All Obituaries

Sept 25, 1947 – Oct 13, 2021 Thomas L. Ross Sr., 74, of Clearville, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard W. and Shirley (Parsons) Ross. He married Linda L. Spencer in 1966, she preceded him in death in 2014. Surviving are two daughters: Michelle Ross of East Freedom and Kelly Oshea of Altoona; a son, Thomas L. Jr. of Williamsburg; five grandchildren: Chelsea, Nicole, Shannon, Skylar, and Thomas L. III; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers: David...

Oct 7, 1955 – Oct 12, 2021 Daniel W. Walk Sr., 66 of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday at his residence after a brief illness.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late David Walk and Jean E. (Harbaugh).  He married Patricia Robertson in 1974. Surviving are his wife of 47 years; a daughter, Danicia Walk and husband Taven Hinish of Duncansville; four sons: Daniel Jr. of Hollidaysburg, Patrick and wife Megan of Roaring Spring, Douglas and wife Shawna of Elizabethtown, Paul...

Dec 28, 1941 – Oct 12, 2021 Judy A. (Benton) McConnell, 79, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Claar) Benton. She married John W. McConnell in 1960, he preceded her in death in 2017. Surviving are a daughter, Julie Davis; a son, John and wife, Betty, all of Duncansville; three grandsons: Brent, Joshua, and Garren; a great-granddaughter, Deerin; a sister, Mary Leap; and a nephew, Joe. She...

September 15, 1952 – October 09, 2021 The family of Edward J. Detwiler, of Altoona, PA is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 69, Saturday afternoon, October 09, 2021, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones, after an extended illness with lung cancer. Ed was born September 15, 1952 in Altoona, the son of the late Robert and Alma (Ratchford) Detwiler.  He married Sandra (Rhodes) Reifsteck December 24, 1997 after 15 years of courtship.  Together, they...

Feb 11, 1922 – Oct 7, 2021 Dorothy I. (Shaffer) Anderson, 99, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at Hillview Healthcare.  She was born in Bedford, daughter of the late Quincy and Mary Jane (Crawford) Shaffer.  She married James E. Anderson, who preceded her in death in 1994. Surviving are three sons: David (Ginny) in NC, Thomas (Kippie) in NJ, and Richard (Claudia) of Hollidaysburg; four grandchildren: Amy Lynn, Rebecca, Julie, and Brent; and 11...

Feb 26, 1949 – Oct 6, 2021 Susan I. (Weyant) Leberfinger, 72, of Bedford, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was born in Frankstown, daughter of the late Clara Shoenfelt. Surviving are two daughters: Helen Rebecca Hockenberry (Chad) and Malinda Leberfinger; two sons: William Leberfinger and David L. Grimm II; thirteen grandchildren: Candice, Britany, Belinda, Matt, Joe, Renee, Tiffany, Richelle, Chelsea, Corey, Tori, Ashley, and David III; twelve...

Aug 1, 1929 – Oct 6, 2021 Martin E. Ulicne Jr., 92, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Vestaburg, son of the late Martin E. Sr. and Anne (Sargot) Ulicne. Surviving are his wife of 70 years, Frances; six children: Susan (John), John (Debra), Barbara (Rob), Nancy (Frank), David (LuAnne), and Tom (Diane); numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Martin III; a daughter, Marian; and a...

Regina Marie “Jeanie” (Weible) Steiner went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday.  She was born in Duncansville, the daughter of Philip and Gertrude (Barrett) Weible. She graduated from Hollidaysburg High School.  On December 1, 1946, she married Peter F. Steiner whom she met while working at Boyer Candy Factory in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Jeanie displayed the heart of a servant, lovingly caring for everyone she met, but especially devoted to...

Mar 24, 1943 – Oct 4, 2021 Judith A. (Mulhollen) Parsons, 78, of Geesytown, formerly of Blue Knob, passed away Monday at her residence. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (O’Donnell) Mulhollen. Surviving are her husband, Greg; a daughter, Tracy Summers (Michael) of Altoona; and a son, David Gropelli (Theresa) of Duncansville.  She was preceded in death by a son, Chuckie in 1973. Judy enjoyed traveling, long rides, bingo, using the computer,...

April 29, 1960 – Sept 29, 2021 Jeffrey A. McClure, 61, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Dolores (Brubaker) McClure. Surviving are a son, Travis and wife Tracy of Altoona; a granddaughter, Jade; three brothers: Michael, Kevin, and Randy, all of Altoona.  He was preceded in death by a son, Chad, in 2021. Jeffrey graduated from Altoona High School in 1978 and worked for the Altoona School District as a...