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William Campbell
Oct 16, 2021
William "Bill" R. Campbell, age 90, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Altoona, died on October 16, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Born August 18, 1931, in Altoona, a son of the late William M. and Esther C. (McConahy) Campbell William is survived by his siblings, Bernard "Bernie" Campbell (Dolores), Alice C. Swab (Ted), and Laura Jean McKinney (Wilbur), Sister-in-law,...
Paul Andrew Wombacher
Oct 14, 2021
Paul “Huck” Andrew Wombacher, 58, Altoona, died Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Barry Wombacher Sr. and Esther (Erickson) Wombacher Surviving are a daughter, Sarah Friedenberger of San Diego, Calif.;, 10 siblings: Deborah K. (Dan) Long of Hollidaysburg, Barry H. Wombacher Jr. of Altoona, Cindy L. Hughes of Altoona, John J. Hann of Altoona, Kathy M....
Randall J. Caldwell
Oct 11, 2021
Randall J. Caldwell, 60, Altoona, passed away Monday at his home.
He was born in Connellsville, PA, son of Baxter and Patricia (Burnworth) Caldwell.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by 4 siblings: James B. Caldwell of Monte Rio, CA, Leigh Ann Bowser (Dale) of Altoona, Tracy Jo Beere (Ken) of Orangeville, and Dwight Gray of State College.
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Robert A. McConnell
Oct 4, 2021
Robert A. McConnell, 83, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Cumberland, MD, son of the late Melvin and Mary Elva (Nee) McConnell. On October 5, 1958, he married May E. Temple in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, May, of 63 years, he is survived by a daughter, Tammy Otto of Bellwood; three...
Eric Jason Hazlett, Sr.
Oct 3, 2021
Eric Jason Hazlett, Sr., 56, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of John, Sr. and Alma Darlene (Grove) Hazlett. In addition to his parents, John and Alma; he is survived by five children: Summer Johnson, Joshua Lego (Brenda), Jacob Lego (Deanna), Krystal Hazlett, and Eric Hazlett, Jr.; two grandchildren: Jace and Cadence Lego;...
Elaine Susan Grimes
Oct 2, 2021
Elaine Susan Grimes, 75, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter the late Jack and Helen Sharbaugh. Elaine is survived by two sons: Brent and Brandon Grimes; six grandchildren: Zoie, Josie, Bentley, Paisley, Oakley, and Kinsley; four great grandchildren: Silas, Asa, Wyatt, and Temperance; and a niece and nephew: Greg and Jenny. She served...
Nancy J. James
Oct 2, 2021
Nancy J. James, 67, Altoona, with her husband by her side, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William Arthur, II and Shirley (Winters) Grove. On June 28, 1975, she married Donald C. James in Altoona.
In addition to her husband, Donald, of 46...
Terry Vandrew
Sep 30, 2021
Terry Lee Vandrew, 83, of Allardt, Tennessee, former longtime resident of Altoona, Pennsylvania went home to be with His Lord and Savior on September 30, 2021, after a brief illness.
He was born in Altoona, PA March 2, 1938, to Daniel Charles and Gladys Lillian Vandrew (Musser) who preceded him in death. Additionally, Terry was preceded in death by his...
Raellen K. Feather
Sep 27, 2021
Raellen K. Feather, 78, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy A. and Olive K. (Smith) Feather. She is survived by two sisters: Pearl “Sue” Colyer and Mona M. Feather; and numerous nieces and nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews. Also survived by a special friend,...
Ronald E Long
Sep 26, 2021
Ronald E. (Ron) Long, 84, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, September 26, 2021, at UPMC-Altoona Hospital.
He was born December 29, 1936 in Altoona, a son of the late C. Edward and Grace H. (Nothnagle) Long and on November 20, 1959 at Trinity United Church of Christ in Altoona he married Shirley J. Helsel.
Surviving are...
Betty J. Young
Sep 24, 2021
Betty J. Young, 93, Duncansville, passed away Friday, at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late Roy Wagner and Margaret (Bousum) Lang. On August 2, 1954, she married Donald R. Young in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2000. Surviving are sons: Kenneth E....
Marian L. Grove
Sep 19, 2021
Mrs. Marian Louise Grove, 93, of Middletown, PA passed away Sunday evening at Frey Village. She was the daughter of the late August John Schillig and Ruth B. (Swayne) Schillig of Altoona, PA.
Marian retired after 36 years from the Hershey Chocolate Company. She was a 1946 graduate of the former John Harris High School. She was a member of...
Margaretann Cherry
Sep 17, 2021
Margaretann Cherry, 79, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Allegheny General West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on September 21, 1941, in New York, a daughter of Mae Lloyd and on May 15, 1966, at the First Church of Christ, Altoona, she married Chester Earl Cherry who preceded her in death...
Florence Marjorie Nail
Sep 16, 2021
Florence Marjorie Nail, 85, Duncansville, formerly of Ocean Pines, MD and Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry and Louise (Carter) Carney. On April 15, 1989, she married James R. Nail.
In addition to her husband, James, of 32 years, she is survived by two step sons: Steven...
Ralph H. Hoffman
Sep 11, 2021
Ralph H. Hoffman, 91, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late Henry G. and Irene (Kline) Hoffman. On October 4, 1950, he married Mary L. Nedimyer at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona. She preceded him in death on May 21, 1995. Ralph is survived by a...
John Raymond Carnill
Sep 7, 2021
John Raymond Carnill, “Butch”, 83, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Clarance and Viola Marie (Dalby) Carnill. John is survived by his wife, Mary Jean of Altoona; two daughters: Carol Riggleman and Karen Hamilton, both of Altoona; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and four sisters: Peggy...
Edward Wayne Ryan, IV
Sep 5, 2021
Edward Walter Ryan, IV
March 7, 1978 -- September 5, 2021
Edward Walter Ryan, IV, 43 of Altoona, formerly of Waynesboro, PA, died Sunday morning at the VanZandt VA Medical Center after a two year battle with cancer.
He was born in Frederick, MD, a son of Edward Walter Ryan, III and Julia Jane (Williams) Ryan.
Surviving...
William W. Hutchison
Aug 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of William W. Hutchison “Bill” of Hollidaysburg, PA, on August 31, 2021. Bill was born February 25,1936 in Bellefonte, PA, the son of A. Witt and Clair M. (Homan) Hutchison. Bill graduated from State College High School, Class of 1954, and earned his BS in Chemistry from The Pennsylvania...
Mona M. Porta
Aug 30, 2021
Mona M. Porta, 89, formerly of Hollidaysburg, passed into eternal life on Monday at Epworth Manor, following a short illness. She was born in Port Matilda, a daughter of the late Sherman John and Nora Mae (Auker) Fink. She married Raymond A. Porta, Jr., on October 4, 1952, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on August 20, 1990....
Aaron "Bud" W. Adams
Aug 27, 2021
Aaron “Bud” W. Adams, 81 of Altoona died Friday evening at his home.
He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Frederick) Adams. He married the love of his life, Elaine J. Carothers on December 16, 1961. They have been married 59 years.
Surviving are his wife, his daughter Sherry (Keith) Friebolin of Hamburg and his...
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