OBITUARIES
George "Mouse" Miller
Apr 14, 2016
Miller, George Joseph "Mouse", 65, Cresson, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2016, after a five year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born January 15, 1951, in Cresson, son of the late George and Pauline Miller. Preceded in death by one sister. Survived by his wife, Cindy (Harris); children: Shawna Gailey (David), Altoona; Shanelle Farabaugh (Eric),...
Raymond D. Siatkowski
Apr 13, 2016
Siatkowski, Raymond D., 83, Cresson, died on Wednesday April 13, 2016. Born and raised in Swoyersville, Pa. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the Army in 1950, serving as a medical assistant in Korea, and then stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. After honorable discharge, he attended the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, graduating in 1953 and beginning a 34 year...
Dolores M. Courvina
Apr 5, 2016
Jan. 16, 1931 - April 5, 2016,Dolores Courvina, 85, Cresson, died Tuesday at home.She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Susan Budock Perry.Survived are three children: Cheryl Wheeler (Bruce) and Donald Courvina (Sandra Moschgat), both of Lilly, and Deborah Leberfinger of Cresson, with whom Dolores resided; 10 grandchildren: Bruce Wheeler (Tammy), Justin Wheeler (Kelly), Adam Wheeler (Brandi), April...
Matilda Dalpra Traino Creany
Mar 28, 2016
Matilda Dalpra Traino Creany. Rejoice with family and friends in the long life and loving memory of Matilda "Tillie" Traino Creany who went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2016, surrounded by her daughter Stephanie and son-in-law Louis Meola. She leaves us to join hands with beloved husbands, Joseph Traino of 42 years, and Mario Creany of 17...
William J. Pupo Jr
Mar 16, 2016
Pupo. William J. Jr., 63, Cresson, died March 16, 2016, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Born March 17, 1952, in Altoona, son of William J. Sr. and Rose Marie (McClure) Pupo. Preceded in death by mother; wife, Louise; and brother, Joseph. Survived by father, Cresson; siblings: James (Connie), Johnstown; Judy Laverick(Jim), Ebensburg; Nancy Vaughn(Jeff), Cresson; Susan Perehinec(Mike), Altoona; and Mary Beth...
Patricia Roseann Laney
Mar 13, 2016
Laney, Patricia Roseann "Pat", 79, Cresson, died March 13, 2016, at Golden Living Center-Hillview, Altoona. Born Feb. 26, 1937, in Portage Twp., daughter of the late Charles and Esther (Crum) Moyer. Preceded in death by husband, Norman Ford, on June 1, 1997, and infant grandson, Raymond. Survived by children; Jacqueline Rose(Richard), Windber; Norma Doorbal(Michael), Pensacola, Fla.; Mark Laney, Benscreek; Arlene...
James J. "Jim" Weise
Feb 14, 2016
Weise, James J. "Jim", 88, Merritt Island, Florida, passed away February 14, 2016, at his home, following a short, acute illness. Born Dec. 31, 1927, in Altoona, the fourth of six children of Charles A. and Regina M. (Miller) Weise. Preceded in death by sisters, Marguerite Latterner and Florence Kirby; and brothers, Charles F. "Chick" and Timothy R. Weise, all...
Pearl E. Nileski
Feb 4, 2016
Nileski, Pearl E., 90, Christiana, formerly of Cresson, died Feb. 4, 2016. Born August 26, 1925, in Revloc, daughter of the late G.W. and Margaret (Rickett) Mileskie. Preceded in death by son, Carl; former husband, Oscar; and sister, Germaine McGough. Survived by sons; Joseph, Paradise; and Ed, Sadsburyville; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Retired from the Deverau Foundation, Exton, after...
Elmer J. Schenk
Feb 1, 2016
Schenk, Elmer J., 88, Cresson, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 1, 2016. Born July 31, 1927, in Ebensburg, son of the late Vincent A. and Pearl C. (Wills) Schenk. Preceded in death by loving and wonderful wife, Harriet Ann (Kenny) Schenk; brothers, Francis, Fred, Merle, Walter, Ira; and sisters, Louise and Vera. Last surviving member of immediate family. Survived...
James R. "Smitty" Bollman
Jan 25, 2016
Bollman, James R. "Smitty", 81, Cresson, died Jan. 25, 2016, at Martha Manor, Lilly. Born Aug. 18, 1934, in Portage, son of the late William and Esther Bollman. Preceded in death by wife, Patricia, on June 30, 2013; son, David; George and Alice Smith, who raised Smitty; and siblings, Helen and Jack. Survived by children: Kimberly Barto(Vince Myers), Wilmore; and...
