OBITUARIES
Wayne C. Biller
Jun 10, 2017
Biller, Wayne C., 70, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born July 31, 1946, in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Romayne (Zerbee) Biller. Survived by wife of forty years, Faye (Schenk); son, Brian and his wife, Angela (Lewis); daughter, Janelle and her husband Justin Yon; grandchildren, Jordan, Kaden and...
Joshua E. "Josh" Adkins
Jun 8, 2017
Adkins, Joshua E. "Josh", 21, Cresson, died June 8, 2017, at home. Born Nov. 9, 1995, in Salisbury, Md., son of Thomas Adam and Kimberly (Murray) Adkins. Preceded in death by grandparents, Leo and Mary Ann Murray and Charles D. Adkins; cousins, Sydnie Estep and Joseph and Craig Baum. Survived by father, Thomas Adam Adkins, Lewes, Del.; mother, Kimberly Adkins,...
Vivian A. Haering
May 30, 2017
Haering, Vivian A. (Burkhart), 81, Loretto, died May 30, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born June 4, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Roy and Esther (Long) Burkhart. Preceded in death by infant brother, Charles, and step-mother, Dorothy Burkhart. Survived by husband, David G.R. Haering Jr., whom she married June 22, 1957, in St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson;...
Marvin C. Lenz
May 27, 2017
Lenz, Marvin C., 81, Cresson, died May 27, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born Sept. 19, 1935, in Gallitzin, son of the late Walter and Mary Kathryn (Lawn) Lenz. Preceded in death by infant son, Douglas; sisters, Lorraine and Helen; and brother, Ed. Survived by wife of 60 years, Florence (Williams); son Kevin and wife Cecelia, Mahaffey; grandsons: Robert and wife...
E. James Kolar Jr
May 10, 2017
Kolar, E. James Jr., 74, Cresson, died May 10, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 26, 1943, in Colver, son of the late Edward James Sr. and Agnes C. (Mazor) Kolar. Survived by wife, Claudia A. (Schmitt), whom he married Oct. 3, 1970, in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York; children; Pamela B. Marshall (Brian), Connecticut; Jennifer K. Gaudette, Maryland; and...
Susan A. Chislow
Apr 23, 2017
Chislow, Susan A., 55, Cresson, died April 23, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born November 5, 1961, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Glenn and Agnes (Roman) Lautenbacher. Survived by husband, Robert, whom she married May 19, 1984; children: Michael, Pittsburgh; and Kristen, Johnstown; siblings: Diane Eash, Jerome; and Glenn Lautenbacher, Pittsburgh; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...
Matthew E. "Gooch" McCloskey
Apr 8, 2017
McCloskey, Matthew E. "Gooch", 37, Altoona, died April 8, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1980, in Altoona, son of Patrick and Susan (Harber) McCloskey. Preceded in death by grandparents, Elda and Joseph Harber and Edgar and Arvilla McCloskey. Survived by fiancAC.e of 12 years, Shannon Walters, and son, Gracesen Matthew McCloskey; parents: Susan and Robert Slebodnick, Holiday, Florida;...
Alphonse J. Sorchetti
Apr 2, 2017
Sorichetti, Alphonse J., "DuDu", 81, Cresson, died April 2, 2017, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born Feb. 15, 1936, in Altoona, son of the late Patsy Sr. and Victoria (Dombrosky) Sorichetti. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Choros, and brother, Anthony. Survived by wife, Amelia "Millie" (Delegram), whom he married Feb. 7, 1959; son, David, Altoona; grandsons, Anthony and Andrew Choros,...
Lewis E. "Mick" Eberhart
Mar 31, 2017
Eberhart, Lewis E. "Mick", 90, Cresson, passed away at the Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, on March 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 5, 1926, in Cresson, son of the late Lewis "Bucky" and Caroline (Lilly) Eberhart. Preceded in death by brothers, William, Donald, Tony, and infant Patrick, sister, Janet Mastalski, and infant grandson, Kenneth Jr. Survived by loving...
David Brian McMullen
Mar 24, 2017
McMullen, David B., 60, Gallitzin, died March 24, 2017, at home. Born Feb. 19, 1957, in Altoona, son of William and Dorothy (Dunmyer) McMullen. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father, Cresson; sister, Tracey Schmidt (James), Portage; nieces, Colleen Erndl, Kayla Schmidt and Briana Schmidt; five great nieces and nephews; and partner, Gloria Watt. Air Force veteran. Member of...
