OBITUARIES
Joseph R. Noel
May 6, 2024
Joseph R. Noel, 73, Ruskin, Florida, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital, Sarasota, Florida. Born August 16, 1950, Altoona, son of the late Herbert J. and Olive A. (Lidwell) Noel. Preceded in death by his first wife, Johanna L. (Claudia) Noel. Survived by his wife, Shirley A. (Campbell) Noel, whom he...
Edwin E. Eckard, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Edwin E. Eckard Jr., 70, Altoona, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. Born January 7, 1954, Altoona, son of the late Edwin E. Sr. and Margaret J. (Ott) Eckard. Survived by his wife, Stephanie M. (Johnsonbaugh) Eckard; daughter, Laura J. Hazlett; son, Rev. Dennis M. Eckard; sisters, Margaret Sprankle, Grace Crosson and Kathy Eckard; brothers, Thomas, John,...
Dennis P. Donley
Apr 5, 2024
Dennis P. Donley, 72, Altoona, passed away April 5, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 18, 1952, Altoona, son of the late George W. and Barbara Jean (Bratton) Donley. Survived by his three children, Barbara Jeanne Donley (George Gehring), Renee M. (Taylor) Austin and Patrick W. (Ashley) Donley; granddaughter, Claire Gaines; and his brother, Robert A. Donley (Anita Himes). Dennis...
Joyce A. Hann
Mar 13, 2024
Joyce A. Hann, 57, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. Born January 19, 1967, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., daughter of the late Carl and Susan (Mills) Stains. Survived by her husband, Anthony “Bull” Rodriguez; children, Charles, Joshua (Brandi), and Jasmine Hann; grandchildren, Draven, Quentin, Gemini and Michael; brother, Chris Stains; and numerous nieces...
SFC James J. Robinson (Ret)
Mar 13, 2024
SFC James J. Robinson (Ret), 60, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with his wife by his side at their home. Born August 4, 1963, Altoona, son of Josephine (Chamberlain) Neugebauer and the late Donald Robinson. Survived by his loving wife, Cherry (Acker) Robinson; his children; brother, John Robinson; and his special aunt and uncle, Mary Ann and Art...
Darlene K. Schirf
Mar 8, 2024
Darlene K. Schirf, 79, Tyrone, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare, Altoona. Born January 24, 1945, Windber, daughter of the late Charles T. Sr. and Edith A. (Thompson) Webb. Survived by her loving husband, Donald Schirf; daughters, Donna (Mark) Wance, Hanover; DeeAnn (Bill) Fike, Chesterfield, VA; and Dawn (Chester) Evans, Arlington Heights, IL; 5 grandchildren, Cassandra (Joseph)...
Regina M. (Madigan) Kutruff
Mar 2, 2024
Regina M. (Madigan) Kutruff, 86, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in June 5, 1937, Amsbry, the eldest of 14 children to late parents, Thomas and Marie (Beiswenger) Madigan. Her loving husband, Herbert J. Kutruff, preceded her in death. They married at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ashville, on...
Estelle M. Gates
Feb 27, 2024
Estelle M. Gates, 62, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her residence. Born December 21, 1961, Altoona, daughter of the late James T. and Marilyn G. (Angus) Mills. Preceded in death by her son, David Gates, Jr. and sister, Kathy Mackey. Survived by her husband, David Gates, Sr.; daughter, Sierra Kirsh; two grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie (Eric) Webb and...
Arlene I. Cortez
Feb 26, 2024
Arlene I. Cortez, 70, Altoona, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at her residence. Born August 4, 1953, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, daughter of James G. and Martha F. (O’Brien) Miller. Preceded in death by her father; husband, Raphael Cortez; daughter, Tina Morey; grandsons, Tony, Adam and Ryan Morey; and brother, Edward “Eddie” Miller. Survived by her mother; sister,...
Robert K. Stiffler, Sr.
Feb 18, 2024
Robert K. Stiffler Sr., 85, Bellwood, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home. Born May 7, 1938, Bellwood, son of the late Cloyd E. and Cecelia M. (Timmons) Stiffler. He was raised in Kerbaugh where he spent most of his life working around the house and yard. He was a retired mechanic who loved time with his family...
