All Obituaries

            Betty H. (Lutz) Stacey passed away Thursday morning September 17, 2020 at her residence.             She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late William Carl and Edna (Whitesel) Heller. She was twice married, first to Carl D. Lutz, then to Ronald R. Stacey on July 7, 2007 in Hollidaysburg, PA.            ...

            Robert Bell “Bob” Woomer, 60 of Altoona died unexpectedly Tuesday evening September 15, 2020 at his residence.             He was born July 8, 1960 in Tyrone a son of the late Merle R., Sr. and Edith Marie (Patterson) Woomer.             Surviving are his fiancé, Diane L. Pfahler; his daughter,...

            Frances Cecilia “Frankie” (Canole) Kessler, 91 of Altoona died Sunday morning September 6, 2020 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.             She was born November 10, 1928 in Royersford, PA a daughter of the late John H. and Florence E. (Merkey) Canole. After the death of her mother on December 15, 1929, Frances was raised in the home of her...

            Dennis W. “Denny” Capriotti, 78 of Harrisburg, formerly of Altoona, died early Wednesday morning September 2, 2020 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg.             He was born May 14, 1942 in Altoona a son of the late Dr. John Anthony and Diane Gloria (DiGiacobbe) Capriotti. He married Sandra L. Weber on September 21, 1974 at Second Avenue United Methodist Church,...

            Joyce E. Horton, 83 of Altoona died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon September 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.             She was born April 10, 1937 in Altoona a daughter of the late James Edward and Mary E. (Lauer) Dobson. She married James D. Horton on June 23, 1956 in Virginia.             Surviving are her husband, James; three children,...

            Almyra R. “Bunnie” Funcheon, 79 a guest of Graystone Manor at Bellmeade died Wednesday afternoon September 2, 2020 at the Manor.             She was born October 16, 1940 in Allison Park a daughter of the late Jean Weiner.             Surviving are a son Terrence M. “Terry” Funcheon (Trina); three grandchildren,...

            Gary Wayne Sumpter, 76 of Altoona died Sunday afternoon August 30, 2020 at James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona.             He was born February 24, 1944 in Bend, Oregon a son of the late Carroll Charles and Mildred Fae (McDonald) Sumpter.             Surviving are his husband, George A. Snyder, III; siblings, Donna Greene (Ron)...

Bruce A. Kephart, 78, Altoona, died Friday afternoon at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Jesse B. and Doris (Hanks) Kephart. On June 8, 1963, he married Linda Lee Kelly in Juniata, Altoona. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2004. Surviving are three children: a daughter, Kelly L. Kephart of Altoona; a daughter, Kathy L. Kephart (James Garland) of Ephrata: and a son, Kevin B. Kephart in...

            Barbara Sue “Susie” Benjamin, 75 of Altoona died Monday August 17, 2020 at UPMC Altoona.             She was born October 22, 1944 in Altoona a daughter of the late Phil Rouzer and Shirley M. (Browand) Rouzer Peterman.             Surviving are her brother, David P. Peterman (Carol) of Bellwood and seven...

            Michael J. “Mike” Gochnaur, 66 of Altoona died Thursday afternoon August 13, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian following a two-year battle with heart failure.             He was born October 14, 1953 in Altoona a son of the late Clair Edgar and Mary Jane (Rhodes) Gochnaur. He married Beverly A. Hurliman on May 22, 1976 in...