All Obituaries

          Patricia Ruth McGrath, 93, formerly of Johnstown, died early Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville.           Born on March 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Charles T. and Karleen (Goetz) Johns. On January 16, 1948, she married Patrick J. McGrath in Winchester, Virginia. He preceded her in death on September 15,...

              Billie Jane (Graffious) Detwiler, 92, formerly of Altoona, died early Friday morning, June 10, 2022, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, following a brief illness.             She was born July 22, 1929 in Riddlesburg, a daughter of the late William and Viola (Gordon) Graffious. On June 18, 1948, she married Dick H. Detwiler at Bell Avenue Baptist Church,...

            Betty Louise Kenner, 100, died early Thursday morning June 2, 2022, at Graystone Manor, Bellemead, surrounded by her loving family.             She was born November 1, 1921, in Altoona a daughter of the late Herbert and Vera Theresa (Ott) Burk. She married Malcolm Eugene Kenner on December 26, 1941, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death September 20,...

          Paul J. Walter, 89, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon May 28, 2022, at his residence.           He was born May 20, 1933, in New Castle a son of the late Paul E. and Jean A. (Arble) Walter. He married Jeanne P. Weigley on February 7, 1955, in Fayetteville, NC. She preceded him in death on September 5, 2017.           Surviving is a son, Jeffrey P....

            Todd Donn “Pop Pop” Little, 56, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening, May 25, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.             He was born February 12, 1966, in Altoona, a son of the late Ellen M. (McManus) Little and Paul A. Little. He married Caroline J. Noon, on April 20, 1985, at Grace Brethren Church, Juniata; they...

            Michael L. Croft, 93, previously of Altoona, died early Friday morning, May 20, 2022, at Celebration Villa of Altoona, Duncansville.             Born on January 25, 1929, in Ridgeway, a son of the late Frank and Susan (Bako) Croft. On September 16, 1972, he married Gloria D. Mollica in Altoona.             Surviving...

            R. Marie (Bryan) Lawruk, 82, of Altoona died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022, at her residence.             She was born June 29, 1939, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elizabeth “Granny” Buschle and Edward “Pop” Adams. On July 30, 1960, she married Adam S. Lawruk at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death...

            Carol Ann Kyle, 80, died Wednesday morning, April 27, 2022, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.             Born on May 23, 1941, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lola Rice. She was married to Darwin L. Kyle. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2001.             Surviving are five children: William J. Lightner,...

            Robert M. Nagl, 82, of Altoona, died Thursday afternoon, April 21, 2022, at his residence.             Born on November 13, 1939, in Altoona, a son of the late John and Emma (Kapfhammer) Nagl. On November 19, 1960, he married Carol L. Watson in Altoona. She preceded him in death on March 20, 2005.            ...

            Phyllis Elaine Shetrom, 81, of Altoona, died early Sunday morning, April 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.             Born on December 18, 1940, in Altoona, daughter of the late James Howard and Gladys Faye (Gibson) Rutherford. On October 7, 1961, she married the late James William Shetrom, Jr., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sinking...