Charles E. Bossler
Apr 23, 2026
Charles E. “Chuck” Bossler Sr., 87, Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at Presbyterian Village with family by his side. Born in Altoona, he was a devoted son of the late Mary M. (Wertz) Bossler.
He was the widower of Darlene G. (Dinsel) Bossler who passed away in 1976.
Chuck is survived by two daughters, Karen Stoehr (Ray) of Lancaster and Diana Walls...
Louis K. Stahl
Apr 23, 2026
Louis K. Stahl, 93, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home surrounded by family, including his dedicated caretakers, Briana Linton and Kaelynn Mielnik. Louis was born in Altoona, son of the late Warren and Edna (Swope) Stahl.
He married Joyce A. Klick on Oct. 14, 1955, in Altoona.
Louis was an Altoona High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army....
Jeffrey S. Shearer
Apr 22, 2026
Jeffery S. Shearer, 64, of Altoona, passed away April 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald Sr. and Nancy (Hartz) Shearer. On Sept. 2, 1994, Jeffrey married Theresa Ann Shea in Altoona. She preceded him in death on Aug 8, 2021. Surviving is a stepson, Kurtis (Autumn) Garland; and stepdaughter, Rachael (Jason)...
Shaun Ryan McIntyre
Mar 25, 2026
Shaun Ryan McIntyre 47, of Altoona passed away Wednesday morning. He was born in Altoona, the son of Donald M. and Shirley A. (Cheslock) McIntyre.
He married Kristy M. Forlina on Oct. 3, 2015, in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Kristy; his mother, Shirley; his fur baby dog, Athena; two brothers, Mark (Mark) and Michael (girlfriend, Robin). Shaun had numerous nieces and...
Carl W. Marshall
Mar 8, 2026
Carl W. Marshall, 70, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born on November 26, 1955, to the late William and Dorothy (Herr) Marshall in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.Carl devoted many years of his life to his vocation as a warehouse worker at Hite Company, where he worked diligently until his retirement. He loved riding his...
Thomas W. Clendenin
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas W. Clendenin, 82, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Cosmus W. and Martha C. (Miller) Clendenin.
Thomas married Judith M. Servello on Nov.4, 1974, in Ebensburg.
Surviving are his wife, Judith; two step sons, Bill L. (Wendy) Boyles and Jamie M. (Audia) Boyles; five grandchildren: Christopher, Amber, Alyssa,...
Joseph J. Robuck
Feb 6, 2026
Joseph J. Robuck, 93, of Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2026, at UPMC Altoona. He was the youngest of six sons born to the late Joseph and Anna (Pelikan) Robuck. Joe was the last remaining member of his immediate family.
He was a 1952 graduate of Altoona High School, and a member...
Mark A. Mosher
Feb 3, 2026
Mark A. Mosher 54, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Hospice Of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio.
Mark was born in Altoona, the son of Glenn Robert and Patricia (Posiowaych) Mosher.
Survived by his mother Pat, and one brother: Glenn and his wife Missy and three nephews
Preceded in death by his father Glenn R.
Mark was a security guard. An Altoona Area High...
Mary J. Pearson
Jan 11, 2026
Mary Josette Pearson
September 18, 1955 - January 11, 2026
Mary Josette “Mary Jo” Pearson, 70, of Altoona passed away peacefully Sunday at her residence.
Mary Jo was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Rose Marie (Lockard) Callis. She is survived by her husband: Lynn R. Pearson, whom she married on June 23, 1979, at St. Marks, and...
Thomas W. Bainey
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas W. Bainey, 48, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born in Philipsburg, son of Thomas L. and Barbara (Johnson) Bainey.
Surviving are his parents; his common law husband, Brady R. Stout; two sons, Brandon Bainey and Gaige Bainey-Stout; a stepdaughter, Brianne E. Stout; two sisters, Barb (Chip) Powers of State College and their children:...
Victor P. Prugar
Dec 22, 2025
Victor P. Prugar 63, of Altoona, passed away Monday at his sister’s home in Martinsburg, surrounded by his family.
