OBITUARIES

Apr 8, 2020

Anthony D. “Tony” Alianiello, 73, Altoona, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday at his home, after a brief and tough battle with leukemia.

He was born in Altoona to the late Joseph J. and Lucy R. (Riccio) Alianiello. On Sept. 23, 1978, he married Christine Jacobs at the Altoona Campus Chapel of Penn State University....

Apr 5, 2020

Mark Edward Menegay, 52, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Mr. Menegay was born in Lackawanna, N.Y. on May 8, 1967, son of James and Shiela (Brannen) Menegay.

He was a mechanic and handyman.

He was a Catholic.

Mark was a 1985 graduate of Louisville High School, Louisville, Ohio....

Mar 25, 2020

Sandra L. “Sandy” Cuzzolina, 71, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William M. and Lois M. (Hostetler) Shaner. On Oct. 18, 1969, she married John F. Cuzzolina at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Angela...

Mar 24, 2020

Geraldine M. “Gerri” Rose, 85, Altoona, died Tuesday at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter A. and Magdalen J. (Becker) Tomlinson. On July 16, 1960, she married Paul R. Rose at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are five children: Kathleen (Jerry) Davies of Dover, Del., Paul William (Brenda) Rose of...

Mar 13, 2020

Clifford C. Parshall Jr., age 81, of Gallitzin and Pinecroft, died Friday in Gallitzin.  He was born in Pinecroft, a son of the late Clifford C. & Helen R. (Sager) Parshall Sr.  Surviving are two daughters:  Theresa Lee and Betty Jo Aungst; two sons:  Clifford “Clint” and Timothy Parshall; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and...

Mar 11, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Laird,age 67, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh.  He was born in Altoona, a son of George & Violet (Harpster) Laird.  Jeff retired as a Tri-axle Driver from Ventre Construction, Altoona.  Surviving are daughters:  Kerrie A. Laird, Stacie A. Weimer and Arica Robenolt; a son, Jeffrey A.Laird Jr.; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren;...

Mar 4, 2020

Paul E. Rink, age 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Golden Living. Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul G. and Anna Louise (Arnold) Runk.  Surviving are two daughters:  Michele A. Moore and Kristie A. Williams; two sons:  Robert P. (Jacqueline) and Todd M. (Laura) Runk; six grandchildren:  Nicholas, Damian, Julia, Alexander,...

Mar 3, 2020

Paul Wayne Krape, age 82, of Alabama, formerly Altoona/Bellwood, died Tuesday at his home.  He was born a son of Wayne Glenn and Hilda (Samuelson) Krape.  Surviving are a son, Stephen Krape of Florida, and a sister, Miriam Pellegrine.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.  Internment at Blair Memorial Park....

Mar 3, 2020

Michael E. Holesa, age 63, ofAltoona, died Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Chambersburg, a son of Edgar F. Robinson and the late Judith A. Holesa.  Surviving are his father, one sister, two brothers, and his fiancé Peggy Sue Kabore.  At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Mar 3, 2020

David W. Mallery, age 61, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his home.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Elwood and Maebelle (Saltsgiver) Mallery.  Surviving are his parents, his wife, Melanie R. (Leonard) Mallery; for children:  Heather Beschler (Jonah), Amy Coombs (Tommy), David W. Mallery Jr. and companion, KareDeGol and Jessica Mallery and companion, Ryan Leventry; and...

Mar 1, 2020

Judy Kim Corle, age 64 of Claysburg, passed away Sunday at her home.  She was in England, a daughter of Anson andPeggy Corle.  Surviving are her son, Daniel Corle; her brother, Mike Corle; her sister, Kay Hoffer; and her two pets:  Sally and Fred.  Kim was known for her passion for animals, movies and playing games.  She will be...

Feb 26, 2020

Cheryl D. Miller, age 76, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly.

Mrs. Miller was born in Altoona, Pa on June 1, 1943, daughter of the late Charles R. (Cherry) Carol (Spence) Bell. She married Raymond E. Miller in 1960 in Altoona. He died October 10, 2014.

She was a...

Feb 17, 2020

Donna C. Lawruk-Perry, 83, Duncansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her four daughters at Elmcroft of Altoona Senior Living Center, after an extended illness.

She was born in Mineral Point, daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Nevill) Hale. She was first married to Raymond P. Lawruk, who died May 9, 1981. She then married...

Jan 23, 2020

James E. Robinson, age 92, of Huntingdon, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening in Huntingdon.  He was born 12/28/1927 in Altoona, a son of Harry E. & Mariam E. (White) Robinson.  Jim married Helen L. Olson, who died 10/26/2005.  He was a Air Force Veteran,  Jim retired as a department supervisor from SKF.  Surviving are sons:  James B. (Deb),...

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Fred T. Lumadue, age 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:16 AM, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence, after an extended illness.

Mr. Lumadue was born in Altoona, Pa on July 14, 1938, son of the late Regis T. and Anna L. (Weber) Lumadue. He married Margaret M. Greinader February 23, 1963 in Coalport, Pa....

Jan 22, 2020

Stephen G. Lundy, age 37, of Altoona, died Wednesday in Altoona.  He was born 06/09/1982 in Baltimore, a son of Randolph G. & Karen J. (Welty) Lundy.  Surviving are his father, daughters:  Skye A. Lundy, Alyssa F. Senttles & Chassidy R. Settles, a son, Gabriel S. Lundy; and brothers, Nathaniel & Randall Lundy.  Friends received from Noon - 2:00...

Jan 22, 2020

Mrs.  Pauline Frances Fama, 100, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:35 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, Pa, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Fama was born in South Fork, Pa on March 3, 1919, daughter of the late John and Camella (Francis) Sgro. She married Albert G. Fama January...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. John J. Duffy, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died at 11:40 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Duffy was born in Altoona, Pa on November 17, 1958, son of the late Clair E. and Barbara L. (Yetsko) Duffy. He married Paula J. Tetanich October 19, 1991 at Cathedral of...

Jan 11, 2020

Joseph Alexander Stephane Allard, 91, Altoona, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.

He was born in Leominster, Mass., the eldest son of Philippe and Bellona (Desserres) Allard. Following high school graduation, he served three years as a member of the U.S. Army Finance Corps, Panama Canal...

Jan 10, 2020

Edward A. McCaulley (Missing Link) 72, of Bellwood, passed Friday evening surrounded by his family.  He was a devout Christian.  He was born in Bellwood, son of the Jeannette (Garman) and the late Roy McCaulley.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda A. (Frontz ) McCaulley, son, Ivan B. (Dawn) McCaulley, a daughter, Arneida R. (Buddy)...