OBITUARIES
John J. Schirf
Dec 8, 2025
John Joseph Schirf, 85, Flinton, PA; formerly of Chesterfield, VA, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born on November 18, 1940, in Altoona, son of the late Herbert T. Sr. and Dorothy A. (Ernest) Schirf. Surviving are his two daughters, Mary Catherine Schirf of Silver Spring, MD and Helen Marie Schirf of...
Debra Ann Metzler
Dec 4, 2025
Debra Ann Metzler, 67, Tyrone, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1958, in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard W. and Dorothy Hamp. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Metzler; grandmother, Mary DeArmitt; and brother, Allen J. Hamp. Surviving are her two siblings, Richard C. and Linda A. Hamp; 9...
John W. Patton
Nov 25, 2025
John William Patton, 75, Bellwood, passed away November 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Born July 24, 1950, Altoona, son of Harold and Clare Ann (Garman) Patton. Preceded in death by his parents and father and mother-in-law, Grover and Martha Spotts. Survived by his loving wife, Marsha (Spotts) Patton; son, John Patton and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Mason...
Barry J. Bollinger
Nov 24, 2025
Barry J. Bollinger, 74, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence after an extended illness. Born May 14, 1951, Altoona, son of the late James and Pauline (Zimmerman) Bollinger. Survived by his loving wife, Melissa (Chilcote) Bollinger; son, Ryan Bollinger; brother, Kim Bollinger and wife, Deborah; nieces, Christina and Lisa Reedy; and his beloved fur babies, Bella...
Jedadiah "Jay" Ward
Nov 11, 2025
Jedadiah “Jay” Ward, 40, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Born on August 28, 1985, in Canton, Ohio, Jay lived a life full of laughter, loyalty, and love. Jay was the beloved son of Cheryl and Earnest Ward, and the devoted boyfriend of Audry Behe, with whom he shared a loving home that they poured their...
Kathleen M. Canole
Nov 10, 2025
Kathleen M. Canole, 71, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born on June 19, 1954, in Altoona, daughter of the late Owen and Gertrude A. (Dudas) Canole. Surviving is her sister, Deborah A. Canole, sister-in-law, Sally Canole, nephew, Matthew K. (Taylor) Canole and niece, Rachel H. Canole. Also surviving...
Brian K. Bender
Nov 1, 2025
Brian K. Bender, 59, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on July 26, 1966, in Mentor on the Lake, OH, son of Clyde and Donna (Bragg) Bender. Surviving are his parents, a daughter, Paige Bender and her fiancé’ Braden Shultz, a girlfriend Kali Estright,...
Barbara J. Rossi
Oct 31, 2025
Barbara J. (Rafacz) Rossi, 76, died on Oct. 31, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after sustaining serious head injuries in a fall 12 days earlier. She was a gentle, soft-spoken person with a lifelong devotion to her Roman Catholic faith and a commitment to serving humanity. Barbara was born March 21, 1949 in Spangler (now Northern Cambria), the...
Richard F. Fickes
Oct 29, 2025
Richard F. Fickes, 65, Bellwood, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1959, in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Peggy (Bowers) Fickes. Surviving is his wife, Teresa Smyder; two daughters, Aubree Zojonc (Ryan) of State College; and Angela Miller (Justin) of North Las Vegas; 8 grandchildren, Morgan Betz and...
Clayton P. McConnell
Oct 26, 2025
Clayton P. McConnell, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab, Altoona. Born February 7, 1940, Altoona, son of the late Roy A. and Helen M. (Cashman) McConnell. Preceded in death by his three brothers, Jim, Joe and John McConnell; and sisters, Margaret Briskey, Betty Hahn, Alice Imler and Elizabeth Eyer. Survived by his sisters,...
James M. Raihl
Oct 20, 2025
James M. Raihl, 50, of Altoona, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1975, in Altoona, son of James F. and Mary Raihl. Surviving are his parents, wife Jayme, two sons; Logen and James Raihl, stepson; Jaydon Cornelius, two brothers; Thomas and Robert, and by his mother-in-law; Gloria J. Cornelius. James was preceded in death...
Darlene R. Garlick
Oct 18, 2025
Darlene R. (Doutrich) Garlick, 83, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her residence. Born June 4, 1942, Altoona, daughter of the late Ellery L. and Audrey M. (Kehler) Doutrich. Survived by her loving husband, C.R. “Dick” Garlick Sr.; daughter, Rhonda L. Graham and husband, Robert; son, C. Richard “Rich” Garlick and wife, Cathy;...
Walter J. Trybus
Oct 7, 2025
Trybus, Walter J., 87, Cresson, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. Born November 16, 1937, Lilly, son of the late Wladyslaw “Walter” and Joanna (Godzisz) Trybus. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Gertrude “Trudy” (McConnell) Trybus; beloved son, Michael Trybus; grandson, Shawn; brothers, John,...
Joseph C. Price
Sep 29, 2025
Joseph C. Price, 45, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly from a sudden cardiac arrest on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his home. Born March 14, 1980, Altoona, son of the late Joseph D. and the late Cathy J. (Rhone) Price. Preceded in death by his brother, Casey D. Price; and grandparents, Joseph E. Price, Dorothy Price-Davidson-Campbell, Franklin D. Rhone and Linda...
Rodney "Rod" R. David
Sep 26, 2025
David, Rodney R. “Rod”, 72, Bellwood, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. Born May 20, 1953, Altoona, son of the late Ray N. David. Also preceded in death by his son, Matthew David. Rod is survived by his mother, Helen E. (Walters) David of Altoona; daughters, Nicole (Michael) Leshok of Sykesville...
Kenneth R. Bougher
Sep 20, 2025
Kenneth Robert Bougher, 81, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, under the watchful and loving care of his wife and daughter. Ken was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served two tours with the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. His service instilled in him a lifelong dedication to supporting fellow veterans. He received several...
Theresa R. Bowers Gallagher
Sep 20, 2025
Theresa R. Bowers Gallagher, 93, of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday September 20, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1931, in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Katherine (Beckel) Smeltzer. Theresa was twice married to Jack Bowers and then to Russell Gallagher both of whom preceded her in death....
Susan L. Nicklaus
Aug 29, 2025
Susan L. Nicklaus, 63, Flinton, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 20, 1961, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, daughter of Andrew and Anne (Middlecamp) Sedor. Preceded in death by her father, Andrew Sedor. Survived by her mother, Anne Sedor; long-time companion and partner, Carlos Feliciano; children, Dawn Kennedy and Stephanie...
Roseanne Marie Decker
Aug 26, 2025
Roseanne Marie Decker, 37, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at her home. Born January 29, 1988, Altoona, daughter of Thomas E. Decker Jr. and Paulette “Polly” A. Wood. Preceded in death by her grandfather, George E. Wood. Survived by her parents; daughters, Abbigail “Bug” Novak, Laila Novak, Aurora Novak and Lorelei Lucas; brothers, Chase R. McGeary and...
Janice B. Fowler
Aug 25, 2025
Janice B. Fowler,92, Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Monday August 25, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1933, daughter of the late Robert and Norva (Confer) Weiser. Janice married Robert H. Fowler who preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children: Cathy L Hammer (James), Robert Fowler (Margaret), and James Fowler (Jane). Also surviving are...
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