Sylvia (Mattern) Thompson
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...
Milton Robert Zimmerman
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)...
Frederick L. Fink Sr.
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...
Harold Wayne Kensinger Jr.
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....
Jeanette M. Sweeney
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...
Robert D. Sharer Ii "The Ancient One"
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...
Helen Glenn Evans
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)...
Annette Dawn Cushion
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...
Albert "Gene" E. Haupt
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...
Leona L. Haag
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...
Ray Burley Rodgers
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....
Charles James Stanford
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...
Carol Joanne Gensamer
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...
Ronald Stryker
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...
Daryl Taylor
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....
Barbara Kay Taylor
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...
Donna Jean Thomas
Feb 27, 2025
Donna Jean Thomas, 83, of Tyrone, passed away February 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Williamsburg to the late Jesse B. and Ellen K. (Wicker) Banks. On December 8, 1972 she married John R. Thomas, who preceded her in death.
She leaves behind her children, Dodie Serafini, Douglas (Shanna), Gary Joe...
Claude "Tick" C. Lewis Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Claude C. "Tick" Lewis Jr., 89 of Tyrone, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born in Tyrone on June 7, 1935, the son of the late Claude C. and Edna (Laird) Lewis Sr. On December 20, 1955, he married Donna (Rodgers) Lewis who survives. Also surviving are four children: Tyke (Deb) Lewis, Julie (Warren) Walk, David...
Barbara A. Barnaby
Feb 24, 2025
Barbara A. Barnaby, 90, of Centre Hall, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born in Halfmoon Township on June 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Mary (Noll) Travis. On August 4, 1989 at the Alliance Church of Tyrone, she married Roderick E. Barnaby who preceded her in death. Also preceding her was...
Beverly Kay Fink
Feb 20, 2025
Beverly Kay Fink, 63 of Port Matilda, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born in Tyrone on February 26, 1961, the daughter of the late Wallace "Pete" and Bessie Leora (Decker) Fink. She is survived by a sister: Janice Fink and her husband Russell Hockenberry; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded by 7 siblings:...
