OBITUARIES
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,...
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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