OBITUARIES
Eric "Brownie" T. Brown
Feb 7, 2024
Eric T. “Brownie” Brown, 57, Altoona, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home after an extended illness. Born November 5, 1966, Altoona, son of the late N. Louise and Arthur Brown, Sr. Survived by sisters, Laurette, Melinda and Pammy; brother, Doug and wife, Debbie; multiple nieces and nephews; and companion, Karen. Preceded in death by sisters, Colly...
Richard R. Leipold
Feb 3, 2024
Richard R. Leipold, 80, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his residence. Born September 5, 1943, Altoona, son of the late Ralph F. and Pearl M. (McDonald) Leipold. Preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Leipold, Bonnie Angermeier and Terry Merritts; and brother-in-law, “Shorty” Merritts. Survived by his daughter, Julie Ann (Robert Luciano) Della, Lilly; 3 grandchildren,...
Christopher C. Finch
Jan 30, 2024
Christopher C. Finch, 67, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 24, 1956, Morristown, New Jersey, son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Mary A. (Strunck) Finch. Survived by sisters, Winnie Barbato, Mickey Dow, Sharon Becker and Jerri Holmes; brothers, Donald Finch Jr., Ray Finch and Jim Finch; special friend, Nancy McConnell; and numerous...
Barbara A. (McGeary) Damiano
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara A. Damiano, 83, Bellwood, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at home. Born April 17, 1940, Altoona, daughter of the late Cora (Williamson) Greene and Ira McGeary. She married Ronald B. Damiano in 1958, he preceded her in death in 2000 after 42 years of marriage. Survived by her daughters, Brenda Damiano, Philadelphia; and Bonnie (David) Hennaman, Duncansville; son,...
Frances J. McConnell
Jan 24, 2024
Frances “Fran” J. McConnell, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 21, 1958, Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Paul and Edna (McCue) Pizzitola. Preceded in death by brothers, Vito and Edward Pizzitola; sister, Mary Pizzitola; and son, Charles Softy. Survived by her husband, Robert McConnell of Altoona; son, Jerry Softy of Florida;...
Francis R. "Hezzie" Thompson
Jan 22, 2024
Francis R. “Hezzie” Thompson, 92, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 12, 1932, Newry, son of the late Eugene and Edith (Leonard) Thompson. Survived by his loving wife, Charleen Carey, whom he married on May 2, 1953 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata, recently celebrating their...
Albert E. Anderson, Sr.
Jan 9, 2024
Albert E. Anderson, Sr., 93, Altoona, passed away January 9, 2024 at Hilltop Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Altoona. Born July 14, 1930, Parkersburg, WV, son of the late Albert F. and Hazel (Statts) Anderson. Preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Rose (Dumont) Anderson; and several other family members. Albert is survived by a multitude of children, step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
Samuel L. Kokolis
Jan 7, 2024
Samuel Luke Kokolis, 82, Duncansville, passed away January 7, 2024 at his home. Born October 11, 1941, Graceton, Indiana County, son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Bondra) Kokolis. Survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Judith “Judy” (Benamati), whom he married on October 12, 1963; son, Kevin Kokolis; granddaughter, Emory Kokolis; brother, Thomas (Luanne) Kokolis; sister, Barbara...
John R. Stewart
Dec 31, 2023
John R. Stewart, age 80 of Altoona, died Sunday !2/31/2023 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona 03/05/1943, a son of Victor D. and Della M. (Zimmerman) Stewart. Jack was married to the late Janet M. (Coccia} Stewart who died 11/21/2013. Surviving are daughters: Sue A. Stewart, Jacquelin Stewart and Mary Lechner; sons: James...
Anna M. Miller
Dec 22, 2023
Anna M. Miller, 84, a resident of Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona, formerly of Roaring Spring and Altoona, passed away December 22, 2023 at Midtown Oaks. Born May 15, 1939, Roaring Spring, daughter of the late John E. and Helen C. (McCloskey) Butler. Preceded in death by her sister, Mary Elizabeth Settles. Survived by her 7 children, Beverly...
