Jul 25, 2013

Mary K. McNellis, 88, Altoona, died Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick W. and Catherine M. (Bender) Snyder. She married the late Bernard M. McNellis on Oct. 6, 1951, in Altoona.

Surviving are two nieces: Sally Yeager and husband, Merrill, of Duncansville...

Jul 20, 2013

Sarah E. “Susie” Bushby, 83, Altoona, died Saturday evening at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick and Stella G. (Smith) Bushby.

She is survived by a nephew, Edward Garlena and wife, Nancy, and their daughter, Elizabeth Garlena. She was preceded in death by a sister,...

Jul 11, 2013

Elizabeth M. Stengel, 77, Altoona, was called home by her Lord and Savior Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona hospital.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alvin and Olive (Gromley) Shoemaker. She married Harold Stengel on Nov. 12, 1994, in Altoona.

Surviving are her husband; five children: Gaylene Campbell,...

Jul 8, 2013

Walter M. Garlick, 81, Altoona, died Monday evening at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Mary E. (Green) Garlick. He married Loretta M. Price on June 23, 1956, in Altoona, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2009.

Surviving are a daughter,...

Jul 4, 2013

Shirley A. Clemens-Burkhammer, 76, Altoona, died Thursday evening.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Beulah (Umholtz) Pekar. She was previously married to Harry Clemens.

Surviving are her husband of 10 years, Howard L. Burkhammer; a son, Edward Clemens; two stepdaughters: Cindy Greenstreet and Cara Broadman;  two...

Jun 18, 2013

Mrs. E. Elsie Kisielnicki  91, of Red Lion, formerly of Altoona died Tuesday evening.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ignac and Catherine (Mecnich) Karbowniczek.  She was married to Edward Kisielnicki for 66 years before his death in 2011.

Survived by her two daughters: Joann (Martin) Weiss of York, Mary Ann (Thomas) Costlow of Mount....

Jun 1, 2013

Vincent E. Prugar, 83, Grandview, died peacefully Saturday afternoon at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Pawel and Mary (Zajac) Prugar.  He married Dolores S. Ziobro on Sept. 10, 1955, in Pittsburgh.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Dolores “Jasna”;...

May 29, 2013

Joanne L. Bayer, 81, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at Altoona Regional.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Dorothy Iola (Templeton) Dale. She married Ned F. Bayer on Feb. 2, 1950, in Cumberland, Md.

Surviving are her husband and three children: Allan Lee and wife, Peggy,...

May 25, 2013

Mrs. Helen C. Kowalski, 82, Altoona, died Saturday morning at Altoona Regional.

She was born in Coalport, daughter of the late John and Sophia (Yonkoski) Kowalski.

She is survived by a son, Frank P. Gerhart and his friend, Michele Craig, of Altoona; two sisters: Mary Graca of Detriot, Mich., and Eleanor Steback of Portage; two brothers: Ed...

May 12, 2013

James A. Reaney April 29, 1930 - May 12, 2013 James A. Reaney, 83, Allegheny Township, Duncansville, died Sunday afternoon at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Mary (Hill) Reaney. He was twice married, first to Rhuey J. Wright, who preceded him in death. He then married Libby Stuckey on Sept. 27, 1973,...

May 5, 2013

Rose Marie Messersmith, 85, The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at the home.

She was born in Gallitzin Township, daughter of the late Raymond H. and Veronica M. (Dascanio) Wills. She was twice married, first to James Myers, who preceded her in death. She then married Ralph Messersmith on...

Apr 30, 2013

Catherine A. Yonkosky, 86, Celebration, Fla., died Tuesday afternoon at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee, Fla.

She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Valentine and Victoria (Blout) Zavalanski. She married Albert Yonkosky on May 8, 1947, in Coupon, and he preceded her in death on June 22, 1983.

Surviving are...

Apr 17, 2013

Marjorie A. Schreiber, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo E. and Rose M. (Loeb) Schreiber.

Surviving are a brother, Lawrence and wife, Linda, of Altoona; Lawrence's children: Lynne, Michael and Scott; and her late brother Leo's children: David, Leann,...

Apr 15, 2013

Joseph D. Milliron, 83, Altoona, died at his home. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Hiram and Annie (McSherry) Milliron. He married DeLellis “Bebe” McCall on Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bebe; two sons: Michael (Renee’) and Gregory, both...

Mar 21, 2013

Judith L. Long, 73, Altoona, died Thursday morning at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Baer) Black. She married James E. Long on June 18, 1957, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2005, after 47 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters:...

Mar 17, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy R. Horon, 83, Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died Sunday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Evonic) Wysocki.  She married Charles H. on March 13, 1948, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 1990. She is survived by three daughters: Mary C. Willey of Altoona, Patricia A....

Mar 10, 2013

Johnny David Boyles III, 32, Altoona, died Sunday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of John David Boyles Jr. and Diane (Gates) Schoening. Surviving are two children: Kaylee Ann and Conner Ross; his mother, Diane Schoening and friend, Pat Oswalt; his father, John Jr. and wife, Angela; his grandmothers: Harriet Knott and Phyllis Hartman; and six siblings:...

Feb 23, 2013

Geraldine L. Robuck, 82, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2013, in State College, PA. She was born on September 14, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Helen Carothers.  She married Frank A. Robuck September 14, 1955, in Winchester, VA. Geraldine was a professional mom whose life revolved around her family.  She enjoyed a lifetime of...

Jan 27, 2013

Lois J. Riley, 81, Altoona, died late Sunday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bertram and Margaret (Becker) Detwiler. She married James R. Riley on June 19, 1951, at the former St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, now Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Surviving are her loving husband of 61...

Jan 17, 2013

Mrs.Prorok age 92,of Hollidaysburg formerly of Altoona, died Thursday morning at Garvey Manor, Born in Gallitzin,  she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Ann (Gawlick ) Wojtarowicz.  She married Peter P. on October 8, 1955 at Gallitzin,  He preceded her in death on August 11, 1979.   Survived by one daughter: Mary M of Altoona, one son: Frank P. of Altoona,....