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ROBERT DEAN CAMPBELL

ROBERT DEAN CAMPBELL

Apr 6, 2021

Robert D. Campbell, 60, of East Freedom, passed away at his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Vernon Thomas and Arlene Janette (McCaulley) Campbell.

Surviving are two sisters, Kathy A. (John) Kasun of Altoona and Susan R. (Douglas) Dick of Irvona; a brother, Vernon C. (Karen) Campbell of Altoona; and numerous...

RUTH D. GIBBONEY

RUTH D. GIBBONEY

Apr 1, 2021

Ruth D. Gibboney, 79, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William E. and Ruth D. (Harris) Daugherty. She married James D. Gibboney on May 15, 1993 in Altoona.

Surviving are her husband, Jim; children: Michelle (Ray) Trice, Rosalie (Edward) McConahy and Monique (David) Hogue,...

BRIAN PATRICK HATCH

BRIAN PATRICK HATCH

Mar 6, 2021

Brian Patrick Hatch, 51, of East Freedom, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. He was born in Bellflower, Calif., son of David Eugene Hatch and Carol Ann Champeno.

He is survived by a daughter, Karis Anne Hatch; a son, Tanner O’Brian Kaurudar; his parents; a sister, Renee Michelle Sergent (Kevin); brothers, David Burton Hatch and William Lee Hatch; a sister,...

DAVID M. FREDERICK

DAVID M. FREDERICK

Jan 29, 2021

David M. Frederick, 68, of Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. Dave was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Marjorie (Harnden) Frederick.

He married Judi Miller on April 29, 1990, in Boca Chica, Dominion Republic. 

Surviving are his wife: Judi; two sons, Michael (Lisa) Frederick and Matthew (Casey) Frederick; a stepdaughter, Kathy (Thomas) Wenner; a...

JACK R. SERVELLO

JACK R. SERVELLO

Jan 20, 2021

Jack R. Servello Sr., 80, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, died at UPMC Altoona Wednesday.

Jack was born in Altoona, the son of the late James J. and Mary Louise (Markley) Servello. His wife, Sandra Poet, whom he married on Oct. 31, 1959 at First Baptist Church, preceded him in death on May 20, 2018.   

Surviving are: a daughter,...

Catherine 'Kate' Ann Starr

Catherine 'Kate' Ann Starr

Jan 16, 2021

Catherine "Kate" Ann Starr, 73, of Altoona, passed away at her residence Saturday evening. Kate was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Edward and Rita (Ronan) Raichle. She married Peter N. Starr on Feb. 24, 1968 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

Surviving are: her husband, Dr. Peter "Pete" Starr; one daughter: Kristina Starr; two sons: Bryan...

KAREN DETWILER

KAREN DETWILER

Jan 1, 2021

Karen Marie Detwiler, 75, of Altoona, died peacefully Friday evening at Garvey Manor. Karen was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late George C. and Helen M. (Schultz) Waite. She married Thomas Detwiler on July 1, 1967.

Surviving are: her husband, Thomas; two sons: Mark Detwiler and Michael Detwiler; three grandchildren: Kirsta Kranik, Mikayla Detwiler and Madison Marie Detwiler;...

Walter A. 'Skip' Siry

Walter A. 'Skip' Siry

Dec 21, 2020

Walter A. “Skip” Siry, 66, of Altoona, passed away at Fox Subacute, Mechanicsburg surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Walter J. and Betty (Smith) Siry.

Skip is survived by his wife, Susan L. (Bayer) Siry, whom he married on June 27, 1998, in Altoona; a daughter, Summer (Siry)...

Thomas D. Hetzel

Thomas D. Hetzel

Dec 20, 2020

Thomas D. Hetzel, 75, of Altoona, died Sunday at his daughter's residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard Eugene and Mary Gladys (Conley) Hetzel.

He married Marion Therese Reilly on July 30, 1966, at St. Patrick's in Newry. She preceded him in death on June 2, 1983.

Surviving are three daughters: Sylvia...

Bertha G. Rupert

Bertha G. Rupert

Dec 19, 2020

Bertha G. Rupert, 76, of Altoona, died Saturday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Betty (Langer) Shoeman.

She was preceded in death by two husbands: Joseph S. Finegan III, and Richard H. Rupert.

