All Obituaries

            Ethel O. Rutherford, 94 of Altoona died unexpectedly Friday evening April 12, 2024, at UPMC Altoona.             She was born January 19, 1930, in Portage Township, a daughter of the late Ralph H. and Clara A. (Morgan) Dunmire. She married Fred I. Rutherford on May 27, 1950, in Cumberland, MD.             Surviving...

Martin Joseph Hughes, 73, born in Altoona, passed away in his hometown after a brief illness. He was surrounded by loved ones as he peacefully departed this world. Martin, known affectionately as Marty, was the cherished son of Martin and Verda (Dixon) Hughes. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Pamela (Drugg) Hughes; and his sister, Shirley Workinger. Marty is survived by his loving children, Kristen Hearns (Sean) and Melanie Kissell (Nathan); his adored...

            Charles C. “Charlie” Rabold, 79 of Altoona went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning March 16, 2024.             He was born February 11, 1945, in Altoona, a son of the late Charles C., Sr. and Thelma M. (Border) Rabold. He married Marcia J. Kraft on June 15, 1968. She preceded him in death June 21,...

            Joyce R. “Joycie” Harter, 89 of Altoona died Thursday afternoon March 14, 2024, at UPMC Altoona.             She was born January 1, 1935, in Altoona, a daughter of the late John William and Ruth Margaret (Smith) Harter.             Joyce was a graduate of Altoona High...

            Peggy J. Bryan, 87 of Altoona died Monday morning March 11, 2024, at Homewood at Martinsburg.             She was born August 16, 1936, in Altoona a daughter of the late David A. and Margaret A. (Bush) Detwiler. She married Donald S. Bryan on July 14, 1956, in Altoona. He preceded her in death July 7,...

            Carl William Alexy, 85, passed away late Sunday morning March 10, 2024, at Graystone Manor, Altoona.             He was born in Philadelphia, the son of Bill and Helen Alexy. A brother, Paul predeceased him.             He graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia, Muhlenberg College in Allentown, and the...

            Gloria M. Beatty, 70 of Altoona died unexpectedly late Saturday morning March 9, 2024, following a two year courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma.             She was born April 5, 1953, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Dolores (Slates) Ritchey. She married Robert E. Beatty on May 1, 1971, at the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church,...

          Phyllis J. (White) Swires, 91, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Findley and Emma White.           She was united in marriage to Eugene J. "Gene" Swires on Sept. 14, 1951, in Winchester, Va. Mr. Swires preceded her in death on April, 23, 2020.           She is survived by...

            Rhonda S. Musselman, 61 of Altoona went home to be with the Lord late Tuesday evening March 5, 20024 at her residence following a nineteen-month battle with ovarian cancer.             She was born July 13, 1962, in Altoona, a daughter of Karen (Kaufman) Walker and the late David Aurandt. She married Samuel B. Musselman on February 20, 1993, at Fifth Avenue United...

            Justin Michael Kelly, 30 of Altoona died unexpectedly Monday afternoon February 26, 2024, at UPMC Altoona as the result of a motor vehicle accident.             He was born December 21, 1993, in Altoona, a son of Charles E., Jr. and Cheryl A. (Worley) Kelly.             Surviving are his parents with whom he...