Thaddeus Thomas Kowalski, 80, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died in the early hours of Oct. 15, 2025, at UPMC Altoona. Ted was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester J. and Helena (Tomchek) Kowalski. Surviving are a brother, Paul (Emma) Kowalski; sister-in-law, Mary C. Kowalski; and ...
Susan N. Luebkert, of Heathsville, Va., peacefully passed away Tuesday in Richmond, Va., with family by her side. Known as “Susan,” “Sue,” “Grammie” or “Mimi,” she was 81 years old. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Martin Francis and Helene “Nellie” (Roebuck) ...
The Most Rev. Nicholas Polichnowski TOR, a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was called home to the Lord on Thursday at the age of 75. Father Nicholas was born in Bridgeville, Pa., and was preceded in death by his parents, ...
James M. Raihl, 50, of Altoona, passed away Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of James F. and Mary Raihl. Surviving are his parents; his wife, Jayme; two sons, Logen and James Raihl; stepson, Jaydon Cornelius; two brothers, Thomas and Robert; and by his mother-in-law, Gloria J. Cornelius. James was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Randy Cornelius. Arrangements are by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Drive, Altoona. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.
Anna Mae Ressler, 88, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday at Wexford Healthcare Center, Wexford. Anna was born in Ashville, daughter of the late Jerry and Marie (Gaunter) Ivory. Surviving are three sons: Mark Patrick Ressler and wife, Lori, of Aldie, Va., Eric Paul Ressler of Pittsburgh and Steven ...
Patty L. Rinker, 85, of Altoona, died early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. Surviving are her husband, William C. Rinker; three daughters: Patricia (Sam), Deborah and Edie (Mike); and five grandchildren: Brittany, Sadie, Cylyn, Iceis and Syrus. Private viewing will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no funeral service. Arrangements are by Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., Altoona.
