OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2022

Agnes Patricia Vasas, 68, resident of Graystone Manor, Altoona, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022. Born May 19, 1954, daughter of the late Warren H. and Orpha A. (Sanders) Noel, Sr. Preceded in death by her siblings, Cathy Rossbach, William Noel, Warren Noel Jr. and Maureen Noel. Survived by her children, Eric Vasas and wife Catherine, Roaring Spring; Kendra...

Nov 7, 2022

Tyler S. Hammel, 31, of Bellwood, passed away Monday at Shadyside Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Robert Hammel and Christine A. DeArmitt.

He worked as a self-employed auto mechanic.

Tyler was a Christian.

He was a 2010 graduate of Altoona Area High School...

Oct 29, 2022

David L. Plowman, age 68 of Altoona, died Saturday morning 10/29/2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ellis S. and Dora (Wilt) Plowman.  He is survived by his life companion, Marcy L. Houck, sons:  Todd and Bill Plowman, a daughter, Amy J. Phillips, 2 grandchildren, a sister, Bonnie Keith, brothers:  Carl and...

Oct 28, 2022

Daniel J. Helsel, Jr., 59, Altoona, passed away October 28, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 15, 1963, Johnstown, son of Daniel J. and Alberta R. (Ainsworth) Helsel, Sr. Preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. Survived by his loving wife, the former Sarah L. Flynn, whom he married on July 2, 2004 in Hanover Borough, PA....

Oct 25, 2022

Suzanne   E. Drass, age 69 of Bellwood and Tyrone, died Monday morning 10/24/2002 at Myersdale Healthcare and Rehabitation Center.  She was born in Altoona 07/01/1953, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Marjorie (Karl) Drass.  Surviving are a nephew, Scott Shiffler and cousin, Thomas DeHaven.  She was preceded in death by two brothers:  Michael and Patrick Drass, and...

Oct 12, 2022

Barry Alan Behe, 62, of Altoona, died at 10:38 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on November 25, 1959, son of the late John Joseph (Jack) and Dolores Louise (Pete) (Gority) Behe.

He retired in April 2022 as a Customer Service Representative...

Sep 21, 2022

Michael B. Daversa, age 38 of Altoona, died Wednesday morning 09/21/2022.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Michael J. Little and Julie M. Daversa. Surviving are his parents , a grandmother, Janet Daversa, and his dogs:  Dee and Albert.  Mike was a Altoona Area High School who was a cashier for the Keystone Truck Stop in Munster,...

Sep 10, 2022

William J. Maloney Jr., age 44 of Altoona, died Saturday evening 09/10/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of William J. Maloney and Colleen J. (Doran) Maloney.  Surviving are his parents, a son, Cameron Maloney, daughters:  Paige and Haley Maloney.  Bill was a Altoona Area High School graduate who was employed at Altoona Pipe and...

Sep 10, 2022

Colleen A. Douglass, 82, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Marlett) Riggleman.

Surviving are her daughter, Kathleen Douglass, and her fiancé, Mike DeFrancesco, of Altoona; a grandson, Troy DeFrancesco, whom she adored; a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Douglass and his wife, Mary Catherine, of...

Sep 3, 2022

Tricia A. Rupert, age 51 of Altoona, died Saturday morning 09/03/2022 at her residence.  She was born 06/25/1971 in Altoona, a daughter of Eugene F. and Virginia L.”Mickie” (Carland) Seymour.  Surviving are her parents, her life companion, Chris Horton, a daughter, Brandi R. Rupert, a son, Andrew R. Rupert (Emily), a step daughter, Mandy R. Horton, three grandchildren, brothers:  ...

Aug 15, 2022

Leroy E. Carlheim, age 80 of Altoona, died Monday afternoon 08/15/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Edward H. Carlheim and Edna J. (Benton) Pandora.  He married Patty J. Nale.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Diane R. Crile, a son, James A. Carlheim, a granddaughter, Audra Carlheim and a sister, Dorothy...

Jul 24, 2022

Sandra A. Martz, age 55 of Altoona, died 07/24/2022 in Altoona.  She was born 11/24/1966 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Donald and Georgia (Yingling) Yon. Surviving are a daughter and a brother.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Jul 22, 2022

Glenn W. Holland, age 65 , of Altoona, died Friday morning 07/22/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born 12/14/1956 in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Lansberry) Holland.  Glenn is survived by his life companion; Jo Marie Vaughn; sisters:  Linda M. Dempsie (Chester Eger) and Debbie; a brother; Bill Green; 4 step children; several step grandchildren...

Jun 30, 2022

Anthony R. Padula Jr., age 71 of Altoona, died Thursday evening 06/30/2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona 08/19/1950, a son of the late Anthony Ralph Padula and Margaret E. (Stiffler) Simpson.  Surviving are daughters:  Jamie Padula Campbell and Georgiana Condon; sons:  Ralph III, Scott, Eric and Jason Padula; sisters: Marlene J Mock and Wilma M Stroh,...

Jun 17, 2022

Maxine C.  Bauer, age 88, of Altoona, died Friday morning 06/17/2022 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona 08/27/1933, a daughter of the late Howard R. and Florence J. (Boyles) Diehl.  She was married to the late John C. Bauer, who died 04/02/2014.  Surviving are daughters:  Linda S. (William) Clark, Karla Bauer and Kim Persing, and several grandchildren.  ...

Jun 5, 2022

Brian G. Steak, age 77 of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday morning 06/05/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born 02/13/1945 in Altoona, a son of the late Bernard R. and Lucille E. (Harshburger) Steak.  He married Dona R. Gorman.  Surviving are his wife, a daughter, and a sister, Paula (Robert) Hamp.  A memorial service will be held Tuesday 06/14/2022 at Blair...

May 28, 2022

Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Pecze, 73, of Altoona, Pa., died at 10:37 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Ginny Pecze was born in Johnstown, Pa on February 17, 1949, daughter of the late Stephen Louis and Dorothy E. (Jones) Pecze.

She retired in 2011 as Waitress & Housekeeper at Tom...

May 27, 2022

Kenneth C. Leonard Sr., age 81, of Altoona, died Friday evening 05/27/2022 at Guardian Altoona.  He was born 01/27/1941 in Altoona, a son of Clyde and Hattie Leonard.  He was married to the late Connie Jo Brubaker.  Ken had previously drove tractor trailer.  Surviving are a daughters: Susan J. Conaway Miller and Melanie Mallory; a son, Randy D. Leonard,...

May 23, 2022

Jeffrey L. Bowers, age 71 of Altoona, died Monday evening 05/23/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of JohnG. Bowers and Theresa R. (Smeltzer) Bowers Gallaghe.  Surviving are his mother, a son, Richard Jake Bowers; a sister, Judith R. Knox;several nieces and nephews.  Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Jack G. Bowers and...

May 20, 2022

James Thomas “Jimmy” Batrus, 83, of Herndon, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Abraham and Anna (Joseph) Batrus.

On June 12, 1960, he married Frieda Christodoulos at St. George...