Doris Irene Reilly
Jan 22, 2016
Doris Irene (Brubaker) Reilly, 97, Cresson, passed away Jan. 22, 2016, at UPMC Altoona. She was the widow of Francis "Brownie" Reilly, who passed away Jan. 10, 1992. She was born Nov. 22, 1918, in Sankertown, the last surviving child of the late Walter and Gladys (Cornelius) Brubaker. Preceded in death by sisters, Lois Mentch and Hulda Stephens; brothers, William,...
Rhoda G. Howe
Jan 10, 2016
Howe, Rhoda G., 88, DuBois, formerly of Cresson, died Jan. 10, 2016, at DuBois Hospital. Born Oct. 20, 1927, in Wehrum, daughter of the late Daniel and Nellie (Selders) Rager. Preceded in death by husband, Francis, on April 12, 1981; brothers Melvin, William, Raymond, James, Paul, and three infant brothers and two infant sisters. Survived by children: Rev. Richard P....
Lundberg, Deanna G.
Jan 9, 2016
Lundberg, Deanna G., 77, Lilly, died Jan. 9, 2016, at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown. Born March 12, 1938, in Altoona, daughter of the late Blair and Gertrude (Chirdon) Durbin. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond M. "Red" Lundberg Sr. on Jan. 15, 2010, and her brothers and sisters. Survived by children: Raymond M. Jr.(Cindy), Lilly; Greg(Mary), Lilly; and Kathie Lundberg...
Clarence A. James
Dec 29, 2015
James, Clarence A., 82, Cresson, died Dec. 29, 2015, at home. Born Feb. 20, 1933, in Custer, Michigan, son of the late Ray and Mary (Harvey) James. Preceded in death by son, Richard Samuel; son-in-law, Douglas Campbell; one great-grandson; six brothers and two sisters; father and mother-in-law, Ray and Dorothy Patterson; and brothers-in-law: Ray F. Jr., Richard and Rodger Patterson....
Roberta M. "Berta" Vermeulen
Dec 22, 2015
Vermeulen, Roberta M. "Berta", 78, Cresson, died Dec. 22, 2015, at Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg. Born April 14, 1937, in Cresson, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Eberhart) Boland. Preceded in death by husband, George A. Sr. on Feb. 6, 2013; sister, Carol Jean Beers; and two great-grandsons, Nathan and Liam Wagner. Survived by children: George A. Jr.(Donna Skiles), Lancaster;...
Annie A. Michina
Dec 5, 2015
Michina, Annie A., 62, Cresson, died Dec. 5, 2015, at home. Born Oct. 12, 1953, in Germany, daughter of the late Arthur and Violet (White) Smith. Preceded in death by brother, Arnie. Survived by husband, Dennis J. Sr., whom she married Sept. 3, 1971; sons: Scott Michina (girlfriend, Amy Carruthers), Hollidaysburg; and D.J. Michina (Bridget Sorichetti), Cresson; grandchildren: Sarah Michina,...
Mary Theresa Wivell
Dec 3, 2015
Wivell, Mary Theresa, 65, Cresson, died Dec. 2, 2015, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. Born Oct. 15, 1950, in Cresson, daughter of the late Robert W. Sr. and Mary J. (Illig) Gailey. Preceded in death by sister, Josephine. Survived by husband, Stephen, whom she married Oct. 7, 2000; and siblings: Peggy Broad (James M. Sr.); Robert W. Gailey Jr. (Mary Ellen...
Mary M. Zachesky
Dec 2, 2015
Zachesky, Mary M., 93, Cresson, passed away Dec. 2, 2015, at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Born Aug. 15, 1922, in Portage, daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Demchak) Mandichak. Preceded in death by husband, Clement "Curly"; son, Raymond "Butch"; great-granddaughter, Faith Jordan Zelaya; son-in-law, Thomas Shultz; sisters, Helen Grunza and Ann Darden; and brothers, Michael, John, George, Joseph and...
Anita L. Baker
Nov 17, 2015
Baker, Anita L., 69, Cresson, died Nov. 17, 2015, at UPMC Altoona. Born March 3, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Smith) Millard. Survived by children: Janeen LeComte, Cresson; and Michael (Rebecca) Baker, Portage; grandchildren: Jacob, Gloria and Olivia LeComte; and Noah and Nicholas Baker; and brothers: Lyle (Trish) Millard, Frenchville, Pa.; and Bruce (Willa)...
Jane Elizabeth Zimmerman
Nov 15, 2015
Zimmerman, Jane Elizabeth, 73, Cresson, died Nov. 15, 2015, at home of her sister, Catherine Eckenrode. Born Jan. 14, 1942, the first child of the late Fred and Jane (McCaffrey) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Michael and Donald. Survived by siblings: Terry, Warrenton, Va.; Catherine, Cresson; Patricia, Woodbridge, Va.; and Christopher, Cresson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...
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