Surviving are: four children: Joseph (Tammy) Finegan, Pamela Kenney, Robin Finegan, and Michael (Kathy) Rupert; seven grandchildren;...

Kathryn Kim Clapper

Kathryn Kim Clapper

Dec 13, 2020

Kathryn Kim Clapper, 68, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her residence surrounded by her family. Kim was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late William Patrick and Rita Myrtle (Nolan) Reidy.

Surviving are two daughters: Heather Goodman (Randy) and Dawn DelGrosso both of Altoona; three sons: D. Matthew (Jill) of Altoona, Christopher (Kerry) both of Altoona...

Rosalie M. Williams

Rosalie M. Williams

Dec 11, 2020

Rosalie M. Williams, 82, of Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James Marcellus and Elizabeth (Markley) Myers. Rosalie married her late husband Robert J. Williams on Jan. 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 2008.

She is survived by three children:...

JOHN GERALD NOONAN Jr.

JOHN GERALD NOONAN Jr.

Dec 1, 2020

John G. Noonan Jr., 59, of Altoona, died at his residence Tuesday morning.

He was born in Altoona, the son of Gloria (Megahan) and late John Noonan Sr. Surviving are his wife, Regina A. (Daus) Noonan married on February 20, 1982 at Hollidaysburg,; a daughter, Emily; three sons: David, Daniel and Zach; three grandchildren; his mother; and siblings: Janice, Beverly,...

DOROTHY J. SAGAITIES

DOROTHY J. SAGAITIES

Oct 26, 2020

Dorothy J. Sagaities, 96, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Sigmund and Rose E. (Pokorny) Jorkasky. She married Alex J. Sagaities on Oct. 24, 1942, at SS Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9,...

AMELIA "MINA" O. SEILER

AMELIA "MINA" O. SEILER

Oct 11, 2020

Amelia O. "Mina" Seiler, 79, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Mina was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elias Joseph and Elsie Alice (Visocky) Mangiacarne. She married James M. Seiler on Aug. 17, 1963, at Cathedral Of The Blessed Sacrament.

Surviving are her husband, James; a daughter, Deanna Marie Steele; a son,...

ELEANOR ANN ELLIS

ELEANOR ANN ELLIS

Oct 2, 2020

Eleanor Ann Ellis, 86, formerly of Juniata, passed away peacefully Friday evening at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg.  Eleanor was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Naomi (Keller) Temple.  She married Melvin Lee Ellis on March 13, 1953 in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2016.   Eleanor is survived by three daughters: Catherine...

BARBARA A. BIRELY

BARBARA A. BIRELY

Sep 26, 2020

Barbara A. Birely, 55, of Altoona, passed away at her residence Saturday morning after an extended illness. Barbara was born in Altoona, the daughter of Linda L. (Hale) Birely and the late William C. Sr.

Surviving are: a daughter, Jasmine Farlow; a son, Tyrone Miller; five grandchildren: Tyrone Jr., Deondrae, Gia, Mataley and Montier; her mother, Linda; her sister, Susan...

THOMAS WAYNE LAFFERTY

THOMAS WAYNE LAFFERTY

Sep 12, 2020

Thomas Wayne Lafferty, 55, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Carl and Linda (Walker) Lafferty. Surviving are his wife, Paula (Shultz) Lafferty whom he married July 11, 2005; three sons: Dustin, Adam and Alex; two daughters: Megan Lafferty and Amber Markle; his parents, Carl and Linda; one sister: Tricia Lynn Lafferty;...

Danielle L. Mock-McCaulley

Danielle L. Mock-McCaulley

Sep 3, 2020

Danielle L. Mock-McCaulley, 33, of Altoona, was taken off life support at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, due to a heart infection caused by IV drug use. 

Danielle was born in Altoona, the daughter of Daniel Mock and Jeannette C. (Berry) Mock. Surviving are: her mother, Jeannette; a son, Wyatt A.; a daughter, Ava; a twin sister, Jessica C. Weist and husband,...

KATHY J. FORR

KATHY J. FORR

Aug 19, 2020

Kathy J. (Lach) Forr, 64, of Hollidaysburg died at home on Wednesday after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph J. and Wanda J. (Whippo) Lach. She married her rock and best friend, Timothy S. Forr, on May 1, 1976.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband Tim; their only child, Benjamin, who...

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