OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

Daniel Clinton Stevens, 40, of Williamsburg, PA, formerly of North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 doing what he loved—feeling the wind on his face, two wheels beneath him and freedom in his soul. Born December 4, 1984, Asheville, NC. Daniel was endlessly devoted to his family, leaving behind his fiancée, Courtney; their son, Garrett; and his daughter,...

Jul 1, 2025

Lieselotte Schwarz McKissick, age 100, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on January 8, 1925, in Bremen, Germany, Lieselotte’s life was a century-long testament to compassion, creativity, and family.After immigrating to Canada and then to the United States, she pursued a career in nursing, offering comfort and care with unwavering dedication to all...

Jun 29, 2025

Marlene J. Domenick, 91, of Spruce Creek, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Altoona, daughter of the late Ted and Thelma (Botteicher) Garrity. Surviving are her two sons, Ken A. (Dianne) and Jim A. (Barb) Stewart; three grandchildren: James Stewart (Dione), Jamie Cooper and Rachel DelMastro (Michael); seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren;...

Jun 22, 2025

Lori L. Petlock, 45, of Altoona, went to her Heavenly home Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are her parents, Duoc and Linda Nguyen; her children, Alex and Ava; along with their father, Brian; two sisters, Tonia Whitfield and Jennifer Seeley; her brother, Shawn Nguyen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many who loved her. Lori...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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.;...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...