All Obituaries

  Fr. Patrick George, T.O.R., 89, formerly Fr. Isadore, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died early Saturday morning, June 30, at St. Francis Friary-Mt. Assisi, Loretto.  He was born on May 9, 1929, in Pitcairn and was the son of the late James & Loretta (Kintz) George.   He was Baptized at St. Michael Church, Pitcairn on May 29, 1929.   He attended Patton Township Elementary School and graduated from...

Patrick R. Barlick 73 Lilly died June 30, 2018 at James E. VanZandt Medical Center, Altoona. Born April 13, 1945 in Benscreek the son of the late John T. and Marian (Cassidy) Barlick. Preceded in death by brother Jack. Survived by his children, Jessica (Troy) Walk – Tyrone and Ian (Sarah) Lilly, grandchildren, Tanner, Tucker and Adrieyn Walk and Karter and Mason Barlick, brother of Eileen Sweeney -Johnstown, Ronald (Jane) Roaring Springs, Maureen (David) Kelly – Napierville, IL...

Fred J. Buzzella Jr. “Jr. or Bugsy” 88 of Gallitzin died June 26, 2018 at his home. Born December 3, 1929 in Gallitzin the son of the late Fred J. Sr. and Lucy (Aveni) Buzzella. Preceded in death by his wife the former Linda Gibson on Nov. 29, 2015, granddaughter Michaela Gil on Dec. 19, 2000, a sister Nancy Carmosino and brothers-in-law, Ron Rickens and Charles Gibson. Survived by his children, Fred III married to Dalann Williams – Hollidaysburg, Lisa married to Joseph...

Pearl Fishel 89, Gallitzin died June 24, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 18, 1928 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Andrew and Susan (Schoenfeld) Nickol. Preceded in death by sisters, Eleanor Wilson, Margaret Kozinski, Velda Parks, and Elaine, brothers, George, Robert, Andrew, John, Wayne, James, Loraine and Gary. Survived by her husband Howard whom she married October 15, 1962 and sons, Christian – Bellefonte, Timothy (Tracy) – Syracuse, NY and Eric – Altoona,...

Helen M. Madonna 77, Gallitzin died June 12, 2018 at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born April 14, 1941 in Altoona the daughter of the late William and Madeline (Boldizar) Troy. Preceded in death by her husband Francis J. on Jan. 14, 1988. Survived by children, Lisa (Gary) Lingafelt – Gallitzin and Robert (Tracey) – Cresson, grandchildren Nicholas, Tyler and Alexis Lingafelt, and Lauren, Mitchell and Jenna Madonna and great granddaughter Oaklyn, numerous sister and brother in...

Bro. James A. Boyle, T.O.R., 71, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died unexpectedly May 30, 2018 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh.   He resided at Queen of Peace Friary, Pittsburgh where he served in the ministry of prayer and temporalities.   He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 29, 1946 to James A. and Edith Marie (Bowes) Boyle. He was baptized at Holy Name Catholic Church on October 13,...

Timothy G. Clossin 70, Altoona died May 28, 2018 at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center, Altoona. Born December 1, 1947 in Gallitzin the son of the late George and Marie (Landers) Clossin. Preceded in death by brothers, Albert and David and sisters Nancy Dashner and Agnes. Survived by his wife the former Mary Ann Bukowski whom he married Jan. 8, 1970 and these children, Tammy Young – Cresson, Timothy . (Gina) – Altoona, Tara (Leo) Long – Hollidaysburg and Travis – at...

Mary Margaret “Mag” Boldizar 82 Gallitzin died May 26, 2018 at Amber Hills, Ebensburg. Born Nov. 16, 1935 in Loretto the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Olson) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her husband George W. on Feb. 28, 2016 and brothers, William and James. Survived by her children; George (Karen) – Lititz, Rose (Bernard) Taddei – Gallitzin, Jeff – Gallitzin, Mark (Julie) – Lancaster and Julie Eastbourn – Coalport, grandchildren, Meredith...

Karen A. (Felus) McCosar 45, Hollidaysburg died May 24, 2018 at her home. Born Sept 15, 1972 in Cheverly, MD the daughter of Bruno and Joann (Domino) Felus.Prededed in death by an infant daughter. Survived by her husband Timothy whom she married Feb. 5, 2004 and these children, Chancelor Little, Kade, Caleigh and Kiarra McCosar her parents, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A graduate of Hollidaysburg High School, Mount Aloysius College with a BA, and working on her master’s from...

Geraldine M. “Geri” Woleslagle, 59 Gallitzin passed peacefully after a courageous fight with brain cancer on. May 24, 2018 at her home. Born January 3, 1959 in Altoona the daughter of Francis and Mary (Larson) Stevens. Survived by her husband Robert “Jim” whom she married Sept. 19, 1981 and these children, Mark (Amanda) – Sidman, Michelle (John) White – Gallitzin, Amanda (Jesse) Bianconi – Ashville,  grandchildren, Zachary, Maheana, Ariella,...