OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Orvita Elizabeth “Orvita” Knott, 90 of Hollidaysburg, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 12:08 AM, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Knott was born in Ashville, Pa on January 13, 1930, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Marlett) Riggleman. She married Joseph A. Knott June 5, 1948...

Nov 16, 2020

Gerald L. “Woody” VanOrmer, 78, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oscar L. and Marian (Gutzwiller) VanOrmer. He married Linda A. Krider Aug. 15, 1964, at First Church of Christ, Altoona. She preceded him in death April 13, 2016.

He retired as a...

Nov 16, 2020

Mason George Jr., 86, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:40 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. George was born in Richmond, VA on March 27, 1934, son of the late Mason and Mary (Kanode) George. He married Patricia A. White April 14, 1951 in Altoona. She preceded him in death...

Nov 15, 2020

Dennis C. McCale, age 77, died Sunday evening at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Robert W. and Ellen R. (Rooney) McCale.  Dennis was previously employed as a grocery store stocker in Michigan.  He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School.  Surviving is his sister, Mary F. McMaster and her family.  ...

Nov 10, 2020

Howard L. Decker Sr., age 79 of Duncansville, formerly Martinsburg, died Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Bedford, a son of Walter and Alma (Ferguson) Decker.  He married Susie Marie Weyandt, who survives at home.  Also surviving are a sons:  Howard L. Decker Jr, and Scott A. Decker with whom his parents lived; a daughter, Theresa...

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. David A. Berger, Sr. 75, of Altoona, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Dave was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1945, son of the late Anthony P. and Mildred F. (Trexler) Berger. He married Dorothy L. Anthony December 27, 1969 at the Cathedral of...

Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Joan Kitzing, a 90, of Altoona, Pa passed away at 12:10 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Barbara was born in Altoona, Pa on May 9, 1930, daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Copenhaver) Weiss. She married Armond Kitzing.

She retired in 1993...

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Joshua Allen McConnell, 42, of Chicago, ILL, died at 11:57 AM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at a friend’s residence.

Mr. McConnell was born in Altoona, Pa on August 23, 1978, son of Marcella A. (Muri) Fickes.

He was employed as an Executive Chef at various restaurants in Chicago, ILL for 20 years.

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Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Dawn Finnegan, 57, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona.

Mrs. Finnegan was born in Altoona, Pa on December 18,1962, daughter of the late Clyde and Caroline ( Dangel) Loomis.

She had worked as a Laborer at Henderson Printing Altoona, with 4 years of service.

Cynthia...

Oct 11, 2020

Miss Judith Ann Nale, 77, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:00 AM, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Miss Nale was born in Altoona, Pa on February 3, 1943, daughter of the late Paul V. and Vivian V. (Logan) Nale.

She retired June 11, 2003 as...

Oct 11, 2020

Regina M. "Jeannie" Yorgy, 76, passed away Sunday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Regina was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John H. and Mary M. (Hileman) Yorgy.  She was preceded in death by her brother John D. Yorgy.  Surviving are two brothers, Stephen L. of Shepherdsville Ky. and David F. of Altoona; Numerous loving cousins;...

Oct 8, 2020

Dennis A. Shunk, age 78, of Bellwood, died Thursday evening at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter and Pearl (Gensamer) Shunk.  He married Judy A. McFalls.  Surviving are his wife at home; daughters:  Lori Barr and Robin Wynings; sons:  Dennis Jr., Rick and Brian Shunk; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Sandra M. Tolston, age 72, of Altoona, Pa, passed away at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness.

Mrs. Tolston was born, daughter of the late John P. and Jeanette M. Carrig.

She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Sandy was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle...

Oct 7, 2020

Helen Adell Murphy, 87, of Woodbine, MD entered into eternal life, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her resident.

Mrs. Murphy was born in Georgetown, Washington, DC on September 5, 1933, daughter of the late Frank R. and Catherine M. (Veise) Sullivan. She married James M. Murphy December 28, 1949 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Georgetown, Washington, DC....

Oct 5, 2020

Emory Ellis Grace Jr., age 59, of Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Emory Ellis & Barbara Jean (Sauers) Grace Sr.  Surviving are daughters:  Deanna L. Grace and Heather J. Evans; 8 grandchildren and sisters:  Barbara Jean Miller and Vicki Mussleman.  Emory had been previously employed as a...

Sep 30, 2020

Mr. Charles A. Jones, 59, of Reynoldsville, Pa formerly of Altoona died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Jones was born in Altoona, Pa on March 10, 1961, son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Yon) Jones.

He was a Construction Laborer with 25 years of service.

Charles enjoyed hunting and...

Sep 27, 2020

Rachael Ann Dionis, age 35, of Johnstown, formerly Altoona, died Sunday morning due to a tragic fire at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Thomas Greg Dionis and Marsha A. (Hall) Dionis.  Surviving are her parents; a brother, Ryan G. (Nicole) Dionis; a sister, Christina A. Dionis; two nieces and two nephews; and her cat ...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. James C. “Jim” Reimer, 84, of Altoona, Pa died at 6:10 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hill Rehabilitation and Health Center, after an extended illness.

Mr. Reimer was born in Reading, Pa on August 16, 1936, son of the late Carl and Miriam (Miller) Reimer. He married Jacqueline B. Boyer in Reading, Pa. She...

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Margaret A. Greene, 83, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Greene was born in Altoona, Pa on June 11, 1937, daughter of the late Ambrose J. and Margaret (Fields) Loomis.

She retired March 1999 as a Registered Nurse at...

Sep 21, 2020

Miss Shirley I. White, 80, of Martinsburg, Pa formerly of Altoona and Cleveland, OH, died at 3:00 PM, Monday, September 21, 2020 at The Village At Morrisons Cove, after an extended illness.

Miss White was born in Altoona, Pa on October 31, 1939, daughter of the late Ralph G. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White Sr.

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