OBITUARIES

Oct 12, 2022

Barry Alan Behe, 62, of Altoona, died at 10:38 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on November 25, 1959, son of the late John Joseph (Jack) and Dolores Louise (Pete) (Gority) Behe.

He retired in April 2022 as a Customer Service Representative...

Sep 21, 2022

Michael B. Daversa, age 38 of Altoona, died Wednesday morning 09/21/2022.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Michael J. Little and Julie M. Daversa. Surviving are his parents , a grandmother, Janet Daversa, and his dogs:  Dee and Albert.  Mike was a Altoona Area High School who was a cashier for the Keystone Truck Stop in Munster,...

Sep 10, 2022

William J. Maloney Jr., age 44 of Altoona, died Saturday evening 09/10/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of William J. Maloney and Colleen J. (Doran) Maloney.  Surviving are his parents, a son, Cameron Maloney, daughters:  Paige and Haley Maloney.  Bill was a Altoona Area High School graduate who was employed at Altoona Pipe and...

Sep 10, 2022

Colleen A. Douglass, 82, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Marlett) Riggleman.

Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen Douglass, and her fiancé, Mike DeFrancesco, of Altoona; a grandson, Troy DeFrancesco, whom she adored; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Douglass and his wife, Mary Catherine, of...

Sep 3, 2022

Tricia A. Rupert, age 51 of Altoona, died Saturday morning 09/03/2022 at her residence.  She was born 06/25/1971 in Altoona, a daughter of Eugene F. and Virginia L.”Mickie” (Carland) Seymour.  Surviving are her parents, her life companion, Chris Horton, a daughter, Brandi R. Rupert, a son, Andrew R. Rupert (Emily), a step daughter, Mandy R. Horton, three grandchildren, brothers:  ...

Aug 15, 2022

Leroy E. Carlheim, age 80 of Altoona, died Monday afternoon 08/15/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Edward H. Carlheim and Edna J. (Benton) Pandora.  He married Patty J. Nale.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Diane R. Crile, a son, James A. Carlheim, a granddaughter, Audra Carlheim and a sister, Dorothy...

Jul 24, 2022

Sandra A. Martz, age 55 of Altoona, died 07/24/2022 in Altoona.  She was born 11/24/1966 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Donald and Georgia (Yingling) Yon. Surviving are a daughter and a brother.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Jul 22, 2022

Glenn W. Holland, age 65 , of Altoona, died Friday morning 07/22/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born 12/14/1956 in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Lansberry) Holland.  Glenn is survived by his life companion; Jo Marie Vaughn; sisters:  Linda M. Dempsie (Chester Eger) and Debbie; a brother; Bill Green; 4 step children; several step grandchildren...

Jun 30, 2022

Anthony R. Padula Jr., age 71 of Altoona, died Thursday evening 06/30/2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona 08/19/1950, a son of the late Anthony Ralph Padula and Margaret E. (Stiffler) Simpson.  Surviving are daughters:  Jamie Padula Campbell and Georgiana Condon; sons:  Ralph III, Scott, Eric and Jason Padula; sisters: Marlene J Mock and Wilma M Stroh,...

Jun 17, 2022

Maxine C.  Bauer, age 88, of Altoona, died Friday morning 06/17/2022 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona 08/27/1933, a daughter of the late Howard R. and Florence J. (Boyles) Diehl.  She was married to the late John C. Bauer, who died 04/02/2014.  Surviving are daughters:  Linda S. (William) Clark, Karla Bauer and Kim Persing, and several grandchildren.  ...

Jun 5, 2022

Brian G. Steak, age 77 of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning 06/05/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born 02/13/1945 in Altoona, a son of the late Bernard R. and Lucille E. (Harshburger) Steak.  He married Dona R. Gorman.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, and a sister, Paula (Robert) Hamp.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday 06/14/2022 at Blair...

May 28, 2022

Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Pecze, 73, of Altoona, Pa., died at 10:37 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Ginny Pecze was born in Johnstown, Pa on February 17, 1949, daughter of the late Stephen Louis and Dorothy E. (Jones) Pecze.

She retired in 2011 as Waitress & Housekeeper at Tom...

May 27, 2022

Kenneth C. Leonard Sr., age 81, of Altoona, died Friday evening 05/27/2022 at Guardian Altoona.  He was born 01/27/1941 in Altoona, a son of Clyde and Hattie Leonard.  He was married to the late Connie Jo Brubaker.  Ken had previously drove tractor trailer.  Surviving are a daughters: Susan J. Conaway Miller and Melanie Mallory; a son, Randy D. Leonard,...

May 23, 2022

Jeffrey L. Bowers, age 71 of Altoona, died Monday evening 05/23/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of JohnG. Bowers and Theresa R. (Smeltzer) Bowers Gallaghe.  Surviving are his mother, a son, Richard Jake Bowers; a sister, Judith R. Knox;several nieces and nephews.  Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Jack G. Bowers and...

May 20, 2022

James Thomas “Jimmy” Batrus, 83, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Abraham and Anna (Joseph) Batrus.

On June 12, 1960, he married Frieda Christodoulos at St. George...

May 8, 2022

Christopher J. Lego, age 37 of Altoona, died Sunday morning 05/08/2022 at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Roy C. Lego and Patricia L. (Mickley) McIntire.  Surviving are his parents; a sister Deborah (Sprankle) Ice ; and brothers:  Robert Lawson,  Martin McIntire, Hunter, Keith and Brayden Lego; stepbrothers:  Hunter Merrill, Leland Baker and Kalub Warner.  ...

May 7, 2022

Miss Hope L. Koch, 49 of Altoona, Pa died at 6:27 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona.

Hope was born in Altoona, Pa on January 24,1973, January 24, 1973, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Donna L. (Koch) Morris.

Hope worked as a telemarketer at Home Solutions for 1...

Apr 28, 2022

Glenn M. “Chip” Conrad, 53, Altoona, died April 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Michael Richard and Mary Ann (Baker) Conrad.

Chip was a 1986 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a 1991 graduate of Edinboro University.

He was an All-American defensive lineman and a defensive coach at...

Apr 27, 2022

Mary L. Martin, age 92 of Altoona/Williamsburg, loving known as “Mert,” died Wednesday evening 04/27/2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Charles R. and Kathryn (Armstrong) Nolan.  Mert married Charles E. Martin who preceded her in death 05/25/2005.  Surviving are a daughter, Sandra S. (Gerald) Lower; four grandchildren:  Gerald (Angela)...

Apr 27, 2022

Gary D. Hollen, age 69 of Tyrone/ Bellwood, died Wednesday afternoon 04/27/2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John L and Marlene A. (Turnbaugh) Hollen.  He married Renee E. Walk.  Surviving are his wife, a son, Gabriel S. Hollen ( Filicia), 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 5 great...