Obituaries

GEORGE WILLIAM GREINER Jr.
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....
STEVEN M. SLOWIK
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...
ANNABELLE "BEANIE" M. MOUNTAIN
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,...
JANE E. PLETCHER
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...
MAX CHRISTIAN DEHAAS
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,...
CECELIA T. "SIS" HOLLERN
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...
GERALD D. LUTHER
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...
WALTER LAWRUK
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)...
NELLIE M. PACOVSKY
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...

JOSEPH C. MISHOCK
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...
ROBERT A. BERRY
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...
ROSE MARIE McCONAHY
Oct 29, 2013
Rose Marie McConahy, 86, Altoona, died Tuesday evening at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jerry and Marie (Gauntner) Ivory. She married William D. McConahy on July 16, 1949, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, and he preceded her in death on July 25,...
DOLORES SYLVIA PRUGAR
Oct 16, 2013
Mrs. Dolores S. Prugar 77, of Grandview, joined her beloved husband in paradise Wednesday afternoon at her residence.
She was born in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Michael F. and Rose (Ivkovich) Ziobro. She married Vincent E. Prugar on September 10, 1955 at Saint Cyprian's Catholic Church in Pittsburgh. He...

DAVID R. HAMMEL
Oct 15, 2013
David R. Hammel, 74, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry A. and Margaret Eleanora (Hess) Hammel. He married Carol V. McCaulley on Oct. 29, 1969, in Bellwood, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2000.
GUST H. BALLOS
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;...
JOSEPH D. PAGLIARO
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...

BRIAN JAMES LAFFERTY
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...

JERRY A. MILLS
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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ANN V. HOROMANSKI
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.
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STANLEY R. BIEM
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...
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