Warriors Mark.

Surviving are her husband, 2 daughters...

Jul 13, 2014

Betty J. Miller, age 81, of Tyrone died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Tyrone Hospital. She was born June 24, 1933 in Tyrone, the daughter of Ernest and Priscilla Frye Ramsey. On March 9, 1956 she was married to Martin Miller who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Susan (Greg) Hathcock, NM, grandchildren Marty Miller,...

Jul 13, 2014

Mary R. Fink, 81, of Tyrone died Sunday July 13, 2014 at her residence.

She was born May 25, 1933 in Bald Eagle, a daughter of Ralph and Amanda (Orwick) Friday. On June 6, 1949 in Cumberland, Maryland she married Clair D. Fink. He died March 8, 2013.

Surviving are 4 daughters, Roberta Dunkel and...

Jul 10, 2014

Andrew S Teeters Jr., 84, of Tyrone died Thursday July 10, 2014 at UPMC Hospital Altoona.

He was born on June 4, 1930 in Huntingdon, son of Andrew S. Sr. and Mary (Kelly) Teeters. On October 1, 1955 in Tyrone he married Shirley K. Hosband. She died March 31, 2001.

Surviving are 3 sons Andrew...

Jul 6, 2014

Ellen M. Cushion, 90, of Tyrone, died Sunday July 6, 2014, at Tyrone Hospital.

She was born October 11, 1923 in Bellwood, the daughter of Claude and Edna (Laird) Lewis. On November 21, 1953 she married Steve Cushion Sr. at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Tyrone.

Surviving are her husband, Steve, of 60 years, a...

Jul 5, 2014

Charles E. Shultz, age 80, of Tyrone died Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1934 in Tyrone, the son of Charles R. and Jessie L. Myers Shultz. On July 9, 1954 at the First Lutheran Church, Altoona, he was married by Reverend McVicker to Evagene L. Westley who survives. Also surviving are a...

Jun 24, 2014

Mrs. Bette M. Yingling, 92, of Tyrone, died Tuesday June 24, 2014 at 6:45 AM at UPMC Altoona. She was born Feb. 16, 1922 in Tyrone, the daughter of Tom and Bessie Port Sheckler and on March 16, 1942 was married to Jack L. Yinging who preceded her in death September 9, 2010. She is survived by a daughter,...

Jun 22, 2014

Ralph J. Romano, 92, of Tyrone died Sunday at Epworth Manor.

A lifelong resident of Tyrone, he was the son of Peter and Mary (Kobak) Romano. On May 31, 1947, at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Houtzdale, he was married to Johanna C. Polachko

He is survived by his wife; three children: Christopher of Altoona, Cynthia...

Jun 13, 2014

Mr. John L. "Teet" Miller, age 69, of Tyrone died Friday, June 13, 2014 at 10:17 PM at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1944 in Tyrone, the son of Phyllis Miller and on June 4, 1966 he was married to Peggy Woomer who survives. Also surviving is a son, Aaron (Jennifer) of Bellwood,...

Jun 1, 2014

Mr. Robert John Glenn, age 66, of Riverview, MI died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Riverside Hospital, Riverview, MI. He was born July 5, 1947 in Altoona Hospital, the son of James and Agnes (Billie) Sickler Glenn. He was preceded in death by both parents and his aunt, Suzanne Sickler Ohl who raised him and his siblings. He is...

May 18, 2014

Richard M. Crowell, age 57, of Tyrone and a guest at Epworth Manor died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Manor. He was born December 30, 1956 in Tyrone, the son of Jules E. and Helen E. Hagerman Crowell. On August 8, 1981 he was married in Tyrone to Mary Weyer who survives. Also surviving are three sons –...