OBITUARIES

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Patricia A. McCracken, 77, of Bellefonte, Pa, died at 3:31 AM, Thursday, December 31, at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa, on October 22, 1943, daughter of the late Harry and Louise C. (Smith) Beck. She married John D. McCracken July 20, 1963 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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Dec 28, 2020

Ronald Joseph Porta, 72, Altoona, died Monday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph V. and Thelma M. (Hillard) Porta. On May 23, 1970, he married Eileen A. Baumgartner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, Eileen; three children: Debra...

Dec 25, 2020

Jeldo J. “Jill” Evangelisto, 98, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carmen Anthony and Maria (Durante) Evangelisto.

He married Marjorie M. Prosperi on June 13, 1942, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. She preceded him in death.

He retired in 1982 as an...

Dec 25, 2020

Joseph Raymond Ulsh, 60, of Duncansville, died Friday at UPMC Altoona following complications from a heart attack.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. “Bill” and Michelena “Miki” (Loudenslager) Ulsh-Jolin, who survives him in Brooksville, Fla. He married Mary L. Resig on Sept. 12, 1992, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hollidaysburg.

Joe...

Dec 22, 2020

Paul J. Mercer, 90, of Altoona, died Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona, due to complications of COVID-19. He was born in Altoona, son of the late VanEman E. and Ruth (Bohn) Mercer. He married Anna M. Kneidinger on Sept. 26, 1953, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. She preceded him in death Feb16,2017.

Surviving are...

Dec 19, 2020

John T. Keller Sr., 52, of Altoona, died Saturday after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Thomas and Judy (Keller) Keller. He married Karen A. Schellhammer Jan. 6, 1993, in Fredericksburg, Va. Surviving are his wife; four sons: John T. Jr., Matthew J., Caleb J. and Zeth H. Keller; and...

Dec 14, 2020

Roger Alan Hileman, age 60, of Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Bellefonte, a son of the late Donald Richard and Shirley Ann (Crum) Hileman.  He married Rhonda L. Szpalla.  Surviving are his wife, at home; daughters:  Byrne R. Riley, Dana M. Hileman and Jaime Lydic; sons:  Josh J. Hileman and Travis Simanski; 14...

Dec 13, 2020

Judith Ann Oldham, age 66, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel Brown and Anna E. (Laird) Oldham.  Surviving are a sister, Cynthia F. Oldham.  Judy retired as a nurse.  She was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and Penn State.  At the request of the...

Dec 11, 2020

Jennifer Regina Brown, 49, of Altoona, passed away quietly at home Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Born and raised in Yardley, Jennifer was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of ’90 and attended Penn State Ogontz Campus. Jennifer was employed as a home care nurse in Altoona for the past 20 years.

Daughter of the...

Dec 10, 2020

Joseph E. Miller, 81, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph C. and Ruth Elizabeth (Sandrus) Miller. On July 7, 1958, he married Donna J. Dale at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death April 11, 2020.

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Dec 10, 2020

Robert F. (Bob) Koehle, 67, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E. and Sarah Berenice (Mussleman) Koehle Sr. On June 22, 1974, he married Barbara Ann Nycum at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata.

Surviving are his wife; three sons: Robert Christopher (Shawna) Koehle of...

Dec 6, 2020

Georgia R. Yon, age 77, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert J. and Marina (Stewart) Yingling.  She was married to the late Donald R. Yon.  Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Martz, a son, John Yingling, sisters:  Cheryl Yingling, Debra Tornatore and Vickie Wyatt,...

Dec 6, 2020

Debra A. Bihun, 65, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona.

Debbe was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald F. and Dorothy L. (Fornwalt) Kutruff. She married Andrew Bihun on Sept. 6, 1996, in Altoona.

She retired as a dental assistant in 1990.

Debbe was a 1974 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School....

Dec 3, 2020

Yva-Marie Battles, 32, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

She was born in Orange, N.J., daughter of Derek Taborn and Robin D. (Ross) Moore.

Yva-Marie was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. She loved music and dancing.

She is survived by two children, Derrick H. Taborn and Za’Niya...

Nov 30, 2020

PaulC. Himes, age 82, died Monday morning at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Anthony and Dorothy (Briggs) Himes.  He was married to the late Bernadine Dubbs.  Surviving are a daughter Amy Weimer, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and several siblings.  Paul retired from PPG as a hot liner inspector who was a Army...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Rita A. Casanave, 89, Altoona, died Monday afternoon at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Demetrios “Jimmy” and Stavroula (Alatza) Armenis. On

Apr. 16, 1966, she married Attorney N. John Casanave at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2015....

Nov 29, 2020

Shirley A. Charlesworth, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max and Madeline (Koch) Charlesworth.

Surviving are, a sister, Nancy Kutz of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Max R. (Toni) of Hollidaysburg and David (Celeste) of Altoona; three nieces, Heather Lay of Nokesville, Va.,...

Nov 28, 2020

Helen Anne Epple, 88, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph L. and Helen M. (Donnelly) Greible. She married Richard H. Epple May 24, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He died Dec. 18, 2010.

She was a homemaker and a loving mother and was...

Nov 27, 2020

Mr. Howard Samuel Albright, 94, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Friday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Mount Union, son of the late Aaron and Eva (Dugann) Albright. On March 27, 1960, he married Helen Elizabeth Rourke in Berkley Springs, W.Va. She preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2006.

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Nov 24, 2020

Gordon Scott Hampton II, 20, of Altoona, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was born in Altoona, son of Gordon Scott I and the late Debbie (Lear) Hampton.

He was Christian.

Gordon attended Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was a free thinker, someone who always looked into the...