OBITUARIES

Rita Leahey

Rita Leahey

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....

Paul T. Homerich Jr

Paul T. Homerich Jr

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...

Monica Crum

Monica Crum

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);...

William M. Borlie Jr

William M. Borlie Jr

Jun 22, 2015

Borlie, William M. Jr., 63, Cresson, died June 22, 2015, at home. Born July 13, 1951, in Altoona, son of William M. Sr. and Frances (Kenny) Borlie. Preceded in death by father, and brother-in-law, Joseph Claar. Survived by mother; companion, Melody Becker; children: Steven Borlie (Mary), Sandra Borlie, William M. Borlie III, and Rebecca Borlie; four grandchildren; brother, Paul "Mick",...

Kenneth J. Myers Sr

Kenneth J. Myers Sr

Jun 17, 2015

Myers, Kenneth J. Sr., 87, Cresson, died June 17, 2015, at UPMC-Altoona. Born Dec. 14, 1927, in Logan, son of the late Kenneth A. and Mary (Kuzio) Myers. Preceded in death by brothers: David, Tom, Harry and Paul. Survived by wife of 65 years, Dorothy (Stafford); children: Kenneth J. Jr. (Rene), Cresson; Catherine Vena (Tom), Portage; and Gary L. (Barb),...

Helen A. Ciesielka

Helen A. Ciesielka

Jun 17, 2015

Ciesielka, Helen A., 89, Siemons, The Heritage, Somerset, formerly of South Fork, died June 17, 2015, at Siemons. Born Sept. 26, 1925, in Portage, daughter of the late Martin and Virginia (Yagella) Ciesielka. Preceded in death by sister, Mary Krezones, and brothers, Joseph, Walter, Albert and Jerry. Survived by daughter, Georgette Cordek (Tobias), Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Jessica Evankovich and Joshua Cordek;...

Joseph Charles Law

Joseph Charles Law

Jun 13, 2015

Law, Joseph Charles, 73, Loretto, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, to be with his beloved wife of 52 years, Geneva "Connie" Law. We were blessed to have him as a father, as he was a kind, caring, gentle man who would do anything for anyone. He was so pleasant and even as his health declined, he would smile...

Lois C. Bishop

Lois C. Bishop

May 31, 2015

Bishop, Lois C., 86, Cresson, died May 31, 2015, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. Born July 12, 1928, in Cresson, daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Buck) Eager. Preceded in death by husband, John R., who died June 10, 2012, and seven siblings. Late surviving member of immediate family. Survived by children: David (Liz), Richmond, Va.; Mark...

John J. Fara

John J. Fara

May 23, 2015

Fara, John J., 85, Cresson, died May 23, 2015, at UPMC-Altoona. Born April 26, 1930, in Cresson, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Gardner) Fara. Preceded in death by wife, Janet (Lewis); son, Kevin; brother, Joseph; and sisters, Elizabeth Wilt, Santina Glass and Alice Affleck. Survived by daughters: Cindy Sheridan (Pat), Cresson; and Sandy Lingafelt (Mark), Altoona; grandchildren: Justin...

Mary E. "Nancy" Cole

Mary E. "Nancy" Cole

May 17, 2015

April 8, 1922 - May 17, 2015 Mary E. "Nancy" Cole, 93, Cresson, died Sunday at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late William and Mary (Webb) Miller. Surviving are two daughters: Suzy Lomire (Robert) of Pittsburgh and Becky Weyandt (Les) of Ebensburg; a daughter-in-law, Barbara (Laich) Cole of Altoona; seven grandchildren: Amanda Cole, Henry...

Francis P. Sibis

Francis P. Sibis

May 17, 2015

SIBIS - Francis P. "Frank" "Old Timer," 77, Lilly, passed away May 17, 2015, at home. Born March 14, 1938, in Lilly, son of the late Frank and Rose (Cennanti) Sibis. Preceded in death by infant brother, David; and son-in-law, Paul Maloskey. Survived by loving wife of 58 years, Joan (Tremel), whom he married Dec. 1, 1956; children, Daniel Sibis...

Donna M. Landi

Donna M. Landi

May 11, 2015

Landi, Donna M., 65, Cresson, died May 11, 2015, at UPMC Altoona. Born July 23, 1949, in Loretto, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline (Weiland) Eckenrode. Survived by husband, Joseph, whom she married June 13, 1970; children: Joseph Jr. (Karen), Loretto; Mark (Dana), Pittsburgh; and Trisha Whittaker (Mark), Waldorf, Md.; and grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Dominic and Derek Landi; Taylor...

