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John Earl Fisher, Jr.
Aug 25, 2021
Joh Earl Fisher, Jr., 81, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Thursday morning at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Tyrone.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E., Sr. and Minnie Bell (Gates) Fisher. On March 10, 1962, he married Judith Elizabeth Gailey. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2013.
John will be...
Michael R. Greenwood
Aug 21, 2021
Michael (Mike) R. Greenwood, 43, of Sioux City, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 21, 2021 and is safely home in Heaven at last. Mike was born on January 14, 1978 to Patrick and Shirley (Walker) Greenwood in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1996. Mike attended Southeast Community College in Beatrice, NE from...
Paul Wayne Mackel
Aug 17, 2021
Paul Wayne Mackel, 65, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home.
He was born in Conemaugh, son of the late Charles Roger, Sr. and Anna Margaret (Isenberg) Mackel.
He is survived by his significant other, Karen Markel; a brother, William Edward Mackel; a son, Daniel James; an aunt, Pam Mackel; and an uncle, Richard Mackel.
He was preceded in death...
Mary Kathryn Lightner
Aug 14, 2021
Mary Kathryn Lightner, 69, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Pete C. and Miriam E. (Civils) Ciaverella. On April 24, 1976, she married Thomas E. Lightner in Altoona. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2016.
She is survived by four brothers: Pete C. Ciaverella and wife...
Victoria J. Craig
Aug 11, 2021
Victoria Craig, 79, Altoona went home with the Lord at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Lock Haven, a daughter to the late Dallas Butler and Mary Hopkins.
She married Donald Craig on October 13, 1962.
Surviving are her husband of 59 years; son Donald (Duke) Craig; three daughters Tammy (Tom) Neugebauer, Shel Gottshall,...
Lorrie J. Sellers
Aug 10, 2021
Lorrie J. Sellers, 66, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Richard and Ethel (McConahy) McNeal. On June 2, 1990, she married Ronald W. Sellers at Greenwood United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Ron, of 31 years; she is survived by a sister, Amy Julian and husband William...
William L. Young
Aug 7, 2021
William L. Young, 75, Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry J. and Irma Jane Young.
He was a military veteran, serving 21 years in the Air Force and Army. He was counter intelligence special agent for the Army and protected our national security. He served with honor and distinction for...
Roger Thomas Ochranek
Aug 6, 2021
Roger Thomas Ochranek, 63, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Altoona, son of John Andrew and Joan Margaret (Franks) Ochranek. He married Lou Ann Hostler on February 8, 1977 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on November 6, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Joan; three children: Kelly Porter and husband Stuart of Altoona, Melanie Jo...
Kathleen E. Stormer
Jul 22, 2021
Kathleen E. Stormer, 92, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Sharon, PA, daughter of the late George R. and Agnes E. (Blitz) Smith. On July 22, 1946, she married James E. Stormer, Jr. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2002. She...
John Phillip Harris
Jul 9, 2021
John P. Harris, 83, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday morning at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth and E. Mildred (Corneilius) Harris and formally lived in Cresson and Duncansville. He married his high school sweetheart, LeDonna Mae Frederick, at the Congregational Christian Church in Winchester, VA...
Donald Roy Jones
Jul 8, 2021
Donald R. Jones, 92, of Altoona passed away on Thursday morning July 8, beginning his new life in Heaven. He was born in Machias, NY, son of Dow and Alice Jones. As a young lad, he believed John 3:16 and trusted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He often rode his bike to Odosagih Bible Conference located beside Lime...
Louise A. Hartman Yeager
Jul 7, 2021
Louise A. Hartman Yeager, 75, of Juniata, died Wednesday morning after fighting a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late John E. and Aletta I. (Crawford) Hartman. She married Harry A. Yeager on February 27, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Harry; three daughters: Jennifer...
John Schwartztrauber
Jul 6, 2021
John Schwartztrauber, Sr., 63, Altoona, passed away Tuesday the 6th at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Woodrow and Charlotte (Norfolf) Schwartztrauber. On October 17, 1980, he married Barbara Lee Sharp in Baltimore, MD. In addition to his wife of 41 years, he is survived by three sons: John, William, and Timmy; two daughters:...
Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr.
Jun 27, 2021
Daniel Glenn Walter, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel G., Sr. and Rose Ann (McNelis) Walter. On July 1, 1944 he married Ruth Adelaide Dorman in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2005.
He is survived by eight children: Judith A. Yost and husband, Paul,...
Iva Mae Shirley Stevens
Jun 12, 2021
Iva Mae Shirley Stevens, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Blance Linville (Carson) Sommer. She married Arthur Gerald “Jerry” Stevens on June 20, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.
She is survived by three children: Karen L. Bays (Dean) of Casstown,...
Helen Kuszewski
Jun 7, 2021
Helen passed in her home on June. 7, 2021. She was born on October 23, 1959 in Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to Altoona, Pennsylvania in May 2015 to be with her last surviving sister, Dee Lockard. Helen dedicated herself to customer service. Some of her early jobs included babysitting, answering phones, and working at a nursing home. After she graduated...
Zachary Paul Rhykerd
Jun 6, 2021
Zachary Paul Rhykerd, (Woodman), 38, of Altoona, born on March 28,1983 died to the all too common death by overdose on June 6, 2021. He was the beloved son of Scott and Christy (Burget) Rhykerd, and grandson of William and Marjorie Burget, The fun-loving brother to Kari Blake (Neil), Jessica Tryninewski (Josh) and Jarod Rhykerd, goofy but fun uncle to...
Frank Richard Rahm
Jun 5, 2021
Frank Richard Rahm, 54, Altoona, died Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 in Altoona. He was born in Altoona on December 11, 1966, the son of Francis and Beverly (Koch) Rahm.
He worked for Blair Signs from April 2017-2019, Bedford plastics from Nov. 2011-April 2017 and for Bell/ATT from August 1988-2001.
He was a 1985 graduate of Altoona...
William H. Wright
May 29, 2021
William H. Wright, 49, Altoona, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Saturday. He was born in Suitland, MD, son of William L. Wright, Jr. and Karen M. (Young) Wright. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his mother, Karen Wright; six children: Amanda (Hunter), Brittany (Craig), Symantha, Nathan, Jonathan, and Jenna Rose: grandchildren: Padyn, Synthia, Caleb, Jennalee,...
Bryan Robert Detwiler
May 23, 2021
Bryan Robert Detwiler, 55, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles E. and LaRue Fern (Harley) Detwiler. He married Michelle L. Copenhaver on March 5, 1994 at First Church of Christ in Altoona. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2012. He is survived by three children:...
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