John J. Eckenrode
Jul 29, 2025
John J. Eckenrode, 77, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Calvin and Verna Marie (Meloy) Eckenrode.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Eckenrode and Nikole Lucas; grandsons, Kalob Lucas and Parker Lucas; ex-wife, Sharon Eckenrode; stepchildren: Jeff (Rose) Hornberger, Tim (Dawn) Hornberger and Mike Hornberger; two...
Lillian Ilian
Jul 28, 2025
Lillian Ilian 100, of Altoona, died Monday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.
She was born in Riggles Gap, the daughter of the late Charles and Fannie (Moryken) HIghduch. Lillian moved to New York City with her sisters in search of employment in the big city. She worked at Bulova watch company. She met and fell in love with Guenter Ilian. She...
Jane C. Maucieri
Jul 26, 2025
Jane C Maucieri, 86, of Altoona, died at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family.
Jane was born in Altoona and the daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Ruth (Kinney) Wilinski. Jane married Nickolas A Maucieri on October 17,1959 at Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Altoona.
Survived by her husband Nickolas, two daughters: Cynthia (David) Keselyak of Duncansville and Caroline (Brian)...
JOANNE D HOLLAND
Jul 25, 2025
JoAnne D. Holland 97, of Martinsburg, passed away Friday afternoon at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg with her daughter at her side.
Joanne was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Carl and Madelyn Jean (Garrahan) Tanneyhill. She married Howard P. Holland on May 12, 1946, at Grace Reformed Church Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 20,...
Lorraine Anne 'Peggy' Bieniek
Jun 6, 2025
Lorraine Anne “Peggy” Bieniek, 94, of Oak Ridge, Tenn., formerly Altoona, died Friday morning at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, with her family by her side. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of John Silas and Mary Josephine (McCloskey) Donoughe.
She married Walter Bieniek on Sept. 1, 1962. He preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 2007.
Peggy is survived...
Randy S. Banks
May 28, 2025
Randy Scott Banks, 61, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. Randy was born in Altoona, son of the late Martin Banks and Judy (Vaughn) Banks Lang.
He married Amy Anne Yeager on Feb. 21, 2004, at The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Surviving are his wife, Amy: two sons, Christopher (Ashley) Summerville and David (Claire) Summerville; a grandson, Jasper; and...
Priscilla L. Green
May 21, 2025
Priscilla L. “TeTe” Green, 68, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. Priscilla was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Hubert and Shirley (Stevens) Scott.
She married Earl F. Green Jr. on Aug. 28, 2000.
Surviving are her husband, Earl: a son, Barry (Jessica) Scott; a sister, Eileen Gates; two brothers, Harry...
Helen T. Tomassetti
May 5, 2025
Helen T. Tomassetti, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening with her family by her side at UPMC Altoona. Helen was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Romerowicz) Kocolowski.
She married Ernest Tomassetti on June 23, 1951, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2015, after 63 years of...
Barbara A. Sanchez
Apr 22, 2025
Barbara A. Sanchez, 83, of Allegheny Twp, Cross Keys, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her residence with her husband and her special friend Barb by her side.
Barb was born in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Gaston) Mattern. She married Philip A. Sanchez on July 1,1989 in Duncansville.
Survived by her husband: Phil, two daughters: Kim (Ken) Ottis,Tracy...
Robert E. Pleva
Apr 15, 2025
Robert E. Pleva, 73, of Hollidaysburg, was finally able to join his wife of 50 years Karen in heaven on Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
Bob was born in Altoona, the son of the late Frank J. and Rose Marie (Kolarczyk) Pleva. His wife, Karen A Maier, whom he married on October 28, 1972, she preceded him in death...
George Peckowycz
Mar 18, 2025
George I. Peckowycz, 68, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Magdalene (Plishko) Peckowycz. Surviving is a son, Mark Morgan. George was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic. He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and loved working on automobiles. Private services will be held...
Charlene J. Wertz
Mar 16, 2025
Charlene J. Wertz, 88, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Stitt) Wagner.
She married Donald Robert Wertz on June 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2021.
Surviving is a son, Stephen Wertz, and best friend, Connie; a granddaughter, Heather Wertz; and a great-grandson,...
Richard B. Lill Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
Richard B. Lill, Sr. 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family at his residence.
Richard was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Robert J, and Rose E. (Gallagher) Lill. Survived by his wife: Rose Rita (Kesslak) Lill whom he married on December 29, 1956, in Johnstown, five daughters: Mary T. (Paul) George, Rose...
Patricia J. Wojcik
Feb 26, 2025
Patricia J. Wojcik, 80, of Altoona, died Wednesday, morning.
Patty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Robert Francis and Anna Catherine (Balliet) Hennaman.
Survived by three sons: Thomas M., William Jr. and Louis P. Sr., Eleven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, William B, Sr, a son James and brothers, Frank and Bob.
She was an assembly...
Theresa Jane Karcz
Feb 25, 2025
Theresa Jane Karcz, 85, of Altoona, passed away on February 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of John and Cecelia (Dikowski) Karcz. Theresa graduated from Mt. Aloysius Academy (Cresson) in 1958. She retired from the Altoona VA and Penn State Altoona. She attended The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Theresa is survived by sisters Joan (Carl)...
John F. Horon
Feb 22, 2025
John Frank Horon, 76, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Helen (Babiak) Horon. On Sept. 4, 1971, he married Sally J. Wysocki at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Sally; a daughter, Jacqueline Marasco and husband, MJ; two sons, John Horon and fiancée, Lori...
Robert A. Airhart
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Anthony Airhart, 68, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at his residence. Bob was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart. Surviving are two sisters, E. Rae Kapfhammer and Michelle C. Brennan and her husband, Michael; his dog, Buddy; a nephew, Joseph A. (Samatha) Kapfhammer; two nieces, Nicole (Brennan) Logar and husband, Michael,...
Joseph P. Good
Jan 25, 2025
Joseph P. Good, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday evening surrounded by his family and friends at his daughter Lisa’s home.
Joe was born in Altoona, the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Suja) Good.
Survived by one daughter: Lisa Marie Good Romanowicz Colyer and husband Carl Colyer, grandson Charles Joseph (CJ) Romanowicz and two other "daughters" Denise Petras (Ryan...
James C. Trexler
Jan 23, 2025
James C. Trexler 81, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning with his wife by his side at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.
Jim was born in Altoona, the son of the late John H and Marie C. (Porta) Trexler. He married Linda McConnell on April 12,1969 in Ashville.
Survived by his wife: Linda, two sons: Jonathan L. (Tina) and Brian J. (Erin),...
