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Altoona, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Donnis "Donna" M. Alwine

Donnis "Donna" M. Alwine

Sep 4, 2022

Donnis “Donna” M. Alwine, 89, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late William and Ada (Moffett) Kuhn. On July 1, 1950, she married Lorenz A. Alwine in Juniata. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2003. She is survived by four children: Carol Adams of Towson, MD, Timothy Alwine...

Diana Rose Bobak

Diana Rose Bobak

Sep 2, 2022

Diana Rose Bobak, 71, Northern Cambria, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Andrew and Eve (Bernecky) Bodnar. She is survived by a son, Justin Bobak and wife Vasanthi Sivaprakasam of Silver Spring, MD; a grandson, Karthik Bobak; siblings: James Bodnar of Altoona, John Bodnar of Cuba, NY, Tom Bodnar (Judy)...

Marla J Hammond

Marla J Hammond

Sep 1, 2022

Marla J. Hammond, 72, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lawrence and Verna (Reimer) Whitfield. On April 6, 1973, she married Thomas R. Hammond in Winchester, VA. In addition to her husband of 49 years, she is survived by two sons: Mark of Altoona and Matthew of...

Gladys E Henderson

Gladys E Henderson

Aug 26, 2022

Gladys E. Henderson, 91, Duncansville, passed away Friday morning at the Village at Morrisons Cove.

She was born in Long Island, NY, daughter of the late Bruce and Sarah (Mauk) Gates. She was twice married. She married David Henderson who preceded her in death in 1977. She later married James Mullen who also preceded her in death.

She is survived...

Michael Wayne Shelow

Michael Wayne Shelow

Aug 22, 2022

Michael Wayne Shelow, 58, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home.

He was born in Altoona, son of C. Wayne and stepmother, Diane Shelow and mother, Sharon (Love) Nordeen. On March 8, 1986, he married Brenda J. (Steele) Shelow at First Church of Christ in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 12, 2012.

In addition to his parents,...

Cheryl A. Ecker

Cheryl A. Ecker

Aug 18, 2022

Cheryl A. Ecker, 75, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James H., Sr. and Mary E. (Roberto) Walker. On October 2, 1976, she married Paul Rodger Ecker in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2019. Cheryl is survived by two daughters: Darla Wherry (Jeff) of...

Gerald A Walters

Gerald A Walters

Aug 11, 2022

Gerald A. (Jerry) Walters, 81, of Altoona, died Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at the VanZandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born June 17, 1941 in Altoona a son of the late Calvin Lee and Margaret Irene (Reese) Walters. He married Ruth White who preceded him in death on April 7, 1989. He is survived by one daughter, Susan...

William Michael Mayernick

William Michael Mayernick

Jul 26, 2022

William “Billy” Michael Mayernick, 95, Altoona, died at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Richard and Anna (Washchalk) Mayernick. On August 28, 1983, he married Mary Boonie at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata.

In addition to his wife, Mary of 39 years, he is survived by four step-daughters: Tammy (Steve)...

Gerald Ray Henry

Gerald Ray Henry

Jul 25, 2022

Gerald Ray “Butch/Jerry” Henry, 79, Altoona, stepped into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Samuel and Martha (Green) Henry. On October 13, 1962, he married Judy Hazlett.

In addition to his wife, Judy; he is survived three sons: Cliff and wife Maureen of Delta Junction, Alaska, Todd...

John P. Klingeman

John P. Klingeman

Jul 24, 2022

The Rev. John P. Klingeman, 82, passed into eternal life Sunday, July 24, at Guardian Healthcare in Altoona after an extended illness. Born in Warren, Ohio, on January 17, 1940, son of the late Navarre & Kathryn (Wilson) Klingeman, he married Judy DeGol in Winchester, Virginia, on June 22, 1983.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Caelan; son,...

Phyllis J. Robertson

Phyllis J. Robertson

Jul 22, 2022

Phyllis J. Robertson, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William P. and Edith (Merritts) Shannon. On July 8, 1955, she married Richard D. Robertson in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2017.

She is survived by two sons: Richard D. Robertson of Altoona and Phillip...

Jacqueline P. Victor

Jacqueline P. Victor

Jul 17, 2022

Jacqueline (“Jackie”) P. Victor, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Jackie was born on April 17, 1942 in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late John (“Jack”) and Gertrude (Bergstrom) Platt. In 1965, she married the love of her life, David J. Victor, who arrived in Heaven before her in 2003....

Linda McGinnis

Linda McGinnis

Jul 16, 2022

Linda L. McGinnis, 64, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday July 16, 2022.    She was born in Altoona, daughter of Robert and Shirley (Hecht) Murray.   She married her best friend and love of her life, Richard McGinnis in 1980. They were married for 42 years.    She is survived by her husband; two children: Melissa Carney...

Thomas P. Romanchock

Thomas P. Romanchock

Jul 15, 2022

Thomas Romanchock died peacefully in his sleep July 15, 2022 of terminal cancer. He Is survived by his youngest brother Jimmy Romanchock (Barbara), beloved girlfriend Barbara Clarkson, and his three children Deb Dellapena, Denise Barkus (Ken Barkus), and David Romanchock (Heidi Romanchock). He had the pleasure of enjoying five grandchildren; Roman and Dmitry Dellapena, and Reide, Kamren, and Faithe Barkus....

Kaye L. Griffith

Kaye L. Griffith

Jul 14, 2022

Kaye Louise Griffith, 77, of Altoona, died Thursday night, July 14, 2022, at her home.  She was born on March 8, 1945, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Elwood C. & Myra May (Bartley) James.  She married Willis A. Griffith, II, on June 29, 1968, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on September 20, 2020.

Surviving is her...

Delores B. Burket

Delores B. Burket

Jul 14, 2022

Delores B. Burket, 85, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona a daughter of James and Rose Marie (Roesch) McCreary. She married John A. (Jack) Burket on October 24, 1959, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband Jack, of more than 62 years, one son, Jeffrey A. Burket of Altoona, one...

Phillip A. Taylor

Phillip A. Taylor

Jul 9, 2022

Phillip A. Taylor, 87, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Orlando and Bessie (Weston) Phillip. On December 21, 1957, he married Marsha J. Taylor in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Marsha, of 64 years; he is survived by a son, Kirk D. Taylor (Donnie Kelley)...

Christopher Albert McConnell

Christopher Albert McConnell

Jul 3, 2022

Christopher Albert McConnell, 49, Altoona, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his residence, after a 10 month battle with cancer. He was born in State College, on September 3, 1972, a son of the late Stephen P. and Rosemary (Cataldo) McConnell. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He was married to Dorothy J. (Weidlich), on February...

Emma Grace Hall

Emma Grace Hall

Jul 2, 2022

Emma Grace Hall, 98, passed away Saturday night at Garvey Manor. She was born in Ashville, daughter of William and Rose (Rhoa) Gauntner, and grew up in Patton. She worked in Detroit and in Pittsburgh as a nanny for several years. She moved back to Patton and met the love of her life, Boyd V. Hall on May 10, 1941....

Ilene M. Barney

Ilene M. Barney

Jun 30, 2022

Ilene M. Barney, 75, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John E. and Helen (Gladis) Smith. On July 20, 1968, she married John F. Barney at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2019. Ilene is survived by a daughter-in-law, Angela Barney of...

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