OBITUARIES

William D. Myers

William D. Myers

Oct 2, 2023

William D. Myers, age 74 of Bellwood, died Monday morning 10/02/2023 at Maybrook Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona 10/29/1948, a son of the late William G. and Edith L. (Fagley) Myers.  Surviving are sisters:  Charlene A. Patterson and Donna F. Montgomery, a brother, Raymond M. Myers and several nieces and nephews.  Bill enjoyed...

James Anthony Consalvo

James Anthony Consalvo

Sep 22, 2023

James Anthony Consalvo, 72, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2023 at UPMC Altoona. He was born April 15, 1951 in Altoona, son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Delozier) Consalvo. He enjoyed 72 years on earth preparing to meet Jesus. Our dad is survived by his two daughters, Heather M. Consalvo of Altoona and Jennifer L. Van...

Mary C. Shea

Mary C. Shea

Sep 21, 2023

Mary (Clifford) Shea, 86, of Altoona died early Thursday morning, September 21, 2023 at her home. She was born December 8, 1936, in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Beulah M. (Coffey) Clifford. She married the late Terrance P. Shea, Sr. on October 19, 1957 at Annunciation Church, Buffalo, NY and he preceded her in death on...

Kathleen Louise Bollinger

Kathleen Louise Bollinger

Sep 20, 2023

Kathleen L. Bollinger, 63, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family. Born December 23, 1959, Altoona, daughter of the late Paul J. and Anna M. (Kneidinger) Mercer. Survived by her loving husband, Kenneth M. Bollinger; sons, Joshua K. Bollinger of Millersville, MD and Ryan P. Bollinger and wife, Hannah of Altoona; siblings, Cynthia...

Robert K. Russler

Robert K. Russler

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Kenneth Russler, 72, Claysburg, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home. Born July 18, 1951, Altoona, son of the late Eugene V. and Mary Lillian (McCauley) Russler. Survived by his loving wife, Annette G. (Claycomb); daughter, Sara Klein and husband, Jason; two grandchildren, Charlotte and Jacob Klein; sister, Marla Russler; and brothers, Ronald and David Russler. Robert...

Thomas E. Miller

Thomas E. Miller

Aug 29, 2023

Thomas E. Miller, age 64 of Altoona, died Tuesday evening 08/29/2023 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born 11/12/1958 in Altoona, a son of the late Eugene T. and Grace R. (Port) Miller.  Surviving are sisters:  Bobbi M. Dively, Elizabeth H. Blair and Margie Faust, brothers: Kenny and Bruce Miller, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Tom mostly drove taxi...

Barbara L. Warner

Barbara L. Warner

Aug 26, 2023

Barbara Lee (Daw) Warner, 87, passed peacefully to Heaven on Saturday, surrounded by family. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa., daughter of Edward “Buzz” and Elverda J. (Furney) Daw-local civic leaders. Barbara was the eldest of four children: Adrienne, Ronald, and Edward Jr., Wife of the late Kenneth Keef Warner (1934-2016); dear mother of Sharon (Lawrence) Wittig of Altoona and Darryl...

Andrew Wade €Œred” Garman Sr.

Andrew Wade €Œred” Garman Sr.

Aug 18, 2023

Andrew Wade “Red” Garman Sr., age 49 of Bellwood, died Friday afternoon 08/18/2023 at UPMC Altoona after a motorcycle accident.  He was born in Altoona 05/17/1974, a son of James H. and Donna J. (Sunderland) Garmen Sr.  Surviving are his mother, brothers:  James H. (Melissa) Garman Jr. of Martinsburg and Terry (Holly) Garman Sr. of Altoona; sisters:  Tina (Michael)...

Donald B. Moyer Sr.

Donald B. Moyer Sr.

Aug 16, 2023

Donald B. Moyer Sr., age 87 of Altoona, died Wednesday morning 08/16/2023 at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation, Altoona.  He was born 07/22/1936 in Altoona, a son of Benjamin Dollinger and Mary A. (Hite) Moyer.  Don was married to Anna Louise Kibe who died 11/28/2016.  Surviving are daughters:  Shari Moyer and Roxanne Louise Moyer; sons:  Donald B. Jr., Llyod...

Linus F. Johnston

Linus F. Johnston

Aug 10, 2023

Linus F. Johnston, 93, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center, formerly the Altoona Center for Nursing. Born March 29, 1930, Dean, son of the late Harry and Henrietta (Plunket) Johnston. Linus was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He married the former Jean D’Ottivo on...

