OBITUARIES

Sep 6, 2020

Sharon E. Barley, age 73 of Altoona, died Sunday morning at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Brannon) Greiner.  She married Paul E. Barley Sr. on November 19, 1990 in Winchester, Virginia.  Surviving are her husband at home, daughters:  Jennifer Barley, Lisa Johnson and Lori Bond (Chuck), all of Altoona;...

Sep 2, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) E. Lynam, 74, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 2nd, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY following a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nick was born on June 24, 1946 in Altoona, PA to Nicholas E. Lynam Jr. and Helen L. (nee Kelley) Lynam.  He was the oldest of six siblings.

Aug 31, 2020

John B. Horton Jr., age 80, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John B. and Florence M. (Hughes) Horton Sr.    Surviving are daughters:  Traci L. Alley, Anna,Tammy, Chrissy, Tammy and Denise; sons:  Tim and John Horton III; several grandchildren and great grandchildren..  At the request of the...

Aug 28, 2020

Mrs. Mary Frances “Fran” Moses, 89, of Altoona, Pa, died a Monday, August 28, 2020 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, Pa., after an extended illness.

Mrs. Moses was born in Altoona, on March 30, 1931, daughter of the late Morgan A. and Pearl (McSorley) Smithmyer. She married Robert J. Moses December 31, 1955 at the...

Aug 23, 2020

Mrs. Jean “Gina” C. Karnes, 87, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:52 AM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Karnes was born in Bradys Bend, Pa on May 28, 1933, daughter of the late Giuliano and Celeste (DeMatteis) Andreassi. She married William E. Karnes May 31, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...

Aug 20, 2020

Mrs. Lvis M. Caiarelli, 95, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:45 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Caiarelli was born in Johnstown, Pa on October 26, 1924, daughter of the late James Martin and Mary Ruth (Rogers) Thompson. She married David Henry Caiarelli who preceded her in death.

She worked as a...

Aug 19, 2020

Bonnie L. Bennett, age 74, of Altoona, died Wednesday at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Cheveliar) Rickabaugh.  Surviving are a daughter, Tina M. French; sons:  William F. DeFrancesco Jr., Thomas C. Wagner Jr., and Michael T. Bennett; a sister, Melody Sprankle and four grandchildren.  Bonnie retired as a cook...

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph Nicholas Trotman, III, 37, Coatesville, was taken from us on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born on July 7, 1983 in West Chester, the loving son of Joseph N., Jr. and Louise E. Trotman.

Surviving are his parents of Coatesville; a sister; a niece and nephew; and many aunts and...

Aug 12, 2020

Eugene P. Bettwy, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:29 pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. Bettwy was born in Altoona, February 10, 1932, son of the late Louis P. and Eva (Eder) Bettwy. He married Viola K. Delozier August 14, 1971 to the Cathedral of the Blessed...

Aug 11, 2020

Steven P. Boore, age 65, of Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul E. and Barbara M. (Hoffman) Boore.  Surviving are his brother, Roy E. Boore (Karen) of Roaring Spring.  Steve was retired from Housekeeping at the Altoona Hospital.  At the request of the deceased there will be...

Aug 2, 2020

Kathyrn V. Cornelius, age 86, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Pottstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Stouch.  Surviving are four sons:: Randy, Rodney, Ralph and Clarence Cornelius; a daughter, Kathy Bowmaster; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly,  She was preceded...

Jul 31, 2020

Kenneth E. Barth, age 66, of Bellwood, died Friday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clare and Florence (Shapley) Barth.  He married Trudy A. Snyder, who survives of Bellwood.  Also surviving are a stepson, Ronald Pruznak, a brother, Thomas Barth.  Ken was previously employed by Bellwood Borough as a supervisor.  At...

Jul 25, 2020

Neil E. Parks, age 37, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.  He was born a son of Clair L and VickiL. (Sager) Parks.  Surviving are daughters:  Mariko Kudo and Ayala Shakira Cabanlit Parks; a son, Katsuya Kudo; sisters:  Nicole Parks and Marjory Koch; two grandchildren:  DeShaun Maddox and Marcia Mackenzie; and a nephew, Tristan Condrack.  At...

Jul 22, 2020

Dennis J. Ivory, 61, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 on Route 36, Logan Township, Altoona, as a result of an automobile accident.

Mr. Ivory was born in Altoona, Pa on April 19, 1959, son of the late Joseph Edmund and Grace M. (Leamer) Ivory. He married Mary Jo Anderson January 23, 2000 in Altoona....

Jul 20, 2020

Margaret E. “Maggie” Snowberger, of Altoona /Bellwood, age 64, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Charles A. and Margaret E. (Mullaney) Faingnaert.  She was married on 11/19/1977 in Tyrone, to the late Robert P. Snowberger Sr.  They raised one child, Robert P. Snowberger Jr.  Margaret is survived by her son Robert...

Jul 18, 2020

Mrs. Regina M “Jeanie” Farabaugh, 100, of Garvey Manor Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Hollidaysburg died at 5:02 AM Saturday July 18, 2020 at Garvey Manor Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Hollidaysburg.

Mrs. Farabaugh was born in Altoona, Pa on April 18, 1920, daughter of the late Bernard J. and Margaret (Lonsdale) Plunket. She married Vincent G....

Jul 14, 2020

John A. Sipes, age 69, of Altoona/Bellwood, died Tuesday morning at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Marshall and Freda A. (Price) Sipes.  He married Deborah A. Chesney.  Surviving are his wife, his mother, a daughter, Mandi L. Billett, a son, Greg A. Lee, sisters:  Dorothy Stephens and Mary Parsons, a brother, Jerry Sipes, and...

Jul 14, 2020

Donald H. Claycomb, age 80, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.  He was born in Imler,a son of Arthur and Al era (Wolford) Claycomb.  Surviving are three daughters:  Pam L. Mitchell(Kirk), Ruth Ann Eger (Norm) and Jackie Adams (Sue Payne); three sons:  Ryan D. Claycomb (Angela), Bruce...

Jul 11, 2020

Miss Keegan Annalise Mina Burns, 27 days old, of Altoona, Pa, passed away at 3:21 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Keegan was born in Johnstown, Pa on June 14, 2020, daughter of Sean D. and Shelby K. (Breuer) Burns.

She was of the Christian Faith and member of Overflow Church Altoona....

Jul 6, 2020

Mr. William S. “Bill” Luther, 83, of Duncansville, Pa died at 5:38 PM, Monday, July 6, 2020 Altoona, after an extended illness.

Bill was born in Altoona, Pa on July 24, 1936, son of the late Stanley M. and Madeline M. (Crist) Luther. He married Loretta A. Smith at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona.

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