Anthony F. Frank Jr
Mar 22, 2017
Frank, Anthony F. Jr., 70, Coupon, died March 22, 2017, at home. Born Aug. 26, 1946, in Wilkes Barre, son of the late Anthony F. Sr. and Mary (Hoover) Frank. Preceded in death by first wife, Patricia (Adams). Survived by wife, Mary Lou (Laskowski) whom he married August 25, 1979; children: Rebecca (fiancAC.e, Kris Shelow), Duncansville; and Joseph L. (Kaulana),...
Joseph P. Klemstine
Mar 21, 2017
Klemstine, Joseph P., 68, Cresson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born Sept. 13, 1948, in Altoona, son of Julius F. and Dorothy (Davis) Klemstine. Preceded in death by father. Survived by loving mother; siblings: Charles (Marian), Ann Arbor, Michigan; William (Teresa), Pittsburgh; Dorothy Jane, Camp Hill; Anneliese;...
Richard A. Clawson Jr
Mar 18, 2017
Clawson, Richard A. Jr., 50, Cresson, died March 18, 2017, at home. Born February 4, 1967, in Altoona, son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Laura (Plewa) Clawson. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Clair Lundberg. Survived by wife, Pamela (Lundberg); children, Brandon, Michael, Bradley and Gabrielle; step-daughter, Jen O'Neill; and six grandchildren. Brother of Andy Clawson (Donna Myers), Tracy...
Mary G. Plazza
Mar 18, 2017
Plazza, Mary G., 92, Cresson, died March 18, 2017, at Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg. Born October 13, 1924, in Connellsville, daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (O'Laughlin) Hasson. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph on Jan. 8, 1993. Last surviving member of immediate family. At request of deceased, there will be no viewing or visitation. Graveside service will be held...
Agnes R. Nigborowicz
Mar 17, 2017
Nigborowicz, Agnes R., 86, Cresson, died March 17, 2017, at home. Born August 4, 1930, in Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Chislow)Evans. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph on Feb. 14, 1988; brothers, Joseph and Walter; and sisters, Louise, Catherine and Bertha. Survived by son, Jeffrey, Cresson; sisters: Susan Grecek, Aurora, Ohio; and Dorothy Lego, North Carolina;...
Rose V. Fry
Mar 16, 2017
Fry, Rose V., 86, Cresson, went to be with her beloved Jack, on March 16, 2017, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg, where she was loved by staff and residents. Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (O'Connor) Ansman. Preceded in death by husband, John W. "Jack" Fry, her beautiful daughter, Susan, and sisters, Anna Ansman...
Anthony J. Sr. "Lefty" Dziabo
Mar 8, 2017
Dziabo, Anthony J. Sr. "Lefty", 91, Cresson, died March 8, 2017, at home. Born April 10, 1925, in Gallitzin, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Koskey) Dziabo. Preceded in death by wife, Anne M. (Marnecheck) on August 3, 2004, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by children: Penny Huber (Paul), Pittsburgh; Anthony Jr. (Emilie Van Dewalle), Lake Forest, Calif.;...
Christopher R. Zimmerman Sr
Mar 2, 2017
Christopher R. Zimmerman Sr., 69, passed away on Thursday, 2 Mar 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Sr. and Jane (McCaffrey) Zimmerman; sister Jane Zimmerman and brothers, Fred, Michael and Donald. He is survived by wife of 48 years Mary Lou (Leyo) Zimmerman; daughter Jennifer Cradier, and sons Christopher Jr. and Scott; two granddaughters Gabriella and...
Henry Joseph Adelsberg Jr
Mar 1, 2017
Adelsberg, Henry Joseph Jr., 72, Cresson, died March 1, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born May 21, 1944, in Cresson, son of the late Henry Joseph Sr. and Mary Jane (Reed) Adelsberg. Preceded in death by brother, John. Survived by daughters: Mary Jo Adelsberg and Brenda Adelsberg; granddaughter, Harley Eger; and brother, Francis "Duck", all of Cresson. Viet Nam veteran. Retired...
Fred R. Connacher
Feb 17, 2017
Connacher, Fred R., 94, Cresson, passed away in his home on Feb. 17, 2017.. Born Oct. 19, 1922, in Cresson, son of the late Robert S. and Mary (Northammer) Connacher. Preceded in death by siblings: Brian; Clifford (Clara Lutton); and Zella Gailey (James); and infant son, James Patrick. Fred was married for 72 years to Camilla (Lantzy), and the couple...
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