OBITUARIES
William Ross Garlick Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
William Ross Garlick Jr., 52 of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at home following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on April 15, 1973, in Altoona the son of William R. Sr. and Suzanne C. (Miller) Garlick. He was preceded in death by his mother and by his grandparents Homer and Eleanor Miller and...
Jo Lea Dennis
May 26, 2025
Jo Lea Dennis, 70, of Altoona, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1954, daughter of the late Paul B. and Dora Mae (Marlett) Luke. Surviving is her son; Robert Jr. (Shunae); six grandchildren; Robert III, Tyra Craig, Patrick, Arial Craig, Manisha, and Noah; 2 great-grandchildren, Dominic and Declan Craig; three brothers, Patric, Robert,...
Deborah J. Manbeck
May 21, 2025
Deborah J. Manbeck, 79, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1945, in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Kyle) Boring. Surviving are her three daughters, Betsy M. Manbeck, Gemini G. Stahl, and Rebekah L. Manbeck; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Marianne Muri Banholzer
May 15, 2025
Marianne Muri Banholzer, 92, of Pennsylvania Furnace, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip J. and Hilda M. (Wirtner) Bauman. She married Paul H. Muri who preceded her in death in 1974, and later married Stephen M. Banholzer who also preceded her in death in 2012. Surviving are...
Maulkey "Candy" Bjorkstrand
May 14, 2025
Maulkey “Candy” M. Bjorkstrand, 75, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1950, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Oscar and Marion (Durbin) VanOrmer. Surviving is her husband, Clifford Bjorkstrand Jr.; a son, Donald Alan Weyandt; a daughter, Misty Dawn McDowell; and daughter in law, Eva Page. Also surviving are six grandchildren;...
Jean Marie Reighard
May 9, 2025
Jean Marie Reighard, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 16, 1936, Altoona, daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Anna F. (Kirk) Griffith. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Reighard, whom she married on October 19, 1957 at St. Mary’s Church, Altoona; granddaughter, Sasha Macfarlane; sisters,...
David T. Rossbach, Sr.
May 9, 2025
David T. Rossbach Sr., 78, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2025, as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born February 23, 1947, Altoona, son of the late Wilbert E. and Margaret M. (Wehrle) Rossbach. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathleen A. Rossbach; and brother, Bruce Rossbach. Survived by his children, David Rossbach Jr.;...
Timothy A. Estep
May 2, 2025
Timothy A. Estep, 63, of Altoona, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born on June 14, 1961, in Altoona, the son of Ronald P. Sr. and Bernadine B. (Hostler) Estep. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Ronald P. Jr. (Terry) and Michael H. Estep; two nephews, Landon and Christopher Estep; niece, Santina L. Meixsell (Justin); great-niece, Kristina Meixsell;...
Eugene M. "Udge" Shuma
Apr 29, 2025
Eugene “Udge” M. Shuma, 93, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born January 6, 1932, Altoona, son of the late George R. and Susan A. (Bills) Shuma. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita M. (Tyler) Shuma; sister, Patricia Detwiller; and brothers, Richard and Donald Shuma. Survived by his nephews, Michael,...
Connie C. Cain
Apr 28, 2025
Connie C. Cain, 77, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord Monday, April 28, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Born July 1, 1947, East Freedom, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Croyle) Butler. Survived by her daughter, Trina Musser and husband, Scott; grandson, Hunter Musser and fiancée, Riley; granddaughter, Mackenzie Musser; and sisters, Carol Gohn, Charlene Simpo, Candy Butterbaugh...
Ann M. DeStephen
Apr 27, 2025
Ann M. DeStephen, 69, of Altoona, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at UPMC Altoona, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 23, 1955, in Port Chester, NY, daughter of the late John N. and Lorraine (Hojfeldt) Mitchell. Surviving are her two daughters, Jennifer Weiss (Thomas Jr.) and Kelly A. Burk (Devin); 5 grandchildren, Freya Burk, Thomas...
Jean Marie Sheehan
Apr 22, 2025
Jean Marie Sheehan, 96, residing at Garvey Manor, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. She was born on August 13, 1928, in Altoona, daughter of the late John L. and Mary Ellen (Hand) Murphy. Surviving are her six children, Louise (William) Markland, James Bettwy, Robert Bettwy, John (Becky)...
Paul E. Barley Sr.
Apr 16, 2025
Paul E. Barley Sr., 85, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1939, in Bellwood, the son of the late Joseph H. and Pricilla M. (Eller) Barley. Paul was twice married, first to Barbara J. Locke on April 30, 1960, she preceded him in death on January...
David W. Fagan
Apr 14, 2025
David W. Fagan, 69, of Altoona, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Johnstown on Monday, April 14, 2024. Born March 26, 1956, Altoona, son of Ruth (Parks) Fagan and the late George Fagan. Preceded in death by his brother, Robert Fagan. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy J. (Keith) Fagan; son, Robert Fagan of Altoona; stepson, David...
Josephine Moloney
Apr 11, 2025
Josephine (Zeughardt) Moloney, 99, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 11, 2025. Josephine was born in Ronco, PA, daughter of Hugo and Jennie (Capouillez) Zeughardt on August 10, 1925. She married John E. Moloney on June 18, 1949, he preceded her in death on April 28, 1991. She is survived by eight children: Mary, Margaret...
John C. Foy
Mar 21, 2025
John C. Foy, 77, of Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, March 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 7, 1948, in Ligonier, PA, son of the late William and Emma (Stuller) Foy. Surviving is his wife, Dona J. (Lardieri) Foy; two daughters, Catherine King (Ted)...
Ronald L. Rhodes
Mar 13, 2025
Ronald L. Rhodes, 82, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Altoona, son of the late Earl P. and Hazel (Boggs) Rhodes. Surviving is his loving wife, Linda L. (Barley) Rhodes; two daughters, Michele Rhodes and Rhonda Chappell; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and...
Richard P. Conte Sr.
Mar 8, 2025
Richard P. Conte Sr. 78, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at home unexpectedly, where he wanted to be, surrounded by family. He was born on June 29, 1946, in Altoona, the son of the late John B. and Susan M. (Nardelli) Conte. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon M. Conte; his son, Richard P....
James M. Bulow
Mar 3, 2025
James Michael Bulow, 57, of Altoona, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025. He was born August 1, 1967, in Long Branch NJ, son of the late James L. and Mary E. (McCarty) Bulow. Surviving is his sister, Christine A. Davis; nephew, Zachary Bulow and wife Maggie; two nieces, Brianna and Emily Davis; great nieces and nephews, Parker, Anna, Robbie, Kiyonna,...
Donna M. Hall
Feb 23, 2025
Donna M. Hall, 80, Altoona, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born April 24, 1944, Altoona, daughter of the late Rinaldo and Mary (Massaro) Sangiorgi. Preceded in death by her siblings, Nino Sangiorgi and Anita Rispoli. She is survived by her loving husband Robert F. “Bob” Hall whom she married on January 25,...
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