All Obituaries

Betty A. McDowell, 95, Altoona, passed away Sunday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bellefonte, PA, daughter of the late Charles E. and Edith (Corman) Pennington. She later married Charles R. McDowell Sr. and he preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by two daughters: Marsha (Gary) Johnson and Tracy Novack; 5 grandchildren: Jason (Sasha) Potter, James (Lindsey) Novack, Tyler (Daniel Adams) Novack, Matt (Christina) Johnson and Lori (Joe) Stuby; 8...

Wayne E. “Jingles” Ingold, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona on July 4, 1941, son of the late Elmer and Ruth Ingold. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Starlith Elaine (Patterson) Ingold, whom he married on March 30, 1968. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Bob) LaMark; a son, Shawn (Ami) Ingold; 5 grandchildren: Tristan, Nathan, Tanner, Cooper and Berkley; and a brother, William Ingold. Wayne was a...

Sandra B. McFarland, 79, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona on Dec. 8, 1944. She is survived by a daughter, Tamra Knisely; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren: Alexis, Michael and Marisah; and 2 great-great grandchildren: Gianella and Aleerah. Sandra was preceded in death by one brother. Sandra enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and being with her great-great grandchildren. At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Arrangements are...

Our brother Jimmy passed away at his home in Altoona. Jimmy was born and raised in Niagara Falls NY, son of the late James Cole and Florence (Reese). After high school, he enlisted as a Marine, where he served in Vietnam with distinction, being the recipient of multiple medals and Purple Hearts. Jimmy was a nearly 50 year proud member of the Animals M.C. He enjoyed being with his brothers, motorcycles, fishing, and telling everyone how to do things. He is survived by his club brothers and...

Rona R. Eardley, 90, Altoona, passed away Monday at Maybrook Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Sandy Ridge, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Barnett) Schroeder. She later married Thomas H. Eardley and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia R. Noel; a son, Gerald J. Nedimeyer; two step-daughters: Nancy (Michael) Nagle and Caroline (Victor) Lingenfelter; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Rona was preceded in death by an...

Hazel Quarello, 92, Lilly, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Martha’s Manor in Lilly. She was born in Altoona, and raised by Alice Vipond. She later married Leo F. Quarello Sr. who preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are five children: Tim Quarello, Cindy Quarello, Linda Quarello, Jeff Quarello and Dennis Quarello; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Leo Jr.; and a sister,...

Shannon M. Duffey, 31, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Connie (Keefer) Lantz and Kirk Duffey.  She is survived by her beautiful, and love of her life, daughter, Amira; her step-father, Robert Lantz; a brother, Ryan (Cristina) Duffey; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Sally Keefer, of LeMoyne; and her loving dog, Jackson. Shannon was a 2010 graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School and a later graduate of The American Musical and...

Virginia F. Baldassarre, 85, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Midtown Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russell and Alverta (Darr) Worthy. She later married Rudolph G. Baldassarre at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on July 24, 2013. She is survived by 4 sons: Leonard R. Baldassare, of Birmingham and Michael J. Baldassarre, Rodney L. Baldassarre, and Alfred B. Baldassarre, all of Altoona; 4 grandchildren:...

Joan D. Thompson, 91, Hollidaysburg, passed away Monday at Garvey Manor. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Millard and Violet (Fern) Matthew. She later married George R. Thompson and he preceded her in death in 2014. She is survived by a daughter, Andrea (Joe) Reffner; two sons: Robert (Dona) Thompson and Darin Thompson; 6 grandchildren: Michael (Jennifer) Reffner, Jennifer (Bill) Reffner, Stephanie Thompson, Nicole Thompson, Heather (Larry) Cramer, and Jessica Gates; 3...

Ruth A. Patterson March 14, 1926 – June 29, 2023 Ruth A. Patterson, 97, Altoona, peacefully passed away Thursday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Joseph and Della (Miller) Shoenfelt. She later married Robert Patterson and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1994. She is survived by two daughters: Sandra Patterson and Marsha (Neil) Glass; and two granddaughters: Bobbie (William) Weyandt and Lisa Ann...