All Obituaries

Mrs. Helen K. Hildebrand, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:50 PM, Monday, January 6, 2020 at Guardian Elder Care after a brief illness. Mrs. Hildebrand was born in Altoona, Pa on February 15, 1928, daughter of the late Harold Clayton and Marie Kathryn (Stimer) Williams. She married Eugene V. Hildebrand July 24, 1957 in Elkton, MD. He died February 20, 1992. Helen retired in 2008 as Sales Clerk at Meyer Jonasson Altoona with 25 years of service. She previously retired in 1982 from William F....

Mrs. Carol A. Luciano, 72, of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack. Mrs. Luciano was born in Altoona, Pa on March 19, 1947, daughter of the late Robert P. and Florence V. “Beryl” (Hall) Gallagher. She married Anthony T. “Tony” Luciano Sr. December 10, 1966 in Cumberland, MD. Carol worked as a retail clerk in the cosmetic department at Macy’s Department Store for the past 12...

Mrs. Ann W. Smilnak, 80, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:10 AM, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa after a brief illness. Mrs. Smilnak was born in Altoona, Pa on October 6, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Snively) Waring. She married John B. Smilnak November 13, 1965 in Altoona. She worked as a Telephome Operator at Bell Telephone Co. Altoona. She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona. Ann was a graduate of Altoona High School....

  James O. Kenawell Sr.78, of Duncansville, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 1:40 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona, Altoona after an extended illness. Mr. Kenawell Sr. was born in Hollidaysburg, Pa on January 4, 1941, son of the late Ralph C. and Anna J. (Zeek) Kenawell. He married Suzanne M. McGraw December 31, 1964 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He retired in 2000 as a Postal Clerk with US Postal Service, Altoona, with 35 years of service. Jim...

Rose C. Stevens, 90 of Altoona, Pa died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Amber Terrace, Altoona after an extended illness. Mrs. Stevens was born in Altoona, Pa on February 14, 1926, daughter of the late George C. and Bessie (Bookas) Boliski. She married George W. Stevens August 27, 1950 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death September 12, 1973. She retired in 1992 as a Medical Assistant with 44 years of service, having worded for Drs. DiGiacobbe, D”Cruz...

Mr. John M. Turchetta, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at home at 11:10 AM, Sunday, December 15, 2019. Mr. Turchetta was born in Altoona, Pa on August 24, 1958, son of the late John B. and Agnes (Mayemick) Turchetta. He married Sherry I. Reed November 1, 1980 at Wehnwood United Methodist Church, Altoona. John was a Customer Service Representative at Subway Stamp Shop Altoona with 17 years of service. He attended Wehnwood United Methodist Church Altoona. John was a 1975 graduate of...

Deborah G. Fornwalt – Beiswenger, 59, of 7107 S. 74th Drive, Laveen. AZ, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:38 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of a fall. Mrs. Fornwalt – Beiswenger was born in Altoona, Pa on February 1, 1960, daughter of the late Richard Linson and Shirley Ann (Plummer) Rader. She was first married to Jeffry J. Fornwalt who died March 7, 2004 and then to Robert J. “Rob” Beiswemger who died December...

David E. Hedberg, 76 of Bedford, Virginia died Wednesday November 27, 2019. He was born in Altoona, Pa.  November 5, 1943 a son of the late Carl Nils and Helen Mae (Clabaugh) Hedberg. David is survived by his wife Anna Mary (Still) Hedberg. Two children: Kyle Hedberg and Charity (James) Lewis and their mother Joanne (Wakefield) Hedberg. Two stepchildren: Jeff Gaylord and Beth Ann Markman; three stepgrandchildren Brittni, Jeffrey, and Gabriel Gaylord. And a brother Carl R....

Mrs. Joely Ann Fox, 51, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg, Pa after an extended illness. Mrs. Fox was born in Altoona, Pa on August 16, 1968, daughter of the late Robert Jerome “Jerry” and Janet F. (Monaco) Fox. She was a Legal Secretary at Blair County Court House, Hollidaysburg. She Attended St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Altoona, Pa. Joely was a 1986 graduate of Altoona Area High School and YTI...

Mr. Dean T. Papadeas, 71, of Duncansville, Pa died peacefully with his family at his side a battle with cancer at 2:35 PM Monday, November 18, 2019. Mr. Papadeas was born in Altoona, Pa on February 12, 1948, son of the late Ted L. and Helen (Mastos) Papadeas. He married Barbara A. Beiswenger July 11, 1975 in Jacksonville, NC. She preceded him in death November 13, 2018. He retired in 2004 as a Police Officer with City of Altoona after 24 years of service. He was a member of Holy Trinity...