OBITUARIES
David Joseph Brummert
Jul 21, 2018
Brummert, David Joseph, 75, Cresson, a friend to everyone he met, passed away at his home on July 21, 2018. From the time of his birth in South Fork on August 22, 1942, Dave knew how to light up a room with his smile. He was a machinist by trade and never shied away from hard work. He was everyone’s...
Charles E. Jones, Sr.
Jul 6, 2018
Jones, Charles E. Sr., 87, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of RD2, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, July 6, 2018. Born January 28, 1931, Altoona, son of the late Howard G. and Ethel T. (Bennett-Kelly) Jones. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Stella L. (Berry); half-brother, Harold Jones; and half-sister, Naomi Dukeman. Survived by children, Charles E....
Esther P. Spinner
Jun 10, 2018
Spinner, Esther P., 90, Sankertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018, surrounded by her beloved and devoted family. Born November 1, 1927, Sankertown, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kearnes) Hammond. Preceded in death by brothers, Walter, James, and Bernard Hammond; and sisters, Catherine Byrnes and Alice Schnaubelt. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, George,...
Joseph M. Wyland, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
Wyland, Joseph M. Jr., 36, Summerhill, formerly of Loretto, went home to be with the Lord, June 10, 2018. Born June 13, 1981, Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Wyland, Sr. and Sharon C. (Craine) Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Wyland; brother, Jeffrey Wyland; uncles, Eric and Brian Buck; and cousin, Gregory Lego. Survived by his parents,...
Leonard James Myers
May 30, 2018
Myers, Leonard James “Bud”, 89, a resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Cresson, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the home. Born April 29, 1929, in Lilly, youngest child of Michael V. and & Margaret E. (Gonsman) Myers. He attended St. Bridget’s Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Lilly-Washington High School. He served in the...
Josephine A. Szymala
May 23, 2018
Szymala, Josephine A., 97, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, May 23, 2018 at St. Benedict Manor. Born March 8, 1921, in Buffington, daughter of the late Stephen and Stephina (Hajzus) Hovanec. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A.; and eight sisters. Survived by her son, Ronald, Ebensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Francis...
Leo J. DeLozier
Apr 28, 2018
DeLozier, Leo J., 91, Cresson, passed away peacefully April 28, 2018, surrounded by family and his loving caregivers at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born October 3, 1926, Cresson, son of the late Harry and Clara Justina (Flick) Delozier. On Oct. 18, 1952, he married Mary Clare (Sweeney). Surviving are three children: James Rodney (Flo), Brian Joseph (Sue) and...
Francis J. Myers
Apr 20, 2018
Myers, Francis J. “Frank”, 60, a resident of Cambria Care Center since 2012, formerly of Cresson, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at the home. He was born November 11, 1957 in Altoona, son of Leonard J “Bud” and Anna Mae (Eckenrod) Myers. Surviving are his parents, presently residing at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg; two sisters, Barbara Itle and husband,...
Robyn Jane Stead
Apr 14, 2018
Stead, Robyn Jane, 58, Virginia Beach, VA, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2018. Born on August 13, 1959, Altoona, daughter of Jay and Catherine (Rice) Foor. In 1980, she graduated with a Registered Nursing Degree from Phillipsburg Hospital School of Nursing, a career in which she excelled for over 30 years. She was an exceptional fashionista with hobbies...
Frederick M. Lazere
Apr 10, 2018
Lazere, Frederick M., 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, April 10, 2018 at UPMC Altoona Palliative Care, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 21, 1926, in Cassandra, son of the late John J. and Mary A. (Kelly) Lazere. Preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Paul, Raymond and Don; sister, Doris Lazere, and infant sister, Janet Lazere....
Donald F. Bradley
Apr 2, 2018
Bradley, Donald F., 88, Cresson, passed away April 2, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Born December 13, 1929, Lilly, son of the late Harold and Charlotte (McCreary) Bradley. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary E. (Ehrhart); daughters, Joyce and Deborah Stohon; grandson, Robbie Stohon; sister, Beverly Monahan; brother, Wesley Bradley; special aunt, Audrey Bradley; sons-in-law, Dave...
Sylvia Ann Michaels
Mar 23, 2018
Michaels, Sylvia Ann, 88, Cresson, formerly of Portage & Toledo, OH, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Chan Soon-Siong Medical Center at Windber after a short illness, surrounded by her family. She was the last member of her immediate family. She was born November 13, 1929 in Johnstown, daughter of Helen and Edward Miscoe. She was preceded in death by...
James Anthony Gigliotti
Mar 20, 2018
Gigliotti, James Anthony, 61, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 21, 1956, Pittsburgh, son of Frank and Regina C. (Manning) Gigliotti. Preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Frank J. Gigliotti. Survived by his better-half of 30 years, Andrea D. Gigliotti; mother; beloved dog, Abby; and numerous family and friends. James retired...
Judith Lee Baker
Mar 12, 2018
Baker, Judith Lee, 78, Hudson, FL, formerly of Cresson, passed away on March 12, 2018 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson, FL. Born February 27, 1940, Frugality, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Beatrice (Ratchford) Gettings. Preceded in death by sisters, Mary Alice Stogner, Winifred Boylan, Lorraine Krens, Connie Denny, Louise Williams, and Jean Gardina; and baby brother,...
Jeffrey A. Wyland
Mar 11, 2018
Wyland, Jeffrey A., 32, Loretto, went home to be with the Lord, March 11, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 14, 1985, Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Wyland, Sr. and Sharon C. (Craine) Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Wyland; uncles, Eric and Brian Buck; and cousin, Gregory Lego. Survived by his parents, step-mother, Annette Wyland; step-father,...
Ethel M. Smilnak
Mar 6, 2018
Smilnak, Ethel M., 92, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2018 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of late Arthur A. and Agnes R. (Lingafelt) Glunt. On May 30, 1944, she married John Smilnak at St. Aloysius Church, Cresson. They remained happily married until John’s passing in 1992. She...
Robert J. Soisson
Mar 2, 2018
Soisson, Robert J., 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, March 2, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 17, 1926, Cresson, son of the late Gilbert and Viola (Biller) Soisson. Preceded in death by sisters, Mildred Lenhart; Ruth Plisinski; and Betty Blair. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lucinda R. (Ivory); children, Gail Andrews and husband,...
Cindy Lou Hillen
Mar 2, 2018
Hillen, Cindy Lou, 61, Cresson, passed away March 2, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born January 16, 1957 in Sussex, NJ, daughter of the late Thomas and Doris (Snyder) Hotalen. Preceded in death by her husband, David Hillen; brother, Butch Hotalen; and brother-in-law, Bryan Shepard. Survived by her children, Heather McGough and husband, Michael II, Cresson; Rebecca Davis and...
Susan C. Zentack
Feb 28, 2018
Zentack, Susan C., 57, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 28, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1960, Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (McGuire) Cox. Preceded in death by sisters, Connie, Cathy, and Christine Cox; and brother, Denny Cox. Survived by her loving husband, Wayne,...
Patrick C. Culley
Feb 15, 2018
Culley, Patrick C., 86, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 25, 1931, Sankertown PA, son of the late Edward and Ida (Allen) Culley. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma (Auberzinski), whom he married on June 29,1957; sister, Rita Culley; brothers, Edward and wife, Pearl; John and...
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