OBITUARIES

Feb 26, 2020

Cheryl D. Miller, age 76, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly.

Mrs. Miller was born in Altoona, Pa on June 1, 1943, daughter of the late Charles R. (Cherry) Carol (Spence) Bell. She married Raymond E. Miller in 1960 in Altoona. He died October 10, 2014.

She was a...

Feb 17, 2020

Donna C. Lawruk-Perry, 83, Duncansville, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her four daughters at Elmcroft of Altoona Senior Living Center, after an extended illness.

She was born in Mineral Point, daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Nevill) Hale. She was first married to Raymond P. Lawruk, who died May 9, 1981. She then married...

Jan 23, 2020

James E. Robinson, age 92, of Huntingdon, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening in Huntingdon.  He was born 12/28/1927 in Altoona, a son of Harry E. & Mariam E. (White) Robinson.  Jim married Helen L. Olson, who died 10/26/2005.  He was a Air Force Veteran,  Jim retired as a department supervisor from SKF.  Surviving are sons:  James B. (Deb),...

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Fred T. Lumadue, age 81, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:16 AM, Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his residence, after an extended illness.

Mr. Lumadue was born in Altoona, Pa on July 14, 1938, son of the late Regis T. and Anna L. (Weber) Lumadue. He married Margaret M. Greinader February 23, 1963 in Coalport, Pa....

Jan 22, 2020

Stephen G. Lundy, age 37, of Altoona, died Wednesday in Altoona.  He was born 06/09/1982 in Baltimore, a son of Randolph G. & Karen J. (Welty) Lundy.  Surviving are his father, daughters:  Skye A. Lundy, Alyssa F. Senttles & Chassidy R. Settles, a son, Gabriel S. Lundy; and brothers, Nathaniel & Randall Lundy.  Friends received from Noon - 2:00...

Jan 22, 2020

Mrs.  Pauline Frances Fama, 100, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:35 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, Pa, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Fama was born in South Fork, Pa on March 3, 1919, daughter of the late John and Camella (Francis) Sgro. She married Albert G. Fama January...

Jan 22, 2020

Mr. John J. Duffy, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died at 11:40 AM, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Duffy was born in Altoona, Pa on November 17, 1958, son of the late Clair E. and Barbara L. (Yetsko) Duffy. He married Paula J. Tetanich October 19, 1991 at Cathedral of...

Jan 11, 2020

Joseph Alexander Stephane Allard, 91, Altoona, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.

He was born in Leominster, Mass., the eldest son of Philippe and Bellona (Desserres) Allard. Following high school graduation, he served three years as a member of the U.S. Army Finance Corps, Panama Canal...

Jan 10, 2020

Edward A. McCaulley (Missing Link) 72, of Bellwood, passed Friday evening surrounded by his family.  He was a devout Christian.  He was born in Bellwood, son of the Jeannette (Garman) and the late Roy McCaulley.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda A. (Frontz ) McCaulley, son, Ivan B. (Dawn) McCaulley, a daughter, Arneida R. (Buddy)...

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Helen K. Hildebrand, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:50 PM, Monday, January 6, 2020 at Guardian Elder Care after a brief illness.

Mrs. Hildebrand was born in Altoona, Pa on February 15, 1928, daughter of the late Harold Clayton and Marie Kathryn (Stimer) Williams. She married Eugene V. Hildebrand July 24, 1957 in Elkton, MD....

Jan 5, 2020

Amanda M. Zindel, age 32, of Bellwood/Altoona, died Sunday in Altoona.  She was born in Florida, a daughter of John W. & Cathe H. (Henry) Zindel.  Surviving are a daughter, her parents, her grandmother, Cindy Zindel, several aunts, uncles & cousins.  A funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Jan 5, 2020

Mrs. Carol A. Luciano, 72, of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at UPMC – Altoona unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack.

Mrs. Luciano was born in Altoona, Pa on March 19, 1947, daughter of the late Robert P. and Florence V. “Beryl” (Hall) Gallagher. She married Anthony T. “Tony” Luciano Sr. December 10,...

2020

Frank L. Port, age 76 of Altoona, died Sunday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Charles W. and Rosie M. (Hohn) Port.    Surviving are a sister, Pearl Port, brothers:  Ben, Dave and Richard Port, and a special caregiver niece, Autumn L. Teemple.  At the request of the deceased there...

Dec 30, 2019

Richard Eugene Patterson Jr., 55 of Altoona, died Monday morning at his residence.  He was born in Clearfield, a son of the late Richard E. and Robina Kay (Aughenbaugh) Patterson.  Surviving are his life companion, Michael Logan; sisters:  Denise Howell, Lea Patterson and Jay Smith; and a brother, Curt Patterson.  Memorial service to celebrate Richard’s life will be held...

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Ann W. Smilnak, 80, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:10 AM, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, Pa after a brief illness.

Mrs. Smilnak was born in Altoona, Pa on October 6, 1939, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Snively) Waring. She married John B. Smilnak November 13, 1965 in Altoona.

Dec 21, 2019

James O. Kenawell Sr.78, of Duncansville, Pa formerly of Altoona, died at 1:40 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mr. Kenawell Sr. was born in Hollidaysburg, Pa on January 4, 1941, son of the late Ralph C. and Anna J. (Zeek) Kenawell. He married Suzanne M. McGraw...

Dec 20, 2019

Rose C. Stevens, 90 of Altoona, Pa died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Amber Terrace, Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stevens was born in Altoona, Pa on February 14, 1926, daughter of the late George C. and Bessie (Bookas) Boliski. She married George W. Stevens August 27, 1950 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Altoona. He...

Dec 15, 2019

Mr. John M. Turchetta, 61, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at home at 11:10 AM, Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Mr. Turchetta was born in Altoona, Pa on August 24, 1958, son of the late John B. and Agnes (Mayemick) Turchetta. He married Sherry I. Reed November 1, 1980 at Wehnwood United Methodist Church, Altoona.

John...

Dec 11, 2019

Deborah G. Fornwalt – Beiswenger, 59, of 7107 S. 74th Drive, Laveen. AZ, formerly of Altoona, died at 7:38 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of a fall.

Mrs. Fornwalt – Beiswenger was born in Altoona, Pa on February 1, 1960, daughter of the late Richard Linson and Shirley Ann...

Nov 27, 2019

David E. Hedberg, 76 of Bedford, Virginia died Wednesday November 27, 2019.

He was born in Altoona, Pa.  November 5, 1943 a son of the late Carl Nils and Helen Mae (Clabaugh) Hedberg.

David is survived by his wife Anna Mary (Still) Hedberg. Two children: Kyle Hedberg and Charity (James) Lewis and their mother Joanne...