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;...
ANNA J. NOEL (HALERZ)
Feb 9, 2023
Anna J. (Halerz) Noel, 100, of Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away Thursday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Anna was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Stanley and Joanne (Adamczyk) Klisiewicz.
Anna was first married to John S. Halerz in 1943 in Chicago, Ill. He died May 19, 1984. She then married Frank E. Noel, on June 22,...
Christopher (Chris) Scott Cramer
Jan 7, 2023
Christopher Scott “Chris” Cramer, 44, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of Patricia L. Gummo and stepfather, James L. Gummo.
He was a 1997 graduate of Altoona Area High School.
Chris served 10 years combined in the U.S. Army and Pennsylvania National Guard. He was honorably discharged as an E-4....
DONALD L. HARDING
Dec 22, 2022
Donald L. Harding
Nov. 21, 1940 – Dec. 22, 2022
Donald L. Harding, 82, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. Donald was born in Altoona, the son of the late Jay and the late Mary (Rowles) Harding. His wife, Joyce E. Kyle, preceded him in death on March 29, 2015.
Surviving are: one son, Terry Harding, with whom...
JAMES C. "PAPPY J." "JIMMY" LYSK
Dec 18, 2022
James C. “Jimmy” “Pappy J.” Lysk, 77, of Altoona, passed away Dec. 18, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Cresson, son of the late Walter Sr. and Mary (Burick) Lysk.
Surviving is a daughter, Karen Ann Lysk, of Altoona; a son, Stephen G. (Lisa) Lysk, of Dysart; and two grandchildren, Dakota Hollabaugh and Elijah Hollabaugh.
He was...
STASIA P. MISHOCK
Dec 17, 2022
Stasia P. Mishock, 94, of Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Krosno, Poland, the daughter of the late Anthony and Amelia (Majchrowicz) Godish. Her husband, Edward P. Mishock, whom she married on Apr. 24, 1950, at Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church, Portage, preceded her in death on Apr. 13, 2002.
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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,...
