All Obituaries

Marjorie R. Mowery, 98, Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday at Garvey Manor. She was born in Glendale, daughter of the late Frank and Harriet (Hill) Gates. She is survived by three children: Robert W. (Anna) Mowery Jr, of Tishomingo, Okla., Suzanne Carter, of Altoona, and David Lee (fiance, Sue) Mowery, of Altoona ; nine grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and life-long friend, Elfreta Ellis. Marjorie was preceded in death by a son, John Mowery. Marjorie was a 1943 graduate of...

Rita Joanne Lastort, 82, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully at Trinity Grove in the early morning of June 30th, 2022. Rita was born in Detroit, MI, June 4, 1940 to the late Justine (Haines) and Charles Jarrett. Her family moved back to their Altoona, Pennsylvania roots, when Rita was 7. Rita is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph “JD” of 60 years. Surviving are her three children, Michael (Jan) of Takoma Park, MD, Renee Pennebacker (Paige) & Nicole Lee...

Heaven has gained another smiling soul. Christine Nora Liebal passed away at her home surrounded by love and prayers on June 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dorothy Liebal, brother Charles Liebal and sisters: Mary Liebal and Patsy (Jim) Snead. She is survived by her very special twin brother and wife, George and Jeanne Liebal, beloved (and perfect partner in crime) sister, Helen Liebal; cherished cousin, Mary McGregor (Ken) and dear sister in law, Carmella...

William A. “Bill” Gehringer, 84, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Reading, son of the late Clemonth P. and Anna (Dale) Gehringer. On July 4, 1959, Bill married Gloria M. Colabove.  Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years; two daughters, Andrea L. (Kevin) O’Grady and Annette L. (Randy) Reyer; a son, W. Alan (Vera) Gehringer; nine grandchildren: Jessica, Joshua, and Jake Reyer, Maximillian and Alexander Gehringer, Ryan, Ethan, Justin,...

Joanne E. ‘Chic’ Brown, 87, of Altoona, went home to be with God on Sunday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Servello) Ciccarella. Joanne married Kaye H. Brown in February 1954, and he passed away Sept. 6, 2020.  She is survived by a daughter, Bonne Kay Eger (Stephen); and granddaughter, Julia Joy Eger. Also surviving is a sister, Anna Priel (Junior); brothers, Donald and Richard Ciccarella (Linda); and several nieces and...

David A. BonGiorno, 55, of Altoona passed away unexpectedly at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Angelo and Carmela (Baldessaro) Bongiorno. Surviving are his daughter, Olivia BonGiorno; and a son, Anthony BonGiorno; and their mother, Laura Cole. David is also survived by three grandchildren: Giovanni, Marcello and Avonna BonGiorno; sisters, Kelly Pacifico and Teresa Webber (Larry); a brother, James BonGiorno (Kate); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Mary (Fornbacher) Netreba, 66, of North Carolina, passed away on June 7, 2022 at UPMC, Bedford. She was born on January 11, 1956 in Altoona to parents Edward J. Fornbacher and Reeda (Stehley) Fornbacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Donald, sister Ardale Shannon, and brothers Edward C. and Ernest. Surviving are her husband Jules Netreba, sister Mona (Kenneth) Streilein of Duncansville, and brother Gregory Fornbacher of Canoe Creek. She is also survived by a sister-in-law...

Michael A. “Mike” Mauk, 52, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday after an unexpected medical emergency at Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Fla. His wife was by his side. He was born in Altoona, the son of Michael and Carol Mauk. He graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1987. He then enlisted in the United States Navy. After fulfilling his Naval career, Michael went on to be a civilian contractor for the Department of Defense in Intelligence....

Ralph J. Schiappa, 88, Altoona, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Antoinette (Dibello) Schiappa. On Oct. 3, 1964, he married Jean L. Bracciale at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.   He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years; two nephews, Frank and Tommy Spallone; a niece, Tina Schiappa; and a sister-in-law, Pearl Schiappa.  Ralph was the last surviving relative of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by a...

Barry F. Singleton, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Fred and Muriel (Lewin) Singleton. He later married Mary J. Grindle. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; a daughter, Christine; and a sister, Nancy Provost, of N.C. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Diane Masnick, Carol Fuchs; and a brother-in-law, R. Thomas, whom he raised. Barry attended the NYC School of Design. He worked as an auto mechanic at...