All Obituaries

Rosemarie Yahnert 68, Portage died May 28,2020 at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born March 20, 1952 in Johnstown the daughter of the late William and Ann (Bell) Eny. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred W. on April 1, 1999. Survived by her children William (Patricia), Timothy (Melony), Ernie and Amy, grandchildren, Kirk, Donna, and Isaac. Sister of Catherine, Francis, Michael, and Joseph. Rosemarie enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and flowers. Due to the COVID...

Marion C. Lacorato, 93, Altoona died peacefully at her home May 25,2020. Born June 22,1926 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Charles and Charlotte (Larson) Johnston. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph R. on December 17, 1990 and daughter-in-law the former Joanna (Reilly) Lacorato, brothers, Paul, Louis, Russell and Donald and sisters Pauline, Lillian, and Doris. Survived by her son Ralph (Judy) Lacorato and daughter Nancy (Steven) Thompson, 3 grandchildren Sam (Anneke) Lacorato, Rob...

Gilda D. Adams, Cresson went to join her heavenly family on May 24,2020. She married Joseph “Woody” Adams on August 5, 1950 and after 43 years of loving marriage “Woody” passed away on December 27, 1993, she is also preceded in death by sisters Mary Belmonte, Carrie Tiercave, Elizabeth Layman, Jane Adams, and Nina Rickens. Gilda is survived by her son Joseph A. married to Kay Elder, granddaughter and her husband Amanda Maria Adams and Spencer Rossman, great...

Sam Wilt 77, Altoona formerly of Gallitzin died May 14, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born Oct. 31, 1942 in Gallitzin son of the late Francis W. “Bud” and Edna (Howell) Wilt. Preceded in death by twin grandchildren, Charles and Samantha Wilt, brother, Francis Jr. (Bill), infant Donna, sisters, Marilyn Emala and April Billy. Nephews, Mark Emala, Bill Wilt and Curtis Wilt, brothers-in-law, Cletus Hufford, and Gerard “Bucky” Grabosky. Survived by his wife the former Virginia...

Charles “Chuck” Howsare 81 Duncansville formerly of Gallitzin died May 2, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born December 21, 1938 in Altoona the son of the late Eldon and Elizabeth Howsare. Preceded in death by his 1st wife the former Connie Cherico on March 22, 2000 and all his brothers and sisters. Survived by his daughter Lori and her daughter Lilith and numerous nieces, nephews and in laws.  Former member of the Gallitzin Fire Company. Worked as a truck driver for Romani...

Carole L. Mazzetti 78 Gallitzin died April 27, 2020 at her home. Born April 10, 1942 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late James H. and Alice (Nelson) Nicholson. Preceded in death by sisters, Irma Ruvola, Aileen Paulk and Roberta Rankin and brothers Allen and George. Survived by her husband Mario whom she married Sept. 10, 1960 in Gallitzin, children Kim (Damian) Wess, Gina Mazzetti, Anthony “Tony’ (Robin), Alice (Brooks) Clements and Nicholas (Hillary), grandchildren Lauren...

  H. Connell Lang (89 years old) Connie Lang was born on February 28, 1931 in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Mother – Helen Connell, Father – George M. Lang.  He married Joyce Skagerberg on June 16th, 1956. Loving and devoted father he is survived by his four children, H. Connell Jr., Denver, Colorado, Philip M. Lang, Oxford, Pennsylvania, Suzanne Lang, Hughesville, Maryland and Melissa Taylor (Glen Taylor husband), Denver, Colorado. Grandchildren; Calvin Lang, Steven Lang,...

Renee L.”Nay” (Miller) Scott, 43 Lilly died April 23,2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born October 4, 1976 in Altoona the daughter of Robert T. Jr. and Bonnie J. (Booterbaugh) Miller. Preceded in death by a brother Robert “Joe” on Oct. 10, 1998, grandparents, Robert & Virginia Miller and Donald and Mae Booterbaugh, aunt Mary Ann Plunkett and a cousin Heather Pierce. Survived by sons Kaiden and Conner, parents, brother Donny and wife Carrie and their...

Joseph Gilbert 55, Gallitzin died April 15, 2020 at his residence. Born October 17, 1964 in Goldsboro, NC the son of the late Reid H. and Elizabeth (Loudance) Gilbert. Survived by a brother and his wife Stephen and Cynthia Gilbert of Atlantic City, NJ, a niece Jennifer and her husband Adam Stich and their children Julia, Evan and Teegan. Joe worked as a chef at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg. Due to the covid-19 restrictions there will be no viewing or visitation. Committal will...

Marjorie J. “Margie” Marks 74 Gallitzin died April 6,2020 at home. Born August 24, 1945 in Gallitzin the daughter of the late Edward Sr. and Stella (Roles) Mulhern. Preceded in death by sisters Stella “Betty” Lee, Nancy Brown and Diane Summerville and brothers Edward “Ted” Mulhern and Patrick “Bun” Mulhern. Survived by her husband Harry of 56 years whom she married August 24, 1963 and children, Harry Jr. (Deborah) and Cheri Ann Cullen (Shane),...