OBITUARIES

Dec 11, 2020

Jennifer Regina Brown, 49, of Altoona, passed away quietly at home Friday, Dec. 11, 2020.

Born and raised in Yardley, Jennifer was a graduate of Pennsbury High School, Class of ’90 and attended Penn State Ogontz Campus. Jennifer was employed as a home care nurse in Altoona for the past 20 years.

Daughter of the...

Dec 10, 2020

Robert F. (Bob) Koehle, 67, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E. and Sarah Berenice (Mussleman) Koehle Sr. On June 22, 1974, he married Barbara Ann Nycum at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata.

Surviving are his wife; three sons: Robert Christopher (Shawna) Koehle of...

Dec 10, 2020

Joseph E. Miller, 81, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph C. and Ruth Elizabeth (Sandrus) Miller. On July 7, 1958, he married Donna J. Dale at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death April 11, 2020.

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Dec 6, 2020

Debra A. Bihun, 65, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona.

Debbe was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald F. and Dorothy L. (Fornwalt) Kutruff. She married Andrew Bihun on Sept. 6, 1996, in Altoona.

She retired as a dental assistant in 1990.

Debbe was a 1974 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School....

Dec 3, 2020

Yva-Marie Battles, 32, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

She was born in Orange, N.J., daughter of Derek Taborn and Robin D. (Ross) Moore.

Yva-Marie was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. She loved music and dancing.

She is survived by two children, Derrick H. Taborn and Za’Niya...

Nov 30, 2020

Mrs. Rita A. Casanave, 89, Altoona, died Monday afternoon at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Demetrios “Jimmy” and Stavroula (Alatza) Armenis. On

Apr. 16, 1966, she married Attorney N. John Casanave at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 2015....

Nov 29, 2020

Shirley A. Charlesworth, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max and Madeline (Koch) Charlesworth.

Surviving are, a sister, Nancy Kutz of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Max R. (Toni) of Hollidaysburg and David (Celeste) of Altoona; three nieces, Heather Lay of Nokesville, Va.,...

Nov 28, 2020

Helen Anne Epple, 88, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph L. and Helen M. (Donnelly) Greible. She married Richard H. Epple May 24, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He died Dec. 18, 2010.

She was a homemaker and a loving mother and was...

Nov 27, 2020

Mr. Howard Samuel Albright, 94, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Friday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Mount Union, son of the late Aaron and Eva (Dugann) Albright. On March 27, 1960, he married Helen Elizabeth Rourke in Berkley Springs, W.Va. She preceded him in death Dec. 12, 2006.

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Nov 24, 2020

Gordon Scott Hampton II, 20, of Altoona, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was born in Altoona, son of Gordon Scott I and the late Debbie (Lear) Hampton.

He was Christian.

Gordon attended Altoona Area High School. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He was a free thinker, someone who always looked into the...

Nov 21, 2020

Mrs. Orvita Elizabeth “Orvita” Knott, 90 of Hollidaysburg, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 12:08 AM, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Knott was born in Ashville, Pa on January 13, 1930, daughter of the late John and Pearl (Marlett) Riggleman. She married Joseph A. Knott June 5, 1948...

Nov 16, 2020

Mason George Jr., 86, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:40 PM, Monday, November 16, 2020 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. George was born in Richmond, VA on March 27, 1934, son of the late Mason and Mary (Kanode) George. He married Patricia A. White April 14, 1951 in Altoona. She preceded him in death...

Nov 16, 2020

Gerald L. “Woody” VanOrmer, 78, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oscar L. and Marian (Gutzwiller) VanOrmer. He married Linda A. Krider Aug. 15, 1964, at First Church of Christ, Altoona. She preceded him in death April 13, 2016.

He retired as a...

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. David A. Berger, Sr. 75, of Altoona, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Dave was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1945, son of the late Anthony P. and Mildred F. (Trexler) Berger. He married Dorothy L. Anthony December 27, 1969 at the Cathedral of...

Oct 24, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Joan Kitzing, a 90, of Altoona, Pa passed away at 12:10 PM, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Barbara was born in Altoona, Pa on May 9, 1930, daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Copenhaver) Weiss. She married Armond Kitzing.

She retired in 1993...

Oct 23, 2020

Mr. Joshua Allen McConnell, 42, of Chicago, ILL, died at 11:57 AM, Friday, October 23, 2020 at a friend’s residence.

Mr. McConnell was born in Altoona, Pa on August 23, 1978, son of Marcella A. (Muri) Fickes.

He was employed as an Executive Chef at various restaurants in Chicago, ILL for 20 years.

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Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Dawn Finnegan, 57, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona.

Mrs. Finnegan was born in Altoona, Pa on December 18,1962, daughter of the late Clyde and Caroline ( Dangel) Loomis.

She had worked as a Laborer at Henderson Printing Altoona, with 4 years of service.

Cynthia...

Oct 11, 2020

Miss Judith Ann Nale, 77, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:00 AM, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Miss Nale was born in Altoona, Pa on February 3, 1943, daughter of the late Paul V. and Vivian V. (Logan) Nale.

She retired June 11, 2003 as...

Oct 11, 2020

Regina M. "Jeannie" Yorgy, 76, passed away Sunday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Regina was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John H. and Mary M. (Hileman) Yorgy.  She was preceded in death by her brother John D. Yorgy.  Surviving are two brothers, Stephen L. of Shepherdsville Ky. and David F. of Altoona; Numerous loving cousins;...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Sandra M. Tolston, age 72, of Altoona, Pa, passed away at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence after a brief illness.

Mrs. Tolston was born, daughter of the late John P. and Jeanette M. Carrig.

She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Sandy was a graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle...