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...
PAUL J. WOJCIK
May 16, 2018
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. McMULLIN
Apr 10, 2018
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
Mar 14, 2018
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
Mar 9, 2018
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 "Peggy" E. WOODS
Feb 16, 2018
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,...
