OBITUARIES

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

Robert “Bobby” A. Davis, age 60, of Altoona / Bellwood, died Monday morning at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Jesse L. Davis and Clara (Bruner) Davis.  Surviving are his mother of Altoona; brothers:  Jesse L. Davis Jr. and Rod A. Davis; and a sister, Elizabeth Campbell (James); his grandmother, Catherine Bruner; and...

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

Florence E. “Sparky” Markley, age 78, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon, at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lemuel Paul and Sarah (Ogden) Garman.  Florence was married to the late Eugene Teufel and then the late M.Dean Markley.  Surviving are daughters:  Stephanie (Bill) Sheehan and Patti (Bob) Harpster; a son, M. Dean (Rose)...

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 15, 2021

Shawn Patrick Walker, 53, of Altoona, died Friday evening at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of late Robert Walker and Nancy (Stehley) Wright.  Surviving are his wife, Jennifer L. Sabol; three children:  Savannah, Eden and Donavin Sabol; a sister, Joni McClaren; a brother, Tim Walker; three grandchildren:  Elowen, Nova and Atlas; a niece, Jamie Walk; ...

Jan 8, 2021

Martha M. “Marti” Champney, age 76, of Altoona / Ebensburg, died Friday morning in Ebensburg.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Chester P. “Bob” and Evelyn M. (Pope) Green.  Surviving are a son, Robert R. Wolf; sisters:  Doris J. Della, Rita A. Green, Nancy S. Sinisi and  Miram L. Maurer; and several nieces and nephews.  ...

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.

2021

Dale Ryan Davis, age 44,of Altoona, died Saturday morning at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Conrad C. Davis and Sally A. (Dick) Davis.  Surviving are his parents; a sister, Tina Davis; brothers:  Robert and William Saltsman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.  Dale was preceded in death by a sister, Audra Saltsman,...

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...

Dec 14, 2020

Roger Alan Hileman, age 60, of Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Bellefonte, a son of the late Donald Richard and Shirley Ann (Crum) Hileman.  He married Rhonda L. Szpalla.  Surviving are his wife, at home; daughters:  Byrne R. Riley, Dana M. Hileman and Jaime Lydic; sons:  Josh J. Hileman and Travis Simanski; 14...

Dec 13, 2020

Judith Ann Oldham, age 66, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel Brown and Anna E. (Laird) Oldham.  Surviving are a sister, Cynthia F. Oldham.  Judy retired as a nurse.  She was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and Penn State.  At the request of the...

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

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 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...