All Obituaries

Brett Terrence Fowler 22, Gallitzin died April 22, 2019 in Gallitzin. Born October 4,1996 in Altoona the son of Terry and Sheila (Cox) Fowler. Preceded in death by his father on April 28, 2018, uncle Robert and his grandparents. Survived by his mother, brothers and sisters Corey, Serrin, Zane, Ty and Avery, nephew and niece, Drake and Caliber, uncles and aunts Peggy (Bobby) Carroll, Patsy Thomas, Joan Andrews, Connie Unverdorben, Lois (Gorm) Peters and Tom (Pam) Cox and numerous cousins....

Brianna E. “Breezy” Knopp 21, Gallitzin died April 22, 2019 in Gallitzin. Born November 8, 1997 in Johnstown the daughter of Mark and Malinda (Jarvie) Knopp. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents Thomas and Julie Jarvie and cousin PJ Taylor. Survived by her parents and sister Kassandra and brother Mark Jr. and paternal grandparents Ed and Gina (Shawley) Knopp and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Breezey loved her godchild -Levi, caring for people and animals. A 2016...

Lisa A. Pittenger 53, Gallitzin died April 18, 2019 at her home. Born January 20, 1966 in York daughter of the late Allen J. and Veree (Zimmerman) Pittenger.  Survived by her sisters and brothers, William Lentz, Donna Lentz, Robert Pittenger and Loretta Videon and numerous nieces and nephews. At the request of the deceased there will be no services. Arrangements by Gibbons Funeral Home, 301 Church Street, Gallitzin, PA 16641. gibbonsfunerals.com

Stephen “Scott” Plunkett, 49, Gallitzin died April 6, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born March 21, 1970 in Altoona the son of Joseph L. Sr. and Shirley A. (Malone) Plunkett. Preceded in death by his father on August 26, 2003, brother Samuel on March 7, 2017 and an infant brother Douglas James. Survived by his mother, brother Joseph Jr. (Laura) and sister Nancy (Joe) Glasgow, nieces and nephews, Paula (Jeff) Powless, Brian (Alison) Plunkett, Melanie Plunkett, Adam (Beth) Glasgow, Matt...

Mary Catherine Reed 81, Gallitzin died April 4, 2019 at the home of her daughter Regina Risban. Born January 7, 1938 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Wahl) Becher. Preceded in death by her husband Francis on July 3, 2005 and brothers John and Robert. Survived by her children; Regina (Jim) Risban, George (Susan Kochara), Carol (Joe) Hollen and Gerald “Jerry”, grandchildren, James Jr. “JJ and wife Christiana Hill, Nancy Risban, Cory (Lauren), Nathan,...

Mary Ann Mack 66, Ashville died March 26, 2019 at Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg. Born May 16, 1952 in Altoona the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Maloney) Mack. Survived by brother, Ronald and wife Leona, sisters, Lois Richardson, and Connie Seiler and husband Pat, 1 niece, 6 nephews, 9 great-nieces and 6 great-nephews. Retired from Hollidaysburg Veterans Home in Human Resources. Mary Ann enjoyed cooking and reading, Taught CCD at St. Joseph in Coupon and was a collection counter...

Catherine H. Burgan 101, Sankertown died March 23, 2019 at her home. Born Sept. 23, 1917 in Altoona the daughter of the late Anthony & Helen (Albright) Biseli.. Preceded in death by her husband Richard Sr. on May 20, 1989, sons, Richard Jr., Michael and Leonard and daughter Jacqueline Stock. Survived by children, Jean Oakes, Sylvia Knipple, Alan (Sunny), Roger (Debbie), Frances Walsh and Kevin, daughters-in-law, Debbie, Elaine and Audrey Burgan and son-in-law Paul Stock, 55...

Vincent J. “Vinny” Palko 21, Altoona died March 21,2019 in Altoona. Born December 16, 1997 in Altoona the son of Brian and Jill (Geisbrecht) Palko. Survived by his father of Altoona, his mother with whom her resided, brothers Luke (Alyssa) Geisbrecht and daughter Savannah, Brian and sister Hannah, grandparents, Rodger and Nancy Palko and Joan Geisbrecht  and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A 2016 graduate of Altoona High School. Private services will be held at the...

Timothy A. Cogan Sr. 66, Cresson died March 19, 2019 at UPMC Altoona. Born January 2, 1953 in Loretto the son of the late Paul “Bill” and Lucy (Colian) Cogan. Survived by a sister Diana L. (Gary) Weaver and brother Paul Jr. (Marilyn) both of Cresson, fiance Cindy Smith of Cresson nephews and niece, James (Ali) Sutton, Mathew Sutton, Paul W. III (Kristen), Gina (Mark) Snyder and John (Jamie), great-nieces and nephews, Elle and Emme Myers, Chase and Sammy Sutton, Ava, Paul W. IV...

Randy L. Pupo 39, Cresson died March 18, 2019 at home. Born October 23, 1979 in Altoona the son of Samuel J. and Paulette (Wahl) Pupo. Preceded in death by his mother on Jan. 20, 2001. Survived by his father of Cresson a sister, Christine (Aaron) Lidwell of Ashville, niece, Briana Lidwell and Jaden Lidwell of Ashville and a uncle Tony Wahl – Ashville. Worked as a welder for Curry Rail Services. Randy enjoyed video’s, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. A private committal...