OBITUARIES

Ronald Peter Muffie Sr

Ronald Peter Muffie Sr

Jun 21, 2017

Muffie, Ronald Peter Sr., 82, Cresson, passed away June 21, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 20, 1935, in Gallitzin, son of the late Peter and Ann (Kos) Muffie. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Ann (Buck) Muffie, and sister-in-law, LaVern Buck. Survived by children: Kathleen and Rick Witt, Mary Ann and Jeff Casale,...

Barbara Suzanne Hailer

Barbara Suzanne Hailer

Jun 21, 2017

Hailer, Barbara Suzanne, 82, Cresson, died June 21, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born Nov. 10, 1934, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Ellen (Spahr) Rice. Preceded in death by husband, James, on March 14, 2014, and brother, Maurice. Survived by children: Michael (Gina), Patrick, Tim, and Kelly Gill (Jonathan); her "adopted children": Mary Harker, Steve Toth, Ray...

Rose M. Behe

Rose M. Behe

Jun 12, 2017

Behe, Rose M., 86, John Paul II Manor, Cresson, formerly of Pittsburgh,died June 12, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 2, 1930, in Carrolltown, daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Farabaugh) Behe. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Frances Putts(Steve), and brothers, Raymond and Gerald Behe. Survived by sisters: Dolores Behe; and Mildred Rehovich(Robert); sisters-in-law, Bernadette and...

Wayne C. Biller

Wayne C. Biller

Jun 10, 2017

Biller, Wayne C., 70, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born July 31, 1946, in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Romayne (Zerbee) Biller. Survived by wife of forty years, Faye (Schenk); son, Brian and his wife, Angela (Lewis); daughter, Janelle and her husband Justin Yon; grandchildren, Jordan, Kaden and...

Joshua E. "Josh" Adkins

Joshua E. "Josh" Adkins

Jun 8, 2017

Adkins, Joshua E. "Josh", 21, Cresson, died June 8, 2017, at home. Born Nov. 9, 1995, in Salisbury, Md., son of Thomas Adam and Kimberly (Murray) Adkins. Preceded in death by grandparents, Leo and Mary Ann Murray and Charles D. Adkins; cousins, Sydnie Estep and Joseph and Craig Baum. Survived by father, Thomas Adam Adkins, Lewes, Del.; mother, Kimberly Adkins,...

Vivian A. Haering

Vivian A. Haering

May 30, 2017

Haering, Vivian A. (Burkhart), 81, Loretto, died May 30, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born June 4, 1935, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Roy and Esther (Long) Burkhart. Preceded in death by infant brother, Charles, and step-mother, Dorothy Burkhart. Survived by husband, David G.R. Haering Jr., whom she married June 22, 1957, in St. Francis Xavier Church, Cresson;...

Marvin C. Lenz

Marvin C. Lenz

May 27, 2017

Lenz, Marvin C., 81, Cresson, died May 27, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born Sept. 19, 1935, in Gallitzin, son of the late Walter and Mary Kathryn (Lawn) Lenz. Preceded in death by infant son, Douglas; sisters, Lorraine and Helen; and brother, Ed. Survived by wife of 60 years, Florence (Williams); son Kevin and wife Cecelia, Mahaffey; grandsons: Robert and wife...

E. James Kolar Jr

E. James Kolar Jr

May 10, 2017

Kolar, E. James Jr., 74, Cresson, died May 10, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 26, 1943, in Colver, son of the late Edward James Sr. and Agnes C. (Mazor) Kolar. Survived by wife, Claudia A. (Schmitt), whom he married Oct. 3, 1970, in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York; children; Pamela B. Marshall (Brian), Connecticut; Jennifer K. Gaudette, Maryland; and...

Susan A. Chislow

Susan A. Chislow

Apr 23, 2017

Chislow, Susan A., 55, Cresson, died April 23, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born November 5, 1961, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Glenn and Agnes (Roman) Lautenbacher. Survived by husband, Robert, whom she married May 19, 1984; children: Michael, Pittsburgh; and Kristen, Johnstown; siblings: Diane Eash, Jerome; and Glenn Lautenbacher, Pittsburgh; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and...

Matthew E. "Gooch" McCloskey

Matthew E. "Gooch" McCloskey

Apr 8, 2017

McCloskey, Matthew E. "Gooch", 37, Altoona, died April 8, 2017, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 24, 1980, in Altoona, son of Patrick and Susan (Harber) McCloskey. Preceded in death by grandparents, Elda and Joseph Harber and Edgar and Arvilla McCloskey. Survived by fiancAC.e of 12 years, Shannon Walters, and son, Gracesen Matthew McCloskey; parents: Susan and Robert Slebodnick, Holiday, Florida;...

