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Olga H. Lawruk

Olga H. Lawruk

Mar 22, 2024



Olga H. Lawruk 91, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, formerly of Bellwood passed away Friday afternoon at Brunswick Health & Rehab Center, Ash, NC.

Olga was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Hnat and Rozalia (Brizitsky) Gural.  She married Walter Lawruk on June 7, 1952, at St. Mary Uknainian Catholic Church. Olga was married to Walter for 59 years...

Dorothy Mae Clapper

Dorothy Mae Clapper

Mar 20, 2024



Dorothy Mae (Aiken) Clapper, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, drew her last earthly breath and her first heavenly breath Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2024.

She was the cherished wife of the late Walter William Clapper, Sr. for 67 years.

Surviving are her children: Susan Sprinkle, Joseph (Kathy) Clapper, Judy (Victor) Ridenour and Larry Crea Clapper; as well as her 17 grandchildren;...

James M. Werner

James M. Werner

Mar 6, 2024

James M. Werner, 85, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leonard M. and Jean V. (Geisinger) Werner. He married Judith A. Sipes on June 29, 1968.

He is survived by his wife, Judith; a son, Eric and his wife, Heidi Werner; a son, Michael and his wife, Robin Werner;...

James R. 'Bookie' Bookhamer

James R. 'Bookie' Bookhamer

Feb 27, 2024

James R. ‘Bookie’ Bookhamer, 94, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. He was born in Detroit, Mich., son of the late Marvin D. and Mamie Mae Stella (Whiteman) Bookhamer.

James was twice married: first to Katherine Virginia Friday who preceded him in death, and then on Sept. 23, 1965, to Sharon D. Wilkins in Altoona.  She preceded...

Alice M. Drass

Alice M. Drass

Feb 25, 2024

Alice M. Drass, 83, formerly of Juniata, passed away Sunday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl M. and Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler.

Surviving are a daughter, Renee (Frank) Weidlich; a son, Thomas G. Drass Sr.; a sister, Carol Drass; a brother, Charles Bossler; grandchildren: Hunter Weidlich, Alyssa Weidlich, Mervin L. Sollenberger Jr., Thomas “Tommy” Scott Drass,...

John 'Jack' R. Corle

John 'Jack' R. Corle

Feb 25, 2024

 John R. “Jack” Corle 73, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday morning atGarvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Dirvin and Grace (Wertz) Corle.

He married Carol Ann Mosney on July 3, 1971, at Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.

Jack was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a member of...

Scott Galant

Scott Galant

Jan 8, 2024

 

 

Scott Galant, 53, of Altoona, died Monday at his residence of natural causes. He was born in Altoona, the son of Stanley J. Galant and Susan (Mincin) Galant.

He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley J. Galant; and his significant other, Linda Plutko.

Surviving are his mother, Susan; a son, Braden Galant; granddaughter, Oakley Jo Galant; sister,...

R. Joseph Morgan

R. Joseph Morgan

Jan 6, 2024

R. Joseph Morgan passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry and Mary (McCabe) Morgan.  The youngest of five children, he was preceded in death by brothers Harry (Hazel) Morgan and Robert Morgan; sisters Betty (John) Morgan II, and Patricia (Jack) Ingham. 

Mr. Morgan was an Altoona High...

Clarence Edward 'Ed' Decker

Clarence Edward 'Ed' Decker

Jan 4, 2024

 

 

Clarence Edward “Ed” Decker 82, of Altoona, died Thursday at his residence.

 

He was born in Petersburg, PA, the son of the late Clarence Eugene and Irma Jean (Shipton) Decker.  He married Reba Ellen Duchman on June 13, 1964, in Altoona. 

 

Survived by his wife: Reba, two sons: Curt (Heather) Decker and Wade (Petra) Decker,...

Sara Jane Quinlan

Sara Jane Quinlan

Jan 3, 2024

 

 

Sara Jane Quinlan 101, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late William J. and Ellen C. (Delozier) Lumadue.

