OBITUARIES

Joyce A. Hann

Joyce A. Hann

Mar 13, 2024

Joyce A. Hann, 57, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. Born January 19, 1967, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., daughter of the late Carl and Susan (Mills) Stains. Survived by her husband, Anthony “Bull” Rodriguez; children, Charles, Joshua (Brandi), and Jasmine Hann; grandchildren, Draven, Quentin, Gemini and Michael; brother, Chris Stains; and numerous nieces...

SFC James J. Robinson (Ret)

SFC James J. Robinson (Ret)

Mar 13, 2024

SFC James J. Robinson (Ret), 60, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, with his wife by his side at their home. Born August 4, 1963, Altoona, son of Josephine (Chamberlain) Neugebauer and the late Donald Robinson. Survived by his loving wife, Cherry (Acker) Robinson; his children; brother, John Robinson; and his special aunt and uncle, Mary Ann and Art...

Darlene K. Schirf

Darlene K. Schirf

Mar 8, 2024

Darlene K. Schirf, 79, Tyrone, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare, Altoona. Born January 24, 1945, Windber, daughter of the late Charles T. Sr. and Edith A. (Thompson) Webb. Survived by her loving husband, Donald Schirf; daughters, Donna (Mark) Wance, Hanover; DeeAnn (Bill) Fike, Chesterfield, VA; and Dawn (Chester) Evans, Arlington Heights, IL; 5 grandchildren, Cassandra (Joseph)...

Regina M. (Madigan) Kutruff

Regina M. (Madigan) Kutruff

Mar 2, 2024

Regina M. (Madigan) Kutruff, 86, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024 at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in June 5, 1937, Amsbry, the eldest of 14 children to late parents, Thomas and Marie (Beiswenger) Madigan. Her loving husband, Herbert J. Kutruff, preceded her in death. They married at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ashville, on...

Estelle M. Gates

Estelle M. Gates

Feb 27, 2024

Estelle M. Gates, 62, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at her residence. Born December 21, 1961, Altoona, daughter of the late James T. and Marilyn G. (Angus) Mills. Preceded in death by her son, David Gates, Jr. and sister, Kathy Mackey. Survived by her husband, David Gates, Sr.; daughter, Sierra Kirsh; two grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie (Eric) Webb and...

Arlene I. Cortez

Arlene I. Cortez

Feb 26, 2024

Arlene I. Cortez, 70, Altoona, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at her residence. Born August 4, 1953, Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, daughter of James G. and Martha F. (O’Brien) Miller. Preceded in death by her father; husband, Raphael Cortez; daughter, Tina Morey; grandsons, Tony, Adam and Ryan Morey; and brother, Edward “Eddie” Miller. Survived by her mother; sister,...

Robert K. Stiffler, Sr.

Robert K. Stiffler, Sr.

Feb 18, 2024

Robert K. Stiffler Sr., 85, Bellwood, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home. Born May 7, 1938, Bellwood, son of the late Cloyd E. and Cecelia M. (Timmons) Stiffler. He was raised in Kerbaugh where he spent most of his life working around the house and yard. He was a retired mechanic who loved time with his family...

Virginia Ann Gilyard

Virginia Ann Gilyard

Feb 15, 2024

Virginia Ann “Red” Gilyard, 78, Altoona, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born June 13, 1945, Altoona, daughter of the late Paul W. and Mae V. (Dunn) Klein. Survived by her loving husband, Charles Gilyard; children, Harold (Tina) White III and Lisa Jo Lunghofer; three grandchildren, Sarah Riter, Allie Burdette and Gabriel Little;...

Eric "Brownie" T. Brown

Eric "Brownie" T. Brown

Feb 7, 2024

Eric T. “Brownie” Brown, 57, Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home after an extended illness. Born November 5, 1966, Altoona, son of the late N. Louise and Arthur Brown, Sr. Survived by sisters, Laurette, Melinda and Pammy; brother, Doug and wife, Debbie; multiple nieces and nephews; and companion, Karen. Preceded in death by sisters, Colly...

