May 23, 2014

Mrs. Mary E. Galant, 84, Altoona, passed late Friday morning at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John E. and Lillian (Galbreath) Mains. She married Joseph B. Galant on Nov. 21, 1949, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 2003.

She is survived by a daughter, Chrisandra J. Galant, with...

May 3, 2014

Pauline M. Bollinger, 92, of Logan Township, Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Wood) Zimmerman. She married James W. Bollinger on Oct. 4, 1941, at Dry Run Chapel, Newry. He preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1992. Surviving are two sons: Kim M. and wife,...

Mar 20, 2014

Walter J. Bacza, 98, Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone, died Thursday morning at Colonial Courtyard. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Anthony P. and the late Stella (Deminska) Bacza.  He married Helen Moryken on on May 11, 1940, at St. Mary Ukrainian Church. She preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 2000. Surviving are a daughter, Joan Wisdom,...

Mar 17, 2014

Edward M. “Crazy Ed” Cheslock Sr., 72, Altoona, died Monday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Michael and Ann (Zolnak) Cheslock.

Surviving are three daughters: Deborah (Bill) Scully, Brenda (Mark) Oswalt and Billie (Bob) Egan, all of Altoona; three sons: Edward Jr. (Carla) of Altoona, Mike (Karri) in New York and...

Mar 16, 2014

Genevieve C. “Jennie” Fonzi, 85, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Mary (Sosnowski) Pufka. She married Anthony J. Fonzi on June 9, 1956, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1983.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Allen and husband, Bill, of Altoona; a...

Mar 15, 2014

Mrs. Suzanne I. "Sue" Benton, 65, Everett, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday evening after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sue was born in Altoona, daughter of Mary L. (Markley) and the late James J. Servello Sr. She married Kenneth P. Benton Jr. on May 8, 1971, at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona.

She is survived by her...

Mar 9, 2014

Marlene L. Ermin, 77, Altoona, died Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herman and Thelma (Ehret) Brede.

Surviving are two daughters: Cheryl Lynn Myers of Bellwood and Cynthia Lou Ann Patterson and husband, Gairth, of Altoona; a son, Donald Earl Irvin Jr. and wife, Frances, of Altoona; a son-in-law, Thomas Yingling of...

Mar 2, 2014

Alfred Joseph Santoni Sr., 94, Altoona, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at his residence.

He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Livio and Annie (Bricca) Santoni. He married Sylvia Mary Tudisco on April 24, 1954, in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife; three sons: Jeffrey T. of Pittsburgh and Alfred J. Jr. and Ronald M., both of Altoona; a grandson,...

Mar 2, 2014

Jeffrey Allen Yingling, 59, Altoona, died Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul John and Julia C. (Roguski) Yingling.

Surviving are a sister, Bertha Frank of Duncansville; three brothers: Paul Robert, David Merle and Calvin Dennis, all of Altoona; and a special companion, Mary Joyce Lefort.

Jeffrey was...

Mar 2, 2014

Mr. George William Greiner Jr., 80, of Altoona died peacefully Sunday morning at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George W. and Susan M. (Sessler) Greiner Sr.  He married Carolyn B. Kelley on May 23, 1959, in Altoona.  She preceded him in death on April 29, 1998.

He is survived by a daughter, Carralee B....

Feb 27, 2014

Steven M. Slowik, 58, Altoona, died Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel. J. and Evelyn M. (Bookamire) Slowik. He married Carol A. Mason on Dec. 18, 1981, in Altoona, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 25, 2009.

Surviving are two daughters: Stephanie and Christina; a...

Jan 23, 2014

Annabelle M. “Beanie” Mountain, 82, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Deloris M. Hollingshead. She married William B. Mountain on Aug. 20, 1949, in Altoona, and he passed away on Jan. 11, 1990.

Surviving are three daughters: Gail (Darryl) Schorner, Tina (Jeffrey) Woods and Beth (Wally) Mountain; five grandchildren: Gary, Michael,...

Jan 20, 2014

Jane E. Pletcher, 89, Charleston, S.C., formerly of Altoona, died Monday afternoon at her residence.

She was born in Williamsport, daughter of the late Jay and Elizabeth (Bower) McErn. She married Robert T. Pletcher on May 28, 1945, in Morgantown, W.Va., and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2001.

Surviving are two daughters: Susan E. Pletcher, with whom...

Jan 11, 2014

Max Christian DeHaas, 56, Logan Township, Altoona, died Saturday evening at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John R. and Dorothy L. (Bohner) DeHaas. He married Sheryl Ann Williams on June 30, 1998, in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, DeAnna DeHaas; two stepdaughters: Valerie (Colyer) Luther and husband, James,...

Dec 21, 2013

Cecelia T. “Sis”' Hollern, 91, Altoona, died Saturday as a result of a car- pedestrian accident.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Weglowski) Bieniek. She married John Robert Hollern on June 10, 1952, at Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1997.  Surviving are a...

Nov 21, 2013

Gerald D. Luther Jr., 78, Altoona, died Thursday evening at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gerald Sr. and Evelyn (Beichler) Luther. He married Darlene E. Walters on Sept. 29, 1956, in Greenwood, and she preceded him in death on April 26, 1999.

Surviving are two...

Nov 21, 2013

Walter Lawruk, 86, Antis Township, died Thursday afternoon at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Anthony and Magdaline (Gurna) Lawruk. He married Olga H. Gural on June 7, 1952, at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Carol (Pierre) Lachaussie of Essex Junction, Vt.; two sons: Gerald (Hazel)...

Nov 15, 2013

Mrs. Nellie M. Pacovsky 94, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Mary (Banko) Prugar.  She married Stephen A. Pacovsky on May 8, 1943, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1974. 

Nellie is survived by...

Nov 2, 2013

Joseph C. Mishock, 83, Logan Township, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Glen White, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Guza) Mishock. He married Irene C. Boldizar on Oct. 22, 1955, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Gallitzin.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Diane Burkett...

Nov 1, 2013

Mr. Robert A. Berry 48, of Altoona passed away Friday morning  at UPMC Altoona after a brief battle with cancer.. He was born in Altoona he was the son of Virginia (Dryburgh)Berry and the late James Edward Berry.  He married Sylvana L. Sauer on February 17, 2006 at Winchester Va. .  Survived by his wife, daughters, Jennifer (Justin) Fees; and...