ELLSWORTH 'ELZIE' H. WILT
Feb 10, 2018
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
Feb 4, 2018
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
Jan 27, 2018
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.
Jan 12, 2018
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
Jan 7, 2018
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 J. MANGIACARNE
Dec 24, 2017
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
Dec 14, 2017
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
Dec 8, 2017
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
Dec 1, 2017
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)...
ANDREW F. FREDERICK
Nov 29, 2017
Andrew F. Frederick, 82, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona.
Andrew born in Hollidaysburg, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Weaver) Frederick. His wife, Joan M. Ruckinger, whom he married on July 16, 1958 at Altoona, Pa, she preceded him in death on November 7, 2011. Survived by one daughter: Christina M. (James) Kephart, one son:...
DONALD E. KAUFFMAN
Nov 27, 2017
Donald E. Kauffman
July 30, 1941 - November 27, 2017
Donald E. Kauffman, 76, Martinsburg, passed away at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring Monday evening.
Donald was born in Altoona, son of the late Florine (Kauffman) Benton and stepfather Donald Benton. He was first married to Charlotte (Shoeman) Kauffman, and then on July 31, 2004 he married Vivian Cox.
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MARGARET 'PEG' L. BUMBERGER
Nov 19, 2017
Margaret L. “Peg” Bumberger, 82, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Margaret L. Frederick. On Aug. 9, 1952, she married Otto Frank Bumberger who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 2009.
Surviving are three daughters: Susan C. (Ronald) Gorsuch of Alexandria, Judy A. (Dennis) Mainhart of Portage...
CYNTHIA 'CINDY' L. CLERKIN
Nov 13, 2017
Cynthia L. ‘Cindy’ Clerkin, 64, of Altoona, died at Maybrook Hills Health And Rehabilitation center, after a brief illness..
Cindy was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William E. and Joan C. (Phillips) Elvey.
Survived by two sisters: Pamela Jo McElheny and Tonya Walker and husband Tim, two brothers: Michael and wife Dottie and Scott and wife Judy,...
VANESSA G. BURR
Nov 4, 2017
Vanessa G. Burr, 63, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Saturday after a brief illness.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of George E. and Marlene (Watson) Harris Sr. On Aug. 26, 1972, Vanessa married Michael J. Burr, her high school sweetheart. They recently celebrated 45 years of a blessed marriage.
Surviving are her husband,...
GENE R. KYLE
Oct 10, 2017
Gene R. Kyle, 81, Altoona passed away Tuesday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leslie Harold and Eileen Matilda (Byrne) Kyle.
Surviving are a daughter, Sherry; a son, Clinton H., and wife, Bonnie; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Dona “Sue” Byrne; and a brother, Gary.
He was preceded in...
PATRICK A. SETTLEMYER, Sr.
Oct 9, 2017
Patrick A. Settlemyer Sr., 64, Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clarence V. and Pauline (Conrad) Settlemyer.
Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Askew; two sons: Andrew T. Settlemyer and Patrick Settlemyer Jr.; three brothers: Raymond, Ronald and George; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his companion, Karen Wilinski.
He was preceded...
HELEN T. SETTLEMYER
Sep 22, 2017
Helen T. Settlemyer, 57, Altoona, passed away at her residence after extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence V. and Pauline (Conrad) Settlemyer. Surviving are a daughter, Kayla Nina; two sons: David Stevens and Adamec Stevens; five grandchildren, Teresa, Keera, Teonna, Noah and Hayden; and four brothers: Raymond, Ronald, Patrick and George. She was preceded...
ANNA M. CHONKO
Sep 14, 2017
Anna M. Chonko, 98, Altoona, passed into the arms of our Lord and joined her husband, Andrew, in eternal peace on Thursday evening at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg after an extensive battle with dementia.
She was born in Glen White, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Guza) Mishock. On June 11, 1955, she married Andrew Chonko, and he preceded...
ROSE MARIE L. CALLIS
Sep 12, 2017
Rose Marie L. Callis, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence A. and Pauline C. (Tomlinson) Lockard. On Dec. 26, 1952, she married John W. Callis, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1990.
Surviving are two daughters: Anlee Auker and husband,...
NORMAN 'RED' 'JR.' C. DRENNING
Sep 2, 2017
Norman C. “Red” “Jr.” Drenning Jr., 88, Altoona, was called home to our Lord Saturday at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born in Bellefonte, son of the late Norman and Helen (Gailey) Drenning. He married Darlene (Wilkins) on June 28, 1952, at Mardorf United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years; his four children, who carry on...
