OBITUARIES

May 10, 2021

Mr. Nicholas J. Arseniu, 86 of Altoona, died Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born February 19, 1935 in Altoona son of the late John and Viola (Charras) Arseniu. He married Mary Patricia Steinmetz who preceded him in death September 18, 2006.

He retired in 1985 as a self-employed owner of...

Apr 22, 2021

James Richard Rourke Jr., 63, Altoona, died Thursday at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James Richard and Blondina Sophia (Kelley) Rourke.

He retired in 2001 as a root owner/operator of Stroehmann Foods with 13 years’ service. He previously worked for Proctor Silex for 15 years.

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Apr 16, 2021

Anna M. Costlow, 86, of Duncansville, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona with her family at her bedside. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Antonio and Helen L. (Zajac) DelBiondo.

She married Daniel R. Costlow on May 4, 1968, in Duncansville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stephen L. Wagner, on...

Apr 16, 2021

Mr. Thomas A. Mallin, 80 of Altoona, Pa died Friday, April 16, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona.

He was born in Revloc, Pa on August 24, 1940, son of the late Alfred A. and Pearl(Nagle) Mallin and married Dorothy A. Mayemick July 8, 1967 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Altoona.

He retired in 1995 as...

Apr 8, 2021

Joseph Jude “Jay” Cooper, 59, formerly of Altoona, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on April 8, 2021, at his residence in Bamberg, Germany. He was born in Altoona, the son of William Cooper and Florence (Mercer) Cooper-Bowser.

Jay was a 1979 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School. He entered the United States Army immediately following...

Apr 5, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” McClellan Sr. age 76, of Bellwood, died Monday evening April 5, 2021at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George T. and Olive R. (Bice) McClellan.  He married Maryann McKendree.  Surviving are his wife, a son, Gerald E. “Jerry” McClellan, a granddaughter, Marli M. McClellan and a sister, Alice Rinker.  Jerry...

Apr 5, 2021

Karen L. Kasner, 74, Altoona, died Monday at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in San Francisco, Calif., daughter of the late Tom and Elsie (Kirkland) Orr.

She married Thomas A. Kasner on May 18, 1996, in Poway, Calif.

She retired in 2012 as an executive secretary at W.S. Lee, Altoona, with...

Apr 2, 2021

Louis S. “Stocky” Walton III, 70, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Altoona, died Friday, April 2, 2021, in Florida. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Louis S. Jr. and Mary Jane (Fisher) Walton, and was raised in Hollidaysburg.

Surviving are his wife, Susan (Gordon), of Sarasota, Fla.; his beloved children, Olivia Jane of Chicago,...

Mar 29, 2021

Cheryl Ann Consalvo, 63, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, and raised by her grandparents, Ira and Dorothy Wilt.

She married James A. Consalvo on Jan. 11, 1975, at Canon Station Mennonite Church, with the Rev. George Townsend officiating. On Feb. 14, 1976, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic...

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Eleanor Ann Fischer, 93, of Altoona, Pa, died at 1:10 PM, Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence, after a brief illness.

She was born in Gallitzin, Pa on February 24, 1928, daughter of the late Stanley and Caroline (Zagata) Bem. She married Carl J. Fischer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gallitzin February 26, 1949....

Mar 28, 2021

Stanley R. Shaffer, 83, of Duncansville, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late Ralph L. and Frances E. (Brown) Shaffer.

He was previously married to Norma Helsel on Sept. 2, 1959, and then to Linda Steak on Nov. 22, 1985.

Stan retired in 1998...

Mar 26, 2021

Edward B. Shaw, 67, of Altoona, died Friday morning, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late William Elwood and Audrey (Strohbaugh) Shaw. He married Sarah J. Hirt on April 20, 1985, in Altoona.

He is survived by his wife; two children, Melanie Servello of Tampa, Fla., and Michael Shaw...

Mar 20, 2021

Anthony M. Sgro, age 40 of Bellwood/ Johnstown, died Saturday evening, March 20, 2021 in Johnstown, PA.  He was born in Johnstown, a son of the late Anthony M. Sgro and Becky Taylor.  Surviving are sons:  Colton J. and Connor S. Sgro and their mother, Carrie L. Padula; stepsons:  Gabriel and Gavin Padula; Gram, Donna K. Green; Mom, Sherry...

Mar 18, 2021

David Lee Himes, age 53, of West Sunbury and Bellwood, died Thursday March 18, 2021 at his residence.  He was born June 25, 1967 in Altoona, a son of Dennis R. Himes Sr. and Betty (Hough) Himes.  Surviving are his parents; a stepmother Sue; a sister, Lori (Craig) Taylor, a brother, Dennis R. Himes Jr;, a step brother, Donny...

Mar 17, 2021

Joan “Joanne” Burket, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Oscar and Essie M. (Darr) Burket.

Jona enjoyed bingo, shopping and talking to friends and relatives.

Miss Burket is survived by five nieces and nephews: William R. Kaylor, Gail Flegal,...

Mar 8, 2021

George Irvin McGraw II, 68, Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward F. and Betty Jane (McGregor) McGraw.

George retired in January 2018 as a produce worker at Weis Market, Altoona, with 20 years of service.

He was of the Catholic faith....

Mar 7, 2021

Edward R. Johnson, 81, Altoona, died Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy Johnson.

He retired in August 2012, as an over the road truck driver at K.L. Clark Express with over 40 years of service.

Ed...

Mar 6, 2021

Mitchell W. Moss, 79, Altoona, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Hugh and Nancy (Rountpoint) Moss.

He married Janet Bagley on Sept. 9, 1978, in Albany, N.Y. She preceded him in death in 1998.

On June...

Feb 21, 2021

Robert Albert “Bobby” Homan, 74, Altoona, died Sunday morning at his residence, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Carlisle, son of the late Ralph W. and Mary (Rumfelt) Homan. He married Marcia A. Kephart on Aug. 31, 1968, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bobby...

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Irene Fischer, 93, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Gladys J. (Kinney) Gable. On Sept. 10,

1946, she married Donald Martin Fischer at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death Jan. 29,...