OBITUARIES
James A. Cole Jr.
Oct 10, 2024
James A. Cole Jr., 65, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. He was born July 19, 1959, Akron, Ohio, son of the late James Sr. and Jean (Cassidy) Cole. Survived by his daughter, Autumn Dugan and husband Cody; two stepdaughters, Summer Socie and Ashley Foose; granddaughter, Riley Dugan; brothers, Mike Cole; Joe Cole and wife Melissa; sister, Lisa...
James R. Noel
Oct 3, 2024
James R. Noel, 77, resident of Maple Winds, Portage, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024. Born February 1, 1947, Johnstown, son of the late Regis J. and Betty L. (Dixon) Noel. Preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Williams. Survived by his sisters, Ellen Flickinger and Janet Noel, both of Altoona, and Sandra L. Pellas, Duncansville; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces...
Delores M. Motzer
Sep 25, 2024
Delores M. Motzer, 91, of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024, at her home. Born April 3, 1933, in Altoona, daughter of the late Phillip and Evelyn (Nicodemus) Yeager. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years John M. Motzer Sr., also by two daughters Valerie K. Motzer and Kimberly A. Motzer and by her sister,...
Gary V. Lonsinger
Sep 16, 2024
Gary V. Lonsinger, 83, Altoona, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at his home. Born September 7, 1941, Altoona, son of the late Edward W. and Dora M. (Weld) Lonsinger. Preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Mickle; brothers, Ed L. Lonsinger, Floyd “Roger” Lonsinger, Dorsey Lonsinger, and Ernest “Alan” Lonsinger. Survived by his brother, Gordon Lonsinger; numerous nieces and...
Peter W. Burnett
Sep 7, 2024
Burnett, Peter W., 71, of Altoona, formerly of Boalsburg, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2024 at UPMC, Altoona. Born December 17, 1952, son of the late Wayne and Tig (Bennett) Burnett. Survived by his sister, Jethryn (John) Burnett Ott of Reading; and brother, Paul (Jan) Burnett of Portland, OR. Peter served three years in the United States Navy, was...
Anna Orr
Sep 3, 2024
Anna Orr, 91, formerly of 1208 Jackson Avenue, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, after an extended illness at Maybrook Hills. Born on June 19, 1933, Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Pio and Viola (Marinconz) Sicher. On April 21, 1956 she married Thomas J. Orr who preceded her in death on July 5, 2017. They were married for 61...
Margaret A. Sellers
Aug 7, 2024
Margaret Ann (Kimberling) Sellers, 83, Tyrone, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 after an extended illness at Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Facility, Harrisville, PA. Born March 16, 1941, Tyrone, daughter of the late William C. and Dorothy V. (Sheppard) Kimberling. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frederick James Sellers. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Marie...
Patricia M. Batkiewicz
Aug 5, 2024
Patricia “Trish” M. Batkiewicz, 51, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at her apartment in Ebensburg. She was born December 9, 1972 in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Loretta Batkiewicz. Trish was a 1990 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. She graduated from Temple University in 1995 with an accounting degree. She worked as a residential advisor at Mental...
Robert P. Carey
Jul 27, 2024
Robert P. Carey, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 6, 1951, Altoona, son of the late John A. Jr. and Georgette N. (Kelley) Carey. Preceded in death by his nephew, Jimmy Lego. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mary M. (Johnston) Carey, whom he married on July 3, 1976; son, Thomas...
Doris A. Smith
Jul 23, 2024
Doris A. Smith, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday July 23, 2024, at her home. Born June 16, 1934, Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph E. and Edna C. (Boslet) Martin. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jeremiah “Jerry” Smith on April 28, 2014; her son, Kevin C. “KC” Smith on August 4, 1993; her sister, Janet Pufka; and brother-in-law,...
