Altoona Mirror

Marilyn R. Hill, 74, of New Market, MD passed away on Sunday, August 07, 2022. Beloved wife of the late James "Jimbo" Hill. Mother of Heather Goslin. Grandmother of D. Nicholas Lozupone and Zachary Lozupone. Marilyn is also survived by her sisters, Marion Bridges and Jamie Dodson of Pennsylvania. Friends will be received at Molesworth-Williams P.A. Funeral Home, 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, MD. 20872, Sunday, August 14, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, 4103 Prices Distillery Road, Ijamsville, MD on Monday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in All Souls Cemetery in Germantown, MD. Online...

Carol Joanne Hunter, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Village Green Health Care. Joanne was born on July 23, 1933, in Roaring Spring, PA to the late James I. Rightnour and Kathryn Logue Rightnour. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Main Post Cemetery. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" F. Hunter and brother, Donald A. Rightnour. She is survived by her children, Jane "DeeDee" Parks and husband Gregory, Julie Butler and husband Jeffrey, Jason Hunter and wife, Vicki; brother, Thomas Rightnour of PA;...

Susan Joan (Ziegler) Taneyhill, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2022 with her loving family by her side at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. Susan was born on May 9, 1943 to the late William and Martha (Shoenfelt) Ziegler, in Altoona, PA where she lived until moving south in 2017. After graduating from Altoona High School, Susan went on to become a registered nurse. She worked in the hospital and later as a school nurse. She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and Altar Guild member. She was an avid quilter and loved gifting and donating her beautiful work. Her pride and joy was watching and supporting her husband Art as a...

Joseph Allen Ritchey, 70, of Chambersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. Born January 26, 1952 in Defiance, PA, he was the son of the late Cloyd Joseph and Emily Arlene (Wright) Ritchey. A 1970 graduate of Tussy Mountain High School in Saxton, PA, Joseph went on to honorably serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was then employed at Letterkenny Army Depot as an explosives operator until his retirement in the mid 1990's. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1599 in Chambersburg. The times he treasured the most were spent with his family. He also enjoyed visiting his home town, traveling to Raystown Lake, camping,...

Harry G. Lingenfelter let go of life April 13, 2022, in Harlingen, Texas after a long illness. He was born December 20, 1944, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of David and Iris Lingenfelter of East Freedom, PA. Harry served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling. He worked for the state of Pennsylvania for 32 years. Even though he did not see them often, Harry loved his family dearly and enjoyed family gatherings. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory, his loving wife, Priscilla of Montgomery, PA; four nephews, Greg, Brian, Bill, and Mike; five nieces, Bella, Dawn, Cindy, Shelly, and Christine; and great and great great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

Martin Gene Popola, 75, of Dillsburg passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home. He was born July 31, 1946, in Latrobe, PA the son of the late Martin S. and Wilma M. (Valla) Popola. Martin was a retired Catographic Manager from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 33 years of service. He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School, class of 1964 and Joliet Jr. College, class of 1967 and attended Western Kentucky University. He enjoyed traveling and was a former coach and officer for Dillsburg Little League Baseball. Martins hobbies included hunting, fishing, golf, bowling, sports car clubs, motorcycles, geocaching and the munzee game. Martin is survived by his wife...

Jeanne L Hanlin, 70, of Braselton Ga formerly of Altoona Pa passed away, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, after a long battle with ALS. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ray and Martha Anderson. She also was proceeded in death by her in laws, James (JJ) and Anastasia Hanlin. Jeanne is survived by her husband Terry, the love of her life. She always said he fell out of the heavens. She is also survived by Paul (the best brother ever) and wife Diane Anderson of Williamsport Pa. Jeanne also is survived by nephews Mark, Michael, Matt and Alex, and a niece Melissa. Jeanne also was blessed with 12 great nieces and nephews. Jeanne was a graduate of Altoona Area High School class...

