Obituaries

6/28/1939

- 11/3/2023

6/28/1939 - 11/3/2023

Helen C. Casner June 28, 1939-Nov. 3, 2023 Helen C. Casner, 84, Altoona, passed away at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center following a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, the dau...



4/19/1958

- 11/1/2023

4/19/1958 - 11/1/2023

Kathy L. (Stoner) McKinney April 19, 1958-November 1, 2023 Kathy L. (Stoner) McKinney, 65, Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Rob...



4/12/1966

- 10/29/2023

4/12/1966 - 10/29/2023

Rodney J. Swemba April 12, 1966-October 29, 2023 Rodney J. Swemba, 57, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona following complications from oral cancer. He was born in Spangler, PA the son of Sta...



5/31/1926

- 10/28/2023

5/31/1926 - 10/28/2023

Theresa M. Bettwy May 31, 1926 – October 28, 2023 Theresa M. Bettwy, 97, Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Lakemont, passed away Saturday at the Manor. She was born in Altoona, daughter of t...



2/11/1928

- 10/28/2023

2/11/1928 - 10/28/2023

Frank P. Massimilla Feb. 11, 1928 – Oct. 28, 2023 Frank P. Massimilla, 95, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Frank was born in Cresson, son of the late Paul ...



5/28/1937

- 10/27/2023

5/28/1937 - 10/27/2023

William Robert Miller May 28, 1937 – Oct. 27, 2023 William Robert Miller, 86, born and raised in Altoona, passed away Friday morning surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late William B. ...



11/20/1944

- 10/26/2023

11/20/1944 - 10/26/2023

Glenna Ellen Smearman November 20, 1944-October 26, 2023 Glenna Ellen Smearman, 78, of Tyrone, PA formerly of Altoona, died Thursday, October 26, 2023 after an extended decline in health. She was bor...



5/22/1951

- 10/24/2023

5/22/1951 - 10/24/2023

Michael J. Ronan, Jr. May 22, 1951-October 24, 2023 Michael J. Ronan, Jr. , 72, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the so...



5/11/1947

- 10/18/2023

5/11/1947 - 10/18/2023

Thomas C. Yost May 11, 1947-October 18, 2023 Thomas C. Yost, 76, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Fred...



12/17/1929

- 10/14/2023

12/17/1929 - 10/14/2023

David C. Plank, Sr. December 17, 1929-October 14, 2023 David C. Plank, Sr. , 93, Altoona, passed away at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He was born Claysburg, the son of the late Clifford and Kathleen (...



3/13/1934

- 10/10/2023

3/13/1934 - 10/10/2023

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Dobbins March 13, 1934-October 10, 2023 Elizabeth A. “Betty” Dobbins, 89, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a brief il...



4/23/1942

- 10/2/2023

4/23/1942 - 10/2/2023

Donnie R. Musselman April 23, 1942-Oct. 2, 2023 Donnie R. Musselman, 81, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday, after a brief illness. He was born to the late Grace (Musselman) Fultz on April 23,...



7/22/1946

- 10/1/2023

7/22/1946 - 10/1/2023

Judith A. Goldblum July 22, 1946 - October 1, 2023 Judith Ann “Judy” Goldblum passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on July 22, 1946, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to ...



4/7/1980

- 9/27/2023

4/7/1980 - 9/27/2023

Matthew S. Myers April 7, 1980 - September 27, 2023 Matthew S. Myers, 43, of Johnstown, passed away Wednesday as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Creston, Iowa, the son of Steven ...



6/24/1960

- 9/27/2023

6/24/1960 - 9/27/2023

Thomas John KristofcoJune 24, 1960 - September 27, 2023Thomas John Kristofco, 63, Royersford, Pa, formerly of Altoona, Hollidaysburg and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina passed away Wednesday surrou...



5/26/1938

- 9/25/2023

5/26/1938 - 9/25/2023

Thomas Petro May 26, 1938-September 25, 2023 Thomas Petro, 85, Altoona, passed away Monday at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Po...



1/2/1948

- 9/24/2023

1/2/1948 - 9/24/2023

Constance Rose (Frye) Buchanan January 2, 1948-September 24, 2023 Constance Rose (Frye) Buchanan, 75, Altoona, passed away Sunday at her residence after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Al...



1/7/1942

- 9/24/2023

1/7/1942 - 9/24/2023

Todd Lee Russ January 7, 1942-September 24, 2023 Todd Lee Russ, 81, Altoona, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Charles and Miriam (Emerick) Russ. ...



6/7/1937

- 9/23/2023

6/7/1937 - 9/23/2023

Roberta A. “Bertie” Alderisio June 7, 1937 – September 23, 2023 Roberta A. “Bertie” Alderisio, 86, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at the Manor. ...



12/20/1947

- 9/20/2023

12/20/1947 - 9/20/2023

Frank Robert Schachtner December 20, 1947-September 20, 2023 Frank Robert Schachtner, 75, lost his courageous battle with Lymphoma on Wednesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his loving family. He wa...



6/3/1945

- 9/19/2023

6/3/1945 - 9/19/2023

Leroy Benjamin Hogans June 3, 1945-September 19, 2023 Leroy Benjamin Hogans, 78, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Daniel Webster and Arminta (L...



1/14/1960

- 9/15/2023

1/14/1960 - 9/15/2023

Patrick E. Brister January 14, 1960-September 15, 2023 Patrick E. Brister, 63, of Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Hammond, Indi...



10/10/1951

- 9/14/2023

10/10/1951 - 9/14/2023

Kenneth Van Beck October 10, 1951-September 14, 2023 Kenneth Van Beck, 71, Altoona, passed away suddenly Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Reuben and Thelma (Wils...



1/28/1953

- 9/9/2023

1/28/1953 - 9/9/2023

Sandra B. FeathersJanuary 28, 1953 – September 9, 2023 Sandra B. Feathers, 70, Gallitzin, passed away Saturday at her residence. Sandy was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Betty L. (H...



8/13/1939

- 9/6/2023

8/13/1939 - 9/6/2023

Stephen Paul Lockard August 13, 1939-September 6, 2023 Stephen Paul Lockard, 84, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday while on vacation in Virginia Beach. He was born in Altoona, the son of th...