OBITUARIES

Dec 21, 2016

Mrs. Marian A. Makdad-Love, 88, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg formerly of Avalon Road, Juniata Gap died at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Manor following a brief illness.

Mrs. Makdad-Love was born in Altoona on August 24, 1928, a daughter of the late Warren B. and Laura...

Dec 21, 2016

Mrs. Teresa M. Deyarmin, 80, of Altoona died at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at UPMC Altoona following a valiant fight with various medical problems.

Mrs. Deyarmin was born in Altoona on October 7, 1936 a daughter of the late John William and Margaret (Callan) Cramer. She married Chester R. Deyarmin, Jr....

Dec 1, 2016

John Mack Sweet, 78, of Altoona died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Anderson, SC, on February 16,1938, son of Leroy and Edna (Duckworth) Sweet. He attended Thornwell School in Clinton, SC. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Marine Corps, where he served for twenty years, having completed three tours of duty in...

Nov 29, 2016

Cecelia S. Richardson, 68, of 410 Ninth Street, Altoona died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born in Altoona October 22, 1948, daughter of the late Walter Leo and Ida Belle (Harney) Resig. She married Paul W. Richardson who died June 24, 2015.

She retired as a cashier/housekeeper...

Nov 5, 2016

Richard K. (Koch) "Dick" Anthony, 70, 01 Brandywine Terrace, Rochester, N.Y., died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Hildebrandt Hospice Center, Rochester, N.Y., after a strong, multi-year fight against cancer.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert W. and Mary E. (Koch) Anthony.

Surviving are three sons: Richard J. (Christina) Anthony of Dayton,...

Oct 29, 2016

Georgianna R. Rieg, 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 8:05 AM, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at UPMC - Altoona after courageous battle with cancer.

Mrs, Rieg was born in Burnside, Pa on April 12, 1935, daughter of the late Norman and Zada (Long) Hollen. She married Robert W. Rieg Ausgust 31, 1957 in Altoona. He died October...

Oct 25, 2016

Maxine E. Itle, 93, of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona and Cresson died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 after an extended illness.

Mrs. Itle was born in Altoona, Pa on July 31, 1923, daughter of the late Wiilliam Ludger and Matilda Philomena (Foster) Wertzberge. She married Regis Aloysuis Itle May 7, 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Oct 23, 2016

Mr. Derek Francis Behe, age 34, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Behe was born in Altoona, Pa on November 12, 1981, son of Bernard C. and Marlene Susan "Suzi" (Marlowe) Behe.

He was a Wire Cutter at Hite Company Altoona with 1 year of service.

He...

Oct 22, 2016

Faber Charles Weakland, 78 of Duncansville, Pa. went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in his home surrounded by the love of his family.

He eas a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone he came in contact with. His passion and love...

Oct 7, 2016

Mr. John Edward "Jack" Bauer, 86, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:34 PM, Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Lutheran Home At Hollidaysburg, after an extended illness.

Mr. Bauer was born in Altoona, Pa on December 6, 1929, son of the late Carl Joseph and Edna Mary (Shank) Bauer....

Oct 2, 2016

Mr. David G. Greiner, 63, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:00 PM, Sunday, October 2, 2016 at UPMC - Altoona unexpectedly after an apparent heart attack.

Mr. Greiner was born in Altoona, Pa on September 22, 1953, son of the late Leo G. and Rosella M. (Leipold) Greiner.

He was a Night Auditor at Clarion...

Sep 18, 2016

Ms. Helen M, Christodoulos, 86 of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Colonial Plaza, Altoona died Sunday eveing, September 18, 2016 at UPMC - Altoona after a brief illness.

Ms. Christodoulos was born in Altoona, Pa. on April 9, 1930, daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Khoury) Christodoulos.

She retired as an Elementry...

Sep 14, 2016

Magr. Paul D. Panza, Prothonetary Apostolic, 90 of Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Hollidaysburg, Pa who arrived there July 16, 2010, died Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Our Lady of the Alleghenies after a brief illness.

Msgr. Panza was born in Sharpsburg, Pa on June 26, 1926, son of the late Salvatore and Rose (Lanzino) Panza.

Sep 3, 2016

Mr. Eric J. Straw, 32, of Altoona, Pa, died at Approx 5:30 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Straw was born in Altoona, Pa on December 5, 1983, son of Robert G, and Susan Irene (Gildea) Straw who are surviving.

He was a warehouse / delivery man at W.R. Straw Distributors Altoona...

Aug 30, 2016

Mr. Ronald Edward Shields, 36, of Altoona, Pa died at 3:48 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 1 Fort Pitt Blvd Pittsburgh, unexpectedly.

Mr. Shields was born in Altoona, Pa on July 5, 1980, son of the late Kristi Lynn (Rinker) and Ronald Lee Shields.

He worked as a temporary Laborer.

He had...

Aug 19, 2016

Mr. James E. "Jim" Davidson, 90 of Graystone Apartments, 1101 Flamingo Dr. Apt. 5000, Altoona died unexpectedly Friday, August 19, 2016 at UPMC Altoona.

Mr. Davidson was born in Altoona on January 23, 1926, son of the late John H. and lda (Eberly) Davidson. He married Jane T. Hallinan April 19, 1952 at the Cathedral of the...

Aug 16, 2016

Mr. David Lee Smith, age 57, of Cresson, PA passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 in Cresson, PA.

Mr. Smith was born in Altoona, PA on August 29, 1958, son of the late Coy Richard and Helen (McMullen) Smith.

He was a school bus driver at Wilkinson Bus Company with eight years' of service. He...

Aug 7, 2016

Mr. Patrick Warner Repsher, age 56, of Bayonne, NJ, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday, August 7, 2016 at University Hospital, Newark, N.J.

Mr. Repsher was born in Fountain Springs, PA on November 22, 1959, the son of the late John T. and Corda Rae (Dennis) Repsher.

He was an Audio - Vision Technician at Commerz...

Jul 17, 2016

Mr. Matthew F. Villano Jr. 58, of Altoona, PA, died at 7:27 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2016 at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, PA after a long and well fought battle with cancer.

Matt was born in Altoona, PA February 26, 1958, son of the late Matthew F. and Lucille (Poch) Villano Sr.

He worked...

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. John J. "Jack" Nagle, 97, of Altoona died at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016 at his residence, after an extended illness.

Mr. Nagle was born in Altoona on April 12, 1919, son of the late Donnelly J. and Ailce E. (Trindel) Nagle. He married Marion B. Bender on October 14, 1939 at the Cathedral of...