Virginia Ann Gilyard
Feb 15, 2024
Virginia Ann “Red” Gilyard, 78, Altoona, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born June 13, 1945, Altoona, daughter of the late Paul W. and Mae V. (Dunn) Klein. Survived by her loving husband, Charles Gilyard; children, Harold (Tina) White III and Lisa Jo Lunghofer; three grandchildren, Sarah Riter, Allie Burdette and Gabriel Little;...
Eric "Brownie" T. Brown
Feb 7, 2024
Eric T. “Brownie” Brown, 57, Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home after an extended illness. Born November 5, 1966, Altoona, son of the late N. Louise and Arthur Brown, Sr. Survived by sisters, Laurette, Melinda and Pammy; brother, Doug and wife, Debbie; multiple nieces and nephews; and companion, Karen. Preceded in death by sisters, Colly...
Richard R. Leipold
Feb 3, 2024
Richard R. Leipold, 80, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. Born September 5, 1943, Altoona, son of the late Ralph F. and Pearl M. (McDonald) Leipold. Preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Leipold, Bonnie Angermeier and Terry Merritts; and brother-in-law, “Shorty” Merritts. Survived by his daughter, Julie Ann (Robert Luciano) Della, Lilly; 3 grandchildren,...
Christopher C. Finch
Jan 30, 2024
Christopher C. Finch, 67, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 24, 1956, Morristown, New Jersey, son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Mary A. (Strunck) Finch. Survived by sisters, Winnie Barbato, Mickey Dow, Sharon Becker and Jerri Holmes; brothers, Donald Finch Jr., Ray Finch and Jim Finch; special friend, Nancy McConnell; and numerous...
Barbara A. (McGeary) Damiano
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara A. Damiano, 83, Bellwood, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home. Born April 17, 1940, Altoona, daughter of the late Cora (Williamson) Greene and Ira McGeary. She married Ronald B. Damiano in 1958, he preceded her in death in 2000 after 42 years of marriage. Survived by her daughters, Brenda Damiano, Philadelphia; and Bonnie (David) Hennaman, Duncansville; son,...
Frances J. McConnell
Jan 24, 2024
Frances “Fran” J. McConnell, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 21, 1958, Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Paul and Edna (McCue) Pizzitola. Preceded in death by brothers, Vito and Edward Pizzitola; sister, Mary Pizzitola; and son, Charles Softy. Survived by her husband, Robert McConnell of Altoona; son, Jerry Softy of Florida;...
Francis R. "Hezzie" Thompson
Jan 22, 2024
Francis R. “Hezzie” Thompson, 92, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 12, 1932, Newry, son of the late Eugene and Edith (Leonard) Thompson. Survived by his loving wife, Charleen Carey, whom he married on May 2, 1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata, recently celebrating their...
Albert E. Anderson, Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Albert E. Anderson, Sr., 93, Altoona, passed away January 9, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Altoona. Born July 14, 1930, Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Albert F. and Hazel (Statts) Anderson. Preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Rose (Dumont) Anderson; and several other family members. Albert is survived by a multitude of children, step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Samuel L. Kokolis
Jan 7, 2024
Samuel Luke Kokolis, 82, Duncansville, passed away January 7, 2024 at his home. Born October 11, 1941, Graceton, Indiana County, son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Bondra) Kokolis. Survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Judith “Judy” (Benamati), whom he married on October 12, 1963; son, Kevin Kokolis; granddaughter, Emory Kokolis; brother, Thomas (Luanne) Kokolis; sister, Barbara...
John R. Stewart
Dec 31, 2023
John R. Stewart, age 80 of Altoona, died Sunday !2/31/2023 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona 03/05/1943, a son of Victor D. and Della M. (Zimmerman) Stewart. Jack was married to the late Janet M. (Coccia} Stewart who died 11/21/2013. Surviving are daughters: Sue A. Stewart, Jacquelin Stewart and Mary Lechner; sons: James...
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