OBITUARIES

Dennis R. "Rick" Proudfit

Dennis R. "Rick" Proudfit

Feb 16, 2017

Proudfit, Dennis R. "Rick", 68, Cresson, welcomed into the arms of his son, John, on Feb. 16, 2017, at UPMC-Altoona. Born May 12, 1948, in Altoona, son of the late Russell and Helen (Nagle) Proudfit. Preceded in death by sons, John and Robert; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Elda Harber; niece, Christine Little; and nephews, Eric and Brian Buck. Survived...

John R. "Rick" Yencho

John R. "Rick" Yencho

Feb 13, 2017

Yencho, John R. "Rick", 64, Cresson, died Feb. 13, 2017, at Mountain Laurel Nursing Center, Clearfield. Born July 7, 1952, in Spangler, son of the late John A. and Mary (Kutch) Yencho. Preceded in death by sister, Carolyn West, and infant sister, Jocelyn Ann. Survived by sister, Louann Yencho, Clearfield; daughter, Ashley Scott and grandchildren, Gavin and Kaden Scott, all...

Agnes R. Daugherty

Agnes R. Daugherty

Jan 26, 2017

Daugherty, Agnes R., 97, Cresson, died January 26, 2017, at home. Daughter of the late Ira P. and Marie (Dunmyer) Bradley, was born in the Johnstown Hospital on May 21, 1919, spending her first five years in South Fork, before moving to the Mountain House grounds in Cresson, where construction on the family home had just been completed. The third...

Mildred E. Folckemer

Mildred E. Folckemer

Jan 21, 2017

Folckemer, Mildred E., 94, Reading, formerly of Richland, died Jan. 21, 2017, in Reading. Born Sept. 25, 1922, in Portage, daughter of the late Martin and Virginia (Yagella) Ciesielka. Preceded in death by sisters, Mary and Helen; and brothers, Joseph, Walter, Albert and Jerry. Survived by daughter, Bernadette Sisk (Patrick); and grandsons, Patrick and Shawn, all of Reading. Family and...

Patrick L. McCarty

Patrick L. McCarty

Jan 20, 2017

McCarty, Patrick L. "Pat", 76, Lilly, passed away on Jan. 20, 2017 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 19, 1940, in Cresson, son of the late Warren and Alice (Foley) McCarty. Preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Donald and Jim, and sister, Helen Eger. Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Carol "Boots" (Risban); and children: Peggy,...

Anne M. Klein

Anne M. Klein

Dec 19, 2016

Klein, Anne M., 96, Cresson, died Dec. 19, 2016, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Born Oct. 2, 1920, in Jerome, daughter of the late Alexander and Alice (Molis) Vancavage. Preceded in death by sister, Mary; and brothers, Alex, Joseph and James; and daughter-in-law, Donna Adelson. Survived by husband, Walter, whom she married April 10, 1950; children: Dennis Adelson, Pittsburgh; Laura Klein...

Peter Paul Delegram Jr

Peter Paul Delegram Jr

Dec 1, 2016

Delegram, Peter Paul Jr, 63, Belton, Texas, died Dec. 1, 2016, in Belton. Born July 18, 1953, in Cresson, son of the late Peter Sr. and Roseanna (Myers) Delegram. Preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Tripodi; father-in-law, Charles Genck; and brother-in-law, Christopher Genck. Survived by wife, Michelle (Genck); son, Joshua; siblings: Margaret McCloskey (James), Cresson; Virginia Mullins; and Theresa Alhmad,...

Stanley F. "Gig" Noga Sr

Stanley F. "Gig" Noga Sr

Nov 19, 2016

Noga, Stanley F. Sr. "Gig", 85 Cresson, died Nov. 19, 2016, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born May 8, 1931, in Lilly, son of the late Michael and Sophia Noga. Survived by wife, Alice G.; children: Stanley Jr. (Debbie), Cresson; Joseph Vargo III (Barbara), Cresson; and Ann Shaffer (Timothy), El Paso, Texas; grandchildren: Jason Noga, Jared Noga, Ciara Shoff, Matt Shaffer,...

Jeffrey Scott Luther

Jeffrey Scott Luther

Nov 18, 2016

Luther, Jeffrey Scott, 54, Cresson, died Nov. 18, 2016, at UPMC-Montefiore, Pittsburgh. Born Aug. 2, 1962, in Altoona, son of the late Leo and Donna (Kirby) Luther. Preceded in death by sisters, Carol, Debbie and Donna. Survived by sons: Robert (Carly McGarry), and children, Isaac, Ilyana and Ilyse, Cresson; and Tylor, Glendale Year Round; and siblings: Lee Luther (Kim Weaver),...

Joseph F. Ritchick

Joseph F. Ritchick

Nov 7, 2016

Ritchick, Joseph F., 69, Cresson, died Nov. 7, 2016, at UPMC-Altoona. Born Feb. 7, 1947, in Cresson, son of the late Stanley and Lena (Morrone) Ritchick. Survived by brothers: Stanley and wife, Dorothy, Springfield, Va.; Martin, Cresson; and John and wife, Glenda, Munster; also niece, Heather; and great-niece, Chastity, and great-nephew, B.J. Air Force veteran of the Viet Nam War....

