OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2019

Deacon John J. Szwarc, of Altoona, Pa passed away after an extended illness Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

He was born in 1942 son of the late John A. and (Liptak) Szwarc. He married Grace Y. Shaffer in 1964.

He was ordained by Adam...

Jun 27, 2019

Ms. Janetta M. Henninger, 46, of Altoona, Pa died at 7:45 AM, Saturday, June 27, 2019 at UPMC-Altoona, after an extended illness.

Ms. Henninger was born in Altoona, Pa on February 22, 1973, daughter of William G. and Elaine T. (Smithmyer) Henninger.

She...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Francis J. “Frank” Sutton, 85, of Altoona, Pa died at 10:40 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center after an extended illness.

Mr. Sutton was born in Altoona, Pa on August 30, 1933, son of the late Ralph H. and Winifred M....

Jun 9, 2019

Mrs. Jane T. “Janie” Davidson of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, Pa. died at 1:35 AM, Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Davidson was born in Altoona, Pa on June 8, 1927, daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Ann (Conrad) Hallinan. She married James E. Davidson...

Jun 1, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Hawkins Turner, 95, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:30 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Turner was born in Spartanburg, SC on November 23, 1923, daughter of the late Frank Joe and Luzon (Lussardi) Hawkins. She...

May 29, 2019

Beverly Ann Woodring, age 66, of Altoona, Pa died at 11:24 AM, Wednesday, May 29 th , 2019 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, Pa after an extended illness.

Beverly was born in Altoona, Pa on January 23, 1953, daughter of the late Blair and Beatrice (Stannard) Woodring.

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May 19, 2019

Georgette J. Matychak, 67, Altoona, died peacefully of natural causes at her residence on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Georgette was born in Sewickley, PA to the late George P. Joseph and Irene (Yawor) Brenner on January 3, 1952. She was a 1969 graduate of Ambridge High School in Ambridge, PA. She would go on to...

Apr 15, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy L. Berger, 70, of Altoona, Pa died peacefully, surrounded by her family at 7:10 PM, Monday, April 15, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona.

Mrs. Berger was born in Altoona, Pa on June 12, 1948, daughter of the late Robert W. and Mary Elizabeth (Koch) Anthony. She married...

Apr 9, 2019

Mr. Edward J. “Edgie” Wolfe Sr., 79, of 1010 – 12 th st Apt. 801 Altoona, Pa, died at 9:54 AM, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona ER.

Mr. Wolfe Sr. was born in Scranton, Pa on September 7, 1939, son of the late James A. and...

Apr 4, 2019

Benjamin Lee Petrunak, 34, Altoona, lost his battle for life on Thursday morning April 4, 2019. He had a lengthy history of mental illness and substance abuse.

He was born in Altoona, Pa on April 17, 1984, son of Fred E. Petrunak and Renee L. (Lawson) Craddock. Surviving are...

Apr 1, 2019

Mrs. Joanne M. “Queen Bee” Stephens, 85, of 588 Eger Lane, Duncansville, Pa died Monday, April 1, 2019 at 3:38 PM at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Stephens was born in Altoona, Pa on October 16, 1933, daughter of the late Stanley M. and Madeline M....

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Jean L. Herbert, 92, of 301 Valley View Blvd. Altoona, Pa, died at 4:20 AM, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an extended illness.

Mrs. Herbert was born in McKeesport, Pa on May 20, 1926, daughter of the late Dr. Robert and...

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Rose A. Stefanon, 94, of Duncansville, Pa died at 4:30 AM Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Elmcroft of Altoona, after a brief illness.

Mrs. Stefanon was born in Dilltown, Pa on September 20, 1924, daughter of the late John and Catherine Kuzminsky. She married Attillio J. Stefanon September...

Mar 20, 2019

Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop Emeritus, 83 of Hollidaysburg, Pa died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Canonsburg, Pa.

He was born in Bannister, MI August 13, 1935, son of the late Michael and (Alzbeta) Adamec.

On Monday, March 25, 2019 Friends will...

Mar 17, 2019

Mrs. Constance D. (Andros) Glunt, 86, of Altoona, Pa died at 7:10 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Glunt was born in Altoona, Pa on April 23, 1932, daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Basaites) Andros. She...

Feb 27, 2019

Miss Josephine Marie “Josie” Behe, 93, of Palm Coast, FL died February 27, 2019 Advent health Hospice, Palm Coast, FL.

Miss Behe was born in Altoona, Pa on January 25, 1926, daughter of the late Edwin and Matilda (Plunket) Behe.

She was a...

Feb 26, 2019

Mrs. Virginia L. Murphy, 91, of Altoona, Pa died at 11:50 PM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center, Altoona.

Mrs. Murphy was born in East Landsdowne, Pa on October 3, 1927, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Englert) Barnes. She married Robert J....

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth G. “Libby” Hicks of Altoona, Pa, died at 7:30 AM, Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Altoona Center Nursing Care after an extended illness.

Mrs. Hicks was born in Hollidaysburg, Pa on July 23, 1928, daughter of the late Walter C. and Lelia E. (Boland) Keller. She married...

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Lori A. Keirn, 53, of Altoona, Pa died at Apprx. 8:00 AM, Friday, February 22, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Keirn was born in Altoona, Pa on April 10, 1965, daughter of Joseph E. and Shirley J. (Trexler) Keirn.

She worked as...

Feb 18, 2019

Christ W. Arseniu, 79, of Altoona, Pa died at 1:40 PM, Monday, February 18, 2019 at UPMC – Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Arseniu was born in Altoona, Pa on June 5, 1939, son of the late William P. and Genevieve (Zosimas) Arseniu. He married Janet L. DeSantes...