Obituaries

Apr 29, 2025

Loretta Arlene McClellan, 85 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1939, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Rowe and Elsie (Naylor) Cambridge. On October 25, 1957, in Tyrone, she married the late Charles McClellan who preceded her on December 14, 2014. Surviving are three daughters: Crystal (Oliver) Thompson of...

Apr 27, 2025

James E. Grazier, known for his kindness, strength and endless heart, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was 71 years young and lived every one of those years to the fullest.

A second-degree black belt, Jim brought focus, discipline and quiet strength into every aspect of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman, finding his joy...

Apr 25, 2025

Harry K. Sickler Jr., 94 of Tyrone, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2025. Harry was born November 12, 1930, at his family home on Hillcrest in Tyrone. Born the 5th of 6 children, he was the son of the late Harry K. Sr. and Margaret Isabel "Belle" McNelis Sickler. On June 27, 1953, at St. Matthew...

Apr 23, 2025

Mary Ellen Jones, 88, of Tyrone, entered into the arms of her

savior Jesus on April 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born

at home on March 24, 1937, the youngest daughter of Malcolm

Lynne and Ellen (Estep) Rorabaugh. Mary Ellen was first married

in 1957 to Dr. Richard...

Apr 23, 2025

Sylvia (Mattern)Thompson passed away on April 23, 2025, at Cedarwood ALF.

She was 92 years of age.

Sylvia was the daughter of William Ryland Mattern and Lyda Mae (Hicks) Mattern.

She was married to Gerald L.Thompson in June of 1951 at the Spring Mount Church of the Brethren.

Sylvia was preceded...

Apr 21, 2025

Milton Robert Zimmerman, 84 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Pemberton, the son of the late Robert I., and Faye Ida (Hatch) Zimmerman. He was married to Hannah Esther Zimmerman who preceded him in death on April 10, 2010. He is survived by two daughters: Kathy (George) Kaup and Paula Ann (Mark)...

Apr 20, 2025

Frederick L. Fink Sr., 85, of Tyrone and a guest at Graystone Manor Altoona, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born in Tyrone, on July 25, 1939, the son of the late John S. and Elizabeth (Catich) Fink. On August 22, 1959, in Bellwood, he married Patricia L. "Patsy" (Kinch) Fink who preceded him in death...

Apr 11, 2025

Harold Wayne Kensinger Jr., 65 of Altoona and a guest at St. Stephens, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born in Altoona, on September 29, 1959, the son of Harold and Helen (Parks) Kensinger Sr. He is survived by two children: Myranda (Josh) Isenberg and Cody (Casey) Kensinger; four grandchildren; and a sister: Betty Jean Gillam....

Apr 11, 2025

Jeanette M. Sweeney (Formerly Jeanette Reed), 86, of Bellefonte, and originally of Tyrone,

passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on February 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Virginia (Turiano) Maisano. On August 29th, 1959 in Tyrone, PA she married Edwin Dean Reed who preceded her on March...

Apr 2, 2025

July 11, 1944 – April 2, 2025

Robert D. Sharer II, "The Ancient One", 80, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Sewickley, a son of the late Robert D. and Dorothy G. (Hample) Sharer.

On Aug. 23, 1967, in Tarboro, N.C., he married Edith (Bell) Sharer who survives.

Also surviving...

Apr 2, 2025

Helen Glenn Evans, 82 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on September 2, 1942, a daughter of the late William B. and Rosella Burwell Glenn. On September 28, 1990, in Winchester, VA, she married Larry Evans who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Mary Ellen McMillen; one granddaughter: Leah Nicole (Dan)...

Apr 1, 2025

Annette Dawn Cushion, 66 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on May 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Frederick L. and Gertrude (Nearhoof) Friday. On October 27, 1979, at the Bald Eagle United Methodist Church, she married Joseph Cushion who survives. Also surviving are two children: Janelle Colyer and Todd...

Mar 24, 2025

A. Eugene "Gene" Haupt, 90, of Tyrone, passed away Monday. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Leroy and Marie (Moffa) Haupt Sr.

He is survived by a brother, James M. Haupt of Tyrone.

He was preceded in death by siblings: Leroy Haupt Jr., Mary Bywater and Rosalind Snyder.

Gene was...

Mar 19, 2025

Leona L. Haag, 98, of Tyrone and a resident of Graystone Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on August 8, 1926, a daughter of the late Leo Joseph and Rosa (Schoch) Long. At St. Matthew Catholic Church in Tyrone,

she married Philip A. Haag who preceded her in death on...

Mar 19, 2025

Ray Burley Rodgers of Cook Hollow Road and Eagle Valley Road, Tyrone. Passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 93 years old. Ray was born on June 6, 1931, to Frank I. and Grace Dobbs Rodgers in Tyrone, PA.

Ray married Anna May Lender (Deceased June 2, 2013) on February 8, 1953, in Tyrone....

Mar 17, 2025

Charles J. Stanford, 84, went to be with the loved ones before him on March 17th, 2025. He was born November 3rd, 1940, to Walter and Mary (Kukos) Stanford. Charles went by many names, including Charlie, Uncle Chuck, Dad, Papa, and Papa Railcats. However, his latest accomplishment was being called Great Grandpa! Charles was one of seven siblings and...

Mar 7, 2025

Carol JoAnne Gensamer, 84, of Tyrone, passed away on March 7, 2025. Carol was born to the Late Paul R. and Bertha (Grazier) Bonsell in Tyrone, on February 26, 1941. On November 30, 1985 in Tonawanda, NY she married Timothy Gensamer, who survives, with almost 40 years together.

Surviving is her daughter, Penny Mullen (Ralph); sons, Will...

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald ("Ron") L. Stryker, 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Ron was born to Howard and Shirley Stryker on September 16, 1948 in Tyrone, PA. He was one of two children, along with his brother, Stephen ("Steve") H. Stryker. Ron's mother Shirley later married John M. Derr and he...

Mar 5, 2025

Daryl Lynn Taylor passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Tipton. He was born at home on September 18, 1949, in Tyrone, PA, the son of the late Dean L. and Mary Louise (Zitsch) Taylor. He is survived by two brothers: Ray D. and Kevin L. (Becky) Taylor; sisters: Beth A....

Mar 3, 2025

Nov. 16, 1947 – March 3, 2025

Barbara Kay Taylor, 77, of Tyrone, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ethel L. (Patterson) Kirkpatrick.

On Nov. 12, 1977, in their home, she married Richard Taylor, her husband of 47 years, who...