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:...
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...
