All Obituaries

Florence M. Kowalczyk 73, St. Augustine, FL formerly of Gallitzin died December 6, 2019 in St. Augustine. Born October 28,1946 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Philip and Florence (Olson) Archey. Survived by her husband Ronald whom she married Oct. 29, 1966 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gallitzin, son Ronald Jr. and wife Teresa, daughter Kim and husband Mark Decker, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister Phyllis husband Tom Kippeny and brother Michael wife Amy Archey, in laws,...

Francis “Futz” Stevens 87, Gallitzin died December 5, 2019 at his home. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 pm Monday at Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church Street, Gallitzin followed by Funeral Mass at 10 am Tuesday at St. Demetrius Catholic Church, Gallitzin. Full obit Sunday’s paper.

Vernon J. Ocilka 70, Gallitzin died December 4, 2019 at his home. Born September 4, 1949 in Gallitzin the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Mastalski) Ocilka. Preceded in death by his sister Darlene Mahalko on June 18, 2010 and her husband Ed. Survived by his Fiance Debbie Husick a nephew and his wife Todd and Renee Mahalko and their daughter Sydney, an aunt and numerous cousins also his beloved dogs Otis and Daisy. Vernon worked for 17 years at Beth Mine 33, Ebensburg on Gallitzin Tunnels...

Daniel A. “Buzz” Eichenlaub 43 Gallitzin lost his battle with drug addiction on November 27, 2019 at home. Born August 7, 1976 in Altoona the son of Lorrie (Eichenlaub) Kratzer. Preceded in death by grandmother Shirley Eichenlaub and Uncle Peter “Gump” Eichenlaub. Survived by sons Marcus and Landon, mother and stepfather Lorrie and Dino Kratzer, brother Jason McClellan, stepsister, Amy McClellan and stepbrother John Kratzer, Grandfather Alan “Pete”...

Francis J. “Frank” Becher 84 a resident of Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg formerly of Gallitzin died November 22, 2019 at the center. Born October 12, 1935 in Gallitzin the son of the late John and Agnes (Wahl) Becher. Preceded in death by brothers John and Robert and sister Mary Catherine Reed. Survived by brother Edward “Sluggo” and Margaret Becher and sister Elizabeth Solarz, 2 sisters-in-law, Edna Becher and Edna Becher and numerous nieces and nephews. Frank...

 Rick Moyer 59, Gallitzin died on his birthday, November 13, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 13, 1960 in Altoona the son of the late Robert W. and Rosemarie (Brannan) Moyer. Preceded in death by a brother Ted on Jan. 2, 1989. Survived by a brother Faber, nephew Brodi (Alex) Mechuta and their daughter Ella. Also close friends Lisa and Dave Modico and their children, Mary Kate and Joe, also uncles, aunts, and cousins. Worked as a milkman for Valewood Dairy. A 1979 graduate of Bishop...

Moyer, Rick 59, Gallitzin died on his birthday, November 13, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 13, 1960 in Altoona the son of the late Robert W. and Rosemarie (Brannan) Moyer. Preceded in death by a brother Ted on Jan. 2, 1989. Survived by a brother Faber, nephew Brodi (Alex) Mechuta and their daughter Ella. Also close friends Lisa and Dave Modico and their children, Mary Kate and Joe, also uncles, aunts, and cousins. Worked as a milkman for Valewood Dairy. A 1979 graduate of Bishop...

Ronald J. Lupinetti 82, Gallitzin died November 12, 2019 at UPMC Mercy- Pittsburgh. Born October 21, 1937 in Altoona the son of the late Pasquale and Vincenza (Impullitti) Lupinetti. Preceded in death by a daughter Melissa, brothers Anthony, James and Richard and sister Valia. Survived by his wife of 52 years the former Esther M. Baker whom he married July 27, 1967 at St. Patrick Church, Gallitzin and daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Victor Regan, two grandsons, Alec and Anthony,...

Ann Marie “Annie” (Novak) Yartin, 90, Gallitzin, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019. She was born on Feb 10, 1929 in Gallitzin, the daughter of John and Cecelia (Ulmanek) Novak.  On June 4, 1949 she married Pete A. Yartin at St. Mary Catholic Church Gallitizn, by Fr. John Chraca.  Pete’s death on Oct 23, 2014, ended a union of 65 years. Ann is survived by 2 daughters:  Marilyn (Eugene) Myers, Gallitzin, and Jo Anne (Michael) Leap of Collegeville. ...

Raymond W. “Buck” Seymour 75 Cresson died November 2, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 21, 1944 in Altoona the son of the late Paul and Rita (Washington) Seymour. Preceded in death by a brother David. Survived by his wife Susan and children, David, Mark (Fiance Micah Leonard), and Kayla (Fiance Jason Varner), grandchildren Trinity, Autumn, Adalynn, Ember, Aleah, Venus and Phoenix, also brothers, Paul and James (Patty), sisters Alice (Ed) Weiland, Mary, Patti (Rich Duron)...