All Obituaries

Joseph L. Ruffley 93 Gallitzin died April21, 2018 at Hillview Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born July 23, 1924 in Gallitzin the son of the late Francis and Mary (Lawn) Ruffley. Preceded in death by as son-in-law, Dennis Petyak, brothers Francis “Jake” William, John, James and sisters Marie Conrad and Gen Buck. Survived by his wife of 67 years the former Stella Wisk whom he married June 3, 1950 St. Patrick Catholic Church and these children; Kenneth (Nancy) –...

Rita A. Heiss 92 Ebensburg died April 11, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 20, 1925 in Munster Twp. daughter of the late Edward and Julia (Spinner) Willebran. Preceded in death by her husband Frank on Oct. 5, 2012, daughter Shirley Jean Anderson on Jan. 9, 2007 a sister Esther Nedimyer and a brother Raymond. Survived by her son-in-law John “Jay” (Lori Delgado) Anderson, grandchildren, Keith (Megan) Anderson and their children Carys and Cormac and Timothy (Brooke) Anderson...

Helen M. Kulick 83, Gallitzin died March 19, 2018 after an extended illness at her home. Born February 15, 1935 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Ulmanek) Novak. Preceded in death by her husband John J., a son David, daughter Elaine sister Cecelia Krawczyk and brothers John, Paul and Tom. Survived by her daughter Karen Kulick – Gallitzin, grandchildren, Mason Claar – Portage, Maegann Harris – FL, and Amanda Kulick – Shippensburg,...

Eugene E. Nileski 60, Gallitzin died unexpectedly March 15, 2018 in Lock Haven. Born March 30, 1957 in Altoona the son of Lawrence V. and Dolores H. (Quinn) Nileski. Preceded in death by his father and an infant brother Carl. Survived by his mother of Gallitzin, brothers and sisters, Duane – Gallitzin, Marlene (Patrick) Crane – Loretto, Beth Ann Nileski – Gallitzin and Lawrence – Altoona, nephews, Vincent, Abraham and Joshua, aunt and uncle Geraldine and Frank...

Francis L. McTavish Jr. 85, Major, USMC (Retired) Silver Springs, MD formerly of Gallitzin died peacefully March 12, 2018 in his son’s home in MD. Born April 24, 1932 in Lilly the son of the late Francis Sr. and Kathleen (Carrig) McTavish. Preceded in death by his wife the former Dona Rose Jackson, sons Francis L. “Monty” III. and Michael T. Survived by his children; Kevin (Kim), Michael (Vikki), Timothy (Maureen), Patrick, Kathleen, and Susan (Danny) Carter,...

Andrew C.” Andy” Lysic Jr. 79, Lilly died February 26, 2018 at his home. Born December 17, 1938 in Cresson the son of the late Andrew Sr. and Pauline (Urban) Lysic. Preceded in death by a brother John and sisters Helena (Mike) Infantino, Dorothea (Edward) Ferut, brothers-in-law Edward Pyo and Edward Geisbrecht. Survived by his wife the former Josephine Sibis whom he married November 20, 1965 and daughters Joanne (Andrew) – Regan - Lilly and Cathy (Phillip) Baker –...

Angeline T. Capriotti 92, Gallitzin died February 12, 2018 at Just Like Home, Cresson. Born April 1, 1925 in Bennington the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Gardinelle) Salpino. Preceded in death by her husband Dante on November 10, 2015, daughter-in-law Deborah Capriotti on May 4, 2016, sisters Mary Belluomo, Rose Ratchford, Jennie Berardinelli and Lucy Rubo, brothers Oscar, Anthony and Frank. Survived by her children, Dante Jr. (Mary Walker) – Chapin, SC, Dr. Thomas –...

Barry Surma 57, Gallitzin died February 9, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born October 17, 1960 in Warren, OH the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Dashner) Surma. Survived by his wife the former Rue Ann O’Donnell whom he married May 23, 1992 at St. Patrick Church and his children, Renee and John. Brother of Joe - Gallitzin, Michael - Revloc, and Tom (Kathy) – Duncansville and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Was Director of the Small Business Development Center at...

Irene “Peckie” Myers 92, Cresson died February 9, 2018 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 22,1925 in Cresson the daughter of the late Clifford A. and Ellie (Sheehan) Adams. Preceded in death by her husband George on April 23, 2011, 2 infants, brothers, Randall, Robert and Elwood and son-in-law Jim Nalisnick. Survived by children Arlene Nalisnick – Towanda and William (Theresa) – Ashville, grandchildren, Laura (Greg) Steele, Joyce Kuykendall,...

Fr. Colman McGarril, T.O.R., 91, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died January 30, 2018, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg after an illness.   He was born on July 4, 1926, in Kearney, New Jersey, and given the name John when he was baptized at St. Cecilia Church, Kearney. He was the son of John and Catherine (Murphy) McGarril.  He attended St. Cecilia Grade School and graduated from St. Cecilia High School on May 26,...