Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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:...
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:...
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