All Obituaries

            William Edward “Bill” Bickel, 66 of Altoona died unexpectedly early Thursday morning March 26, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.             He was born July 25, 1953 in Altoona a son of Hilda Pauline (Lucas) Bickel and the late William David Bickel. He married Kathleen Ann Higgins on August 21, 1993 at Second Avenue United...

            James Philip Richards, 88 of Altoona died Monday afternoon March 23, 2020 at his residence.             He was born March 13, 1932 in Altoona a son of the late David James and Pearl Mabel (Bradley) Richards. Following the death of his father, James was raised by his mother and step-father, James Beaver. He married Judith A. Burket on January 31, 1976 at Second Avenue...

            Robert Ewing “Bob” Findley, 91 of Altoona died early Saturday morning March 21, 2020 at Elmcroft of Altoona.             He was born July 8, 1928 in Altoona a son of the late William Ewing and Margaret Ruth (Klepser) Findley. He married Audrey Irene Irvin on June 29, 1957 at Third Presbyterian Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death October 25,...

Joshua W. McGinnis, 39, Altoona, died early Tuesday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of Bryan K. and Tisha McGinnis of Altoona and Mary Jane (Nagle) McGinnis of Florida. Surviving are his parents; his paternal grandmother, Pauline McGinnis of Altoona; his “special girl,” daughter, Sierra A. McGinnis; and numerous extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents. Joshua was a 1998 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High...

It is with great sadness that the family of Carmen Julia Molina announces her sudden passing on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, at the age of 46. Carmen was born in Newark, N.J., and graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1994. She later returned to school for cooking. She became a chef and worked at restaurants in the Altoona and Pittsburgh areas. Carmen enjoyed time with family, her daughter and grandkids. She also enjoyed time with friends,...

        Kevin Robert “Ziggy” Zeigler, 32 of Altoona died early Friday morning February 28, 2020 at his residence.         He was born April 23, 1987 in Altoona a son of the late David L. Zeigler, Sr. and Mary J. (Miller) Zeigler Maurer.       Surviving are his mother, Mary J. Maurer (Daniel) of Altoona; two daughters, Cheyenne L. and Annabelle Grace Zeigler both of Duncansville; siblings, Kristine M. Hartley (Shawn) of...

            Caroline June Smith, 92 died Tuesday afternoon February 25, 2020 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.             She was born October 5, 1927 in Altoona a daughter of the late Raymond and Laura (Croft) Laughlin. She married Edgar R. Smith on June 22, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death May 2,...

            Carole Elizabeth Chelton, 77 of Clearfield, formerly of Altoona, died unexpectedly Monday February 17, 2020 at her residence.             She was born November 23, 1942 in Morrisdale a daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Davey) Chelton.             Surviving are nieces Jennifer (Robert) Leader of...

            Ellen Louise Britten, 85, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona, PA.             She was born January 28, 1935, in Ansonville, Pa, a daughter of the late Walter C. Strong and Marie (Weber) Strong Bowden. She married Oliver W. “Ollie” Britten, on November 12, 1955 at Clearfield EUB...

            Daniel Lawrence Miller, 73, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh, PA, after a brief illness surrounded by his family.             He was born April 12, 1946, in Altoona, a son of the late Harry and Rosetta (Whipking) Miler. He married his childhood sweetheart, Gladys M. Berkstresser, on July 19, 1965 in Winchester,...