OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2021

Kimberly Jo Miller, 55, of Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on October 23, 1966, daughter of the late Duey and Linda L. (Miller) O’Shell.

She was employed as a Social Worker Blair County Children & Youth for 15 years of services.

She...

Nov 21, 2021

Mrs. Herma A. Schultz, age 82, of Altoona, Pa died at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC-Altoona after a brief illness.

Mrs. Schultz was born in Saarbrucken, Germany on December 15, 1938 daughter of the late Karl & Margarete (Sob) Kaiser. She married Giles L. Schultz June 10, 1959 in Germany. He preceded her in...

Nov 15, 2021

Mary B. “Monya” Valentine, 93, of Patton, Pa went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Mary was born in Minersville, Pa on March 4, 1928, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Rewus) Kosinski. She married Joseph J. Valentine on May 14, 1949 in Minersville, Pa. He preceded her in death May...

Nov 13, 2021

Mary Jeanette Marlett, 92, of Hollidaysburg, Pa died at 10:35 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on January 15, 1929, daughter of the late William and Emily (Holland) Forbes. She was first married to Robert Cowan who preceded her in death. She was then married to...

Nov 11, 2021

Ronald I. Hann, age 65, of Altoona, died Thursday morning 11/11/2021at his daughter, Alicia’s home.  He was born 05/30/1956 in Altoona, a son of the late William E. and Viola A. (Quarello) Hann Sr.  He was married to the late Kathryn A. Wilt.  Surviving are daughters:  Alicia D. Hann and Krystle A. Fagan; sisters:  Vickie E. Dempsie and Bonnie...

Nov 9, 2021

Joyce A. Koeck, age 92, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning 11/09/2021 at Myersdale Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born 03/20/1929 in Altoona, a daughter of William P and Regina M (Miller) Koeck.  Surviving are sisters:  Anne Blankfield and Judy Trimer, of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, John F. Koeck of Altoona.  Joyce was preceded in death by a brother,...

Nov 8, 2021

Mrs. Beatrice R. Elder, 97 of Martinsburg, Pa died Monday, November 8, 2021 at Homewood at Martinsburg, Martinsburg, Pa.

She was born in Ganister, Pa. on July 17, 1924, daughter of the late Fred L. and Barbara A. (McCauley) Guerin. She was twice married, first to Paul Junior Ross October 11, 1944 in Williamsburg, Pa. He preceded...

Oct 27, 2021

James Stephen Hatch Jr., 59, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late James S. Sr. and Linda S. (Estep) Hatch.

He was previously married to Patricia A. Cruse.

Jim worked as a water operator at Altoona Water Authority, with 25 years...

Oct 22, 2021

Claude (Punk) Swanson Astin Jr., 86, of 385 East Mountain Avenue in South Williamsport, PA was reunited with his beloved wife, Shelby Jean (Jeanie) Bolling Astin and other awaiting family and friends at the Pearly Gates on Friday, October 22, 2021.

Born on May 20, 1935, in Danville, VA, Claude is celebrating now with his father, Claude...

Oct 21, 2021

Linda M. (Matlack) Kuhn, 84, a resident of the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late J. Harold and Marie C. (Knepper) Matlack.  On November 16, 1957, she married her best friend since 8th grade, Francis E. Kuhn, and they shared 57 years of marriage before his passing...

Oct 16, 2021

Frederick J. Martynuska, 47, of Altoona, died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at UPMC- Altoona Emergency Room Department.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on May 23, 1974, son of Frederick C. and B. Gail (Ansman) Martynuska.

Fred worked as a Machine Operator at L.S. Fiore, Inc. Altoona for the past 29 years.

He...

Oct 13, 2021

Brincley H. Miller III, died Wednesday morning, 10/13/2021 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Brincley H. and Irene M. (Fern) Miller Jr.  Surviving are a daughter, Mande Miller, a son, Jason Miller, and sisters:  Roxanne I Wicks and Jodi Robinson.  There will be no public viewing or...

Oct 12, 2021

Brandon L. Rutherford, age 37, of Altoona/ Uniontown, died Tuesday 10/12/2021 in Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles F. and Margaret R. (Henry) Rutherford. Surviving are his fiancé Kerri Brode, daughters:  Bailey E. L. Rutherford, Makinnley and Riley Brode, a sister, Tonya M. (Richard) Whetstine, and three brothers.  At the request of the...

Oct 11, 2021

Angela Delores (Kelley) Yingling, 88, of Altoona, died Monday at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George Eugene and Katherine M. (Debarber) Kelley.

She married Herbert Eugene Yingling on May 16, 1987. He preceded her in death.

Angie retired as Human Resource Coordinator from Valley View...

Oct 8, 2021

Beverly J. Keith, age 74 of Altoona, died Friday afternoon, 10/08/2021 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, 04/12/1947, a daughter of late Albert J. and Marjorie E. (Skonier) Koch.  Surviving are a daughter, Amy Jo Keith, a sister, Sheliah Koch; two grandchildren:  Josh and Heidi Albright; three grandchildren, and two nieces:  Cheryl (Koch) Cronemiller and Tammy Koch.  ...

Oct 7, 2021

Mary Ann (Fox) Branic, 92, of Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of Altoona, finished her life’s mission and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday in Strongsville, Ohio. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George Byron and Gertrude (Wilev) Fox.

She married Francis Joseph Branic on Aug. 16, 1952, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church,...

Sep 27, 2021

Cynthia F. Oldham, age 62, of Altoona, died 09/27/2021 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Anna E. Laird.  Surviving are her life partner, Richard Ulrich, her extended Ulrich family, good friends:  Barbie, Larry and Betsy.  Cindy was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Ann Oldham and a brother, S. Tom Oldham.  ...

Sep 18, 2021

Lorie C. Bowers, age 59, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon 09/18/2021 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Clair and Eloise (Forsythe) Forney.  She married her loving husband Jeffrey L. Bowers 06/14/1994 in Stonewall, Mississippi.  Surviving are her husband, mother, a son, Richard “Jame” Bowers; sisters:  Angela Forney, Vicky (Chet) Axon, Susan Forney, Kimberly Dodson...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Teresa Connors, 69, of Altoona, Pa died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Epworth Manor, Tyrone, Pa after a brief illness.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pa on September 16, 1952, daughter of the late Robert Francis and Sylvia Ruth (Rosen) Connors.

Mary retired in 1998 as an insurance agent at Colonial Penn Insurance...

Sep 11, 2021

Robin Diane Moore, 52, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. She was born in Newark, N.J., daughter of the late Robert William and Doris (Gordon) Ross-Baskerville. She married Corey L. Moore on Sept. 7, 2007, in Newark, N.J.

Robin retired in 2011 as a customer service agent at DirecTV Altoona with two...