She married Bernard P. Quinlan on June 24, 1941, at The Cathedral of The Blessed Sacrament.  He preceded her in death on July 14, 1992.  

Surviving are her...

Charles Raymond 'Ray' Kelly

Charles Raymond 'Ray' Kelly

Jan 2, 2024

Charles Raymond 'Ray' Kelly 80, of Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.

 

Ray was born in Altoona, the son of the late Fred and Marie (Riggleman) Kelly.  He married Ellen Lumadue on June 25, 1966, at Cathedral Of The Blessed Sacrament. 

 

Survived by his wife: Ellen. Children: Shawn C. Kelly (fiancée Macie), and Ashley A. (Michael)...

Phyllis M. Hartman

Phyllis M. Hartman

Dec 13, 2023

 

  Phyllis M. (Sponsler) Hartman went to be with the Lord on December 13,  2023.

She passed away at her residence surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the Late  William and Evelyn (Rademaker)  Sponsler.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, a sister Janet Sponsler, her first husband John D....

Thelma E. Seilhamer

Thelma E. Seilhamer

Dec 10, 2023

Thelma E. (Biddle) Seilhamer, age 90, of Altoona, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Cora (Blackie) Biddle.

She married Russell W. Seilhamer who preceded her in death.

Even with the hardship of having Polio, she raised four children. Thelma is survived by two sons,...

John S. Waksmonski

John S. Waksmonski

Oct 18, 2023

John S. Waksmonski, 89, of Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. John was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Squashic) Waksmonski. 

Surviving is a sister, Anna D. Tiernan of Hollidaysburg; and several nieces and nephews. 

John was preceded in death by his sisters, Catherine E. Matulnes and Rose Marie Holland. 

He was a 1951 graduate of...

Marie 'Marcia' K. Prorok

Marie 'Marcia' K. Prorok

Sep 24, 2023

 

Marie 'Marcia' K. Prorok 84, of Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at The Village at Morrisons Cove surrounded by family.

She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John A. and Mary A (Zajdel) Prorok.

Survived by one sister: Joan "Sissy" Riley of Altoona, and brother-in-law Jack E. Brown Jr. Her sister Patricia Brown passed away on...

JoLynne M. Clark

JoLynne M. Clark

Sep 22, 2023

JoLynne M. Clark 35, of Altoona died Friday at her residence.

JoLynne was born in Altoona the daughter of Annette Servello and the late Kevin Clark.

She married Edward C. Rodgers on June 26, 2014. 

Survived by her husband: Edward; daughter: Bailey Hibbard and son: Eli Rodgers. A sister Kelsea Garman and brother Kevin Clark Jr.; and Kelly and Lynn...

Patricia 'Patty' A. Brown

Patricia 'Patty' A. Brown

Sep 20, 2023

 

Patricia A."Patty" Brown  81, of Altoona, PA., died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.

Patty was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Zajdel) Prorok.  She married John E.  Brown Jr. on August 10, 1963, at Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church. 

Survived by her husband: John E, two daughters: Christine M. (Regis) McCloskey and Jennifer...

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Adamczyk

Marjorie Ann "Margie" Adamczyk

Sep 9, 2023

Marjorie Ann ‘Margie’ (Kunstbeck) Adamczyk, 75, of Mt. Jackson, Va., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sept. 9, 2023, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late M. Rita (Moloney) and Louis J. Kunstbeck.

On Dec. 28, 2010, she married Robert G. Adamczyk at the Lady of...

Thomas W. Gority

Thomas W. Gority

Aug 15, 2023

 

 

Thomas W.  Gority, 69, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a son of the late Richard W. and Marie G (Gibney) Gority.

Thomas married Yun C. Chong on Sept. 21, 1996, in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, Yun; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Mazoff; a son, Thomas J. Gority;...

Sylvia J. Quirin

Sylvia J. Quirin

Aug 14, 2023

 

Sylvia J. Quirin,  85, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Lytle) Berry.

On Feb. 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, Charles E. Quirin Sr., in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 17, 2017, after...

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