OBITUARIES
Judith Lee Baker
Mar 12, 2018
Baker, Judith Lee, 78, Hudson, FL, formerly of Cresson, passed away on March 12, 2018 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Hudson, FL. Born February 27, 1940, Frugality, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Beatrice (Ratchford) Gettings. Preceded in death by sisters, Mary Alice Stogner, Winifred Boylan, Lorraine Krens, Connie Denny, Louise Williams, and Jean Gardina; and baby brother,...
Jeffrey A. Wyland
Mar 11, 2018
Wyland, Jeffrey A., 32, Loretto, went home to be with the Lord, March 11, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 14, 1985, Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Wyland, Sr. and Sharon C. (Craine) Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Wyland; uncles, Eric and Brian Buck; and cousin, Gregory Lego. Survived by his parents, step-mother, Annette Wyland; step-father,...
Ethel M. Smilnak
Mar 6, 2018
Smilnak, Ethel M., 92, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2018 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of late Arthur A. and Agnes R. (Lingafelt) Glunt. On May 30, 1944, she married John Smilnak at St. Aloysius Church, Cresson. They remained happily married until John’s passing in 1992. She...
Cindy Lou Hillen
Mar 2, 2018
Hillen, Cindy Lou, 61, Cresson, passed away March 2, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born January 16, 1957 in Sussex, NJ, daughter of the late Thomas and Doris (Snyder) Hotalen. Preceded in death by her husband, David Hillen; brother, Butch Hotalen; and brother-in-law, Bryan Shepard. Survived by her children, Heather McGough and husband, Michael II, Cresson; Rebecca Davis and...
Robert J. Soisson
Mar 2, 2018
Soisson, Robert J., 91, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, March 2, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 17, 1926, Cresson, son of the late Gilbert and Viola (Biller) Soisson. Preceded in death by sisters, Mildred Lenhart; Ruth Plisinski; and Betty Blair. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lucinda R. (Ivory); children, Gail Andrews and husband,...
Susan C. Zentack
Feb 28, 2018
Zentack, Susan C., 57, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 28, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 31, 1960, Cresson, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (McGuire) Cox. Preceded in death by sisters, Connie, Cathy, and Christine Cox; and brother, Denny Cox. Survived by her loving husband, Wayne,...
Patrick C. Culley
Feb 15, 2018
Culley, Patrick C., 86, Cresson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 25, 1931, Sankertown PA, son of the late Edward and Ida (Allen) Culley. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Thelma (Auberzinski), whom he married on June 29,1957; sister, Rita Culley; brothers, Edward and wife, Pearl; John and...
Laura Patricia Walker
Feb 12, 2018
Walker, Laura Patricia, 86, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2018 at her home. Born March 3, 1931, Cresson, daughter of the late Cletus L. and Laura H. (Yeckley) Mullen. Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Bruce” Walker; son, Joseph B. Walker; and a sister, Stella Plummer. Survived by her two children, Willaim J. Walker...
Norma Jean Sloan
Feb 12, 2018
Sloan, Norma Jean, 77, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 11, 1940, Sutton WV, daughter of the late Tammy and Bertha (Compton) Payne. Survived by her husband Patrick J. of 57 years, whom she married December 12, 1959; daughters, Karen Venesky and husband, Wade; and Linda Audley; four grandchildren, Patrick...
Robert J. Eckenrode
Feb 6, 2018
Eckenrode, Robert J. “Blackie”, 68, Cresson, passed away February 6, 2018 at his home after a battle with lung cancer. Born February 9, 1949, Altoona, son of Harold T. and Edna E. (Trexler) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by his father; brothers, James and Michael; and a nephew, Jason Eckenrode. Survived by his loving wife, Catherine (Farabaugh); mother, Edna; step-children, Tracy...
Kenneth F. Latterner
Feb 1, 2018
Latterner, Kenneth F., 66, Summerhill, went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2018. Born August 6, 1951, Cresson, son of the late Cloyd F. and Marie G. (Eckenrode) Latterner. Preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by his son, Matthew Latterner; daughter, Eva Latterner; siblings, Shirley Higgins; James Latterner; Donna Stevens; Carol Biller; Ron Latterner; Robert...
