OBITUARIES
Regina C. Gigliotti
Feb 19, 2019
Gigliotti, Regina C., 94, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Pittsburgh, went home to be with the Lord, February 19, 2019 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born July 17, 1924, Oakland, PA, Allegheny Co., daughter of the late John and Ann Manning. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank; sons, James and Frank; three brothers and two sisters. Survived by her...
Stanley "Stush" M. Stohon
Feb 18, 2019
Stohon, Stanley M. “Stush”, 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 18, 2019 at his home. Born October 29, 1952, Johnstown, son of the late Walter and Caroline (Kraus) Stohon. Preceded in death by brothers, Edward and Walter; sisters, Helen Haney, Elaine Yeckly, and Wanda Stohon; infant brother and sister; and father-in-law, Raymond Watt. Survived by his...
Gary D. Kettell, Jr.
Feb 9, 2019
Kettell, Gary D., Jr., 58, Everett, formerly of Altoona, passed away February 9, 2019. Born November 9, 1960, Holyoke, Massachusetts, son of Gary D. and Druell G. (Fleisher) Kettell, Sr. Preceded in death by his father. Survived by his mother; children, Shaun Kettell and wife, Crystal, Everett; Branden Kettell and wife, Misty, Rochester; Breeanna Reinacher and husband, Russell, Chestertown, MD;...
Rita M. Rodgers
Feb 6, 2019
Rodgers, Rita M., 100, Munster Twp., went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2019 at her home. Born March 23, 1918, Munster Twp., daughter of the late John and Ruth (Bishop) Noel. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Rodgers; siblings, Geraldine Diehl-Nagle, Lucille Barton, Laverne Tracy, Mildred Duman, and Norma Rupp; son-in-law, George McCloskey; and special...
A. Charlotte Biter
Jan 28, 2019
Biter, A. Charlotte, 78, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 28, 2019 at Amber Hills at Cambria Care Center. Born May 17, 1940, Wildwood, Gallitzin Twp., daughter of the late Jesse A. and Alice J. (Trexler) Wright, Sr. She married her husband of 60 years, Donald J Biter, Sr., on her birthday May 17, 1958. She was...
Margaret "Peg" A. Eberhart
Jan 20, 2019
Eberhart, Margaret A. “Peg”, 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, January 20, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 19, 1928, Cresson, daughter of the late Warren J. and Alice M. (Foley) McCarty. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Lewis E. Eberhart Jr., whom she married on February 2, 1957 and spent 60 years with; sister, Helen...
Robert "Bob" J. Latoche
Jan 17, 2019
Latoche, Robert J. “Bob”, 83, Cresson, passed away January 17, 2019 at his home. Born November 1, 1935, Gallitzin, son of the late Joseph A. Latoche and Anna (Drevjanko), who came to the United States from Austria-Hungary when she was 16 years old. Preceded in death by his brothers, Francis “Frankie” Latoche, who was KIA at the age of 19...
Thomas K. Cullen, Sr.
Jan 10, 2019
Cullen, Thomas K., Sr., 77, Altoona, died January 10, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 3, 1942, Mount Union, son of the late Patrick H. and Alma (Conaway) Cullen, Sr. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mona S. (Franks); sister, Barbara Helsel; and brother, Patrick Cullen, Jr. Survived by his son, Thomas Cullen, Jr. and wife, Dawn, Naples, FL; daughters,...
Charles P. Brady
Jan 9, 2019
Brady, Charles P., 72, Lilly, died January 9, 2019 at his residence. Born November 19, 1946, Lilly, son of the late Charles C. and Pauline R. (Phillips) Brady. A full obituary will appear shortly. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at KennedyAndersonFuneralHome.com
Thomas B. Williams
Jan 2, 2019
Williams, Thomas Blair, 96, Cresson, went to be with the Lord and his wife of almost 55 years on January 2, 2019 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born on January 3, 1922, Altoona, he was the oldest child of the late Harold and Marie (Stimer) Williams. Proceeded in death by his wife Helen Louise Gettings whom he married on 4 September...
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,...
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