OBITUARIES
Robert M. Risbon II
Oct 19, 2026
Robert M. Risbon II, 73, of Altoona, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born October, 20, 1952, in Johnstown, son of the late Robert M. Risbon and Dorothy R. (Costlow) Risbon. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ondriezek. Surviving is his wife, Rebecca W. (Ward); three sons: Robert M. III (Niema Jackson), Daniel J. (Grace)...
Christopher E. Itle
Oct 19, 2026
Christopher E. Itle, 46, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026 in Palliative Care at UPMC Altoona after a life-long battle with Muscular Dystrophy and other health problems. He was born May 12, 1980, at Altoona Hospital, to Edward and Barbara (Myers) Itle. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his sister, Stephanie Itle-Clark, and her...
Jeffrey S. Dixon
Oct 15, 2026
Jeffrey S. Dixon, 57 of Altoona, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1968, in Middlebury, Vermont, son of the late Melvin E. Dixon and Frances M. Dixon who survives. Surviving is his wife, Heidi J. (Albright), his mother-in-law, Carol Albright, his brother-in-law, Brian Frankenberger, his uncle Steve Galvin, 3 aunts, Sandra Steele, Jeannie Albright, Connie...
John F. Cuzzolina Jr.
Oct 10, 2026
John F. Cuzzolina, Jr., 83, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after spending his final weeks surrounded by the love of his family. Born October 21, 1942, in Altoona, he was the son of John F. Cuzzolina, Sr. and Mary A. (Robertazzi) Cuzzolina. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra L. (Shaner) Cuzzolina,...
Theodore C. Clapper
Oct 8, 2026
Theodore C. Clapper, 92, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 30, 1934 in Altoona, son of the late Johnathan A. and Alice R. (Grove) Clapper. He married Norma Daugherty who preceded him in death. Surviving are his two children, Deborah Miller (George) and Theodore Clapper (Jamie), all of Altoona; four grandchildren:...
Rosemary S. Ellis
Oct 3, 2026
Rosemary Sue Ellis, 69, of Altoona, PA, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born August 31, 1957, in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lou and Margaret T. (Caporuscio) Ellis. Rosemary was a graduate of Glassboro State College, Glassboro, N.J. with a degree in Communications/Journalism. She was a reporter and feature writer for The Press of Atlantic...
Allen T. Farber
Sep 30, 2026
Allen T. Farber, of Martinsburg, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2026, at the age of 63. He was a quiet man who appreciated solitude and the simple comforts of home—and after growing up with that many older sisters, who could blame him? He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was employed at Ventura Construction Services, Inc. He...
Kathryn H. Glacken
Sep 21, 2026
Kathryn H. (Hoover) Glacken, 83, Altoona, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at UPMC Altoona with her family by her side. Born June 14, 1943, Altoona, daughter of the late Sherwood B. and Olive M. (Gibboney) Hoover. Preceded in death by her brother, John S. Hoover. Survived by her loving husband, Charles F. Glacken; children, Charline M. Glacken and wife,...
James F. Fayson
Sep 18, 2026
James F. Fayson, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born January 29, 1949, Altoona, son of the late Francis and Margaret (Brown) Fayson. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine (Wilt) Fayson; brother, Anthony Fayson; and sister, Dorothy Nuhfer. Survived by his son, Michael Fayson; stepson, Tom Kelly; stepdaughter, Karen Goodman; sister, Leona...
Patrick M. Flanagan
Sep 1, 2026
Patrick M. Flanagan,68, of East Freedom, died September 1, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1958, son of the late Raymond and Laura (Ritchey) Flanagan. Surviving are his three sons: Patrick, Shawn, and Chance; two brothers, Gerald and Raymond; sister, Paula Malia; and 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026,...
Mona J. Harren
Aug 29, 2026
Mona J. Harren, 62, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 29, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1963. Mona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mona is survived by her loving husband, John W. Harren (Bill); stepdaughters, Jennifer L. Weaver (Corey) and Tricia Gilliland (Christopher); stepson, Shawn B. Harren; grandchildren, Joshua R. Keene, Lacey L....
Geraldine Fay Federinko
Aug 18, 2026
Geraldine Fay Federinko, 93, of Altoona, formerly of Indiana, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Graystone Manor Bellmeade. She was born on March 20, 1933, in Cherry Tree, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hines) Fleming. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Federinko, and by three sons, Gerald E., George M.,...
Douglas K. Reed
Aug 10, 2026
Douglas K. Reed,65, of Altoona, died peacefully on Monday August 10, 2026, at his home following a battle with diabetes. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Lewistown, PA, son of Herbert and the late Saralee (Yeater) Reed. Surviving are his father, his former wife and friend Lisa Reed and their two children Devon and Delaney Reed. Also surviving...
Linda L. Resig
Aug 8, 2026
Linda L. Resig, 80, of Altoona, died Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Altoona, daughter of the late Anthony R. Sr, and Betty M. (Heller) Woytowiez. Surviving is her husband Michael, two daughters, Michelle Lee Resig and Amy Lynn Ackley, and her granddaughter Aura Ackley. Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Anna...
Terrance D. Cassidy
Jul 28, 2026
Terrance D. Cassidy, 76, of Altoona, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1950, in Altoona, son of the late George and Mary (Hoffman) Cassidy. Surviving is his brother, Eugene Cassidy and his sister, Kathleen Glass and husband Anthony. Terrance was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969...
Gregory O. Maxwell
Jul 19, 2026
Gregory O. “Greg” Maxwell, 45, of Altoona, died Sunday, July 19, 2026, following a courageous 5-year journey with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1981, in Concord, MA, son of Dennis and Rosemary Graber Maxwell. Surviving is his wife Carie, daughter Kandice (Bill), granddaughter Lilian, his Stepmom Val Maxwell, and Carolyn Cushing whom Greg affectionally called and thought of...
Malynda L. Swope Allshouse
Jul 15, 2026
Malynda Lea Swope Allshouse, 56, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Surviving are her husband, Jonathan W. Allshouse; children: Garrett M. Spencer, Graham A. Spencer, Cyle J. Reed, Carilyn M. Allshouse and Donavan L. Allshouse; grandchildren: Sydnee Rayne, Lincoln Bradford, Sebastian Eli, Michael Lee, Shane Anthony, Liam Paul and Wyatt Lee; her...
Elmer H. Bathurst
Jul 10, 2026
Elmer H. Bathurst, 88, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 10, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1937, in Altoona, son of the late Raymond R. and Margaret M. (Dibert) Bathurst. Elmer married Donna (Horner) on October 10, 1959, who survives. Surviving are two children; Raymond Craig Bathurst wife Marcia and Debra Plazio husband...
Janice A. Battisti
Jul 4, 2026
Janice A. (Schirf) Battisti, 93, of The Winds of Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2026. She was born June 24, 1933, Altoona, daughter of the late Louis and Elda (Bloom) Schirf. Preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony F. McNellis Sr. who died on July 18, 1968;...
Carmen Z. Kirk
Jun 10, 2026
Carmen Z. Kirk, 85, of Duncansville, died Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at UPMC Altoona hospital. She was born in Altoona on May 22, 1941, daughter of the late Paul A. and Mary E. (Pearce) Zetler. Carmen was a 1959 Graduate of Bellwood High School; she received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and her master’s degree from the St....
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