All Obituaries

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...

 Timothy J. McCartney, 69, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack and Roslyn (Moran) McCartney.   He later married Carol Harten.  Tim is survived by his loving wife, Carol; a stepdaughter, Diane Marlowe; and two stepsons: Tony Marlowe and Chris Randisi; four brothers: Jeff, Steve, Gary, and his twin, Tom McCartney; and a sister, Bonnie (McCartney) Robison.   Tim was a part of the...

  William C. Hauser July 25, 1950 - May 26, 2023 William C. Hauser, 72, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Lillian (Allen) Hauser. On Sept. 24, 2005 he married Elaine Fochler and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2015.  He is survived by his 3 loving daughters: Melissa (TJ) Keith, Jessica (Michael) Coon, and Jamie (Paul Mattern) Hauser; 6 grandchildren: Lydia and Marlee Baum, Max, Wyatt, and Abram Coon, and Kruz...

Darrell McKoy, 55, Altoona, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home. He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Ruth McKoy and Ronnie Wheaton. He is survived by a sister, Wanda McKoy, of Phila. and long time friend, Ramone Brown. Darrell was preceded in death by a brother, Wilbert E. McKoy. Darrell worked as a painter and laborer. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and 76ers fan. He was loved by so many that will miss him dearly. Friends will be received from 5pm until...

Craig A. “Poppi” McGeary, 55, Altoona, died unexpectedly in his family’s home on Saturday. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather, “Poppi.” He was born and raised in Altoona, and worked as a local garbage man for 20+ years at Scarangella Disposal. He was a hardworking man that loved his job and was loyal until his last day. Craig was preceded in death by his father and mother: Jake and Donna McGeary. He was one of six children and left...

Karen L. Sponsler, 67, Altoona passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Hazel (Sine) Sponsler. She is survived by a daughter, Joselynn (Joshua) Sponsler; two sons: Josiah Sponsler and Jarett (Shania) Sponsler; 7 grandchildren: Julian Sponsler, Hailee Sponsler, Lucy Damiano, Liam Wolf, Wyatt Sponsler, Kinlei Sponsler, Lexi Wolf, and baby boy, Levi Wolf, on the way; two sisters: Bonnie Shaner and Dora “Dorrie” Sponsler; 6...

Faye L. Neff, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bellefonte, daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Iddings) Heaton. She married Robert E. Neff on June 21, 1969. She is survived by a son, Robert E. Neff Jr.; a daughter, Misty Neff; three grandchildren: Kyle, Alyssa, and Riggs Neff; three great-grandchildren: Elliot, Colton, and Olivia. Faye was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing with her grandkids and watching cooking shows. Friends will be received from 4pm to...

Joyce E. Kipp, 94, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Wava (Shugarts) Rexford. She later married David L. Kipp and he preceded her in death in 1992. She is survived by a daughter, Sandra Kipp; a son, Harry Kipp; two grandchildren: Tyler and Ryan; and a sister-in-law, Tillie Rexford. Joyce was preceded in death by three sons, David Jr., George and Samuel; two sisters: Barbara Adams and Dorothy Buckles; and a brother, George...