Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bruce Bryan Wallace
August 23, 2005
Bruce Bryan Wallace of Pipersville passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 13, 2005.
He was 40.
He was the devoted husband of Jennifer Wallace and the loving father of five children, Robert, William, Benjamin, Bryan and Elizabeth.
He and his wife had operated a landscaping business for 10 years.
Bruce enjoyed many activities, which included horse racing and breeding thoroughbreds. His greatest passion in life was spending time with his wife and family.
Bruce was an inspiring father, husband and friend. He not only coached his sons in various sports, but also coached wrestling in Line Mountain, Pennridge and later at Palisades High School. Throughout his life, he continued to work with and inspire many individuals, young and old alike.
He was born and raised in Tyrone, Blair County. He graduated from Tyrone Area High School in 1983. While attending Tyrone High, Bruce was two-time PIAA state wrestling champion, who went on to be inducted into the Tyrone Wrestling Hall of Fame. He continued his education at Bloomsburg University, where he achieved his master’s degree in education.
In addition to his wife and children, Bruce is survived by his brothers and sisters and by many friends who will deeply miss his hardworking, loving, fun and kind attitude toward others.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wallace Children’s Fund, c/o Univest Bank, P.O. Box 446, Plumsteadville, Pa 18949.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Donahue Funeral Home, Ottsville.
Ray E. Stringer, II
August 22, 2005
Ray E. Stringer, II, 43, of 2055 Adams Ave., Tyrone, died at 2:24 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2005 at Conemaugh Hospital E.R., Johnstown.
He was born April 22, 1962 in Tyrone, a son of Donald E. and Carol L. (Jones) Stringer.
He was formerly married to Windy Malmstrom.
He is survived by a son Benjamin E., a daughter Heather Marie and his mother Carol L. Stringer, all of Tyrone.
Also, four brothers: Donald E. Stringer, Jr. and William D. Stringer of Tyrone; Richard C. Stringer of Duncansville and Timothy A. Stringer of Julian.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Stringer, Sr. August 25, 1989.
He was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School in 1980. He was Chief of the Neptune Fire Company, Tyrone, since 1990; was a member of the Hookies Fire Company and the Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Assn. along with several other volunteer fire organizations. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed walks in the woods.
He was employed at P.P.G. Industries, Tipton for the past three years and previously at Westvaco Corp. for seven years and the New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Tyrone, with Rev. Tim Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Franklinville Cemetery with fireman’s procession honors.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral, Inc., Tyrone, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., reserving 6 to 7 p.m. for fire company representatives only.
The casket will be closed by request.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Ray’s honor be made to the Neptune Fire Co., 1701 Lincoln Ave., Tyrone.
Bettie Mae McCartney
August 19, 2005
Mrs. Bettie Mae McCartney, 81, formerly of Bellwood, and a resident of Epworth Manor since Nov. 8, 2004, died at 5:02 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the manor.
She was born August 14, 1924 in Bellwood, the daughter of Calvin F. and Cordelia Elizabeth (Smith) Dunn.
She was married March 1, 1944 in Bellwood to Luther Donald McCartney.
She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Linda K. Bowers of Tyrone; a grandson, Eric G. Bowers of Pittsburgh and three grandsons and one granddaughter in Lancaster.
She was preceded in death by a brother, James C. Dunn of Erie.
She was a member of the Bellwood Grace Lutheran Church.
She was a graduate of Bellwood High School in 1941, and was active in the Tyrone Senior Center for the past 11 years.
She retired July 1, 1984 as a secretary in the Bellwood High School Business Office after 18 years service, and had also worked at Sylvania Electric in Altoona.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 21, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Rev. Norman E. Huff officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Blair Senior Services or to the Home Nursing Hospice Care, 201 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, Pa. 16601.
Mrs. Esther L. Ormsby
August 19, 2005
Mrs. Esther L. Ormsby, 83, a resident of Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone, died at 8:55 p.m., Wed., Aug. 17, 2005 at the Epworth Manor.
She was born Jan. 20, 1922 in Sandy Ridge, PA, the daughter of William Edgar and Mary L. (Pfoutz) Cites.
She married Richard F. Ormsby on Jan. 21, 1939 at Cumberland, MD.
She is survived by her husband and three children: Turann Golter (Jerry of Shippensburg; Richard F. Ormsby, Jr. (Marilyn) of Warwick, RI; Sherry Hoffman (Chris) of Hollidaysburg and 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dean Cites.
She was a member of the Tyrone Wesley United Methodist Church and was formerly active in the A.A.R.P. and the Tyrone Hospital Aux.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family gatherings.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone with the Rev. Dennis Gable officiating. Interment will follow at Bald Eagle Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Tyrone Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Barbara E. Willson
December 13, 2004
Mrs. Barbara E. Willson, 64, of 502 Martin Street, Bellwood died early Friday morning, December 10, 2004 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born January 8, 1940 in Bellwood, a daughter of the late Wesley Kahl and Verna M. (Holes) Hescox. She married Kent R. Willson on June 6, 1959 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Bellwood.