Alphonse J. Sorchetti

Alphonse J. Sorchetti

Apr 2, 2017

Sorichetti, Alphonse J., "DuDu", 81, Cresson, died April 2, 2017, at Maybrook Hills, Altoona. Born Feb. 15, 1936, in Altoona, son of the late Patsy Sr. and Victoria (Dombrosky) Sorichetti. Preceded in death by daughter, Sharon Choros, and brother, Anthony. Survived by wife, Amelia "Millie" (Delegram), whom he married Feb. 7, 1959; son, David, Altoona; grandsons, Anthony and Andrew Choros,...

Lewis E. "Mick" Eberhart

Lewis E. "Mick" Eberhart

Mar 31, 2017

Eberhart, Lewis E. "Mick", 90, Cresson, passed away at the Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, on March 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 5, 1926, in Cresson, son of the late Lewis "Bucky" and Caroline (Lilly) Eberhart. Preceded in death by brothers, William, Donald, Tony, and infant Patrick, sister, Janet Mastalski, and infant grandson, Kenneth Jr. Survived by loving...

David Brian McMullen

David Brian McMullen

Mar 24, 2017

McMullen, David B., 60, Gallitzin, died March 24, 2017, at home. Born Feb. 19, 1957, in Altoona, son of William and Dorothy (Dunmyer) McMullen. Preceded in death by mother. Survived by father, Cresson; sister, Tracey Schmidt (James), Portage; nieces, Colleen Erndl, Kayla Schmidt and Briana Schmidt; five great nieces and nephews; and partner, Gloria Watt. Air Force veteran. Member of...

Anthony F. Frank Jr

Anthony F. Frank Jr

Mar 22, 2017

Frank, Anthony F. Jr., 70, Coupon, died March 22, 2017, at home. Born Aug. 26, 1946, in Wilkes Barre, son of the late Anthony F. Sr. and Mary (Hoover) Frank. Preceded in death by first wife, Patricia (Adams). Survived by wife, Mary Lou (Laskowski) whom he married August 25, 1979; children: Rebecca (fiancAC.e, Kris Shelow), Duncansville; and Joseph L. (Kaulana),...

Joseph P. Klemstine

Joseph P. Klemstine

Mar 21, 2017

Klemstine, Joseph P., 68, Cresson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born Sept. 13, 1948, in Altoona, son of Julius F. and Dorothy (Davis) Klemstine. Preceded in death by father. Survived by loving mother; siblings: Charles (Marian), Ann Arbor, Michigan; William (Teresa), Pittsburgh; Dorothy Jane, Camp Hill; Anneliese;...

Mary G. Plazza

Mary G. Plazza

Mar 18, 2017

Plazza, Mary G., 92, Cresson, died March 18, 2017, at Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg. Born October 13, 1924, in Connellsville, daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (O'Laughlin) Hasson. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph on Jan. 8, 1993. Last surviving member of immediate family. At request of deceased, there will be no viewing or visitation. Graveside service will be held...

Richard A. Clawson Jr

Richard A. Clawson Jr

Mar 18, 2017

Clawson, Richard A. Jr., 50, Cresson, died March 18, 2017, at home. Born February 4, 1967, in Altoona, son of the late Richard A. Sr. and Laura (Plewa) Clawson. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Clair Lundberg. Survived by wife, Pamela (Lundberg); children, Brandon, Michael, Bradley and Gabrielle; step-daughter, Jen O'Neill; and six grandchildren. Brother of Andy Clawson (Donna Myers), Tracy...

Agnes R. Nigborowicz

Agnes R. Nigborowicz

Mar 17, 2017

Nigborowicz, Agnes R., 86, Cresson, died March 17, 2017, at home. Born August 4, 1930, in Lilly, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Chislow)Evans. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph on Feb. 14, 1988; brothers, Joseph and Walter; and sisters, Louise, Catherine and Bertha. Survived by son, Jeffrey, Cresson; sisters: Susan Grecek, Aurora, Ohio; and Dorothy Lego, North Carolina;...

Rose V. Fry

Rose V. Fry

Mar 16, 2017

Fry, Rose V., 86, Cresson, went to be with her beloved Jack, on March 16, 2017, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg, where she was loved by staff and residents. Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (O'Connor) Ansman. Preceded in death by husband, John W. "Jack" Fry, her beautiful daughter, Susan, and sisters, Anna Ansman...

Anthony J. Sr. "Lefty" Dziabo

Anthony J. Sr. "Lefty" Dziabo

Mar 8, 2017

Dziabo, Anthony J. Sr. "Lefty", 91, Cresson, died March 8, 2017, at home. Born April 10, 1925, in Gallitzin, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Koskey) Dziabo. Preceded in death by wife, Anne M. (Marnecheck) on August 3, 2004, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by children: Penny Huber (Paul), Pittsburgh; Anthony Jr. (Emilie Van Dewalle), Lake Forest, Calif.;...

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