OBITUARIES

Nov 7, 2015

Billetdeaux, Richard J., 53, Gallitzin, died Nov. 7, 2015, in Chest Twp., Clearfield County. Born April 8, 1962, in Altoona, son of the late Vincent P. Jr. and Regina C. (Marlett) Billetdeaux. Preceded in death by sister, Linda George; and nephews, Brad and Brett Billetdeaux, and Chris Lauer. Survived by significant other, Tammy Yingling, and her three children; Rick's children:...

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Oct 18, 2015

Gorba, John W. Jr., 55, Altoona, died Oct. 18, 2015 at UPMC-Altoona. Born March 9, 1960, in Illinois, son of the late John W. Sr. and Patricia (Elig) Gorba. Preceded in death by sister, Laura Gorba. Survived by sons: John (Jessica), Gallitzin; and Luke (Amber), Cresson; grandsons: Owen and Ryder; and sisters: Patricia McConnell (Mick), Cresson; Mary Gongloff (Steve), Gap;...

Oct 17, 2015

Hall, Theresa L., 67, Cresson, died Oct. 17, 2015, at home., Born Jan. 25, 1948, in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor Eckenrode. Preceded in death by sister, Jean. Survived by husband, Gary F., whom she married June 8, 1968; sons: James and Richard, both of Cresson; grandchildren: Jordan and Missy; great-granddaughter, Aislyn; and siblings: Chad Eckenrode (Nancy),...

Oct 9, 2015

Zimmerman, Bonnie L., 63, Cresson, died Oct. 9, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 18, 1951, in Cresson, daughter of the late Earl E. and Jean C. (Seymore) Wheeler. Preceded in death by husband, Donald, on Aug. 5, 1996, sister, Deborah Jean, and brother, Glenn. Survived by daughters: Laurie Smith, Middletown; and Amy Cornell (Shawn), Cresson; grandchildren: Gabrielle, Tyler and Alyssa...

Sep 14, 2015

McConnell, Joseph P., 66, Arnold, formerly of Cresson, died Sept. 14, 2015, in Nicktown. Born April 10, 1949, in Altoona, son of the late Oscar and Mary Rita (Farabaugh) McConnell. Preceded in death by brothers, Ronald and Paul Frederic; sisters, Joan Stolarski and Patricia Vermeulin; and sister-in-law, Donna (Law) McConnell. Survived by siblings: Francis (Pat), Jersey Shore, Pa.; Peggy Jasper...

Aug 30, 2015

Baum, Craig A., 35, Cresson, died Aug. 30, 2015, at home. Born Oct. > 25, 1979, in Altoona, son of Mary E. (Murray) Estep (Pete Rickens), > Cresson , and John Baum, Lilly. Preceded in death by sister, Sydnie > Nicole Estep; brother, Joseph M.; father, Allen Lee Estep; cousin, > Tyler Montgomery; and grandparents: Leo and Mary Ann Murray;...

Aug 4, 2015

John C. "Charlie" Adams, 87, Cresson, passed away peacefully Tuesday at the home of his daughter in Stafford, Va. He was born in Sankertown, son of the late Richard "Dewey" and Eleanor Mary (Conrad) Adams. He married Ann Soisson on Aug. 11, 1956, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson. Surviving are his loving wife; seven loving children: Patricia (Lawrence) Durkin...

Jul 27, 2015

Frederick - Beverly A. 71, of Gallitzin, passed away July 27, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Regional Hospital. Born November 28, 1943 in Sankertown, daughter of the late Joseph and Elda (Vanvlargan) Harber. Preceded in death by her son Jeffery and brothers Tommy, Joey, and Alan. Survived by children: Daniel (Diane) Ventura, Mark (Nora) Frederick, Kelly (David) Colon, and Scott (Cherri)...

