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James E Frederick Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
James E. Frederick, Sr., 92, of Altoona, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Helen (Speck) Frederick. He married Anna M. Nagle, who preceded him in death July 22, 1996. He then married Thelma Smith, who preceded him in death in 1999.
Surviving are his children: Helen Frederick, Cindy Frederick,...
William E McLaughlin
Nov 11, 2024
William E. "Old Bill" McLaughlin, 92, Tyrone, died Monday morning, November 11, 2024, at The Preserve at Cedarwood, Tyrone. He was born June 4, 1932, in Altoona, a son of the late William E. & Helen O. (Isenberg) McLaughlin. He married Winifred M. (Winnie) Kennedy on August 19, 1960, in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on April 29,...
Robert James Graffius II
Nov 10, 2024
Robert James Graffius, II, 73, Altoona, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born March 14, 1951, in Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA. He married Pamela Keiper on April 9, 1986, in Virginia Beach, VA.
Surviving is his wife, Pamela, five children, 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one sister, one brother and his dog, Cody. He was preceded in...
Virginia Chipperfield
Nov 9, 2024
Virgnia May (Piper) Chipperfield, 82, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 9, 2024, from her home. She was born November 14, 1941, in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late A. Blair Piper and Rozella (McCoy) Piper. She married Charles Richard Chipperfield, Jr., on October 29, 1960, in Duncansville, PA.
Surviving is her husband, Charles, of more than...
Gail L Plouse
Nov 3, 2024
Gail L. Plouse, 57, of Juniata Gap, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Howard L. & Wanda Marie (Salsgiver) Harber. She married Robert Lee Plouse on December 22, 1990, in Altoona.
Surviving is her husband, two sons; Daniel Harber and Robert Plouse, II, all of Altoona, two brothers; William Harber(Roxene)...
S. Jean Pittman
Oct 30, 2024
Sara “Jean” Pittman, 100, of Altoona, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Hollidaysburg, PA, to the late Harry W. and Mary Ann (Benton) Crain.
Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James E. Pittman, who passed away on December 19, 2004, and her daughter, Karen...
Antoinette Arrow
Oct 22, 2024
Antoinette Arrow, 79, Altoona, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born August 31, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Shindle) DiFiore. She married Charles V. Arrow, Sr., who preceded her in death on January 1, 2023.
Surviving are three children, Rena Frederick and her partner Michael Lombardo, Charles Vincent Arrow, Jr.,...
Laurie Jo Dey
Oct 22, 2024
Laurie Jo Dey, 77, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home. She was born in Lock Haven, daughter of the late Charles R. and Elanor L. (Sauers) Burd.
Surviving is her daughter, Laulena Y. Leighty (Erik) of Williamsburg; three grandchildren: Tarynn Friedenberger (Christopher) of Altoona, Tambri Klein (Matthew) of Altoona and Tanner Snyder of Munster; and great-grandchildren: Hayden, Hailey, Hadley, Natalia,...
M Gene McClellan
Oct 21, 2024
M. Gene McClellan, 92, passed away on October 21 , 2024, at Presbyterian Village Of Hollidaysburg.
He was born at home in Juniata Gap Altoona on February 29,
1932, a son of the late Robert K McClellan and Margaret (Smith) McClellan. On August 11, 1956 he married his soul mate Hester Zoe Robison.
Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years. Also,...
Charon K Clabaugh
Oct 20, 2024
Charon K. (Ramsey) Clabaugh, 76, Altoona, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1948, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elder D. Ramsey and Esther B. (Peterman) Ramsey. She married Gary Clabaugh on April 30, 2011, in Altoona.
Surviving is her husband, Gary, two daughters, Tracey (George) Stiffler and husband Frederick of Altoona,...
Ruth A Korman
Oct 19, 2024
Ruth A. Korman, 74, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Alberta (Garman) Gray. She married Gene B. Korman, Sr., on March 15, 2008, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2024.
Ruth is survived by one...
Patricia L. Robinson
Oct 15, 2024
Patricia L. “Patti” (Riley) Robinson, 72, Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday, at her residence after a three year battle with Sarcoma cancer.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and P. Joyce Riley.
On May 16, 1981, she married Lawrence P. Robinson at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are her husband; her beloved daughter, Dawn L. (Marc) Abraham of...
Robert R. Barr
Oct 14, 2024
Robert R. Barr, 90, of Altoona, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at his home following a brief illness.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clyde H. and Mary Irene (Thomas) Barr. He married Donna M. Noll on June 26, 1953, in Winchester, VA.
Bob retired from ConRail as a clerk. He had served in the U.S. Navy...
Gregory Blair
Oct 13, 2024
Gregory R. Blair, 77, Claysburg, died Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1947, in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Belva (Brown) Blair. He married Sandra Smith August 27, 1966, in Claysburg.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra, of 58 years, two sons; Jeffrey (Lisa), of Roaring Spring, Michael (Shelly) of Claysburg, two daughters;...
Doris Bearr
Oct 11, 2024
Doris Bearr was born Oct. 11, 1930, in Altoona, the daughter of Homer Joseph and Jessie Mildred (Lafferty) Bearr. She died at home on Oct. 11, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 94. Doris grew up in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1948.
Following graduation, Doris started working at the Altoona Mirror in the Classified Department....
Dorsey L Shaw
Oct 11, 2024
Dorsey L. Shaw, 88, of Altoona, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 29, 1936, in Tyrone, PA, a son of the late Eugene Kenneth and Mary (Decker) Shaw. He married Joyce Cowher on June 6, 1959, in Tyrone, PA.
Surviving is his wife, Joyce, of 65 years, one son, Jeff Shaw...
Chester Deremer
Oct 8, 2024
Chester W. Deremer, 77, Altoona, died October 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born 0n November 26, 1946, in Saxton, PA, a son of the late Mearl and Dorothy (Reed) Deremer. He married Judith A. Quarello on January 28, 1967 in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Judith, of 57 years, one granddaughter, Maranda (Deremer} Caporuscio and husband Jordan of Altoona, a...
Raymond L. Ramey
Oct 5, 2024
Raymond Lloyd Ramey, 79, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born October 3, 1945, in Altoona, son of the late Lloyd L. and Maude L. (Shope) Ramey.
He is survived by a cousin, Jeanie {Ferguson} McMinn and husband Jim McMinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Cecelia Walinsky and brother, Orville Ramey.
He was a...
Marianne R. Iacovella
Sep 30, 2024
Marianne R. Iacovella, 69, Altoona, died Monday, September 30, 2024, at UPMC-Altoona.
She was born January 18, 1955, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles and Cecile (Woodcock) McMasters. She married Michael S. Iacovella.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Ivanna Iacovella and two grandchildren, Lillyona and Bentley Iacovella, all of Altoona.
During her working years she worked in the laundry department...
A. Lucille Davis
Sep 25, 2024
Agnes Lucille “Lucy” Davis, 92, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 25, 2024.
She was born in Alverda, PA , daughter of the late Raymond and Wilda Duriez.
She married James N. Davis on February 18, 1952 in Barnesboro, PA. He proceeded her in death on April 22, 1992. They were married for 40 years.
She...
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