OBITUARIES
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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