OBITUARIES
Earla M. Johnson
Jan 7, 2025
Earla M. Johnson, 82, Hastings, passed away on January 7, 2025, at Conemaugh Hospital. Born May 31, 1942, Altoona, daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Campbell) Robinson. Preceded in death by husband Alan Johnson; brother, William Robinson; and a sister, Phyllis McConnell. Survived by son, David (Angela) Johnson; grandchildren, Caitlyn (Kaw-liga) Weller, David (Kearstin) Johnson; step-grandchildren, Cody Sweeney, Kourtney...
Ronald O. Nalley
Dec 27, 2024
Ronald O. Nalley. 78, Altoona, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 26, 1946, Hagerstown, MD, son of the late William G. Nalley and Gladys R. (Risher) Nalley. Ron was a Navy veteran. He was dearly loved and will be truly missed by his family. No funeral service is planned at Ron's request. Arrangements have been...
Mary Lou Taneyhill
Dec 26, 2024
Mary Lou Taneyhill, 87, a native of Altoona, died peacefully Thursday, December 26, 2024, at her residence surrounded by loving family after a brief illness. Born on June 4, 1937, daughter of the late George and Sarah (Guyer) Taneyhill. Also preceded in death by siblings, Edward Taneyhill and Cora Mae Weller. Survived by sons, Brent Schultz of Fredericksburg, VA and...
Raymond M. Myers
Dec 11, 2024
Raymond M. Myers, 76, of Roaring Spring, formerly of Ebensburg, died Wednesday afternoon, December 11, 2024, at UPMC Altoona after a long illness. Born October 29, 1948, Altoona, son of the late William G. Myers and Edith (Fagley) McCaulley. Preceded in death by his twin brother, William Myers; brothers, Gary and Derald Myers. Raymond is survived by his son, Ryan...
Ruth M. Novack
Dec 10, 2024
Ruth M. Novack, 91, Altoona, passed away, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 11, 1933 in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Trexler) Smith. Preceded in death by her loving husband, James M. Novack; son, John Novack; brothers, Charles, James, Thomas, Raymond, and Philip Smith; and sisters, Rita Meidl, Dorothy Smith, Mildred Stafford, and Mary...
Susan L. Hoover
Dec 5, 2024
Susan L. (Rossman) Hoover, 61, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 at home. She was born December 28, 1962, in Altoona, daughter of the late Willard E. and Ann T. (McConnell) Rossman. Surviving is her husband of 43 years, Scott; daughters, Heather and Courtney; and her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved. Also surviving are three siblings; and...
George Gasper Weatherwalk III
Dec 3, 2024
George Gasper Weatherwalk III, 47, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his cousin’s residence. He was born on April 23, 1977, in Altoona, the son of Katheryn A. (Walters) Hensal and George G. Weatherwalk II. George is survived by his wife, Jamie; son, Tyler Weatherwalk; stepdaughter, Destiny Torres; his mother, Katheryn; stepfather,...
Kathy L. Seilhamer
Dec 1, 2024
Kathy Lynn (Everhart) Seilhamer, 66, of Altoona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Sunday morning, December 1, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. She was born on November 1, 1958 in Altoona, the daughter of Allen and Barbara (Harley) Everhart. She married Zane J. Seilhamer Sr. on June 25, 1977 in Altoona. Kathy is survived by her husband Zane; her mother,...
Nora E. Frederick
Dec 1, 2024
Nora E. Frederick, 62, of Altoona, passed away Sunday December 1, 2024, at UPMC Altoona Hospital. She was born on June 24, 1962, in Altoona, daughter of the late James E. Sr. and Anna M. (Nagle) Frederick. Survived by siblings, Cindy K., Helen E., Ken, Scott, and James Frederick Jr. all of Altoona. Also survived by several nieces and nephews....
Randy R. Eamigh, Jr.
Nov 30, 2024
Randy R. Eamigh Jr., 38, Tyrone, passed away unexpectedly November 30, 2024 in Altoona. Born June 18, 1986, Philipsburg, son of Randy R. and Lisa M. (McClellan) Eamigh. Survived by his parents; son, Logan Eamigh; brothers, Joseph and Joshua Eamigh; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from both the Eamigh and McClellan families. Randy was a good child. When he...
Irene Lee
Nov 28, 2024
Irene Lee, 63, Altoona, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born October 5, 1961, daughter of the late Robert J. Bennett and Virginia M. (Henry) Watson. Also preceded in death by her husband, David R. Lee. Survived by her brothers, Robert Sehrer, William (Barbara) Sehrer, Frederick Sehrer and fiancé Harmony Newton; sisters, Sharon (Ivan) Adams, Dianne Lue,...
Freda M. Wadsworth
Nov 26, 2024
Freda M. Wadsworth, 75, Hillsdale, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Embassy of Hillsdale Park, Hillsdale. Born February 2, 1949, Altoona, daughter of the late Earl I. and Betty A. (Keckler) Conner. Survived by her son, Walter Wadsworth Jr. and girlfriend Deanna Empson; granddaughters, Ellianna and Maevis Wadsworth, all of Altoona; brothers, Charles Conner; Earl Conner;...
Rose Mary Wilkins
Nov 10, 2024
Rose Mary (Zamaris) Wilkins, 87, of Fallentimber, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1936, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John and Anna (Yancura) Zamaris. Rose Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond D. Wilkins; daughter, Karen Zamaris; two grandsons, Dwayne Mussomele and James Zamaris; brother,...
Terrance "Terry" E. Smith
Nov 5, 2024
Terrance “Terry” E. Smith, 64, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 5, 2024 surrounded by his family at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born April 7, 1960, Altoona, son of the late James M. Sr. and Phyllis J. (Wilkins) Smith. Preceded in death by his aunt, Doris Smith, whom he considered a second mother. Survived...
Janet L. Barr
Nov 4, 2024
Janet L. Barr, 83, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Hastings. She was born on August 11, 1941, Altoona, daughter of the late John R. and Violet S. (Brooks) Colella. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Barr Sr.; son, Robert Barr; brothers, James Brooks, John Colella and David...
William J. Shaal
Nov 1, 2024
William J. Shaal, 90, Altoona, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. Born August 24, 1934, Altoona, son of the late Roy and Pauline (Carles) Shaal. Survived by his wife, Donna (Burr) Shaal. All services will be privately held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, An...
Pasquale "Pat" J. Stea
Oct 25, 2024
Pasquale “Pat” J. Stea, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2024 at his home. Born August 3, 1952, Philadelphia, son of the late Frank J. Sr. and Dolores (Galate) Stea. Survived by his son, Kevyn Quirin and wife Jasmine, Hollidaysburg; granddaughter, Ayvalyn Quirin; brother, Frank Stea Jr. and wife Frannie, Brookhaven; fiancée, Marilyn Elensky, Clearfield; and numerous friends. Pat...
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,...
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