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Biranda D. "Honey Brownn" Goodman
Dec 29, 2019
Biranda D. “Honey Brownn” Goodman, 36, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at home after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Carl A. Goodman, Jr., and Anita L. Peel. Surviving are her children: her daughter Carlani-Grace Morning and her son Cash Goodman-Morning; her parents Carl Goodman, Jr. and Anita Peel, as well as her grandmother Gladys Weatherly....
Carl A. "Robbie" Robison
Dec 29, 2019
Carl A. “Robbie” Robison, 95, Duncansville, died peacefully Sunday morning, December 29, 2019, in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Altoona on November 5, 1924, son of the late Howard P. and Clara A. (Price) Robison. On July 2, 1953, he married Laurita M. McKinney in Juniata. “Ritie” preceded him in death on September 23, 2017,...
Charles "Bob" R. Shannon
Dec 21, 2019
Charles “Bob” R. Shannon, 80, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles C. Shannon and Mary (Walter) Crawford. He married Marilyn J. Crist in Winchester, VA in 1993. In addition to his wife, Marilyn S. Shannon, of 49 years; he is survived by six children:...
Elmer "Obie" A. O'Brien, Jr.
Dec 21, 2019
Elmer "Obie" A. O'Brien, Jr., 74, Altoona, died Saturday night, December 21, 2019, at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona. He was born April 30, 1945, in Upper Darby, PA, a son of the late Elmer A. and Elizabeth (Wellock) O'Brien. He married Patricia A. Sollenberger on October 29, 1983, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Patricia, two...
Kay M. Lightner
Dec 16, 2019
Kay M. Lightner, 72, of Roaring Spring, died unexpectedly on Monday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late B. Russell and Esther (Roland) Lightner. She is survived by seven sisters: Janet (John) Ronk of Hesston, Kathy (Sam) Mellott of Waterside, and Donna (Tony) Martino, Joyce (Tom) O’Shell, Ginny (John) Williams, Pam (Bob) Lunger, and Mary Paula (David)...
Lois Jean Wertz
Dec 14, 2019
Lois Jean Wertz, 95, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Saturday night at UPMC-Altoona. Known as “Mingle”, she was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John and Mary R. (Henshey) Estep. On June 19, 1942 she married F.A. Bill Wertz in Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2003. Surviving are her son; William C....
Geraldine J. Reimer
Dec 12, 2019
Geraldine (Geri) Reimer arrived safely in the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2019. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas L. and Ruth E. (Yingling) Michael. Surviving are her loving husband of 40 years, Richard (Al) Reimer; her daughter, Barbara (Whittaker) Wible, and son-in-law William Wible. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Jhodie Waters and...
Darlene R. Kyper
Dec 1, 2019
Darlene R. Kyper, 82, of Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Greystone at Bellemeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald A. and Florence L (Rock) Reidenbaugh. She married Frederick E. Kyper February 19, 1954, in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 2011. Surviving are: her son Steve M. Kyper and his wife Susan of...
Homer C. Smith, Jr.
Nov 29, 2019
Homer C. Smith, Jr., 82, Duncansville, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Homer C. and S. Verna (Walter) Smith. Surviving are numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by a number of cousins as well. A special thank you to special friend and “co-pilot” James Brubaker who joined Homer on many...
Robert Lawrence Wesner
Nov 19, 2019
Robert Lawrence Wesner, also known as “Larry”, 93, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clarence Ray and Agnes (Green) Wesner. On March 8, 1947, he married Clara Belle (Myton) Wesner in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1993. He is survived by a niece, Rae Cirrelle...
Margaret A. Headley
Nov 15, 2019
Margaret A. Headley, 73 of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care with her son Thomas by her side. She was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of William H. and Laura A. (Alesch) Tate. Surviving are a daughter, Teresa Hosler and husband Lewis of Brownsville; a son, Thomas Headley and wife Nancy of Altoona;...
Sheryl F. Umstead
Nov 14, 2019
Sheryl F. Umstead, 75, Duncansville, passed away early Thursday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George W. and Phyllis E. (Brown) McArthur. On September 7, 1963 she married George H. Umstead. In addition to her husband of 56 years, she is survived by four children: Sheri L. (Scott) Ellis of...
Charles W. Riley
Nov 6, 2019
Charles Wolf Riley, 64, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Clearfield, PA, son of the late Wallace and Marie (Wolf) Riley. On October 22, 1983 he married Susan Bailor in Tipton, PA. Surviving is his wife, Susan; five children: David Riley and his wife Lenora and their children: Isaac, Levi, and Madeleine of Harrisburg, PA;...
Maxine B. Adams
Nov 1, 2019
Maxine Blanche Adams, 92, formerly of Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Friday morning, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg after an extended illness. She was born in Wood, PA, daughter of the late Benton and Grace (Price) Gutshall. She married George W. Adams, Jr, on April 8, 1947, who proceeded her in death on December...
Dennis R. Yohn
Oct 29, 2019
Dennis R. Yohn, Sr., 73, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert M. and Ruth (Crabtree) Yohn. On May 17, 1965, he married Arline Elizabeth Burkhart in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Arline, of 54 years, he is survived by two sons: Dennis R. Yohn, Jr....
Donald E. Vance
Oct 27, 2019
Donald E. Vance, 88, Altoona, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul W. and Martha “Marty” H. (Staines) Vance. He is survived by four nephews: Richard Vance, Dennis Barree, Donald Barree, and Robert Barree; three nieces: Martha “Marty” Reed, Barbara Coho, and Carole Myers; good friend, Bonnie Hann; 15 grand nieces and nephews; four...
Rose Marie Allison
Oct 26, 2019
Rose Marie Allison, 91, Tyrone, died Saturday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Mountaindale, the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Luella (Yingling) Thomas. She married Donald L. Allison on October 16, 1948, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2017. Surviving are two daughters: Linda Savino (Anthony) of...
Ruth B. Strong
Oct 21, 2019
Ruth B. Strong, 94, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Maude (Yingling) Weston. She married Charles Strong. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1997. Ruth is survived by a son, William C. Strong and wife Kathy of Altoona;...
Victor L. Schiappa
Oct 15, 2019
Victor L. Schiappa, 76, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (Labriola) Schiappa. Victor is survived by a son, Adam Schiappa; a daughter-in-law, Stacey; a granddaughter, Adriana; a grandson Dominic; two sisters: Judy Rupert and Annette Schiappa; a dear friend, Sharon Davis; and Adam’s mother, Cheryl Johnson....
Zachary Steven Hoover
Oct 14, 2019
Zachary Steven Hoover, 20, passed away Monday evening at his Altoona home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Steven J. Hoover and the late Marla J. Hoover. Zachary is survived by his father, Steven and step-mother, Leslie R. Hoover; sisters: Stevie J. Hoover and Marty J. Hoover; a brother, Owen J. Hoover, all residing at...
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