William Lee Guinivan
Jan 30, 2018
Guinivan, William “Budda” L., 72, Cresson, died January 30, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 29, 1945, Altoona, son of the late William J. Guinivan and A. Beatrice (McVicker) Stuart. Preceded in death by his brother, John Swank. Survived by his ex-wife, Annamae Guinivan, with whom he resided with; daughters, Patricia Parrish and husband, Brian; Julie Guinivan and boyfriend, Terry;...
Nancy Ann Biddle
Jan 27, 2018
Biddle, Nancy A., 64, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord, January 27, 2018 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born August 4, 1953, Cresson, daughter of the late Sarah Adelsberger. Preceded in death by siblings, Elizabeth and Oscar Biddle; and sister-in-law, Olivia Biddle. Survived by brothers, Art and Tom Biddle; sister, Margaret Becher and husband, Edward; sister-in-law, Nancy (Zock)...
Louise Alice Frederick
Jan 19, 2018
Frederick, Louise A., 91, Cresson, died in her home, surrounded by family, on January 19, 2018. Born June 6, 1926, daughter of the late Hugh J. and Alice R. (Sharp) McCartney. She came into this world accompanied by her twin sister, Loretta. “Weeze and Wetta”. Louise moved to D.C. when she was 18, to help with the war effort. She...
Joan Ann Eager
Jan 17, 2018
Eager, Joan A., 66, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Born September 29, 1951, Altoona, daughter of the late Donald J. and Constance A. (Litzinger) Eager. Survived by sister, Jane Golden and husband, Rick; nieces and nephews, Rik Golden; Amy Bal and husband, Mike; Matthew Golden and wife, Beth; Justine Kunrod...
William G. Wargo
Dec 31, 2017
Wargo, William “Bill” G. Sr., 79, Windber, died December 31, 2017, at Windber Hospice. Born March 10, 1938, Windber, son of the late John and Gladys (Statler) Wargo. Preceded in death by brothers, Elwood “Snuffy” and Glenn Wargo; grandson, Todd Garrety; and step-granddaughter Kristin Ingram. Survived by wife of 61 years, Shirley (Bifano); children, Cynthia, wife of Paul Cekada, Windber;...
Edward J. Luther
Dec 30, 2017
Luther, Edward J., 80, Cresson, died Dec. 30, 2017, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born Sept. 28, 1937, in Cresson, son of the late Edward V. and Margaret (Sweeney) Luther. Preceded in death by son, John. Survived by children: Karen Hodgson (Ralph); and Michael (Brenda), both of Cresson; grandchildren: Michael, Steven and Stephanie Luther; and Robert and Jennifer Hodgson; and three...
Gary F. Hall
Dec 22, 2017
Hall, Gary F., 75, Cresson, died Dec. 22, 2017, at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born Sept. 6, 1942, in Gallitzin, son of the late Francis H. and Mary Thelma (Galligan) Hall. Preceded in death by wife, Theresa (Eckenrode); brother, Daniel; and sisters, Elinor Kennedy and Jeannine Hall. Survived by sons: James, Altoona; and Richard (Coral Hyle), Georgia; grandchildren, Jordon and Missy;...
Brian Adam "Bumper" Murray
Dec 10, 2017
Murray, Brian Adam "Bumper", 33, Cresson, died Dec. 10, 2017, at home. Born Sept. 11, 1984, in Altoona, son of Jerome A. Jr. and Jacqueline (Boreck) Murray. Preceded in death by father on Nov. 17, 2002. Survived by mother, Jackie Jodon (Archie), Cresson; brothers: Jerome A. III (Heather), Dubois; and Scott Alan (Dana), Cresson; step-brother, Shaun (Melanie), Miss.; girl friend,...
Edith Catherine Walters
Dec 10, 2017
Walters, Edith Catherine, 78, Oxford, formerly of Cresson, passed away December 10, 2017 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford. Born January 3, 1939, Cresson, daughter of the late Steve and Grace (Dale) Walters. Preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Jack Strohmier. Survived by brother, James and wife, Sally, Santa Cruz, CA; sisters, Lillian Strohmier, Oxford; Mary Margaret Walters; and Faith Godfrey...
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