OBITUARIES

Feb 20, 2022

June 21, 1921 – February 20, 2022

Anthony and Rose Plank started their loving family with Rosemary, their first of six children, born at Altoona Hospital.

Rosemary attended Cathedral School and Altoona High School. Upon high school graduation in 1939, Rosemary decided to pursue a career in nursing, and completed nursing school at...

Feb 14, 2022

David R. Havlin, age 61, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon 02/14/2022, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas and Shirley (Stout) Havlin.  Surviving are his mother, his wife, Joannie M. Siedlarczyk, daughters:  Kylie R. and Kelsey D. Havlin,  a brother, Cory Havlin, and his dogs:  Tucker and Bruno.     David had previously been...

Feb 12, 2022

David Scott Riley, 54, Duncansville, died Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of Nancy J. (Schucker) and the late Richard A. Riley. On Oct. 22, 2001, he married Anna M. (Snouffer) Riley in Altoona.

Surviving along with his wife of 20 years, Anna, are his mother, Nancy; two siblings, Dustin Riley...

Feb 4, 2022

Jean Patricia (Batrus) Polignone, 86, formerly of Altoona, PA, peacefully entered eternal life Friday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, at Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living, with her daughter by her side, after a recent hip fracture and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. She never lost her beautifully sweet and fun-loving spirit nor her well-known spunk...

Feb 3, 2022

Lucinda M. McGregor, age 53, of Altoona, died Thursday morning 02/03/2022 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona 11/26/1968, a daughter of the late John A. and Linda L. (Mills) McGregor.  Surviving are a sister, Melinda J. Mehaffey, brothers:  John B. and Kevin C. McGregor.  There will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Feb 3, 2022

Susan L. Thomas, 68, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Fairview Park, OH, the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Witt) Melbar.

She is survived by her life partner of nearly 25 years, Steven Fornwalt, of Altoona; two daughters, Kate Thomas...

Jan 25, 2022

Maryann McClellan, age 78 of Altoona/Bellwood, died Tuesday morning 01/25/2022 at Penn Highlands Tyrone.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Mildred S. (Benton) McKendree.  She was married to the late Gerald E. McClellan Sr. Who died 04/05/2021.  Surviving are a son, Gerald E. McClellan Jr, a granddaughter, Marli M. McClellan, sisters:  Helen...

Jan 21, 2022

Nancy M. Ardry, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Delaware, after an extended illness. Born March 8, 1939, Altoona, daughter of the late Gertude and Joseph Quirin. Nancy was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, James and John Quirin; and sisters, Barabara Denniston and Carol Gingrich. She married Clair Ardry in...

Jan 14, 2022

Phyllis Marian Bradley, 86, previously of Altoona, died early Friday morning, January 14, 2022 at Canonsburg Hospital, Canonsburg.

Born July 24, 1935, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Plummer) Shimp. On December 29, 1956, she married the late Dr. Vernon Francis Bradley at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Tyrone. He preceded her in death...

Jan 7, 2022

Margaret D. “Peg” McCreary, 76, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph G. Sr. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White.

She married Donald H. “Donnie” McCreary on Feb. 10, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 10,...

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph Sean Payne, 84, of Altoona, died Friday following an extended illness. He was born in Newark, N.J., son of the late Stanley Joseph and Viola (Foley) Payne.

He retired in 1976 as a New Jersey State Policeman with 10 years of service.

He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona....

Dec 22, 2021

Gina M. (Galucci) McGrath, 55, of Duncansville, Pa died at 4:47 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona, after courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on December 21, 1966, daughter of the late Dean T. and Barbara A. (Beiswenger) Papadeas. She married Thomas C. McGrath October 17, 1986 at Fairview Methodist...

Dec 18, 2021

Melissa A. Merritts, age 53, of Martinsburg, died Saturday morning, December 18, 2021, at Nason Hospital.  She was born April18, 1968 in Altoona, a daughter of the late James T. Merritts and Shirley K. (Harshbarger) Merritts.  Surviving are her mother, a son Caleb J. Merritts, sisters:  Jaylene Hoover (Wade), Nicole Merritts (Ryan), and fiancé Michael Admiral of the Netherlands.  ...

Dec 16, 2021

Michael J. Nisely, age 63, of Altoona, died Thursday morning, December 16, 2021, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 23, 1958, a son of the late Ronald H. and Regina P. (Morrissey) Nisely.  Surviving are sisters:  Regina P. Brantner and Georganna K. Robinson, and brothers:  Kevin C. Kennedy...

Dec 15, 2021

Marjorie A. Meintel, age 69, died Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Portage, Pennsylvania.  She was born in Altoona July 28, 1952, a daughter of the late Leo J. and Betty J. (Bowers) Meintel.  Surviving are cousins:  Jeff Bowers, Dave, Tom and Bill Patterson, and a special cousin, Judy (Bowers) Knox, and her aunt,...

Dec 15, 2021

Jackie M. Miller, age 62, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening December 15, 2021 at her twin sister, Vickie’s home.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George W. and Patricia L. (Poorman) Mort.  Surviving are daughters:  Jody Chippenfield, Becky Ruby and Jamie Smith; a son, Henry Wallace; a twin sister, Vickie J. Kowalczyk; brothers:  George and...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Joseph L. Baronner, 73, of Altoona, Pa died Friday, December 10, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 25, 1948, son of the late Lawrence H. and Marie E. (Wineland) Baronner. He was twice married, first to Sheila Scholl and to Connie H. Hall February 28,...

Dec 7, 2021

Andrew M. “Andy” Conte, 48, of Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, the son of Richard P. Sr. and Sharon M. (Rourke) Conte.

Andy was a warehouseman at PepsiCo, Altoona, with 10 years of service. He previously worked at U.S. Food Service for 18 years.

Nov 28, 2021

Donna I. Anderson, 83, of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, while surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude (Marshman) Ardrey. She married Allen Grant Anderson Sept. 23, 1978, in Altoona. The marriage was blessed Sept. 23, 2012, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament,...

Nov 26, 2021

Kimberly Jo Miller, 55, of Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on October 23, 1966, daughter of the late Duey and Linda L. (Miller) O’Shell.

She was employed as a Social Worker Blair County Children & Youth for 15 years of services.

She...