All Obituaries

            Rosalie Marie “Ro” Robinson, 64 of Altoona died late Thursday evening May 28, 2020 at her residence.             She was born March 25, 1956 in Altoona a daughter of the late William Alexander and Margaret Elizabeth (Bodnar) Gregg. She married Michael Blair Robinson on February 14, 1976 in Altoona.             Surviving are her...

            Ellen Carol Koontz, 58 of Altoona died Tuesday morning May 26, 2020 at her residence following a brave 2 ½ year battle with cancer.             She was born October 26, 1961 in Johnstown a daughter of the Edward Anthony and Carole Ruth (Stahl) Barto. She married David James Koontz on July 10, 1988 in...

            Janet Eileen Ferguson, 63 of Daisytown died unexpectedly Monday morning May 25, 2020 at her residence.             She was born October 5, 1956 in Altoona a daughter of the late John Walter and Marjorie Ruth (Krape) Bigelow. She married Raymond Eugene Ferguson in January of 1978 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death October 8,...

            Andrew Thomas “Tom” Black, 84, of Altoona died Friday morning May 15, 2020 at his residence.             He was born October 30, 1935 in Altoona a son of the late Leroy and Margaret Jane (Morrisey) Black. He married Shirley Jean Salsgiver on June 16, 1954 in Winchester, VA.             Surviving are his...

            Antonietta “Toni” James, 56 of Altoona died unexpectedly Tuesday evening May 12, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.                      She was born December 15, 1963 in Mount Vernon, NY a daughter of Raymond Louis and Joan Catherine (Santopietro) Giantelli. She married David W. James on May 11, 2013 in...

Rich Maitland, 64, of Altoona, PA, formerly of Bradford, PA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020 peacefully in his home. Born on November 1, 1955 in Bradford, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary Lea (Larson) Maitland.  He was a 1973 graduate of Bradford Area High School and attended Columbus Tech College in Columbus, Ohio. Rich enjoyed fishing, camping, and football, and he was an avid Bills fan.  Everyone enjoyed his great wit and sense of humor.  While in Bradford,...

            Vivian F. “Viv” Plummer, 84 of Juniata, Altoona died early Tuesday morning April 28, 2020 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.             She was born July 2, 1935 in Altoona a daughter of the late Elmer Harry and Nova Frances (Putt) Bookhamer. She married William Chester Plummer on June 18, 1955 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death March 1,...

            Mary Martha Quarello, 82 of Altoona died Tuesday evening April 28, 2020 at her residence.                    She was born October 8, 1937 in Juniata a daughter of the late Lemuel Paul and Sarah Priscilli (Ogden) Garman. She married Raymond G. Quarello on May 26, 1956 in Altoona. He preceded her in death October 28,...

            Thomas Robert “Tom” Campbell, 73 of Altoona died Sunday evening April 26, 2020 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona.             He was born October 28, 1946 in Altoona a son of the late Melvin K. and Bertha N. (Hunter) Campbell. He married Robin Juleen Helsel on July 15, 2000 in...

On April 25, 2020, Jack Lester Helsel, 61, Altoona, a loving father and husband, went to be with the Lord. Jack was born February 16, 1959 in Altoona, son of Herbert and Delores Strohman. He was married to Pearl (Himes) Helsel and together they raised a son, Tom. Jack enjoyed walking and spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Hollidaysburg, where he enjoyed worship, fellowship and prayer meetings. Jack was known for his quiet...