Timothy Leo Seymore
Jul 21, 2024
Timothy Leo Seymore, 80, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leo and Pauline (Cunningham) Seymore. Tim attended Altoona High School before studying economics at St. Francis University. After earning his degree, Tim entered the United States Navy...
Patricia J. Dean
Jun 29, 2024
Patricia Jane Dean, 73, Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday June 29, 2024 at, UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. Born April 6, 1951, Altoona, daughter of the late Henry “Harry” V. and Helen E. (Buchanan) Strohmeyer. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren Scott Dean; and brother, Charles Strohmeyer. Survived by her three daughters: Kerri Francioni and wife, Tracy...
Robert T. Thompson
May 24, 2024
Robert T. “Dewey” Thompson, 85, Selingsgrove, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg. Born March 28, 1939, Newry, son of the late Eugene and Edith (Leonard) Thompson. Survived by his loving wife, Eleanor (Saska) Thompson, whom he married in November of 1978; sons, Brian (Angela) of New York; Robert and Greg; daughter, Robin, all of Maryland; 12 grandchildren;...
James J. Batrus
May 22, 2024
James "Jimmy Joe" Joseph Batrus, 72, Altoona, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born in Altoona, PA on August 28, 1951, son of Alma Wierman and the late Thomas Batrus. He married the love of his life Sharon I. Bell on June 26, 1969, who preceded him...
Nancy J. McMahon
May 7, 2024
Nancy Jane “Nana” McMahon, 80, Altoona, passed away May 7, 2024 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. Born May 27, 1943, Altoona, daughter of the late Ernest R. and Nancy J. (Stein) Lutz. Survived by her daughters, Dawn M. (Scott) Igoe; Carole A (Chad) McMahon-Confer, all of Altoona; Julie (Gerald) Hutchison, Hollidaysburg; 5 grandchildren, Taylor and Trevor Hutchison, Dalton,...
Joseph R. Noel
May 6, 2024
Joseph R. Noel, 73, Ruskin, Florida, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. Born August 16, 1950, Altoona, son of the late Herbert J. and Olive A. (Lidwell) Noel. Preceded in death by his first wife, Johanna L. (Claudia) Noel. Survived by his wife, Shirley A. (Campbell) Noel, whom he...
Edwin E. Eckard, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Edwin E. Eckard Jr., 70, Altoona, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 7, 1954, Altoona, son of the late Edwin E. Sr. and Margaret J. (Ott) Eckard. Survived by his wife, Stephanie M. (Johnsonbaugh) Eckard; daughter, Laura J. Hazlett; son, Rev. Dennis M. Eckard; sisters, Margaret Sprankle, Grace Crosson and Kathy Eckard; brothers, Thomas, John,...
Dennis P. Donley
Apr 5, 2024
Dennis P. Donley, 72, Altoona, passed away April 5, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 18, 1952, Altoona, son of the late George W. and Barbara Jean (Bratton) Donley. Survived by his three children, Barbara Jeanne Donley (George Gehring), Renee M. (Taylor) Austin and Patrick W. (Ashley) Donley; granddaughter, Claire Gaines; and his brother, Robert A. Donley (Anita Himes). Dennis...
Joyce A. Hann
Mar 13, 2024
Joyce A. Hann, 57, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. Born January 19, 1967, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., daughter of the late Carl and Susan (Mills) Stains. Survived by her husband, Anthony “Bull” Rodriguez; children, Charles, Joshua (Brandi), and Jasmine Hann; grandchildren, Draven, Quentin, Gemini and Michael; brother, Chris Stains; and numerous nieces...
SFC James J. Robinson (Ret)
Mar 13, 2024
SFC James J. Robinson (Ret), 60, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with his wife by his side at their home. Born August 4, 1963, Altoona, son of Josephine (Chamberlain) Neugebauer and the late Donald Robinson. Survived by his loving wife, Cherry (Acker) Robinson; his children; brother, John Robinson; and his special aunt and uncle, Mary Ann and Art...
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