All Obituaries

Sharon L. (Walters) McIntyre, 55, of Duncansville, died Thursday at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald L. and Mary Jane (Crawford) Walters. She married Richard "Rick" McIntyre in 1987. Surviving are: her husband of 32 years; a daughter, Miranda, at home; three sisters: Linda George and Brenda Prosser, both of Duncansville, and Diane White of Altoona; four brothers: Ronald in Ohio, Kevin of Pittsburgh, Brian of Hollidaysburg,...

Carl R. Whiteman, 85, Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of Roberta Dively who died when he was a child. He was raised by the late Carl and Catherine Meller. He married Ruth F. Davison in 1975, and she preceded him in death in 2013. Surviving are two sons: Robert R. of Cresson, and John R. and wife, Laura, in Florida; and a grandson, Alex. Carl served in the U.S. Navy during multiple campaigns. He retired...

Wilbur F. Amigh Sr., 91, of Lakemont, died Saturday at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Nanty Glo, son of the late John and Ethel (Lee) Amigh. He married Sara J. Hewitt in 1947 and she preceded him in death in 1992. Surviving are: his daughters: Beverly J. Aungst of Lakemont and Marjorie A. Ansman of Altoona; six grandchildren: Natalie, Joe Jr., Kimberly, Bobbi Jo, Billy, and Amber; five great-grandchildren: Dustin, Jillian, Brandon, Dillan, and Meredith; a brother, Sheldon...

Edward C. Eger Sr., 86, Duncansville, died Sunday at his residence.  He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth (Slage) Eger. He married June T. Smith in 1953. Surviving are his wife of 66 years; a daughter, Jeanette Muir and husband, Kent, of Duncansville; four sons: Edward Jr. and wife, Sue, of Hollidaysburg, Daniel of Roaring Spring, Stephen and wife, Bonnie, of Altoona, and Barry of Cresson; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara McCoy;...

Donald E. Chilcote, 91, of Johnstown, passed away Thursday at Richland Woods Assisted Living. He was born in Alexandria, Pa., son of the late Emory and Frances (Grove) Chilcote. He married Aline Rankin, who preceded him in death. Surviving are a daughter, Tamie, and husband, Sukanto Sinha, in California; a son, Bret, and wife, Shelia, of Johnstown; three grandsons, four great-grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Mitchel and husband, Wayne, of Alexandria; and a special friend, Leona Granville of...

Robert F. Chesney, 86, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles F. and Queen (Dunlap) Chesney. He married Shirley M. Burd in 1956, and she preceded him in death in 2016. Surviving are two daughters: Cindy Hussain and Judy Weaver and husband, Timothy; four grandchildren: Luis, Yasmeen, Syed and Christopher; a great-grandson, Abdul-Rahman; a brother, John; a sister-in-law, Cora Chesney; and nieces and nephews. There will be no public service....

Anna B. (Salyards) White, 87, Altoona, died Tuesday at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Leopold) Salyards.  Surviving are two sons: Timothy and wife, Debbie, of Altoona, and Donald and wife, Sherry, of Fallentimber; many grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Stevens of Hollidaysburg; and a brother, Robert of Martinsburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia, in 2010; and a son, Gary, in...

Shirley J. (Kaufman) Zeek, 89, Duncansville, died Friday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born at home in Cross Keys, daughter of the late David A. and Elvaline (Brubaker) Kaufman. She married James S. Zeek in 1957. He preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are four sons: David J. and Bob L. of Hollidaysburg, Richard E. and wife, Rebecca, of Duncansville and Dewey and wife, Deb, of Altoona; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Jane Kaufman of...

Myrle J. Baum Jr., 76, Blue Knob, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Myrle Sr. and Winifred (Hart) Baum. Surviving are a daughter, Kelley, in Florida, a son, Brian and wife, Karen, of Duncansville, and their mother, Connie Hilling, in Florida; a son, Jodie and fiancee, Fara, and his mother, Eileen McEldowney, all of Altoona; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Judi Adams of Altoona; and special friend, Polly Heap. He was preceded in...

Desmond T. Lutz, 37, Altoona, died Monday.  He was born in Florida, son of William H. and Amy (Weston) Lutz. Surviving are two sons: Logan and Jude, both at home; his parents of Altoona; his grandmother, Betty Stacey of Hollidaysburg; a sister, Tessa Weston of Altoona; a brother, Jeremiah in Virginia; a niece and nephews. He was a former SSGT in the U.S. Air Force, and served during Iraq and Afghanistan.  Desmond enjoyed comic books.  A memorial service will be held at...