OBITUARIES
Helen F. Hammond
May 6, 2019
Hammond, Helen F., 91, Cresson, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on May 6, 2019, surrounded by her family at her home. Born June 4, 1927, Altoona, daughter of the late Robert C. and Marie C. (Westrick) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Bernard “Red” Hammond and son-in-law, Chet Beres. Survived by her children, Bernie Hammond...
Debra J. Robertson
Apr 13, 2019
Robertson, Debra Jean, 57, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 13, 2019. Born August 31, 1961, Johnstown, daughter of Harry Sr. and Nancy Robertson. Preceded in death by her father; and brother, Harry Jr. Survived by her mother; daughter, Brittany Spory and husband, Jesse; three grandchildren, Kylee, Isabella, and Maci, who were her pride...
Donald P. Strunk, Sr.
Apr 13, 2019
Strunk, Donald P. Sr., 74, Cresson, passed away April 13, 2019. Born September 11, 1944, Altoona, son of the late Homer P. and Gertrude M. (Galbrath) Strunk. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Phyllis L. (Maloney); and sisters, Margie, Betty, and Doris. Survived by his three sons, Donald Jr. and wife, Rebecca, Lilly; Thomas, Cresson; Jason and wife, Wendy,...
Robert "Bob" E. Lytle, Sr.
Apr 12, 2019
Lytle, Robert “Bob” E. Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away April 12, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 8, 1944, Beccaria, son of the late Lester and Pearl (Lloyd) Lytle. Preceded in death by sister, Virginia Lytle. Survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Lysinger); children, Robert Lytle, Jr. and wife, Carla, Indio, CA; Lorraine Gaither and significant other, Louis Sherman, Las...
Robert "Bo" "Bubbles" A. Summerville
Apr 4, 2019
Summerville, Robert “Bo” “Bubbles” A., 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Care, Johnstown. Born August 18, 1952, Johnstown, son of the late Emerson D. and Grace H. (Ritchey) Summerville. Preceded in death by his brother, David Summerville. Survived by his siblings, Larry and wife, Darla, Lilly; James and wife, Diane,...
Leonard "Len" H. Shilling
Mar 30, 2019
Shilling, Leonard “Len” H., 66, Tavares, FL., formerly of Patton, went home to be with the Lord March 30, 2019 at his home. Born April 12, 1952, Spangler, son of the late Leonard H. Shilling and Freda M. Lytle. Preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Thomas Gromley; and brothers, William and Michael Shilling. Survived by his wife, Linetta E....
Patrick "Pat" G. Kent
Mar 21, 2019
Kent, Patrick “Pat” G., 83, Sankertown, went home to be with the Lord, March 21, 2019 at his home. Born March 16, 1936, Cresson, son of the late Russell A. and Helen C. (Reed) Kent. Preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Kent; brothers, John and Charles Kent; and a grandson, Eric Leyba. Survived by his sons, Russell L. and wife,...
Lillian May Strohmier
Mar 20, 2019
Strohmier, Lillian May (Walters), 86, Oxford, formerly of Cresson, passed away March 20, 2019 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. Born October 2, 1932, Cresson, daughter of the late Steve and Grace (Dale) Walters. Preceded in death by husband, Jack Strohmier; son, David Strohmier; and sister, Edith Walters. Survived by children, Linda Kramer and husband, Jim, Houston, TX; Steven Strohmier and...
Suzanne "Suzie" L. Hooper
Mar 12, 2019
Hooper, Suzanne “Suzie” L., 44, Lilly, passed away unexpectedly March 12, 2019. Born March 27, 1974, Altoona, daughter of John B. and Ann L. (Waring) Smilnak. Preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Wallace. Survived by her parents, Altoona; husband, Eric; daughter, Ashlynn; sons, Eric and Ecin, all of Lilly; brother, John Smilnak and wife, Jennifer, Duncansville; parents-in-law, Thomas and...
Kenneth L. States
Feb 27, 2019
States, Kenneth L., 88, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 27, 2019. Born September 19, 1930, Sankertown, son of the late Glenn and Marie (Hughes) States. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence (Malloy); and three sisters and four brothers. Survived by his children, David States and wife, Michelle, Altoona; Kevin States, Enola; Lee Ann Naugle...