Mrs. Willson is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years; beloved daughters: Kimber W. Kerns and her husband Carl of Bellwood and Kelly W. Varsho and her husband David of Altoona; grandchildren: Spencer and Alicia Varsho and Cory, Cole and Kenna Willson-Kerns; sisters: Delores Irvin and husband Joe of Bellwood and Diane Daniels and husband Robert of Starkville, MS.
She retired in 1994 as traffic manager at WTAJ Television, Altoona, with 37 years service. She was the first Christmas Carol for WFBG Broadcasting.
Mrs. Willson was the owner and founder of B-Unique Resale Boutique in Bellwood.
She was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Bellwood and also attended the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bellwood.
Mrs. Willson was a 1957 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School.
She was a member of the Business Professional Women, Bellwood, and Order of The Eastern Star, Tyrone Chapter. She was a general contributor to the Parkinsons Foundation.
Mrs. Willson served two terms on the Bellwood Borough Council.
She enjoyed garage sales, auctions, yard sales and shopping and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at the Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Alexy and Rev. Peggy Bonsell officiating.
Interment at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood. In remembrance of Barbara, memorial contributions may be made to the Home Nursing Agency/Hospice, 201 Chestnut Ave., Altoona.
Cleofe C. Lusardi
January 28, 2005
Cleofe C. Lusardi, 95, formerly of Hollidaysburg and Harrisburg, died early Wednesday morning, January 26, 2005 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.
She was born January 25, 1910, in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late James L. and Louisa (Zazzali) Lusardi.
Miss Lusardi was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
She retired as a private secretary to a department head in the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Harrisburg.
Miss Lusardi graduated from St. Michael’s Catholic School commercial course.
She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and playing cards.
Surviving are three brothers: James L. of Hollidaysburg, Primo of Tyrone and Herman of Pittsburgh; 12 nieces and nephews and a number of grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Ligia and Nurea and three brothers: Cornelius, Remus and Alex.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sorge Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg, where a vigil service will be held at 3:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at noon Saturday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, by Monsignor William E. Shultz. Committal at Green Lawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg.
Jack Blair Cupper
January 24, 2005
Jack Blair Cupper, 84, of Fredericksburg, Texas and Tyrone, Pennsylvania, died Monday November 22, 2004 in Fredericksburg. He is survived by his wife Carol Royston Cupper now residing in Fredericksburg, and five children, Carol Quin (Tony) of British Columbia, Canada, Pamela Emich (Barry) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Greg Cupper (Page) of Seattle, Washington, David Cupper (Yamaya) of British Columbia, Canada and Karen Jenkins of Austin, Texas, as well as seven grandchildren (Annie and Peter Martin, Sean and Nicole Houseal, Shannon Cupper, and Michael and Jake Acosta), his new great-grandson namesake (Jack Houseal) and many other loving friends and family members, including Marilyn Waggoner and Lillian Royston.
Born in Tyrone, Jack began his work life on steam locomotives, later serving as a radio repairman and broadcast engineer, and as a civilian electronics employee at U.S. Air Force bases in Harrisburg and San Antonio until he retired. Jack had a lifelong love of writing poetry, gardening, bird watching, ham radio chatting and, most of all, portraying the beauty of nature in his many paintings. A life-long active conservationist, Jack was fervently committed to the preservation of nature--this was reflected in his writing and in his oil and acrylic paintings which hang in many states and countries. His column “Painting Along with Jack” ran in the Fredericksburg newspaper from the late 1970s to the early 90s.
Jack and his wife Carol were members of the Unitarian Church in Kerrville Texas, the National Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, and other conservation organizations.
Jack was a champion of the Tioga and Potter Counties’ Audubon Society, having served actively as a director and energetic participant in many chapter activities. He painted “Eagle in the Canyon” then sold it, donating the proceeds to Audubon. For years he administered the Forrest Watkins Memorial Fund which supported and encouraged environmental education in young people locally. He was a founder, in 1987, of the Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group, one of the earliest and most recognized watershed organizations in the state, involved in protecting the integrity of waters and the environment in the region.
A Celebration of Jack’s life was held at his home on Saturday, November 27. Donations in his memory may be made to the Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group or Tiadaghton Audubon Society. The family and Carol’s address is 902 East Austin Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. Jack will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Onah E. Miller
January 8, 2005
Mrs. Onah E. Miller, 83, of Box 60, Tyrone RR 2, died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 5, 2005 at her home.
She was born Aug. 5, 1921 in Tyrone, a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Ida Pearl (Kerlin) Wilson. She married Walter C. Miller on Nov. 26 in Mexico, PA. He died on June 17, 1988.
Surviving are a son: Kahl W. of Bellwood; two daughters: Sherrell A. Whiteford and Trina J. Geyer, both of Bellwood; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; two brothers: Joseph Dudley Wilson, Jr. and Donald Wilson, both of Tyrone; three sisters: Margaret Cunningham of Tyrone, Becky Baum of Altoona and Glenna Peck of Norristown.
She was preceded in death by a daughter: Nanette, a grandson: Shawn P. Miller and a sister: Anna Jane Etters.
Mrs. Miller retired as a nurse’s aide at Epworth Manor, Tyrone with 10 years of service.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Altoona.
Mrs. Miller was an avid reader.
At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment at Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood.
Arrangements by Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.
