All Obituaries

Nick G. Kush 69 Gallitzin died October 24,2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born April 11, 1951 in New York, New York the son of the late George Kush. Survived by his wife the former Lois A. Litzinger whom he married Dec. 13, 1980a son, Nikolai, daughter Stacey (Jerry) Davis, grandson Stephen (Kelly) Sargent and great granddaughter, Jade. Worked as an EMT for many years for the Gallitzin Ambulance Service also did transport work for Med Van. A Life Member of the Gallitzin Fire Company and served as...

Brother Damien Koehler, T.O.R., 72, member of the Third Order Regular Franciscans, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Saint Francis Friary at Mt. Assisi, Loretto, PA after a brief illness. Born on June 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and given the name William Robert Koehler, Jr., he was one of five children of the late William Robert and Florence Marie (Wilde) Koehler. After attending junior high in Massapequa, N.Y. where he grew up,...

Robert J. “Murph” Stevens a resident of Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona formerly of Cresson died October 20, 2020 at the center. Born April 20, 1935 in Lilly the son of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Moyer) Stevens. Preceded in death by his wife the former Sylvia A. Cox on July 8, 2003, sons, Robert E. and Randal, brothers Francis “Futz”, Ronald and sister Janet. Survived by daughter Kimberly, grandchildren, Kristen, Kelsey, Blake and Sean and 7...

Anna J. McCarty 87, Lilly died October 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born August 18, 1933 in Dunlo the daughter of the late Anthony and Sadie (Santini) Funari. Preceded in death by her husband, James on April 3, 1984, brothers, Frank, and Fred, sister Violet and husband Jack Russian, brothers-in-law, Jerome Behe and William McCoy, and a special friend and travel companion Robert Law. Survived by her children, James (Terri), Tim (Jane) and Becky (Keith) Leap and grandson...

Donald Yogus 71, of Gallitzin died October 10,2020 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Born February 3, 1949 in Gallitzin the son of the late John and Mary (Lescznski) Yogus. Preceded in death by his twin brother Rev. Ronald Yogus on March 9, 2005. Survived by his sister Jean Kent and his brother Patrick (Diana) and numerous nieces and nephews. Worked for Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railroads. An Army Vietnam Veteran. A 1967 graduate of Penn Cambria High School. Member of the Gallitzin American...

Mary H. Zabinsky 91, Gallitzin died September 30, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Mary and Doug Trexler who lovingly cared for her. Born February 7, 1929 in Tunnelhill the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Krzyston) Owcarz. Preceded in death by her husband Michael J. Sr. on August 2, 2010, daughter-in-law Cathy Zabinsky, sons-in-law Terry Yartin and Jack Cooper, sisters Nellie McKeown, Caroline Hyland, brothers, John, Walter, Frank, Michael “Mickey”, Stanley,...

Patricia A.”Pattie” Cullen 76 Altoona died September 5, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born November 27,1943 in Altoona the daughter of George Mace. Preceded in death by alive long companion Abraham Fletcher and a brother John David Mace. Survived by her son and his wife Shane and Cheri Cullen, grandchildren, Deanna Thomas (Matt), Shannon Cullen (Ben) and Vanessa Tachiqun (Alex), great-grandchildren Jeremy, David, Luke, Ethan, Sofia, Lily, Daniel, Quinna and Isabelle. Last member of her...

Mary P. Marlett 91, Cresson died September 2, 2020 at Maybrook Hill Rehabilitation Center. Born June 14,1929 in Ashville the daughter of Joseph and Walburga (Stoy) Marlett. Preceded in death by brother Merle and sisters, Rose Marie Voss, and Regina Billetdeaux. Survived by sisters, Margaret Marlett and Orvita Darcy and numerous nieces and nephews, Mary served as a sacristan in the Catholic Church. Graduate of Mount Aloysius High School in 1948. Mary enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cleaning...

Evelyn G. Urbanek 91, Coupon died September 1, 2020 at UPMC Altoona. Born September 14,1928 in Juniata the daughter of the late Gennaro and Giuseppina (Maitino) Misciagna. Preceded in death by her husband Clair Sr. whom she married May 21, 1949 and died on April 15, 2003, sisters Esther Dorazio, Josephine Haselbarth, and Edith Altiero, brothers Michael, John, Chet, Jerry, and Rocco Misciagna. Survived by her son Clair “Butch” wife Ronna Bernazzoli, grandson Jason and wife Megan...

Helen S.”Shorty” Beck 77, Loretto passed away August 21, 2020 at her home. Born January 13, 1943 in Loretto, Helen was the daughter of the late Francis and Louise (Yeckley) VanNest. Preceded in death by a daughter Patsy Ellis on November 30, 2015, grandson Bryan Beck on October 21,2006, brothers John and Howard and sister Mary. Survived by her beloved husband Albert whom she married on May 2, 1959, children, Robin (Bob) Lee, Rodney (Christina), Paula Beck, and Glenn (Kimberly),...