OBITUARIES
Allen G. Anderson
Oct 30, 2023
Allen “Pete” G. Anderson, 82, Altoona, passed away October 30, 2023 at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona. Born May 30, 1941, Altoona, son of Albert G. Anderson. Preceded in death by his father; wife, Donna I. (Ardrey) Anderson; step-mother, Mary E. (Wineland) Anderson; and step-brother, Daniel T. Gottshall. Allen attended the Cathedral Grade School and Altoona High School....
Adrienne M. Allard
Oct 12, 2023
Adrienne M. Allard, 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 10, 1942, Somerset, daughter of the late Joseph Alexandre Stephane Allard and Helena Julia (Kovach) Allard. At her request, there will be no viewing. Inurnment and graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Kathleen Gemmill Rosenberry
Oct 9, 2023
Kathleen Gemmill Rosenberry, 82, Altoona, died on Monday, October 9, 2023 succumbing to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Stewartstown, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Keesey) Gemmill. Kathy is survived by her three sons, Britt (Danna), Chris (Kimberly), and Doug (Jen); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, brother Reg Gemmill and sister Norma Alcock. A graduate...
James Anthony Consalvo
Sep 22, 2023
James Anthony Consalvo, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 15, 1951 in Altoona, son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Delozier) Consalvo. He enjoyed 72 years on earth preparing to meet Jesus. Our dad is survived by his two daughters, Heather M. Consalvo of Altoona and Jennifer L. Van...
Mary C. Shea
Sep 21, 2023
Mary (Clifford) Shea, 86, of Altoona died early Thursday morning, September 21, 2023 at her home. She was born December 8, 1936, in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Beulah M. (Coffey) Clifford. She married the late Terrance P. Shea, Sr. on October 19, 1957 at Annunciation Church, Buffalo, NY and he preceded her in death on...
Kathleen Louise Bollinger
Sep 20, 2023
Kathleen L. Bollinger, 63, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born December 23, 1959, Altoona, daughter of the late Paul J. and Anna M. (Kneidinger) Mercer. Survived by her loving husband, Kenneth M. Bollinger; sons, Joshua K. Bollinger of Millersville, MD and Ryan P. Bollinger and wife, Hannah of Altoona; siblings, Cynthia...
Robert K. Russler
Aug 30, 2023
Robert Kenneth Russler, 72, Claysburg, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home. Born July 18, 1951, Altoona, son of the late Eugene V. and Mary Lillian (McCauley) Russler. Survived by his loving wife, Annette G. (Claycomb); daughter, Sara Klein and husband, Jason; two grandchildren, Charlotte and Jacob Klein; sister, Marla Russler; and brothers, Ronald and David Russler. Robert...
Barbara L. Warner
Aug 26, 2023
Barbara Lee (Daw) Warner, 87, passed peacefully to Heaven on Saturday, surrounded by family. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., daughter of Edward “Buzz” and Elverda J. (Furney) Daw-local civic leaders. Barbara was the eldest of four children: Adrienne, Ronald, and Edward Jr., Wife of the late Kenneth Keef Warner (1934-2016); dear mother of Sharon (Lawrence) Wittig of Altoona and Darryl...
Linus F. Johnston
Aug 10, 2023
Linus F. Johnston, 93, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, formerly the Altoona Center for Nursing. Born March 29, 1930, Dean, son of the late Harry and Henrietta (Plunket) Johnston. Linus was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He married the former Jean D’Ottivo on...
Marcille A. Cowan
Aug 8, 2023
Marcille Anita ‘Skip’ Cowan, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James V. and Margaret ‘Peggy’ (Greiner) Mullan. Skip married Richard J. Cowan Sr. at St. Therese, Altoona, on August 30, 1952. They celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary before his death on November 24, 1989. She was...
