All Obituaries

Ernest “Ray” Kephart 88, Gallitzin died March 23, 2020 at his home. Born February 6, 1932 in Coalport the son of the late Ernest W. and Beatrice (Maines) Kephart. Preceded in death by his wife the former Theresa Healy on December 6, 2013, daughter Jeanne on February 17, 2020, sons Joseph on August 9, 1980, Ernest “Ray” on November 6, 1994 and Michael on March 26, 2006, brothers Fred and Eugene. Survived by daughters; Patty (Jim) Derosa, Mary Ellen Urbanek, Ann Graeff,...

Roderick Perry Nelson, 90, passed away March 16, 2020 at his home in Sterling, VA surrounded by his loving family following declining health in the last few years. Born June 17, 1929 in Gallitzin, Pa, the son of the late Oliver and Gladys (Troxell) Nelson, he primarily resided in Fairfax and Sterling, VA during his adult life. Preceded in death by a sister Nancy Hawkins. He leaves his wife of 65 years, JoAnn (Anslinger) Nelson, whom he married Nov. 6, 1954; his son, Timothy Nelson and his...

On March 13, 2020, at the age of 68, Christine M. (Taddei) Radomsky passed on peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. Christine’s death followed a nine-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  Christine was preceded in death by her father, Pasquale Taddei, and her mother, Lucy (Buccella) Taddei. Christine is survived by her husband John Radomsky of Virginia; her children, Stephen (Payton) Radomsky, Cynthia Radomsky and her partner Grant Harlan, and Stephanie (Carlos) Herrera all...

Edward K. Roudybush “Duckkiller” 66, Gallitzin died March 13, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born August 17,1953 in Kittanning the son of the late Vernon and JoAnn (Stewart) Roudybush. Survived by his wife the former Josie DeGol whom he married October 14, 1972 at St. Patrick Church, Gallitzin, children Diane Lee (Ray Driskel), Suzanne Riley, Edward Jr., and Vicki Roudybush (Travis Slattery), grandchildren, JoAnna Moreland, Dalton Lee, Marissa Lee, Jaden and Lauren Riley and Dominic...

Theresa Feltenberger 78, Gallitzin died March 13,2020 in Altoona due to medical complications. Born Jan. 18, 1942 in Tunnelhill the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Plowman) Kroskey. Preceded in death by Linda Eger. Survived by her husband of 58 years Donald whom she married July 1, 1961 at St. Patrick Church and in recent years her role was taking care of her husband, she did so proudly, never wanting to ask for help, also a son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Bonnie Feltenberger...

Donald C. Booterbaugh 97, Cresson died March 1, 2020 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. Born November 12, 1922 in Amsbry the son of the late Manuel and Pearl (Pugh) Booterbaugh. Preceded in death by wife the former Mae Jewart on Feb. 1976, son Donald Jr. on Nov. 1947, grandchildren, Heather Pierce and Bobby Joe Miller and great-granddaughter Miranda Felus, son-in-law Stephen Felus, sister Margaret Talarico and brother Ted. Survived by children, Shelia (Robert) Ault, Bonnie (Bob) Miller, Donna...

Robert A. Shyrock 84, Gallitzin died February 29, 2020 at home. Born Jan. 28, 1936 in Tunnelhill the son of the late Joseph w. and Stella (Regella) Shyrock. Preceded in death by a sister Josephine Squashic and brother Joseph. Survived by his wife the former Cynthia S. Sanders whom he married July 7, 1962 at St. Patrick Church, a son Robert and daughter Susan (Brian) Snyder, sister and brother-in-law Carol and Tom Larkin, sister-in-law Judy Shyrock and numerous nieces and nephews. A 1954...

Joyce Lang, Cresson died peacefully February 25,2020. She was born May 31, 1931 in Altoona the daughter of the late Walter and Ida Mae (O’Neil) Skagerberg. Preceded in death by her brother James, sister, Maxine and nephew Jeffrey Chambers. Survived by her husband H.C. Lang whom she married June 16,1956 in Cresson and their four children, H. Connell Jr – Denver, CO, Philip M. – Oxford, Suzanne Lang – Hughesville, MD and Melissa Taylor – Denver, CO, grandchildren...

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Johnston 66, Boise, ID formerly of Gallitzin died February 21,2020 in Idaho. Born October 24, 1953 in Altoona the daughter of the late James and Geraldine (Hughes) McConnell. Preceded in death by her husband James on August 9, 2004 and sister Shirley Delozier. Survived by children Patricia McConnell (Roy), Jamie McConnell, Wanda Johnston and Patrick (Jeannette) Johnston, grandchildren, Kristine (Jarren) Hatfield, Harley Pigza (fiance Jordan Emerson),...

Jeanne M. Kephart “Jeanne Beanie” 59, died February 17, 2020 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born June 20, 1960 in Altoona the daughter of Ernest “Ray” and Theresa (Healy) Kephart. Preceded in death by her mother on December 6,2013, brothers Joseph on August 9, 1980, Ernest “Ray” on November 6, 1994 and Michael on March 26, 2006. Survived by her father, sisters, Patty (Jim) Derosa, Mary Ellen Urbanek, Ann Graeff, Denise (Ken) Hite, Theresa (Joe)...