OBITUARIES

Mar 31, 2022

Christine Lynn Noel 57, of Altoona, Pa, died at 2:48 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at UPMC-Altoona, after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, Pa. on November 17, 1964, daughter of the late Lewis Patrick and Mary lou (Coudriet) Airhart.

She worked as a Laborer at Boyer Candy Company Altoona, Pa with 33...

Mar 27, 2022

Paul E. Perrin, 84, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Alexandria, son of the late Russell and Violet (Harvey) Perrin.

He married Florence Frederick on June 22, 1957, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.

Paul retired in 1998 as a machinist at F.L....

Mar 24, 2022

Ward C. ‘Chuck’ Hoenstine, 74, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jay E. and Marjorie L. (Wyland) Hoenstine.

He married Christina L. “Christy” (Wysocki) Gibney on June 14, 1980, at First Evangelistical Lutheran Church, Altoona.

Chuck retired in 1996 as...

Mar 21, 2022

Catherine (Naphier) Baker, 60, of Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Americus, Ga., a daughter of the late James Arthur Sr. and Helen (Johnson) Naphier. Catherine was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are her son, Dante Naphier of Smyrna, Del.; her mother, of Altoona; siblings, James Jr. and Clarence, both...

Mar 9, 2022

Gregory Scott Miller, age 58 of Altoona, died Wednesday evening 03/09/2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ronald G. Miller and Shirley J. (Aurandt) Miller Nagle.  He married the love of his life, Cheryl L. Payne.  Surviving  are his mother, his wife, a son, Jonathan M. Boore (Dylyn),...

Mar 6, 2022

Bernard E. Faust, age 83, of Altoona, died Sunday morning 03/06/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Robert and Dorothy (Shaner) Faust Sr.  He was married to the late Janet M. (Edwards) Faust.  Surviving are daughters:  Linda Ulrich (Joe), Karen Musselman, Sharon McClellan (Scott), Debbie O’Connor (Mike), Barb Conley (Carl) and Laurie Miller (Steve);...

Mar 4, 2022

Donald K. Trickey, age 71, of Altoona, died Friday afternoon 03/04/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona 09/24/1950 a son of the late Pauline “Pat” (Guida) McClellan of Altoona.  Surviving are his loving wife Sherry L. (Hamer) Trickey of 42 years, a son, Donald K. Trickey II (Amanda) and Rylen of Georgia; sisters:  Darlene Ashford (Larry) and...

Feb 26, 2022

Rita L. Yingling, 73, of Tyrone, passed away surrounded by family at her residence Saturday after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Angela C. (Zajac) Hrzic.

She was previously married to Lee J. Yingling Sr.

Rita retired as a health receptionist at Van Zandt VA Medical...

Feb 20, 2022

June 21, 1921 – February 20, 2022

Anthony and Rose Plank started their loving family with Rosemary, their first of six children, born at Altoona Hospital.

Rosemary attended Cathedral School and Altoona High School. Upon high school graduation in 1939, Rosemary decided to pursue a career in nursing, and completed nursing school at...

Feb 14, 2022

David R. Havlin, age 61, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon 02/14/2022, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas and Shirley (Stout) Havlin.  Surviving are his mother, his wife, Joannie M. Siedlarczyk, daughters:  Kylie R. and Kelsey D. Havlin,  a brother, Cory Havlin, and his dogs:  Tucker and Bruno.     David had previously been...

Feb 12, 2022

David Scott Riley, 54, Duncansville, died Saturday at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of Nancy J. (Schucker) and the late Richard A. Riley. On Oct. 22, 2001, he married Anna M. (Snouffer) Riley in Altoona.

Surviving along with his wife of 20 years, Anna, are his mother, Nancy; two siblings, Dustin Riley...

Feb 4, 2022

Jean Patricia (Batrus) Polignone, 86, formerly of Altoona, PA, peacefully entered eternal life Friday afternoon, Feb. 4, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA, at Bellaire at Stone Port Assisted Living, with her daughter by her side, after a recent hip fracture and valiant battle with Alzheimer’s. She never lost her beautifully sweet and fun-loving spirit nor her well-known spunk...

Feb 3, 2022

Lucinda M. McGregor, age 53, of Altoona, died Thursday morning 02/03/2022 at her residence.  She was born in Altoona 11/26/1968, a daughter of the late John A. and Linda L. (Mills) McGregor.  Surviving are a sister, Melinda J. Mehaffey, brothers:  John B. and Kevin C. McGregor.  There will be no public viewing or funeral service.

Feb 3, 2022

Susan L. Thomas, 68, of Altoona, passed away Thursday, Feb 3, 2022 at UPMC Altoona after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Fairview Park, OH, the daughter of the late Robert and Betty (Witt) Melbar.

She is survived by her life partner of nearly 25 years, Steven Fornwalt, of Altoona; two daughters, Kate Thomas...

Jan 25, 2022

Maryann McClellan, age 78 of Altoona/Bellwood, died Tuesday morning 01/25/2022 at Penn Highlands Tyrone.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Mildred S. (Benton) McKendree.  She was married to the late Gerald E. McClellan Sr. Who died 04/05/2021.  Surviving are a son, Gerald E. McClellan Jr, a granddaughter, Marli M. McClellan, sisters:  Helen...

Jan 21, 2022

Nancy M. Ardry, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Delaware, after an extended illness. Born March 8, 1939, Altoona, daughter of the late Gertude and Joseph Quirin. Nancy was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, James and John Quirin; and sisters, Barabara Denniston and Carol Gingrich. She married Clair Ardry in...

Jan 14, 2022

Phyllis Marian Bradley, 86, previously of Altoona, died early Friday morning, January 14, 2022 at Canonsburg Hospital, Canonsburg.

Born July 24, 1935, in Tyrone, a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Plummer) Shimp. On December 29, 1956, she married the late Dr. Vernon Francis Bradley at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Tyrone. He preceded her in death...

Jan 7, 2022

Margaret D. “Peg” McCreary, 76, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph G. Sr. and Sarah A. (Dodson) White.

She married Donald H. “Donnie” McCreary on Feb. 10, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 10,...

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph Sean Payne, 84, of Altoona, died Friday following an extended illness. He was born in Newark, N.J., son of the late Stanley Joseph and Viola (Foley) Payne.

He retired in 1976 as a New Jersey State Policeman with 10 years of service.

He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona....

Dec 22, 2021

Gina M. (Galucci) McGrath, 55, of Duncansville, Pa died at 4:47 AM, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at UPMC – Altoona, after courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Altoona, Pa on December 21, 1966, daughter of the late Dean T. and Barbara A. (Beiswenger) Papadeas. She married Thomas C. McGrath October 17, 1986 at Fairview Methodist...