Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Patricia J. Miller
Mrs. Patricia J. Miller, age 80, a guest at Epworth Manor, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. at the Manor. She was born April 15, 1928 in Tyrone, the daughter of Angus R. and Laura Mae Gibson Miller. She was married to Wayne E. Miller who preceded her in death February 12, 1979. She is survived by four children - Samuel D. (Denise E.) Snyder of Bellefonte, Patricia A. Walls of Port Matilda and Robert (Dianna) Miller of Bald Eagle and Michael Wayne Miller of Huntingdon. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was the last of her immediate family.
Prior to retirement, she was employed by the General Services Administration in Philadelphia.
A memorial service for Patricia J. Miller will be held at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home Inc. on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Michelle Sommerville officiating. Private interment will made at the convenience of the family.
William E. Skelton, Sr.
William E. Skelton, Sr., 71, of 320 W. 15th St., Tyrone, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at his residence.
He was born July 1, 1937 in Tyrone, a son of the late Delmer Clyde and Wilmina L. (Wiser) Skelton.
He was married August 1, 1958 to Marie Roxanne Renney.
He is survived by his wife of Tyrone, a son William E. Skelton, Jr. (Robbyn) of Tyrone, daughters Denise A Hewitt (Mike) of Crawford, Texas, Marjorie L. Tangeman (James) and Dawnett M. Matley (Gary) of Tyrone.
Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A brother Robert L. Skelton of Tyrone; sisters Carol L. Parks of Bald Eagle and Georgeanna Weston of Tyrone.
There are several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers Delmer C. Skelton, Jr. and Donald Skelton, a sister Dolores Skelton and a grandson Bailey Skelton.
He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, a graduate of Tyrone Area High School in 1955 and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He always enjoyed family and friends.
He was retired from P.P. Glass Industries after many years service.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Rev. Dennis Gable officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery, Snyder Twp.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Harry Miles Groce
Harry Miles Groce, age 61, of 310 W. 11th Street, Tyrone, PA, died September 19, 2008. He was born July 15, 1947 in West Chester, PA to Joseph B. and Anna Margaret (Gorley) Groce.
Surviving are two daughters: Katie Groce and Susan Groce, both of Bellwood and one son, Matthew Rice.
He was a carpenter. He was a graduate of West Chester High School and Williamson Trade School. He was in the U.S. Navy, Sea Bees during the Vietnam Conflict.
He was a member of American Legion Post of Tyrone.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 4 at the American Legion, Tyrone.
Richard Francis Egge
Richard Francis Egge, age 62, of New York City, and a native of Birmingham, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in New York City. He was born March 3, 1946 in Birmingham, the son of the late James Elmore Egge and Mary Leanore Keith Egge, a guest at the New York Veterans Home in Jamaica, Long Island, NY. He was raised by his grandparents, Chester and Ethel Keith of Birmingham. In addition to his mother, he is survived by an uncle and aunt, David and Mary Lou Keith of Birmingham and aunts Theo Keith of Warriors Mark and Lucinda Smith of Mill Hall. Also surviving are several cousins and their families.
He was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1964 and, prior to retirement, was employed by Meredith Publishing Corp. of New York City. He was a member of the Birmingham Presbyterian Church where, for a number of years, he served as church organist.
Funeral services were under the direction of the Horne and Dannicker Funeral Home, New York City. Interment was made in Rosemont Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Birmingham Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. with the Reverend Paul Bottenfield officiating.
Kimberly Dawn Ashby
Kimberly Dawn Ashby, 43, of 4104 Warriors Mark Path, Warriors Mark, Pa. died Friday, September 19, 2008 at her residence after a long battle with Melanoma.
Kim was born March 12, 1965 in Philipsburg, Pa. a daughter of Raymond and Marlene (Gallo) Middleton.
She was married October 29, 1988 to John S. Ashby who survives in Warriors Mark, along with daughters Samantha Mae Ashby and Kelly Raye Ashby.
She is also survived by parents Ray and Marlene Middleton of Philipsburg; sister Krista Middleton of State College; grandmother Leah Middleton of Denver, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Willard Middleton of Philipsburg; her maternal grandfather John Gallo.
The couple started their married life in Warriors Mark soon after marriage and after residences in Kratzierville, Pa., Columbus, Ohio, Chardon, Ohio, Sinking Springs, Pa., and Richmond, Va., they returned to Warriors Mark to be close to family and friends. Kim graduated from State College Area High School in 1983 and Cazenovia College in New York with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. Kim worked at Penn State at the Center for Childhood Obesity Research Lab. She enjoyed her work and all the people she worked with. Kim was an involved mother who always had time for her daughters’ activities as well as school work. She often traveled to see her daughters’ cheer and play soccer and enjoyed Tyrone High School football. She was a true blue Penn State fan and enjoyed tailgating with good friends. She loved antiques and old houses, and spent many hours decorating the family home in any newly found treasure. She helped her husband with his antique business for many years. She loved holidays and would have multiple trees throughout the house for Christmas, and her decorating would do justice in any holiday magazine. She lived life with zest and enjoyed family and friends.
