OBITUARIES

Dec 22, 2015

Vermeulen, Roberta M. "Berta", 78, Cresson, died Dec. 22, 2015, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born April 14, 1937, in Cresson, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Eberhart) Boland. Preceded in death by husband, George A. Sr. on Feb. 6, 2013; sister, Carol Jean Beers; and two great-grandsons, Nathan and Liam Wagner. Survived by children: George A. Jr.(Donna Skiles), Lancaster;...

Dec 5, 2015

Michina, Annie A., 62, Cresson, died Dec. 5, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 12, 1953, in Germany, daughter of the late Arthur and Violet (White) Smith. Preceded in death by brother, Arnie. Survived by husband, Dennis J. Sr., whom she married Sept. 3, 1971; sons: Scott Michina (girlfriend, Amy Carruthers), Hollidaysburg; and D.J. Michina (Bridget Sorichetti), Cresson; grandchildren: Sarah Michina,...

Dec 3, 2015

Wivell, Mary Theresa, 65, Cresson, died Dec. 2, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 15, 1950, in Cresson, daughter of the late Robert W. Sr. and Mary J. (Illig) Gailey. Preceded in death by sister, Josephine. Survived by husband, Stephen, whom she married Oct. 7, 2000; and siblings: Peggy Broad (James M. Sr.); Robert W. Gailey Jr. (Mary Ellen...

Dec 2, 2015

Zachesky, Mary M., 93, Cresson, passed away Dec. 2, 2015, at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born Aug. 15, 1922, in Portage, daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Demchak) Mandichak. Preceded in death by husband, Clement "Curly"; son, Raymond "Butch"; great-granddaughter, Faith Jordan Zelaya; son-in-law, Thomas Shultz; sisters, Helen Grunza and Ann Darden; and brothers, Michael, John, George, Joseph and...

Nov 17, 2015

Baker, Anita L., 69, Cresson, died Nov. 17, 2015, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 3, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Smith) Millard. Survived by children: Janeen LeComte, Cresson; and Michael (Rebecca) Baker, Portage; grandchildren: Jacob, Gloria and Olivia LeComte; and Noah and Nicholas Baker; and brothers: Lyle (Trish) Millard, Frenchville, Pa.; and Bruce (Willa)...

Nov 15, 2015

Zimmerman, Jane Elizabeth, 73, Cresson, died Nov. 15, 2015, at home of her sister, Catherine Eckenrode. Born Jan. 14, 1942, the first child of the late Fred and Jane (McCaffrey) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Michael and Donald. Survived by siblings: Terry, Warrenton, Va.; Catherine, Cresson; Patricia, Woodbridge, Va.; and Christopher, Cresson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...

Nov 7, 2015

Billetdeaux, Richard J., 53, Gallitzin, died Nov. 7, 2015, in Chest Twp., Clearfield County. Born April 8, 1962, in Altoona, son of the late Vincent P. Jr. and Regina C. (Marlett) Billetdeaux. Preceded in death by sister, Linda George; and nephews, Brad and Brett Billetdeaux, and Chris Lauer. Survived by significant other, Tammy Yingling, and her three children; Rick's children:...

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Oct 18, 2015

Gorba, John W. Jr., 55, Altoona, died Oct. 18, 2015 at UPMC-Altoona. Born March 9, 1960, in Illinois, son of the late John W. Sr. and Patricia (Elig) Gorba. Preceded in death by sister, Laura Gorba. Survived by sons: John (Jessica), Gallitzin; and Luke (Amber), Cresson; grandsons: Owen and Ryder; and sisters: Patricia McConnell (Mick), Cresson; Mary Gongloff (Steve), Gap;...

Oct 17, 2015

Hall, Theresa L., 67, Cresson, died Oct. 17, 2015, at home., Born Jan. 25, 1948, in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Lawrence and Eleanor Eckenrode. Preceded in death by sister, Jean. Survived by husband, Gary F., whom she married June 8, 1968; sons: James and Richard, both of Cresson; grandchildren: Jordan and Missy; great-granddaughter, Aislyn; and siblings: Chad Eckenrode (Nancy),...

