All Obituaries

              Donna Lee Lysinger, 85, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon September 20, 2022, at her residence.             She was born July 12, 1937, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert C. and Mabel F. (Lee) Franks. She married Harold D. Lysinger on March 4, 1961, at Second Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death March 9,...

            Daniel C. “Dan” Ginter, 70 of Altoona died early Monday morning at his residence with his loving wife, Karyl at his side following an extended illness.             He was born January 6, 1952, in Altoona a son of the late Maillard C. “Lefty” and Ruth Evelyn (Mock) Ginter. He married Karyl L. Stevens on June 22, 1985, at Second Avenue United...

George R. Furman, III, 58, of Altoona, died Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2022, at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born on December 2, 1963, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, a son of the late George R. Furman, II. On October 4, 2013, he married Paula L. Middleton at their residence in Duncansville. Surviving along with his wife, Paula, are four children: Joshua (Victoria), Destiney, Cassandra, and Joseph Furman, all of Lewistown; three stepchildren: Marchessa Smith of...

            Zach Alexander Lonsinger, 9 months, of Altoona, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his residence.             He was born November 10, 2021, a son of Nickolas Alexander and Christina Marie (Morrison) Lonsinger.            Surviving are his parents; a brother, Jack A. Lonsinger; maternal grandparents,...

           Todd K. Wilkins, Sr., 67 of Altoona died late Saturday evening September 3, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family following an extended illness of vascular dementia.            He was born September 5, 1954, in Altoona a son of the late Robert James and Charlotte Elizabeth (Conrad) Wilkins. He married Diana L. Mills on July 2, 2013, in...

            Martha Elizabeth Fleming, 85, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, August 28, 2022, at her residence.             She was born on July 15, 1937, in Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Brady and Bertha (Downing) Carter. On October 8, 1980, she married Walter M. Fleming in Winchester Virginia. He preceded her in death on June 29,...

            David M. Hoover, 80 of Altoona died early Saturday morning August 27, 2022, at Guardian Healthcare, Altoona.             He was born May 21, 1942, in Altoona a son of the late William D. and Henrietta C. (Martin) Hoover. He married Linda L. Watchey on January 31, 1976, in Altoona.             Surviving are his wife...

            John Howard Austin, Jr., 79 of Altoona died Tuesday August 23, 2022, at his residence.             He was born March 12, 1943, in Altoona a son of the late John Howard, Sr. and Helen Elizabeth (Emery) Austin. He married Paula Gail Smith on November 3, 1962, in South Carolina.             Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Janice L....

Mason T. Stevens, 32, of Altoona, died unexpectedly on August 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 13, 1990, in Altoona, the son of Mitch and Dawn (Steele) Stevens. He attended Altoona Area High School and Graduated in 2008, where he was a member of the baseball team. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served two tours of duty aboard the U.S.S. John C. Stennis from 2011-2015. Mason was a loving father, son, brother, nephew and cousin. His...

        Thomas H. Tantius, 86, of Altoona, died late Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.         He was born on October 14, 1936, in Altoona, a son of the late Fred and Freda (Redwitz) Tantius.         Surviving are two sons: Donald C. Tantius (Debbie) of Duncansville and Scott Thomas Tantius (Kim) of Satellite Beach, FL; a stepson, Scott Patterson; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and...