OBITUARIES

Apr 4, 2019

Benjamin Lee Petrunak, 34, Altoona, lost his battle for life on Thursday morning April 4, 2019. He had a lengthy history of mental illness and substance abuse.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on April 17, 1984, son of Fred E. Petrunak and Renee L. (Lawson) Craddock. Surviving are...

Apr 1, 2019

Mrs. Joanne M. “Queen Bee” Stephens, 85, of 588 Eger Lane, Duncansville, Pa died Monday, April 1, 2019 at 3:38 PM at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stephens was born in Altoona, Pa on October 16, 1933, daughter of the late Stanley M. and Madeline M....

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Jean L. Herbert, 92, of 301 Valley View Blvd. Altoona, Pa, died at 4:20 AM, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Mrs. Herbert was born in McKeesport, Pa on May 20, 1926, daughter of the late Dr. Robert and...

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Rose A. Stefanon, 94, of Duncansville, Pa died at 4:30 AM Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Elmcroft of Altoona, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Stefanon was born in Dilltown, Pa on September 20, 1924, daughter of the late John and Catherine Kuzminsky. She married Attillio J. Stefanon September...

Mar 20, 2019

Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop Emeritus, 83 of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Canonsburg, Pa.

He was born in Bannister, MI August 13, 1935, son of the late Michael and (Alzbeta) Adamec.

On Monday, March 25, 2019 Friends will...

Mar 17, 2019

Mrs. Constance D. (Andros) Glunt, 86, of Altoona, Pa died at 7:10 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Glunt was born in Altoona, Pa on April 23, 1932, daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Basaites) Andros. She...

Feb 27, 2019

Miss Josephine Marie “Josie” Behe, 93, of Palm Coast, FL died February 27, 2019 Advent health Hospice, Palm Coast, FL.

Miss Behe was born in Altoona, Pa on January 25, 1926, daughter of the late Edwin and Matilda (Plunket) Behe.

She was a...

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Virginia L. Murphy, 91, of Altoona, Pa died at 11:50 PM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, Altoona.

Mrs. Murphy was born in East Landsdowne, Pa on October 3, 1927, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Englert) Barnes. She married Robert J....

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth G. “Libby” Hicks of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:30 AM, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Altoona Center Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Mrs. Hicks was born in Hollidaysburg, Pa on July 23, 1928, daughter of the late Walter C. and Lelia E. (Boland) Keller. She married...

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Lori A. Keirn, 53, of Altoona, Pa died at Apprx. 8:00 AM, Friday, February 22, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Keirn was born in Altoona, Pa on April 10, 1965, daughter of Joseph E. and Shirley J. (Trexler) Keirn.

She worked as...

Feb 18, 2019

Christ W. Arseniu, 79, of Altoona, Pa died at 1:40 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Arseniu was born in Altoona, Pa on June 5, 1939, son of the late William P. and Genevieve (Zosimas) Arseniu. He married Janet L. DeSantes...

Feb 15, 2019

Mrs. Leona M. Lunger, 85, of Altoona, Pa, died at 3:43 PM, Friday, February 15, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

Mrs. Lunger was born in Altoona, Pa on June 19, 1933, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Elizabeth (Natale) Notaro. She married Paul R. Lunger...

Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Angeline R. Mangiacarne, 102, of Altoona, formerly of 1607- 19 th Ave. died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mrs. Mangiacarne was born in Altoona, Pa on March 23, 1916, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Battaglia) Cancilla. She married Henry...

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Thomas C. Lynam, 97, of Hollidaysburg, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 6:04 AM, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville, Pa His suffering was brief but no less heartbreaking for his family.

Mr. Lynam was born in Altoona, Pa on September 21, 1921, son of...

Jan 29, 2019

Mrs. Hilda L. Conrad, 93, of Altoona, Pa died Tuesday, January 29 th , 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Conrad was born in Altoona, Pa on January 9, 1926, daughter of the late Cyril Patrick and Mary R. (Seymore) Kibler. She married James W. Conrad June 19, 1954 at...

Jan 29, 2019

Msgr. Roy F. Kline, 93, of Garvey Manor Hollidaysburg died Tuesday January 29, 2019 at the Manor.

Msgr. Kline was born in Spangler, Pa on August 20, 1925, son of the late Otto and Helen (Lehmier) Kline.

He retired in 2001 and is...

Jan 25, 2019

Mrs. Ruth K. Peters, 87 of Exton, Pa formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 8:00 AM, Friday, January 25, 2019 at Sunrise at Exton, Pa after an extended illness.

Mrs. Peters was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa on November 6. 1931, daughter of the late William Frederick and Ruth C. (Brock)...

Jan 24, 2019

Peter Edward “Pete” Lynam 58, of 1511- 13 th St. Altoona, Pa, died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Lynam was born in Altoona, Pa on December 27, 1960, son of the late Thomas C. and Muriel F. (Finnerty) Lynam.

He...

Jan 19, 2019

James Joseph (Jim) Luther, of Altoona, Pa died at 11:44 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his residence, after an extended illness.

Mr. Luther was born in Altoona, Pa on April 16, 1957, son of the late Stanley M. and Madeline M. (Crist) Luther.

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Jan 15, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Ann “Terri” Chamberlin, 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Chamberlin was born in Stoneham, MA on September 22, 1937, daughter of the late Saverio and Mary Venera (Carpenter) Sestilli....