Oct 9, 2015

Zimmerman, Bonnie L., 63, Cresson, died Oct. 9, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 18, 1951, in Cresson, daughter of the late Earl E. and Jean C. (Seymore) Wheeler. Preceded in death by husband, Donald, on Aug. 5, 1996, sister, Deborah Jean, and brother, Glenn. Survived by daughters: Laurie Smith, Middletown; and Amy Cornell (Shawn), Cresson; grandchildren: Gabrielle, Tyler and Alyssa...

Sep 14, 2015

McConnell, Joseph P., 66, Arnold, formerly of Cresson, died Sept. 14, 2015, in Nicktown. Born April 10, 1949, in Altoona, son of the late Oscar and Mary Rita (Farabaugh) McConnell. Preceded in death by brothers, Ronald and Paul Frederic; sisters, Joan Stolarski and Patricia Vermeulin; and sister-in-law, Donna (Law) McConnell. Survived by siblings: Francis (Pat), Jersey Shore, Pa.; Peggy Jasper...

Aug 30, 2015

Baum, Craig A., 35, Cresson, died Aug. 30, 2015, at home. Born Oct. > 25, 1979, in Altoona, son of Mary E. (Murray) Estep (Pete Rickens), > Cresson , and John Baum, Lilly. Preceded in death by sister, Sydnie > Nicole Estep; brother, Joseph M.; father, Allen Lee Estep; cousin, > Tyler Montgomery; and grandparents: Leo and Mary Ann Murray;...

Aug 4, 2015

John C. "Charlie" Adams, 87, Cresson, passed away peacefully Tuesday at the home of his daughter in Stafford, Va. He was born in Sankertown, son of the late Richard "Dewey" and Eleanor Mary (Conrad) Adams. He married Ann Soisson on Aug. 11, 1956, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson. Surviving are his loving wife; seven loving children: Patricia (Lawrence) Durkin...

Jul 27, 2015

Frederick - Beverly A. 71, of Gallitzin, passed away July 27, 2015 at UPMC Altoona Regional Hospital. Born November 28, 1943 in Sankertown, daughter of the late Joseph and Elda (Vanvlargan) Harber. Preceded in death by her son Jeffery and brothers Tommy, Joey, and Alan. Survived by children: Daniel (Diane) Ventura, Mark (Nora) Frederick, Kelly (David) Colon, and Scott (Cherri)...

Jul 26, 2015

Wilk, Charles J. "Chuck", 87, Cresson, died July 26, 2015, at > Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born August 15, 1927, in Cresson, son > of the late Stanley T. and Helen M. (Goral) Wilk. Preceded in death > by wife, Nancy Jean (Buchanan) on Oct. 12, 2010, grandson, Russell > Swanhart, daughter-in-law, Barbara Wilk, great-grandson, Kyle > Timothy Hooper, mother-in-law, Kathleen...

Jul 14, 2015

Leahey - Rita Genevieve, 92, of Lilly passed away peacefully July 14, 2015 at Maple Winds Care Center. Born May 7, 1923 in Lilly daughter of the late Robert T. and Mary A. (McNally) Moreland. She married Norbert J. Leahey Sr. on July 21, 1951 at St. Bridgid's Church, Lilly, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1984....

Jul 8, 2015

Homerich, Paul T. Jr., 89, Cresson, died July 8, 2015, at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born January 8, 1926, in Lilly, son of the late Paul T. Sr. and Emma (Hooder) Homerich. Preceded in death by wife, Marian (Ansman) on July 18, 2006, brother, John, ans sisters, Emma Foust and Helen Leja. Survived by daughters: Paula Biseli (David), Altoona; Mary Sanders...

Jul 6, 2015

Crum, Monica (Zakrzwski), 52, McKees Rocks, passed away unexpectedly, July 6, 2015, at the home of her mother in Cresson. Born May 2, 1963, in Cresson, daughter of Mary Ann (Novotny) Zakrzwski and the late Robert Zakrzwski Sr. Survived by mother, Cresson; husband of 19 years, Theodore Crum, and dogs, Hasty and Ciara; siblings: Robert Jr. (Deborah); Therese; Charles (Melinda);...