OBITUARIES

Oct 27, 2021

James Stephen Hatch Jr., 59, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late James S. Sr. and Linda S. (Estep) Hatch.

He was previously married to Patricia A. Cruse.

Jim worked as a water operator at Altoona Water Authority, with 25 years...

Oct 22, 2021

Claude (Punk) Swanson Astin Jr., 86, of 385 East Mountain Avenue in South Williamsport, PA was reunited with his beloved wife, Shelby Jean (Jeanie) Bolling Astin and other awaiting family and friends at the Pearly Gates on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Born on May 20, 1935, in Danville, VA, Claude is celebrating now with his father, Claude...

Oct 21, 2021

Linda M. (Matlack) Kuhn, 84, a resident of the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late J. Harold and Marie C. (Knepper) Matlack.  On November 16, 1957, she married her best friend since 8th grade, Francis E. Kuhn, and they shared 57 years of marriage before his passing...

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick J. Martynuska, 47, of Altoona, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at UPMC- Altoona Emergency Room Department.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on May 23, 1974, son of Frederick C. and B. Gail (Ansman) Martynuska.

Fred worked as a Machine Operator at L.S. Fiore, Inc. Altoona for the past 29 years.

He...

Oct 13, 2021

Brincley H. Miller III, died Wednesday morning, 10/13/2021 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Brincley H. and Irene M. (Fern) Miller Jr.  Surviving are a daughter, Mande Miller, a son, Jason Miller, and sisters:  Roxanne I Wicks and Jodi Robinson.  There will be no public viewing or...

Oct 12, 2021

Brandon L. Rutherford, age 37, of Altoona/ Uniontown, died Tuesday 10/12/2021 in Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles F. and Margaret R. (Henry) Rutherford. Surviving are his fiancé Kerri Brode, daughters:  Bailey E. L. Rutherford, Makinnley and Riley Brode, a sister, Tonya M. (Richard) Whetstine, and three brothers.  At the request of the...

Oct 11, 2021

Angela Delores (Kelley) Yingling, 88, of Altoona, died Monday at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George Eugene and Katherine M. (Debarber) Kelley.

She married Herbert Eugene Yingling on May 16, 1987. He preceded her in death.

Angie retired as Human Resource Coordinator from Valley View...

Oct 8, 2021

Beverly J. Keith, age 74 of Altoona, died Friday afternoon, 10/08/2021 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, 04/12/1947, a daughter of late Albert J. and Marjorie E. (Skonier) Koch.  Surviving are a daughter, Amy Jo Keith, a sister, Sheliah Koch; two grandchildren:  Josh and Heidi Albright; three grandchildren, and two nieces:  Cheryl (Koch) Cronemiller and Tammy Koch.  ...

Oct 7, 2021

Mary Ann (Fox) Branic, 92, of Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of Altoona, finished her life’s mission and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George Byron and Gertrude (Wilev) Fox.

She married Francis Joseph Branic on Aug. 16, 1952, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church,...

Sep 27, 2021

Cynthia F. Oldham, age 62, of Altoona, died 09/27/2021 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Anna E. Laird.  Surviving are her life partner, Richard Ulrich, her extended Ulrich family, good friends:  Barbie, Larry and Betsy.  Cindy was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Ann Oldham and a brother, S. Tom Oldham.  ...

Sep 18, 2021

Lorie C. Bowers, age 59, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon 09/18/2021 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Clair and Eloise (Forsythe) Forney.  She married her loving husband Jeffrey L. Bowers 06/14/1994 in Stonewall, Mississippi.  Surviving are her husband, mother, a son, Richard “Jame” Bowers; sisters:  Angela Forney, Vicky (Chet) Axon, Susan Forney, Kimberly Dodson...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Teresa Connors, 69, of Altoona, Pa died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, Pa after a brief illness.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pa on September 16, 1952, daughter of the late Robert Francis and Sylvia Ruth (Rosen) Connors.

Mary retired in 1998 as an insurance agent at Colonial Penn Insurance...

Sep 11, 2021

Robin Diane Moore, 52, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Robert William and Doris (Gordon) Ross-Baskerville. She married Corey L. Moore on Sept. 7, 2007, in Newark, N.J.

Robin retired in 2011 as a customer service agent at DirecTV Altoona with two...

Aug 29, 2021

Beth Ann Dean, age 43 of Altoona/Bellwood, died Sunday afternoon, 08/25/2021, at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, 05/18/1978, a daughter of Thomas M and Deborah S (Pfahler) Rhoades.  She married Robert S.Dean.  Surviving are her parents, her husband, daughters:  Gabrielle D and Cassidy E Troutman; sisters:  Sue Reed, Robin Myers and Melissa Conrad, and a grandmother, Iva...

Aug 25, 2021

Catherine L. “Katie” Brunner, age 99, of Bellwood, died Monday morning 08/25/2021 at Graystone Manor, Bellmeade.  She was born in Bladburg 08/31/1921, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary (Zoyac) Lonesky.  Katie married Robert S. Brunner, who died 08/12/2005.  Surviving are daughters:  Catherine M. Rumbarger, Clara Davis and Mary Ellen Jeffrey; 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; sisters:  Stella Wood,...

Aug 25, 2021

Barbara R. (Curran) Shoemaker, 78, of Altoona, died at 5:50 AM, Wednesday, August 25, at Raystown.

She was born in Altoona, on March 7, 1943, daughter of the late William R. and Maxine P. (Edmiston) Curran. She married John F. “Jack” Shoemaker June 13, 1964 at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona.

Barbara retired...

Aug 24, 2021

S. Louise Hardin, 58, of Altoona, Pa, died at Approximately 2:15 PM, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at her residence, after an extended illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on December 9, 1962, daughter of the late Lambert Eugene and Syliva Leona (Shaffer) Reigh. She married Todd T. Hardin May 17, 1999 in Altoona.

She...

Aug 21, 2021

Cindy Lou Ickes, age 65 of Altoona, died Saturday evening at her residence.  She was born in Clearfield.  Cindy married William J. Ickes.  Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Brooke A. Ickes, three grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister, Lou Ann.  Cindy was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  At the request of...

Aug 16, 2021

Elmer L. Bradford Sr., age 83, of Tipton, died Monday morning August 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born December 15, 1937 in Altoona, a son of the late Frederick and Cora (Gunsallus) Bradford.  He was married to Ruth Nancy Walters who died April 15, 2012.  Surviving are a son, Elmer L Bradford Jr. (Darlyne);  a granddaughter, Shawnta...

Aug 16, 2021

Walter W. Beckel Jr., 84 of Altoona, PA, died Monday morning, August 16th, 2021 at UPMC- Altoona, after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, PA on May 12, 1937, son of Walter W. and Charlotte (Spalding) Beckel Sr.  He married his loving wife E. Patricia Glunt on September 10, 1955 in Winchester, VA and later...