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Rose Mary Wilkins

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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