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)...
TANTA L. MOUNTAIN
Jun 4, 2023
Tanta L Mountain, 72, of Altoona, passed away at her residence Sunday evening.
Tanta was born in Altoona; she was the daughter of the late Max and Thelma (Smith) Schroeder. Survived by her husband: Robert G, who she married on May 22, 1995. sons: Lorn Bowman and Ed Bowman and Robert Mountain Jr., two grandsons, siblings: Patty Harter, and...
Martha 'Mitzi' A. Reading
May 29, 2023
Martha A. “Mitzi” Reading, 83, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday morning at her residence. Martha was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Carl and Antoinette (Zachesky) Glashauser. She married Paul H. Reading on May 10, 1958, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1998.
Surviving are: three daughters: Paulette (Steve) Reading, Donna Clinger...
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Curran
May 20, 2023
Margaret A. "Peggy" Curran, 82, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. Peggy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Esther R. (Gates) Conrad.
Surviving is a daughter, Tara (Bernie) Steinbugl; two sisters, Lorraine Conrad and Pauline Conrad; a brother, Frederick J.; stepchildren: George (Diane) Curran, Linda (Earle) Marino and Diane Curran; 9 grandchildren;...
Thomas W. "Spider" Orr
May 16, 2023
Thomas W. “Spider” Orr, 78, Altoona, died Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Thomas was born in Altoona, son of the late Betty Louise Orr.
Surviving are two daughters, Ronda Noffsker and Cassy Keith; a son, Michael Hilton; a brother, William; five grandchildren; a granddaughter, Makayla, and Tania who was reared in the home; and two great-grandchildren.
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Gloria Jean Lightner
May 12, 2023
Gloria J. Lightner, 82, of Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Maple Winds Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Portage. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Johns) Criswell.
Surviving are two daughters, Tammy J. Peters and Billie Jo (Jeff) Fry; and a son, Bucky Lightner, all of Altoona; a grandson Brian (Tracy) Peters;...
Thomas J. Kutzatoski
Apr 27, 2023
Thomas J. Kutzatoski, 81, of Altoona, died Thursday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Phyllis (Bucynski) Kutzatoski-Mosney. His wife, Barbara A. Ruzzi, preceded him in death on April 6, 2021. Surviving is a sister, Carol (Jack) Corle. Thomas was also preceded in death by his sister,...
Karen S. Wilinski
Apr 15, 2023
Karen S Wilinski, of Altoona, died Saturday morning April 15, 2023 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.
Karen was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Alexander J. and Dorothy Joan (Miller) Wilinski. Survived by son: Andrew Settlemyer, and three grandchildren. A sister Mary and husband Terry Weyandt.
She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Wiseman,...
Ann C. Prugar
Apr 10, 2023
Ann C. Prugar, 71, Hollidaysburg, passed away at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg after an extended illness.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Zita (Airhart) Miller.
On Sept. 29, 1973, she married John P. Prugar at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband, John of Hollidaysburg; a daughter,...
John W. Steele Jr.
Apr 5, 2023
John W. Steele Jr., 52, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Altoona UPMC. He was born in Altoona, the son of John W. Sr. and Linda Brawley Steele.
He married Ann M. Perkins on Sept. 16, 2006.
John is survived by his wife, Ann; three daughters: MacKenzie, Savanna and Emily; his parents, John Sr. and Linda; a sister,...
Tracie L. Servello
Apr 2, 2023
Tracie L. Servello, 55, of Duncansville, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of James J. Jr. and Nancy C. (Hilton) Servello.
Surviving are her parents, Jim and Nancy; two sisters, Kimberly Ann Servello and Kelly Jean Longenecker; a niece, Victoria Longenecker; and nephews, Charles Longenecker IV and Samuel Longenecker.
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Judith 'Judy' A. Kotzatoski
Apr 1, 2023
Judith (Judy) Ann Kotzatoski, 79, of Altoona, died Saturday evening at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stanley Leo and the late Anna (O'Dellick) Kotzatoski. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Alice; a nephew, R.J., of Altoona; a sister-in-law, Sue; a niece, Jessica, of Harrisburg; and a nephew, Eric, of Harrisburg. At the request of the deceased,...
Kenneth R. Luke Jr.
Apr 1, 2023
Kenneth R. Luke Jr., 80, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation, surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Altoona, the son of the late Kenneth R. Luke Sr. and the late Mildred (Specth) Luke. He married his wife, Diane R. Gebhardt, on Apr. 18, 1964 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
Surviving...
Karen A. Pleva
Mar 18, 2023
Karen A. Pleva, 71, of Duncansville, passed away at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Michael and Shirley (Gibney) Maier. Karen married Robert E. Pleva on Oct. 28, 1972. They just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past October.
Surviving are: her husband, Bob; her...
Reverend Father D. Timothy Grimme
Mar 17, 2023
Rev. D. Timothy Grimme, 73, Pastor of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Parish went home to the Lord Friday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert C. and Lucy (Jorkasky) Grimme.
Surviving are two sisters: Michaelene Miles (Wayne Nelson) of Lodi, Calif., and Maureen Haller of Altoona; two brothers:...
SUSAN L. KELLEY
Feb 26, 2023
Susan L. Kelley, 75, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in El Paso, Texas, daughter of the late Frank L. and Inez M. (Boring) Kelley. Surviving are a daughter, Monica Nicastro of Wappingers Falls, NY; a son, Thomas M. Myers of Stuart, FL; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two siblings, Connie and Cathy;...
