OBITUARIES

Oct 8, 2020

Dennis A. Shunk, age 78, of Bellwood, died Thursday evening at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Walter and Pearl (Gensamer) Shunk.  He married Judy A. McFalls.  Surviving are his wife at home; daughters:  Lori Barr and Robin Wynings; sons:  Dennis Jr., Rick and Brian Shunk; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and...

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...

Oct 7, 2020

Helen Adell Murphy, 87, of Woodbine, MD entered into eternal life, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her resident.

Mrs. Murphy was born in Georgetown, Washington, DC on September 5, 1933, daughter of the late Frank R. and Catherine M. (Veise) Sullivan. She married James M. Murphy December 28, 1949 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Georgetown, Washington, DC....

Oct 5, 2020

Emory Ellis Grace Jr., age 59, of Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Emory Ellis & Barbara Jean (Sauers) Grace Sr.  Surviving are daughters:  Deanna L. Grace and Heather J. Evans; 8 grandchildren and sisters:  Barbara Jean Miller and Vicki Mussleman.  Emory had been previously employed as a...

Sep 30, 2020

Mr. Charles A. Jones, 59, of Reynoldsville, Pa formerly of Altoona died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Jones was born in Altoona, Pa on March 10, 1961, son of the late Charles A. and Mary (Yon) Jones.

He was a Construction Laborer with 25 years of service.

Charles enjoyed hunting and...

Sep 27, 2020

Rachael Ann Dionis, age 35, of Johnstown, formerly Altoona, died Sunday morning due to a tragic fire at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Thomas Greg Dionis and Marsha A. (Hall) Dionis.  Surviving are her parents; a brother, Ryan G. (Nicole) Dionis; a sister, Christina A. Dionis; two nieces and two nephews; and her cat ...

Sep 27, 2020

Mr. James C. “Jim” Reimer, 84, of Altoona, Pa died at 6:10 PM, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hill Rehabilitation and Health Center, after an extended illness.

Mr. Reimer was born in Reading, Pa on August 16, 1936, son of the late Carl and Miriam (Miller) Reimer. He married Jacqueline B. Boyer in Reading, Pa. She...

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Margaret A. Greene, 83, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Greene was born in Altoona, Pa on June 11, 1937, daughter of the late Ambrose J. and Margaret (Fields) Loomis.

She retired March 1999 as a Registered Nurse at...

Sep 21, 2020

Miss Shirley I. White, 80, of Martinsburg, Pa formerly of Altoona and Cleveland, OH, died at 3:00 PM, Monday, September 21, 2020 at The Village At Morrisons Cove, after an extended illness.

Miss White was born in Altoona, Pa on October 31, 1939, daughter of the late Ralph G. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White Sr.

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Sep 6, 2020

Sharon E. Barley, age 73 of Altoona, died Sunday morning at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Brannon) Greiner.  She married Paul E. Barley Sr. on November 19, 1990 in Winchester, Virginia.  Surviving are her husband at home, daughters:  Jennifer Barley, Lisa Johnson and Lori Bond (Chuck), all of Altoona;...

Sep 2, 2020

Nicholas (Nick) E. Lynam, 74, of Orchard Park, NY passed away on September 2nd, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, NY following a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Nick was born on June 24, 1946 in Altoona, PA to Nicholas E. Lynam Jr. and Helen L. (nee Kelley) Lynam.  He was the oldest of six siblings.

Aug 31, 2020

John B. Horton Jr., age 80, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John B. and Florence M. (Hughes) Horton Sr.    Surviving are daughters:  Traci L. Alley, Anna,Tammy, Chrissy, Tammy and Denise; sons:  Tim and John Horton III; several grandchildren and great grandchildren..  At the request of the...

Aug 28, 2020

Mrs. Mary Frances “Fran” Moses, 89, of Altoona, Pa, died a Monday, August 28, 2020 at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, Pa., after an extended illness.

Mrs. Moses was born in Altoona, on March 30, 1931, daughter of the late Morgan A. and Pearl (McSorley) Smithmyer. She married Robert J. Moses December 31, 1955 at the...

Aug 23, 2020

Mrs. Jean “Gina” C. Karnes, 87, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:52 AM, Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Karnes was born in Bradys Bend, Pa on May 28, 1933, daughter of the late Giuliano and Celeste (DeMatteis) Andreassi. She married William E. Karnes May 31, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic...

Aug 20, 2020

Mrs. Lvis M. Caiarelli, 95, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:45 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Caiarelli was born in Johnstown, Pa on October 26, 1924, daughter of the late James Martin and Mary Ruth (Rogers) Thompson. She married David Henry Caiarelli who preceded her in death.

She worked as a...

Aug 19, 2020

Bonnie L. Bennett, age 74, of Altoona, died Wednesday at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Cheveliar) Rickabaugh.  Surviving are a daughter, Tina M. French; sons:  William F. DeFrancesco Jr., Thomas C. Wagner Jr., and Michael T. Bennett; a sister, Melody Sprankle and four grandchildren.  Bonnie retired as a cook...

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph Nicholas Trotman, III, 37, Coatesville, was taken from us on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.

He was born on July 7, 1983 in West Chester, the loving son of Joseph N., Jr. and Louise E. Trotman.

Surviving are his parents of Coatesville; a sister; a niece and nephew; and many aunts and...

Aug 12, 2020

Eugene P. Bettwy, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:29 pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. Bettwy was born in Altoona, February 10, 1932, son of the late Louis P. and Eva (Eder) Bettwy. He married Viola K. Delozier August 14, 1971 to the Cathedral of the Blessed...

Aug 11, 2020

Steven P. Boore, age 65, of Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul E. and Barbara M. (Hoffman) Boore.  Surviving are his brother, Roy E. Boore (Karen) of Roaring Spring.  Steve was retired from Housekeeping at the Altoona Hospital.  At the request of the deceased there will be...

Aug 2, 2020

Kathyrn V. Cornelius, age 86, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Pottstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Stouch.  Surviving are four sons:: Randy, Rodney, Ralph and Clarence Cornelius; a daughter, Kathy Bowmaster; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly,  She was preceded...