OBITUARIES

Walter "Gary" Eger

Walter "Gary" Eger

Dec 4, 2018

Eger, Walter “Gary”, 69, Lilly, went to his resting place on December 4, 2018 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. Born May 3, 1949, Lilly, son of the late Joseph and Dolly (McMullen) Eger. Preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene “Hound” and Clair Eger. Survived by his daughter, Harley Eger, Lilly Level; friend, Brenda Adelsberg, Lilly...

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Zentack

Dorothy "Dottie" L. Zentack

Dec 3, 2018

Zentack, Dorothy “Dottie” L., 71, Cresson, died December 3, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born July 7, 1947, Lilly, daughter of the late John L. and Verna G. (Bodenschatz) Zentack. Preceded in death by sister-in-law, Susan Zentack. Survived by her daughter, Bobbi Price, Forest City, N.C.; two grandsons, Cole and Austin Price; one great-grandchild; siblings, John Zentack and wife,...

Donald F. Criste

Donald F. Criste

Nov 19, 2018

Criste, Donald F., 92, Martinsburg, died Nov. 19, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. Born Jan. 30, 1926, Cresson, son of the late Leo A. and Pauline A. (Garrett) Criste. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen T. (Stein), whom he married Aug. 26, 1947 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson; sisters, Katherine, and Virginia; and brothers, Melvin...

William "Bill" E. Lilly, Sr.

William "Bill" E. Lilly, Sr.

Nov 13, 2018

Lilly, Sr., William “Bill” E., 83, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, November 13, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Bill was born September 22, 1935, Cresson, son of the late William and Genevieve (George) Lilly. Preceded in death by his wife, Margie; sons, Ken, Scott, and Bill; daughter, Cathy; grandson, John; and brother, Jim. Surviving are his daughter,...

John "Jack" W. Seabolt, Jr.

John "Jack" W. Seabolt, Jr.

Nov 5, 2018

Seabolt, John “Jack” W., Jr., 69, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2018 at Graystone Manor at Bellemeade. Born March 25, 1949, Altoona, son of John W. and Sarah A. (Yoder) Seabolt, Sr. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; brother, Mark Seabolt and wife, Tammy; niece, Crystal Hensler and husband, Scott; great-niece,...

David C. McCardell

David C. McCardell

Nov 1, 2018

McCardell, David C., 78, Lilly, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 17, 1940, son of the late Clifton H. and Mary G. (Litzinger) McCardell. Preceded in death by brother, Daniel McCardell. At David’s request there will be no viewing. Mass will be celebrated November 9,...

Rev. Msgr. Harold N. Biller

Rev. Msgr. Harold N. Biller

Oct 31, 2018

Rev. Msgr. Harold N. Biller, 79, died October 31, 2018 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Born January 9, 1939 in Cresson, the son of Norman J. and Romayne C. (Zerbee) Biller. Preceded in death by his parents; a brother Wayne C. Biller; and a nephew Kenneth Harold Farabaugh. Survived by his brother Gary Biller (Barbara Ann Leach) of North Olmstead, Ohio;...

Capri S. Zitsch

Capri S. Zitsch

Oct 20, 2018

Zitsch, Capri S., 23, Cresson, passed away October 20, 2018. Born Ocotber 19, 1995, Altoona, daughter of Theodore S. and Monic M. (Frederick) Zitsch. Preceded in death by a sister, Chanel Zitsch; brother, Eric Lamb; maternal grandparents, Lorilee and Donald Keefer; paternal grandfather, Harry Zitsch; and close cousin, Dustin Zitsch. Survived by her parents; step-mother, Mitzi Lewis; step-father, Tim Kuny;...

Dolores A. Seymour

Dolores A. Seymour

Oct 18, 2018

Seymour, Dolores A., 72, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord, October 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 10, 1945, Gallitzin, daughter of the late Charles and Alda (Berry) Lacovitch. Preceded in death by her two sons, Michael and Matthew Seymour; sister, Elaine Kittell; and brothers, Walter, John, and Anthony Lacovitch. Survived by her loving husband, Paul “Tim”...

Dorothy J. Myers

Dorothy J. Myers

Oct 14, 2018

Myers, Dorothy J., 87, Cresson, died October 14, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 28, 1931, Tunnelhill, daughter of the late James and Matilda (Marlett) Stafford. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Kenneth J. Myers, Sr.; brothers, Paul, Donald, and Tom Stafford; and sisters, Genevieve Conrad and Betty Stafford. Survived by children, Kenneth J. Jr. (Rene), Cresson; Catherine...

