ROBIN L. KERN
Apr 4, 2019
Robin L. (Porta) Kern, 59, Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Camden, N.J., the daughter of the late James A. and Ruth C. (Hall) Porta. On Sept. 20, 1997, she married Randy C. Kern in Altoona.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Candy Porta and Heather Hann; a son, Michael Hann Jr.;...
JAMES RICHARD WESNER
Mar 31, 2019
James R. Wesner, 89, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Sunday to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Frank and Jane (Grigg) Wesner. On July 14, 1951, he married Rose Brunner at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years; two sons:...
KENNETH E. LEIDY
Mar 24, 2019
Kenneth E. Leidy, 86, Altoona went home to be with the Lord Sunday morning surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Henry D. and Ethel (Liddick) Leidy.
Ken was twice married, first to Katherine (Kitty) Vaughn on Oct. 26, 1953. She preceded him in death on April 19, 1983. He then married Barbara Prosser...
BRIAN M. SCHRAMKE
Mar 13, 2019
Brian M. Schramke, 52, Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Richard P. Schramke and Jean C (Singel) Schramke. On Sept. 24, 1994, he married Jennifer D. Hoffman in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Jennifer; a daughter, Shannon Hoffman; a grandson, Oswin R. Lowman; his mother, Jean...
MARTIN JOHN SWOVICK
Feb 10, 2019
Martin John "Marty” Swovick, 87, Tyrone, formerly of Reightown, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at Epworth Manor, where he had been a resident for the last couple of years.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter J. and Mary Magdalen (Krish) Swovick.
Surviving are four nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth E. Leidy.
He...
JOHN T. CHATHAMS
Feb 4, 2019
John T. Chathams, 65, Flinton, passed away Monday evening at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Nannie (Bollinger) Chathams. On Sept. 16, 1972, he married Susan M. Royer, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 18, 2017.
Surviving are two sons: Robert (Kathy) Chathams and John (Dawn) Chathams Jr.; a grandson, Forrest,...
BEATRICE "BETTY" "BEA" DYBUS
Jan 28, 2019
Beatrice "Bea" "Betty" (Wojcik) Dybus, 92, Kearny, N.J., formerly of Altoona, died at Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, N.J.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Michael J. and Anna (Saternus) Wojcik. She married Charles Dybus and he preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1979.
Surviving are a daughter, Jeanne Turkenkopf and husband, Neil, of Orem, Utah;...
Dolores G. 'Lorrie Kenney' Verbonitz
Jan 22, 2019
Dolores G. “Lorrie Kenney” Verbonitz, 66, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Shadyside Hileman Cancer Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Kauffman) Kenney.
Surviving are two daughters: Lorrie (Brian) and Lisa M. (Jeffrey), both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Devin (Tiffany) Buoymaster, McKayla Buoymaster and Audrey Snyder; two great-grandchildren: Brantley and Raeleigh Buoymaster;...
MARY ALICE WINKLER
Jan 15, 2019
Mary Alice Winkler, 93, Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Clinton, Mass., daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (O'Malley) Prendergast. On April 15, 1950, she married Leo Bernard Winkler at St. John The Evangelist Church Clinton, Mass., and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1979.
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SYLVIA MARY SANTONI
Jan 4, 2019
Sylvia Mary Santoni, 92, Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lawrence and Marietta (LaMorte) Tudisco. On April 24, 1954, she married Alfred Joseph Santoni Sr. in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2014.
Surviving are two sons: Jeffrey Thomas Santoni of Pittsburgh and Ronald M. Santoni of...
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...
