Obituaries

Apr 13, 2026

Robert "Sam" Clifton Anders 78, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on October 8,1947, to Jack and Rosemary Anders. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kevin, and his sister Cindy Lou. He is survived by his siblings, Tom (Patricia) and Susie (Jerry); his children, Robert Jr. "Sam" (Jennifer), Jack (Chrissie), Rick (Fizz), and...

Apr 7, 2026

Travis E. Replogle, 41, of Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. Born May 15, 1984 in Altoona, he was the son of Robb Replogle and Jennette (Kimberling) Novak. Travis is survived by both parents; grandmothers, Christine Replogle and Fran Kimberling; step mother, Lori Miller; step father, Paul Novak; siblings, Heather Novak, Justin Replogle, Courtnie Replogle, Rachel Replogle, David...

Apr 7, 2026

Scott Hunter Gregg, 77 of Tipton, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1949, a son of the late William D. "Bud" and Mary (Stewart) Gregg. On May 22, 1982, in Mariemont, OH he married Audrey (Becker) Gregg who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Emily Rose Gregg; two granddaughters: Alexandria and...

Apr 7, 2026

Connie Susan Sessamen, 74, of Tyrone, passed peacefully on April 7, 2026, with her children by her side as she wished. She was born in Altoona on August 18, 1951, a daughter of the late George and Bella (Phillips) Bonsell Sr. She is survived by four children: Melissa Rose (Tom) Moyer, Brenda Jean DuBois, Edwin Samuel Sessamen, and Sherry Ann...

Apr 2, 2026

Johanna C. Romano, 101, of Tyrone passed away on April 2, 2026. She was born in Spike Island near Osceola Mills, PA, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Klimchalk) Palochko. On May, 31, 1947, at St. Barbara's Catholic Church, Houtzdale, she was married to Ralph J. Romano (TAHS Class of 1940). They were married for 67 years, all of...

Apr 1, 2026

William Lynn Hampton, Sr., 67 of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1959, in Tyrone, the son of the late Lester S. Hampton. On October 20, 1978, at Wesley United Methodist Church, he married Karen E. (Emight) Hampton who preceded him in death on August 25, 2022. He is survived by one...

Mar 31, 2026

George Edward Robinson III, 64 of Tyrone, passed away with family by his side on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on May 12, 1961, a son of the late George E. Jr. and Mary Ann (Westwood) Robinson. On September 16, 1989, at Christ United Methodist Church in Tyrone, he married Linda Miller who survives. Also surviving...

Mar 23, 2026

Eleanor "Annie" Darlene Shaffer, 89 of Tyrone, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was born in Cresson, PA on February 9, 1937, a daughter of the late Ernest and Gertrude "Goldie" (Murtiff) Wertz. On November 1, 1961, in Maryland she married William E. Shaffer Sr. who preceded her in death on January 10, 2023....

Mar 21, 2026

Betty Margaret Richardson, 99 of Tyrone and a guest at Embassy of Huntingdon Park, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday March 21, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1926, in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Margaret B. (Wilcox) Moore. On March 21, 1962, in Amarillo, TX she married Robert C. Richardson...

Mar 14, 2026

Richard L. "Butch" Johnson Sr., 79 of Altoona, passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born in Altoona on April 28, 1946, a son of the late Lawrence Robinson and Geneva Grace Johnson. He is survived by his son, Richard L. Johnson Jr.Richard was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and honorably served in the United States Army,...

Mar 13, 2026

Karen S. Sessamen, 82 of Tyrone, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1943, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Luther and Florence (Miller) Dell. On July 11, 1963, in Winchester, MD she married Richard E. Sessamen who preceded her on July 22, 2021. She is survived by four children: Steven K. (Sherry) Sessamen...

Mar 13, 2026

Larry Lee Groseclose, 78 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. He was born on December 30, 1948, in Alexandria, VA, the son of the late Clarence John and Margaret Esther (Sherman) Groseclose. On May 7, 1967, in Everett, he married Donna Kay Mountain, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2019. He is survived by three...

Mar 7, 2026

Earl Francis Bressler, 77 of Tyrone, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on October 30, 1948, the son of the late Francis Earl and Evelyn (Stroup) Bressler. On May 15, 1993, at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Tyrone, he married Jean A. (Medasie) Bressler who survives. Also surviving is a daughter: Carol...

Mar 4, 2026

Donald T. Ohmit Sr. of Tyrone, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1956, in Akron, OH, the son of the late William Kenneth and Shirley (Jenkins) Ohmit. He is survived by four children: Don (Michele) Ohmit Jr., William Ohmit, Matthew Ohmitt, and Jeannine Ohmit; numerous grandchildren; six siblings: Becky, Cindy, Rhonda, Ted, Jim,...

Mar 4, 2026

Alice A. Sones, 91 of Port Matilda, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1934, in Berlin, NH, a daughter of the late Edward and Georgianna (Morin). Alice came from a large family and was preceded in death by her eight siblings. On April 12, 1952, in Berlin,...

Feb 27, 2026

Timothy Charles Sprankle, 65 of Tyrone, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on October 6, 1960, a son of the late Charles Lee and Beverly Alice (Walk) Sprankle. He is survived by three children: Tara Jo Sprankle of Bellefonte, Trista Sprankle of Oregon, and Thaddeus (Heather) Sprankle of Bellwood; five grandchildren: Landon, Gage, Jaxson,...

Feb 21, 2026

Tammy J. Dean, 61 of Warriors Mark passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1964 in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Donald Edward Sr. and Shirley Jean (Robinson) Dean. She is survived by her daughter: Mackenzie (Cameron) Parson of Tyrone; granddaughter: Sunnie Parson; Brothers: Edward Lee Dean of Brownstown and Don "Duck" Dean...

Feb 17, 2026

Marilynn "Mim" Carper, 67 of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born in Tyrone on October 3, 1958, a daughter of the late Edward Ellis Sr. and Alma Kathryn (Black) Updyke. In 1984 in New Bloomfield, PA she married Herman Mac "Mac" Carper who survives. Also surviving are her children: Herman Mac "Macky" Carper Jr., Roberta...

Feb 15, 2026

Robert N. Lucas, 94 of Tyrone, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. He was born in Tyrone on April 17, 1931, a son of the late Gilbert and Helen (Smith) Lucas. On April 19, 1958, at Trinity Espiscopal Church in Tyrone, he married Dorothey "Dolly" Widney who survives. Also surviving are two children: Steven R. (Joan) Lucas and Marilee...

Feb 15, 2026

Ricky Lee Wykoff, 62, of Huntingdon, passed away peacefully. Sunday February 15, 2026.

He was born on September 10, 1962, at Maple Avenue Hospital in DuBois, a son of the late Dale and Joan (Rosborough) Wykoff.

Ricky was a 1981 graduate of DuBois Area High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the...