OBITUARIES

Nov 24, 2019

Mrs. Joely Ann Fox, 51, of Altoona, Pa died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Twin Lakes Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg, Pa after an extended illness.

Mrs. Fox was born in Altoona, Pa on August 16, 1968, daughter of the late Robert Jerome “Jerry” and Janet F. (Monaco) Fox.

She was a Legal Secretary at Blair County...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Dean T. Papadeas, 71, of Duncansville, Pa died peacefully with his family at his side a battle with cancer at 2:35 PM Monday, November 18, 2019.

Mr. Papadeas was born in Altoona, Pa on February 12, 1948, son of the late Ted L. and Helen (Mastos) Papadeas. He married Barbara A. Beiswenger July 11, 1975 in...

Nov 18, 2019

Mrs. Anne Virginia Mauk, 90 of Altoona, Pa formerly of Bellwood died Monday, November 18, 2019, at UPMC-Altoona after an extended illness.

Mrs. Mauk was born in Altoona, Pa on April 28, 1929, daughter of the late William Francis and Myrtie Marian (Hetrick) Crowl. She married Rex Allen Mauk Sr. August 2, 1952 at St. Mark’s Catholic...

Nov 9, 2019

Mr. Charles Anthony Shade, age 66, of Altoona, Pa, died at 5:00 AM, Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at his residence, after a brief illness.

Mr. Shade was born in Altoona, Pa on August 15, 1953,  son of the late Oscar Landis and Gertrude (Lingenfelter) Croft.

He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a SSG...

Oct 26, 2019

John E. Denis, 79, Altoona, died Saturday morning October 26, 2019 at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Mutual, Pa to Joseph and Caroline (Haladena) Denis.

He married Joyanna Monti on August 23, 1969 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.

He is survived by three sons:...

Oct 23, 2019

Mrs.  Gina L. Strayer, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:32 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Mrs. Strayer was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1960, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Paris) Faretta. She married James E. Strayer February 4, 1980 in Altoona.

She was...

Oct 13, 2019

Eugene E. “Gene” Stoltz Sr. 84, of Altoona, Pa, died peacefully at 1:18 PM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at his home after an extended illness.

Gene was born in Patton, Pa on June 19, 1935, son of the late Maurice and Mary (Huber) Stoltz. He was twice married, first to Anna Storm...

Sep 27, 2019

Mark Thomas Balmforth, 60, of Austin, TX died Friday, September 27, 2019 unexpectedly at his residence.

Mr. Balmforth was born in Pensecola, Florida on April 19, 1959, son of the late Stanford Cleworth and Barbara (Dieges) Balmforth.

He was employed music, was a prolific reader of philosophy, history, museums, and was a marathon and half...

Sep 26, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Consalvo, 91, of Altoona, Pa died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona.

Mrs. Consalvo was born in Lilly, Pa on May 14 1928, daughter of the late Lynn and Cecelia (Bradley) Delozier. She married Vincent J. Consalvo February 8, 1946 in Lilly, Pa. He preceded her in death February 20, 1986.

She was...

Sep 16, 2019

Mr. William J. “Bill” Boslet, 69, of Altoona, Pa died Monday, September 16, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after an extended illness.

Mr. Boslet was born in Altoona, Pa on April 16, 1950 son of the late Charles C. and Mary E. (Gauntner) Boslet.

He retired as a Cartified Nurse’s Aide at Moran’s Nursing Home with 5...

Sep 13, 2019

Mr. Charles James “Charlie” Craig, 83, of DuBois, Pa, died at 7:55 AM, Friday, September 13, 2019 at Christ The King Manor, DuBois, Pa after an extended illness.

Mr. Craig was born in Altoona, Pa on June 21, 1936, son of the late William Francis and Edna (Farabaugh) Craig. He married Nancy Ellen Bouey June 12, 1971...

Sep 3, 2019

Mr. Joseph F. Mercer Jr. 53, of Woodbridge, VA died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, VA, after an apparent heart attack.

Joe was born in Altoona, Pa on December 23, 1965, son of the late Joseph F. and Ida B. (Johnson) Mercer Sr. He married Catherine J. Black March 12, 1986 in...

Sep 3, 2019

Helen L. (Shalock) DeArmitt, 73, of Bellmeade, Altoona, Pa died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her residence after an extended illness.

Mrs. DeArmitt was born in Bellwood, Pa on July 23, 1946, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Padula) Shalock. She married Robert G. DeArmitt February 10, 1964 in Altoona. He died December 12, 2004.

Sep 1, 2019

Mrs. Martha L. “Marti” (Miller) Stefanon, 70, of 520 B Moringside Ave. Altoona passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 surrounded by family and friends in Hollidaysburg, Pa after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stefanon was born in Altoona, Pa on July 20, 1949, daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Pilkington) Miller. She married Stephen J. Stefanon April...

Aug 25, 2019

Karen M. (Wachter) Hazlett, 56 of Charlottesville, VA formerly of Altoona passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Hazlett was born in Heidelberg, Germany on January 24, 1963, daughter of U.S. ARMY veteran Leo J. Wachter Jr. and Barbara J. Fischer both Altoona natives.

Karen grew up in Altoona where...

Jul 27, 2019

Mr. Michael E. Pfister, 72 of Altoona, Pa died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona at after an extended illness.

Mr. Pfister was born in Altoona, Pa on November 8, 1946, son of the late Robert W. and Margaret V. (Simm) Pfister. He married Ronilda DaSilva Calmon October 11,...

Jul 18, 2019

Mr. Robert Flores, 91, of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:13 PM, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, Altoona, Pa of complications of a medical procedure.

Mr. Flores was born in Ranger, TX on November 8, 1927, son of the late Simplicio and Ana (Ballez) Flores. He married Denise C....

Jul 15, 2019

Debbie L. Croft (Lear) Hampton 58, of Altoona, passed away at 10:20 AM, Monday, July 15, 2019 at her residence, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Debbie was born in Altoona, Pa on May 1, 1961, daughter of the late Oscar Landis and Iona Gertrude (Lingenfelter) Croft. She was ...

Jul 10, 2019

Mr. Kevin E. Lear, 59, of Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after an extended illness.

Mr. Lear was born in Altoona, Pa on June 3, 1960, son of the late Donald E. and Helen M. (Hite) Lear. He married Anita M. Heininger August 6, 2016...

Jul 7, 2019

Heather M. VanKlaveren, 39, of Altoona, Pa died Monday, July 7, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona.

Heather VanKlaveren was born in Altoona, Pa on January 23, 1980, daughter of Robert J. and Judith A. (Shevenock) Klein.

She previously worked as a Cashier at a Car...