OBITUARIES
Rev. Msgr. Harold N. Biller
Oct 31, 2018
Rev. Msgr. Harold N. Biller, 79, died October 31, 2018 at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg. Born January 9, 1939 in Cresson, the son of Norman J. and Romayne C. (Zerbee) Biller. Preceded in death by his parents; a brother Wayne C. Biller; and a nephew Kenneth Harold Farabaugh. Survived by his brother Gary Biller (Barbara Ann Leach) of North Olmstead, Ohio;...
Capri S. Zitsch
Oct 20, 2018
Zitsch, Capri S., 23, Cresson, passed away October 20, 2018. Born Ocotber 19, 1995, Altoona, daughter of Theodore S. and Monic M. (Frederick) Zitsch. Preceded in death by a sister, Chanel Zitsch; brother, Eric Lamb; maternal grandparents, Lorilee and Donald Keefer; paternal grandfather, Harry Zitsch; and close cousin, Dustin Zitsch. Survived by her parents; step-mother, Mitzi Lewis; step-father, Tim Kuny;...
Dolores A. Seymour
Oct 18, 2018
Seymour, Dolores A., 72, Lilly, went home to be with the Lord, October 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 10, 1945, Gallitzin, daughter of the late Charles and Alda (Berry) Lacovitch. Preceded in death by her two sons, Michael and Matthew Seymour; sister, Elaine Kittell; and brothers, Walter, John, and Anthony Lacovitch. Survived by her loving husband, Paul “Tim”...
Dorothy J. Myers
Oct 14, 2018
Myers, Dorothy J., 87, Cresson, died October 14, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 28, 1931, Tunnelhill, daughter of the late James and Matilda (Marlett) Stafford. Preceded in death by husband of 65 years, Kenneth J. Myers, Sr.; brothers, Paul, Donald, and Tom Stafford; and sisters, Genevieve Conrad and Betty Stafford. Survived by children, Kenneth J. Jr. (Rene), Cresson; Catherine...
Robert A. Olsick
Oct 1, 2018
Olsick, Robert A. “Harvey”, 69, Cresson, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2018 at UPMC Altoona after suffering from a second stroke. Born January 21, 1949, Cresson, son of the late Stanley J. and Gertrude E. (Weymer) Olsick. Survived by daughter, Sherry Clawson (Jason Lundberg); sons, Robert J. and Ricky A. Olsick; grandchildren, Ronni and Ethan Clawson; Austin and Owen Olsick;...
Lois P. Kuhn
Sep 29, 2018
Kuhn, Lois P., 81, Cresson, passed away September 29, 2018 at her home. Born October 14, 1936, Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Marshall T. and Mary P. (Davis) Johnson. Preceded in death by husband of 12 years, Merle Reihart; husband of 22 years, Harold Kuhn; and companion of 15 years, Alex Bearfield; five sisters, Larue, Anna, Ethel, Marjorie, and...
Shane M. Olbert
Sep 29, 2018
Olbert, Shane Michael, 36, Gallitzin, passed away September 29, 2018 surrounded by his family at Good Samaritan Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 27, 1982, Altoona, son of William “Bill” Olbert and Kimberly Olbert. Preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Hugh and Rosalyn O’Neill; and paternal grandparents, Ernest and Alice Olbert. Left to continue the celebration of his life are...
John "Ox" J. Prebish, Sr.
Sep 18, 2018
Prebish, John "Ox" J., Sr., 75, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, September 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 11, 1943, Cresson, son of the late Peter and Mary L. (Padilla) Prebish. Preceded in death by brother, Paul Prebish; and sister-in-law, Linda Prebish. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Priscilla “Patti” (George) Prebish; children, Pattilynn...
Cathryn Vargo
Sep 9, 2018
Vargo, Cathryn (Anderson), 70, Cresson, went to heaven on September 9, 2018. Born September 16, 1947, Altoona, daughter of the late Donald C. and Mary (Jehu) Anderson. Preceded in death by her brother, Thomas E. Anderson. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael, whom she married on January 3, 1970; three children, Jennifer Ann; Jill Marie (Craig) Cavalet, both...
