OBITUARIES
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...
Virginia M. Vinglas
Oct 28, 2017
Vinglas, Virginia M., 94, Cresson, died peacefully at home, in the care of her daughter, Claudia, on Oct. 28, 2017. Born Jan. 17, 1923, in Sankertown. Preceded in death by mother and step-father, Marie (Bruce) and Francis McGarry; husband, John; sons, Richard, Gary and William; and canine companion, Patches. Survived by children: Claudia Stitko (Gary), Gallitzin; and Thomas (Donna Schenk),...
Mary Lou Frank
Oct 26, 2017
Frank, Mary Lou, 59, Coupon, died Oct. 26, 2017, at home. Born May 29, 1958, in Altoona, daughter of Walter and Mary (Swope) Laskowski. Preceded in death by father, and husband, Anthony F. Frank Jr. Survived by mother, Coupon; children: Rebecca, and fiance, Kris Shelow, Duncansville; and Joseph, and wife, Kaulana, Coupon; granddaughters, Julia and Grace; and siblings: Patricia Glasgow,...
Gary L. Koons
Sep 16, 2017
Koons, Gary L., 62, Cresson, died Sept. 16, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born Aug. 8, 1955, in Cresson, son of Robert M. and Janet (Jones) Koons. Preceded in death by mother; sister, Mara "Tink" Tickerhoof; and nephew, Jarod Driskel. Survived by father; children: Chad Koons, Sarah Glunt and Rachel Koons; grandchildren: Devin, Masen, Caleb, Caden, Conner, Caiden and Adriana; and...
William P. "Bill" Conley
Sep 14, 2017
Conley, William P. "Bill", 64, Johnstown, died Sept. 14, 2017, at home. Born April 22, 1953, in Lilly, son of the late Merle P. and Alberta (Williams) Conley. Preceded in death by brothers, Merle Patrick and Joseph. Survived by children: Billy, and wife, Linda; Russ; and Jason, allof Lilly; grandchildren: Billy,Justin and Marissa; and siblings: Donna (Paul) Freidhof, Williamsport; Connie...
Genevieve Sharbaugh
Sep 13, 2017
Sharbaugh, Genevieve, 95, Cresson, died Sept. 13, 2017, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Born Sept. 16, 1921, in Loretto, daughter of the late Walter and Viola (Sutton) Rudolph. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; brothers, Francis and Walter; sister, Mary Kay McCartney; and sister-in-law, Bertha Garrison. Survived by children: Connie Magdelinic, and husband, Robert, Hollidaysburg; Thomas Sharbaugh, and wife, Cathy, Mass.;...
Lawrence J. "Larry" McGuire
Aug 30, 2017
McGuire, Lawrence J. "Larry", 68, Annapolis, Maryland, formerly of Cresson, died Aug. 30, 2017, after a heroic eight month battle against pancreatic cancer. Born Jan. 1, 1949, in Sankertown, son of the late Joseph B. and Mary M. (Adams) McGuire. Beloved brother of Kathy (Roger) Stoy, Millersville, MD; Mary Lou McGuire, Cresson; Joan (Pete) Plunkett, Cresson; and Nora (Barry) Gulden,...
Jerome S. "Jerry" Roberts
Aug 17, 2017
Roberts, Jerome S. "Jerry", 77, Cresson, died August 17, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 28, 1940, in Cresson, son of the late Joseph P. Sr. and Edith (Hite) Roberts. Preceded in death by infant brother, Eugene; sister, Josette; and father and mother-in-law, James and Louise Johnson. Survived by wife, Barbara (Johnson), whom he married June 8, 1963; son Scott...
Shirley A. Latterner
Aug 9, 2017
Latterner, Shirley A., 82, Cresson, died August 9, 2017, at home. Born Nov. 10, 1934, in Cresson, daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Eger) Morrison. Preceded in death by husband, LeRoy; sister, Verna; brother, Harry J. ; and daughter-in-law, Terry (Patterson) Latterner. Survived by children: Rick (Pam Bianconi), Cresson; Charlene Hall (Don), Amsbry; Vicki Smithmyer (Dave); Greg; Carolyn Plewa...
Robert J. "Breezer" Mento
Jul 28, 2017
Mento, Robert J. "Breezer", 69, Cresson, died July 28, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 24, 1948, in Altoona, son of the late James J. and Ruth (Hershel) Mento. Preceded in death by infant son, and brothers, James and Donald. Survived by wife, Barbara (Sebesta), whom he married in 1978; children: Jacquelyn Mento, Cresson; Jamie Miranda (William), Altoona; Robert Mento...
Joyce Elizabeth Santell
Jul 18, 2017
Santell, Joyce E., 59, Cresson, died July 18, 2017 at UPMC Altoona. Born Dec. 24, 1957, in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis S. and Mary Ruth (Byrnes) Nadolsky. Survived by husband, William, whom she married Nov. 4, 1978, in Cresson; daughters: Tracy Chappell (Scott), Elizabethtown; and Kayla Bracken, State College; and grandchildren, Ella Joy Chappell and Scott Chappell Jr....
Jane L. Stewart
Jul 3, 2017
Stewart, Jane L., 93, Maple Winds Care Center, Portage, formerly of Cresson, died July 3, 2017, at Maple Winds. Born May 23, 1924, in Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph T. and Leta (McFarland) Stewart. Preceded in death by her older sister, Margaret. Jane grew up in the loving home of her grandfather, William I. Stewart, and aunt, Mary Stewart....
Eva Joy Zonts
Jul 1, 2017
Zonts, Eva Joy, 76, Gallitzin, died July 1, 2017, at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born Oct. 4, 1940, in Gallitzin, daughter of the late George and Pearl Patterson. Preceded in death by husband, William, on April 7, 2014. Survived by children: Lynn, Kevin and William; grandchildren: Justin, Keith, Jennifer, Jillian and Gavin; and great-grandchildren: Brayden, Mandie, Corban, Ethan, Penelope and soon...
Olivia J. Biddle
Jun 28, 2017
Biddle, Olivia J., 69, Cresson, died June 28, 2017, in Johnstown. Private family viewing. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson, Rev. Leo Arnone. Committal, St. Patrick's cemetery, Gallitzin.
Ronald Peter Muffie Sr
Jun 21, 2017
Muffie, Ronald Peter Sr., 82, Cresson, passed away June 21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 1935, in Gallitzin, son of the late Peter and Ann (Kos) Muffie. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann (Buck) Muffie, and sister-in-law, LaVern Buck. Survived by children: Kathleen and Rick Witt, Mary Ann and Jeff Casale,...
Barbara Suzanne Hailer
Jun 21, 2017
Hailer, Barbara Suzanne, 82, Cresson, died June 21, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born Nov. 10, 1934, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Ellen (Spahr) Rice. Preceded in death by husband, James, on March 14, 2014, and brother, Maurice. Survived by children: Michael (Gina), Patrick, Tim, and Kelly Gill (Jonathan); her "adopted children": Mary Harker, Steve Toth, Ray...
Rose M. Behe
Jun 12, 2017
Behe, Rose M., 86, John Paul II Manor, Cresson, formerly of Pittsburgh,died June 12, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 2, 1930, in Carrolltown, daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Farabaugh) Behe. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Frances Putts(Steve), and brothers, Raymond and Gerald Behe. Survived by sisters: Dolores Behe; and Mildred Rehovich(Robert); sisters-in-law, Bernadette and...
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