All Obituaries

Irene R. Dean-Semple, 98, of Altoona passed away on May 25, 2023, at Celebration Villa of Altoona, surrounded by family.  She was born at home in Altoona on August 20,1924 to Frederick and Catherine (Dempsey) Rainelli.  She was predeceased by her parents and her older brothers, Daniel, James and David Rainelli.  She was twice married; to Frederick Scott Dean on August 11, 1951 (divorced) and to Marvin Dale Semple on August 20, 2005, both deceased. She is survived by a...

            Jack A. Long, 92 of Hollidaysburg died Wednesday evening May 24, 2023, at Cedarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Tyrone with his beloved wife by his side.             He was born January 24, 1931, in Bloomfield Township, Bedford County, a son of the late Harold and Ida Bell (Keagy) Long. He married Donna Faye McCracken and together they shared 68 years of...

            Ray M. Ross, 70 of James Creek died Wednesday May 17, 2023, at his residence.             He was born July 9, 1952, in Altoona a son of the late Jordan G. and Lois P. (Walter) Ross.             Surviving are three siblings: James K. Ross (Patricia) of Greenwood, Larry J. Ross of Altoona, and Georgia Ann Ross of...

            Gladys M. Miller, 74, of Altoona died early Wednesday morning May 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.             She was born November 16, 1948, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Fink) Berkstresser. She married Daniel L. Miller on July 19, 1965, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death February 15,...

               Dolores Jane “Dee” Wachter, 83, of Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon May 9, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.             She was born February 3, 1940, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Mayberry McClelland and Rebecca Jane (Yon) Musselman. She married Leo E. Wachter on May 13, 1958, in Jamestown, NY. He preceded her in...

            Shirley L. Trindel, 90 died early Sunday morning May 7, 2023, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.             She was born June 5, 1932, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lodema (Sheets) Havlin. She was twice married, first to Fred Scott, then to Joseph Trindel both of whom preceded her in...

            Mary M. Mitchell, 94, of Altoona died Saturday morning May 6, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.             She was born July 14, 1928, in McKeesport a daughter of the late Edward Michael and Kathryn (Kane) Ashton. She married William Richard Mitchell on October 27, 1950, in Petersburg. He preceded her in death December 24,...

            Robert P. “Bud” Noll, 92, of Altoona, died at home early Friday morning, April 28, 2023.             He was born April 2, 1931, in Spring Mills a son of the late Paul A. and Ellen R. (Musser) Noll. He married Carol A. Dillen on June 20, 1964, in Altoona.             Surviving are his wife, Carol; two children, son Eric S. Noll...

James Ellsworth “Ecky” Eckenrode, 93 of Altoona died Tuesday morning April 25, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.             He was born June 25, 1929, in Altoona, a son of the late Ellsworth A. and Catherine (Pike) Eckenrode. He married Agnes J. Bem on October 20, 1984, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Hastings.             Surviving are his wife, Agnes; two brothers-in-law,...

            Debra A. Sadler, 72 of Altoona died Saturday afternoon April 15, 2023, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona following an extended illness.             She was born October 31, 1950, in Altoona, a daughter of Robert M. Erndl and Grace M. (Allison) Erndl. She married Charles C. Sadler on May 7, 1977, at Llyswen United Methodist Church, Altoona....