All Obituaries

 Jeffrey P. Davis, 59, of Blue Knob, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of John W. Jr. and the late Joann (Stombaugh) McColloch. Surviving are his daughter, Stefanie Davis of Hollidaysburg; a son, Justin of Duncansville; three grandchildren: Emily, Jacey and Carsen; his father of Blue Knob; and a brother, Scott and wife, Christine, of Munster. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 25, 2020, at Sorge Funeral Home &...

Paul E. Svitana, 88, East Freedom, went to be with the Lord on Saturday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring. He was born in Six Mile Run, son of the late Andy and Elizabeth (Majoros) Svitana. He was married to Bernice A. (Elder) Svitana, and she preceded him in death Jan. 19, 2014. Surviving are a daughter, Denise Roudabush and husband, Ira; three sons: Stephen and wife, Jamie, of East Freedom, Kevin and wife, Christine, in Ohio, and Aaron and wife, Kim, in California; nine...

Jacalyn L. (Vocco) Hayes, 66, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Stella (Kunsman) Vocco. Surviving are her fiance, Mike Mowery; two sons: Randy Lee and Justin Hayes (Shantelle); numerous grandchildren; three sisters: Linda Mincin, Sharon Tedeschi and Sandra Lepore; and her good friend, Becky Thalhauser. She was preceded in death by two sons: Scott Lee and Shawn Hayes. Jacalyn was employed at St....

Carl J. Snyder, 48, Altoona, passed away at his residence. He was born in Washington, D.C., son of Nancy Levine and the late Augustine J. Snyder. Surviving are his mother of Hollidaysburg; an aunt, Barbara Mauer and husband, Lawrence; an uncle, James Fitch and wife, Danielle; and numerous cousins. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western Maryland College. He enjoyed writing and was a published author. Friends will be received from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020, at...

Edward Donald Estep Sr., 91, Hollidaysburg, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona.  He was born at home in Canoe Creek, son of the late John and Nettie (Colbert) Estep. He married Ann Dietrick in 1972, and she preceded him in death in 2014. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret C. of Hollidaysburg; two sons: Richard L. and wife, Carol of Hollidaysburg, and Ed Jr. in Delaware; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons:...

Robert E. Heininger, 83, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born at home in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Robert E. and Roberta (Speidel) Heininger. He married Marilyn Nash in 1954. Surviving are his wife of 65 years; three children: Jennifer Bice of Duncansville, Robert E. Jr. and wife, Tina, of Brooks Mills and Daniel J. and wife, Kristine, of Duncansville; a sister, Janice Farber; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and...

Aug. 7, 1929 - Jan. 14, 2020 Omer W. Hazlett Sr., 90, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born at home in Blue Knob, son of the late Omer and Emma (Bowser) Hazlett. He married Harriet C. Dunmire in 1950, and she preceded him in death 2019. Surviving are his daughters: Sally Heinman and husband, Ed, in Georgia, Debbie Ulicne and husband, John, of Lakemont, and Christine Swope and husband, Rodney, of Roaring Spring; his sons: Omer Jr. and wife, Linda, of...

Robert W. Fox, 76, Duncansville, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and Eleanor (Kosharek) Fox. Surviving are two daughters: Renee Keith and husband, Joe, of Roaring Spring and Lisa Moyer and husband, Russ, of Altoona; two sons: Ron of Roaring Spring and Rick and fiancee, Tammy Weaver, of Alum Bank; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters: Janet Baker and husband, Dave and Diane Dillier and husband, Dan, all of Hollidaysburg;...

July 4, 1944 - Jan. 11, 2020 Clyde E. "Nick" Conrad, 75, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Sylvester and Madelyn (McDonald) Conrad. He married Judy Wicker in 1967. Surviving are his wife of 52 years; a daughter, Laura Conrad and fiance Brian of Altoona; and a brother, George, in Ohio. At Nick's request, there will be no public service. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

John J. Savillo, 30, of Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Queens, N.Y., son of Dennis and Darlene Young. Surviving are: his fiancé, Amy Kulp; his children: Samantha and Ares; his parents of Scranton; his biological mother, Karen; and five sisters. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Overflow Church, Altoona. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.  sorgefuneralhome.com