All Obituaries

Betty Dixon, 88, formerly of Hormtown and Beechwoods area, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Hillview Healthcare in Altoona. She was born February 9, 1930, to the late Harold & Genevieve (Naugle) Davie in Fair Oaks, PA. Betty is married to Floyd N. Dixon, who survives in Altoona.  She had worked in the maternity ward at Maple Ave. Hospital for many years. She was a member of Emerickville Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and baking. In addition to her...

Marlene Delree Bloom, 69, Stump Creek, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018, at her residence after a short illness. She was born March 29, 1949 in DuBois, PA. She is the daughter of the late Joseph & Angeline (Colosanto) Tabone. She married Donald Bloom on March 5, 1974, he survives in Stump Creek. Marlene is also survived by a daughter Louise Diana Westcott of Stump Creek, four sisters, Christine Liberti of Buffalo, Josephine (Fred) Nichols of Westville, Mary (James) Deters of...

Charlotte Ann (Justham) Sanko, 78, Sykesville, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Christ the King Manor after a lengthy illness. She was born October 7, 1939 in Sykesville, PA, the daughter to the late Fred & Jennie (Torrelli) Justham.  She was a graduate of Sykesville High School. Charlotte previously worked as a bartender at the Sykesville American Legion and a waitress at both Momma’s Diner in Sykesville and the Bobette Diner. She enjoyed spending time with family,...

Christina I. (Nee Tabone) Liberti, passed away October 5, 2018. She was born April 21, 1940 in Soldier, PA, Daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Colosanto) Tabone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Silvio Liberti of Anversa, in Abruzzo Italy. They were married for 50 years.  Her beloved sisters, Patricia Roy, Marlene Bloom, and an infant brother Joseph John Tabone.  Christina will be greatly missed by her son Joseph (Jackie) Liberti,...

Emeline Santell Kerr, 23, DuBois, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born December 9, 1994, in DuBois, the daughter of the late Edward Kerr and Vicky Heilbrun who survives in DuBois. In addition to her mother, Emeline is also survived by a sister Shawna-Sue Crytser of DuBois, a brother Sgt. Edward D. Sines, jr. of Johnstown, two uncles Carl (Cheryl) Heilbrun of Grampian and Ricky (Dee) Heilbrun of North Carolina, three nieces and four...

Homer L. Vance, 88, Punxsutawney, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at Mulberry Square Elder Care in Punxy after a lengthy illness. He was born January 28, 1930, in Rochester, a son of the late Homer Clenden & Eva (Reader) Vance. Homer was a “1949” graduate of Falls Creek High School. After graduation he joined the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Homer was a Truck Driver for most of his life until retirement. He is survived by three children, Toni Ann Knouse of...

Maria C. Dodd, 88, DuBois, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Penn Highlands Healthcare. She was born September 4, 1929, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Raphael & Ersilia (Esposito) Conte. Maria was married to Robert E. Dodd, Sr., he survives in DuBois. Maria is also survived by two sons Robert E. Dodd, Jr. and Tony (Katherine) Dodd both of DuBois and five grandchildren. Maria was a homemaker most of her life. She loved the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, playing BINGO,...

John Joseph Loss, 69, Sykesville, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois. He was born October 8, 1948 in DuBois, PA. He was the son of the late John Loss & Bernice (Kengersky) Loss-Benton. John made his home with his lifelong companion Laurie Conrad, who preceded him in death in 2007. John was a “1966” Graduate of DAHS. He was a mechanic in the engine room of ships while enlisted in the US Navy. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator...

Gary Wayne Rankin, 64, of DuBois passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. He was born September 29, 1953 in Sharon, PA, the son of the late Harry and Irene (Cassidy) Rankin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Moldovan. He was a graduate of DuBois Area High School. He was a skilled craftsman. After his retirement he enjoyed all things outdoors and spent most of his time with his grandchildren. He is well loved and will be greatly missed. Gary is survived by three...

William B. Havlichek, 71, DuBois, formerly of Fairmont, WV, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1946, in Fairmont, WV. He was the son of the late John & Betty (Maple) Havlichek. He was married to Carolyn (Hopson) Havlichek who preceded him in death in 1999. In 2005 he married Edna (Brady) (Tyger) Havlichek who survives in DuBois. After graduating High School, William went to Fairmont State College in WV and then...