OBITUARIES
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
Thomas B. Williams
Jan 2, 2019
Williams, Thomas Blair, 96, Cresson, went to be with the Lord and his wife of almost 55 years on January 2, 2019 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on January 3, 1922, Altoona, he was the oldest child of the late Harold and Marie (Stimer) Williams. Proceeded in death by his wife Helen Louise Gettings whom he married on 4 September...
Richard "Dick" A. Illig, Sr.
Dec 29, 2018
Illig, Richard A. “Dick” Sr., 87, Cresson, fondly known as “Pap” to many, passed peacefully, December 29, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born October 22, 1931, Ebensburg, son of the late Cyril “Bill” and Cecilia (Sharp) Illig. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth “Betty” (Takach) Illig; brothers, Bill, Glenn, Mick, and Ray Illig; and sisters, Leona Stevens...
Dorothy M. Beaver
Dec 20, 2018
Beaver, Dorothy M., 91, resident of Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord December 20, 2018. Born March 23, 1927, Cresson, daughter of the late Clement and Helen (Long) Eckenrod. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, George J. Beaver, Jr., whom she married on February 4, 1948; son, George “Allan”;...
Thomas "Migjo" A. Miesko
Dec 17, 2018
Miesko, Thomas “Migjo” A., 60, Lilly, died December 17, 2018 at his residence. Born August 12, 1958, Altoona, son of the late Joseph J. and Ann D. (Sisto) Miesko, Sr. Survived by his son, Mitchell Miesko (Autumn Knecht); daughter, Torie Miesko (Albert Castaphney); grandchildren, Aloniah Miesko and Albert Castaphney; sister, Linda Miesko; brother, Joseph (Peggy) Miesko, Jr.; nieces, Lindsay Jo,...
Nicole Ann Fulton
Dec 6, 2018
Fulton, Nicole Ann, 33, Washington, formerly of Cresson, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord, December 6, 2018, after an extended illness. Born June 12, 1985, Altoona, daughter of David Fulton, Sr. and Kimberly (Grodes) Fulton. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Betty and Blaine Fulton; and maternal grandfather, Anthony Grodes. Survived by her parents; fiancé, Shane Logan; siblings,...
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