All Obituaries

Jeffrey P. "Woodsy" Woods, 58, Altoona, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his residence. He was born November 1, 1959, in Altoona, son of John Patrick and June E. (Anderson) Woods. He married Tina M. Mountain. Surviving are his wife, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage; two daughters: Alison Woods-Auerbeck and husband, Tyler, of Pittsburgh and Andrea Boyles and husband, Thomas, of Altoona; a son Michael V. Turiano II of Altoona; six...

 Mark A. Lee, 56, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born October 15, 1961, in Altoona, son of the late John and Betty Mishler. He married Tammy (Zink) in 1988. Surviving are his wife of Altoona; daughters: Tiffany, Ashley, and Amanda; and sons: William and Bobby Zink; 20 grandchildren; and a brother, Richard. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2018, at Sorge Funeral Home...

Iska I. Chilcote, 64, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. She was born June 8, 1954, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  She married Frank D. Chilcote in 1974. Surviving are her husband; two daughters: Christine Fortunato and Amanda; three sons: Christian, Christopher and Creighton; 18 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Center City Church, 801 Pleasant...

Michael L. Feather Sr., 64, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his residence following a brief illness.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Homer S. and Pauline (Murphy) Feather. He married Evelyn (Butler) in 1976. Surviving are his wife of 41 years of Altoona; two children: Katy and Michael Jr., both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Jacob, Mikayla and Harlee; two sisters: Kathy Purdin and Pam Ott; and two brothers: Thomas and Dennis. Michael retired as a...

Elizabeth C. Fleck, 86, Duncansville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, June 9, 2018. She was born March 2, 1932, in Duncansville, daughter of the late Herbert and Lovetta (Nicodemus) Hammaker. She married Charles S. Fleck on April 7, 1953, in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are her husband, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage; three daughters: Cynthia Y. Hammel and Theresa A. Campbell, both of East Freedom, and Allyson D. Oppel and husband,...

Jeanne L. Shoop, 71, Hollidaysburg, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., for 35 years, passed away Satur­day June 9, 2018, at Presby­terian Village at Hollidays­burg. She was born October 24, 1946, in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late James W. and Lillian Florence (Shultz) Shoop. Surviving are two brothers: David W. and wife, Margie, of Hollidaysburg and James C. and wife, Darlene. She was a 1964 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Reading School of...

Regina J. Boland, 81, Hollidaysburg, died Monday morning, June 4, 2018 at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in East Freedom, daughter of the late Solon A. and Izola P. (Zeth) Hoover. She married Carl J. Boland and he preceded her in death on October 10, 2017, after sharing 55 years of marriage. Surviving are a son, Matthew and wife, Nicole, of Hollidaysburg; three grandsons: Eli, Trevor and Nathaniel; and a sister, Janet Greenleaf of Martinsburg. She...

E. Marlene Ling, 86, Altoona, died Sunday morning, June 3, 2018, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born October 26, 1931, in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul M. and Ethel M. (Keith) Kibler. She married Paul K. Ling on August 19, 1961, in Winchester, Va., and he died on her birthday, Oct. 26, 1993, after sharing 32 years of marriage. Surviving are two great-nieces; and one great-nephew. Marlene was a graduate of Gallitzin High School, Class of 1949,...

Joan C. (Casselberry) Nielsen, 72, Williamsburg, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born December 12, 1945, in Altoona, daughter of the late James E. and Mary M. (Kuhn) Casselberry. Surviving are four children: Dawn Hupp, Ann McPherson, Todd and Matthew; and four siblings: Susan, Gail, Pete and James. At Joan’s request, all services are private. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral...

Guy J. Luciano, 85, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1932, in Altoona, son of the late Guy A. and Rose (D’Augostino) Luciano. He married Joan (Georgiana) Davidson in 1958. Surviving are his wife of 59 years; three daughters: Joan Grassi, Anita Carvalho and Suzi Glass (Tony); 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two sisters: Jane Piccirilli and Rita Luciano; four brothers: Robert...