Jul 26, 2015

Wilk, Charles J. "Chuck", 87, Cresson, died July 26, 2015, at > Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born August 15, 1927, in Cresson, son > of the late Stanley T. and Helen M. (Goral) Wilk. Preceded in death > by wife, Nancy Jean (Buchanan) on Oct. 12, 2010, grandson, Russell > Swanhart, daughter-in-law, Barbara Wilk, great-grandson, Kyle > Timothy Hooper, mother-in-law, Kathleen...

Jul 14, 2015

Leahey - Rita Genevieve, 92, of Lilly passed away peacefully July 14, 2015 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born May 7, 1923 in Lilly daughter of the late Robert T. and Mary A. (McNally) Moreland. She married Norbert J. Leahey Sr. on July 21, 1951 at St. Bridgid's Church, Lilly, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1984....

Jul 8, 2015

Homerich, Paul T. Jr., 89, Cresson, died July 8, 2015, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born January 8, 1926, in Lilly, son of the late Paul T. Sr. and Emma (Hooder) Homerich. Preceded in death by wife, Marian (Ansman) on July 18, 2006, brother, John, ans sisters, Emma Foust and Helen Leja. Survived by daughters: Paula Biseli (David), Altoona; Mary Sanders...

Jul 6, 2015

Crum, Monica (Zakrzwski), 52, McKees Rocks, passed away unexpectedly, July 6, 2015, at the home of her mother in Cresson. Born May 2, 1963, in Cresson, daughter of Mary Ann (Novotny) Zakrzwski and the late Robert Zakrzwski Sr. Survived by mother, Cresson; husband of 19 years, Theodore Crum, and dogs, Hasty and Ciara; siblings: Robert Jr. (Deborah); Therese; Charles (Melinda);...

Jun 22, 2015

Borlie, William M. Jr., 63, Cresson, died June 22, 2015, at home. Born July 13, 1951, in Altoona, son of William M. Sr. and Frances (Kenny) Borlie. Preceded in death by father, and brother-in-law, Joseph Claar. Survived by mother; companion, Melody Becker; children: Steven Borlie (Mary), Sandra Borlie, William M. Borlie III, and Rebecca Borlie; four grandchildren; brother, Paul "Mick",...

Jun 17, 2015

Myers, Kenneth J. Sr., 87, Cresson, died June 17, 2015, at UPMC-Altoona. Born Dec. 14, 1927, in Logan, son of the late Kenneth A. and Mary (Kuzio) Myers. Preceded in death by brothers: David, Tom, Harry and Paul. Survived by wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Stafford); children: Kenneth J. Jr. (Rene), Cresson; Catherine Vena (Tom), Portage; and Gary L. (Barb),...

Jun 17, 2015

Ciesielka, Helen A., 89, Siemons, The Heritage, Somerset, formerly of South Fork, died June 17, 2015, at Siemons. Born Sept. 26, 1925, in Portage, daughter of the late Martin and Virginia (Yagella) Ciesielka. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Krezones, and brothers, Joseph, Walter, Albert and Jerry. Survived by daughter, Georgette Cordek (Tobias), Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Jessica Evankovich and Joshua Cordek;...

Jun 13, 2015

Law, Joseph Charles, 73, Loretto, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, to be with his beloved wife of 52 years, Geneva "Connie" Law. We were blessed to have him as a father, as he was a kind, caring, gentle man who would do anything for anyone. He was so pleasant and even as his health declined, he would smile...

May 31, 2015

Bishop, Lois C., 86, Cresson, died May 31, 2015, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. Born July 12, 1928, in Cresson, daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Buck) Eager. Preceded in death by husband, John R., who died June 10, 2012, and seven siblings. Late surviving member of immediate family. Survived by children: David (Liz), Richmond, Va.; Mark...

May 23, 2015

Fara, John J., 85, Cresson, died May 23, 2015, at UPMC-Altoona. Born April 26, 1930, in Cresson, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Gardner) Fara. Preceded in death by wife, Janet (Lewis); son, Kevin; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Elizabeth Wilt, Santina Glass and Alice Affleck. Survived by daughters: Cindy Sheridan (Pat), Cresson; and Sandy Lingafelt (Mark), Altoona; grandchildren: Justin...