Katherine G. “Kay” Roscia, 103, Altoona, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Tomeo) Bellacero. On Oct. 21, 1944, she married Frank Roscia, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2025. She is ...
Mark Leonard Watson, 57, of Big Island, Va., passed away Nov. 9, 2025. He was born in Altoona, a son of Leonard and Patricia Watson. He was a Cardiothoracic Surgical Physician Assistant at Centra Heart and Vascular Institute – Stroobants Cardiovascular. Mark served our country in the ...
Paul A. Bozella, 74, of Cresson, passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Alfred P. and Alice O. (Kosko) Bozella. Surviving are his wife, Devorah (Trembach) Bozella, to whom he was married for 52 years; and children: Paul David (Tara), Matthew and Kristin ...
William H. Edwards, 87, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Violet Edwards. He married Barbara Laird in 1985. Surviving are his wife of 41 years; daughters: Regina Lee (Will), Cheryl Edwards (Walt) and Sherry Edwards; sons: William (Cheryl), Jason (Karen), Mike (Tammy) and Sean (Vanessa); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters: Rhonda “Red” Reed and Billi Jo Edwards. Bill enjoyed playing the bass guitar and singing in bands. Cremation services by Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
Joseph Friedenberger, 89, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Casper and Theresa (Gramhellar) Friedenberger. He married Regina Gority on Dec. 26, 1959. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2025, after ...
Roger L. Hoover Jr., 76, of Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Roger L. Sr. and Lillian (Downing) Hoover. He married Cathy Mannino on Dec. 19, 1970, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. ...