Richard R. Leipold

Richard R. Leipold

Feb 3, 2024

Richard R. Leipold, 80, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. Born September 5, 1943, Altoona, son of the late Ralph F. and Pearl M. (McDonald) Leipold. Preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Leipold, Bonnie Angermeier and Terry Merritts; and brother-in-law, “Shorty” Merritts. Survived by his daughter, Julie Ann (Robert Luciano) Della, Lilly; 3 grandchildren,...

Christopher C. Finch

Christopher C. Finch

Jan 30, 2024

Christopher C. Finch, 67, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.  Born November 24, 1956, Morristown, New Jersey, son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Mary A. (Strunck) Finch. Survived by sisters, Winnie Barbato, Mickey Dow, Sharon Becker and Jerri Holmes; brothers, Donald Finch Jr., Ray Finch and Jim Finch; special friend, Nancy McConnell; and numerous...

Frances J. McConnell

Frances J. McConnell

Jan 24, 2024

Frances “Fran” J. McConnell, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at UPMC Altoona.  Born September 21, 1958, Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Paul and Edna (McCue) Pizzitola.  Preceded in death by brothers, Vito and Edward Pizzitola; sister, Mary Pizzitola; and son, Charles Softy.  Survived by her husband, Robert McConnell of Altoona; son, Jerry Softy of Florida;...

Francis R. "Hezzie" Thompson

Francis R. "Hezzie" Thompson

Jan 22, 2024

Francis R. “Hezzie” Thompson, 92, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 12, 1932, Newry, son of the late Eugene and Edith (Leonard) Thompson. Survived by his loving wife, Charleen Carey, whom he married on May 2, 1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata, recently celebrating their...

Albert E. Anderson, Sr.

Albert E. Anderson, Sr.

Jan 9, 2024

Albert E. Anderson, Sr., 93, Altoona, passed away January 9, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Altoona. Born July 14, 1930, Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Albert F. and Hazel (Statts) Anderson. Preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Rose (Dumont) Anderson; and several other family members. Albert is survived by a multitude of children, step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Samuel L. Kokolis

Samuel L. Kokolis

Jan 7, 2024

Samuel Luke Kokolis, 82, Duncansville, passed away January 7, 2024 at his home. Born October 11, 1941, Graceton, Indiana County, son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Bondra) Kokolis. Survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Judith “Judy” (Benamati), whom he married on October 12, 1963; son, Kevin Kokolis; granddaughter, Emory Kokolis; brother, Thomas (Luanne) Kokolis; sister, Barbara...

Anna M. Miller

Anna M. Miller

Dec 22, 2023

Anna M. Miller, 84, a resident of Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona, formerly of Roaring Spring and Altoona, passed away December 22, 2023 at Midtown Oaks. Born May 15, 1939, Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John E. and Helen C. (McCloskey) Butler. Preceded in death by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Settles. Survived by her 7 children, Beverly...

Nancy Lee McClelland

Nancy Lee McClelland

Dec 11, 2023

Nancy Lee McClelland, 68, Altoona, entered eternal life Monday, December 11, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 16, 1954, Hastings, the daughter of the late Joseph & Ann (Kleffman) McClelland. Nancy is survived by her sisters, Jeanne McClelland and Sharon Harpster; nieces, Ashley “Lynni” and Mandy Harpster; brother-in-law, Frank Harpster III; and many cousins. Nancy retired as a communication operator,...

Ann Louise McClelland

Ann Louise McClelland

Nov 9, 2023

Ann Louise (Kleffman) McClelland, 94, Altoona, entered eternal life Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, surrounded by family. Born March 12, 1929, Altoona, daughter of Samuel S. and Cordelia J. (Cox) Kleffman. Preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Joseph G. McClelland; and her brother, John “Jack” Kleffman. Survived by her daughters, Jeanne and...

Allen G. Anderson

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

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...

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