OBITUARIES
Robert J. Hamp
Aug 22, 2025
Robert J. Hamp, 90, of Tyrone, passed away Friday August 22, 2025, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. He was born on September 9, 1934, in Altoona, son of the late Richard O. and Martha E. (Park) Hamp. Surviving is his wife Marylin P. Hamp and his two nieces: Linda A. Hamp and Debra A. Metzler. Robert was preceded in death by...
Timothy "Tim" C. Eyer Sr.
Aug 20, 2025
Timothy C. Eyer Sr., 48 of Altoona passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Anaheim, California, son of the late Katharine L. McDermitt and Timothy W. Eyer. He is survived by fiancé, Wendy Benden, daughter Tessa (Don) Wendle, son Timothy Eyer Jr, daughter Taylor Eyer, son Trevor Eyer-Benden, daughter Charlie Eyer-Benden, daughter Frankie...
John David Strayer
Aug 18, 2025
John D. Strayer, 78, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2025 at his residence. Born October 11, 1946, Altoona, son of the late John F. and Margaret “Helen” (Rudy) Strayer. Preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Bryan; and nephew, Shawn Bryan. Survived by his children, Staci Strayer, Altoona; and John C. Strayer and wife, Brenda, McKeesport; two...
Alice L. Wilson
Aug 14, 2025
Alice L. Wilson, 84, resident of Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab, Altoona, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born November 12, 1940, Altoona, daughter of the late William W. and Elizabeth E. (Rossiter) Davis. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerome L. Wilson; stepson, Jerome “Blair” Wilson; sister, Anna Mae Davis; brothers, William “Red” Davis, Barry Davis and Bob Davis....
Shirley Ann Shannon
Aug 11, 2025
Shirley Ann Shannon,90, of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday August 11, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born on April 20, 1935, in Frostburg Maryland, daughter of the late George and Anna (Richardson) Petenbrink. She married Jerome H. Shannon who preceded her in death. Surviving are her six children; Kathleen,...
Paul S. Sipes
Aug 3, 2025
Paul S. Sipes, 63, of Altoona, passed away at his home following a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 20, 1961, in Altoona, son of the late Jack E. and Gloria L. (Clifford) Sipes. Paul is survived by his siblings, Gloria Rinehart, Shirley Tussey, Carol Tipton, Barry, Dan, Tom, Ron Sipes, many nieces and nephews, and by...
Charles Clark
Jul 31, 2025
Charles Clark, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday July 31, 2025, at the Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Waynesburg, PA son of the late Willis A. and Juanita (Queen) Clark. Surviving are his four sons, Patrick A. (Sandy), Charles W. (Jessica), David (Tammy), and Michael Clark. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He...
Jesse C. Gregory
Jul 29, 2025
Jesse C. Gregory, 38, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh. Born February 6, 1987, son of Patricia A. (Waugh) and the late James R. Gregory. Survived by his mother; daughter, Kaelynn Gregory; sisters, Megan Gregory and Mellissa Cotton; brothers, James Waugh and Tyler Gregory; grandmother, Dorothy Guie; stepfather, Cory Havlin; stepbrothers, Jordon and Cameron Havlin;...
John A. Walls
Jul 27, 2025
John A. Walls, 32, of Altoona, passed away Sunday July 27, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1993, the son of John F. and Deborah L. (Wilson) Walls. Surviving is his mother, two sisters, Falynn N. Adams (George) and Madilynn Colbert; his niece, Joselynn Gingerich, nephew, Thaddeus Russell, Uncles, John and Stephen Wilson, and Aunt, Wanda Hawk. John was...
John W. Patterson Sr.
Jul 26, 2025
John W. Patterson Sr., 85, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday July 26, 2025. Born October 25, 1939, Claysburg, son of the late James W. and Mary Margaret (Leonard) Patterson. Surviving is his wife, Janet, two sons, John (Jocelyn), Christopher, a stepson, Bobby; 3 grandchildren, Alicia, Cody, Jasmine, two great grandchildren, Danali and Aspyn. Also survived...
Daniel C. Stevens
Jul 13, 2025
Daniel Clinton Stevens, 40, of Williamsburg, PA, formerly of North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 doing what he loved—feeling the wind on his face, two wheels beneath him and freedom in his soul. Born December 4, 1984, Asheville, NC. Daniel was endlessly devoted to his family, leaving behind his fiancée, Courtney; their son, Garrett; and his daughter,...
Lieselotte M. Schwarz - McKissick
Jul 1, 2025
Lieselotte Schwarz McKissick, age 100, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025. Born on January 8, 1925, in Bremen, Germany, Lieselotte’s life was a century-long testament to compassion, creativity, and family.After immigrating to Canada and then to the United States, she pursued a career in nursing, offering comfort and care with unwavering dedication to all...
Marlene J. Domenick
Jun 29, 2025
Marlene J. Domenick, 91, of Spruce Creek, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Altoona, daughter of the late Ted and Thelma (Botteicher) Garrity. Surviving are her two sons, Ken A. (Dianne) and Jim A. (Barb) Stewart; three grandchildren: James Stewart (Dione), Jamie Cooper and Rachel DelMastro (Michael); seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren;...
Lori L. Petlock
Jun 22, 2025
Lori L. Petlock, 45, of Altoona, went to her Heavenly home Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are her parents, Duoc and Linda Nguyen; her children, Alex and Ava; along with their father, Brian; two sisters, Tonia Whitfield and Jennifer Seeley; her brother, Shawn Nguyen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many who loved her. Lori...
William Ross Garlick Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
William Ross Garlick Jr., 52 of Altoona, passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at home following a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on April 15, 1973, in Altoona the son of William R. Sr. and Suzanne C. (Miller) Garlick. He was preceded in death by his mother and by his grandparents Homer and Eleanor Miller and...
Jo Lea Dennis
May 26, 2025
Jo Lea Dennis, 70, of Altoona, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1954, daughter of the late Paul B. and Dora Mae (Marlett) Luke. Surviving is her son; Robert Jr. (Shunae); six grandchildren; Robert III, Tyra Craig, Patrick, Arial Craig, Manisha, and Noah; 2 great-grandchildren, Dominic and Declan Craig; three brothers, Patric, Robert,...
Deborah J. Manbeck
May 21, 2025
Deborah J. Manbeck, 79, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1945, in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Kyle) Boring. Surviving are her three daughters, Betsy M. Manbeck, Gemini G. Stahl, and Rebekah L. Manbeck; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Marianne Muri Banholzer
May 15, 2025
Marianne Muri Banholzer, 92, of Pennsylvania Furnace, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip J. and Hilda M. (Wirtner) Bauman. She married Paul H. Muri who preceded her in death in 1974, and later married Stephen M. Banholzer who also preceded her in death in 2012. Surviving are...
Maulkey "Candy" Bjorkstrand
May 14, 2025
Maulkey “Candy” M. Bjorkstrand, 75, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was born on February 24, 1950, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Oscar and Marion (Durbin) VanOrmer. Surviving is her husband, Clifford Bjorkstrand Jr.; a son, Donald Alan Weyandt; a daughter, Misty Dawn McDowell; and daughter in law, Eva Page. Also surviving are six grandchildren;...
Jean Marie Reighard
May 9, 2025
Jean Marie Reighard, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 16, 1936, Altoona, daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Anna F. (Kirk) Griffith. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Reighard, whom she married on October 19, 1957 at St. Mary’s Church, Altoona; granddaughter, Sasha Macfarlane; sisters,...
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