OBITUARIES

Gregory O. Maxwell

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

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

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

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

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....

Sharon A. Albert

Sharon A. Albert

Jun 7, 2026

Sharon A. Albert,79, of Altoona, died Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born on March 5, 1947, in Philipsburg, PA, daughter of the late Harry W. and Louise M. (Aikens) Albert. Sharon is survived by her sister Rosemary M. Little and by her brother, Nelson S. Albert (Phyllis). She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley and Joe Albert....

George A. Hull

George A. Hull

May 28, 2026

George Albert Hull, 87, of Duncansville, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Celebration Villa. He was born on August 26, 1938, in Reading, PA, son of the late Hiriam and Pearl Hull. Surviving are his two daughters, Susan Haupt (Steve) and Jennifer Pint (Chris); four grandchildren: Emily Cerett, Ethan Haupt, Christian Colosimo, and Matthew Pint. George served in the U.S....

Patricia A. Byrne

Patricia A. Byrne

May 24, 2026

Patricia A. Byrne, 97, of Altoona, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Homewood Living Rehabilitation Martinsburg. She was born on July 4, 1928, in Ashville, Pa, daughter of the late Bernard and Genevieve (Wilson) Hollern. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Byrne whom she married on October 9, 1948. Surviving are her nine children: Thomas P.,...

Kenneth Lee Kumpf

Kenneth Lee Kumpf

May 19, 2026

Kenneth L. Kumpf, 70, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Born November 11, 1955, Altoona, son of the late Kenneth C. Rhodes and Betty G. Stahl. Preceded in death by his first wife, Dorenda S. Vaughn; and his brother, Ron Stahl. Survived by his wife, Mary E. (Johnson) Kumpf; children, Kenneth Kumpf Jr....

David K. Powers

David K. Powers

May 15, 2026

David Kevin Powers, 68, of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 4, 1958, in East Meadow, New York, the son of the late Alfred and Geraldine (Newkirk) Powers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruby “Kay” Newkirk, and close uncle, Robert “Bob”...

Sherrie A. Homan

Sherrie A. Homan

Apr 21, 2026

Sherrie A. Homan, 57, of Altoona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 21, 2026.She was born on February 26, 1969, in Altoona, the daughter of Marcia (Kephart) Homan and the late Robert A. Homan.Sherrie was a gentle and loving soul who was deeply cherished by her family and all who knew her. She brought comfort and joy...

Patricia Ann Noel

Patricia Ann Noel

Apr 8, 2026

Patricia Ann Noel, 71, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. She was born on March 7, 1955, in Altoona, daughter of the late Melvin “Pete” and Rona (Schroeder) Nedimyer. She is preceded in death by husband Warren Noel, a brother, Robert Nedimyer, and by an infant brother, Mark Nedimyer. Patricia is survived by her three children,...

Lee T. Papadeas

Lee T. Papadeas

Apr 7, 2026

Lee T. Papadeas, 73, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home. Born September 16, 1952, Altoona, son of the late Theodore “Ted” L. and Helen (Mastos) Papadeas. Preceded in death by his brother, Dean Papadeas. Survived by his sister, Cheryl Papadeas; aunt, Sophie Woodall; nieces and nephews, Krista Johnson, Ronald (Natalie) Samuel II, Stephanie (Rodney) Barr,...

Phyllis Wright Barnes

Phyllis Wright Barnes

Apr 7, 2026

Phyllis (Wright) Barnes, 96, of Altoona entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 7, 2026, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Newry, PA, daughter of the Late Eugene and Edith (Leonard) Thompson. After sharing 49 years of marriage with Jesse Wright, he preceded her in death in 1996. In 2001, she married Thomas Barnes, who...

Mary R. Schneiderbauer

Mary R. Schneiderbauer

Apr 2, 2026

Mary Regina “Jean” Schneiderbauer, 80, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center in Johnstown. She was born April 25, 1945, in Altoona, daughter of the late Herman and Josepha (Ropp) Elder. Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Bernice Svitana and by her brother, C. Joseph Elder. Surviving is her...

David C. Blake Sr.

David C. Blake Sr.

Mar 31, 2026

David C. Blake Sr., 86, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville. He was born on September 14, 1939, in Altoona, son of the late Collins R. and Dorothy (Hilty) Blake. David was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth A. (Gentry) and by two aunts, Audrey and Margaret Blake. Surviving are...

Austin L. Kephart

Austin L. Kephart

Mar 28, 2026

Kephart, Austin L., 85, Altoona, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Graystone Manor, Altoona. Born May 15, 1940, Egypt, Clearfield County, son of Austin L. and Goldie E. (Lenhart) Kephart. Preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Lewis Fleming; brothers, Arnold Kephart, Bill Fleming and Ed Fleming; sisters, Ann Worth and Sandy DeMore; and son-in-law, Tim Kurtz. Survived by...

Mary Grace Conklin

Mary Grace Conklin

Mar 25, 2026

Mary Grace Conklin, 78, of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1947, in Clearfield, PA, daughter of the late George and Erma (Moore) Kanouff. Mary was preceded in death by her son, James Kling, also by two sisters: Cora Butler and Belinda Dixon, and by her brother, George Kanouff Jr. Mary is...

Norman W. Musser

Norman W. Musser

Mar 17, 2026

Norman W. Musser, 86, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born on January 7, 1940, son of the late Allen and Pearl (Shubert) Musser. Norman was preceded in death by his first wife Jean (Klopp) Musser and by his second wife, Sue (Howard) Musser. He was also preceded in death by...

William J. Ickes

William J. Ickes

Mar 15, 2026

William J. Ickes, 64, of Altoona, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born on August 28, 1961, in Altoona, son of the late Joseph B. and Joan B. (Carbonitti) Ickes. William was preceded in death by his wife Cindy (Hewitt) Ickes. Surviving is his daughter Brooke Snowberger, 3 grandchildren; Kylie Graham, Andrew Snowberger, and Aaron Snowberger, 3 great...