OBITUARIES

Mar 17, 2021

Joan “Joanne” Burket, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Oscar and Essie M. (Darr) Burket.

Jona enjoyed bingo, shopping and talking to friends and relatives.

Miss Burket is survived by five nieces and nephews: William R. Kaylor, Gail Flegal,...

Mar 8, 2021

George Irvin McGraw II, 68, Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward F. and Betty Jane (McGregor) McGraw.

George retired in January 2018 as a produce worker at Weis Market, Altoona, with 20 years of service.

He was of the Catholic faith....

Mar 7, 2021

Edward R. Johnson, 81, Altoona, died Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy Johnson.

He retired in August 2012, as an over the road truck driver at K.L. Clark Express with over 40 years of service.

Ed...

Mar 6, 2021

Mitchell W. Moss, 79, Altoona, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Hugh and Nancy (Rountpoint) Moss.

He married Janet Bagley on Sept. 9, 1978, in Albany, N.Y. She preceded him in death in 1998.

On June...

Feb 21, 2021

Robert Albert “Bobby” Homan, 74, Altoona, died Sunday morning at his residence, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Carlisle, son of the late Ralph W. and Mary (Rumfelt) Homan. He married Marcia A. Kephart on Aug. 31, 1968, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bobby...

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Irene Fischer, 93, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Gladys J. (Kinney) Gable. On Sept. 10,

1946, she married Donald Martin Fischer at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death Jan. 29,...

Feb 16, 2021

Devon S. Rightenour, age 24, of Bellwood/ Altoona,died Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late KevinS. and Carman M. (Hughes) Rightenour.  Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a daughter, Kenlee L. Rightenour and her mother, Carli Sines; sisters:  Cassidy M., Brittany N. And Andee Rightenour, and Aliza Learn; Brendan S. Corle,...

Feb 16, 2021

Donald C. “Don” Ware, 62, Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Sewickley, son of the late Donald E. and Joan M. (Conrad) Ware.

Don married Nancy L. Baumgartner on May 24, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.

Don...

Feb 14, 2021

Deborah M. Davinsizer, age 58 of Altoona/ Bellwood, died peacefully Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona after a extended illness.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elmer R. and Jane F.  (Yon) Shumac.  She was married to the late Albert C. Davinsizer, who died July 4, 2005.  She is survived by a daughter. Elizabeth M. Pasquinelli...

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. Lewis W. (William) White Sr., 73, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph Guy and Sarah A. (Dodson) White.

He retired in 1999 as a janitor at McDonald’s in Altoona, with two years of service. He enjoyed knitting.

Mr. White is...

Feb 10, 2021

Pamela A. Moyer, age 64 of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clarence L and Mary M (Bougher) Moyer.  Surviving are a daughter, Missy S. Servello (Mike); a brother Mark D Moyer; grandchildren:  Shelby (Brandon), Tiphanni, Stefanni, Zachary, Landon and Cameron; a great grandson, Evan; and her boyfriend,...

Feb 9, 2021

J. Arkie Tromm, 64, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 unexpectedly at UPMC – Altoona after an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on June 3, 1956, son of the late John A. and Donna (Roland) Tromm. He married Peggy M. Flinn June 20, 1992 at St Rose of...

Feb 7, 2021

Zane J. Seilhamer Jr., age 40, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Zane J. and Kathy L. (Everhart) Seilhamer Sr.  Surviving are his parents of Altoona, a son, Wesley A. Seilhamer; a sister, Megan L. Seilhamer, a brother, Justin P. Seilhamer, and his grandmother, Barbara Eberhart. Zane had been...

Feb 6, 2021

Michele A. Runk, age 52 of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul E. Runk and Jennifer A. (Nicodemus) Runk. Surviving are her mother of Altoona; a son, Nicholas K. Eberhart; a sister, Kristie A. Williams; brothers:  Robert P. and Todd M. Runk; numerous nieces and nephews.  Michele...

Feb 6, 2021

Sylvia A. Albert, age 73, of Tyrone, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Louis Clyde and Ann K. (Brooks) Garman.  Sylvia was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading her bible and other books.  Surviving are a daughter, Lori Albert Rodland (John Mountz); sons:  James W.  ...

Jan 30, 2021

William Michael S. Steele, 47, of Altoona, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of John W. and Linda K. (Brawley) Steele.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Anessa Merrill of Carrolltown; a grandson, Oliver Cunningham; two brothers, Scott S. Steele and John W. (Ann)...

Jan 27, 2021

Fredrick J. Sellers, age 83 of Tyrone, died Wednesday at Epworth Manor, Tyrone.  He was born in Northwood, a son of Ronald J and Mary Helen (Schnellbaugh) Sellers.  He married Margaret A. Kimberling who survives of Tyrone.   Also Surviving is a daughter, Lisa M. Sellers of Freedom, Pennsylvania; a sister, Janet K. Rhoades and brother, Louis R. Sellers.  Frederick...

Jan 26, 2021

Arthur Paul “Artie” Sheets, 83, of Mechanicsburg, Pa formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence, after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on June 28, 1937, son of the late Henry Grant and Mary Rhuehanma (Gray) Sheets. And married Mariene J. Shute July 9, 1960 at St. Therese of the...

Jan 24, 2021

Robert “Bobby” A. Davis, age 60, of Altoona / Bellwood, died Monday morning at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse L. Davis and Clara (Bruner) Davis.  Surviving are his mother of Altoona; brothers:  Jesse L. Davis Jr. and Rod A. Davis; and a sister, Elizabeth Campbell (James); his grandmother, Catherine Bruner; and...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Emily J. Kormanski, 89, of Altoona, formerly of Saxton died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, after an extended illness.

She was born in Everett, Pa on February 27, 1931, daughter of the late Jason H. and Margaret Josephine (Barton) Eahelman. She married Frank M. Kormanski in 1955 in Everett, Pa....