Obituaries

5/20/1941

- 12/8/2025

5/20/1941 - 12/8/2025

James DeGennaro May 20, 1941-December 8, 2025 James DeGennaro, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, the son of th...



3/17/1930

- 12/5/2025

3/17/1930 - 12/5/2025

Marilyn Mitchell Tercero March 17, 1930-December 5, 2025 Marilyn Mitchell Tercero, age 95 of Martinsburg, PA, formerly of Dagsboro, DE, and Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, December...



4/28/1959

- 12/3/2025

4/28/1959 - 12/3/2025

Anne L. Gressler April 28, 1959-December 3, 2025 Anne L. Gressler, 66, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Henry J. “...



3/30/1952

- 11/29/2025

3/30/1952 - 11/29/2025

Douglas C. KellyMarch 30, 1952 – November 29, 2025 Douglas C. Kelly, 73, Johnstown, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown. He was bo...



8/6/1949

- 11/29/2025

8/6/1949 - 11/29/2025

The Rev. Robert L. Ruston August 6, 1949 – November 29, 2025 The Rev. Robert L. “Father Bob” Ruston, 76, a resident of Garvey Manor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, afte...



4/13/1943

- 11/26/2025

4/13/1943 - 11/26/2025

Willis R. “Will” HockenberryApril 13, 1943 – November 26, 2025 Willis R. “Will” Hockenberry, 82, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following a fall at his resi...



1/2/1937

- 11/16/2025

1/2/1937 - 11/16/2025

Joseph A. “Joe” DeLeo January 2, 1937-November 16, 2025 Joseph A. “Joe” DeLeo, 88, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Joseph A. ...



3/12/1938

- 11/15/2025

3/12/1938 - 11/15/2025

William D. “Bill” Eisenhart, Jr. March 12, 1938-November 15, 2025 William D. “Bill” Eisenhart, Jr. , of Altoona, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, in his sleep surrounded by members...



1/28/1936

- 11/14/2025

1/28/1936 - 11/14/2025

Theresa A. Merilli January 28, 1936-November 14, 2025 Theresa A. Merilli, 89, of Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Bart and Katherine “Ki...



11/30/1952

- 11/12/2025

11/30/1952 - 11/12/2025

Steven W. Stiver November 30, 1952-November 12, 2025 Steven W. Stiver, 72, of Altoona, passed away last Wednesday at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the lat...



4/4/1935

- 11/12/2025

4/4/1935 - 11/12/2025

Edward H. Stevens, Jr. April 4, 1935-November 12, 2025 Edward H. Stevens, Jr. , 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Graystone-Grand Palazzo. He was born in Miami, Florida, the son of the late Ed...



7/4/1949

- 11/12/2025

7/4/1949 - 11/12/2025

Roger L. Hoover, Jr. July 4, 1949-November 12, 2025 Roger L. Hoover, Jr. , 76, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the so...



3/23/1944

- 11/10/2025

3/23/1944 - 11/10/2025

Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr. March 23, 1944-November 10, 2025 Joseph N. Fagnani, Jr, 81, of Altoona, formerly of Tuckahoe, New York, passed away Monday afternoon at UPMC Shadyside. He was born in Yonkers, ...



7/21/1936

- 11/7/2025

7/21/1936 - 11/7/2025

Ray D. Sell, Jr. , 89, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Ray was born in Altoona, son of the late Ray D. and Cleda (Tyler) Sell, Sr. He married Gretchen Wills on Augu...



10/16/1941

- 11/6/2025

10/16/1941 - 11/6/2025

Arlene J. Zanfino October 16, 1941-November 6, 2025 Arlene J. Zanfino, 84, of Bellwood, passed away Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wi...



12/30/1934

- 10/29/2025

12/30/1934 - 10/29/2025

Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch December 30, 1934-October 29, 2025 Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch, 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in ...



3/21/1945

- 10/28/2025

3/21/1945 - 10/28/2025

Arlene Ruth Balestino, March 21, 1945-October 28, 2025 Arlene Ruth Balestino, 80, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was b...



1/3/1940

- 10/28/2025

1/3/1940 - 10/28/2025

Lillian M. “Teenie” Noel January 3, 1940-October 28, 2025 Lillian M. “Teenie” Noel, 85, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in St. ...



6/25/1941

- 10/25/2025

6/25/1941 - 10/25/2025

Norma J. Weidlich June 25, 1941-October 25, 2025 Norma J. Weidlich, 84, The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday October 25, 2025 at UPMC Altoona following an ext...



4/12/1942

- 10/24/2025

4/12/1942 - 10/24/2025

Bonnie L. Decker April 12, 1942-October 24, 2025 Bonnie L. Decker, 83, of Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Conrad...



10/1/1937

- 10/23/2025

10/1/1937 - 10/23/2025

Anne Marie Zelnosky October 1, 1937-October 23, 2025 Anne Marie Zelnosky, 88, of Duncansville, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Johns...



7/6/1961

- 10/22/2025

7/6/1961 - 10/22/2025

Randy W. Irwin, Sr. July 6, 1961-October 22, 2025 Randy W. Irwin, Sr. , 64, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at Select Specialty Hospital-Johnstown. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Will...



8/2/1949

- 10/20/2025

8/2/1949 - 10/20/2025

Frederick Alan Fornwalt August 2, 1949-October 20, 2025 Frederick Alan Fornwalt, 76, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at his residence Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late R...



3/11/1927

- 10/18/2025

3/11/1927 - 10/18/2025

Louis J. Maierhofer March 11, 1927-October 18, 2025 Louis J. Maierhofer born Ludwig J. Maierhofer, Jr. , 98, of Hollidaysburg, the son of the late Ludwig J. and Magdalena (Heiss) Maierhofer, passed aw...



11/10/1940

- 10/15/2025

11/10/1940 - 10/15/2025

Louis A. Conte November 10, 1940-October 15, 2025 Louis A. Conte, 84, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late John B. and Susan (Nardell...