DOLORES C. MATZIK
Sep 10, 2021
Dolores C. Matzik, 88, of Altoona, died Friday at Hillview Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kaliksty and Stella (Karcz) Horomanski. On August 30, 1952, she married George (Sharkey) Matzik, who preceded her in death on July 2, 1991. Survived by one daughter: Patricia Matzik of Altoona, one son: James (Jeanine) Matzik...
Bernard "Bernie" Shea
Sep 9, 2021
Bernard 'Bernie' M. Shea, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.
Bernie was born in Hollidaysburg, the son of the late Matthew and Ruth (Querry) Shea. His wife, Janet L. 'Jane' Shea, whom he married on July 24, 1954, at St. Michaels Catholic Church Hollidaysburg, Pa, she preceded him in death on May 17, 2021.
Survived by one...
JAMES "PHIL" PHILIP HALL, MD
Sep 6, 2021
James Philip Hall, MD, 64, of Altoona, passed away at his residence Monday evening.
Phil was born in Lewistown, the son of the late James Tyson and Suzanne (Boden) Hall. Phil married his wife: Paula J. Tsikalas on October 22,1983 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg.
Survived by his wife Paula; four daughters: Angela (Patrick) Ross; Rachel (Chad) Lauver...
THERESA ANNE SHEARER
Aug 8, 2021
Theresa Anne (Shea) Shearer, 58, left this world after a second battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Bernard and the late Janet Shea (Winters) in Altoona.
She married Jeffery Shearer, of Altoona, on Sept. 2, 1994.
Theresa is survived by her husband; a daughter, Rachael (Jason) Randall of Fort Pierce Fla.; a son, Kurtis (Autumn) Garland of Altoona:...
ROBERT "BOB" ALLEN SIMANSKI
Aug 8, 2021
Robert Allen “Bob” Simanski, 85, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. Bob was born in Ashville, son of the late Henry and Agnes (Palovsky) Simanski.
Bob married Rose Marie Milliron on June 18, 1960, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 2011.
Surviving is a son, John F. and...
JAMES W. BRENNAN
Jul 30, 2021
James W Brennan, 59, of Altoona, died at his residence.
born in Altoona, PA., he was the son of the late Donald and the late Rose Marie (Wike) Brennan Sr.. Survived by four siblings: Steven and wife Diane; John and wife Diane; Daniel and wife Lisa and Donald F. Jr., his companion,of many years Victoria "Vickie" Locke.
He was...
ANN D. MISHOCK
Jul 24, 2021
Ann D. Mishock, 93, Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Cresson, daughter of Michael and Anna Durbin. On Feb. 4, 1947, she married Andrew Mishock Sr. at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage. He passed away on Nov. 16, 2010.
Surviving are two sons: Andrew and wife, Ruth Ann, of State College and...
TIMOTHY S. FORR
Jun 23, 2021
Timothy S. Forr, 66, of Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday morning at his residence after a heroic battle with cancer.
Tim born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas E. and Martha Jane (Delozier) Forr. He married the love of his life and best friend, Kathy J. Lach, on May 1, 1976. He lost Kathy to cancer on August 19, 2020.
Tim...
Jule Charles Kemberling
Jun 13, 2021
Jule C. Kemberling, 79, of Taylor Apartment, died at his residence. Jule was born in Altoona, son of the late Crimpson C. and Elizabeth (Ruyen) Kemberling. Surviving are a sister, Vivian Gernandizo of Altoona; and a brother, James Joseph Nagle of North Carolina. He was a car detailer. A family gathering to receive friends will be held from 6 to...
Donald Robert Wertz
Jun 8, 2021
Donald Robert Wertz, 83, of Altoona, died at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Floyd and Ruth (Rossman) Wertz.
Surviving are his wife, Charlene J. (Wagner) Wertz who he married on June 7, 1957; a son, Stephen Wertz; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Robert and Douglas.
Donald was a...
DAVID MICHAEL OLINYK
Jun 4, 2021
David Michael Olinyk, 64, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stanley and Mary (Albright) Olinyk.
Surviving are a sister, Tina (John) Chestney of Altoona; nephews: Matthew (Brittni) Chestney and their son, Micah; and Brian (Teressa) Chestney and their children: Dawson, Charlotte and Hazel; and his lifesharing friends: Ann...
Janet'Jane' L. Shea
May 17, 2021
Janet L. “Jane” Shea, 87, of Altoona, passed away Monday afternoon at her residence surrounded by her family. Jane was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Mary Winters. She married Bernard “Bernie” Shea on July 22, 1954 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
She is survived by: her husband, Bernie; two daughters: Ruth Dittsworth (Daryl) and Theresa Shearer...
JOHN EDWARD 'JACK' STECKROTH
May 9, 2021
John Edward “Jack” Steckroth 79, also Known as “Pappy Jack” of Waldorf, MD passed away May 9, 2021, of natural causes.
Jack was born and raised in Altoona Pennsylvania. The son of the late John “Jack” and Lorma Steckroth
Jack is preceded in death by his loving wife of 33 years, Carole Ann, and son Michael.
He is survived by...
HAROLD DEAN STENGEL SR.
Apr 28, 2021
Harold Dean Stengel Sr., 87, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona.
Harold was born in McKee; he was the son of the late Francis and Nellie (Dively) Stengel. Harold was married twice, first to Gladys L. Miner on Feb. 14, 1953. She preceded him in death on September 18, 1993. Then to Elizabeth M. Shoemaker- Campbell, whom he...
JAMES R. RILEY
Apr 12, 2021
James Richard Riley, 91, of Altoona, passed away Monday afternoon at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles D. and Wilhelmina B. (McIntosh) Riley.
Jim married Lois J. Detwiler on June 19, 1951, at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on Jan. 27,...
ROBERT DEAN CAMPBELL
Apr 6, 2021
Robert D. Campbell, 60, of East Freedom, passed away at his residence after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Vernon Thomas and Arlene Janette (McCaulley) Campbell.
Surviving are two sisters, Kathy A. (John) Kasun of Altoona and Susan R. (Douglas) Dick of Irvona; a brother, Vernon C. (Karen) Campbell of Altoona; and numerous...
RUTH D. GIBBONEY
Apr 1, 2021
Ruth D. Gibboney, 79, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William E. and Ruth D. (Harris) Daugherty. She married James D. Gibboney on May 15, 1993 in Altoona.
Surviving are her husband, Jim; children: Michelle (Ray) Trice, Rosalie (Edward) McConahy and Monique (David) Hogue,...
BRIAN PATRICK HATCH
Mar 6, 2021
Brian Patrick Hatch, 51, of East Freedom, died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. He was born in Bellflower, Calif., son of David Eugene Hatch and Carol Ann Champeno.
He is survived by a daughter, Karis Anne Hatch; a son, Tanner O’Brian Kaurudar; his parents; a sister, Renee Michelle Sergent (Kevin); brothers, David Burton Hatch and William Lee Hatch; a sister,...
DAVID M. FREDERICK
Jan 29, 2021
David M. Frederick, 68, of Altoona, passed away Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. Dave was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Marjorie (Harnden) Frederick.
He married Judi Miller on April 29, 1990, in Boca Chica, Dominion Republic.
Surviving are his wife: Judi; two sons, Michael (Lisa) Frederick and Matthew (Casey) Frederick; a stepdaughter, Kathy (Thomas) Wenner; a...
