Oct 15, 2013

Gust H. Ballos, 83, Altoona, passed peacefully Tuesday evening at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Mary (Tyminska) Ballos. He married Barbara Ann Long on April 10, 1950, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Altoona.

Surviving are his wife;...

Oct 5, 2013

Joseph D. Pagliaro, 90, formerly Johnstown, McMurray and Altoona, died Saturday morning, Oct. 5, 2013, at UPMC Altoona. Born Aug. 29, 1923, in Johnstown, son of the late Michael and Isabella (DeFazio) Pagliaro. He married Frances Kravetz on Aug. 10, 1944, in Johnstown. Survived by his wife, Frances; daughters, Lorraine (Robert) Beck, Altoona; Patricia (Richard) Layton, Bradenton, Fla.; and...

Sep 3, 2013

Brian James Lafferty, 36, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Carl and Linda (Walker) Lafferty.

Surviving are a daughter, Victoria Lynn Lafferty, at home; his parents of Altoona; a sister, Tricia Lynn Lafferty and a brother, Thomas Wayne; and two aunts: Nancy Zeth and Patricia Walker.

Brian was a...

Aug 21, 2013

Mr. Jerry A. Mills age 45, of Altoona died Wednesday at his residence.

He was born in Altoona,

Survived by sisters, Sylvia Mills and Catherine Mills ; and his uncle, Raymond Mills and aunt , Ruth Mills  all of Altoona.

Private interment was held at Carson Valley Cemetery. Arrangements by Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home, Inc.

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Aug 20, 2013

Ann V. Horomanski, 85, Altoona, was received by the Lord Tuesday at her home with her family by her side.

She was born in Glen White, daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes (Wanat) Ansman. She married John J. Horomanski on June 5, 1954, in Gallitzin, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1983.

Aug 19, 2013

Stanley R. Biem, 32, Altoona, died Monday at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of Joy A. (Seaberg) Biem and the late Stanley J. Biem.

Surviving are his mother, Joy A. Biem-Patterson-Phillips; two brothers: Brian J. and wife, Colleen, of Tyrone and Mark A. of Altoona; an uncle, Ron...

Aug 17, 2013

Paul R. Adamczyk, 70, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F. and Victoria A. (Good) Adamczyk. He married Paulette F. McCreery on Sept. 14, 1960.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Kelly J. Adamczyk and partner, Kim Steele, of...

Aug 5, 2013

Chester John “Chet” Kowalski, 74, Logan Township, Altoona, died Monday morning at his son’s residence of an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester John Sr. and Helena Victoria (Tomchek) Kowalski. He married Mary C. Silvia on May 25, 1963, in St. Rita's Catholic Church, Warwick, R.I.

Jul 25, 2013

Mary K. McNellis, 88, Altoona, died Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick W. and Catherine M. (Bender) Snyder. She married the late Bernard M. McNellis on Oct. 6, 1951, in Altoona.

Surviving are two nieces: Sally Yeager and husband, Merrill, of Duncansville...

Jul 20, 2013

Sarah E. “Susie” Bushby, 83, Altoona, died Saturday evening at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frederick and Stella G. (Smith) Bushby.

She is survived by a nephew, Edward Garlena and wife, Nancy, and their daughter, Elizabeth Garlena. She was preceded in death by a sister,...

Jul 11, 2013

Elizabeth M. Stengel, 77, Altoona, was called home by her Lord and Savior Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona hospital.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alvin and Olive (Gromley) Shoemaker. She married Harold Stengel on Nov. 12, 1994, in Altoona.

Surviving are her husband; five children: Gaylene Campbell,...

Jul 8, 2013

Walter M. Garlick, 81, Altoona, died Monday evening at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Mary E. (Green) Garlick. He married Loretta M. Price on June 23, 1956, in Altoona, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2009.

Surviving are a daughter,...

Jul 4, 2013

Shirley A. Clemens-Burkhammer, 76, Altoona, died Thursday evening.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward and Beulah (Umholtz) Pekar. She was previously married to Harry Clemens.

Surviving are her husband of 10 years, Howard L. Burkhammer; a son, Edward Clemens; two stepdaughters: Cindy Greenstreet and Cara Broadman;  two...

Jun 18, 2013

Mrs. E. Elsie Kisielnicki  91, of Red Lion, formerly of Altoona died Tuesday evening.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ignac and Catherine (Mecnich) Karbowniczek.  She was married to Edward Kisielnicki for 66 years before his death in 2011.

Survived by her two daughters: Joann (Martin) Weiss of York, Mary Ann (Thomas) Costlow of Mount....

Jun 1, 2013

Vincent E. Prugar, 83, Grandview, died peacefully Saturday afternoon at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Pawel and Mary (Zajac) Prugar.  He married Dolores S. Ziobro on Sept. 10, 1955, in Pittsburgh.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 57 years, Dolores “Jasna”;...

May 29, 2013

Joanne L. Bayer, 81, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at Altoona Regional.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Dorothy Iola (Templeton) Dale. She married Ned F. Bayer on Feb. 2, 1950, in Cumberland, Md.

Surviving are her husband and three children: Allan Lee and wife, Peggy,...

May 25, 2013

Mrs. Helen C. Kowalski, 82, Altoona, died Saturday morning at Altoona Regional.

She was born in Coalport, daughter of the late John and Sophia (Yonkoski) Kowalski.

She is survived by a son, Frank P. Gerhart and his friend, Michele Craig, of Altoona; two sisters: Mary Graca of Detriot, Mich., and Eleanor Steback of Portage; two brothers: Ed...

May 12, 2013

James A. Reaney April 29, 1930 - May 12, 2013 James A. Reaney, 83, Allegheny Township, Duncansville, died Sunday afternoon at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Mary (Hill) Reaney. He was twice married, first to Rhuey J. Wright, who preceded him in death. He then married Libby Stuckey on Sept. 27, 1973,...

May 5, 2013

Rose Marie Messersmith, 85, The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at the home.

She was born in Gallitzin Township, daughter of the late Raymond H. and Veronica M. (Dascanio) Wills. She was twice married, first to James Myers, who preceded her in death. She then married Ralph Messersmith on...

Apr 30, 2013

Catherine A. Yonkosky, 86, Celebration, Fla., died Tuesday afternoon at Health Central Hospital, Ocoee, Fla.

She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Valentine and Victoria (Blout) Zavalanski. She married Albert Yonkosky on May 8, 1947, in Coupon, and he preceded her in death on June 22, 1983.

Surviving are...