OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2017

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Rourke) McNeal, 58, of 1324 - 18th Avenue, Altoona died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home after an extended illness.

Mrs. McNeal was born in Altoona on August 4, 1958, a daughter of the late James R. and Blondina S. (Kelley) Rourke, Sr. She married Joseph E. McNeal April 25, 2000 in Jamaica....

May 29, 2017

Mr. Benjamin R. Ressler, II, 51, of Altoona died at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence, as a result of a heart attack.

Mr. Ressler was born in Altoona on February 7, 1966, son of the late Benjamin R. and Wanda L. (Reese) Ressler, l.

He retired in 2004 as a laborer at...

May 19, 2017

Mr. Patrick Joseph Cooney, 53 of Hollidaysburg passed away Friday morning May 19, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. Cooney was born in Baltimore, MD on October 2, 1964, a son of Thomas Dolan and June (Wolfe) Cooney, Sr.

Mr. Cooney was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona.

He also attended the Adult...

May 8, 2017

Jennifer L. Yingling, 42, Altoona, died Monday in Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Jeanne M. (Yeager) and the late James D. "Jim" Yingling.

Surviving are a son, Brayden J. Yingling of Altoona; her mother; and a brother, Bradley J. (Jenn) Yingling of Duncansville.

Jennifer was a 1993 graduate of Altoona...

May 2, 2017

Mary Jo Wigman, 77, of Altoona, Pa, want home to be with her Lord at 8:57 AM, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, Pa. after a brief illness.

Mrs. Wigman was born in Butler, Pa. on November 16, 1939, daughter of the late William Lewis and Mary Edith (Weigle) Allen. She married Robert...

Apr 26, 2017

Jammie L. Claycomb, 73 of Altoona passed away Wendnesday, April 26, 2017 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, Altoona.

At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or services.

Arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home.

Apr 6, 2017

Mr. Damien Randall Williams, age 35, of New Paris, Pa, died at 5:08 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at UPMC - Altoona, Altoona, Pa unexpectedly.

Mr. Williams was born in NYC, NY on July 9, 1981, he was the son of Chet Parker and Angela Williams.

He work as a cook at Perkins Everett, Pa....

Apr 5, 2017

Regina May Osmolinski, 72, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late John Walter and Cecelia P. (Descoyski) Karcz. She was previously married to Ralph J. Osmolinski Sr.

Surviving are five children: Ralph James (Elena) Osmolinski, of Wyalusing, Scott T. Osmolinski, of Altoona, Lori Lee...

Mar 27, 2017

Charles M. "Chuck" Hennigan, 86, of Hollidaysburg died Monday, March 27, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Hennigan was born in Hollidaysburg on December 17, 1930 son of the late Richard W. and Bessie (Weaver) Hennigan. He married Cecelia S. Sienkiewicz February 19, 1955 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Plains, Pa.

Mar 25, 2017

Loretta P. (Harte) Batkiewicz, 85, Altoona, died Saturday evening, at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, after an extended illness.

She was born in Castle Rea, Ireland, daughter of the late John and Loretta (Cassarly) Harte. She married John F. Batkiewicz on May 31, 1969, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He preceded her in...

Mar 21, 2017

Maureen McManus Peoples, 83, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg died at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Manor.

Mrs. Peoples was born January 30, 1934 in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of the late William Gerald and Mabel R. (Tomlinson) McManus. She married The Honorable Thomas G. Peoples, Jr. May 14, 1966 at Our Lady of...

Mar 12, 2017

Mrs. Mildred J. Boyle, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:05 PM, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Altoona Center Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Mrs. Boyle was born in Altoona on November 29, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph Chester and Elizabeth (Brandt) O'Connor. She married Eugene A. "Gene" Boyle October 27, 1951 at St. Leo's Catholic...

Mar 5, 2017

Stephen P. McConnell, 69 of Altoona, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at UPMC - Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born October 26, 1947 in Altoona, son of the late George P. and Mildred E. (Wilson) McConnell. He married Rosemary Cataldo April 15, 1972 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.

He is survived by...

Feb 16, 2017

Anna “Ann” Marie Mercer, 83 of Altoona died Thursday February 16, 2017 at UPMC Altoona.

She was born May 31, 1933 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Teresa Kneidinger. She married Paul James Mercer on September 26, 1953 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Survivng are her husband, Paul; five...

Feb 12, 2017

Lynda Sue Pilkington, 63, Altoona, died Sunday February 12, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

She was born November 10, 1953 in Birmingham, Ala., daughter of the late George and Barbara Pilkington.

Surviving are her lifetime friend,...

Jan 31, 2017

Robert V. “Bob” “Raphael” Aiken, 85 of Altoona died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born June 8, 1931 in Altoona a son of the late Raphael Paul and Marie (Sell) Aiken. He married Phyllis I. Harpster on February 14, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...

Jan 29, 2017

Danielle Amina Hurd, 16 of Altoona died Sunday January 29, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

She was born in Newark, NJ on March 21, 2000, a daughter of Brett K. Hurd and Robin D. (Ross) Moore.

Surviving are her parents; step-father Corey L. Moore of Altoona;...

Jan 8, 2017

Miss Rosemary Seymore, 87, of Altoona died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Maybrook Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, after an extended illness.

Miss Seymore was born in Altoona on December 10, 1929 a daughter of the late Ingelbert Joseph and Catherine E. (Wills) Seymore.

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Jan 7, 2017

Mrs. Pauline H. (Helen) Casciotti, 100, of Hollidaysburg formerly of Greenwood, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, after a brief illness. Pauline was well loved by all and she loved everyone in return.

Mrs. Casciotti was born in Altoona on January 10, 1916,...

Jan 6, 2017

Samuel P. "Sammy" Lynam, 51, of Altoona died at 4:36 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2017 at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Lynam was born in Altoona on May 14, 1955, son of the late Samuel P. and Virginia L. (Massaro) Lynam who survives him of Altoona.