Obituaries in Altoona, PA

Linda C. Ciocca 80 of Altoona peacefully passed away Sunday at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years Fred her son Anthony Rapsky Suzanne McElvenney of Altoona a very special cousin Karmel DeStefano three nephews Mark David and Eric King a greatniec...

She is survived by her mother Kay Chambers stepmother Judy DeJaiffe three children Tara D. Williams Zachery E. Hainsey Tyler J. Wholaver and her longtime partner Brian Pierce all of Altoona her four grandchildren Symantha Moses Caitlynn Pasquini Dylan Pasquini and Jameson Hainsey Brians late son Wes...

Joan Coppeta 73 of Altoona peacefully passed away Friday at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She fought a 4year battle with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. Joan was patient 1 in a phase 2 clinical trial at MD Anderson in Houston TX. She made 38 trips there for research and to help save ot...

Nancy Jane Lafferty 90 Altoona passed away peacefully on Thursday with loving family by her side. Nancy was born in Altoona daughter of the late Mary Anne Guglielmucci Spinazzola and Anthony William Spinazzola. Nancy was raised in a large household with a cherished older brother Angelo and two older...

Wayne A. Kirkpatrick 93 of Altoona passed away Thursday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona the son of the late Augustine E. and Grace K. Bickel Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years a son Matthew W. Kirkpatrick Susan of Ypsilanti Mich. two daughters Elena Kirkpatr...

She is survived by her daughter Desiree Jeffries of Altoona a brother Willie Lafferty and two grandchildren Darien and Evan Jeffries. I am so sorry for your loss. Babbie and I went to school together. She had a pet skunk when we were in elementary school and brought it to school one day. She always ...

Francis P. Bear McCloskey went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 13 2025 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Altoona to the late Eugene J. and Mary Flavia Marie Flick McCloskey. He married Patricia Flanagan the love of his life on June 6 1970 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Chur...

James DeGennaro 84 of Altoona passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona the son of the late Gustino and Margaret Demodico DeGennaro. Jim married Genevieve Genny Stewart on May 31 1969 at St. Marks Catholic Church. Surviving Jim is his ...

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. Herk and Patricia A. Struke Gressler. She is survived by her loving daughter Shea Oliver Nathaniel Bradford of Altoona close friend Brian Walker two grandchi...

Douglas C. Kelly 73 Johnstown formerly of Altoona passed away Saturday morning at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center Johnstown. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

Willis R. Will Hockenberry 82 Altoona passed away Wednesday at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh following a fall at his residence. Will is survived by three children Eric Gloria Adam and Heather Franell Arthur all of Altoona and four grandchildren Eric M. Hockenberry Nicholas J. Hockenberry Issac T. Fra...

Surviving are his wife four children Dianne Rudel Neil of Duncansville Thomas DeLeo Colleen of Altoona Nadine DeLeo Michael of Pittsburgh and Michelle Tschirhart David of Charlotte NC nine grandchildren Nikole Greg Gino Jessica Adam Rebecca Tyler Tania Katie Paul Sydney Ben Madyson Eric Finley and C...