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MARY JOYCE (LEFORT) HOGANS

MARY JOYCE (LEFORT) HOGANS

Oct 6, 2022

 

 

Mary Joyce Lefort, 52, of Altoona, was received by the Lord Thursday evening at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Kenneth Lee and Betty Mae (Sprankle) Lefort.

Surviving is a son, Joshua David Boyles; a granddaughter, Riley Mae; two sisters, Jenniffer Jones and Edith Marie Kelley; and two brothers,...

CATHERINE R. "Sissy" MCCULLOCH

CATHERINE R. "Sissy" MCCULLOCH

Sep 23, 2022

 

Catherine R. “Sissy” McCulloch, 88, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday evening surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Chester R. and Pauline K. (Grzegorzewski) Hooper.

Surviving are a daughter, Linda (David) Fischer; two sons, Walter (Joliene) McCulloch and David (Christine) McCulloch; grandchildren: Christopher (Katerina) Fischer, Nicholas Fischer, Sarah McCulloch, Aaron McCulloch...

GEORGE D. FREDERICK

GEORGE D. FREDERICK

Sep 21, 2022

George D. Frederick, 90, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at The Village At Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late George F. and Gertrude (Weaver) Frederick.

George married Mary A. Mummert on July 9, 1960, at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Mary died Jan. 24, 2017.  

Surviving are four sons: Jeff (Trish), David,...

RICHARD P. "Dick" SHANNON

RICHARD P. "Dick" SHANNON

Sep 7, 2022

Richard P. “Dick” Shannon, 89, of Altoona, passed away September 7, 2022 surrounded by his family at James E. VanZandt,

VAMC, Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William A. and Mabel M. (Cashman) Shannon. He married Helen J. Walker on January 15,1953 in Winchester, VA.

He is survived by his wife: Helen,

three daughters: Marilyn...

LEON COLLINS

LEON COLLINS

Sep 5, 2022

Leon Collins, “Ernie” “Papaw” “Lee” 88, of Hollidaysburg, died Monday at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., son of the late William Arthur and Tillia (Hubbs) Collins. 

He married Phyllis Styles on July 31, 1954, in Knoxville, Tenn. 

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Kathy D. Colyer and Robin D. Collins; four sons: Roger L....

JOAN J. TURCOVSKI

JOAN J. TURCOVSKI

Sep 3, 2022

   Joan J. Turcovski, 88, Altoona, passed away at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, 

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Weglowska) Bieniek.  Her husband, Michael P. Turcovski, who she married on Oct. 20, 1956, at Ss. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, preceded her in death on April 19, 2007.  

Surviving are her daughters, Linda...

CAROL A. KEPNER

CAROL A. KEPNER

Jul 7, 2022

Dec. 11, 1938 - July 7, 2022

Carol A. Kepner, a lifelong resident of Altoona, died at her home Thursday from heart failure. Although that was her cause of death, the many people who loved her know that her heart never, ever failed. Our mother was an exceptionally strong woman who loved her family fiercely, deeply and unwaveringly. She was...

MARGARET JOAN BROADRICK

MARGARET JOAN BROADRICK

Jun 28, 2022

    Margaret Joan Broadrick, 85, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, her wedding anniversary, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ashville, daughter of the late Felix and Goldie (Gauntner) Dougherty.

She married Paul R. Broadrick II on June 28, 1958, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death June 16, 1973.

Surviving are...

VIRGINIA A. HART

VIRGINIA A. HART

Jun 2, 2022

Virginia A. Hart, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after a brief Illness. Virginia was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William J. and Mary Madeline (Ruffley) Lumadue.

Surviving are two children, Donald J. (Roxanne) and Linda A. (David) of Altoona; two grandchildren, Danielle L. and Matthew P. Hart of Altoona; a brother, Richard J. Lumadue; and...

CHARLES J. MUSSELMAN

CHARLES J. MUSSELMAN

May 28, 2022

 Charles J. Musselman, 62, Duncansville, passed away Saturday morning at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Kenneth and Virginia (Smith) Musselman.  On Oct. 3, 2012, he married the love of his life, Lynn Parson. 

Surviving are his wife, Lynn Parson-Musselman; a daughter, Bethany (Dustin) Neff; two sons, Steven Musselman and Joshua (Vinny)...

