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DONALD L. HARDING

DONALD L. HARDING

Dec 22, 2022

Donald L. Harding 

Nov. 21, 1940 – Dec. 22, 2022 

Donald L. Harding, 82, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. Donald was born in Altoona, the son of the late Jay and the late Mary (Rowles) Harding. His wife, Joyce E. Kyle, preceded him in death on March 29, 2015.  

Surviving are: one son, Terry Harding, with whom...

JAMES C. "PAPPY J." "JIMMY" LYSK

JAMES C. "PAPPY J." "JIMMY" LYSK

Dec 18, 2022

James C. “Jimmy” “Pappy J.” Lysk, 77, of Altoona, passed away Dec. 18, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Cresson, son of the late Walter Sr. and Mary (Burick) Lysk.  

Surviving is a daughter, Karen Ann Lysk, of Altoona; a son, Stephen G. (Lisa) Lysk, of Dysart; and two grandchildren, Dakota Hollabaugh and Elijah Hollabaugh. 

He was...

STASIA P. MISHOCK

STASIA P. MISHOCK

Dec 17, 2022

 

Stasia P. Mishock, 94, of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Krosno, Poland, the daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Majchrowicz) Godish. Her husband, Edward P. Mishock, whom she married on Apr. 24, 1950, at Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church, Portage, preceded her in death on Apr. 13, 2002.  

Surviving...

MARY M. WALL

MARY M. WALL

Dec 5, 2022

 

Mary M. Wall, 67, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul L. and Mary E. (Siegrist) Frank.

She married Michael R. Wall on Oct. 27, 1979, at Our Lady of Lourdes. 

Surviving are her husband, Michael; a son, Christopher E. (Alyssa) and their daughter, Gabrielle J.; three sisters:...

MARY KAY PEROVE

MARY KAY PEROVE

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Kay Perove, 96, of Garvey Manor, passed away Thursday evening after a beautiful and fruitful life. Mary was born in Aliquippa to Aqualina and Samuel Kovolenko.

After graduation, she worked at the J&L Steel Plant as an executive secretary. While attending an event at Pennsylvania State University, she met the love of her life, the Very Reverend Alexander P....

JOHN G. "JOHNNY" KASUN JR.

JOHN G. "JOHNNY" KASUN JR.

Nov 23, 2022

 

John G. “Johnny” Kasun Jr., 62, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John G. Sr. and Frances D. (Tsamoutales) Kasun.

He married Kathy A. Campbell on Sept. 16, 1989, in Bellwood. 

Surviving are his wife, Kathy: a son, Adam C. Kasun; a daughter, Alexis Kasun...

JOSEPH P. “Junior “ JARONIESKI JR.

JOSEPH P. “Junior “ JARONIESKI JR.

Nov 16, 2022

 

Joseph “Junior” Paul Jaronieski Jr., 56, of Altoona, died at his residence on Wednesday, his 56th birthday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Joseph and Anne (Benton) Jaronieski. 

Surviving are his parents and two sisters: Paula (Douglas) Parke of Lenexa, Kan. and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Wilk of Burlington Township, N.J.; his nephews: Derek, Trevor, Kobe, and Jordan Parke...

ALICE R WEAVER

ALICE R WEAVER

Nov 15, 2022

 

Alice R. Weaver, 92, of Altoona, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. Alice was born in Conemaugh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Marian (Wise) Despot.   Survived by three daughters: Marjorie Long, Leah (Jeff) Hageman, and Emily Rudder, one son: Alan (Carol) Weaver,

 Grandchildren: Breanna, Melody, Tessa, Travis, Anthony, Autumn, Devon,...

SUSAN E. SPRANKLE

SUSAN E. SPRANKLE

Nov 8, 2022

 

Susan  E. Sprankle, 74, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William C. and Pauline (Leonard) Plummer. Surviving are a daughter, Ronda (Chris) Dodson; and a son, Troy Sprankle; grandchildren: Whitney Dodson, Jessica Sprankle, Kearsten Whitfield and Allison Sprankle; and two great-granddaughters, Alayna Moser and Rylee Dodson. She...

JOANNE I. BROWN

JOANNE I. BROWN

Oct 31, 2022

 

Joanne I. Brown, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Guardian Health Care- Hillview. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wallace and Gladys (Wasyliszyn) Kuiawa.

She married Wilson R. Brown on May 3, 1958, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2011.