Ann F. Roberts

Ann F. Roberts

May 1, 2015

Roberts, Ann F., 89, Cresson, died May 1, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born June 15, 1925, in Bakerton, daughter of the late Pietro and Santina (Antoniol) Dalpra. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony L. on May 16, 1998; son, Alan; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Dalpra, Mary Bertuzzi, Nellie Stickler, Guy, Robert, John, James and Clarence Dalpra. Survived by...

Gerald l. Wyland

Gerald l. Wyland

Apr 30, 2015

Wyland, Gerald L., 72, Loretto, died suddenly April 30, 2015, in Allegheny Twp. Born April 28, 1943, in Loretto, son of the late Ronald and Margaret (Sheehan) Wyland. Preceded in death by sister, Rose Bodenschatz, and infant brother, David. Survived by wife, Kathleen (Drass), whom he married April 20, 1963; children: Vickie Lassak (Tony); Joe (Annette Ruzzi); Ron; and Gerald...

Dale R. Eberhart

Dale R. Eberhart

Apr 22, 2015

Eberhart, Dale R., 52, Cresson, died April 22, 2015, at UPMC Altoona. Born April 28, 1962, in Altoona, son of William F. and Gloria (Tobin) Eberhart. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Cresson; brothers and sisters: Air Force Col. Retired Jeffrey (Joreen Novak), Tyrone; Army Lt. Col. Retired Scott (Mickie Beichner), Cresson; Gary (Carol Murray), Cresson; Karen Aurandt...

Michael B. Bradley

Michael B. Bradley

Apr 22, 2015

Bradley, Michael B., 86, Cresson, died April 22, 2015, at home. Born April 24, 1928, in Cresson, son of the late Ira "Sky" and Marie (Dunmyer) Bradley. Preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Ira and William; sister, Helen Williams; and infant granddaughter, Maria. Survived by wife of 64 years, Iva (McDermott); children: Gary (Kathy); Ken (Phyllis); and Susan (Bernard) Bettwy,...

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Apr 15, 2015

Weaver, Ruth, 87, Cresson, died April 15, 2015, at home. Born May 17, 1927, in Sankertown, daughter of the late Francis and Christina (McGuire) Wisk. Preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Weaver Sr.; sons, Gary and Wayne; brothers, Joseph, George, Thomas and Anthony; sister, Olean; and aunt, Dolores Adams. Survived by children: Charles W. Jr. "Chuck", Cresson; Don (Daisy),...

Catherine E. Byrnes

Catherine E. Byrnes

Apr 5, 2015

i¿½i¿½Byrnes, Catherine E., 98, Cresson, died April 5, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 23, 1916, in Sankertown, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kearnes) Hammond. Preceded in death by husband, Robert L.; brothers, James, Walter and Bernard; and sister, Alice Schnaubelt. Survived by children: Alice Basal (Gerald), Duncansville; Mary Ann Gailey (Bud), East Freedom; and Robert (Sarah Krug), Loretto;...

Lorilee C. Keefer

Lorilee C. Keefer

Mar 22, 2015

Keefer, Lorilee C., 64, Cresson, died March 22, 2015, at home. Born Jan. 3, 1951, in Cresson, daughter of the late Regis and Phyllis (Bruce) Sanker. Preceded in death by husband, Donald; granddaughter, Chanel Zitsch; brother, Fred; and brother-in-law, William Delozier Sr. Survived by daughter, Monic Zitsch (Tim); grandchildren: Capri Zitsch (Tom); and C.J. Kuny; great-grandson, Jayden Skupien; and sister,...

Sarah C. Lassak

Sarah C. Lassak

Mar 15, 2015

Lassak, Sarah C., 22, Brooksville, Florida, formerly of Cresson, died March 15, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Tampa. Born Oct. 4, 1992, in Altoona, daughter of Leonard and Cyndi (Nadolsky) Lassak. Survived by parents: Cyndi and Jeff Hoover, Cresson; Leonard and Lynn Lassak, Cresson; and daughter, London Lassak. Sister of Kristy Plazek (Joe), Cresson; Adam Lassak (Hope), Lilly; Renee Conrad, Loretto;...

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