OBITUARIES

Mar 17, 2021

Joan “Joanne” Burket, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Oscar and Essie M. (Darr) Burket.

Jona enjoyed bingo, shopping and talking to friends and relatives.

Miss Burket is survived by five nieces and nephews: William R. Kaylor, Gail Flegal,...

Mar 8, 2021

George Irvin McGraw II, 68, Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward F. and Betty Jane (McGregor) McGraw.

George retired in January 2018 as a produce worker at Weis Market, Altoona, with 20 years of service.

He was of the Catholic faith....

Mar 7, 2021

Edward R. Johnson, 81, Altoona, died Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Harry F. and Dorothy Johnson.

He retired in August 2012, as an over the road truck driver at K.L. Clark Express with over 40 years of service.

Ed...

Mar 6, 2021

Mitchell W. Moss, 79, Altoona, died Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Hugh and Nancy (Rountpoint) Moss.

He married Janet Bagley on Sept. 9, 1978, in Albany, N.Y. She preceded him in death in 1998.

On June...

Feb 21, 2021

Robert Albert “Bobby” Homan, 74, Altoona, died Sunday morning at his residence, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was born in Carlisle, son of the late Ralph W. and Mary (Rumfelt) Homan. He married Marcia A. Kephart on Aug. 31, 1968, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Bobby...

Feb 19, 2021

Mrs. Irene Fischer, 93, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Gladys J. (Kinney) Gable. On Sept. 10,

1946, she married Donald Martin Fischer at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death Jan. 29,...

Feb 16, 2021

Donald C. “Don” Ware, 62, Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Sewickley, son of the late Donald E. and Joan M. (Conrad) Ware.

Don married Nancy L. Baumgartner on May 24, 1980, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.

Don...

Feb 14, 2021

Mr. Lewis W. (William) White Sr., 73, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph Guy and Sarah A. (Dodson) White.

He retired in 1999 as a janitor at McDonald’s in Altoona, with two years of service. He enjoyed knitting.

Mr. White is...

Feb 9, 2021

J. Arkie Tromm, 64, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:00 PM, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 unexpectedly at UPMC – Altoona after an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on June 3, 1956, son of the late John A. and Donna (Roland) Tromm. He married Peggy M. Flinn June 20, 1992 at St Rose of...

Jan 30, 2021

William Michael S. Steele, 47, of Altoona, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of John W. and Linda K. (Brawley) Steele.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Anessa Merrill of Carrolltown; a grandson, Oliver Cunningham; two brothers, Scott S. Steele and John W. (Ann)...

Jan 26, 2021

Arthur Paul “Artie” Sheets, 83, of Mechanicsburg, Pa formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his residence, after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on June 28, 1937, son of the late Henry Grant and Mary Rhuehanma (Gray) Sheets. And married Mariene J. Shute July 9, 1960 at St. Therese of the...

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Emily J. Kormanski, 89, of Altoona, formerly of Saxton died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, after an extended illness.

She was born in Everett, Pa on February 27, 1931, daughter of the late Jason H. and Margaret Josephine (Barton) Eahelman. She married Frank M. Kormanski in 1955 in Everett, Pa....

Jan 17, 2021

Jesse A. Waite, 51, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:55 pm, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at UPMC-Altoona, after a brief illness.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa on September 4, 1969, son of the late Eric and Ladonna (Dorko) Waite.

Jesse was a graduate if Punxutany High School and Hiram G, Andrews Center, Johnstown. He...

Jan 4, 2021

James Elwood Shannon, 92, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Monday at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joshua and Clara (Yanson) Shannon.

He retired in 1990 as a self-employed truck driver/coal hauler with 45 years of service.

He had attended Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Dec 31, 2020

Mrs. Patricia A. McCracken, 77, of Bellefonte, Pa, died at 3:31 AM, Thursday, December 31, at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa, on October 22, 1943, daughter of the late Harry and Louise C. (Smith) Beck. She married John D. McCracken July 20, 1963 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

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Dec 28, 2020

Ronald Joseph Porta, 72, Altoona, died Monday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph V. and Thelma M. (Hillard) Porta. On May 23, 1970, he married Eileen A. Baumgartner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, Eileen; three children: Debra...

Dec 25, 2020

Joseph Raymond Ulsh, 60, of Duncansville, died Friday at UPMC Altoona following complications from a heart attack.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. “Bill” and Michelena “Miki” (Loudenslager) Ulsh-Jolin, who survives him in Brooksville, Fla. He married Mary L. Resig on Sept. 12, 1992, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hollidaysburg.

Joe...

Dec 25, 2020

Jeldo J. “Jill” Evangelisto, 98, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carmen Anthony and Maria (Durante) Evangelisto.

He married Marjorie M. Prosperi on June 13, 1942, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. She preceded him in death.

He retired in 1982 as an...

Dec 22, 2020

Paul J. Mercer, 90, of Altoona, died Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona, due to complications of COVID-19. He was born in Altoona, son of the late VanEman E. and Ruth (Bohn) Mercer. He married Anna M. Kneidinger on Sept. 26, 1953, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. She preceded him in death Feb16,2017.

Surviving are...

Dec 19, 2020

John T. Keller Sr., 52, of Altoona, died Saturday after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Thomas and Judy (Keller) Keller. He married Karen A. Schellhammer Jan. 6, 1993, in Fredericksburg, Va. Surviving are his wife; four sons: John T. Jr., Matthew J., Caleb J. and Zeth H. Keller; and...