LAWRENCE SCHREIBER

LAWRENCE SCHREIBER

May 22, 2022

Lawrence J. Schreiber, 83, of Duncansville, passed away May 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leo E. and Rose M. (Loeb) Schreiber.

He married his wife, Linda (Ostrander) Schreiber, April 30, 2001, in Flemington, N.J.

Surviving are his wife, Linda; two sons, Scott Schreiber and Michael Schreiber; two stepchildren, Robin Morris and...

JAMIE LYNNE SPIRIDIGLIOZZI

JAMIE LYNNE SPIRIDIGLIOZZI

May 15, 2022

Jamie Lynne Spiridigliozzi 

Aug. 11, 1976 – May 15, 2022 

Jamie Lynne Spiridigliozzi, 45, of Roaring Spring, died Sunday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of James and Angele (Stevenson) Harber. Surviving are a daughter, Kaitlyn Hicks (Makenzie McDonald); two sons, Jesse and Jase; parents, James and Angele; a sister, Tai Marie Benton; and two brothers,...

RUTH N. WRIGHT

RUTH N. WRIGHT

May 5, 2022

 Ruth N. Wright, 84, of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday at her residence. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late Edgar and Alda (Wilkinson) Coughenour.

She married Bryan A. Wright on Feb. 27, 1960, in Altoona. He preceded her in death October 2015.

Surviving are three daughters: Bryanna Edwards (James)...

SUSAN E. BURKEY

SUSAN E. BURKEY

Apr 26, 2022

Susan E. Burkey, 71, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert S. and Margaret R. (Bushby) Burkey.

Surviving are two sisters, Kathleen Pulcine and Margaret "Peggy" (Jim) Cavalet; a brother: Robert D. (Pennie) Burkey; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara...

JOHN P. KOECK JR.

JOHN P. KOECK JR.

Mar 5, 2022

John P. Koeck Jr., 90, of Altoona, died Saturday Morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Coupon, son of the late John P. Sr. and Victoria M. (Vinglas) Koeck.

Surviving are a daughter, Lisa (Mark) Broadrick; four sons: Stephen Koeck, Gary (Kathleen) Koeck, Mark Koeck (Julian Maria) and Kevin Koeck; a sister, Mary Ann Hofer; a brother, George Koeck;...

DONALD M. 'Mac' McINTYRE

DONALD M. 'Mac' McINTYRE

Mar 3, 2022

Donald M. "Mac" McIntyre, 77, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Everett and Mable (Stonerook) McIntyre.

He married Shirley A. Cheslock on April 16, 1966, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley; three sons: Michael, Mark (Mark) and...

Mildred E. 'Milli' Jaronieski

Mildred E. 'Milli' Jaronieski

Feb 23, 2022

Mildred Elizabeth “Milli” Jaronieski, 87, of Altoona, died at UPMC Altoona.

Milli was born in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Maggie (Siljak) Vukich.  Her husband, Edward Lawrence Jaronieski, whom she married on September 13, 1958, at Altoona, he preceded her in death on January 5, 1991.   Survived by nieces, Karen Harrison (Karen Giffen) of...

MARK W. STEWART

MARK W. STEWART

Feb 15, 2022

Mark W. Stewart, 75, of Altoona, died Tuesday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis A. and Esther R. (Wimmer) Stewart. Surviving are a sister, Frances E. (William) Johnson of Duncansville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was a machinist, employed by Cenveo Equipment. Mark enjoyed working outdoors and loves spending time...

JOHN G. KASUN

JOHN G. KASUN

Jan 17, 2022

John G. Kasun, 93, of Altoona, died Monday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Altoona, son of Stephen and Frances (Secan) Kasun. He married the late Frances D.(Tsamoutales) Kasun Jan. 29, 1955, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving are his five sons: Stephen (Robyn) Kasun and their children, Erica (Gary, children Rylie and...

VERNA J. JARKIEWICZ

VERNA J. JARKIEWICZ

Jan 14, 2022

Verna J. Jarkiewicz, 97, of Altoona, died at her residence.Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late George and the late Josephine (Woczinski) Radwanski. Her husband, Frank Joseph "Jake', whom she married on June 11, 1947, preceded her in death on June 20, 2018. Survived by one daughter: Diane (Tim) Miller of West Melbourne, FL, one son:...

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