OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. David A. Berger, Sr. 75, of Altoona, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Dave was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1945, son of the late Anthony P. and Mildred F. (Trexler) Berger. He married Dorothy L. Anthony December 27, 1969 at the Cathedral of...

Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Joan Kitzing, a 90, of Altoona, Pa passed away at 12:10 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Barbara was born in Altoona, Pa on May 9, 1930, daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Copenhaver) Weiss. She married Armond Kitzing.

She retired in 1993...

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Joshua Allen McConnell, 42, of Chicago, ILL, died at 11:57 AM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at a friend’s residence.

Mr. McConnell was born in Altoona, Pa on August 23, 1978, son of Marcella A. (Muri) Fickes.

He was employed as an Executive Chef at various restaurants in Chicago, ILL for 20 years.

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Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Dawn Finnegan, 57, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona.

Mrs. Finnegan was born in Altoona, Pa on December 18,1962, daughter of the late Clyde and Caroline ( Dangel) Loomis.

She had worked as a Laborer at Henderson Printing Altoona, with 4 years of service.

Cynthia...

Oct 11, 2020

Regina M. "Jeannie" Yorgy, 76, passed away Sunday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Regina was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John H. and Mary M. (Hileman) Yorgy.  She was preceded in death by her brother John D. Yorgy.  Surviving are two brothers, Stephen L. of Shepherdsville Ky. and David F. of Altoona; Numerous loving cousins;...

Oct 11, 2020

Miss Judith Ann Nale, 77, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:00 AM, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Miss Nale was born in Altoona, Pa on February 3, 1943, daughter of the late Paul V. and Vivian V. (Logan) Nale.

She retired June 11, 2003 as...

Oct 8, 2020

Dennis A. Shunk, age 78, of Bellwood, died Thursday evening at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter and Pearl (Gensamer) Shunk.  He married Judy A. McFalls.  Surviving are his wife at home; daughters:  Lori Barr and Robin Wynings; sons:  Dennis Jr., Rick and Brian Shunk; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Sandra M. Tolston, age 72, of Altoona, Pa, passed away at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness.

Mrs. Tolston was born, daughter of the late John P. and Jeanette M. Carrig.

She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Sandy was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle...

Oct 7, 2020

Helen Adell Murphy, 87, of Woodbine, MD entered into eternal life, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her resident.

Mrs. Murphy was born in Georgetown, Washington, DC on September 5, 1933, daughter of the late Frank R. and Catherine M. (Veise) Sullivan. She married James M. Murphy December 28, 1949 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Georgetown, Washington, DC....

Oct 5, 2020

Emory Ellis Grace Jr., age 59, of Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Emory Ellis & Barbara Jean (Sauers) Grace Sr.  Surviving are daughters:  Deanna L. Grace and Heather J. Evans; 8 grandchildren and sisters:  Barbara Jean Miller and Vicki Mussleman.  Emory had been previously employed as a...

Sep 30, 2020

Mr. Charles A. Jones, 59, of Reynoldsville, Pa formerly of Altoona died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Jones was born in Altoona, Pa on March 10, 1961, son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Yon) Jones.

He was a Construction Laborer with 25 years of service.

Charles enjoyed hunting and...

Sep 27, 2020

Rachael Ann Dionis, age 35, of Johnstown, formerly Altoona, died Sunday morning due to a tragic fire at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Thomas Greg Dionis and Marsha A. (Hall) Dionis.  Surviving are her parents; a brother, Ryan G. (Nicole) Dionis; a sister, Christina A. Dionis; two nieces and two nephews; and her cat ...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. James C. “Jim” Reimer, 84, of Altoona, Pa died at 6:10 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hill Rehabilitation and Health Center, after an extended illness.

Mr. Reimer was born in Reading, Pa on August 16, 1936, son of the late Carl and Miriam (Miller) Reimer. He married Jacqueline B. Boyer in Reading, Pa. She...

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Margaret A. Greene, 83, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Greene was born in Altoona, Pa on June 11, 1937, daughter of the late Ambrose J. and Margaret (Fields) Loomis.

She retired March 1999 as a Registered Nurse at...

Sep 21, 2020

Miss Shirley I. White, 80, of Martinsburg, Pa formerly of Altoona and Cleveland, OH, died at 3:00 PM, Monday, September 21, 2020 at The Village At Morrisons Cove, after an extended illness.

Miss White was born in Altoona, Pa on October 31, 1939, daughter of the late Ralph G. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White Sr.

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Sep 6, 2020

Sharon E. Barley, age 73 of Altoona, died Sunday morning at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Brannon) Greiner.  She married Paul E. Barley Sr. on November 19, 1990 in Winchester, Virginia.  Surviving are her husband at home, daughters:  Jennifer Barley, Lisa Johnson and Lori Bond (Chuck), all of Altoona;...

Sep 2, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) E. Lynam, 74, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 2nd, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY following a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nick was born on June 24, 1946 in Altoona, PA to Nicholas E. Lynam Jr. and Helen L. (nee Kelley) Lynam.  He was the oldest of six siblings.

Aug 31, 2020

John B. Horton Jr., age 80, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John B. and Florence M. (Hughes) Horton Sr.    Surviving are daughters:  Traci L. Alley, Anna,Tammy, Chrissy, Tammy and Denise; sons:  Tim and John Horton III; several grandchildren and great grandchildren..  At the request of the...

Aug 28, 2020

Mrs. Mary Frances “Fran” Moses, 89, of Altoona, Pa, died a Monday, August 28, 2020 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, Pa., after an extended illness.

Mrs. Moses was born in Altoona, on March 30, 1931, daughter of the late Morgan A. and Pearl (McSorley) Smithmyer. She married Robert J. Moses December 31, 1955 at the...

Aug 23, 2020

Mrs. Jean “Gina” C. Karnes, 87, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:52 AM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Karnes was born in Bradys Bend, Pa on May 28, 1933, daughter of the late Giuliano and Celeste (DeMatteis) Andreassi. She married William E. Karnes May 31, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...