OBITUARIES
Laura Patricia Walker
Feb 12, 2018
Walker, Laura Patricia, 86, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2018 at her home. Born March 3, 1931, Cresson, daughter of the late Cletus L. and Laura H. (Yeckley) Mullen. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Bruce” Walker; son, Joseph B. Walker; and a sister, Stella Plummer. Survived by her two children, Willaim J. Walker...
Norma Jean Sloan
Feb 12, 2018
Sloan, Norma Jean, 77, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 11, 1940, Sutton WV, daughter of the late Tammy and Bertha (Compton) Payne. Survived by her husband Patrick J. of 57 years, whom she married December 12, 1959; daughters, Karen Venesky and husband, Wade; and Linda Audley; four grandchildren, Patrick...
Robert J. Eckenrode
Feb 6, 2018
Eckenrode, Robert J. “Blackie”, 68, Cresson, passed away February 6, 2018 at his home after a battle with lung cancer. Born February 9, 1949, Altoona, son of Harold T. and Edna E. (Trexler) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, James and Michael; and a nephew, Jason Eckenrode. Survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Farabaugh); mother, Edna; step-children, Tracy...
Kenneth F. Latterner
Feb 1, 2018
Latterner, Kenneth F., 66, Summerhill, went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2018. Born August 6, 1951, Cresson, son of the late Cloyd F. and Marie G. (Eckenrode) Latterner. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by his son, Matthew Latterner; daughter, Eva Latterner; siblings, Shirley Higgins; James Latterner; Donna Stevens; Carol Biller; Ron Latterner; Robert...
William Lee Guinivan
Jan 30, 2018
Guinivan, William “Budda” L., 72, Cresson, died January 30, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 29, 1945, Altoona, son of the late William J. Guinivan and A. Beatrice (McVicker) Stuart. Preceded in death by his brother, John Swank. Survived by his ex-wife, Annamae Guinivan, with whom he resided with; daughters, Patricia Parrish and husband, Brian; Julie Guinivan and boyfriend, Terry;...
Nancy Ann Biddle
Jan 27, 2018
Biddle, Nancy A., 64, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord, January 27, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born August 4, 1953, Cresson, daughter of the late Sarah Adelsberger. Preceded in death by siblings, Elizabeth and Oscar Biddle; and sister-in-law, Olivia Biddle. Survived by brothers, Art and Tom Biddle; sister, Margaret Becher and husband, Edward; sister-in-law, Nancy (Zock)...
Louise Alice Frederick
Jan 19, 2018
Frederick, Louise A., 91, Cresson, died in her home, surrounded by family, on January 19, 2018. Born June 6, 1926, daughter of the late Hugh J. and Alice R. (Sharp) McCartney. She came into this world accompanied by her twin sister, Loretta. “Weeze and Wetta”. Louise moved to D.C. when she was 18, to help with the war effort. She...
Joan Ann Eager
Jan 17, 2018
Eager, Joan A., 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born September 29, 1951, Altoona, daughter of the late Donald J. and Constance A. (Litzinger) Eager. Survived by sister, Jane Golden and husband, Rick; nieces and nephews, Rik Golden; Amy Bal and husband, Mike; Matthew Golden and wife, Beth; Justine Kunrod...
William G. Wargo
Dec 31, 2017
Wargo, William “Bill” G. Sr., 79, Windber, died December 31, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born March 10, 1938, Windber, son of the late John and Gladys (Statler) Wargo. Preceded in death by brothers, Elwood “Snuffy” and Glenn Wargo; grandson, Todd Garrety; and step-granddaughter Kristin Ingram. Survived by wife of 61 years, Shirley (Bifano); children, Cynthia, wife of Paul Cekada, Windber;...
Edward J. Luther
Dec 30, 2017
Luther, Edward J., 80, Cresson, died Dec. 30, 2017, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born Sept. 28, 1937, in Cresson, son of the late Edward V. and Margaret (Sweeney) Luther. Preceded in death by son, John. Survived by children: Karen Hodgson (Ralph); and Michael (Brenda), both of Cresson; grandchildren: Michael, Steven and Stephanie Luther; and Robert and Jennifer Hodgson; and three...
Gary F. Hall
Dec 22, 2017
Hall, Gary F., 75, Cresson, died Dec. 22, 2017, at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born Sept. 6, 1942, in Gallitzin, son of the late Francis H. and Mary Thelma (Galligan) Hall. Preceded in death by wife, Theresa (Eckenrode); brother, Daniel; and sisters, Elinor Kennedy and Jeannine Hall. Survived by sons: James, Altoona; and Richard (Coral Hyle), Georgia; grandchildren, Jordon and Missy;...
