All Obituaries

Joseph F. Kochara 82, Gallitzin died September 27, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born September 10, 1940, in Gallitzin the son of the late John and Eileen (Chirdon) Kochara. Preceded in death by brothers, Daniel “Dink,” John, Mark, and infant brother George and infant sister Eileen.. Survived by his children, Linda (Wayne) Hippo, Michael (Shirley Watt), George, and Jim (Lesley Marshall), grandchildren, Stephanie (Jonathan) Onorato, Lauren Hippo, Adam (fiance...

John “Jack” Calandra, Country Club Road, Cresson passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2022. Born December 30, 1931, in Cresson, he was the son of the late Mary (Mucci) and Frank Calandra senior. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty-six years, Genevieve “Jenny” (Hart) who died October 26, 2021; and his brother Frank Calandra Jr. who passed away on September 16, 2022.  He is survived by his six children: MaryAnn Shaw (Walter Shaw),...

James “Jimmy” Templon 85 Loretto died September 19, 2022, at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. Born December 16, 1936, in Cresson the son of the late Harry and Evelyn (Shiber) Templon. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert, and John. Survived by his former wife Pauline Petyak, children, Bonnie (Shawn) Hrzic, Mark (Mary), Timothy (Carmen) Scott (Anne) and Aimee Dantos, grandchildren, Heather, Shaun (Casey), Justine (Jon) Smith, Taylor (Bill) Franz, Patrick, Joseph, Hannah, Corbin,...

Karen M. Crilley 64 Gallitzin died August 29, 2022, at her home. Born December 21, 1957, in Altoona the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gloria (Stoskey) Crilley. Preceded in death by her brother, Joseph “Rusty” Crilley on July 13, 2015, nephew Michael on August 6, 2000, and aunt and uncle Yvonne and Leon Madey. Survived by a niece Kristen (David) Palermo and a sister-in-law Leigh Crilley, her pets Bluie and Socks and special friends Peggy Hertal and Tracy (Dan) McMullen. Former...

Stacy A. “BoBo” Hughes 45, Altoona formerly of Gallitzin died August 22, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born February 22, 1977, in Altoona the daughter of Dorothy Hughes. Survived by her mother, brother Timothy (Abby McConnell), sister, Sally Hughes nieces and nephews, Nicholas, Jordan, Tyler Hughes, Nevaeh Yohn, Amber and Paul II Kline, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and a special friend Bev Andrews. A 1998 graduate of Penn Cambria High School. BoBo enjoyed playing with her stuffed...

Jessica L. “Jess” Depto- Myers 44, Patton died August 19.022 at her home. Born February 18, 1978, in Spangler the daughter of Angela and Randy Fels. Survived by her fiance Angelo Pompa, children Alivia B. Pompa, Gemma A. Pompa and Chase M. Yeoman, her parents, sister, Annie (Mike) Depto, Joseph Fels, Raysha Siefret and Courtney (Tom) Whiteford, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great aunts, and uncles Robert (Ruth) Depto, Ray (Connie) Stollings and James (Diana) Stollings. A...

Shirley J. Knee 81 Duncansville formerly of Gallitzin died August 15, 2022, at UPMC Altoona. Born September 25, 1940, in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Ophelia (Keever) Stanley. Preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Brinzey and brothers Thomas “Lefty” and Donald. Survived by her husband of 59 years Charles J. Knee whom she married August 3, 1963, at St. Patrick Church, daughter Dr. Alicia Knee and son Darryl (Shannon) Knee, grandchildren, Lucas, Lydia,...

Christopher W. “Dauber” Cox 45, Gallitzin died August 12, 2022, at his parents’ home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 2, 1976, in Altoona the son of Richard and Joann (Johnson) Cox. Preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts Val and Karen and Uncle Joe Basile. Survived by his wife the former Jennifer Lynch, whom he married September 25,2004 at St. Demetrius Church, Gallitzin, daughters Avery and Serenity, parents and a sister...

Theresa L. Billings 74 Tustin, CA formerly of Gallitzin died August 7, 2022, in California at her home. Born December 17, 1947, in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Tutko) Beck. Survived by her husband Adam whom she married March 10, 1973, at St. Patrick Church, Gallitzin, a son Joshua (Lena), sisters Helen (Tom) Mandichak and Mary Margaret Weise and brother Robert (Joyce) Beck and her dog Nikki whom she enjoyed taking daily walks with and numerous nieces, nephews and great...

James “Butch” Clossin Jr. 63 Palm Springs, CA formerly of Gallitzin died August 7, 2022, in New Mexico. Born June 17, 1959, in Altoona the son of James Sr and Sara (Harker) Clossin. Preceded in death by a brother-in-law Joseph Lidwell. Survived by his husband, Ryan Tinn, parents, sisters and brothers, Lynne Lidwell, Peggy (Chuck) Templon, Thomas (Arla) Clossin and Lisa (Joel) Vinglas, sister-in-law Karen Tinn and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. Worked as a...