JOHN A. WATCHEY
Jul 2, 2020
John A. Watchey, 75, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at his daughter’s residence in Cheswick.
He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Robert E. and the late Bertha C. (Krape) Watchey. On Feb. 5, 1966, he married Donna Delfosse, who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters: Christine (Mike) McCulley of Dean, Jennifer...
RICKE M. KELLY
Jun 16, 2020
Ricke M. Kelly, 63, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul Francis and Agnes Frances (Lantz) Kelly. On Aug. 25, 1979, he married Donna Woodring at St. Marks Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, surviving are his nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Leslie Kelly; and his dog, Bella.
He was...
ROBERT 'BOB' L. BECK
Jun 14, 2020
Robert L. Beck, 78, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Joseph and Marion Elizabeth (Wendt) Beck. On July 3, 1971, he married Lorraine Pagliaro at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church, Johnstown.
In addition to his wife, surviving are four children: Roberta Burns (Brian), John Beck, Joseph (Nicole)...
SANDRA J. STEWART
May 21, 2020
Sandra J. Stewart, 78, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Sandra was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Ann (Brightbill) Dickinson. On June 28, 1958, she married her husband, Victor D. Stewart Jr. in Altoona, and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are her daughter, Cindy Stewart; her four sons: Michael...
KEITH M, BECK
May 15, 2020
Keith M. Beck, 56, Altoona, died at his residence after extended illness. He was born in Colver, son of the late Ralph and Mary (McMullen) Beck. Surviving are two sons: Ryan Beck of Altoona and Mark Beck of Hollidaysburg; and four grandchildren. He was a graduate of Penn Cambria High School and worked as delivery person for FedEx. At...
RAYMOND F. "RAY" MILLS
May 7, 2020
Raymond F. “Ray” Mills, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of Frank H. Sr. and Ruth R. (McGirk) Mills.
He is survived by one sister, Ruth R. Mills, with whom he resided.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Charles, James, Donald, Frank H. Jr. and Henry “Hank”; and...
HENRY "HANK" C. BERGE
Apr 25, 2020
Henry C. "Hank" Berge, 80, Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Henry Charles Sr. and Mary (Highduch) Berge. On Dec. 31, 1960, he married Elizabeth A. “Betty” Galvin at Saint Jerome Church, Brooklyn, N.Y., and she preceded him in death on April 29,...
BETTY JANE DOUGHERTY
Apr 25, 2020
Betty Jane Dougherty, 91, of New Enterprise, formerly of Red Hill, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday morning. Betty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Hazel M. (Peters) Fleegle. On April 18, 1953, she married John Joseph Dougherty in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2012.
She was also preceded...
JOHN J. FISHER
Apr 10, 2020
John J. Fisher, 93, of Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
John was born in Saxton, the son of the late Chester and Dolly Ruth (Miller) Fisher. His wife, Ada Mae Bassler, preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 1998. He is also preceeded in death by his four sisters: Mildred, Dorothy, Mary, and Betty.
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ROSS M HUNTER
Mar 25, 2020
Ross M. Hunter, 78, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Van Zandt VA Medical Center.
He was born in Hastings, son of the late Ross M. and Georginna (Beach) Hunter.
Surviving are four children: Connie Webb, Melissa Hunter, Joy Hunter and Paul Hunter, all of Altoona; six sisters: Rebecca Benton, Clara (Bruce) Hostler and Margret Friedenberger all of Altoona, Beverly (Wayne)...
FRANKLIN D. BENTON SR.
Mar 22, 2020
Franklin D. 'Frank' Benton, Sr., 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph and late Elsie Mae (Campbell) Benton.
Surviving are one daughter, Carol; two sons: Franklin D. (Kim) Benton Jr. and Henry (Nick) Benton; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina; and six...
PAUL 'TOM' THOMAS KELLY
Mar 8, 2020
Paul Thomas "Tom" Kelly, 76, Altoona, passed away at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring, after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul Francis and Agnes Frances (Lantz) Kelly.
Surviving are his wife, Leslie (Trostle) Kelly; two daughters: Lori Bixler and Dana Larme; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three stepchildren: Denise, Heidi and Derek;...
MANNIE B. CROTSLEY
Mar 4, 2020
Mannie B. Crotsley, 60, Tyrone, died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Willie J. and Shirley A. (Langer) Crotsley. Surviving is a brother, Richard A. Crotsley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willie R.; and a sister, Barbara J. Mock. He was a mechanic, employed...
ROBERT S. BARD JR,
Mar 1, 2020
Robert S. Bard Jr., 77, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born in Altoona, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Evans) Bard. On April 5, 1969, he married Dianna M. Dryburgh in Winchester, Va.
Survived by his wife Dianna; two daughters: Pamela J. (Mark) McPherson and Melissa A....
HILDA WILLS
Feb 1, 2020
Hilda Wills, 92, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon.
Hilda was born in Patton, daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia (Long) Holtz. On June 7, 1947, she married Eugene W. Wills and he preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1980.
Surviving are three daughters: Susan (John) Schroeder, Deborah (Ken) Johnston and Celeste (Bob) Crossman...
JOSEPH MICHAEL GERACI
Jan 31, 2020
God promised that He will be with us until the very end, and during the evening of Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, He dispatched guardian angels to escort Joseph M. Geraci to his heavenly home at the age of 73.
Joseph was born in Tyrone, the son of the late John P. and Rose (Turiano) Geraci. He married Donna J. Highduch...
MARGARET E. BLACKBURN
Jan 27, 2020
Margaret E. Blackburn, 101, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John and the late Alice (Clemens) Gates. Her husband, Samuel Robert Blackburn, he preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1989. Survived by two sons: Timothy (Elizabeth) Blackburn of Altoona, and Robert D....
KENNETH J. HOFER
Jan 3, 2020
Kenneth J. Hofer, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
He was born in St. Lawrence, son of the late Henry and Margaret (Kutruff) Hofer. He married Catherine B. (Elder) VanSickle on Oct. 20, 1994, in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are his wife, Catherine; three sons: Richard D. Hofer and wife, Becky, of Portage, Robert J....
EILEEN G QUINTON
Dec 17, 2019
Eileen G. Quinton, 84, Altoona, passed away at Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Edward and Ruth D. (Harris) Daugherty.
Surviving are two daughters: Shirley Crowl and husband, Tim, and Mary Ickes, all of Altoona; a eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Gibboney of Altoona; and a...
