OBITUARIES

Feb 13, 2016

Mrs. Erin Sue Luciano, 46, of Altoona passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 13, 2016 in her home.

Erin was born July 26, 1969 in Altoona to Michael R. and Mary Ann (Baker) Conrad. She grew up a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and was a 1987 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School where she enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2016

Mr. Joseph D. Tomlinson, 60, of Altoona, Pa, died at 3:38 PM, Friday, February 12, 2016 at home after a courageous battle with bladder cancer, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born in Altoona, Pa. on February 26, 1955, son of Janet E. (Resig) Tomlinson and the late Donald J. Tomlinson. He married Dana M. Smithmyer May...

Jan 29, 2016

Mr. Charles E. "Chuck" Hall, 64, of Altoona, Pa died peacefully, Friday, January 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM at his home after a brief illess.

Chuck was born in Altoona, Pa on June 12, 1951, son of the late Thomas Andrew and Mary Edna (Beck) Hall. He married Vicki R. Murtiff in Altoona.

He retired...

Jan 18, 2016

Mr. Charles Bruce Rumbaugh, 59, of Tyrone, Pa died after a protracted battle with cancer at 12:16 PM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at UPMC - Altoona.

Bruce was born in Belle Vernon, Pa on September 25, 1956, son of the late Harry M. and Grace L. (Marshall) Rumbaugh. He married Christina A. Mozzoni March 27, 1982 at...

Jan 18, 2016

Mrs. Nycum was born in Houtzdale, Pa. on September 26, 1922, daughter of the late John M. and Helen J, (Bonner) Schultz. She married Thomas W. Nycum Jr. July 8,1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Altoona. He died March 16, 1993.

She was a Homemaker.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church Altoona....

Jan 17, 2016

Mrs. Julia M. "Tootsie" Febbo, 77, Altoona, died Sunday, January 17, 2016 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, after an extended illnes.

Mrs. Febbo was born in Altoona, Pa on December 8, 1938, daughter of the late Julius C. and Alice M. (Trindel) Mangiacarne. She married Anthony R. Febbo February 17, 1962 at Cathedral of...

Jan 17, 2016

William A. "Bill" Crouse, 77, of Altoona, died at 1:26 AM, Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his Home, after a brief illness of cancer.

Bill was born in Altoona, Pa on June 2, 1938, son of the late George R. "Bucky" and Ethel M. (Rice) Crouse. He married Susan K. Anthony May 13, 1961 at Cathedral of the...

Jan 8, 2016

Miss Helen G. Aurandt, age 74, of 1020 Green Ave. Altoona, Pa, died at 4:45 AM, Friday, January 8, 2016 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Miss Aurandt was born in Altoona, Pa on March 1, 1941, daughter of the late Roy Harvey and Vernadine (Stevens) Aurandt.

She retired in 1985...

Jan 7, 2016

Mrs. Loretta Mae Stegman, age 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:30 AM, Thursday, January 7th 2016 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stegman was born in Altoona, Pa on June 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret G. (Semelsberger) Kruise.

She was a homemaker.

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Dec 31, 2015

Eileen M. Humphreys, 72, of 2804 Beale Ave. Altoona, Pa, died at 3:35 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Humphreys was born in Altoona, Pa on October 22, 1943, daughter of the late Van Eman and Ruth (Bohn) Mercer.

She retired in 2001 as an Assistant Office...

Dec 24, 2015

Nancy Lee (Hobson) Wolf of Hollidaysburg died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona, Pa after a brief illness.

Mrs. Wolf was born in Louisville, KY on September 23, 1932, daughter of the late Willis and Bracken (Walker) Hobson lll. She married Herbert T. Wolf ll September 22, 1955 at the Church of the Holy Spirit,...

Dec 20, 2015

Mrs. Barbara J. "Joanne" Barrett, 83, of Hollidaysburg, formery of Juniata, Altoona. died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Barrett was born in Altoona, Pa on March 31, 1932, daughter of the late Phillp L. and Mildred (Tomlinson) Lockard. She married Harry S. Barrett Sr. February 26, 1951 in...

Dec 20, 2015

Mr. Carl W. Drexler, Jr. 65, of Altoona, Pa passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his residence after a battle with caner.

Mr. Drexler was born in Altoona, Pa on June 3, 1950, son of the late Carl W. and Gwendolyn G. (Rogers) Drexler Sr. He married Debra K. Schoening August 10, 2007 in Hollidaysburg, Pa....

Dec 15, 2015

Rita Mary Kantoski, 93, Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 8 :45 PM, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Kantoski was born in Edwardsville, Pa. on January 8, 1922, daughter of the late William J. and Anna (Yuskosky) Lewis. She married John Anthony Kantoski June 15, 1946 at St. Ignatius Catholic...

Dec 7, 2015

Mrs. Annabelle M. Davis, age 88, of Altoona, Pa, died at 3:15 AM, Monday, December7, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona after a brief illness.

Mrs. Davis was born in Altoona, Pa on August 7, 1927, daughter of the late John and Vada (Stump) Aulthouse. She married Joyce M. "Tex" Davis in 1946 in Altoona. He died in...

Dec 5, 2015

Miss Ashley N. Carothers, age 31, of Altoona, Pa died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona.

Miss Carothers was born in Altoona, Pa. on September 30, 1984, daughter of Richard E. "Rick" Young and Cheryl A. Carothers.

She had attended Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa.

Ashley was 2003 graduate...

Dec 5, 2015

Mr. George R. Weamer, 86 of Golden Living Center, Altoona, Pa died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Center after an extended illness.

Mr. Weamer was born in Altoona, Pa. on October 20,1929, son of the late James B. and Alice (Aikens) Weamer. He married Marjorie J. Wilkins in Cumberland, MD October 5, 1950. She died February...

Dec 3, 2015

Herbert Joseph “Herb” Kutruff, 80 of Altoona died Thursday November 3, 2015 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born January 9, 1935 in Altoona a son of the late Patrick B. and Shirley (McGuire) Kutruff. He married Regina M. Madigan on October 3, 1959 in Ashville.

Surviving are his wife, Regina; four children, Anne...

Nov 29, 2015

Kevin A. Elvey (September 17,1958 - November 29, 2015)

Kevin passed suddenly living a life he loved. He was born the son of Gladys J. (Parks) Elvey. Continuing his life are his loving wife of 37 years, Eileen (Hallinan) Elvey; children Kevin, Mindy, and Joshua; sisters Sharon (Bob) and Patty; brother Jody and Doug (Teri); and...

Nov 21, 2015

Dr. Richard D. Capriotti, M.D., Blue Ball, PA, died a peaceful death on November 21, 2015 after a 14 month battle with lung cancer.

He left behind his beloved wife, of 45 years, JoAnn, and their five children: Diana Capriotti and her husband,Kevin Labick; Joseph Capriotti, M.D. and his wife, Maria Goretti Acuna; John Capriotti; Maria Capriotti;...