All Obituaries

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,...

Donald E. “Duck” Green Jr. 67 St. Benedict formerly of Bellwood died May 18, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born February 10, 1951 in Bellwood the son of the late Donald E. Sr. and Betty J. (Murtiff) Green. Preceded in death by brothers Wayne and George and sisters, Dolly Leskowitz and Carol. Survived by sisters and brother; Donna (Jerry) Lee – Cresson, Karen Sue (Robert) Hammel – East Freedom, Mary Rhoades – Goose Creek, SC, Darryl Lee (Theresa) Green – Lemasters...

Robert E. “Bob” Jones 50, Gallitzin, passed away unexpectedly May 17, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 12, 1968 in Altoona the son of James C. Jr. and Theresa (Muriceak) Jones. Preceded in death by a daughter Kayla his father, in-laws Clair Jr. and Sally A. Conrad and a nieces Sarah Conrad. Survived by his wife the former Brenda Conrad whom he married Nov. 30, 1996 his mother of Gallitzin and these brothers and sisters; Christine Hoover (Paul Slonac), Debbie (Dave) Nileski; James...

Thomas P. Laino 59, Cresson, died May 14, 2018 at UPMC Altoona. Born July 24, 1958 in Altoona the son of the late Joseph A. and Gloria (McClure) Laino. Preceded in death by a nephew Dan Tutko and in-laws Dick and Gerry Buck. Survived by his wife the former Nancy Buck whom he married December 5, 1981 at St. Patrick’s Church, Gallitzin and these children; Rebecca (Ted) Schaffer – Columbus, OH; Stephanie (Zachary) Michael – Pittsburgh and Richard (Katelyn Clark) –...

Fr. Gervase Cain, T.O.R.,86, of the Third Order Regular Franciscans of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died May 12, 2018, at St. Francis Friary, Loretto after an illness. Born June 17, 1931 in Export son of the late Howard and Mary (Martinsek) Cain. and given the name Joseph Howard when baptized at Most Holy Sacrament Church, Greensburg, PA on July 5, 1931. He attended grade school in Export and graduated high school from St. Francis Preparatory School, Spring Grove, in...