MARY M. WALL
Dec 5, 2022
Mary M. Wall, 67, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul L. and Mary E. (Siegrist) Frank.
She married Michael R. Wall on Oct. 27, 1979, at Our Lady of Lourdes.
Surviving are her husband, Michael; a son, Christopher E. (Alyssa) and their daughter, Gabrielle J.; three sisters:...
MARY KAY PEROVE
Nov 24, 2022
Mary Kay Perove, 96, of Garvey Manor, passed away Thursday evening after a beautiful and fruitful life. Mary was born in Aliquippa to Aqualina and Samuel Kovolenko.
After graduation, she worked at the J&L Steel Plant as an executive secretary. While attending an event at Pennsylvania State University, she met the love of her life, the Very Reverend Alexander P....
JOHN G. "JOHNNY" KASUN JR.
Nov 23, 2022
John G. “Johnny” Kasun Jr., 62, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John G. Sr. and Frances D. (Tsamoutales) Kasun.
He married Kathy A. Campbell on Sept. 16, 1989, in Bellwood.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy: a son, Adam C. Kasun; a daughter, Alexis Kasun...
JOSEPH P. “Junior “ JARONIESKI JR.
Nov 16, 2022
Joseph “Junior” Paul Jaronieski Jr., 56, of Altoona, died at his residence on Wednesday, his 56th birthday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Joseph and Anne (Benton) Jaronieski.
Surviving are his parents and two sisters: Paula (Douglas) Parke of Lenexa, Kan. and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Wilk of Burlington Township, N.J.; his nephews: Derek, Trevor, Kobe, and Jordan Parke...
ALICE R WEAVER
Nov 15, 2022
Alice R. Weaver, 92, of Altoona, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family. Alice was born in Conemaugh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Marian (Wise) Despot. Survived by three daughters: Marjorie Long, Leah (Jeff) Hageman, and Emily Rudder, one son: Alan (Carol) Weaver,
Grandchildren: Breanna, Melody, Tessa, Travis, Anthony, Autumn, Devon,...
SUSAN E. SPRANKLE
Nov 8, 2022
Susan E. Sprankle, 74, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William C. and Pauline (Leonard) Plummer.
Surviving are a daughter, Ronda (Chris) Dodson; and a son, Troy Sprankle; grandchildren: Whitney Dodson, Jessica Sprankle, Kearsten Whitfield and Allison Sprankle; and two great-granddaughters, Alayna Moser and Rylee Dodson. She...
JOANNE I. BROWN
Oct 31, 2022
Joanne I. Brown, 84, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Guardian Health Care- Hillview. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wallace and Gladys (Wasyliszyn) Kuiawa.
She married Wilson R. Brown on May 3, 1958, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 2011.
Surviving are children: Stephen T. Brown (Katrina), Monica Rossi...
JOHN H. KURTZ III
Oct 30, 2022
John H. Kurtz, III, 84, Bellwood, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at the Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg.
He was born in Bellwood, son of the late John H. Jr. and Eva Agnes (Briggs) Kurtz. On Oct. 20, 1956, John married Phyllis M. Johnson in Somerset.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; three sons: Timothy (Donna), Thomas (Jody) and Jeffrey (Julie); eight...
CHRISTINA MARIE MARSHALL
Oct 18, 2022
Christina Marie Marshall, 62, of Erie, formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Hamot, Erie. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald F. and Irene M. (Galant) Gibbons.
She married Carl Marshall on March 17, 1984, in Altoona.
Surviving are her husband: Carl; a daughter, Toni Kissell and her husband, Brian; a son, James Marshall; three grandchildren:...
TREVOR M. SHUMA
Oct 17, 2022
Trevor M. Shuma, 41, of Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donald Michael Shuma and Tina M. (Dixon) Heininger.
Surviving are his father, D. Michael Shuma; his mother and stepfather, Tina M. and Robert Heninger; two sisters, Amber Shuma Pike and Ashley Shuma Thrower; a brother, Corey Shuma; grandmothers, Lorraine Shuma...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
