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Barbara H. Latchford
Apr 12, 2020
Barbara (Moore) Latchford, 79, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Logan Township, died Sunday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Wm. Howard and Helen (Switzer) Moore. On June 20, 1964, she married Richard Latchford at Bethany Lutheran Church in Altoona, and he preceded her in death in 2016. Surviving are a son, Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Latchford,...
Ryan M. Grealey-Nyce
Apr 8, 2020
Ryan M. Grealey-Nyce, 27, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC-Altoona, of heart complications. He was born in Altoona, son of Edward Nyce and Gail Grealey. Surviving are his parents and his children: Maci and Ryan, Jr.; a brother, Shawn; two nieces; and numerous aunt, uncles, and cousins. Ryan was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He loved being outdoors....
Kevin L. Snyder
Apr 5, 2020
Kevin L. Snyder, 64, Altoona, died Sunday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Joyce (Burket) Snyder. He married Annette Sunderland. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2019. Kevin is survived by three children: Brad Snyder, Aimee Sunderland, and Kevin Snyder, Jr., all of Altoona; five grandchildren; a brother, Barry...
Betty A. Welles
Mar 25, 2020
Betty A. Welles, 67, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Wayne County. She was raised by the late Neil and Evelyn Bennett. Betty was twice married. She married David Welles in 1978. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2004. She later married Sam Campbell. He preceded her in death in 2013. Betty is...
Doris A. Progl
Mar 23, 2020
Doris A. Progl, 84, Altoona, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Catherine Township, daughter of the late John and Theda (Bousum) Robley. On February 17, 1954, she married Joseph Progl in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death in 1991. Doris is survived by three children: Stacey Nalley of Altoona, Rick Progl of Huntington, and Cathy Fochler...
M. Emilie Igou
Mar 18, 2020
Emilie Igou, 87, Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hope Camp, daughter of the late John E. and Agnes May (Berkey) Newell. On March 14, 1958, she married Richard A. Igou in Penfield. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2017. Surviving are three daughters: Cynthia May Absher of Port St. Lucie, FL, Catherine Marie...
Marian L. Esworthy
Mar 18, 2020
Marian L. Esworthy, 72, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Cresson, daughter of the late Albert W. and Marian B. (Ball) Lundberg. She married Paul A. Esworthy in July of 1996. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2005. She is survived by four children: Kimberly Halerz of Cresson, Leslie (Rick) Shaw of Altoona,...
Winifred V. Woolsey
Mar 16, 2020
Winifred V. Woolsey, 98, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Petersburg, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Roodhouse) Vanderpool. Surviving are a son, Paul Chalker; a nephew and a niece: Frank Vanderpool and Pauline Carson, both raised in the home; and her favorite niece, with...
Lillian M. Swander
Mar 14, 2020
Lillian M. “Lil” Swander, 95, formerly of Sinking Valley, died Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Anna (Ritz) Morris. She married Donald L. Swander. Surviving are three daughters: Bonnie Unfried of Concord, CA, Ronna Wilson (Donald) of Altoona, and Tonda Denny (Dave) of Tyrone; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11...
Marlene Ann Hollen
Mar 14, 2020
Marlene Ann Hollen, 88, Tyrone, died Saturday evening at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Florence M. (Clinger) Turnbaugh. On September 27, 1948, she married John Levi Hollen in West Viriginia. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1997. Surviving are four children: Judith A. Hollen, Kenneth...
Kevin W. Burket
Mar 11, 2020
Kevin W. Burket, 50, Altoona, died Wednesday at home following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Harley and Judith (Parsons) Burket. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a sister, Linda and husband Michael Arendt in Montana. He was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah in 1975 and his father in 2019. Kevin graduated from Altoona...
A. Louise Elvey
Mar 10, 2020
A. Louise Elvey, 95, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Robison) Peterman. She was twice married. She married Walter Richard “Mooney” Stayer. He preceded her in death. She later married James Elvey. He preceded her in death. Louse is survived by two children: Richard Stayer and...
Donald Glenn Sankey
Mar 8, 2020
Donald Glenn Sankey, 76, Altoona, died early Sunday morning of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Branchton, son of the late Glenn A. and Anna May (Walchesky) Sankey. On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Virginia Fergus. Surviving are his wife, Virginia, of Altoona; a daughter, Jennifer Gallaher and husband, Jason, of Smoke Run; a granddaughter, Sarah Steele of...
Margie W. Askey
Mar 8, 2020
Margie W. Askey, 97, of Lake Worth, Florida died peacefully Sunday morning, March 8, 2020, under hospice care for dementia and pneumonia. She was born in Juniata on December 7, 1922, daughter of the late H. Perry and Clara A. (Price) Robison. On January 3, 1945, she married James A. Askey in Juniata. “Jim” preceded her in death on December...
Paul Nelson Luckenbaugh
Mar 7, 2020
Paul Nelson Luckenbaugh, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in York, a son of the late William Henry and Ann Luckenbaugh. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra L. (Ellis) Luckenbaugh, of Altoona; a brother, Bill Luckenbaugh, of York; two sisters: Linda Stambaugh, of Mount Wolf, PA and...
Donald E. Igou
Mar 6, 2020
Donald E. Igou, 91, Altoona, went to be with his Lord and precious wife Beulah Friday evening at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Bellwood. He married Beulah M. Dickson and she preceded him in death on August 29, 2018. He is survived by two sons: Terry and Don and wife Carol; and a grandson, Kyle, all...
Dorothy M. Waite
Mar 6, 2020
Dorothy M. Waite, 96, formerly of Bellemead, passed away early Friday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Taylor) Mills. She married Ronald B. Waite. He preceded her in death in 1981. Dorothy is survived by two daughters: Linda Bellock and husband Edward of Roaring Spring and Janice Muccitelli of...
Frances J. Bergamaschi
Mar 6, 2020
Frances J. Bergamaschi, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Clairton, daughter of the late Joseph and Felicita (Funicelli) Bergamaschi. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Frances retired from Conrail. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10,...
James L. Marlett
Mar 6, 2020
James L. Marlett, 87, Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Patrick and Ella (Conrad) Marlett. He married Darlene (McGinnis) Marlett. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2016. James is survived by three children: James P. Marlett and wife, Danielle of Martinsburg, Carol Weaver and husband Alan of...
William A. "Billy" Olson, Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
William A. “Billy” Olson, Jr., 49, Altoona, died Friday morning at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, son of William A. Olson, Sr. and Donna (Hauk) Olson Ritts. William is survived by his mother, Donna; three sisters: Vicki Notaro (Dennis), Lori McGeary (Kevin) and Chelsea Ritts; two nephews: Justin McGeary (Lauren) and Kevin McGeary (Casey); and...
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