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Dorothy J. Sands
Dec 14, 2020
Dorothy Jean Sands was a sweet, caring, loving daughter, wife, mother “sister”, Grandmother, aunt and friend. She left this world and went to heaven on Monday, December 14th after having acquired the COVID 19 virus and following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dorothy was born to Benjamin Franklin Weber and Catherine Uldene (Moffitt) Weber on December 20, 1932. After...
Grace Veloz Johns
Dec 12, 2020
Grace Veloz Johns, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Epifanio and Josephine (Reynosa) Veloz. She is survived by a daughter, Carole MacVicar of Pittsburgh; a son, Norman Johns of Altoona; and two sisters: Shirley Ecker of Florida and Joanne Veloz of Altoona. She was preceded...
Audrey Jean Stout
Dec 10, 2020
Audrey Jean Stout, 83, State College, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard Jacob and Margaret Marie (Baker) Wendle. She married Thomas Stout and he preceded her in death. She is survived by two children: Thomas Melvin Stout and wife Shelley of Horseheads, NY and Tracey Stout Deak and partner...
Janet Black
Dec 4, 2020
Janet M. Black, formerly of East Orange, NJ, died peacefully Friday night, December 4, 2020, at Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. She was born in Claysburg, daughter of the late Amos G. and M. Alberta (Walter) Black.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews including; Jerre Black of Claysburg, Clair Black of Bedford, Patty Lohr of Jacksonville, FL, Irma Bowser of Osterburg...
Sheldon C. Kennedy
Dec 3, 2020
Sheldon C. Kennedy, 94, was lifted into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 3, 2020. He was born August 16, 1926 in Altoona, the youngest and last surviving of Harry and Lucinda (Hill) Kennedy’s thirteen children. He married Theresa C. Dougherty on Feb. 18, 1950. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before her passing in...
James E. Litzinger, Sr.
Nov 25, 2020
James E. “Herk” Litzinger, Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of James S. and Mary (Shoenfelt) Litzinger. James is survived by his mother, Mary; four children: James, Jr., Patrick and wife Vicki, and Chris; all of Altoona, and Leslie Tiedt and husband Fred of...
Jacqueline A. Michaels
Nov 25, 2020
Jacqueline A. Michaels, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Fornwalt) Weyandt. On March 30, 1974, she married Dennis A. Michaels in Altoona. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Ryan Michaels and wife Katrina, of Altoona; a daughter, Heather Himes and husband...
Gerald L. Persun
Nov 20, 2020
Gerald L. Persun, born in E. Juniata, Altoona, graduated to life with his Savior on November 20, 2020. He married Carolyn Conner in June of 1955. She preceded him in death in November of 2000. He is survived by his four children: Jerry Lee, Carol Lynn Laudenback, Faris Persun, and Angela Persun. In February of 2012 he married June Pitonyak...
LeDonna Mae Harris
Nov 20, 2020
LeDonna Mae Harris, 84, Altoona, formally of Duncansville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday afternoon, after a brief illness. She was born in New Enterprise, daughter of the late John Irvin Frederick and Alma F. (Kiefman) Kearns. She married her high school sweetheart, John P. Harris, on August 26, 1955 at the Congregational Christian Church...
Rosemary Louise Carter
Nov 6, 2020
Rosemary Louise Carter, 90, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy (Jaka) Axtell. On September 8, 1949, she married William B. Carter in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1988. She is survived by three children: William J....
David Paul Gormley
Nov 6, 2020
David Paul Gormley, 74, Altoona, died Friday morning at UPMC-Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Gates) Gormley. He was married to Deborah (Soliday) Brown on August 31, 2001 in West Virginia. Surviving are his wife Deborah, Father-in-law Bruce Soliday, sister in law, Joy Soliday-Arend(Bob), niece Jennifer Arend, all in Altoona, son James...
Timothy Wayne Eyer
Nov 3, 2020
Timothy “Haney” Eyer, 67, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Viola Eyer. He is survived by his wife, Beth; three sons: Brian and wife Beth, Timothy and Wendy, and Denny McConnell and wife Jolene; three daughters: Misty Corle, Ashley Beard, and Nicole Dishong and husband Tanner; 13...
David E. Roessing
Oct 23, 2020
David E. “Unc” Roessing, 76, of 1620 Maine Drive, Altoona, died Friday at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Strand and Alice Roessing. He married Sherri Nelson on April 18, 1986, in Manassas, VA. Unc is survived by his wife; one daughter, Dawn Jacobs (Jerome), of Freeland, MD; one stepson,...
Vernon M. Dublin
Oct 17, 2020
Vernon M. Dublin, 79, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at his home. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late Vernon M., Sr. and Margaret E. (Keith) Dublin. On June 20, 1969, he married Sherry Gibson in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Sherry; he is survived by three children: David Dublin of Altoona, Mellissa Layfield of Dubois, and...
Gerald E. Cochran
Oct 3, 2020
Gerald E. “Jerry” Cochran, 84, Tyrone, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Conneaut, OH, son of the late Samuel Stewart and Jessie E. (Pier) Cochran. He is survived by a daughter, Donna L. Williamson and husband Howard G. of Bellwood; a son, Duane S. and wife Monica J. of Fairmont, WV; grandchildren: Quint and Haley Cochran;...
Jospeh E. Berchick
Oct 2, 2020
Joseph E. Berchick, 70, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Hollsopple, son of the late Joseph and Clara “Sally” (Penner) Berchick. He is survived by his girlfriend, Marianne R. Iacovella; two daughters: Carrie Berchick of Johnstown and Ivanna Iacovalla of Altoona; two grandchildren: Lillyona and Bentley Iacovella; and a sister, Marcie Ball of Arizona....
Willis A. Griffith, II
Sep 28, 2020
Willis A. “Bill” Griffith, II, 82, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Willis A. and Elizabeth M. (Nixdorf) Griffith. On June 29, 1968, he married Kaye Louise James in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by a son, William J. of Jersey City, NJ and...
Michael Kenneth Winters
Sep 26, 2020
Michael Kenneth Winters, 69, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth and Geraldine (Hilty) Winters. He was twice married. First to Charleane (Lutz) Wood then to Diane (Laughlin) Winters in 1985. Diane preceded him...
James M. Cuff
Sep 25, 2020
James M. “Bean” Cuff, 76, Altoona, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald K. and Bettie A. (Dick) Cuff. He is survived by a niece, Tajuanda Christman and husband Ray of Hollidaysburg; great niece, Talicia Lawrence; great nephew, Brian Lawrence; great-great niece, Malayia Luke; and great-great nephew,...
Fayetta D. Rickard
Sep 20, 2020
Fayetta D. Rickard, 88, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ, daughter of the late Durrell E. and Evelyn C. (Braniff) Miller. She married Paul E. Rickard, Jr. on December 24, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2016. She is survived by three children: Pamela K. Kraft of Altoona, Lee...
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