All Obituaries

Nellie J. Reagan 92 Gallitzin died December 9, 2018 at her home. Born November 18, 1926 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Mydra) Szynal. Preceded in death by her husband Robert “Eddie” on July 26, 1978, son, Robert “Bobbie” on May 22, 2016, sisters, Josephine Jaskulsky, Helen Seder, Stella DuBulis, Wanda Clauto, and Sophie Hall, brothers Walter, Steve Andrew, Edward also 2 infant brothers Frank and Raymond. Survived by her son Ron (Terry)- New...

Randy G. “Rimp” Mastalski 58, Altoona formerly of Gallitzin died November 10, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 10, 1960 in Altoona the son of the late Robert and Lois (Ratchford) Mastalski.  Preceded in death by sister Rachelle and brother Ralph and significant other Mary Beth Dodson. Survived by sisters and brothers; Ramona (David) Schrift, Robert (Mary), Renee (Wayne) Gluyes, Ronald (Kelly), Richard and Ruth Link, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins....

Raymond Allen “Dink” Montgomery 45, died October 26, 2018 in Cresson. Born December 5, 1972 in Altoona the son of the late William C. and Alice (Mickel) Montgomery. Preceded in death by a nephew Brian Stevens. Survived by his daughter Chelsey Montgomery, a granddaughter, Makenna, siblings; Bill, Anna, John, Diane, Sherry and Crystal, many nieces and nephews and best friend Tom Yingling. Dink enjoyed fishing, hunting, family get-togethers and visits with his best friend Tom. Most...

Mary J. Sprouse 94, Gallitzin died October 21, 2018 at Altoona Center for Nursing. Born April 24, 1924 in Bennington the daughter of the late John and Ida (Contamattio)   Merlini. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence P. on 12/28/2003, sisters, Beatrice Kunsman, Anne Ferrighetto and Laura Zabinski, brothers, Phillip, America, John and Robert. Survived by children; Lawrence Jr. (Catherine), Jeffrey, Cynthia Sprouse- Baker, Lisa and Victor, 19 grandchildren, 26...

Brother Lawrence J. Hilferty, T.O.R., 67, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died suddenly Thursday morning, October 11, 2018 at St. Francis Friary-Mt. Assisi, Loretto. He was born March 12, 1951 in Germantown, PA, and was baptized at Immaculate Conception Church, Philadelphia. He was the son of Lawrence and Miriam T. (McHale) Hilferty.  He attended St. Benedict Grade School, Philadelphia, and graduated from Bishop Mc Devitt...

Joann L. Lingafelt 58, Gallitzin died September 28, 2018 at her home. Born March 14, 1960 in Altoona the daughter of William & Dorothy (Tutko) Zajdel. Preceded in death by an infant son Robert and her father on Feb. 10, 1998. Survived by her husband David whom she married July 3, 1979 and her sons, David (Liz) and Scott, grandchildren, Kaytlin, Jordyn, Colin, Kali, Kohen, Kinfly and Khloe her mother, Dorothy, brothers and sister, David, Michael and Elaine and numerous aunts, uncles and...

Mary Deb Imler 68, Altoona died September 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 11, 1950 in Altoona the daughter of the late Daniel and Minnie (Lidwell) Little. Preceded in death by her husband, son Herbert Jr. on May 4, 1999. Survived by her children, Joy Imler (Chris Wheeler), Michelle Imler (Jalon Lane), Holly (Chris) Dorman, Joe Imler (Jennifer Worthy), grandchildren, Megan, Lauren and Aiden, Great Granddaughter, Taryn and brother and sisters, Daniel (Wanda) Little, Denise Little, Gail...

Betty M. Stafford 89, Cresson died September 13, 2018. Born August 4, 1929 in Gallitzin the daughter of James and Matilda (Marlett) Stafford. Preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Thomas and Donald and sister Genevieve (Sis)Conrad. Survived by her sister Dorothy Myers-Cresson and numerous nieces and nephews and longtime dear friends Violet and Frank Kowalski- Erie. A 1949 graduate of Gallitzin High School. Betty moved to Erie where she worked at Erie Technological for 28 years then retired...

John M. “Red” Nagle 97, Cresson died September 4, 2018 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born August 13, 1921 in Cresson the son of the late Dennis and Dorothy (Crooks) Nagle. Preceded in death by his wife the former Roberta “Bert’ Burgoon on December 11, 2012, brother, Lester and sisters, Anastasia Conrad, Helen Proudfit, Margaret and infant sister Regina. Survived by his children; Jack (Rita) – Gallitzin, Dennis – Cresson and Nancy (George) Handte –...

Ian M. McTavish 30 of Gallitzin died August 25, 2018 at his home. Born December 28, 1987 in Altoona the son of Jon and Carole (Klisiewicz) McTavish. Surviving are his parents, sisters, Lori (Don) Layo – Cresson, Lisa (Clayton) Spencer – Coupon and Sara (Jason) Davis – Roswell, GA, nieces and nephews, Tylor, Liam, Jonathan and Nora Layo and Taylor and Nyles Davis and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ian loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and was very...