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Norman Franklin Johns
May 22, 2021
Norman Franklin Johns, 47, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman F. Stotler, Sr. and Grace Veloz Johns. He is survived by a sister, Carole MacVicar of McKees Rocks. He was preceded in death by a brother, Nicholas Johns. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral...
Janet D. Fleck
May 20, 2021
Janet D. Fleck, 87, Duncansville, passed away Thursday morning at the Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bernard and Alma (Page) Kuhn. On Feburary 10, 1979, she married Norman “Bud” Fleck in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 21, 2009. She is survived by three sons: Dr. Robert Messner and wife...
Harry Raymond Benner
May 14, 2021
Harry Raymond “Micky” Benner, 76, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas Aaron and Helen Louise (Brown) Benner. He is survived by two brothers: Ron Benner and wife Gabriella Ann of Chambersburg, PA and Arthur Benner and wife Susan of Horn Town, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded...
Donna C. Deihl
May 13, 2021
Donna Hoffmaster Deihl, 72, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.
She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Marion and Louise (Bennett) Hoffmaster.
She is survived by her children: Sharon (Frank) Winrick, Christie (Heath) Ambrose, Nicole (Ricky) McConnell, Todd, Jr. (Miranda) McConnell, and Wesley (Melody) McConnell; ten grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
She...
Shawn Lee Ray
May 5, 2021
Shawn Lee Ray, 52, Tyrone, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Springfield, OH, son of Jerry Ray and Dorothy (Decker) Harper. On November 23, 1996, he married Tammy Lynn Yeager in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Tammy, of 25 years; he is survived by his parents, Dorothy Harper and husband George Hiram Harper;...
Harry E. Miller, Sr.
Apr 30, 2021
Harry Emerson Miller, Sr., 64, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth A. and Ruth M. (Stewart) Miller. On August 10, 2011, he married Carolyn Sue Miller. In addition to his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by a son, Harry E. Miller, Jr.; a daughter, Crystal D. (Ryan...
Darlene Joy Merritts
Apr 29, 2021
Darlene Joy (Diffenderfer) Merritts, 84, of Juniata Altoona passed away peacefully at Maybrook Rehabilitation Center in Altoona on Thursday April 29 2021. She was born on October 18, 1936 in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (Robinson) Diffenderfer. She married John Milton Merritts on September 27, 1958. He proceeded her in death in 2016. After a beautiful 57...
Doris May Jarrett
Apr 28, 2021
Doris May Jarrett, 83, Duncansville, passed away Wednesday morning at her home after a courageous battle with many illnesses. She was born in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late James and Helen (Weston) Phelan. On November 4, 1959, she married Charles D. Jarrett.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by three children: Pamela (Keith) Holland...
Lovell Louise Whittaker
Apr 23, 2021
Lovell Louise Whittaker, 93, Altoona, passed away late Friday evening. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Gilbert and Ruth Ann (Westover) Wyland. She is survived by three children: Sharon Boslet of Needmoore, PA and William P. “Bill” Whittaker of York, PA and a stepdaughter Barb Wible of Altoona, Pa; four grandchildren: Crystal Boslet, Alexis Holt, William A....
Lilia Jane Capone Sprankle
Apr 21, 2021
Lilia Jane Capone Sprankle (Lil), 94, passed away peacefully at her home on April 21, 2021. She was the daughter of Constantino and Cristina Capone. She was married first to John Diehl, and in 1976 married Harry Sprankle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry (2002), beloved daughter Sheila (2003), brothers Domenic, Arturo, Dino, Eugene, and sisters in...
Trudy L. Lynch
Apr 21, 2021
Trudy L. Lynch, 76, of Greenwood, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ernest H. and Mildred M. (Shay) Larson. She married Joseph Lynch on May 4, 1968 at Altoona Bible Church. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2005.
Surviving are two sons: Robert A. Lynch and wife...
L. Jean Burchfield Lambert
Apr 17, 2021
L. Jean Burchfield Lambert, 97, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Biggsville, IL, daughter of the late Page and Hazelle (Graham) Randall. She was twice married. On July 28, 1946 she married Russell Burchfield, Jr. in Biggsville, IL and he preceded her in death on June 25, 1971. On February 14, 1989 she married...
Carol M. Trexler
Apr 15, 2021
Carol M. Trexler, 83, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior late Thursday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald K. and Clara Mae (Bell) Hostler. She married Merwyn L. Trexler and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2012.
She is survived by two sons: Terry and wife Lauri of Altoona...
Janice E. Muccitelli
Apr 9, 2021
Janice E. Muccitelli, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at the Cambria Care Center in Ebensburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald B. and Dorothy M. (Mills) Waite. She married Ronald Muccitelli who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by a son, Ronald “Ron” Muccitelli and wife Patty of Swansea, MA; a grandson,...
Donald E. Igou, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
Donald E. Igou, Jr, 67, Juniata, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald E. Sr., and Beulah (Dickson) Igou. He is survived by his wife Carol; one son, Kyle of Altoona and; a brother, Terry of Greenwood. Don retired as a bus driver. He enjoyed...
Russell Irvin Walters
Apr 4, 2021
Russell Irvin Walters, 88, Altoona, died peacefully Sunday morning at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Seymore) Walters. He married Dorcas Kipp. She preceded him in death after nearly 46 years of marriage on April 27, 2008.
He is survived by a sister-in-law, Sharon Gearhart and husband Gary...
Claudia M. Wall
Apr 3, 2021
Claudia M. Wall, 95, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Harry M. and Pauline (Miller) Shaffer. On December 14, 1943, she married Lynn C. Wall at the Simpson Methodist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2007.
She is survived by two daughters: Trudy...
Thomas H. Schunk
Mar 27, 2021
Thomas H. Schunk, 71, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Arthur and Betty (Marshall) Schunk. On February 12, 2000, he married Debbie Mackey in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Debbie, he is survived by a son, Douglas Schunk and wife Renae of State College; two...
Florence M. Hogencamp
Mar 25, 2021
Florence M. Hogencamp, 94, Altoona, passed away late Thursday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry and Leah (Wineland) Walters. She is survived by a daughter, Debra Odell and husband, David, of Altoona; a granddaughter, Heather Smith and husband Shawn; a grandson, Justin Hicks and wife Kristal; seven great grandchildren: Breanna Rodgers and...
Ralph O. McClellan
Mar 22, 2021
Ralph O. McClellan, 92, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oliver R. and Mary E. (Baker) McClellan. On June 30, 1955, he married Phyllis M. Miller in Claysburg. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2004.
He is survived by two children: William L. and wife, Maureen...
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