OBITUARIES

Jan 5, 2020

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,...

Dec 24, 2019

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.

Dec 21, 2019

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...

Dec 20, 2019

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...

Dec 15, 2019

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...

Dec 11, 2019

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...

Nov 27, 2019

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...

Nov 24, 2019

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...

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Anne Virginia Mauk, 90 of Altoona, Pa formerly of Bellwood died Monday, November 18, 2019, at UPMC-Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Mauk was born in Altoona, Pa on April 28, 1929, daughter of the late William Francis and Myrtie Marian (Hetrick) Crowl. She married Rex Allen Mauk Sr. August 2, 1952 at St. Mark’s Catholic...

Nov 18, 2019

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...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Charles Anthony Shade, age 66, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:00 AM, Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. Shade was born in Altoona, Pa on August 15, 1953,  son of the late Oscar Landis and Gertrude (Lingenfelter) Croft.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a SSG...

Oct 26, 2019

John E. Denis, 79, Altoona, died Saturday morning October 26, 2019 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Mutual, Pa to Joseph and Caroline (Haladena) Denis.

He married Joyanna Monti on August 23, 1969 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

He is survived by three sons:...

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs.  Gina L. Strayer, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:32 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Mrs. Strayer was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1960, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Paris) Faretta. She married James E. Strayer February 4, 1980 in Altoona.

She was...

Oct 13, 2019

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...

Sep 27, 2019

Mark Thomas Balmforth, 60, of Austin, TX died Friday, September 27, 2019 unexpectedly at his residence.

Mr. Balmforth was born in Pensecola, Florida on April 19, 1959, son of the late Stanford Cleworth and Barbara (Dieges) Balmforth.

He was employed music, was a prolific reader of philosophy, history, museums, and was a marathon and half...

Sep 26, 2019

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...

Sep 16, 2019

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...

Sep 13, 2019

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...

Sep 3, 2019

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.

Sep 3, 2019

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...