Louise M. Gioiosa, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ludwig and Magdalina (Heiss) Maierhofer. She married Victor A. “Tony” Gioiosa on Sept. 27, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Tony preceded her in death on Jan. 9, ...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Suzanne Hawk, who left us peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 85. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, Suzanne touched countless lives with her warmth, grace, and unwavering dedication to ...
Rachel Susan (Harshman) Wiggins, Latrobe, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was raised in Tipton. She later moved to Texas, where she met the love of her life, Brandon Wiggins, and they were blessed with the births of their daughter, Dakota, and son, ...
Alice M. Anders, 71, of East Freedom, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roger and Alberta Lanzendorfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary; and siblings: Nancy Ake, Elaine Oakes, David, Michael Sr. and Linda Lanzendorfer. Surviving are children: Lisa Brode, Crystal Marlin, Angel and Dwayne Anders; grandchildren; and siblings: Sandy Hodge, Brenda Salyards, Jim, Jerry and Roger Lanzendorfer Jr. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A funeral service will be held at ...
C. Eric Closson, 72, of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday evening surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late J. Merle and Ella Marie (Herncane) Closson and biological mother, Esther Closson. On Feb. 8, ...
Rick L. “JR” Dobson Jr., 45, of Altoona, passed away Thursday at Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in Altoona, a son of Barbara A. “Robin” (Bender) Dobson and the late Rick L. Dobson Sr. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a brother, Bradley S. Dobson (Rebecca) of Altoona, and their daughter, Scarlett; and numerous extended family and friends. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. with Pastor Jeremiah Baker officiating. In lieu of flowers, ...
