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George I. Peckowycz, 68, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Magdalene (Plishko) Peckowycz. Surviving is a son, Mark Morgan. George was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic. He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and loved working on automobiles. Private services will be held...
Charlene J. Wertz, 88, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Stitt) Wagner.
She married Donald Robert Wertz on June 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2021.
Surviving is a son, Stephen Wertz, and best friend, Connie; a granddaughter, Heather Wertz; and a great-grandson,...
Richard B. Lill, Sr. 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family at his residence.
Richard was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Robert J, and Rose E. (Gallagher) Lill. Survived by his wife: Rose Rita (Kesslak) Lill whom he married on December 29, 1956, in Johnstown, five daughters: Mary T. (Paul) George, Rose...
Patricia J. Wojcik, 80, of Altoona, died Wednesday, morning.
Patty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Robert Francis and Anna Catherine (Balliet) Hennaman.
Survived by three sons: Thomas M., William Jr. and Louis P. Sr., Eleven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, William B, Sr, a son James and brothers, Frank and Bob.
She was an assembly...
John Frank Horon, 76, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Helen (Babiak) Horon. On Sept. 4, 1971, he married Sally J. Wysocki at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Sally; a daughter, Jacqueline Marasco and husband, MJ; two sons, John Horon and fiancée, Lori...
Robert Anthony Airhart, 68, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at his residence. Bob was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart. Surviving are two sisters, E. Rae Kapfhammer and Michelle C. Brennan and her husband, Michael; his dog, Buddy; a nephew, Joseph A. (Samatha) Kapfhammer; two nieces, Nicole (Brennan) Logar and husband, Michael,...
Joseph P. Good, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday evening surrounded by his family and friends at his daughter Lisa’s home.
Joe was born in Altoona, the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Suja) Good.
Survived by one daughter: Lisa Marie Good Romanowicz Colyer and husband Carl Colyer, grandson Charles Joseph (CJ) Romanowicz and two other "daughters" Denise Petras (Ryan...
James C. Trexler 81, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning with his wife by his side at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.
Jim was born in Altoona, the son of the late John H and Marie C. (Porta) Trexler. He married Linda McConnell on April 12,1969 in Ashville.
Survived by his wife: Linda, two sons: Jonathan L. (Tina) and Brian J. (Erin),...
Paula J. “Penny” Lafferty, 85, passed away at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home (Arnold Hall) on Jan. 21, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul L. and Thelma (Dodson) Tomasetti,
She married her loving husband, Robert L. “Punk” Lafferty on Feb. 13, 1982. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1987.
She is survived...
Catherine B. “Kate” Hofer, 81, Altoona, died Thursday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Wilhelmina (Springman) Elder. On Oct. 20, 1994, she married Kenneth J. Hofer in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2020.
Surviving are a daughter, Christine M. Van Sickle; three sons: Paul J. Van...
Maxine G. Cover, 89, Altoona, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
Maxine was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Lavina (Mort) Nemic. On Jan. 2, 1952, she married Harry Wayne Cover in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary (John) Marin and Carol (Dave) Books; two sons, Glenn (Diane) Cover...
Sandra L. Ferry, 82, of Altoona, passed away Christmas morning at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Clyde H. and Margaret C. (Young) Coble. Her husband, Charles W. Ferry Jr., he preceded her in death. Survived by Children Trifina Ferry, Sandra L. Ferry, Russell W. Ferry and Chris R. Ferry.
At the deceased request ...
Sally A. Yeager, 82, of Duncansville, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Anne (McCabe) Snyder.
Sally married Merrill G. "Pete” Yeager Jr. on Feb. 8, 1964, at The Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2018.
Surviving are...
Elizabeth M. Holley, 99, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at her residence.
Elizabeth was born in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Bernard and Loretta (Bowers) Nagle.
Survived by four sisters: Lorraine Shuma, Theresa Carbone, Marilyn Franceschini and Cheryl Forney.
Predeceased by her siblings Florence M Berrang, Bernadine Anton, Carol Nowlen, Allen Nagle, Gene Nagle. At the deceased there will be no visitation...
Nicolas R. Ballos, “Nick” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 11, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1950, in Altoona to Gust and Barbara (Long) Ballos. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1968.
On May 20,1972, he married Connie Wolfinger. In addition to his wife of 52 years he is survived by...
Sherill K. Rininger, 83, of Altoona, passed away Thursday. She was born in Centre Hall, daughter of the late James and Florence (Steele) Algoe. Preceding her in death was her husband, William Rininger; and infant daughter, Tammy Helsel. Surviving are children: Becky Cooper, Cindy (Paul) Pooler, Steve (Tina) Helsel and William (Brandi) Rininger Jr.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Family...
Rose Regina Wesner, 94, of Altoona, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Messersmith) Brunner.
She married James Wesner on July 14, 1951, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. After 68 years of loving marriage, he preceded her in death on March 31, 2019.
...
Melva Lee Kamoie 81, Altoona, died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Melva was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Melvin and Azilee (Johnson) Schucker. She is survived by two sons, Eric and wife, Tabitha, and Brian and wife, Laura; grandchildren: Cara, Julia, Caitlyn and Claire; and a sister, Judy Horton. She...
Irene C. Mishock, 91, Altoona, passed away Friday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.
Irene was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Fred and Julia (Skebeck) Boldizar. On Oct. 22, 1955, she married Joseph C Mishock at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gallitzin. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2013.
Surviving are a daughter, Diane Burkett and...
Emma Mae Watchey, 96, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, where she was a resident. Emma was born in Avonmore, Pa., daughter of the late Paul E. and Edna Mae (Mitchell) Sullivan.
She married Edward Watchey Jr. on May 19, 1945, in Avonmore. He preceded her in death on July...
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