James C. Phelan
Dec 12, 2023
James C. Phelan, age 76 of Altoona, died Tuesday evening 12/12/2023 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. He was born in Philipsburg 02/28/1947, a son of the late James P. and Helen G. (Wheston) Phelan. Surviving are daughters: Cindy and Cristy; a son, James; several grandchildren; sisters: Lydia P. Phelan, Doris Jarett and Jean Phelan; brothers: Jerry...
Nancy Lee McClelland
Dec 11, 2023
Nancy Lee McClelland, 68, Altoona, entered eternal life Monday, December 11, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 16, 1954, Hastings, the daughter of the late Joseph & Ann (Kleffman) McClelland. Nancy is survived by her sisters, Jeanne McClelland and Sharon Harpster; nieces, Ashley “Lynni” and Mandy Harpster; brother-in-law, Frank Harpster III; and many cousins. Nancy retired as a communication operator,...
Edwin C. Hatch
Dec 10, 2023
Edwin C. "Ned" Hatch, 88 0f Bellwood, died Sunday evening,12/10/2023 at his residence, surrounded by family when he passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Altoona 08/06/1935, a son of the late Edwin and Nellie (McElwee) Hatch. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne E. (Boland) Hatch of 69 years of marriage, daughter, Eileen Williams (Gary); sons: Randy...
Joshua David Gregory
Nov 26, 2023
Joshua David Gregory, age 35, of Altoona / Lancaster died Sunday 1afternoon 11/26/2023 at his residence in Lancaster. He was born in Altoona 03/26/1988, a son of James R. and Patricia A. (Waugh) Gregory. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; daughters: Kylie, Amaya and Ellyana, sons: Haden and Ivan; brothers: James, Jesse, Rhett and Tyer; sisters: Megan and Mellissa;...
Michael J. Little
Nov 24, 2023
Michael J. Little, age 63, of Altoona, died Friday evening 11/24/2023at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Altoona 07/19/1960, a son of the late James E. and L. Shirley (Karl) Little. Surviving are daughters: Christine, Elizabeth and Rebecca; a sister, Rose M. Smith; brothers: William R. Little, Thomas A. Little Sr. and Stephen P. Little,...
Ann Louise McClelland
Nov 9, 2023
Ann Louise (Kleffman) McClelland, 94, Altoona, entered eternal life Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, surrounded by family. Born March 12, 1929, Altoona, daughter of Samuel S. and Cordelia J. (Cox) Kleffman. Preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Joseph G. McClelland; and her brother, John “Jack” Kleffman. Survived by her daughters, Jeanne and...
Allen G. Anderson
Oct 30, 2023
Allen “Pete” G. Anderson, 82, Altoona, passed away October 30, 2023 at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, Altoona. Born May 30, 1941, Altoona, son of Albert G. Anderson. Preceded in death by his father; wife, Donna I. (Ardrey) Anderson; step-mother, Mary E. (Wineland) Anderson; and step-brother, Daniel T. Gottshall. Allen attended the Cathedral Grade School and Altoona High School....
Adrienne M. Allard
Oct 12, 2023
Adrienne M. Allard, 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. Born May 10, 1942, Somerset, daughter of the late Joseph Alexandre Stephane Allard and Helena Julia (Kovach) Allard. At her request, there will be no viewing. Inurnment and graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements have been entrusted to...
Kathleen Gemmill Rosenberry
Oct 9, 2023
Kathleen Gemmill Rosenberry, 82, Altoona, died on Monday, October 9, 2023 succumbing to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Stewartstown, the daughter of Norman and Ruth (Keesey) Gemmill. Kathy is survived by her three sons, Britt (Danna), Chris (Kimberly), and Doug (Jen); nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, brother Reg Gemmill and sister Norma Alcock. A graduate...
Georganna K. (Kennedy) Robison
Oct 4, 2023
Georganna K. Robison, age 72 of Duncansville, died Wednesday afternoon 10/04/203 at Maybrook Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Harmon H. Kennedy and Regina P. (Morrissey) Nisely. She was married to the late Gerald G. Robison. Surviving are sons: Scott Andrew Smith and Harry George Smith, a...
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