Sandy O. Whitt
May 23, 2024
Sandy O. Whitt, age 59, of Logan Township, died Thursday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Herbert and Ella (Lysk) Hart.She married Terry J. Whitt on Feb. 14, 1999.Surviving are her husband: Terry; four daughters: Crystal Wingert, Chelsea (Richard) Moore, Cassandra (Johnny Caruso) Whitt and Chaylah Whitt; a son, Christopher Whitt (Sarah Manna); and...
Braden D. Galant
May 18, 2024
Braden Durea Galant, 31, lost his battle to choose life and passed away Saturday following years of battle with addiction. He wouldn't want anyone to be sad. He would want them to know that he finally has found peace and to remember him with health and happiness.Braden was born in Lompoc, Calif., the son of Cherené Benjamin and the late...
Richard Jorkasky
May 1, 2024
Richard Joseph Jorkasky, 95, passed away peacefully on May 1 at the Grand Villa Memory Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester and Lucy (Wojtowicz) Jorkasky. On February 14, 1950, he married Jane Katherine (Glod) at St. Peter and Paul Church in Altoona. After 59 years of marriage, she preceded him...
Raymond J. Potopa II
Apr 30, 2024
Raymond J. Potopa II, 63, of Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Raymond J. and Margaret O. (Drass) Potopa.Surviving are: one brother, John A. (Linda) Potopa, nieces, Krista Miller and Kimberly Potopa; and best friends, Mary and Frank.He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Marie Potopa.He was a...
Donald 'Donnie' James Rabine
Apr 21, 2024
Donnie, 52, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald and Patricia (Malloy) Rabine.Surviving are his siblings: Kathie (Ken) Civils; Patty (Bob) Hopfl; Jean (Randy) Koury; Mary (Dave) Heller; Teresa (Brian) Thomas; Paul (Kathy) Griffith and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Howard "Pete" C. Colledge
Apr 14, 2024
Howard C. “Pete” Colledge, 92, Altoona, passed away Sunday peacefully at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John W. and Grace M. (Rhodes) Colledge. On May 1, 1954, he married Cecelia R. “Sally” (Weakland) at St. Leo Catholic Church, Altoona. After 53 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on April 19, 2007.
Surviving are three...
Olga H. Lawruk
Mar 22, 2024
Olga H. Lawruk, 91, of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., formerly of Bellwood, passed away Friday afternoon, March 22, 2024, at Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, Ash, N.C. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Hnat and Rozalia (Brizitsky) Gural.
She married Walter Lawruk on June 7, 1952, at St. Mary Uknainian Catholic Church. Olga was married to Walter for...
Dorothy Mae Clapper
Mar 20, 2024
Dorothy Mae (Aiken) Clapper, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, drew her last earthly breath and her first heavenly breath Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2024.
She was the cherished wife of the late Walter William Clapper, Sr. for 67 years.
Surviving are her children: Susan Sprinkle, Joseph (Kathy) Clapper, Judy (Victor) Ridenour and Larry Crea Clapper; as well as her 17 grandchildren;...
James M. Werner
Mar 6, 2024
James M. Werner, 85, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leonard M. and Jean V. (Geisinger) Werner. He married Judith A. Sipes on June 29, 1968.
He is survived by his wife, Judith; a son, Eric and his wife, Heidi Werner; a son, Michael and his wife, Robin Werner;...
James R. 'Bookie' Bookhamer
Feb 27, 2024
James R. ‘Bookie’ Bookhamer, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. He was born in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Marvin D. and Mamie Mae Stella (Whiteman) Bookhamer.
James was twice married: first to Katherine Virginia Friday who preceded him in death, and then on Sept. 23, 1965, to Sharon D. Wilkins in Altoona. She preceded...
Alice M. Drass
Feb 25, 2024
Alice M. Drass, 83, formerly of Juniata, passed away Sunday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl M. and Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler.
Surviving are a daughter, Renee (Frank) Weidlich; a son, Thomas G. Drass Sr.; a sister, Carol Drass; a brother, Charles Bossler; grandchildren: Hunter Weidlich, Alyssa Weidlich, Mervin L. Sollenberger Jr., Thomas “Tommy” Scott Drass,...
John 'Jack' R. Corle
Feb 25, 2024
John R. “Jack” Corle 73, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday morning atGarvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Dirvin and Grace (Wertz) Corle.
He married Carol Ann Mosney on July 3, 1971, at Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.
Jack was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a member of...
Scott Galant
Jan 8, 2024
Scott Galant, 53, of Altoona, died Monday at his residence of natural causes. He was born in Altoona, the son of Stanley J. Galant and Susan (Mincin) Galant.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Galant; and his significant other, Linda Plutko.
Surviving are his mother, Susan; a son, Braden Galant; granddaughter, Oakley Jo Galant; sister,...
R. Joseph Morgan
Jan 6, 2024
R. Joseph Morgan passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Mary (McCabe) Morgan. The youngest of five children, he was preceded in death by brothers Harry (Hazel) Morgan and Robert Morgan; sisters Betty (John) Morgan II, and Patricia (Jack) Ingham.
Mr. Morgan was an Altoona High...
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...
