Doris J. “Jo-Anne” Giordano, 97, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Shellenberger) Whitehead. She was twice married, first to John Timothy Fitzgerald, who passed away ...
JoAnn M. Ligda, 94, Northern Cambria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Patton, the daughter of Lawrence and Martha (Rudolph) Hoover. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Edward J. Ligda, who died ...
Dean A. Camerer, 44, of James Creek, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Sharon and James Hess and Dwayne and Michelle Camerer. Surviving are his grandmother, Barbara Hamer Knisely; sisters, Deanna Hall and Emily Wyant; his nieces and nephews; stepbrothers, Jimmy and Brad Hess; many aunts and uncles, including Lisa Moore (Wayne); and cousins, Landi Vollkommer and Brandi Smith. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Samuel Hamer and Larry and Mary Camerer. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad ...
Tammy J. Dean, 61, of Warriors Mark, passed away Saturday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Donald Edward Sr. and Shirley Jean (Robinson) Dean. She is survived by her daughter, Mackenzie (Cameron) Parson of Tyrone; granddaughter, Sunnie Parson; brothers, Edward Lee Dean of ...
Clinton E. “Clint” Leipold, 59, of Altoona, passed away Feb. 2, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Marks Catholic Church, 416 Sixth Ave., Altoona, with the Rev. Nelson Javier TOR, celebrant. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements were provided by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.
Joanne M. Lingenfelter, 95, passed away Saturday. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Smith) Pleacher. She is survived by her brother, Russell Pleacher; her children, Roger Lingenfelter (Terri) and Judy Barnowsky (John); her grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by siblings: Ruth, Mildred, Edna Pearl and Charles “Smokey.” Joanne had a caring heart and was quick to help wherever needed. She will be remembered fondly and will be deeply missed. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by The Good Funeral ...