Barbara Ann (Stankiewicz) Clarke, 85, of Harrisburg, formerly of Roaring Spring, passed away at her residence on February 17th after a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1936 in Reynoldsville, Pa., daughter of Paul J. and Jennie A. (Kruszewski) Stankiewicz. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 15th at 11:30 AM at the First Church of the Brethren in Roaring Spring. Committal will be at Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Harry E. Clarke Scholarship Fund in care of the Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation, 1330 11th Avenue, Altoona, Pa., 16601. A full obituary can be found at...

Evangeline Ruth Subisak, 68 of Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2022. Born on October 11, 1953 in Blair County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine Martin. Her family moved to Washington DC in 1959, then moved to Virginia, and eventually settled in Maryland. She was a 1971 graduate of Oakton High School in Virginia and attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee. She spent most of her life working for The American Rescue Workers. She is survived by her husband, Mark Subisak; her daughters: Lisa Ariemma (Bryan Brooks) and Tracey Ariemma- Moody (John) and their father, Thomas Ariemma; her grandson, Braden Brooks; and...

On Tuesday , February 8, Maxine June Kennedy Sorge, 95, of Fort Worth, passed away after a life of remarkable kindness and spark. Through her artwork, music, and poetry, she spread beauty in the world. An instant friend to all, Maxine could set anyone at ease with a joke or a funny, often self-deprecating story. The youngest child of Allen Stewart Kennedy and Elsie Maude Adams Kennedy, Maxine was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 26, 1927, and graduated from Altoona High School in 1944. After a whirlwind romance, Maxine married Roland Henry Sorge on April 6, 1947. They remained devoted soulmates until his death in 1981. Maxine gave far more to the world than she ever took....

Barbara Ann Bender , 87 Aug 22, 1934 - Jan 20, 2022 Barbara Ann Bender, 87, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the home of her daughter Cathy Jackson. Born Wednesday, August 22, 1934 in Lilly, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Clinemyer and the late Mary (Sweeney) Clinemyer. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Bender after being married for 56 years. Barb graduated from Lilly High School in 1952. She was employed at Ravenwood Lutheran Village retiring in 2003. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and also volunteered at the American Red Cross. Barb especially enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling at Turner's, playing...

Charles Eugene Little, age 79, of Salisbury, passed away on December 3rd at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, with complications from cancer. He was born on July 7, 1942, to Earl and Helen Little of Altoona Pennsylvania. A 1960 graduate of Altoona High School, he was an educator and coach. Coach Little is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Phyllis Hefner Little. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his nephews in Pennsylvania: William Little of Williamsburg, PA, Michael Little and Steven Little of Altoona, PA, Thomas Little of Hollidaysburg, PA, and sister-in-law, Barbara Wineland Little of Duncansville, PA. He was a member of the 1959 Western Pennsylvania...

Lois Marie Williams, 78, of Somerset, died December 2, 2021 at Siemon's Lakeview Manor. Born February 27, 1943 in Waterside, PA, she is the daughter of Ralph Ernest and Erma (Dick) Detwiler. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Carl and James Detwiler, and sisters; Nancy Hopper, and Mary Hotnisky. Survived by her husband Roger Griffith Williams to whom she was married 54 years, children; Jerrold Willliams, Jeannette Landis and husband Steve, and Marc Williams and girlfriend Faithe McHattie, and granddaughter Kara Landis, also survived by her sisters; Naomi Detwiler, Eva Mae Zelem, and Susan Geist. Lois was a 1962 graduate of Central High School in Martinsburg, and a graduate of...

William Lee Peck, Jr., 76, passed away on October 31, 2021 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. He was the son of the late William Lee Peck, Sr. and Mary Ruth (Miller) Peck. The oldest of 10 children, he was born on September 29th, 1945 in Altoona, PA. He graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1965 where he played various sports. He especially enjoyed football and was the quarterback of his high school football team. On November 9, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Rose A. Lockawich at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Williamsburg, PA and they were married for 53 beautiful years. After graduation, he enlisted into the Marine Corps (1965-1991) where he served in...

