All Obituaries

Eugene E. “Gene” Stoltz Sr. 84, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at 1:18 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home after an extended illness. Gene was born in Patton, Pa on June 19, 1935, son of the late Maurice and Mary (Huber) Stoltz. He was twice married, first to Anna Storm who preceded him in death and then to Barbara Goss, February 24, 1968 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He retired in 2003 as a Maintenance Supervisor at Amtran,...

Elizabeth Ann Consalvo, 91, of Altoona, Pa died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona. Mrs. Consalvo was born in Lilly, Pa on May 14 1928, daughter of the late Lynn and Cecelia (Bradley) Delozier. She married Vincent J. Consalvo February 8, 1946 in Lilly, Pa. He preceded her in death February 20, 1986. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. Elizabeth was graduate of Altoona High School. She enjoyed bingo, casinos, her cat,...

Mr. William J. “Bill” Boslet, 69, of Altoona, Pa died Monday, September 16, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after an extended illness. Mr. Boslet was born in Altoona, Pa on April 16, 1950 son of the late Charles C. and Mary E. (Gauntner) Boslet. He retired as a Cartified Nurse’s Aide at Moran’s Nursing Home with 5 years of service. He was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. Bill graduated from Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown and St....

Mr. Charles James “Charlie” Craig, 83, of DuBois, Pa, died at 7:55 AM, Friday, September 13, 2019 at Christ The King Manor, DuBois, Pa after an extended illness. Mr. Craig was born in Altoona, Pa on June 21, 1936, son of the late William Francis and Edna (Farabaugh) Craig. He married Nancy Ellen Bouey June 12, 1971 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He retired November 1999 as a Firefighter with the rank of Captain at City of Altoona with 35 years service. Previously...

Mr. Joseph F. Mercer Jr. 53, of Woodbridge, VA died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, VA, after an apparent heart attack. Joe was born in Altoona, Pa on December 23, 1965, son of the late Joseph F. and Ida B. (Johnson) Mercer Sr. He married Catherine J. Black March 12, 1986 in Arlington, VA. He was Director of Accountability and Quality Assuance at Arlington National Cemetery. He previously served as Arlington Cemetery Rpresentative, then...

Helen L. (Shalock) DeArmitt, 73, of Bellmeade, Altoona, Pa died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her residence after an extended illness. Mrs. DeArmitt was born in Bellwood, Pa on July 23, 1946, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Padula) Shalock. She married Robert G. DeArmitt February 10, 1964 in Altoona. He died December 12, 2004. Helen was a past waitress at Keg & Butcherblock in Altoona with 4 years of service and a banquet waitress at Opreyland Hotel, Nashville, TN. She was a...

Mrs. Martha L. “Marti” (Miller) Stefanon, 70, of 520 B Moringside Ave. Altoona passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends in Hollidaysburg, Pa after an extended illness. Mrs. Stefanon was born in Altoona, Pa on July 20, 1949, daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Pilkington) Miller. She married Stephen J. Stefanon April 11, 1970 at St. Rose Of Lime Catholic Church, Altoona. Matri co-owned and operated Cresson House Bed and Breakfast with her...

  Karen M. (Wachter) Hazlett, 56 of Charlottesville, VA formerly of Altoona passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Hazlett was born in Heidelberg, Germany on January 24, 1963, daughter of U.S. ARMY veteran Leo J. Wachter Jr. and Barbara J. Fischer both Altoona natives. Karen grew up in Altoona where she began her education at Sacred Heart Elementary School. She excelled in her studies and was a 1981 honors graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School. Her commitment...

Mr. Michael E. Pfister, 72 of Altoona, Pa died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona at after an extended illness. Mr. Pfister was born in Altoona, Pa on November 8, 1946, son of the late Robert W. and Margaret V. (Simm) Pfister. He married Ronilda DaSilva Calmon October 11, 1986 in Altoona. He retired as a Draftsman at Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Hollidaysburg, Pa with 35 years of service. He previously worked at K-Mart and Boyer Candy Co. He was a member of Sacred Heart...

Mr. Robert Flores, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:13 PM, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, Altoona, Pa of complications of a medical procedure. Mr. Flores was born in Ranger, TX on November 8, 1927, son of the late Simplicio and Ana (Ballez) Flores. He married Denise C. Devine April 18, 1958 in Washington D.C. He retired in 1989 as a Maintenance Supervisor at Mash’s Hams, Cheverly, MD with 23 years of service. Robert previously retired from the US ARMY as a S Sgt. July 31,...