All Obituaries

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...

Joseph Edward “Josie” Kent, 72, of Gallitzin, passed away August 18th, 2018 at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 6, 1945 in Gallitzin son of the late Earle and Irene (Halasz) Kent. He was preceded in death by brothers Earl, James, Douglas, Robert, and Gary and sisters Cheryl Leyo and Beverly Glass and Deborah.  Surviving are his children: Melissa (John) Long of Loretto and Shawn (Lisa) Kent of Altoona; five...

Gregory Scott Taddy 47, Arizona formerly of Gallitzin died August 7, 2018 in Arizona. Born March 4, 1971 in Altoona the son of Ronald and Bonnie Taddy. Preceded in death by his mother, step-mother Barb and brother Bill Davis. Survived by his father, a son Cody and a daughter Courtney, 2 grandsons, brothers, Bill and Michelle Taddy, Bud and Kenzie Davis, Ben and Chrisa Davis and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 1pm until time of Funeral Service at 2pm Tuesday...

Gregory Scott Taddy 47 Arizona formerly of Gallitzin died August 7, 2018 in Arizona. Born March 4, 1971 in Altoona the son of Ronald and Bonnie Taddy. Preceded in death by his mother, step-mother Barb and brother Bill Davis. Survived by his father, a son Cody and a daughter Courtney, 2 grandsons, brothers, Bill and Michelle Taddy, Bud and Kenzie Davis, Ben and Chrisa Davis and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received from 1pm until time of Funeral Service at 2pm Tuesday...

  Fr. Patrick George, T.O.R., 89, formerly Fr. Isadore, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died early Saturday morning, June 30, at St. Francis Friary-Mt. Assisi, Loretto.  He was born on May 9, 1929, in Pitcairn and was the son of the late James & Loretta (Kintz) George.   He was Baptized at St. Michael Church, Pitcairn on May 29, 1929.   He attended Patton Township Elementary School and graduated from...