Surviving are children: Stephen T. Brown (Katrina), Monica Rossi...

JOHN H. KURTZ III

JOHN H. KURTZ III

Oct 30, 2022

John H. Kurtz, III, 84, Bellwood, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg. 

He was born in Bellwood, son of the late John H. Jr. and Eva Agnes (Briggs) Kurtz. On Oct. 20, 1956, John married Phyllis M. Johnson in Somerset. 

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; three sons: Timothy (Donna), Thomas (Jody) and Jeffrey (Julie); eight...

CHRISTINA MARIE MARSHALL

CHRISTINA MARIE MARSHALL

Oct 18, 2022

Christina Marie Marshall, 62, of Erie, formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Hamot, Erie.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald F. and Irene M. (Galant) Gibbons.

She married Carl Marshall on March 17, 1984, in Altoona.

Surviving are her husband: Carl; a daughter, Toni Kissell and her husband, Brian; a son, James Marshall; three grandchildren:...

TREVOR M. SHUMA

TREVOR M. SHUMA

Oct 17, 2022

 

Trevor M. Shuma, 41, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donald Michael Shuma and Tina M. (Dixon) Heininger.

Surviving are his father, D. Michael Shuma; his mother and stepfather, Tina M. and Robert Heninger; two sisters, Amber Shuma Pike and Ashley Shuma Thrower; a brother, Corey Shuma; grandmothers, Lorraine Shuma...

MARY JOYCE (LEFORT) HOGANS

MARY JOYCE (LEFORT) HOGANS

Oct 6, 2022

 

 

Mary Joyce Lefort, 52, of Altoona, was received by the Lord Thursday evening at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth Lee and Betty Mae (Sprankle) Lefort.

Surviving is a son, Joshua David Boyles; a granddaughter, Riley Mae; two sisters, Jenniffer Jones and Edith Marie Kelley; and two brothers,...

CATHERINE R. "Sissy" MCCULLOCH

CATHERINE R. "Sissy" MCCULLOCH

Sep 23, 2022

 

Catherine R. “Sissy” McCulloch, 88, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday evening surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Chester R. and Pauline K. (Grzegorzewski) Hooper.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda (David) Fischer; two sons, Walter (Joliene) McCulloch and David (Christine) McCulloch; grandchildren: Christopher (Katerina) Fischer, Nicholas Fischer, Sarah McCulloch, Aaron McCulloch...

GEORGE D. FREDERICK

GEORGE D. FREDERICK

Sep 21, 2022

George D. Frederick, 90, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at The Village At Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late George F. and Gertrude (Weaver) Frederick.

George married Mary A. Mummert on July 9, 1960, at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Mary died Jan. 24, 2017.  

Surviving are four sons: Jeff (Trish), David,...

RICHARD P. "Dick" SHANNON

RICHARD P. "Dick" SHANNON

Sep 7, 2022

Richard P. “Dick” Shannon, 89, of Altoona, passed away September 7, 2022 surrounded by his family at James E. VanZandt,

VAMC, Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William A. and Mabel M. (Cashman) Shannon. He married Helen J. Walker on January 15,1953 in Winchester, VA.

He is survived by his wife: Helen,

three daughters: Marilyn...

LEON COLLINS

LEON COLLINS

Sep 5, 2022

Leon Collins, “Ernie” “Papaw” “Lee” 88, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., son of the late William Arthur and Tillia (Hubbs) Collins. 

He married Phyllis Styles on July 31, 1954, in Knoxville, Tenn. 

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Kathy D. Colyer and Robin D. Collins; four sons: Roger L....

JOAN J. TURCOVSKI

JOAN J. TURCOVSKI

Sep 3, 2022

   Joan J. Turcovski, 88, Altoona, passed away at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Weglowska) Bieniek.  Her husband, Michael P. Turcovski, who she married on Oct. 20, 1956, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, preceded her in death on April 19, 2007.  

Surviving are her daughters, Linda...

CAROL A. KEPNER

CAROL A. KEPNER

Jul 7, 2022

Dec. 11, 1938 - July 7, 2022

Carol A. Kepner, a lifelong resident of Altoona, died at her home Thursday from heart failure. Although that was her cause of death, the many people who loved her know that her heart never, ever failed. Our mother was an exceptionally strong woman who loved her family fiercely, deeply and unwaveringly. She was...

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