Elizabeth M. "Betty" McMullen

Elizabeth M. "Betty" McMullen

Oct 15, 2016

McMullen, Elizabeth M. "Betty", 92, Cresson, passed away October 15, 2016, at her daughter's home in Portage. Born January 11, 1924, in Cresson, daughter of the late James and Rosalyn (Ahles) Mulhern. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph C. McMullen; brother, William; and sister, Mary Lucinda Dutko. Survived by children: RoseAnn McMullen, Johnstown; Josie, married to Charles Kostan, Portage; and...

John F. Conrad

John F. Conrad

Oct 4, 2016

Conrad, John F., 85, Cresson, died Oct. 4, 2016, at UPMC, Altoona. Born April 2, 1931, in Gallitzin, son of the late Clement and Thecla (Adams) Conrad. Preceded in death by wife, Mary (Steiger) on June 17, 2005; sisters, Florence, Genevieve and Patricia; and brother, Paul. Survived by children: Lisa McManus (George Jr.), Strongsville, Ohio; Eric (Vivian Noland), Lilly; Lynne...

Frances E. Borlie

Frances E. Borlie

Sep 17, 2016

Borlie, Frances E., 99, Cresson, died Sept. 17, 2016. Born Sept. 2, 1917, in Cresson, daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Elizabeth (Karhut) Kenny. Preceded in death by husband, William M. Sr., son, William M. Jr., son-in-law, Joseph Claar, brother, Paul Jr., and sister, Vera Knorosky. Survived by children: Paul, Ohio; and Paulette Claar, Cresson; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;...

Barbara A. Garzarelli

Barbara A. Garzarelli

Sep 5, 2016

Garzarelli, Barbara A. (Wood), 67, Cresson, died Sept. 5, 2016, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana,PA. Born July 20, 1949, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of James and Ellen (Freyne) Wood. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Dr. Louis F. Sr., on April 25, 2011; brother- in- law, Robert Burkett, and sister- in- law, Phyllis (Mignucci) Wood. Survived by...

Mary E. Rumery

Mary E. Rumery

Aug 19, 2016

Rumery, Mary E., 91, Cresson, died August 19, 2016, at UPMC-Altoona. Born May 26, 1925, in Lilly, daughter of the late Gerald and Rose (Booterbaugh) Bradley. Preceded in death by husband, Robert Rumery Sr.; daughter, Mary Deibler; sisters, Patricia Dunmyer, Rose Ruffley and Joann Tremel; and brothers, Gerald Jr. and Michael. Survived by children: Barbara Dickerson, Forest, Va.; Donna Harris...

Daniel J. Parks

Daniel J. Parks

Aug 16, 2016

Parks, Daniel J., 75, Cresson, died August 16, 2016, at Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab Center, Clearfield, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born February 9, 1941, in Cresson, son of the late William and Mary Dorothy (McGuire) Parks. Preceded in death by brothers, John and Gerald Parks; and sisters, Anita Burk, Susie Ellis and Mary Dorothy Russell. Survived...

Donald Dominic Della

Donald Dominic Della

Jul 19, 2016

Della, Donald Dominic, 86, Cresson, died peacefully Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born August 28, 1929, in Gallitzin, son of the late Guy F. and Helen J. (DeCarlo) Della. Preceded in death by his love of 62 years, Margaret, on May 3, 2016, and whom he married...

Shirley M. Grassi

Shirley M. Grassi

Jul 10, 2016

Grassi, Shirley M., 89, John Paul II Manor, Cresson, died July 10, 2016, at UPMC Altoona. Born July 24, 1926, in Sankertown, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Margaret (Rickens) Gallagher. Preceded in death by husband, Herman, on Feb. 11, 2007; son-in-law, Carl Looney; and brothers, Robert and Joseph M. "Jack". Survived by loving children: Barbara Looney, Milton, Florida;...

Emily F. Nagle

Emily F. Nagle

Jun 15, 2016

Nagle, Emily F., 71, Cresson, died June 15, 2016, at home. Born April 13, 1945, in Cresson, daughter of the late Andrew and Emily (Thompson) Hogue. Preceded in death by an infant brother. Survived by son, Corey (Jennifer Peppetti), Kansas; grandchildren, Taylor and Thomas Nagle; sister, Mary Ann Regan (Victor), Cresson; and nephews: Andrew Regan (Joanne Lysic), Lilly, and Victor...

Marjorie O. Vinglas

Marjorie O. Vinglas

Jun 9, 2016

Vinglas, Marjorie O., 88, Cresson, died June 9, 2016, at home. Born September 3, 1927, in Glen White, daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Bendon) Chernesky. Preceded in death by sons, Walter P. and Lawrence P.; sisters, Betty Regala (William) and Pauline Mastalski (Joe); and brother, Cletus (Hazel). Survived by husband of 68 years, Walter L. Vinglas, whom she...