Obituaries
11/14/1949 - 04/19/2025
Carl E. ‘Buck’ LearNov. 14, 1949 – April 19, 2025 Carl E. “Buck” Lear, 75, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Lewistown, son of ...
12/09/1929 - 03/31/2025
M. Denise MaddenDec. 9, 1929 – March 31, 2025M. Denise Madden, 95, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the lat...
06/02/1948 - 03/05/2025
Michael Richard GildeaJune 2, 1948 - March 5, 2025 Michael Richard Gildea, 76, of Hollidaysburg unexpectedly passed away March 5, 2025 at his residence. Mike was born in Hollidaysburg on June 2, 1948...
07/26/1945 - 02/22/2025
Nancy CorbinJuly 26, 1945 – Feb. 22, 2025Nancy Carolyn Corbin, 79, of Hollidaysburg passed away Saturday evening at the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born July 26, 1945, the oldest daughte...
06/24/1948 - 02/16/2025
James David VargoJune 24, 1948 – February 16, 2025 James David Vargo, 76, formerly of Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday afternoon in Naples, Florida. James, affectionately known as “...
05/14/1932 - 02/15/2025
Theresa May BilottoMay 14, 1932 – Feb. 15, 2025 Theresa May Bilotto, 92, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Saturday morning while a resident of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was...
02/04/1924 - 02/09/2025
Anne T ForshtFeb. 4, 1924 – Feb. 9, 2025 Anne T. Forsht, 101, of Atlanta, GA, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away February 9th at her residence. She was an extremely compassionate woman, filled ...
01/17/1930 - 02/07/2025
Helen T. (Sczecienski) RubritzJan. 17, 1930 – Feb. 7, 2025Helen T. (Sczecienski) Rubritz, 95, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Johnstown and Kissimmee, Fla. , peacefully passed away Friday afternoon at he...
05/30/1928 - 01/31/2025
Marian D. WeberMay 30, 1928 – Jan. 31, 2025It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Marian D. Weber, who left us on Friday evening at the age of 96. She was a wom...
07/04/1947 - 01/24/2025
William W. “Bill” BretzJuly 4, 1947 - January 24, 2025William W. “Bill” Bretz, 77, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday evening at the Veterans Hospital, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of t...
02/26/1951 - 01/25/2025
Terry L. Bartley Feb. 26, 1951 – Jan. 25, 2025 Terry L. Bartley, 73, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona, after an extended illness. Terry was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late...
12/20/1931 - 01/22/2025
Joanne WadeDec. 20, 1931 – Jan 22, 2025Joanne Wade, 93, passed away Wednesday morning at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Paul and ...
09/16/1935 - 01/07/2025
Mildred C. FrankSept. 16, 1935 – Jan. 7, 2025Mildred C. Frank, 89, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday evening at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Ganister, daughter of the late...
12/25/1920 - 11/21/2024
Irvin G. Lightner Sr. Dec. 25, 1920 – Nov. 21, 2024 Irvin G. Lightner, Sr. , 103, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Bakers Summit, son of the late William and Be...
09/21/1954 - 09/29/2024
Charles S. StifflerSept. 21, 1954 - Sept. 29, 2024 Charles S. Stiffler, 70, Hollidaysburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles a...
06/26/1931 - 09/25/2024
Esther Romaine ClossonJune 26, 1931 – September 25, 2024 Esther Romaine Closson, 93, Roaring Spring, formerly of Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Spring ...
05/13/1961 - 09/07/2024
Elsebeth (Elsie) EatonMay 13, 1961 – September 7, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elsebeth “Elsie” Eaton on September 7th, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Bor...
11/08/1951 - 08/30/2024
Steven Simpson CadleNovember 8, 1951 – August 30, 2024 Steven Simpson Cadle, 72, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman and Nancy ...
03/15/1952 - 08/20/2024
Larry Eugene WertzMarch 15, 1952 – August 20, 2024 Larry Eugene Wertz ,72, of Hollidaysburg, returned home on Tuesday afternoon at his residence after a brief illness. Larry was born in Altoona, Pen...
03/26/1978 - 08/16/2024
Kristi D. BenderMarch 26, 1978 – Aug. 16, 2024 Kristi D. Bender, 46, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Edith M. (Wysong) Bender and the late John I. B...
03/09/1943 - 08/12/2024
Amelia K. “Millie” Blyler March 9, 1943-August 12, 2024 Amelia K. “Millie” Blyler, 81, Hollidaysburg, peacefully passed away early Monday morning at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. She wa...
01/07/1945 - 07/25/2024
James T. EulieJan. 7, 1945 – July 25, 2024 James T. Eulie, 79, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late James and Helen (Dowling) Eu...
09/12/1941 - 07/22/2024
Betty Jane SmithSeptember 12, 1941 - July 22, 2024 Betty Jane Smith, 82, Hollidaysburg, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of July 22, 2024. She was born in Alto...
03/28/1940 - 06/25/2024
Edna Loraine NeelyMarch 28, 1940 – June 25, 2024 Edna Loraine Neely, 84, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at her residence. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late ...
05/04/1972 - 06/21/2024
Kelly L. KaminskiMay 4, 1972 - June 21, 2024 Kelly L. Kaminski, 52, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Westfield, MA, son of Gloria J. (Thibault) Kaminsk...