She was an active member in the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church, as well as past president of Tyrone Girls Varsity Soccer Boosters. She was a blessing to her family and friends.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., 1200 Lincoln Ave., Tyrone, Pa. on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The casket will be closed.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Warriors Mark United Methodist Church, 1340 Centre Line Road, Warriors Mark with Rev. Peggy J. Bonsell officiating. Private interment will be at Grays Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kim’s memory to Bob Perks Cancer Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 313, State College, Pa. 16804.
Mary D. Paulhamus
On September 18, 2008 Mary D. Paulhamus died after a lengthy illness at St. Elizabeth Nursing Center in Baltimore, MD. She was the daughter of the late James C. Davis and Marie Gherrity of Tyrone, PA.
Mrs. Paulhamus was an honor’s graduate of Hood College in Frederick, MD and held an artist’s diploma of music in New York. She served on the facilities of Hood College and of St. John’s elementary and high schools.
She is pre-deceased by her husband, Major Edward B. Paulhamus, her daughter, Catherine W. Paulhamus, and one granddaughter, Natalie E. Paulhamus.
She is survived by her daughter, Marie S. Paulhamus and son, Thaddeus Paulhamus, and one granddaughter, Namara Mary Elkattan.
Relatives and friends may visit the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd., Arbutus, MD 21227 on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Baltimore, MD beginning at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow on Wednesday, September 25, 2008 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Tyrone, PA at 1:30 p.m.
Larry Paul Reese
Larry Paul Reese, 63, of 986 Reese Road, Warriors Mark, died Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born November 25, 1944 at Philipsburg, Pa. a son of Anna H. (Shirk) and the late Paul C. Reese.
He attended the Tyrone Area High School and served in the US Navy.
He married Carol Skupine of Coalport, Pa. He was employed by Earthmovers and later retired from Conrail Railroad.
Surviving are his wife, Carol; daughter, Sherry L. Reese; son, Steve P. Reese; grandson, Kip C. Gault, all of Warriors Mark; his mother, Anna H. Reese of Tyrone and brothers Joseph M. Reese of Tyrone and James L. Reese of Altoona. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul C. Reese and grandson, Tylor “Jake” Reese.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 19, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Interment will be at Bald Eagle Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and one hour before the service on Friday.
Joy K. (Smith) Peters
Joy K. (Smith) Peters, 58, of 62 Duff Dr., Altoona, died Thursday evening, September 11, 2008 at the Altoona Regional Health System-Altoona Hospital Campus after a brief illness.
She was born June 3, 1950 in Northwood, Snyder Twp., PA, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Jessie Anna (Estright) Smith.
She is survived by daughters Misti Pighetti (Tony) of Tyrone and Lisa Kensinger (Larry) of Altoona.
Grandchildren Kirk and Kyle Kensinger.
Two brothers and one sister: Daniel “Fisher” Smith of Tyrone, Jack M. Smith of Sandy Ridge and Nancy A. Walk of Spring, Texas.
There are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Dunkel and Mary Lou “Toni” Smith, and brothers William Smith and Donald R. Smith.
She was a graduate of Tyrone Area High School in 1968 and enjoyed crafts, playing cards, an avid collector of angels, and time with her family and grandchildren.
She was employed for the past 29 years in Environmental Services at the Bon Secour Campus of the Altoona Regional Health System.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Rev. Patricia Gable officiating. Interment will be at Bald Eagle Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday one hour before the 3 p.m. service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Blair Co. Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 1004 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
Bryson Aaron Smith
Bryson Aaron Smith, a son of William Smith Jr. and Kyley Hand of Tyrone died at birth on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Altoona Regional Health System-Altoona Hospital Campus.
Surviving are grandparents Teresa Hand of Grazierville, William Smith Sr. of Tyrone, great-grandparents Donna and Clayton Walk of Tyrone, Sherwood Smith of Grazierville, a great-great-grandmother Ethel Walk of Tyrone, an aunt Melissa Hand Flick and uncles Doni Flick, Aaron Smith and Cody Smith.
He was preceded in death by a grandmother Jackie Smith.
Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Blair Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by the Feller Memorial Home.
Mabel V. Bresler
Mabel V. Bresler, age 97, of the Golden Living Center-HAIDA in Hastings, formerly of Pennsylvania Furnace, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Hastings.
She was born in Pennsylvania Furnace on June 20, 1911, the daughter of Winfield (Scott) Bresler and Lydia (Barto) Bresler.
She was never married.
Surviving is one brother, Roy M. Bresler of Graysville, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Gates and Elsie Thomas; and one brother, Adison Bresler.
Ms. Bresler was a graduate of State College High School and a graduate of Lock Haven State Teachers College, with a degree in Elementary Education. She first taught at the Marengo one room school house and then, for 30-plus years, she taught second grade at the Ferguson Elementary School in Pine Grove Mills.
She was a member of the Gatesburg Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Gatesburg Lutheran Church with Reverend Susan Williamson. Burial will be at Gatesburg Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gatesburg Lutheran Church, 1924 West Gatesburg Road, Warriors Mark, PA 16877.
Funeral arrangements are by the Bruce E. Cox Funeral Home in Warriors Mark.
