All Obituaries

May 2, 1957 – Aug 10, 2022 William A. Fisher, 65, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday after an extended illness.  He was born in Salem, OH, son of the late Edgar and Sandra (Sparks) Fisher.  He first married Patty Edwards, who preceded him in death.  He then married Helen Price in 1981. Surviving are his wife of 41 years; four sons: Christopher of Smithton, John Haddock, James Haddock, and Joshua Haddock, all of Altoona; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a...

June 23, 1981 - Aug 9, 2022 Jason R. LeMaster, 41, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. He was born in Altoona, son of Clifford and Debbie (Stiver) LeMaster. Surviving are five children; his parents, of Altoona; a sister, Amanda LeMaster; two brothers: Kenneth (Jodie) and James (Brooke); his soulmate, Rena Hanik; two nieces; one nephew; and his best friend and fellow Marine, Vincent Maiaroto (Michelle) and their son. Jason graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1999. He served...

Aug 25, 1936 - Aug 8, 2022 Mary E. (Smith) Kirkham, 85, of Duncansville, passed away Monday. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Frank and Alma (Pollard) Smith. She married Paul D. Kirkham, who preceded her in death in 2016 after 54 years of marriage. Surviving are a daughter, Kamala Pielmeier (Scott); a son, Korry (Suzy); four grandchildren: Kelsy (Dylan), Connor (Emma), Kolby and Kaden; a sister: Roberta Heuston; and a brother, Tommy. She was preceded in death by four...

Nov 9, 1940 – Aug 8, 2022 Janet L. (Ickes) Martz, 81, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Mary (Dumbek) Ickes. Surviving are a son, Leroy of Hollidaysburg; and a sister, Loretta Stultz. All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc.  Interment at Blair Memorial Park.

July 19, 1949 – Aug 7, 2022 Malinda L. (Dollar) Csonka, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona, on her 51st wedding anniversary.  She was born in Cullman, AL, daughter of the late James E. and Icy Mae (Gaines) Dollar. Surviving are her husband, John Csonka; two sons: Jamie and wife Anna in NY, and Michael of Chambersburg; a grandson, Jason; and a cousin, Diane Davis and husband Donald. Malinda graduated from Cullman HS in 1968 and attended Jefferson State...

Feb 10, 1949 – Aug 2, 2022 Paulette J. Frederick, 73, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Marguerite (Weakland) Frederick. She married Louis A. Mollica on April 13, 1985. Surviving are her husband of 37 years; a son, David; two step-sons: John and Mike; four grandchildren; a great grandson; a sister, Bonnie; and two brothers: John and Gerald. PJ graduated from Penn State University with a Master’s in...

Aug 29, 1933 - July 28, 2022 Jay R. Butler, 88, of Roaring Spring, passed away Thursday at Cambria Care Center. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late Harvey and Pearle (Kennedy) Butler. He married Betty J. Parks, who preceded him in death in 2015.   Surviving are two daughters: LouAnn Brown and husband, Brian and Georgia Lee Lower and friend, Robin Salyards. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbi Jo in 1966 and siblings: Mae Fagans, Shirley Biddle, and Janet...

June 10, 1934 – July 28, 2022 Barbara Jane (Shetter) Cook, 88, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. She was born in Carlisle PA, daughter of the late Russell B. and Florence (Baker) Shetter. She is survived by her husband Roy E. Cook Jr.  They married February 6, 1954, after a five-year high school romance. She is also survived by a brother, E. Gene Shetter of Mount Holly Springs, PA; children: Russell of Colorado Springs, Patricia Eastep, (Ronald) of Lancaster Pa, J. Wesley...

Feb 16, 1931 - July 28, 2022 Charles R. Barroner, 91, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday. He was born in Frankstown, son of the late Harry E. and Mildred (Endres) Barroner. He married Betty L. Bradfield in 1952. Surviving are his wife of 69 years; two daughters: Carol Miller (Rick) and Lynette Miller (Rob); two sons: Denny (Patty) and Brad (Mary Lou); five grandchildren: Jason Ratchford, Roy Barroner, Megyn Barroner, Kylee Trotter, Colton Trotter; nine great-grandchildren: Melena...

July 18, 1974 – July 27, 2022 Jason P. Yoder, 48, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of Karen “Kay” (Replogle) Yoder. He married Kim Clark in 2003. Surviving are his wife of 19 years; a daughter, Megan; a son, Brody; and his mother, of Hollidaysburg. Jason graduated from Central High School in 1992. He was proprietor of Party Town & Novelty in Altoona.     Jason enjoyed...