Clarence Edward 'Ed' Decker
Jan 4, 2024
Clarence Edward “Ed” Decker 82, of Altoona, died Thursday at his residence.
He was born in Petersburg, PA, the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Irma Jean (Shipton) Decker. He married Reba Ellen Duchman on June 13, 1964, in Altoona.
Survived by his wife: Reba, two sons: Curt (Heather) Decker and Wade (Petra) Decker,...
Sara Jane Quinlan
Jan 3, 2024
Sara Jane Quinlan 101, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late William J. and Ellen C. (Delozier) Lumadue.
She married Bernard P. Quinlan on June 24, 1941, at The Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1992.
Surviving are her...
Charles Raymond 'Ray' Kelly
Jan 2, 2024
Charles Raymond 'Ray' Kelly 80, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.
Ray was born in Altoona, the son of the late Fred and Marie (Riggleman) Kelly. He married Ellen Lumadue on June 25, 1966, at Cathedral Of The Blessed Sacrament.
Survived by his wife: Ellen. Children: Shawn C. Kelly (fiancée Macie), and Ashley A. (Michael)...
Phyllis M. Hartman
Dec 13, 2023
Phyllis M. (Sponsler) Hartman went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2023.
She passed away at her residence surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the Late William and Evelyn (Rademaker) Sponsler.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents, a sister Janet Sponsler, her first husband John D....
Thelma E. Seilhamer
Dec 10, 2023
Thelma E. (Biddle) Seilhamer, age 90, of Altoona, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Blackie) Biddle.
She married Russell W. Seilhamer who preceded her in death.
Even with the hardship of having Polio, she raised four children. Thelma is survived by two sons,...
John S. Waksmonski
Oct 18, 2023
John S. Waksmonski, 89, of Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. John was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Squashic) Waksmonski.
Surviving is a sister, Anna D. Tiernan of Hollidaysburg; and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine E. Matulnes and Rose Marie Holland.
He was a 1951 graduate of...
Marie 'Marcia' K. Prorok
Sep 24, 2023
Marie 'Marcia' K. Prorok 84, of Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at The Village at Morrisons Cove surrounded by family.
She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John A. and Mary A (Zajdel) Prorok.
Survived by one sister: Joan "Sissy" Riley of Altoona, and brother-in-law Jack E. Brown Jr. Her sister Patricia Brown passed away on...
JoLynne M. Clark
Sep 22, 2023
JoLynne M. Clark 35, of Altoona died Friday at her residence.
JoLynne was born in Altoona the daughter of Annette Servello and the late Kevin Clark.
She married Edward C. Rodgers on June 26, 2014.
Survived by her husband: Edward; daughter: Bailey Hibbard and son: Eli Rodgers. A sister Kelsea Garman and brother Kevin Clark Jr.; and Kelly and Lynn...
Patricia 'Patty' A. Brown
Sep 20, 2023
Patricia A."Patty" Brown 81, of Altoona, PA., died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.
Patty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Zajdel) Prorok. She married John E. Brown Jr. on August 10, 1963, at Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Survived by her husband: John E, two daughters: Christine M. (Regis) McCloskey and Jennifer...
Marjorie Ann "Margie" Adamczyk
Sep 9, 2023
Marjorie Ann ‘Margie’ (Kunstbeck) Adamczyk, 75, of Mt. Jackson, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sept. 9, 2023, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late M. Rita (Moloney) and Louis J. Kunstbeck.
On Dec. 28, 2010, she married Robert G. Adamczyk at the Lady of...
Thomas W. Gority
Aug 15, 2023
Thomas W. Gority, 69, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late Richard W. and Marie G (Gibney) Gority.
Thomas married Yun C. Chong on Sept. 21, 1996, in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Yun; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Mazoff; a son, Thomas J. Gority;...
Sylvia J. Quirin
Aug 14, 2023
Sylvia J. Quirin, 85, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Lytle) Berry.
On Feb. 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, Charles E. Quirin Sr., in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2017, after...
John Paul Battisti
Aug 3, 2023
John Paul Battisti, 63, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center, Ebensburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul John and Patricia (Kelly) Battisti.
Surviving are two sisters, Kathleen Elizabeth Ciaramella (Vincent) and Christina Marie Battisti; and two brothers, Stephen Neil (Vicki) and Timothy Mark (Linda). Nieces Daniella Jenkins, Sarah...
Irene T. Ptak
Jul 16, 2023
Irene T. Ptak, 81, of Altoona, died Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis J. Sr. and Helen B. (Zeranski) Ptak.Surviving are two brothers, Edward J. (Nancy) Ptak of Altoona, and Louis (Judy) Ptak Jr. in Texas; and two nieces, Robin and Polly. Irene was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Ptak. She worked...
Marcella A. Ianniello
Jun 25, 2023
Marcella A. Ianniello, 93, of Altoona, passed away at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John S. and Bertha F. (Cecula) Angeski.
She married Joseph P. Ianniello at Saint Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church on July 10, 1951. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2021. They were married...
Stanley J. Galant
Jun 14, 2023
Stanley J. Galant, 76, of Altoona, peacefully passed away of Pulmonary Fibrosis on Wednesday at his residence. He was surrounded by his family. Stanley was born in Altoona, the son of Michael and Cecilia (Kaczor) Galant who preceded him in death.
Stan graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, Class of 1964.
On May 18, 1968, he was married to...
Barbara J. Settlemyer
Jun 11, 2023
Barbara J. Settlemyer, 87, of Altoona, died Sunday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Blanche (Bougher) Clowson.
Her husband, Paul V. Settlemyer, whom she married on July 1, 1953, preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2014.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Swartz (Don); three sons, Joseph...
Amy Frances Mary Stolz
Jun 7, 2023
Amy Frances Mary Stolz, 58, of Altoona, peacefully passed away June 7, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Durbin C. Jr. and Marjorie L. (Lumadue) Hoffman.
She married Gregory J. Stolz on Oct. 3, 1987, in Altoona.
Survived are her husband, Greg; two daughters, Sarah Frances M. and...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Parson
Jun 6, 2023
Gerald L. "Jerry" Parson, 86, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ebert and Sara Jane (Long) Parson.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 64 years, Judith; three children: Amber (Steve) Thomas, Dana (Demetrios) Liadis and Eric (Cynthia) Parson; four grandchildren: Amelia, Rain, Oliver Sky and Aidan; and two...
Martha "Marty" Kunkle
Jun 5, 2023
Martha V. “Marty” Kunkle, 95, of Altoona, died Monday evening at The Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Roy and Vera (Boller) Moore.
She married Roy Kunkle on Oct. 15, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1991.
Surviving are two sons: Kelly A. (Vickie) Kunkle of Altoona and Bret (Becky)...
