OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2020

Thomas J. Boslet, 72, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona, after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of Marian J. (Francis) Boslet and the late F. Joseph Boslet. On Sept. 3, 1966, he married Mary Elizabeth O’Leary at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

In addition to his wife, surviving are three...

Apr 25, 2020

John A. “Cannon” “Peach” Carrig, 66, Altoona, died Saturday at his residence, after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John P. and Jeanette M. (Markos) Carrig.

Surviving are two sisters: Sandra M. Tolston and Diane L. Seery, both of Altoona; two nieces: Dr. Erin B. Seery and husband, Jonathan Dearing, of Charleston,...

Apr 24, 2020

Chester W. Mosey Jr., age 63, of Altoona, died Friday afternoon at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Chester W. and Margaret J. (Smith) Mosey Sr.  He married Katherine A, Nolan, who survives at home.  Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Jeanette M Nolan; a son, Joseph A. Mosey; two sisters:  Elizabeth Mosey...

Apr 19, 2020

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Neff) Cote, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday surrounded by her immediate family, after losing her battle with leukemia.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of John Bernard “Jack” Neff and Genevieve Deloris Kuhn. Upon the passing of her mother at age 10, her father married Nora Regina Kirk.

Betsy graduated from London...

Apr 19, 2020

Xayvion Kole “Tubby” Johnson, 4 months, of Altoona, died at his residence in his sleep on Saturday, due to natural causes.

Tubby was born in Altoona, son of Kevin and Kirsten R. (Kerr) Johnson.

Surviving are his parents; two siblings: Amiya L. Johnson and Bryson D. Wendle, both at home; paternal grandparents, Donald and Antoinette...

Apr 11, 2020

Donna J. Miller, 82, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, after a battle with dementia.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Greiner) Dale. On July 7, 1958, she married Joseph E. Miller at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are three...

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. Timothy Robert Wilson, 49, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:00 AM, Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Wilson was born in Greenville, TN on June 5, 1969, son of Samuel F. and Kay A. (Vonada) Wilson.

He was of the Protestant Faith.

Tim was a graduate of Sparta High School,...

Apr 9, 2020

Edward “Pappy Ross” Smith Sr., age 75, of Bellwood, died Thursday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late Rexford and Alberta (Barth) Smith.  Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. (Grassmyer) Smith; a daughter, Barbara A. (Brian) Markey; a son, Edward R. Jr. (Michelle) Smith; four grandchildren:  Natasha...

Apr 9, 2020

Patricia L. Miller, age 66, Bellwood, died Thursday morning at her residence.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late CharlesB. and Caroline L. (Bonsell) Miller.  Surviving are her life companion, William A. Berardi; a sister, Linda B. Witherspoon; brothers:  Robert C. and William A. Miller; and her two dogs:  Casey and Suzy.  At the request of...

Apr 8, 2020

Anthony D. “Tony” Alianiello, 73, Altoona, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday at his home, after a brief and tough battle with leukemia.

He was born in Altoona to the late Joseph J. and Lucy R. (Riccio) Alianiello. On Sept. 23, 1978, he married Christine Jacobs at the Altoona Campus Chapel of Penn State University....

Apr 5, 2020

Mark Edward Menegay, 52, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Mr. Menegay was born in Lackawanna, N.Y. on May 8, 1967, son of James and Shiela (Brannen) Menegay.

He was a mechanic and handyman.

He was a Catholic.

Mark was a 1985 graduate of Louisville High School, Louisville, Ohio....

Mar 25, 2020

Sandra L. “Sandy” Cuzzolina, 71, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William M. and Lois M. (Hostetler) Shaner. On Oct. 18, 1969, she married John F. Cuzzolina at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Angela...

Mar 24, 2020

Geraldine M. “Gerri” Rose, 85, Altoona, died Tuesday at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter A. and Magdalen J. (Becker) Tomlinson. On July 16, 1960, she married Paul R. Rose at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are five children: Kathleen (Jerry) Davies of Dover, Del., Paul William (Brenda) Rose of...

Mar 13, 2020

Clifford C. Parshall Jr., age 81, of Gallitzin and Pinecroft, died Friday in Gallitzin.  He was born in Pinecroft, a son of the late Clifford C. & Helen R. (Sager) Parshall Sr.  Surviving are two daughters:  Theresa Lee and Betty Jo Aungst; two sons:  Clifford “Clint” and Timothy Parshall; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and...

Mar 11, 2020

Jeffrey Allen Laird,age 67, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh.  He was born in Altoona, a son of George & Violet (Harpster) Laird.  Jeff retired as a Tri-axle Driver from Ventre Construction, Altoona.  Surviving are daughters:  Kerrie A. Laird, Stacie A. Weimer and Arica Robenolt; a son, Jeffrey A.Laird Jr.; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren;...

Mar 4, 2020

Paul E. Rink, age 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Golden Living. Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Paul G. and Anna Louise (Arnold) Runk.  Surviving are two daughters:  Michele A. Moore and Kristie A. Williams; two sons:  Robert P. (Jacqueline) and Todd M. (Laura) Runk; six grandchildren:  Nicholas, Damian, Julia, Alexander,...

Mar 3, 2020

Paul Wayne Krape, age 82, of Alabama, formerly Altoona/Bellwood, died Tuesday at his home.  He was born a son of Wayne Glenn and Hilda (Samuelson) Krape.  Surviving are a son, Stephen Krape of Florida, and a sister, Miriam Pellegrine.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.  Internment at Blair Memorial Park....

Mar 3, 2020

Michael E. Holesa, age 63, ofAltoona, died Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Chambersburg, a son of Edgar F. Robinson and the late Judith A. Holesa.  Surviving are his father, one sister, two brothers, and his fiancé Peggy Sue Kabore.  At the request of the deceased, there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Mar 3, 2020

David W. Mallery, age 61, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his home.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Elwood and Maebelle (Saltsgiver) Mallery.  Surviving are his parents, his wife, Melanie R. (Leonard) Mallery; for children:  Heather Beschler (Jonah), Amy Coombs (Tommy), David W. Mallery Jr. and companion, KareDeGol and Jessica Mallery and companion, Ryan Leventry; and...

Mar 1, 2020

Judy Kim Corle, age 64 of Claysburg, passed away Sunday at her home.  She was in England, a daughter of Anson andPeggy Corle.  Surviving are her son, Daniel Corle; her brother, Mike Corle; her sister, Kay Hoffer; and her two pets:  Sally and Fred.  Kim was known for her passion for animals, movies and playing games.  She will be...