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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Kenneth J. "Greenie" Greenwood

Kenneth J. "Greenie" Greenwood

Jul 1, 2019

Kenneth J. “Greenie” Greenwood, 96, of Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his family early Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alvin and Elizabeth (McElhinney) Greenwood. He married Lois Hamer in Altoona June 7, 1943. She preceded him in death April 4, 1983.

Surviving are his children: Deborah Lambert (Rick) of Antis Township,...

Vincent Conroy

Vincent Conroy

Jun 30, 2019

Vincent P. Conroy, 72, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wallace J. and Catherine (Leonard). He married Connie J. Neely May 8, 1982 in Hollidaysburg. Surviving is his wife Connie, two daughters: Donna J. Arthur and Beth A. Conroy; and two granddaughters: Abigail and...

John A. Smeal

John A. Smeal

Jun 25, 2019

John A. Smeal, 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John A., Jr. and Alice Louise (Suckling) Smeal. He is survived by his wife, Rita J. of Altoona; five children: Kim Ann Drost of Altoona, Kenneth M. Smeal of Cresson, Nancy L. Risley of Newport, NC, Robert J. Smeal...

Frances Samuels

Frances Samuels

Jun 24, 2019

  Frances A. Samuels, 74, an 18 year resident of Wolf Court, passed away Monday evening at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Derr) Samuels. Surviving is her last living sibling, Robert Samuels of York, Pa, as well as many nieces and nephews: Roy D Samuels, Diana Samuels, Brenda Samuels, Norman Samuels, Carl Samuels, Danny Samuels,...

John C. Becker

John C. Becker

Jun 23, 2019

John C. Becker, 66, Hollidaysburg, passed away at his home early Sunday. 

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond C. and Vivian L. (Evans) Becker. He married Judy Baker in 1972, and she preceded him in death in 2001. He then married Cindy Smith in 2009.

Surviving is his wife, Cindy; two children: Van "Charlie" (Angela) Becker...

Francis J "Joe" Shura

Francis J "Joe" Shura

Jun 15, 2019

Francis J. “Joe” Shura, 58, Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stanley and Francis (Fox) Shura.

Surviving is his wife Connie; his siblings: William Wieland (Jeanne), Desmond Shura, Walter Shura (Carol), Stanley Shura, Cynthia Smith (Mike), Donald Shura (Cecelia); his sister in law Bonnie Thompson,...

Betty Lou Drugg

Betty Lou Drugg

Jun 14, 2019

Betty Lou Drugg, 91, Altoona, passed away at Altoona Center for Nursing Care at Amber Terrace after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lewistown, Pa, daughter of the late George A. and Luella (Shannon) Ross. She married William Drugg May 1, 1948, in Lewistown. He preceded her in death. Surviving are her children: her daughter Teresa L. Batrus (Denny)...

Donald A. Hainley

Donald A. Hainley

Jun 10, 2019

Donald A. "Don" Hainley, 95, formerly of Altoona and a resident of Elmcroft Assisted Living, Duncansville, died on Monday following a recent decline in health and hospitalization. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late George and Emma (Hysong) Hainley. On Oct. 5, 1946, he married Helen Proctor in Philadelphia, and she preceded him in death April 19, 2000....

Annette M. Sunderland

Annette M. Sunderland

Jun 1, 2019

Annette M. Sunderland, 60, Altoona, passed away in the comfort of her own home early Saturday Morning.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jack A., Sr. and Gertrude M. (Marks) Sunderland.

Surviving are two children: her son, Bradley Snyder and her daughter, Aimee Sunderland; her three granddaughters: Katlyn Sunderland, Karyssa Sunderland, and Elliana Snyder; her brother, Roy...

Doris V. Winterstein

Doris V. Winterstein

May 26, 2019

Doris V. Winterstein, 83, of Hollidaysburg, died peacefully Sunday at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Carl and Grace (White) Humm. She married James Winterstein on October 20, 1987 in St. Clairsville, OH. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1993. Surviving are one daughter, Cindy Finnegan (Stan), of Imler;...

