Obituaries

9/30/1948

- 7/2/2025

9/30/1948 - 7/2/2025

Ronald L. ReederSeptember 30, 1948-July 2, 2025 Ronald L. Reeder, 76, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona following a courageous battle with cancer. He w...



8/30/1938

- 6/26/2025

8/30/1938 - 6/26/2025

Gerald B. “Jerry” Hymes August 30, 1938-June 26, 2025 Gerald B. “Jerry” Hymes, 86, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 26, 2025 a...



3/30/1964

- 6/24/2025

3/30/1964 - 6/24/2025

George E. Baker March 30, 1964-June 24, 2025 George E. Baker, 61, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Elden D. and Marian...



2/28/1933

- 6/17/2025

2/28/1933 - 6/17/2025

Louise M. Gioiosa February 28, 1933-June 17, 2025 Louise M. Gioiosa, 92, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ludwig and Magdalina (Heiss) Maierho...



4/24/1969

- 6/15/2025

4/24/1969 - 6/15/2025

Marguerite E. (Cimbalista) Walter April 24, 1969-June 15, 2025 Marguerite E. (Cimbalista) Walter, 56, of Altoona, passed unexpectedly at her residence Sunday. She was born in Pottsville, the daughter...



2/19/1926

- 6/15/2025

2/19/1926 - 6/15/2025

Rose J. Emerick February 19, 1926-June 15, 2025 Rose J. Emerick, 99, of Altoona passed away Sunday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Gi...



5/7/1962

- 6/13/2025

5/7/1962 - 6/13/2025

Mark M. Poirrier May 7, 1962-June 13, 2025 Mark M. Poirrier, 63, of Altoona, passed away Friday. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late James E. Poirrier and Cheryl (Myres) Smith. He...



2/18/1947

- 6/13/2025

2/18/1947 - 6/13/2025

Judith E. Rains February 18, 1947-June 13, 2025 Judith E. Rains, 78, of Altoona, passed away at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Friday morning. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama. ...



6/30/1947

- 6/12/2025

6/30/1947 - 6/12/2025

Mary K. Wheeler June 30, 1947 - June 12, 2025 Mary Wheeler, 77, of Ebensburg, passed away at home on Thursday morning, after an extended illness. She joined her beloved husband Frank R Weidlich Sr, wh...



12/27/1954

- 6/9/2025

12/27/1954 - 6/9/2025

Michael J. Long December 27, 1954-June 9, 2025 Michael J. Long, 70, of Queen, passed away at his residence late Monday evening. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late William H. and Edna (Fochle...



6/18/1999

- 6/7/2025

6/18/1999 - 6/7/2025

Nathaniel C. Hockenberry June 18, 1999-June 7, 2025 Nathaniel C. Hockenberry, 25, of Altoona, passed away at UPMC Presbyterian-Pittsburgh after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona the son of Eric...



12/26/1959

- 6/6/2025

12/26/1959 - 6/6/2025

Robert A. Howard Dec. 26, 1959 – June 6, 2025 Robert A. Howard, 65, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, the son of the late Frederick and Vera (...



5/21/1932

- 6/6/2025

5/21/1932 - 6/6/2025

Elizabeth Ann DeGol May 21, 1932 – June 6, 2025 Elizabeth Ann DeGol, 93, peacefully passed away Friday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the born in Gallitzin, the daughter of the l...



2/14/1934

- 6/5/2025

2/14/1934 - 6/5/2025

John E. Soldner February 14, 1934-June 5, 2025 John E. Soldner, 91, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Anton and Anna (Eh...



11/27/1964

- 6/5/2025

11/27/1964 - 6/5/2025

Melissa A. Diminick November 27, 1964-June 5, 2025 Melissa A. Diminick, 60, of Hollidaysburg, was called home to the Lord Thursday afternoon following an 18-year journey with cancer- a battle she met ...



4/29/1937

- 6/5/2025

4/29/1937 - 6/5/2025

Virginia (Rabits) Cassarly April 29, 1937-June 5, 2025 Virginia (Rabits) Cassarly, 88, of State College, formerly of Altoona, passed away at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone. She...



8/5/1929

- 6/3/2025

8/5/1929 - 6/3/2025

A. Jolene McCullough August 5, 1929-June 3, 2025 A. Jolene McCullough, 95, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Gallitzin, the daughter...



11/4/1923

- 5/30/2025

11/4/1923 - 5/30/2025

Catherine “Katie” Gehl November 4, 1923-May 30, 2025 Catherine “Katie” Gehl, 101, of Altoona, passed away Friday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born in Altoon...



3/18/1929

- 5/27/2025

3/18/1929 - 5/27/2025

S. Frank Fiore March 18, 1929 - May 27, 2025 S. (Salvatore) Frank Fiore, 96, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center after a brief illness. Frank was...



9/5/1938

- 5/27/2025

9/5/1938 - 5/27/2025

Robert E. Decker September 5, 1938-May 27, 2025 Robert E. Decker, 86, of Altoona, passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning. He was born in Goshen, New York, the son of...



11/19/1955

- 5/21/2025

11/19/1955 - 5/21/2025

Ina Denise (Hopkins) Ortiz November 19, 1955-May 21, 2025 Ina Denise (Hopkins) Ortiz, 69, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening at her residence after a courageous battle with lung canc...



7/13/1936

- 5/15/2025

7/13/1936 - 5/15/2025

Robert J. Merilli July 13, 1936-May 15, 2025 Robert J. Merilli, 88, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away, Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late John Michael ...



4/14/1956

- 5/14/2025

4/14/1956 - 5/14/2025

Richard C. Eck April 14, 1956-May 14, 2025 Richard C. Eck, 69, of Altoona passed away of natural causes Wednesday afternoon at his residence. He was born in Teanack, New Jersey, the son of the late C...



3/6/1945

- 5/9/2025

3/6/1945 - 5/9/2025

Marjorie Ann (Eichenlaub) Goodman March 6, 1945-May 9, 2025 Marjorie Ann (Eichenlaub) Goodman, 80, of Hollidaysburg, passed away at home last Friday after a long a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s...



12/26/1935

- 5/9/2025

12/26/1935 - 5/9/2025

Janis M. (Moyer) Powell Kinney December 26, 1935-May 9, 2025 Janis M. “Jan” Kinney, 89, of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cr...