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HOWARD L. BURKHAMMER
Jan 11, 2022
Howard L Burkhammer, 90, of Altoona, died Tuesday at his residence. He was born in Weston, W.Va., son of the late Lewis R. Burkhammer and Buelah (Keister) Burkhammer. He married Barbara L. Lofflin on Sept. 29, 1956. She preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2001. Surviving are two daughters, Cindy (Wayne) Greenstreet and Cara (Ken) Brodman; two sons, John...
GEARLD F. "Jerry" HOFF
Dec 28, 2021
Gerald F. ‘Jerry’ Hoff, 86, of Altoona, was called home to his Creator on Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family. He was born the youngest son of Clair Albert and Evelyn Catherine (Weamer) Hoff in the family home on Dutch Hill. Jerry graduated Altoona Catholic High School in 1953. Following graduation, he served two years in the United States...
RICHARD J. CONRAD
Dec 12, 2021
Richard J. Conrad June 22, 1936 – Dec. 12, 2021 Richard J. Conrad “Pap, Daddy Dick”, 85, of Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Weakand) Conrad. He married Mary Caroline Mace on Aug. 13, 1955 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on Mar. 28, 2004. Surviving...
MARY LOUISE GIBBONS
Dec 10, 2021
Mary Louise Gibbons Aug. 27, 1952 – Dec. 10, 2021 Mary Louise Gibbons, 69, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Irvin (Bud) and Betty F. (Beals) O'Connor. On April 17, 1971, she married Stephen R. Gibbons in Altoona. This past April, they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Surviving are...
CHESTER 'Chet' HARRY LAFFERTY JR.
Dec 8, 2021
Chester 'Chet' Harry Lafferty, Jr.November 17, 1948 - December 8, 2021Chester 'Chet' H. Lafferty Jr. 73, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at James E. Van Zandt VAMC.Chester was born in Altoona, the son of the late Chester Harry Sr. and Helen (Morgan) Lafferty. He married Beverly G Hines on October 16,1981, in Altoona. Survived by his wife: Beverly Two daughters:...
GARY G KYLE
Nov 23, 2021
Gary G. Kyle, 82, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Leslie Harold and Eileen Matilda (Byrne) Kyle. Surviving are: two daughters: Jody Wance and Eileen Fornari, both of Altoona; five grandchildren; eight great grand-children and a sister, Dona Sue Monnikendam. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bruce...
RICHARD C. PTAK
Nov 15, 2021
Richard C. Ptak, 82, of Altoona, died Monday at his residence. Richard was born in Altoona, son of the late Louis J. Sr. and Helen P. (Zeranski) Ptak. Surviving is a sister, Irene T. Ptak; and two brothers, Edward J. Ptak (Nancy) and Louis Ptak Jr. (Judy). Richard served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. At the request of the...
JOSEPH P. IANNIELLO
Nov 2, 2021
Joseph P. Ianniello, 94, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. He was born in Patton, son of the late Dominic and Angeline (Terezza) Ianniello.
He married Marcella A. Angeski on July 10, 1951, at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife;...
Joyce McKinney
Nov 1, 2021
Joyce A. McKinney, 59, of Altoona, died Monday evening at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Rella McKinney and stepfather Herman ‘Butch” Lardieri.
Surviving is the love of her life and father of her children for 38 years, Thomas G. Drass Sr.; a daughter, Reneeann M. Carlheim and...
CATHERINE 'Katie' E. GRUBER
Oct 31, 2021
Catherine E. “Katie” (Jarkiewicz) Gruber, 99, of Altoona, passed away at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade Sunday morning. Katie was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Andrew and Ann (Iwan) Jarkiewicz.
Her husband, Willibald "Willie" Gruber, whom she married on June 5, 1976, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, preceded her in death...
JOHN A MAYS
Oct 13, 2021
John A. Mays, 83, of Altoona, died at Maybrook Hills Health And Rehabilitation, Altoona,
He was born in Altoona, the son of the late John A.Sr. and Dorothy Jane (Kensinger) Mays Survived by his wife: Peggy Jane (Eichenlaub) Mays They married on September 8, 1960, in Buckhorn, Pa.
One daughter: Patti Jo Mays; grandchildren: Chuck Lohsl, Vanessa Ott, Buddy Ott,...
STANLEY D. POTOPA
Oct 1, 2021
Stan Potopa, 67, passed away Friday after battling several illnesses. Stan was born in Altoona, to late Stanley J. Potopa and Dolores (Tomassetti) Potopa.
He attended SS. Peter and Paul grade school and graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle High School in 1972. He then continued his education at Bucknell University, before transferring to The Pennsylvania State University where he graduated with...
JUDITH A. EICHENLAUB
Sep 29, 2021
Judith A. Eichenlaub, 77, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her residence, after an extended illness. Judith was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Tom and Anna (Shelow) Stevens.
She married Ronald E. Eichenlaub on Dec. 9, 1972, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2015.
Surviving are two daughters, Anna (Ray) Burley and Rhonda...
SHARON D, BOOKHAMER
Sep 15, 2021
Sharon D. Bookhamer
Jan. 4, 1944 – Sept. 15, 2021
Sharon D. Bookhamer, 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Herschel) Wilkins.
She married James R. Bookhamer on Sept. 23, 1965, in Altoona.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Jim; four daughters: Diane C. (Mike A.) Beck,...
DOLORES C. MATZIK
Sep 10, 2021
Dolores C. Matzik, 88, of Altoona, died Friday at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kaliksty and Stella (Karcz) Horomanski. On August 30, 1952, she married George (Sharkey) Matzik, who preceded her in death on July 2, 1991. Survived by one daughter: Patricia Matzik of Altoona, one son: James (Jeanine) Matzik...
Bernard "Bernie" Shea
Sep 9, 2021
Bernard 'Bernie' M. Shea, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.
Bernie was born in Hollidaysburg, the son of the late Matthew and Ruth (Querry) Shea. His wife, Janet L. 'Jane' Shea, whom he married on July 24, 1954, at St. Michaels Catholic Church Hollidaysburg, Pa, she preceded him in death on May 17, 2021.
Survived by one...
JAMES "PHIL" PHILIP HALL, MD
Sep 6, 2021
James Philip Hall, MD, 64, of Altoona, passed away at his residence Monday evening.
Phil was born in Lewistown, the son of the late James Tyson and Suzanne (Boden) Hall. Phil married his wife: Paula J. Tsikalas on October 22,1983 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg.
Survived by his wife Paula; four daughters: Angela (Patrick) Ross; Rachel (Chad) Lauver...
ROBERT "BOB" ALLEN SIMANSKI
Aug 8, 2021
Robert Allen “Bob” Simanski, 85, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Bob was born in Ashville, son of the late Henry and Agnes (Palovsky) Simanski.
Bob married Rose Marie Milliron on June 18, 1960, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 2011.
Surviving is a son, John F. and...
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