Amelia "Millie" R. Sorichetti
Feb 22, 2019
Sorichetti, Amelia “Millie” R., 80, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord February 22, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 19, 1938, Altoona, daughter to the late Romeo and Adeline (D’Ambrosio) Delegram. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Alphonse; daughter, Sharon Choros; brothers, Dominic, Samuel, Victor, Albert, Peter, Romie, Alfred, and William; and sisters, Jean Noel and Rose....
Regina C. Gigliotti
Feb 19, 2019
Gigliotti, Regina C., 94, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, went home to be with the Lord, February 19, 2019 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born July 17, 1924, Oakland, PA, Allegheny Co., daughter of the late John and Ann Manning. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; sons, James and Frank; three brothers and two sisters. Survived by her...
Stanley "Stush" M. Stohon
Feb 18, 2019
Stohon, Stanley M. “Stush”, 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 18, 2019 at his home. Born October 29, 1952, Johnstown, son of the late Walter and Caroline (Kraus) Stohon. Preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Walter; sisters, Helen Haney, Elaine Yeckly, and Wanda Stohon; infant brother and sister; and father-in-law, Raymond Watt. Survived by his...
Gary D. Kettell, Jr.
Feb 9, 2019
Kettell, Gary D., Jr., 58, Everett, formerly of Altoona, passed away February 9, 2019. Born November 9, 1960, Holyoke, Massachusetts, son of Gary D. and Druell G. (Fleisher) Kettell, Sr. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; children, Shaun Kettell and wife, Crystal, Everett; Branden Kettell and wife, Misty, Rochester; Breeanna Reinacher and husband, Russell, Chestertown, MD;...
Rita M. Rodgers
Feb 6, 2019
Rodgers, Rita M., 100, Munster Twp., went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2019 at her home. Born March 23, 1918, Munster Twp., daughter of the late John and Ruth (Bishop) Noel. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Rodgers; siblings, Geraldine Diehl-Nagle, Lucille Barton, Laverne Tracy, Mildred Duman, and Norma Rupp; son-in-law, George McCloskey; and special...
A. Charlotte Biter
Jan 28, 2019
Biter, A. Charlotte, 78, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 28, 2019 at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center. Born May 17, 1940, Wildwood, Gallitzin Twp., daughter of the late Jesse A. and Alice J. (Trexler) Wright, Sr. She married her husband of 60 years, Donald J Biter, Sr., on her birthday May 17, 1958. She was...
Margaret "Peg" A. Eberhart
Jan 20, 2019
Eberhart, Margaret A. “Peg”, 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, January 20, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 19, 1928, Cresson, daughter of the late Warren J. and Alice M. (Foley) McCarty. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis E. Eberhart Jr., whom she married on February 2, 1957 and spent 60 years with; sister, Helen...
Robert "Bob" J. Latoche
Jan 17, 2019
Latoche, Robert J. “Bob”, 83, Cresson, passed away January 17, 2019 at his home. Born November 1, 1935, Gallitzin, son of the late Joseph A. Latoche and Anna (Drevjanko), who came to the United States from Austria-Hungary when she was 16 years old. Preceded in death by his brothers, Francis “Frankie” Latoche, who was KIA at the age of 19...
Thomas K. Cullen, Sr.
Jan 10, 2019
Cullen, Thomas K., Sr., 77, Altoona, died January 10, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 3, 1942, Mount Union, son of the late Patrick H. and Alma (Conaway) Cullen, Sr. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mona S. (Franks); sister, Barbara Helsel; and brother, Patrick Cullen, Jr. Survived by his son, Thomas Cullen, Jr. and wife, Dawn, Naples, FL; daughters,...
Charles P. Brady
Jan 9, 2019
Brady, Charles P., 72, Lilly, died January 9, 2019 at his residence. Born November 19, 1946, Lilly, son of the late Charles C. and Pauline R. (Phillips) Brady. A full obituary will appear shortly. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at KennedyAndersonFuneralHome.com
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