OBITUARIES

Jan 17, 2016

William A. "Bill" Crouse, 77, of Altoona, died at 1:26 AM, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his Home, after a brief illness of cancer.

Bill was born in Altoona, Pa on June 2, 1938, son of the late George R. "Bucky" and Ethel M. (Rice) Crouse. He married Susan K. Anthony May 13, 1961 at Cathedral of the...

Jan 17, 2016

Mrs. Julia M. "Tootsie" Febbo, 77, Altoona, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, after an extended illnes.

Mrs. Febbo was born in Altoona, Pa on December 8, 1938, daughter of the late Julius C. and Alice M. (Trindel) Mangiacarne. She married Anthony R. Febbo February 17, 1962 at Cathedral of...

Jan 8, 2016

Miss Helen G. Aurandt, age 74, of 1020 Green Ave. Altoona, Pa, died at 4:45 AM, Friday, January 8, 2016 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Miss Aurandt was born in Altoona, Pa on March 1, 1941, daughter of the late Roy Harvey and Vernadine (Stevens) Aurandt.

She retired in 1985...

Jan 7, 2016

Mrs. Loretta Mae Stegman, age 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:30 AM, Thursday, January 7th 2016 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stegman was born in Altoona, Pa on June 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret G. (Semelsberger) Kruise.

She was a homemaker.

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Dec 31, 2015

Eileen M. Humphreys, 72, of 2804 Beale Ave. Altoona, Pa, died at 3:35 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Humphreys was born in Altoona, Pa on October 22, 1943, daughter of the late Van Eman and Ruth (Bohn) Mercer.

She retired in 2001 as an Assistant Office...

Dec 24, 2015

Nancy Lee (Hobson) Wolf of Hollidaysburg died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona, Pa after a brief illness.

Mrs. Wolf was born in Louisville, KY on September 23, 1932, daughter of the late Willis and Bracken (Walker) Hobson lll. She married Herbert T. Wolf ll September 22, 1955 at the Church of the Holy Spirit,...

Dec 20, 2015

Mrs. Barbara J. "Joanne" Barrett, 83, of Hollidaysburg, formery of Juniata, Altoona. died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Barrett was born in Altoona, Pa on March 31, 1932, daughter of the late Phillp L. and Mildred (Tomlinson) Lockard. She married Harry S. Barrett Sr. February 26, 1951 in...

Dec 20, 2015

Mr. Carl W. Drexler, Jr. 65, of Altoona, Pa passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his residence after a battle with caner.

Mr. Drexler was born in Altoona, Pa on June 3, 1950, son of the late Carl W. and Gwendolyn G. (Rogers) Drexler Sr. He married Debra K. Schoening August 10, 2007 in Hollidaysburg, Pa....

Dec 15, 2015

Rita Mary Kantoski, 93, Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 8 :45 PM, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Kantoski was born in Edwardsville, Pa. on January 8, 1922, daughter of the late William J. and Anna (Yuskosky) Lewis. She married John Anthony Kantoski June 15, 1946 at St. Ignatius Catholic...

Dec 7, 2015

Mrs. Annabelle M. Davis, age 88, of Altoona, Pa, died at 3:15 AM, Monday, December7, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona after a brief illness.

Mrs. Davis was born in Altoona, Pa on August 7, 1927, daughter of the late John and Vada (Stump) Aulthouse. She married Joyce M. "Tex" Davis in 1946 in Altoona. He died in...

Dec 5, 2015

Mr. George R. Weamer, 86 of Golden Living Center, Altoona, Pa died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Center after an extended illness.

Mr. Weamer was born in Altoona, Pa. on October 20,1929, son of the late James B. and Alice (Aikens) Weamer. He married Marjorie J. Wilkins in Cumberland, MD October 5, 1950. She died February...

Dec 5, 2015

Miss Ashley N. Carothers, age 31, of Altoona, Pa died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona.

Miss Carothers was born in Altoona, Pa. on September 30, 1984, daughter of Richard E. "Rick" Young and Cheryl A. Carothers.

She had attended Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa.

Ashley was 2003 graduate...

Dec 3, 2015

Herbert Joseph “Herb” Kutruff, 80 of Altoona died Thursday November 3, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born January 9, 1935 in Altoona a son of the late Patrick B. and Shirley (McGuire) Kutruff. He married Regina M. Madigan on October 3, 1959 in Ashville.

Surviving are his wife, Regina; four children, Anne...

Nov 29, 2015

Kevin A. Elvey (September 17,1958 - November 29, 2015)

Kevin passed suddenly living a life he loved. He was born the son of Gladys J. (Parks) Elvey. Continuing his life are his loving wife of 37 years, Eileen (Hallinan) Elvey; children Kevin, Mindy, and Joshua; sisters Sharon (Bob) and Patty; brother Jody and Doug (Teri); and...

Nov 21, 2015

Dr. Richard D. Capriotti, M.D., Blue Ball, PA, died a peaceful death on November 21, 2015 after a 14 month battle with lung cancer.

He left behind his beloved wife, of 45 years, JoAnn, and their five children: Diana Capriotti and her husband,Kevin Labick; Joseph Capriotti, M.D. and his wife, Maria Goretti Acuna; John Capriotti; Maria Capriotti;...

Nov 19, 2015

Nancy Marie McGee 56, of Altoona, formerly of Baltimore, MD died at 8:31 AM, Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. McGee was born in Baltimore, MD on June 27, 1959, daughter of the late John W. and Barbara (Odawalt) Ash Sr. She married Warren P. McGee Sr. June 27, 1975 in Baltimore....

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. Steven Wayne Hinkle, age 68, of Claysburg, Pa, died at 10:28 AM, Friday, November 13, 2015 at his residence, after an extended illnes.

He was born in Cumberland, MD. May 2, 1947 son of the late Donald L. and Norma L. (Hamiton) Hinkle. He married Susan A. Magruder, June 3, 1995 in LaVale, MD.

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Nov 4, 2015

Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Bollinger, 87, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:40 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona, after brief illnbess.

Mr. Bollinger was born in Altoona, Pa on September 23, 1927, son of the late J. G. "Jack" and Marie (Handzerlia) Bollinger. He married Patricia A. McCann June 17, 1947 at the Cathderal...

Oct 28, 2015

Mrs. Wanda L. Boyles, 57, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:20 PM, Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Boyles was born in Roaing Spring, Pa on September 27, 1958, daughter of the late Emily I. Walters. She married Brian D. Boyles May 18, 1991 at Penn State Altoona Chapel.

Oct 22, 2015

Mr. John Joseph "Jack" Douglass, 78, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:05 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home,after an extened illness.

Mr. Douglass was born in Altoona, Pa on October 11,1937, son of the late Edward F. and Mary C. (Yingling) Douglass. He married Colleen A. Riggleman on May 27, 1978 at St. Leo's Catholic...