All Obituaries

Dale A. Doran, age 66 of Altoona, died Thursday afternoon 05/25/2023 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona 05/16/1957 a son of the late Dale A. Doran Sr. and Patricia J. (Parks) Rutherford.  Surviving are sisters:  Colleen J. Maloney and Vicki (Sam) Quarello, brothers:  Robert (Jen) Rutherford and William Rutherford.  Dale was a self employed mechanic for Genesis Equipment.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.

John M. Zitsch, age 67, died Monday 05/22/2023 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona.  He was born in Altoona 06/22/1955, a son of the late William R. and Marden S. (Sipes) Zitsch.  He married Lisa A. Langenbacher who died 10/30/2018.  Surviving are a sister,  Vera M. (Bill) Boyles, nephews:  William Boyles and Robert (Michelle) Zitsch, nieces:  Lisa Schraff and Tammy Kissel.  John worked in maintenance at the mall and several...

Lonnie J. Pfahler, age 76 of Altoona, died Sunday morning 04/02/2023 at her son’s residence, Newark, Delaware.  She was born 01/23/1947 in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Winifred (Henry) Poorman.  On 09/30/1995 she married the late Donald Pfahler who passed away 11/21/2012.  Surviving are her son, Donald Pfahler (Rose) of Delaware, her daughter Beckey Smith of Delaware , five grandchildren:  Ashley of Altoona, Donald (Harley) of Delaware, Matthew...

Stacey Lynn Stein age 52 of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon 03/18/2023 at UPMC Altoona.  She was born in Altoona 10/25/1970, a daughter of the late Jay M. and Phyllis L. (Wyland) Poorman.  Surviving is a son, Zachary, a sister, Dawn R. (Tim) McCreary, and nieces:  Madison and Megan.  Stacey graduated from Altoona Area High School who worked at several Altoona area restaurants as a waitress.  She enjoyed spending time with people, gardening and antiquing.  At...

Elsie K. Wright, age 74 of Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon 02/08/2023 at UPMC Altoona after a extended illness.  She. Was born in Altoona 06/02/1948, a daughter of the late Leroy Schroth and Mary G. (Dively) Ingham.  Surviving are her husband, Richard Wright, daughters:  Karenlee,  Terry Jo, Tina Marie and Kimberly; several grandchildren; sisters:  Charolette Leaper, Elaine Kaye LeFevre and Anna Strasser; and a brother, Charles Dively.  Elsie had...

Daniel R. Langenbacher Sr., age 65 of Bellwood, died Wednesday afternoon 01/18/2023 at Hershey Medical Center.  He was born in Altoona 05/17/1957, a son of the late, Edgar L. and Betty J. (Fetterman) Langenbacher.  Danny married Paula A. Stonerook .  Surviving are his wife, three sons:  Daniel Jr. (Amy), Christopher Sr. (Cathy), and Justin Sr. (Dee Rhodes); two daughters:  Susan and Amiee Coccia; 28 grandchildren; brothers:  Michael and Ricky Langenbacher;...

Howard William Ross Jr., age 77 of Altoona died Friday evening 12/23/2022 at his residence.  Bill was born in Altoona, a son of the late Howard W. and Shirley L. (Parson) Ross Sr.  Surviving are sons:  Howard W. Ross III, Sean Christopher Ross Barronner and Joel Timothy Ross, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a  brother, David Lee Ross.  He was preceded in death by, his life companion, Roy E. Hanna, a brothers:   Edward...

David A. Gates Jr., age 43, of Altoona and State College, died Monday morning 12/19/2022 in State College, Pa.  Dave was born in Altoona, a son of David A. Gates Sr. and Estelle M. (Mills) Gate.  Surviving are his parents, and a sister, Dr. Sierra Kirsch.  Dave was a Air Force Veteran who was self employed as a painter.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.  

Rose M. Savine, age 90 of Altoona, died Saturday morning 12/03/2022 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Michael and Grace (Cenerari) Polignone.  Surviving are a son, Rober D. Savine, one grandchild, a sister, Janet Botteicher, a brother, Michael Polignone, and several nieces and nephews.  Rose retired from Sylvania as a welder.  She was a 1950 graduate of Altoona Area High School.  Rose was preceded in...

Jay M. Poorman, 80 of Altoona, died Friday morning 12/02/2022 at UPMC Altoona.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Bruce and Gladys Poorman.  Surviving are daughters: Dawn (Tim) McCreary and Stacy Stein: 3 grandchildren, sisters:  Carol Boor, Renee Figart and Sandy Lepore.  Jay retired as a truck driver from Drenning’s Company, Altoona.  At the request of the deceased there will be no public viewing or funeral service.  Internment in Blair Memorial Park,...