Helen T. Tomassetti
May 5, 2025
Helen T. Tomassetti, 94, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening with her family by her side at UPMC Altoona. Helen was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Romerowicz) Kocolowski.
She married Ernest Tomassetti on June 23, 1951, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2015, after 63 years of...
Barbara A. Sanchez
Apr 22, 2025
Barbara A. Sanchez, 83, of Allegheny Twp, Cross Keys, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her residence with her husband and her special friend Barb by her side.
Barb was born in Johnstown, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Gaston) Mattern. She married Philip A. Sanchez on July 1,1989 in Duncansville.
Survived by her husband: Phil, two daughters: Kim (Ken) Ottis,Tracy...
Robert E. Pleva
Apr 15, 2025
Robert E. Pleva, 73, of Hollidaysburg, was finally able to join his wife of 50 years Karen in heaven on Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown.
Bob was born in Altoona, the son of the late Frank J. and Rose Marie (Kolarczyk) Pleva. His wife, Karen A Maier, whom he married on October 28, 1972, she preceded him in death...
George Peckowycz
Mar 18, 2025
George I. Peckowycz, 68, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Penn Highlands, Tyrone. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Magdalene (Plishko) Peckowycz. Surviving is a son, Mark Morgan. George was a heavy equipment operator and a mechanic. He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School and loved working on automobiles. Private services will be held...
Charlene J. Wertz
Mar 16, 2025
Charlene J. Wertz, 88, of Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Stitt) Wagner.
She married Donald Robert Wertz on June 7, 1957. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2021.
Surviving is a son, Stephen Wertz, and best friend, Connie; a granddaughter, Heather Wertz; and a great-grandson,...
Richard B. Lill Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
Richard B. Lill, Sr. 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family at his residence.
Richard was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Robert J, and Rose E. (Gallagher) Lill. Survived by his wife: Rose Rita (Kesslak) Lill whom he married on December 29, 1956, in Johnstown, five daughters: Mary T. (Paul) George, Rose...
Patricia J. Wojcik
Feb 26, 2025
Patricia J. Wojcik, 80, of Altoona, died Wednesday, morning.
Patty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Robert Francis and Anna Catherine (Balliet) Hennaman.
Survived by three sons: Thomas M., William Jr. and Louis P. Sr., Eleven grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, William B, Sr, a son James and brothers, Frank and Bob.
She was an assembly...
Theresa Jane Karcz
Feb 25, 2025
Theresa Jane Karcz, 85, of Altoona, passed away on February 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of John and Cecelia (Dikowski) Karcz. Theresa graduated from Mt. Aloysius Academy (Cresson) in 1958. She retired from the Altoona VA and Penn State Altoona. She attended The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Theresa is survived by sisters Joan (Carl)...
John F. Horon
Feb 22, 2025
John Frank Horon, 76, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Helen (Babiak) Horon. On Sept. 4, 1971, he married Sally J. Wysocki at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Sally; a daughter, Jacqueline Marasco and husband, MJ; two sons, John Horon and fiancée, Lori...
Robert A. Airhart
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Anthony Airhart, 68, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at his residence. Bob was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart. Surviving are two sisters, E. Rae Kapfhammer and Michelle C. Brennan and her husband, Michael; his dog, Buddy; a nephew, Joseph A. (Samatha) Kapfhammer; two nieces, Nicole (Brennan) Logar and husband, Michael,...
Joseph P. Good
Jan 25, 2025
Joseph P. Good, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday evening surrounded by his family and friends at his daughter Lisa’s home.
Joe was born in Altoona, the son of the late Stanley and Anna (Suja) Good.
Survived by one daughter: Lisa Marie Good Romanowicz Colyer and husband Carl Colyer, grandson Charles Joseph (CJ) Romanowicz and two other "daughters" Denise Petras (Ryan...
James C. Trexler
Jan 23, 2025
James C. Trexler 81, of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning with his wife by his side at Embassy of Hearthside, State College.
Jim was born in Altoona, the son of the late John H and Marie C. (Porta) Trexler. He married Linda McConnell on April 12,1969 in Ashville.
Survived by his wife: Linda, two sons: Jonathan L. (Tina) and Brian J. (Erin),...
Paula J. 'Penny' Laffertty
Jan 21, 2025
Paula J. “Penny” Lafferty, 85, passed away at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home (Arnold Hall) on Jan. 21, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul L. and Thelma (Dodson) Tomasetti,
She married her loving husband, Robert L. “Punk” Lafferty on Feb. 13, 1982. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1987.
She is survived...
Catherine B. Hofer
Jan 9, 2025
Catherine B. “Kate” Hofer, 81, Altoona, died Thursday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Wilhelmina (Springman) Elder. On Oct. 20, 1994, she married Kenneth J. Hofer in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Jan. 3, 2020.
Surviving are a daughter, Christine M. Van Sickle; three sons: Paul J. Van...
Maxine G. Cover
Dec 28, 2024
Maxine G. Cover, 89, Altoona, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
Maxine was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Lavina (Mort) Nemic. On Jan. 2, 1952, she married Harry Wayne Cover in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1989.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary (John) Marin and Carol (Dave) Books; two sons, Glenn (Diane) Cover...
Sandra L. Ferry
Dec 25, 2024
Sandra L. Ferry, 82, of Altoona, passed away Christmas morning at her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Clyde H. and Margaret C. (Young) Coble. Her husband, Charles W. Ferry Jr., he preceded her in death. Survived by Children Trifina Ferry, Sandra L. Ferry, Russell W. Ferry and Chris R. Ferry.
At the deceased request ...
Sally A. Yeager
Dec 17, 2024
Sally A. Yeager, 82, of Duncansville, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by her family at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Anne (McCabe) Snyder.
Sally married Merrill G. "Pete” Yeager Jr. on Feb. 8, 1964, at The Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2018.
Surviving are...
Elizabeth M. Holley
Dec 12, 2024
Elizabeth M. Holley, 99, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at her residence.
Elizabeth was born in Clearfield, the daughter of the late Bernard and Loretta (Bowers) Nagle.
Survived by four sisters: Lorraine Shuma, Theresa Carbone, Marilyn Franceschini and Cheryl Forney.
Predeceased by her siblings Florence M Berrang, Bernadine Anton, Carol Nowlen, Allen Nagle, Gene Nagle. At the deceased there will be no visitation...
Nicholas "Nick" R. Ballos
Dec 11, 2024
Nicolas R. Ballos, “Nick” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 11, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1950, in Altoona to Gust and Barbara (Long) Ballos. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1968.
On May 20,1972, he married Connie Wolfinger. In addition to his wife of 52 years he is survived by...
Craig Joseph Wojcik
Dec 10, 2024
Craig J. Wojcik 48, of Altoona, was reported as missing in July of 2024. His remains were found in Antis Township, Altoona, on Dec. 10, 2024.
Craig was born December 9, 1976 in Altoona, the son of the late Robert J. and Sheila A. (Hughes) Wojcik.
Survived by one sister: Bobbi Jo Beasom and a brother: Stevie Beasom, a niece, Indie Jay...
