All Obituaries

            Shirley L. Myers, 90, formerly of Altoona, died early Saturday morning January 14, 2023, at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Tyrone.             She was born December 3, 1932 in Altoona a daughter of the late Paul and Mabel (Gillmen) Browand. She married James R. Myers on February 25, 1952, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death May 8,...

            Larry Chester Burk, 75, of Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died early Tuesday morning January 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.             He was born April 24, 1947, in Altoona a son of the late Harry Chester and Catherine Mary (Barrett) Burk. He married Elaine M. Wolfe on July 27, 1974, in...

            Melissa L. “Missy” Morgan, 48 of Altoona died unexpectedly Sunday morning January 8, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.             She was born February 7, 1974 in Altoona a daughter of the late Thomas Irvin and Dorothy Lorraine “Lori” (Keller) Morgan.             Surviving are three children, daughter...

            Monica L. Harf, 25 of Altoona died unexpectedly early Sunday morning January 8, 2023, in Somerset.             She was born July 5, 1997, in Altoona a daughter of Kristal M. Masic and William S. Harf.             Surviving are a daughter Jayda K. Thomas at home; her mother Kristal M. Masic (Jim Stampley), and her father William S. Harf...

            Terri A. McGilvray, 61, of Altoona gained her wings Wednesday afternoon January 4, 2023, at UPMC Altoona.             She was born September 28, 1961, in Altoona a daughter of the late John Howard and Judith Ann (Pry) Rhine. She married Michael R. McGilvray who is surviving.             Also surviving are two sons,...

            Leilani M. “Loni” Grabosky, 58, of Altoona died Tuesday afternoon January 3, 2023, at her residence.             She was born July 27, 1964, in Altoona a daughter of the late Gerard F. “Bucky” Grabosky and Dorothy A. (Imler) Grabosky.             Surviving are her mother, Dorothy A. Grabosky of Altoona; a sister,...

                        E. Joan Simpson, 82, of Altoona died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family early Monday morning January 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.             She was born June 12, 1940, in Warriors Mark a daughter of the late Carl L. and Mabel (Gross)...

            Carol L. Kinser, 70 of Altoona died Friday evening December 30, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness.             She was born August 22, 1952, in Altoona a daughter of the late John C. “Red” and Christine M. (Harlan) Maitland. She married Timothy C. Kinser on July 14, 1972, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in...

            Albert James “Jim” “Vas” Vasbinder, 69 of Altoona went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning December 17, 2022, at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness.             He was born June 10, 1953, in Altoona a son of the late William F. and Eleanor L. (Purdue)...

            M. Arlene McDowell, 95, of Hollidaysburg passed away Monday morning December 5, 2022, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home.             She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late John L. and Bertha Mae (Rodenizer) Mosser. She married Robert S. “Bob” McDowell on March 13, 1948. He preceded her in death September 13, 1991.            ...