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Frank Joseph ‘Jake’ Jarkiewicz, 94, of Altoona, died at his residence.
Jake was born in Altoona the son of the late Andrew and Ann (Iwan) Jarkiewicz. Survived by his wife: Verna J. (Radwanski) Jarkiewicz married on June 11, 1947, one daughter: Diane Miller (Tim), one son: Francis ( Lori), one sister: Catherine Gruber, Nine grandchildren, Twenty-One Great Grandchildren,
He was...
John S. Shields, 78, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late James Wyatt and Marie W. (Hamp) Shields. He married Evelyn A. Wilson on Aug. 6, 1966 in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Esther L. (Lee) Packard and Janelle M. (Michael) Colyer; a son, Eric...
Roy E. Yohn, 46, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.
He was born in Altoona, son of Ralph Yohn Jr. and Penny (Burd) Yohn Lantz. On May 16, 2016, he married Wendy Strunk.
Surviving are his wife, Wendy Rodgers-Yohn; four children: Christian, Dalton, Brookylne and Skylar; his father, Ralph Yohn Jr. (Cheryl); his mother,...
Father James Damian Zatalava, Catholic priest of the Altoona Johnstown Diocese for 48 years, and former pastor of many parishes, most recently at Our Lady of Fatima, died May 30, 2018. He was 74.
He was born in Johnstown on May 1, 1944 to Francis and Mae Zatalava. He graduated from Bishop McCort High School in 1962 and entered Our...
Darlene J. Drenning, 83, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord with peace and grace as she passed away on Wednesday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Herschel) Wilkins. On June 28, 1952, she...
Paul J. Wojcik, 66, Fleming Island, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Louis and Teresa (Kinney) Wojcik. On July 1, 1972, he married Karen F.M. Krish at S.S. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Altoona.
Survived by his wife; three sons: Dr. Andy (Cathy) of Keswick, Va.,...
Paulette E. (Banks) McMullin, 71, Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Marion Martha (Warsing) Banks. She was raised with her parents, aunt and uncle in the family home. On Aug. 18, 1972, she married Andrew McMullin at Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Elizabeth (Eric)...
John F. Bettwy, 60, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona after a hard-fought battle with MDS Leukemia.
He was born, in Altoona, son of the late William and Eleanor (Brandt) Bettwy.
Surviving are his wife, Bec 'Reeb' (Wesley) ; two daughters: Michele and Krista; a son, Travis; two beloved grandchildren: Hannah and Austin; seven sisters: Joan Lozniak,...
Shirley E. McKendree, 82, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday at her residence.
She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Josephine McKendree.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Wollett.
Shirley worked as a presser at D & M Linen Co. for more than 25 years.
At Shirley’s request, there will be no viewing. A private interment...
Margaret E. "Peggy" Woods, 90, Altoona, went to be with her Lord on Friday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.
Margaret was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry B. and Edna L. (Peters) Ashburn. She was twice married; first o Harold F. Tromm Sr. on Sept. 25, 1946, and he preceded her in death on June 26,...
Ellsworth H. 'Elzie" Wilt, 76, Altoona, went home to his Lord on Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John H. and Katherine Viola (Sydney) Wilt. He married Carol L. Tipton-Mock on June 6, 1964, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife Carol; a daughter, Brenda Willett and husband, Steve; two sons: Terry Wilt...
Bernadine M. Garcia, 65, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday surrounded by her family at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Albert A. and Mary (Brennan) Schnaulbelt.
Surviving are her husband, Raul B. Garcia, whom she married on June 16, 1973, at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament; a daughter, Angela M. Sipes (Scott) of Altoona,...
Mary Melnick, 92, Altoona, took her final journey to the Lord on Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of late Josef and Maria (Schmid) Kaser. Her husband, Michael J. “Mike,” whom she married on Oct. 14, 1950, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona, preceded her in death on April 13, 2003.
Surviving...
John W. Birely Jr., 78, Lancaster, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John W. and Betty Vipond Birely. He married Gabrielle “Gay” Eckenroth, with whom he had shared 32 years of marriage as of Dec. 14, 2017.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Janet (Curt) Cranmer of Seabrook, Texas, and Jackie...
Mary A. Parson, 87, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Emily (Pepe) Servello. Her husband, Harold A. Parson, who she married in Altoona on May 24, 1950, passed away Aug. 26, 1996. Surviving are two daughters: Sharon (Bob) Weyandt and Lynn (Charlie) Parson-Musselman; and two grandchildren, Randy and...
Myra Jane Mangiacarne, 79, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Ebensburg, daughter of the late Merle and Jane (Miller) Hoover. Her husband, Louis R. “Louie” Mangiacarne, whom she married on Sept. 17, 1960, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg, preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2011.
Surviving...
Stanley C. Nail, 61, Altoona, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel E. and Anna (Zunich) Nail. On Aug. 23, 1989, he married Pamela J. Perry.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Elizabeth A. Nail (Josh Hostetler) and December N. Nail; a son, Daniel E. Nail; two grandchildren:...
Dwight D. Dittsworth, 66, Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Russell E. and Rita Marie (Shannon) Dittsworth.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy J. (Weigand) Dittsworth, whom he married in May 2012; two daughters: Amber and Laura; a son, Shane; seven grandchildren: Saige, Navina, Dean,Wyatt, Ethan, Quintin and Jacob; four sisters: Colleen...
John Edward Osmolinski, 91, Altoona, passed peacefully at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.
He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late John and Rosella (Kordell) Osmolinski. His wife, Emma Barbara (Duma), whom he married on May 20, 1950, at St. Joseph Parish, Haverhill, Mass., preceded him in death on April 7, 2012.
Surviving are two sons: John J. (Cindi)...
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