OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2022

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...

Apr 19, 2022

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,...

Apr 15, 2022

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...

Apr 13, 2022

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...

Apr 3, 2022

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...

Mar 31, 2022

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...

Mar 27, 2022

Paul E. Perrin, 84, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Alexandria, son of the late Russell and Violet (Harvey) Perrin.

He married Florence Frederick on June 22, 1957, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Paul retired in 1998 as a machinist at F.L....

Mar 24, 2022

Ward C. ‘Chuck’ Hoenstine, 74, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jay E. and Marjorie L. (Wyland) Hoenstine.

He married Christina L. “Christy” (Wysocki) Gibney on June 14, 1980, at First Evangelistical Lutheran Church, Altoona.

Chuck retired in 1996 as...

Mar 21, 2022

Catherine (Naphier) Baker, 60, of Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Americus, Ga., a daughter of the late James Arthur Sr. and Helen (Johnson) Naphier. Catherine was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are her son, Dante Naphier of Smyrna, Del.; her mother, of Altoona; siblings, James Jr. and Clarence, both...

Feb 26, 2022

Rita L. Yingling, 73, of Tyrone, passed away surrounded by family at her residence Saturday after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Angela C. (Zajac) Hrzic.

She was previously married to Lee J. Yingling Sr.

Rita retired as a health receptionist at Van Zandt VA Medical...

Feb 20, 2022

June 21, 1921 – February 20, 2022

Anthony and Rose Plank started their loving family with Rosemary, their first of six children, born at Altoona Hospital.

Rosemary attended Cathedral School and Altoona High School. Upon high school graduation in 1939, Rosemary decided to pursue a career in nursing, and completed nursing school at...

Feb 12, 2022

David Scott Riley, 54, Duncansville, died Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of Nancy J. (Schucker) and the late Richard A. Riley. On Oct. 22, 2001, he married Anna M. (Snouffer) Riley in Altoona.

Surviving along with his wife of 20 years, Anna, are his mother, Nancy; two siblings, Dustin Riley...

Feb 4, 2022

Jean Patricia (Batrus) Polignone, 86, formerly of Altoona, PA, peacefully entered eternal life Friday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, at Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living, with her daughter by her side, after a recent hip fracture and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. She never lost her beautifully sweet and fun-loving spirit nor her well-known spunk...

Feb 3, 2022

Susan L. Thomas, 68, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Fairview Park, OH, the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Witt) Melbar.

She is survived by her life partner of nearly 25 years, Steven Fornwalt, of Altoona; two daughters, Kate Thomas...

Jan 14, 2022

Phyllis Marian Bradley, 86, previously of Altoona, died early Friday morning, January 14, 2022 at Canonsburg Hospital, Canonsburg.

Born July 24, 1935, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Plummer) Shimp. On December 29, 1956, she married the late Dr. Vernon Francis Bradley at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Tyrone. He preceded her in death...

Jan 7, 2022

Margaret D. “Peg” McCreary, 76, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph G. Sr. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White.

She married Donald H. “Donnie” McCreary on Feb. 10, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 10,...

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph Sean Payne, 84, of Altoona, died Friday following an extended illness. He was born in Newark, N.J., son of the late Stanley Joseph and Viola (Foley) Payne.

He retired in 1976 as a New Jersey State Policeman with 10 years of service.

He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona....

Dec 22, 2021

Gina M. (Galucci) McGrath, 55, of Duncansville, Pa died at 4:47 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona, after courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on December 21, 1966, daughter of the late Dean T. and Barbara A. (Beiswenger) Papadeas. She married Thomas C. McGrath October 17, 1986 at Fairview Methodist...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Joseph L. Baronner, 73, of Altoona, Pa died Friday, December 10, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on January 25, 1948, son of the late Lawrence H. and Marie E. (Wineland) Baronner. He was twice married, first to Sheila Scholl and to Connie H. Hall February 28,...

Dec 7, 2021

Andrew M. “Andy” Conte, 48, of Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, the son of Richard P. Sr. and Sharon M. (Rourke) Conte.

Andy was a warehouseman at PepsiCo, Altoona, with 10 years of service. He previously worked at U.S. Food Service for 18 years.