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Albert A. Sinisi

Albert A. Sinisi, 87, of Altoona, passed away Thursday after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Albert was born in Altoona to late parents, Anna (Martino) and Donato Sinisi. He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Gelles; three grandchildren: Sheila, Stephanie and Mike Jr.; his siblings, Carmela Marin and James Sinisi; and many nieces and nephews. He was especially close to Daniel and Julie Seitz, who were his main caregivers. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sinisi; and brothers: Michael, Americo, George, Henry, Anthony and John Sinisi Sr. Albert worked for the ...

Jane I. Temple

Jane I. Temple, 74, of Tyrone, died Tuesday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Wilford Eugene and Iona Pearl (Colby) Temple. Surviving are daughters, Patricia Lee Lego (Joe) and Karen Temple; grandchildren, Anthony David Wiser (Kaycee) of Salix and Sarah A. Wiser of Tyrone; great-grandchildren, Raegan Wiser and Mason Wiser of Salix; a sister, Susan Morrisroe (Thomas) of Valparaiso, Ind.; and brother-in-law, Martin Wright of Manheim. She was preceded in death by her sister, Carolyn L. Wright. Jane was a 1969 ...

Edward B. ‘Bernie’ Yetsko Jr.

Edward B. “Bernie” Yetsko Jr., 90, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward B. Sr. and Mary (McKinney) Yetsko. Bernie married Rita Marie Besendorfer on May 12, 1956. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years; ...

Virginia Blanchard

Virginia Blanchard, 97, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Fords, N.J., to late parents, Marcel and Mary (Samsoe) Bonalsky. Virginia is survived by her son, Mark Blanchard, of Bay Shore, N.Y.; and two grand­children, Brandon and Christopher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Blanchard. All funeral services are private. Arrangements are by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.

Robert Donald ‘Bob’ Hostler

Robert Donald “Bob” Hostler, 81, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Altoona to late parents, Bernard Blair and Betty Emma (Nelson) Hostler. Bob graduated from Bellwood-Antis High School in 1962 and went on to proudly serve his country as an avionics technician in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. After the service, he moved to Baltimore, Md., where he joined AT&T. He enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program in 1970 and graduated from the program in 1974. Bob built a long career as an electrical technician and ...

Joseph S. Silverman MD

Joseph S. Silverman MD, of Altoona, died Wednesday after a brief illness. Dr. Silverman was born at the Altoona Hospital, son of Isaac and Rae (Saul) Silverman. He married Patricia Anne Kepner on March 11, 1961, at Temple Beth Israel, Altoona. He is survived by his wife and their three ...