Azzarella - Concetta, 96, known as "Kay", a resident of Graystone Manor, Altoona, formerly of Johnstown, died Friday, October 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. Born on May 27, 1925 in Johnstown, daughter of John and Antonette (Zagarino) Bennese. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul Azzarella, brothers Louis Bennese and Domenick "Tony" Bennese, and grandson-in-law Craig Turner. Survived by daughter Paulette, wife of Louis Gresik, of Altoona; granddaughters Dr. Carolyn, wife of Lawrence Hagg, of Hollidaysburg and Valerie Turner, of High Point NC; great grandchildren 2nd Lt. Nathan Hagg (Alyssa McGee), Megan Hagg, Ryan Hagg, Brady Turner, Becca Turner; brother Joseph Bennese, married to...

Silver, SC...Cindy Lou Brubaker Lloyd, age 64, beloved wife of 45 years to Michael Kevin Lloyd, died on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Grant Brubaker and Martha Mae McCaulley Shearer. She was a member of the Tyrone High School class of 1976. She spent most of her adult life as a military spouse and retired from AVX Corporation in Myrtle Beach. Cindy enjoyed her Shelties Harley and Star, NASCAR, various Harley Davidson rallies and events, and cruising the beach or country roads in her 'Orange Madness' Polaris Slingshot. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jason Lloyd of...

Cathy J. Foor, 62, of Carlisle, formerly of Altoona/Hollidaysburg passed away unexpectedly on Sunday September 12th at UPMC Carlisle. She was born at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, a daughter of late James Ray and Shirley Benner. Surviving is her husband of 29 years David; four sons, Ronald (Nicole) Wombacher, John, Matthew and DJ; two grandsons, Lucas and Aiden, seven siblings and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home in Carlisle. Visit www.Since1853.com to send condolence.

Joseph P. Toskey (Pap to many) age 95 went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, September 5, 2021. We owe a great deal of gratitude to staff at Morristown Hamblen Hospital for their care and compassion during his illness. Joseph was born and raised in Patton Pennsylvania. He graduated from Patton High School and attended many service and management programs for Ford. Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army for 3 years during World War II. He shared stories of traveling across Europe in a troop train and said he learned to cook in their down time! Joseph was a successful Parts and Service Manager for Ford from 1946-1990. After retirement from Beach Ford in Virginia Beach, Virginia, he...

Robert Paul Paul Gearhart , 92 Apr 4, 1929 - Aug 5, 2021 FLINTON, PA - Mr. Robert Paul Gearhart, (Bob) 92 of Flinton, Pa., formerly of Hagerstown, MD., passed away Thursday August 5, 2021, at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Born April 4, 1929, in Hagerstown, MD., he was the son of the late Harry Paul and Mable Marie Gearhart. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Gearhart. Mr. Gearhart retired from Mack Truck, Hagerstown in 1989. He was of Brethren faith. He was an avid lover of the water and mountains. He enjoyed swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, water skiing, and hunting. He loved playing his harmonica and singing his favorite Roy...

Shirley Patterson Brooks, 92, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Vance Scott Brooks, entered into eternal rest Saturday July 31, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, Pennsylvania. Shirley was born May 29, 1929 in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Samuel Patterson and Mary Winters Patterson. She lived life as a strong independent woman with a love for children. She touched many lives. Shirley worked in the retail business devoting a long career at Gables Department Store. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Brooks Richardson and husband Don of Charleston, SC and her sister Jean Myers of...

Robert Dennis Kazinski born December 10, 1940 in Altoona, Pa, passed away on July 12, 2021 while visiting Altoona, Pa. He is survived by; his wife of 57 years Joyce (Smith) Kazinski of Dale City, VA, a daughter Michele & son-in-law Adam of Manassas, VA, and two grandchildren Brandon and Amanda. He is also survived by his two brothers, Norbert Kazinski & wife Janet of Hollidaysburg, PA. and David Kazinski of Lake Placid FL. Both Bob and Joyce were 1959 graduates of Altoona High School. He was a resident of Dale City, Va since 1976. Bob served in the US Navy for 20 years including two tours to Vietnam while stationed at Pearl Harbor. After these tours, the remainder of his career...