Irene C. Mishock
Aug 2, 2024
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
Jul 21, 2024
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...
Joseph F. Trout
Jul 3, 2024
Joseph F. Trout, 71, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Altoona, son of the late Benjamin F. Jr. and Mary P. (Schell) Trout.
Joe married Margaret K. “Peggy” Benton on June 18, 1977, at Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret “Peggy”; a son,...
Caryl M. 'Peggy' Bayer
Jun 25, 2024
Caryl Margaret “Peggy" Bayer 77, of Altoona, died Tuesday evening at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Lingenfelter) Carberry. She married Allan Lee Bayer on July 12, 1996, in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are her husband, Allan; a daughter, Beth (Scott) Seeley; a stepson, Nicholas Bayer; and granddaughters, Alexandra French and Danielle...
Judith A. Werner
Jun 12, 2024
Judith Ann (Sipes) Werner, 79, of Altoona, passed away on the morning of June 12, 2024, at Penn Highlands-Huntingdon. Judy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jack and Gloria (Clifford) Sipes. She was the eldest of their 11 children.
She married James M. Werner on June 29, 1968. He preceded her in death in March of 2024.
Judith was preceded...
Patrica A. Walker
May 24, 2024
Patricia A. ‘Patty’ Walker 79, Altoona passed away Friday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.Patty was born in Johnstown, the daughter of the late William G. and Helen B. (McDonald) Walker.Survived by one sister: Linda D. (Carl) Lafferty, niece, Tricia Lynn Lafferty; Great Niece, Victoria Lynn Lafferty; and several other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother, Ronald, and nephews, Brian Lafferty,...
Sandy O. Whitt
May 23, 2024
Sandy O. Whitt, age 59, of Logan Township, died Thursday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herbert and Ella (Lysk) Hart.She married Terry J. Whitt on Feb. 14, 1999.Surviving are her husband: Terry; four daughters: Crystal Wingert, Chelsea (Richard) Moore, Cassandra (Johnny Caruso) Whitt and Chaylah Whitt; a son, Christopher Whitt (Sarah Manna); and...
Braden D. Galant
May 18, 2024
Braden Durea Galant, 31, lost his battle to choose life and passed away Saturday following years of battle with addiction. He wouldn't want anyone to be sad. He would want them to know that he finally has found peace and to remember him with health and happiness.Braden was born in Lompoc, Calif., the son of Cherené Benjamin and the late...
Richard Jorkasky
May 1, 2024
Richard Joseph Jorkasky, 95, passed away peacefully on May 1 at the Grand Villa Memory Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester and Lucy (Wojtowicz) Jorkasky. On February 14, 1950, he married Jane Katherine (Glod) at St. Peter and Paul Church in Altoona. After 59 years of marriage, she preceded him...
Raymond J. Potopa II
Apr 30, 2024
Raymond J. Potopa II, 63, of Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Raymond J. and Margaret O. (Drass) Potopa.Surviving are: one brother, John A. (Linda) Potopa, nieces, Krista Miller and Kimberly Potopa; and best friends, Mary and Frank.He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Marie Potopa.He was a...
Donald 'Donnie' James Rabine
Apr 21, 2024
Donnie, 52, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald and Patricia (Malloy) Rabine.Surviving are his siblings: Kathie (Ken) Civils; Patty (Bob) Hopfl; Jean (Randy) Koury; Mary (Dave) Heller; Teresa (Brian) Thomas; Paul (Kathy) Griffith and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Howard "Pete" C. Colledge
Apr 14, 2024
Howard C. “Pete” Colledge, 92, Altoona, passed away Sunday peacefully at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John W. and Grace M. (Rhodes) Colledge. On May 1, 1954, he married Cecelia R. “Sally” (Weakland) at St. Leo Catholic Church, Altoona. After 53 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on April 19, 2007.
Surviving are three...
Olga H. Lawruk
Mar 22, 2024
Olga H. Lawruk, 91, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., formerly of Bellwood, passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2024, at Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, Ash, N.C. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Hnat and Rozalia (Brizitsky) Gural.
She married Walter Lawruk on June 7, 1952, at St. Mary Uknainian Catholic Church. Olga was married to Walter for...
Dorothy Mae Clapper
Mar 20, 2024
Dorothy Mae (Aiken) Clapper, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, drew her last earthly breath and her first heavenly breath Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2024.
She was the cherished wife of the late Walter William Clapper, Sr. for 67 years.
Surviving are her children: Susan Sprinkle, Joseph (Kathy) Clapper, Judy (Victor) Ridenour and Larry Crea Clapper; as well as her 17 grandchildren;...
James M. Werner
Mar 6, 2024
James M. Werner, 85, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leonard M. and Jean V. (Geisinger) Werner. He married Judith A. Sipes on June 29, 1968.
He is survived by his wife, Judith; a son, Eric and his wife, Heidi Werner; a son, Michael and his wife, Robin Werner;...
James R. 'Bookie' Bookhamer
Feb 27, 2024
James R. ‘Bookie’ Bookhamer, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. He was born in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Marvin D. and Mamie Mae Stella (Whiteman) Bookhamer.
James was twice married: first to Katherine Virginia Friday who preceded him in death, and then on Sept. 23, 1965, to Sharon D. Wilkins in Altoona. She preceded...
Alice M. Drass
Feb 25, 2024
Alice M. Drass, 83, formerly of Juniata, passed away Sunday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl M. and Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler.
Surviving are a daughter, Renee (Frank) Weidlich; a son, Thomas G. Drass Sr.; a sister, Carol Drass; a brother, Charles Bossler; grandchildren: Hunter Weidlich, Alyssa Weidlich, Mervin L. Sollenberger Jr., Thomas “Tommy” Scott Drass,...
John 'Jack' R. Corle
Feb 25, 2024
John R. “Jack” Corle 73, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday morning atGarvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Dirvin and Grace (Wertz) Corle.
He married Carol Ann Mosney on July 3, 1971, at Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Jack was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a member of...
Scott Galant
Jan 8, 2024
Scott Galant, 53, of Altoona, died Monday at his residence of natural causes. He was born in Altoona, the son of Stanley J. Galant and Susan (Mincin) Galant.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Galant; and his significant other, Linda Plutko.
Surviving are his mother, Susan; a son, Braden Galant; granddaughter, Oakley Jo Galant; sister,...
R. Joseph Morgan
Jan 6, 2024
R. Joseph Morgan passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Mary (McCabe) Morgan. The youngest of five children, he was preceded in death by brothers Harry (Hazel) Morgan and Robert Morgan; sisters Betty (John) Morgan II, and Patricia (Jack) Ingham.
Mr. Morgan was an Altoona High...
