Pearl J. Port, age 64, of Altoona, was welcomed to her eternal home Monday morning, September 20, 2021. She was born January 29, 1957 in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles Wm. and Rosie (Yon) Port. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Rhone and two grandchildren: Aiden and Nathaniel Gregg, all of Altoona; and brothers: Richard, Benny Sr., and Dave Sr. She was preceded in death by siblings: Connie Zimmerman, Bonnie Coudriet, Donna Pospisil, Anna Shaw, Grace Miller, John, Frank, Robert,...

Mark D. Coho, age 64, of Gallitzin, formerly of Lakemont, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. He was born August 14, 1957 in Altoona, a son of Charles Edward and Eva Loretta (Lanzendorfer) Coho. Surviving are his parents, Ed and Eva; three siblings: Donald Edward (Debra) Coho, Jennifer Lynn (Dennis) Eger, and Stephanie Ann (Lee) Maurer; his nieces, whom he adored: Danielle (James Spencer), and Alyssa and Carly Maurer; and uncles and aunts: Melvin “Skip” (Glenda)...

Timothy J. McCloskey, age 65, of Richmond, TX, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Galveston Hospital, TX. He was born March 21, 1956 in Altoona, PA, a son of Paul J. McCloskey and Ruth A. (Geibel) Rumbaugh. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Ellen (Riner), whom he married on May 29, 1976 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Patton, PA; two sons: Timothy, Jr. (Melissa Roxberry) of West Sunbury, PA and Matthew of San Antonio, TX; and four granddaughters: Brittany, Savanna, McKenzie, and...

Virginia L. (Morgan) Staniszewski, age 70, of Cross Keys, Duncansville, passed on to be with the Lord, and family and friends on Wednesday morning, September 15, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. She was born December 5, 1950 in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Elizabeth L. (Chamberlain) Morgan and the late Orville W. Morgan. She married the late Stephen E. Staniszewski on Aug. 31, 1968 in Lynnfield, Pa. Surviving are her mother; a daughter, Stephanie J. Kanach of Duncansville; two sons: Stephen...

Patty L. Shaw, age 87, of Garden Heights, Altoona, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. She was born December 20, 1933 in Geeseytown, a daughter of the late Charles and Belva M. (Hewitt) Deprez. Surviving are three children: Debra Hill of Pittsburgh, Patti O’Connell of Duncansville, and Michael Shaw of West Virginia; 8 grandchildren: Krystal Pelkofer, Stephanie Hill, Lauren Hill, Arron Salisbury, Macie O’Connell, Jennifer Blanchard,...

Eunice G. Weaver, age 89, of Newry, died Sunday evening, August 29, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1932 in Newry, a daughter of the late Kenneth M. and Julia E. (Duganne) Berkey. She married Thomas E. Weaver, Sr. on June 30, 1951 at St. Patrick’s Church, Newry. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1997. Surviving are five daughters: Cathy Mastropasqua of Duncansville, Julie “Pixie” Weaver of Duncansville,...

Nina Kelley, age 97, of Duncansville, died Friday afternoon, August 20, 2021 at her residence, after an extended illness. She was born January 22, 1924 in Naples, Italy, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Erminia (Trombetta) Aiardo. She married Ralph E. Kelley on March 31, 1946 in Naples, Italy. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1998. Surviving are three children: James M. Kelley (Barbara) of Sacramento, CA, Leo E. Kelley (Barbara) of Bartlett, TN, and Vivian Romberger (Michael) of Leander,...

Shirley Ann Romani, age 79, of Hollidaysburg, died peacefully Saturday evening. August 14, 2021, at Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, with her family by her side. She was born August 12, 1942 at home in Puzzletown, a daughter of the late Leo F. and Ruth N. (Schilling) Lanzendorfer. She was the loving wife of Lawrence J. Romani, whom she married on July 3, 1966 at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Duncansville. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Jessica A. Zearfaus (Mark); 6 grandchildren: Macy,...

Jean (Bish) Anderson, age 86, a resident of the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, went home to live eternally with her Lord and Savior on Monday after a long illness.  Born in Greensburg, PA to the late John M. and Nellie (Horne) Bish, Jean lived most of her life in Westmoreland County, in the areas around Greensburg and Apollo. Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don; older brothers Bruce (Vivian) and Jack (Doris), and by her older sisters: Alice (Johnny)...

Larry E. Hammaker, age 55, of Duncansville, died Sunday evening, July 18, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness. He was born September 27, 1965 in Altoona, a son of the late Edward H. and Shirley M. (Cox) Hammaker. He married Theresa A. "Terri" Beam on Oct. 17, 1992 in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Terri; three siblings: Vicki Steinbugl (Dennis) of Duncansville, Charles Hammaker (Donna) of Huntgindon, and Paula Jean "PJ" Caputo...