Edith Catherine Walters
Dec 10, 2017
Walters, Edith Catherine, 78, Oxford, formerly of Cresson, passed away December 10, 2017 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. Born January 3, 1939, Cresson, daughter of the late Steve and Grace (Dale) Walters. Preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jack Strohmier. Survived by brother, James and wife, Sally, Santa Cruz, CA; sisters, Lillian Strohmier, Oxford; Mary Margaret Walters; and Faith Godfrey...
Brian Adam "Bumper" Murray
Dec 10, 2017
Murray, Brian Adam "Bumper", 33, Cresson, died Dec. 10, 2017, at home. Born Sept. 11, 1984, in Altoona, son of Jerome A. Jr. and Jacqueline (Boreck) Murray. Preceded in death by father on Nov. 17, 2002. Survived by mother, Jackie Jodon (Archie), Cresson; brothers: Jerome A. III (Heather), Dubois; and Scott Alan (Dana), Cresson; step-brother, Shaun (Melanie), Miss.; girl friend,...
Kenneth W. Ketenheim
Dec 7, 2017
Ketenheim, Kenneth Wayne, 96, Cresson, died Dec. 7, 2017, at Arbutus Park Manor, Johnstown. Born Jan. 22, 1921, in Philadelphia, son of the late George and Eva (Teichman) Ketenheim. Preceded in death by wife, Verna (Sherwood) on May 19, 1993; brothers, George and Theodore; and grandson, Justin Lumbatis. Survived by daughters: Judith Wells (Franklin), Madison; Barbara Dinsel (Gary), North Huntingdon;...
Stanley J. "Stush" Halerz
Nov 30, 2017
Halerz, Stanley J. "Stush", 79, Cresson, died Nov. 30, 2017, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born Dec. 16, 1937, in Gallitzin, son of the late Stanley and Margaret (Vargo) Halerz. Preceded in death by wife, Betty (Plazek), who died Jan. 7, 2012; brothers, John, Steve, Paul, Joseph and Frank; and sister, Anna Gibson. Survived by children: Linda Beiswenger (Roger), Gallitzin;...
Tina M. Roberts
Nov 26, 2017
Roberts, Tina M., 61, Cresson, passed away Nov. 26, 2017, at home. Born March 8, 1956, in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Simanski) Roberts. Preceded in death by brothers, Gary and William. Survived by brothers: Paul (Becky), Cresson; Greg, Cresson; and Steven (Nicole), Altoona; nieces and nephews: Jenise, Heather (Nick), Gary Jr. (Stacey), and Brent (Kelly); and...
Tracey J. Schmidt
Nov 25, 2017
Schmidt, Tracey J., 57, Portage, passed away on Nov. 25, 2017 at home. Born Aug. 15, 1960, in Altoona, daughter of William and Dorothy (Dunmyer) McMullen. Preceded in death by mother, and brother, David. Survived by her father, Cresson; loving husband, James Schmidt, whom she married on July 23, 1988; daughters: Colleen Erndl, Portage; Kayla Schmidt, Portage; and Briana Schmidt,...
Dorothy Klemstine
Nov 24, 2017
Klemstine, Dorothy (Davis), 96, Cresson, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Nov. 24, 2017. Born Sept. 5, 1921, in Cresson Twp., daughter of the late Charles J. Sr. and A. Bernadette (Eckenrod) Davis. Preceded in death by husband of 48 years, Julius F. Klemstine; son, Joseph P.; sisters, Teresa Nagle and Helen Wilson; and...
Mary L. "Mazie" Pramuk
Nov 13, 2017
Pramuk, Mary L. "Mazie", 81, formerly of Cresson, died Nov. 13, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born June 5, 1936, in Ebensburg, daughter of the late Cyril and Cecelia (Sharp) Illig. Preceded in death by husband, John J. on Dec. 24, 1984; sister, Leona Stevens, and brothers, William, Mick and Glenn. Survived by sons: David (Cheryl), Ebensburg; Stephen (Brandy), Hollidaysburg; and...
Dorothy Ann Schwaderer
Nov 3, 2017
Dec. 4, 1925 - Nov. 3, 2017 Dorothy Ann Schwaderer, one month short of age 92 years, died quietly in her residence in Cresson on Friday. She was born in Sankertown, to Calvin Charles and Mary Bridget (Durbin) Melhorn. In 1944, she married her high-school sweetheart and love of her life, John Frederick "Fred" Schwaderer, who preceded her in death...
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