All Obituaries

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 Reisterstown, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Colleen was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

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 & Joe’s Restaurant and Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament with 25 years of service. She was of the Protestant Faith. Ginny was 1967 graduate of...

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 Antiochian Orthodox Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death July 16, 2015. The lucky couple spent 55 wonderful years together. He retired in...

  Miss Hope L. Koch, 49 of Altoona, Pa died at 6:27 PM, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at UPMC – Altoona. Hope was born in Altoona, Pa on January 24,1973, January 24, 1973, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Donna L. (Koch) Morris. Hope worked as a telemarketer at Home Solutions for 1 week. Hope attended Altoona Area High School and enjoyed camping, swimming and listening to music. Hope is survived by 4 sons Borck Noel, of Tyrone, Pa.; Anthony Morgan, of Hollidaysburg, Pa, Trevon...

Glenn M. “Chip” Conrad, 53, Altoona, died April 28, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Michael Richard and Mary Ann (Baker) Conrad. Chip was a 1986 graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School and a 1991 graduate of Edinboro University. He was an All-American defensive lineman and a defensive coach at Edinboro, and past defensive coach at Bishop Guilfoyle High School. He was also a past member of Knights of Columbus and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. Chip...

Eugene Anthony “Gene” Boyle, 96, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Wynwood House in Boalsburg after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald E. and Anna (Stalter) Boyle. He married Mildred J. “Millie” O’Connor on Oct. 27, 1951, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2017. Gene retired in 1986 as a block operator at Conrail with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed...

Frederick J. “Fred” Drexler, 68, of Altoona, passed away Friday in Altoona after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carl W. Sr. and Gwendolyn G. (Rogers) Drexler. Fred was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He was employed by the church as head maintenance man before his cancer diagnosis forced him to retire in 2018 with 48 years of service. He was a 1972 graduate of Altoona Area High School. Fred especially...

Ronald Lee Clawson, 83, of Roaring Spring, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Williamsburg, son of the late William and Martha L. (Shade) Clawson. He retired in 1993 as a route driver at Holsum Bakery, Altoona, with 25 years of service. Ron attended Williamsburg High School and received his GED in the Army. He enjoyed going gambling and to horse races with his friend, Ron Baronner “RB.” He served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th Class. Ron is survived by two...

Donald E. McCauley, 86, of Portage, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 10:30 AM, Sunday, April, Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Maple Winds Personal Care Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 20, 1936, son of the late Eugene M. and Sarah J. (Daugherty) McCauley. He retired in 1998 as a Shipbuilder at General Dynamice Shipyard, Groton, Conn with 25 years of service. He was a member of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Altoona, Pa. Don was a graduate of Altoona...

Christine Lynn Noel 57, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:48 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, Pa. on November 17, 1964, daughter of the late Lewis Patrick and Mary lou (Coudriet) Airhart. She worked as a Laborer at Boyer Candy Company Altoona, Pa with 33 years of service. She was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church Altoona. Christine attended Altoona Area High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family,...