Marcille A. Cowan

Marcille A. Cowan

Aug 8, 2023

Marcille Anita ‘Skip’ Cowan, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James V. and Margaret ‘Peggy’ (Greiner) Mullan. Skip married Richard J. Cowan Sr. at St. Therese, Altoona, on August 30, 1952. They celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary before his death on November 24, 1989. She was...

Rachel Darlene Marie Ward

Rachel Darlene Marie Ward

Aug 7, 2023

Rachel Darlene Marie Ward, 25, Patton, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Born August 25, 1997, Denver, Colorado, daughter of Roger R. and Allison L. (Crouse) Ward Sr. Preceded in death by her father. Survived by her mother, Patton; daughter, Rylie R. Alley, Williamsburg; brother, Roger R. Ward Jr., Patton; uncles, Scott Ward and wife Tracy, Williamsburg; and Kurt Ward...

Shirley K. (Harshbarger)  Merritts

Shirley K. (Harshbarger) Merritts

Jul 30, 2023

Shirley K. Merritts, age 80, of Roaring Spring, died Sunday afternoon 07/30/2023 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona 05/13/1943 a daughter of the late William L. and Mary E. (Irwin) Harshbarger.  She was married to the late James T. Merritts.  Surviving are her daughters:  Nicole E. Merritts (Ryan) and Jaylene M. Hoover (Wade); grandchildren:  Rachel Filer (Justin),...

Molly H. Shaffer

Molly H. Shaffer

Jul 27, 2023

Molly H. Shaffer, 85, Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Tyrone. Born February 8, 1938, Altoona, daughter of the late George H. and Helen H. (Carroll) Mitterer. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph E. Shaffer; son, Stephen J. Shaffer; and siblings, Leon Mitterer and Carol Corrado. Survived by her four...

Robert H. Fowler

Robert H. Fowler

Jul 16, 2023

Robert H. “Bob” Fowler, age 91 of Martinsburg/Bellwood, died Sunday morning 07/16/2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, at Homewood at Martinsburg.  He was born in Bellwood 10/27/931,  son of Harold and Onda (Berholder) Fowler.  On 07/08/1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice Weiser in Bellwood.  Bob is survived by his loving wife; his three children:  Cathy Hammer...

Betsy A. Cignetti

Betsy A. Cignetti

Jul 5, 2023

Betsy A. (Griffith) Cignetti, 84, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Born July 31, 1938, Altoona, daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Anna F. (Kirk) Griffith. Survived by her loving husband, Joseph L. Cignetti, whom she married on April 29, 1961 at the First Lutheran Church in Altoona; daughters, Jodie (Gregory) Molchany,...

Doris Jean (Green)  Della

Doris Jean (Green) Della

Jul 2, 2023

DorIs Jean Della, age 76 of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon July 2, 2023 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born the daughter of the late Chester P. and Evelyn M (Pope) Green.  Surviving are two sons:  Larry E. and Roman A. DeLeo; sisters:  Rita A. Green, Nancy S. Sinisi and Miriam L. Maurer; one grandson, one granddaughter and one great...

Bradley "Brad" J. Sease

Bradley "Brad" J. Sease

Jun 29, 2023

Bradley “Brad” J. Sease, 62, Fallentimber, formerly of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born August 29, 1960, Pottstown, Montgomery County, son of the late Lester R. and Patricia R. (Sultzbaugh) Sease. Preceded in death by his sisters, Rose Sease and Mel Weuve. Survived by his daughter, Ashley Sease and her boyfriend, Christopher Weigand; sons, Bradley Snyder and...

Marlene S. (Needham)  Park

Marlene S. (Needham) Park

Jun 25, 2023

Marlene S. Park, age 69 of Duncansville, passed away suddenly after a extended illness, Sunday afternoon 06/25/2023 at Cedarwood, Tyrone.  She was born in Stratford, New Zealand, 01/13/1954, a daughter of the late John J. and Iris M. (Martensen) Needham.  Surviving are a daughter, Cheyenne Beam (Andy Hughes), sons:  Jeremy Park (Echo), Jacob and Josh Park, grandchildren:  Jillian Taylor,...

Nancy (Runk)  Booterbaugh

Nancy (Runk) Booterbaugh

Jun 4, 2023

Nancy Booterbaugh, age 86 of Altoona, died Sunday evening 06/04/2023 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Leroy and Sophia (Storv) Runk.  Surviving are a son, Michael Richards, and a granddaughter, Lizzie A. Richards.  Nancy was a homemaker.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.  A celebration...