OBITUARIES

May 20, 2022

James Thomas “Jimmy” Batrus, 83, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Abraham and Anna (Joseph) Batrus.

On June 12, 1960, he married Frieda Christodoulos at St. George...

May 8, 2022

Christopher J. Lego, age 37 of Altoona, died Sunday morning 05/08/2022 at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Roy C. Lego and Patricia L. (Mickley) McIntire.  Surviving are his parents; a sister Deborah (Sprankle) Ice ; and brothers:  Robert Lawson,  Martin McIntire, Hunter, Keith and Brayden Lego; stepbrothers:  Hunter Merrill, Leland Baker and Kalub Warner.  ...

May 7, 2022

Miss Hope L. Koch, 49 of Altoona, Pa died at 6:27 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona.

Hope was born in Altoona, Pa on January 24,1973, January 24, 1973, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Donna L. (Koch) Morris.

Hope worked as a telemarketer at Home Solutions for 1...

Apr 28, 2022

Glenn M. “Chip” Conrad, 53, Altoona, died April 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Michael Richard and Mary Ann (Baker) Conrad.

Chip was a 1986 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a 1991 graduate of Edinboro University.

He was an All-American defensive lineman and a defensive coach at...

Apr 27, 2022

Mary L. Martin, age 92 of Altoona/Williamsburg, loving known as “Mert,” died Wednesday evening 04/27/2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Charles R. and Kathryn (Armstrong) Nolan.  Mert married Charles E. Martin who preceded her in death 05/25/2005.  Surviving are a daughter, Sandra S. (Gerald) Lower; four grandchildren:  Gerald (Angela)...

Apr 27, 2022

Gary D. Hollen, age 69 of Tyrone/ Bellwood, died Wednesday afternoon 04/27/2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John L and Marlene A. (Turnbaugh) Hollen.  He married Renee E. Walk.  Surviving are his wife, a son, Gabriel S. Hollen ( Filicia), 3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 5 great...

Apr 19, 2022

Eugene Anthony “Gene” Boyle, 96, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Wynwood House in Boalsburg after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald E. and Anna (Stalter) Boyle.

He married Mildred J. “Millie” O’Connor on Oct. 27, 1951, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death on March 12,...

Apr 15, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Arthur K. “Todd” Carlin Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2022

Frederick J. “Fred” Drexler, 68, of Altoona, passed away Friday in Altoona after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carl W. Sr. and Gwendolyn G. (Rogers) Drexler.

Fred was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He was employed by the church as head maintenance man...

Apr 14, 2022

Donna M. Peterson, age 78 of Tipton, died Thursday morning 04/14/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William E. and Marie A. (Barnes) Benner.  She was married to the late David P. Peterson.  Surviving are sons:  David C. and Doug E. Peterson; a daughter, Denise M. Dean; 8 grandchildren and several great...

Apr 13, 2022

Ronald Lee Clawson, 83, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late William and Martha L. (Shade) Clawson.

He retired in 1993 as a route driver at Holsum Bakery, Altoona, with 25 years of service.

Ron attended Williamsburg High School and received his GED in the...

Apr 3, 2022

Donald E. McCauley, 86, of Portage, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 10:30 AM, Sunday, April, Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Maple Winds Personal Care Home, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 20, 1936, son of the late Eugene M. and Sarah J. (Daugherty) McCauley.

He retired in 1998...

Mar 31, 2022

Christine Lynn Noel 57, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:48 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa. on November 17, 1964, daughter of the late Lewis Patrick and Mary lou (Coudriet) Airhart.

She worked as a Laborer at Boyer Candy Company Altoona, Pa with 33...

Mar 27, 2022

Paul E. Perrin, 84, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Alexandria, son of the late Russell and Violet (Harvey) Perrin.

He married Florence Frederick on June 22, 1957, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Paul retired in 1998 as a machinist at F.L....

Mar 24, 2022

Ward C. ‘Chuck’ Hoenstine, 74, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jay E. and Marjorie L. (Wyland) Hoenstine.

He married Christina L. “Christy” (Wysocki) Gibney on June 14, 1980, at First Evangelistical Lutheran Church, Altoona.

Chuck retired in 1996 as...

Mar 21, 2022

Catherine (Naphier) Baker, 60, of Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Americus, Ga., a daughter of the late James Arthur Sr. and Helen (Johnson) Naphier. Catherine was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are her son, Dante Naphier of Smyrna, Del.; her mother, of Altoona; siblings, James Jr. and Clarence, both...

Mar 9, 2022

Gregory Scott Miller, age 58 of Altoona, died Wednesday evening 03/09/2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ronald G. Miller and Shirley J. (Aurandt) Miller Nagle.  He married the love of his life, Cheryl L. Payne.  Surviving  are his mother, his wife, a son, Jonathan M. Boore (Dylyn),...

Mar 6, 2022

Bernard E. Faust, age 83, of Altoona, died Sunday morning 03/06/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Robert and Dorothy (Shaner) Faust Sr.  He was married to the late Janet M. (Edwards) Faust.  Surviving are daughters:  Linda Ulrich (Joe), Karen Musselman, Sharon McClellan (Scott), Debbie O’Connor (Mike), Barb Conley (Carl) and Laurie Miller (Steve);...

Mar 4, 2022

Donald K. Trickey, age 71, of Altoona, died Friday afternoon 03/04/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona 09/24/1950 a son of the late Pauline “Pat” (Guida) McClellan of Altoona.  Surviving are his loving wife Sherry L. (Hamer) Trickey of 42 years, a son, Donald K. Trickey II (Amanda) and Rylen of Georgia; sisters:  Darlene Ashford (Larry) and...

Feb 26, 2022

Rita L. Yingling, 73, of Tyrone, passed away surrounded by family at her residence Saturday after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Angela C. (Zajac) Hrzic.

She was previously married to Lee J. Yingling Sr.

Rita retired as a health receptionist at Van Zandt VA Medical...