OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Helen K. Hildebrand, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:50 PM, Monday, January 6, 2020 at Guardian Elder Care after a brief illness.

Mrs. Hildebrand was born in Altoona, Pa on February 15, 1928, daughter of the late Harold Clayton and Marie Kathryn (Stimer) Williams. She married Eugene V. Hildebrand July 24, 1957 in Elkton, MD....

Jan 5, 2020

Amanda M. Zindel, age 32, of Bellwood/Altoona, died Sunday in Altoona.  She was born in Florida, a daughter of John W. & Cathe H. (Henry) Zindel.  Surviving are a daughter, her parents, her grandmother, Cindy Zindel, several aunts, uncles & cousins.  A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Carol A. Luciano, 72, of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack.

Mrs. Luciano was born in Altoona, Pa on March 19, 1947, daughter of the late Robert P. and Florence V. “Beryl” (Hall) Gallagher. She married Anthony T. “Tony” Luciano Sr. December 10,...

2020

Frank L. Port, age 76 of Altoona, died Sunday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Charles W. and Rosie M. (Hohn) Port.    Surviving are a sister, Pearl Port, brothers:  Ben, Dave and Richard Port, and a special caregiver niece, Autumn L. Teemple.  At the request of the deceased there...

Dec 30, 2019

Richard Eugene Patterson Jr., 55 of Altoona, died Monday morning at his residence.  He was born in Clearfield, a son of the late Richard E. and Robina Kay (Aughenbaugh) Patterson.  Surviving are his life companion, Michael Logan; sisters:  Denise Howell, Lea Patterson and Jay Smith; and a brother, Curt Patterson.  Memorial service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held...

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Ann W. Smilnak, 80, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:10 AM, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa after a brief illness.

Mrs. Smilnak was born in Altoona, Pa on October 6, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Snively) Waring. She married John B. Smilnak November 13, 1965 in Altoona.

Dec 21, 2019

James O. Kenawell Sr.78, of Duncansville, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 1:40 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mr. Kenawell Sr. was born in Hollidaysburg, Pa on January 4, 1941, son of the late Ralph C. and Anna J. (Zeek) Kenawell. He married Suzanne M. McGraw...

Dec 20, 2019

Rose C. Stevens, 90 of Altoona, Pa died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Amber Terrace, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stevens was born in Altoona, Pa on February 14, 1926, daughter of the late George C. and Bessie (Bookas) Boliski. She married George W. Stevens August 27, 1950 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Altoona. He...

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. John M. Turchetta, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at home at 11:10 AM, Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Mr. Turchetta was born in Altoona, Pa on August 24, 1958, son of the late John B. and Agnes (Mayemick) Turchetta. He married Sherry I. Reed November 1, 1980 at Wehnwood United Methodist Church, Altoona.

John...

Dec 11, 2019

Deborah G. Fornwalt – Beiswenger, 59, of 7107 S. 74th Drive, Laveen. AZ, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:38 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of a fall.

Mrs. Fornwalt – Beiswenger was born in Altoona, Pa on February 1, 1960, daughter of the late Richard Linson and Shirley Ann...

Nov 27, 2019

David E. Hedberg, 76 of Bedford, Virginia died Wednesday November 27, 2019.

He was born in Altoona, Pa.  November 5, 1943 a son of the late Carl Nils and Helen Mae (Clabaugh) Hedberg.

David is survived by his wife Anna Mary (Still) Hedberg. Two children: Kyle Hedberg and Charity (James) Lewis and their mother Joanne...

Nov 24, 2019

Mrs. Joely Ann Fox, 51, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg, Pa after an extended illness.

Mrs. Fox was born in Altoona, Pa on August 16, 1968, daughter of the late Robert Jerome “Jerry” and Janet F. (Monaco) Fox.

She was a Legal Secretary at Blair County...

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Anne Virginia Mauk, 90 of Altoona, Pa formerly of Bellwood died Monday, November 18, 2019, at UPMC-Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Mauk was born in Altoona, Pa on April 28, 1929, daughter of the late William Francis and Myrtie Marian (Hetrick) Crowl. She married Rex Allen Mauk Sr. August 2, 1952 at St. Mark’s Catholic...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Dean T. Papadeas, 71, of Duncansville, Pa died peacefully with his family at his side a battle with cancer at 2:35 PM Monday, November 18, 2019.

Mr. Papadeas was born in Altoona, Pa on February 12, 1948, son of the late Ted L. and Helen (Mastos) Papadeas. He married Barbara A. Beiswenger July 11, 1975 in...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Charles Anthony Shade, age 66, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:00 AM, Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. Shade was born in Altoona, Pa on August 15, 1953,  son of the late Oscar Landis and Gertrude (Lingenfelter) Croft.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a SSG...

Oct 26, 2019

John E. Denis, 79, Altoona, died Saturday morning October 26, 2019 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Mutual, Pa to Joseph and Caroline (Haladena) Denis.

He married Joyanna Monti on August 23, 1969 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

He is survived by three sons:...

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs.  Gina L. Strayer, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:32 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Mrs. Strayer was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1960, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Paris) Faretta. She married James E. Strayer February 4, 1980 in Altoona.

She was...

Oct 13, 2019

Eugene E. “Gene” Stoltz Sr. 84, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at 1:18 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home after an extended illness.

Gene was born in Patton, Pa on June 19, 1935, son of the late Maurice and Mary (Huber) Stoltz. He was twice married, first to Anna Storm...

Sep 27, 2019

Mark Thomas Balmforth, 60, of Austin, TX died Friday, September 27, 2019 unexpectedly at his residence.

Mr. Balmforth was born in Pensecola, Florida on April 19, 1959, son of the late Stanford Cleworth and Barbara (Dieges) Balmforth.

He was employed music, was a prolific reader of philosophy, history, museums, and was a marathon and half...

Sep 26, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Consalvo, 91, of Altoona, Pa died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona.

Mrs. Consalvo was born in Lilly, Pa on May 14 1928, daughter of the late Lynn and Cecelia (Bradley) Delozier. She married Vincent J. Consalvo February 8, 1946 in Lilly, Pa. He preceded her in death February 20, 1986.

She was...