RAYMOND 'RAY' J. KOTZATOSKI
Jan 3, 2019
Raymond J. “Ray” Kotzatoski, 80, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stanley Leo and Anna (O'Dellick) Kotzatoski. On July 2, 1966, he married Alice G. Shauf at Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellwood.
Surviving are his wife, Alice G. Kotzatoski; a son, Raymond J. Kotzatoski Jr....
THOMAS 'Tom' L. STOUT
Dec 27, 2018
Thomas L. “Tom” Stout, 82, of Altoona, passed away at his residence Thursday evening.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold and Agnes (Becker) Stout.
Surviving are a daughter, Tracey Stout (companion, Phil DeHaas) of State College; a son, Thomas M. (Shelley) Stout of Horseheads, N.Y.; three granddaughters: Rachel Mauger, Michelle Stout and Alexis Stout; a grandson,...
HENRIETTA 'Sis' M. KOOFER
Dec 26, 2018
Henrietta M. "Sis" Koofer, 96, Martinsburg, formerly of Duncansville, passed away Wednesday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Oscar and the late Estelle (Alberts) Loibl. On Oct. 4, 1944, she married Silas “Dick” Koofer in Cumberland, Md., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2008.
Surviving are a daughter, Lori...
MARY LOUISE MASSAR
Nov 3, 2018
Mary Louise Massar, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bill and Katie M. Kane. On Dec. 22, 1952, she married John M. “Jack" Massar in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are her husband, Jack; two daughters: Debra A. Smith and Traci L. (Frank) Pruyn; a son, David A. Massar;...
BETTY J. KITTING
Oct 16, 2018
Betty J. Kitting, 91, formerly of Altoona, entered through the heavenly gates to see her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jasper and Francy (Wills) Price. On March 20, 1948, she married her husband, Kenneth H. Kitting in Winchester, Va., and he preceded her in death...
Walter "Sonny" William Clapper Sr.
Sep 21, 2018
WALTER “SONNY” WILLIAM CLAPPER, SR., age 85, of Altoona, drew his last earthly breath and first heavenly breath, on Friday afternoon. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy M. (Aiken) Clapper; his five children Walter, Jr.; Susan Sprinkle; Joseph (Kathy); Judy (Victor) Ridenour; and Larry Crea; his 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; his...
GEORGE STROBERT
Sep 19, 2018
George Strobert, Jr., 90, of Altoona, PA passed away Wednesday morning, at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Lakemont, PA son of the late George and Catherine (Mathias) Strobert. On June 12, 1944, he married the former Dorothy Bendzak in Hollidaysburg.
Surviving are his siblings, Beatrice Kosnosky and Howard, five children, Charles (Linda), Gregory (Carol), Doreen, Gary (Joanne) and John (Rebecca),...
DURBIN W. "UNCLE' HOFFMAN
Sep 6, 2018
Durbin W. "Uncle" Hoffman, 69, Altoona, passed away at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Durbin C. Jr. and Marjorie L. (Lumadue) Hoffman.
Surviving are seven sisters: Cecilia (Thomas) Shannon, Marjorie L. (Bill) Weible, Beverly (Keith) Elder, Lucinda M. (Tom) Royal, Ellen R. (Mark) Glunt, Amy Frances (Gregory) Stolz and Jennifer D...
ROSETTA V. INGRAM
Aug 30, 2018
Rosetta V. Ingram, 73, Altoona, died Thursday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Homer and Elizabeth (Wilson) Ingram. Surviving are two daughters: Judith A. Gohn and Gisele Wright; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Kathy Moyer and Gisele Leiden; a brother, Jeffrey Ingram. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo...
Dr. BENITA M. JORKASKY
Aug 9, 2018
Benita M. Jorkasky, 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. A life so well lived deserves more acknowledgement than can be said here. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John B. and Lilly (Medinsky) Jorkasky. Surviving are a brother, John Jorkasky of Oakdale, Conn. She was always active with her...
SUZAN M. 'SUE' MARLETT
Aug 5, 2018
Suzan M. 'Sue' (DeStefano) Marlett, 63, Altoona, left this earth to be with God early Sunday morning.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Lois Hartman and the late, James DeStefano.
Surviving are a daughter, KayTee Marlett (Dan Guiles); her mother, Lois Clowson; her longtime partner, Dave Moyer; her fur grandson, Maverick; two half-brothers; an aunt; several cousins; and a...
DEBORAH L. 'DEBBIE' FISHER
Jul 28, 2018
Deborah L. Fisher, 58, Altoona passed away peacefully Saturday at her residence surrounded by her family after an extended illness.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Nancy G. (LaBriola) Ronan and the late Joseph A. Ronan Jr. On June 16, 1990, she married Robert E. Fisher at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband, Bob; her...
KRISTINA T. GIBLOCK
Jul 23, 2018
Kristina T. Giblock, 45, Duncansville, passed away at her residence after a courageous battle with diabetes.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Joseph M. Dzurenko and the late Kathleen Margaret (McDermott) Dzurenko.
Surviving are two daughters: Brooke C. Nitz and husband, Kevin and Victoria R. Weitz and husband, Michael; her father, Joseph; two sisters: Kathleen Prey and husband, Audie,...
BETTY J. HOOVER
Jul 7, 2018
Betty J. Hoover, 94, Altoona, passed away peacefully at her daughter's residence Saturday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Oren and Elizabeth (Dale) Bayle. Her husband, Allen M. Hoover, whom she married on March 18, 1944, in Altoona, preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 1993.
Surviving are two daughters: Cheryl E. Yohn and husband, Ralph...
FRANK JOSEPH 'JAKE' JARKIEWICZ
Jun 20, 2018
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
Jun 18, 2018
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
Jun 1, 2018
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,...
REV. FATHER JAMES DAMIAN "J.D." ZATALAVA (Master of Divinity)
May 30, 2018
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
May 30, 2018
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...