Robert A. Olsick

Robert A. Olsick

Oct 1, 2018

Olsick, Robert A. “Harvey”, 69, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2018 at UPMC Altoona after suffering from a second stroke. Born January 21, 1949, Cresson, son of the late Stanley J. and Gertrude E. (Weymer) Olsick. Survived by daughter, Sherry Clawson (Jason Lundberg); sons, Robert J. and Ricky A. Olsick; grandchildren, Ronni and Ethan Clawson; Austin and Owen Olsick;...

Lois P. Kuhn

Lois P. Kuhn

Sep 29, 2018

Kuhn, Lois P., 81, Cresson, passed away September 29, 2018 at her home. Born October 14, 1936, Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Marshall T. and Mary P. (Davis) Johnson. Preceded in death by husband of 12 years, Merle Reihart; husband of 22 years, Harold Kuhn; and companion of 15 years, Alex Bearfield; five sisters, Larue, Anna, Ethel, Marjorie, and...

Shane M. Olbert

Shane M. Olbert

Sep 29, 2018

Olbert, Shane Michael, 36, Gallitzin, passed away September 29, 2018 surrounded by his family at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 27, 1982, Altoona, son of William “Bill” Olbert and Kimberly Olbert. Preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Hugh and Rosalyn O’Neill; and paternal grandparents, Ernest and Alice Olbert. Left to continue the celebration of his life are...

John "Ox" J. Prebish, Sr.

John "Ox" J. Prebish, Sr.

Sep 18, 2018

Prebish, John "Ox" J., Sr., 75, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, September 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 11, 1943, Cresson, son of the late Peter and Mary L. (Padilla) Prebish. Preceded in death by brother, Paul Prebish; and sister-in-law, Linda Prebish. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Priscilla “Patti” (George) Prebish; children, Pattilynn...

Cathryn Vargo

Cathryn Vargo

Sep 9, 2018

Vargo, Cathryn (Anderson), 70, Cresson, went to heaven on September 9, 2018. Born September 16, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Donald C. and Mary (Jehu) Anderson. Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas E. Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael, whom she married on January 3, 1970; three children, Jennifer Ann; Jill Marie (Craig) Cavalet, both...

Ronald J. Szymala

Ronald J. Szymala

Sep 4, 2018

Szymala, Ronald J., 73, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, September 4, 2018. Born September 20, 1944, in Cresson, son of Joseph A. and Josephine A. (Hovanec) Szymala. Preceded in death by his loving parents and numerous other family members. Survived by numerous cousins and extended relatives. Ron was a 1965 graduate...

Hazel Loretta Culley

Hazel Loretta Culley

Aug 18, 2018

Culley, Hazel Loretta (McConnell), 92, Sankertown, went home to be with the Lord August 18, 2018 at Elmcroft of Altoona. Born September 24, 1925, Ashville, daughter of the late Richard and Philomenia (Rice) McConnell. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Robert Culley; son, Leonard “Buzz” Culley; sisters, Vesta McMullen, Sylvia Hartman, Natoma Bulow, Mildred Lewis, Bernice...

Martin G. Melley

Martin G. Melley

Aug 12, 2018

Melley, Martin G. “Herky”, 79, Linthicum, MD, went home to be with the Lord, August 12, 2018 at Gilchrist Center, Towson, MD. Born January 20, 1939, Cresson, son of the late Edward and Mary (Madigan) Melley. Preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Survived by his wife, Marie Gail; son, David Melley and wife, Laurie, Grasonville, MD; daughter,...

Sr. Marietta Therese, SSCJ

Sr. Marietta Therese, SSCJ

Aug 3, 2018

Sr. Marietta Therese, SSCJ, a perpetually professed Sister of the Congregation of Sister Servant of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, entered into eternal life on August 3, 2018 at St. Joseph Convent, Munster Twp, Portage, PA after a lengthy illness. Born Emmelia Marthamay Hanley on June 11, 1962 in Philadelphia, Sr. Marietta Therese was the daughter of Julia Teresa...

Barbara Jean Albarano

Barbara Jean Albarano

Jul 24, 2018

Albarano, Barbara Jean, 86, Lilly, recently of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord, July 24, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 9, 1932, Ashville, daughter of the late Bernard and Naomi (Durbin) Maloney. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis “Cheech”; infant daughter, Theresa; and brothers, Bill, Wayne, and Ronald Maloney. Survived by...

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