Ronald J. Szymala
Sep 4, 2018
Szymala, Ronald J., 73, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, formerly of Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, September 4, 2018. Born September 20, 1944, in Cresson, son of Joseph A. and Josephine A. (Hovanec) Szymala. Preceded in death by his loving parents and numerous other family members. Survived by numerous cousins and extended relatives. Ron was a 1965 graduate...
Hazel Loretta Culley
Aug 18, 2018
Culley, Hazel Loretta (McConnell), 92, Sankertown, went home to be with the Lord August 18, 2018 at Elmcroft of Altoona. Born September 24, 1925, Ashville, daughter of the late Richard and Philomenia (Rice) McConnell. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Robert Culley; son, Leonard “Buzz” Culley; sisters, Vesta McMullen, Sylvia Hartman, Natoma Bulow, Mildred Lewis, Bernice...
Martin G. Melley
Aug 12, 2018
Melley, Martin G. “Herky”, 79, Linthicum, MD, went home to be with the Lord, August 12, 2018 at Gilchrist Center, Towson, MD. Born January 20, 1939, Cresson, son of the late Edward and Mary (Madigan) Melley. Preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Survived by his wife, Marie Gail; son, David Melley and wife, Laurie, Grasonville, MD; daughter,...
Sr. Marietta Therese, SSCJ
Aug 3, 2018
Sr. Marietta Therese, SSCJ, a perpetually professed Sister of the Congregation of Sister Servant of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, entered into eternal life on August 3, 2018 at St. Joseph Convent, Munster Twp, Portage, PA after a lengthy illness. Born Emmelia Marthamay Hanley on June 11, 1962 in Philadelphia, Sr. Marietta Therese was the daughter of Julia Teresa...
Barbara Jean Albarano
Jul 24, 2018
Albarano, Barbara Jean, 86, Lilly, recently of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord, July 24, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 9, 1932, Ashville, daughter of the late Bernard and Naomi (Durbin) Maloney. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Francis “Cheech”; infant daughter, Theresa; and brothers, Bill, Wayne, and Ronald Maloney. Survived by...
David Joseph Brummert
Jul 21, 2018
Brummert, David Joseph, 75, Cresson, a friend to everyone he met, passed away at his home on July 21, 2018. From the time of his birth in South Fork on August 22, 1942, Dave knew how to light up a room with his smile. He was a machinist by trade and never shied away from hard work. He was everyone’s...
Charles E. Jones, Sr.
Jul 6, 2018
Jones, Charles E. Sr., 87, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of RD2, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, July 6, 2018. Born January 28, 1931, Altoona, son of the late Howard G. and Ethel T. (Bennett-Kelly) Jones. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Stella L. (Berry); half-brother, Harold Jones; and half-sister, Naomi Dukeman. Survived by children, Charles E....
Esther P. Spinner
Jun 10, 2018
Spinner, Esther P., 90, Sankertown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2018, surrounded by her beloved and devoted family. Born November 1, 1927, Sankertown, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kearnes) Hammond. Preceded in death by brothers, Walter, James, and Bernard Hammond; and sisters, Catherine Byrnes and Alice Schnaubelt. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, George,...
Joseph M. Wyland, Jr.
Jun 10, 2018
Wyland, Joseph M. Jr., 36, Summerhill, formerly of Loretto, went home to be with the Lord, June 10, 2018. Born June 13, 1981, Johnstown, son of Joseph M. Wyland, Sr. and Sharon C. (Craine) Hutchinson. Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald Wyland; brother, Jeffrey Wyland; uncles, Eric and Brian Buck; and cousin, Gregory Lego. Survived by his parents,...
Leonard James Myers
May 30, 2018
Myers, Leonard James “Bud”, 89, a resident of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Cresson, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the home. Born April 29, 1929, in Lilly, youngest child of Michael V. and & Margaret E. (Gonsman) Myers. He attended St. Bridget’s Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Lilly-Washington High School. He served in the...
Josephine A. Szymala
May 23, 2018
Szymala, Josephine A., 97, Cresson, went home to be with the Lord, May 23, 2018 at St. Benedict Manor. Born March 8, 1921, in Buffington, daughter of the late Stephen and Stephina (Hajzus) Hovanec. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A.; and eight sisters. Survived by her son, Ronald, Ebensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of St. Francis...
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