Rachel Darlene Marie Ward
Aug 7, 2023
Rachel Darlene Marie Ward, 25, Patton, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Born August 25, 1997, Denver, Colorado, daughter of Roger R. and Allison L. (Crouse) Ward Sr. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by her mother, Patton; daughter, Rylie R. Alley, Williamsburg; brother, Roger R. Ward Jr., Patton; uncles, Scott Ward and wife Tracy, Williamsburg; and Kurt Ward...
Molly H. Shaffer
Jul 27, 2023
Molly H. Shaffer, 85, Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Tyrone. Born February 8, 1938, Altoona, daughter of the late George H. and Helen H. (Carroll) Mitterer. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph E. Shaffer; son, Stephen J. Shaffer; and siblings, Leon Mitterer and Carol Corrado. Survived by her four...
Betsy A. Cignetti
Jul 5, 2023
Betsy A. (Griffith) Cignetti, 84, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Born July 31, 1938, Altoona, daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Anna F. (Kirk) Griffith. Survived by her loving husband, Joseph L. Cignetti, whom she married on April 29, 1961 at the First Lutheran Church in Altoona; daughters, Jodie (Gregory) Molchany,...
Bradley "Brad" J. Sease
Jun 29, 2023
Bradley “Brad” J. Sease, 62, Fallentimber, formerly of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born August 29, 1960, Pottstown, Montgomery County, son of the late Lester R. and Patricia R. (Sultzbaugh) Sease. Preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Sease and Mel Weuve. Survived by his daughter, Ashley Sease and her boyfriend, Christopher Weigand; sons, Bradley Snyder and...
Mark Burns
May 29, 2023
Burns, Mark Daniel, 71, Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023. Born February 14, 1952, Altoona, son of the late Daniel C. and Miriam M. (Bell) Burns. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Maurice and Verna L. (Ackerman) Bell; paternal grandparents, Frank L. and Charlotta M. (Frye) Burns; and brother, Denis Burns. Survived by his siblings, Maureen...
Donald O'Brian
May 15, 2023
O’Brian, Donald F., 80, Altoona, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born September 20, 1942, Altoona, son of the late Frank R. and Mary F. (Kelso) O’Brian. Preceded in death by his daughter, Michele M. Craig. Survived by his loving wife, Catherine A. O’Brian; daughters, Sherrie and Tracey; special granddaughter, Carly Craig; brothers-in-law,...
Betty Noel
May 14, 2023
Noel, Betty L., 98, Altoona, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 15, 1924, Windber, daughter of the Samuel W. and Mary I. (Zeiter) Dixon. Preceded in death by her husband, Regis J. Noel, whom she married on February 19, 1944 in Cresson; daughter, Shirley A. Williams; brothers, Samuel, James, Frank and John Dixon; and...
Lawrence Fitzgerald
May 10, 2023
Fitzgerald, Lawrence J., 74, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. Born April 4, 1949, Manhattan, New York, son of the late Joe and Mary Jane (Kling) Fitzgerald. Survived by his daughter, Nicole (Harold) Kertes, Mechanicsburg; son, Lawrence (Teresa) Fitzgerald Jr., Harrisburg; 4 granddaughters, Hannah, Sydney, Isabella and Micayla; and sisters, Linda (Pete) DeMarco; and Maureen...
Joanne Dutton
May 4, 2023
Dutton, Joanne Marie (Keller), 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at UPMC Altoona. Born April 12, 1946, Altoona, daughter of the late Homer Keller and Lillian (Pelton) Keller Ault. Preceded in death by both of her husbands, Gary Hermesky, Sr. and Floyd “Duke” Dutton; and her sister, Patricia Wilt. Survived by her...
Robert "Bobby" E. Balmforth
May 2, 2023
Robert E. “Bobby” Balmforth, 41, of Fredrick, Md., formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1981, in Jacksonville, N.C., the son of David and Sally (Ruffner) Balmforth. Surviving are his parents; life-partner, Doug Martin of Fredrick, Md.; siblings: Michael Balmforth (Allison and Noah) of Altoona; Sarah Adams (Alexander) of...
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