OBITUARIES

Dec 18, 2021

Melissa A. Merritts, age 53, of Martinsburg, died Saturday morning, December 18, 2021, at Nason Hospital.  She was born April18, 1968 in Altoona, a daughter of the late James T. Merritts and Shirley K. (Harshbarger) Merritts.  Surviving are her mother, a son Caleb J. Merritts, sisters:  Jaylene Hoover (Wade), Nicole Merritts (Ryan), and fiancé Michael Admiral of the Netherlands.  ...

Dec 16, 2021

Michael J. Nisely, age 63, of Altoona, died Thursday morning, December 16, 2021, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 23, 1958, a son of the late Ronald H. and Regina P. (Morrissey) Nisely.  Surviving are sisters:  Regina P. Brantner and Georganna K. Robinson, and brothers:  Kevin C. Kennedy...

Dec 15, 2021

Marjorie A. Meintel, age 69, died Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021at Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Portage, Pennsylvania.  She was born in Altoona July 28, 1952, a daughter of the late Leo J. and Betty J. (Bowers) Meintel.  Surviving are cousins:  Jeff Bowers, Dave, Tom and Bill Patterson, and a special cousin, Judy (Bowers) Knox, and her aunt,...

Dec 15, 2021

Jackie M. Miller, age 62, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening December 15, 2021 at her twin sister, Vickie’s home.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George W. and Patricia L. (Poorman) Mort.  Surviving are daughters:  Jody Chippenfield, Becky Ruby and Jamie Smith; a son, Henry Wallace; a twin sister, Vickie J. Kowalczyk; brothers:  George and...

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.

Nov 28, 2021

Donna I. Anderson, 83, of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care, while surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ellis and Gertrude (Marshman) Ardrey. She married Allen Grant Anderson Sept. 23, 1978, in Altoona. The marriage was blessed Sept. 23, 2012, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament,...

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...