Leslie E. Shaffer

Leslie E. Shaffer

May 25, 2019

Leslie E. Shaffer 90, of Altoona, PA was called to Glory by his loving Savior, peacefully surrounded by family at home on the evening of May 25, 2019. He was born in Altoona, son of Bill and Luma Shaffer on July 21, 1928. On April 17, 1970 he wed his true companion, Patricia J. Loomis of Randolph, New York. Celebrating...

Robert C. Mountain

Robert C. Mountain

May 20, 2019

Robert C. Mountain, 93, Altoona, died Monday at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Tanta. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles A. and Nettie (Ross) Mountain. Surviving are his children: Randy Mountain and wife, Theresa, Robert Mountain and wife, Tanta, Carol Mountain, Ama Nora Harris and husband, David, Betty Jane Snyder and husband,...

Timothy S. Yingling

Timothy S. Yingling

May 17, 2019

Timothy S. Yingling, 52, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at UPMC Altoona on Friday. He was born in Passaic, NJ, son of the late Frank Yingling and Wanda Dross. Surviving is his wife, Bonnie; his daughter, Miranda Fraundorfer and her husband Sean; 2 granddaughters: Scarlett and Adeline Fraundorfer; his sister, Debbie Hamilton; his nephews, Sean and Colin Hamilton; his mother. Wanda;...

Shirley Stoyanoff

Shirley Stoyanoff

May 16, 2019

Shirley Stoyanoff, 79, Tyrone, passed away Thursday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sherrill and Alice (Justice) Laird. On December 28, 1974, she married John F. Stoyanoff. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2001. She is survived by two daughters: Debbie Snyder of Charleston, SC and Cheryl Zelanko of Tyrone; two...

Norman P. Cooper

Norman P. Cooper

May 8, 2019

Norman P. Cooper, 76, of Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond and Rosemary (Daugherty) Cooper. On October 5, 1963 he married Sharon Kaye Troutman in Juniata. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2012 after 49 years of marriage. He is survived by two daughters:...

Richard Bell Marshall

Richard Bell Marshall

May 6, 2019

Richard Bell Marshall, 75, Altoona, passed away Monday evening. He was born in Washington, DC, son of the late Harry and Ruth (Bell) Marshall. On October 16, 1976, he married Sheryl Smith. In addition to his wife, Sheryl, he is survived by four daughters: Joanne Marshall of South Huntingdon, Jelene Barrineau of Altoona, Jendi Marshall of Everett, and Jodi Wade...

Thomas Allan McCaulley

Thomas Allan McCaulley

May 6, 2019

Thomas Allan McCaulley, 34, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Robert Earl McCaully, Jr. and Cynthia (Drown) Fetterman. He is survived by his father, Robert and wife Lora of Mankato, MN; his mother, Cynthia and husband Rick of Carlisle, PA; four siblings: Robert “Buddy” McCaulley and wife Georganne, James Drown, Richard McCaulley, and...

Susan L. Estright

Susan L. Estright

May 5, 2019

Susan L. Estright, 69, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Phyllis (Samuels) Albright. She married John R. Estright August 19, 1968 in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 2003. Surviving are her daughters: Kerry Estright-Pruznak and husband Kevin, and Ann Noce and husband Michael;...

Donald Eugene Smith

Donald Eugene Smith

May 2, 2019

Donald Eugene Smith, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harvey Smith, Jr. and Lorraine (Stehley) Oswalt (Leroy). On July 9, 1962, he married Norma Lou Larkins in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Norma, of 56 years, he is survived by a daughter, Dawn “DJ” Huff and...

P. Rodger Ecker

P. Rodger Ecker

Apr 28, 2019

P. Rodger Ecker, 70, Altoona, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul L. and Jean E. (Wolfe) Ecker. On October 2, 1976, he married Cheryl A. Walker. In addition to his wife, Cheryl, of 42 years, he is survived by two children: Darla J. Wherry and husband Jeff and Dina...

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