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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Mary Virginia Kauffman

Mary Virginia Kauffman

Mar 6, 2019

Mary Virginia Kauffman, 95, Lexington, VA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Lexington, VA. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jacob F. and Rebecca (Andrews) Segmiller. She married William W. Kauffman in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1983. She is survived by a two sons: W....

Dorothy Marie Korman

Dorothy Marie Korman

Mar 3, 2019

Dorothy Marie Korman, 86, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hollentown, Cambria County, daughter fo the late Rev. Gilbert and Sarah (Glass) Hollen. She married James Korman March 19, 1960 at Hollentown Assembly of God.

Surviving is her husband James; her two children—Vonda K. Korman and David J. Korman (Amy); 3 grandchildren: Rachel Korman, Erin...

Ronalda J Stuby

Ronalda J Stuby

Mar 3, 2019

Ronalda J. Stuby, 86, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Alice (Farber) Vipond. She married Harry Stuby in 1972; he preceded her in death in 1995.She is survived by a son, Samuel E. Miller (Lee Ann); a daughter, Linda S. Bishop (Gary), her son Richard A. Miller (Donna Rae),...

Shirley Louise Carter Morris

Shirley Louise Carter Morris

Feb 26, 2019

Shirley L. Carter Morris, 93, died peacefully on February 26, 2019 at the Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA.She was born October 3, 1925, daughter to Homer B. Graffius and Myrtle R. (Stoner) Graffius.  She married Roy F. Carter on October 13, 1946, and their marriage of 48 years ended with his death on August 3, 1995.  She then...

Vivian B. Hennaman

Vivian B. Hennaman

Feb 24, 2019

Vivian B. “Red” Hennaman, 93, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late Luther E. and Alma (Fagley) Peterman.Surviving are her two sons: Donald M. Hennaman and his wife Kristine, and James A. Hennaman and his wife Toni; three grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.Red retired from Sylvania after many...

Anna M. Benner

Anna M. Benner

Feb 15, 2019

Anna M. Benner. 87, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph Masciarellia and Mary (Spinazolla) Stiffler. On December 28, 1953 she married Stanley E. Benner in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2001. She is survived by two sons: Michael E. Benner of Key West, FL...

Janet VanAllman

Janet VanAllman

Feb 13, 2019

Janet M. VanAllman, 84, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late Henry and Violet (Hetrick) McCullouch.

 

Surviving are her children; her son Kenneth VanAllman, her daughter Catherine Steuding and her husband Michael, and her daughter Jenny Carroll; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; one sister Margret Jennings, 1 niece, and 2...

James G Finochio, Jr

James G Finochio, Jr

Feb 12, 2019

James G. Finochio, 93, of Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late James and Edith (Pompa) Finochio. He was thrice married; on September 7, 1946 he married Irene E. Kibe of Altoona. She preceded him in death on December 3rd, 1982. On June 21, 1986...

Helen Florene Keith

Helen Florene Keith

Feb 9, 2019

Helen Florence Keith, 91, formerly of Juniata Gap, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

She was born in Everett, PA, daughter of the late George Raymond Earnest and Helen (Bennett) Earnest.

On April 30, 1949, she married Clarence Ralph Keith, who preceded her in death on February 25, 2017.

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John Luciano

John Luciano

Feb 6, 2019

What a celebration there was in heaven on this day. February 6. 2019 was a day he had lived for and looked forward to his entire life. He loved and served the Lord with a passion since he gave his heart to the Lord at the age of ten. His love and giving spirit was felt by so many over...

Louise Ardell Forsht

Louise Ardell Forsht

Feb 3, 2019

Louise Ardell (Albright) Forsht, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday after a lengthy illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles H. and Laura E. (Miller) Albright. She was married to Veryl D. Forsht on June 22, 1946 in Enola, PA by the Rev. Dr. Harry L. Saul. Veryl preceded in her in death on...

Rachel Petrone

Rachel Petrone

Feb 1, 2019

Rachel Petrone, age 84, Altoona, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 1, 2019, following a brief illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Valentino) Rago.  She married William Petrone on March 4, 1961, in Philadelphia. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2002.Surviving are...

Catherine Lee Shomo

Catherine Lee Shomo

Feb 1, 2019

Catherine Lee Shomo08/07/1951---02/01/2019Catherine Lee Shomo, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday at the Lutheran Home. She was born in Colorado, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Taylor) Sanches. She is survived by her two daughters: Vicki Shomo and Stephanie McCready (Richard) of Altoona; 3 grandchildren: Christopher Shomo, Jennifer and Tanya McCready, and a great-grandson Jareem Case; 4 sisters: Margret Mowe,...

Renee Lynn Wyandt

Renee Lynn Wyandt

Jan 29, 2019

Renee Lynn Wyandt, 59, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of David P. and Joyce L. (Fluke) Roberts. On November 6, 1976, she married Kenneth J. Wyandt in Altoona. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, of 42 years, she is survived by her mother, Joyce; three children: Brent Wyandt of Altoona, Teshia Delgrande and...

Debra Jean Koontz

Debra Jean Koontz

Jan 26, 2019

Debra J. Koontz, 60, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning with her family by her side. She is now enjoying her new body free of pain and suffering in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore (Ps. 16:11). She fought an amazing and courageous battle with cancer...

Wilbert L Green

Wilbert L Green

Jan 24, 2019

Wilbert L. “Bert” Green, 71, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Louise (Freeman) Green. He married Bonnie David July 20, 1996.

Surviving is his wife Bonnie; his step-daughter Summer Tomlinson, his sister Kathy Sweitzer, his brothers Lou Green and Robert Pavlovich, brother in law Jeff David...

Donald J. Myers, Jr.

Donald J. Myers, Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

Donald J. Myers, Jr., 51, Washington, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He was born in Hayward, Calif., son of Donald J. Myers Sr. and the late Kathy Myers. A private family service will be held.

Linda L. Akins

Linda L. Akins

Jan 22, 2019

Linda L. Akins 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Edminston) Cunningham. She married Dale Akins on February 4, 1961. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2002.Surviving is her daughter Beth Akins Sugarman (Bruce) of New York City; her sons, all of Altoona: Mark Akins, Matthew...

Harley W Burket

Harley W Burket

Jan 10, 2019

Harley Wayne Burket, 79, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harley and Catherine (Porte) Burket. He married Judith Parsons August 10, 1962, at Geeseytown Lutheran Church.

Surviving is his wife Judith, his sons Kevin Burket, and his daughter Linda Arendt and her husband Michael of Minnesota. He was preceded in death...

Harry Thomas David

Harry Thomas David

Jan 8, 2019

Harry Thomas David, also known as “Bug”, 92, Duncansville, died Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clair Edward and Mary Belle (Benner) David. On July 4, 1953, he married Joyce Ann Beatty in Altoona. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2017.Surviving are three children: Bonnie Green and husband...

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