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)...
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
