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Thomas D. Hetzel
Dec 20, 2020
Thomas D. Hetzel, 75, of Altoona, died Sunday at his daughter's residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard Eugene and Mary Gladys (Conley) Hetzel.
He married Marion Therese Reilly on July 30, 1966, at St. Patrick's in Newry. She preceded him in death on June 2, 1983.
Surviving are three daughters: Sylvia...
Bertha G. Rupert
Dec 19, 2020
Bertha G. Rupert, 76, of Altoona, died Saturday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Betty (Langer) Shoeman.
She was preceded in death by two husbands: Joseph S. Finegan III, and Richard H. Rupert.
Surviving are: four children: Joseph (Tammy) Finegan, Pamela Kenney, Robin Finegan, and Michael (Kathy) Rupert; seven grandchildren;...
Kathryn Kim Clapper
Dec 13, 2020
Kathryn Kim Clapper, 68, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her residence surrounded by her family. Kim was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late William Patrick and Rita Myrtle (Nolan) Reidy.
Surviving are two daughters: Heather Goodman (Randy) and Dawn DelGrosso both of Altoona; three sons: D. Matthew (Jill) of Altoona, Christopher (Kerry) both of Altoona...
Rosalie M. Williams
Dec 11, 2020
Rosalie M. Williams, 82, of Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James Marcellus and Elizabeth (Markley) Myers. Rosalie married her late husband Robert J. Williams on Jan. 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 2008.
She is survived by three children:...
JOHN GERALD NOONAN Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
John G. Noonan Jr., 59, of Altoona, died at his residence Tuesday morning.
He was born in Altoona, the son of Gloria (Megahan) and late John Noonan Sr. Surviving are his wife, Regina A. (Daus) Noonan married on February 20, 1982 at Hollidaysburg,; a daughter, Emily; three sons: David, Daniel and Zach; three grandchildren; his mother; and siblings: Janice, Beverly,...
DOROTHY J. SAGAITIES
Oct 26, 2020
Dorothy J. Sagaities, 96, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Sigmund and Rose E. (Pokorny) Jorkasky. She married Alex J. Sagaities on Oct. 24, 1942, at SS Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Sept. 9,...
AMELIA "MINA" O. SEILER
Oct 11, 2020
Amelia O. "Mina" Seiler, 79, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Mina was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elias Joseph and Elsie Alice (Visocky) Mangiacarne. She married James M. Seiler on Aug. 17, 1963, at Cathedral Of The Blessed Sacrament.
Surviving are her husband, James; a daughter, Deanna Marie Steele; a son,...
ELEANOR ANN ELLIS
Oct 2, 2020
Eleanor Ann Ellis, 86, formerly of Juniata, passed away peacefully Friday evening at Garvey Manor in Hollidaysburg. Eleanor was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Naomi (Keller) Temple. She married Melvin Lee Ellis on March 13, 1953 in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on June 2, 2016. Eleanor is survived by three daughters: Catherine...
BARBARA A. BIRELY
Sep 26, 2020
Barbara A. Birely, 55, of Altoona, passed away at her residence Saturday morning after an extended illness. Barbara was born in Altoona, the daughter of Linda L. (Hale) Birely and the late William C. Sr.
Surviving are: a daughter, Jasmine Farlow; a son, Tyrone Miller; five grandchildren: Tyrone Jr., Deondrae, Gia, Mataley and Montier; her mother, Linda; her sister, Susan...
THOMAS WAYNE LAFFERTY
Sep 12, 2020
Thomas Wayne Lafferty, 55, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Carl and Linda (Walker) Lafferty. Surviving are his wife, Paula (Shultz) Lafferty whom he married July 11, 2005; three sons: Dustin, Adam and Alex; two daughters: Megan Lafferty and Amber Markle; his parents, Carl and Linda; one sister: Tricia Lynn Lafferty;...
Danielle L. Mock-McCaulley
Sep 3, 2020
Danielle L. Mock-McCaulley, 33, of Altoona, was taken off life support at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, due to a heart infection caused by IV drug use.
Danielle was born in Altoona, the daughter of Daniel Mock and Jeannette C. (Berry) Mock. Surviving are: her mother, Jeannette; a son, Wyatt A.; a daughter, Ava; a twin sister, Jessica C. Weist and husband,...
KATHY J. FORR
Aug 19, 2020
Kathy J. (Lach) Forr, 64, of Hollidaysburg died at home on Wednesday after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph J. and Wanda J. (Whippo) Lach. She married her rock and best friend, Timothy S. Forr, on May 1, 1976.
Kathy is survived by her beloved husband Tim; their only child, Benjamin, who...
LEON J. ADAMIAK
Jul 31, 2020
Leon J. Adamiak, 73, of Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona, Palliative Care from complications of Huntington’s Disease.
Leon was born in Altoona, the son of the late Adam and Jennie D. (Garko) Adamiak. He married Cindy L. Clark on November 23, 1976 at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. Survived by his wife, Cindy: one daughter:...
SHIRLEY M. SPROUSE
Jul 31, 2020
Shirley M. Sprouse, 91, of Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Roy C. and Marie H. (Webb) Miller. Her husband, Richard Sprouse, whom she married on Aug. 23, 1969, at Altoona, preceded her in death on June 8, 1977.
Surviving are: two daughters: Amy (Patrick) Horell...
RONALD E. NEIL
Jul 26, 2020
Ronald E. Neil, 86, of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation. Ronald was born in Altoona, the son of the late Charles Vernon and Nina May (Kelso) Neil.
Surviving are: a son, Ronald W. Neil of Altoona; a grandson, Ronald Michael Neil; great-grandchildren, Alexander Lee Neil, Tyler Scott Russell, and Bailey Ann O'Donnell.
He was preceded...
DAVID JAMES MILLER Jr.
Jul 8, 2020
David James Miller Jr., 27, Altoona, passed away at his residence.
David was born in Altoona, son of David James Sr. and Heather (Schmidt) Miller.
Surviving are his mother and dad, David and Heather; his aunt, Wanda Slowik; and cousins.
He was a 2011 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He was a waiter at Bella Italia Pizza in Lakemont.
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JOHN A. WATCHEY
Jul 2, 2020
John A. Watchey, 75, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at his daughter’s residence in Cheswick.
He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Robert E. and the late Bertha C. (Krape) Watchey. On Feb. 5, 1966, he married Donna Delfosse, who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters: Christine (Mike) McCulley of Dean, Jennifer...
RICKE M. KELLY
Jun 16, 2020
Ricke M. Kelly, 63, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul Francis and Agnes Frances (Lantz) Kelly. On Aug. 25, 1979, he married Donna Woodring at St. Marks Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, surviving are his nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Leslie Kelly; and his dog, Bella.
He was...
ROBERT 'BOB' L. BECK
Jun 14, 2020
Robert L. Beck, 78, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Joseph and Marion Elizabeth (Wendt) Beck. On July 3, 1971, he married Lorraine Pagliaro at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Church, Johnstown.
In addition to his wife, surviving are four children: Roberta Burns (Brian), John Beck, Joseph (Nicole)...
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