Victor was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Vincent E. and Dolores Sylvia (Ziobro) Prugar.
Survived by his siblings: Vanessa M of Altoona, Vivian R. Fry (Edward L.) of Martinsburg, Valerie A. Keller (Barry) of Blue Ridge Summit, Vincent M. (Mariola...
Patricia A. "Pat" Wall
Nov 30, 2025
Patricia A. “Pat” Wall, 91, of Altoona, passed away Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert J. and Dorothy M. (Hughes) Tierney. Surviving are three sons: Mark L., Michael R. and John P.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert J. Tierney Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
E. Rae Kapfhammer
Nov 14, 2025
E. Rae Kapfhammer, 72, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her residence. Rae was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Raymond A. and Marian (Winrick) Airhart.
Rae married Frank P. Kapfhammer on May 25, 1973, at St. Therese of the Child Jesus. He preceded her in death on June 16, 2015.
Survivng is a son, Joseph A. (Samatha) Kapfhammer, and their...
Anna M. Kyle
Nov 2, 2025
Anna M. Kyle, 81, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at her residence surrounded by her family.
Anna was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Mathias and the late Phyllis E. (Garland) Frank. Survived by two daughters: Jody Wance of Altoona. and Eileen Fornari with whom she resided. 5 grandchildren, Ana Megan, Kyle, Kathleen, Andrew and Travis; 9 Great...
Paul A. Knouse
Nov 2, 2025
Paul “Pat” Albert Knouse, 90, of Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at Celebration Villa, Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Paul was born in Lilly, the son of the late Paul Joseph and Mary Ann (Wresh) Knouse. Paul married Janet M. Gallice on June 24, 1961 in Altoona. Survived by his wife, Janet and two daughters: Lori (Kevin) Gibbons and Pam (Chuck) Whitcomb, one son:...
Anna Mae Ressler
2025
Anna Mae Ressler, 88, of Pittsburgh died Tuesday October 21,2025 at Wexford Healthcare Center, Wexford, Pa.
Anna was born in Ashville,Pa. the daughter of the late Jerry and Marie (Gaunter) Ivory. Survived by three sons: Mark Patrick Ressler and wife Lori of Aldie, VA, Eric Paul Ressler of Pittsburgh and Steven James Ressler of Pittsburgh, one brother: Patrick James Ivory of Altoona....
Maurice 'Mickey' or 'Mick' Brannan
Oct 19, 2025
Maurice F. ‘Mick' or 'Mickey’ Brannan, 86, of Altoona, died peacefully Sunday evening at James E. Van Zandt VAMC after an extended illness.
Mick was born in Johnstown, the son of the late Faber and Rita (Donoughe) Brannan.
He graduated from Gallitzin High School.
Mick married Mary C. Anna on May 4, 1963 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Survived by his wife:...
Bernard P. Fabian
Oct 19, 2025
Bernard P. “Bernie” Fabian, 91, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F. Sr. and Malvina “Millie” (Zablotny) Fabian.
Bernie married Beverly A. Kuhn on Aug. 12, 1972, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. She died on April 22, 2015.
Surviving are a daughter, Brenda (Erik Viker) Fabian of Selinsgrove; two...
Thaddeus " Ted" Thomas Kowalski
2025
Thaddeus “Ted” Thomas Kowalski 80, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home died early Wednesday, at UPMC Altoona.Ted was born in Altoona, the son of the late Chester J. and Helena (Tomchek) Kowalski. Survived by one brother: Paul (Emma) Kowalski, sister-in-law, Mary C. Kowalski. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews who referred to him lovingly as Uncle Buzzard.He was...
Mary Ann Hofer
Sep 29, 2025
Mary Ann Hofer, 91, of Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late John P. and Victoria M. (Vinglas) Koeck.
Surviving are two sons, Richard D. Hofer Sr. and Robert J. Hofer; grandchildren: Josh (Miranda) Hofer, Brittney Hofer, Kelly (Jason) Miller and Richard Hofer Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren; a brother, George...
