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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Forrest C. "Skip" Hughes

Forrest C. "Skip" Hughes

Mar 21, 2018

Forrest C. “Skip” Hughes, 66, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George I., Sr., and Joyce M. (Burley) Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Pam A. (Wheeler) Hughes of Cresson; a daughter, Nichole M. Williams of Cresson; a son, Travis Clair Hughes of East Freedom; five grandchildren: Jourdan,...

Brian D McConnell, II

Brian D McConnell, II

Mar 19, 2018

Brian D. McConnell, II, 19, Cresson, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Brian and April (McCaulley) McConnell.

Brian is survived by his mother April (Scott Garman), his father Brian McConnell, his siblings Kierstan and Nicholas McConnell; his step-brother Mike Hamel; his grandmother Ann McConnell; his aunt Wendy Dunkel of PA, aunt Mellissa Conrad, uncle...

Margaretta B. Perry

Margaretta B. Perry

Mar 15, 2018

Margaretta B. Perry, 98, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at Graystone Manor at Bellemeade. She was born in Sunbury, PA, a daughter of the late Christian and Olive (Beers) Schmidt. On April 9, 1939, she married F. Wayne Perry at Trinity Lutheran Church, Juniata. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1988. Margaretta is survived by a son, Richard W. and...

Martin L. 'Marty' Franks, Jr.

Martin L. 'Marty' Franks, Jr.

Mar 9, 2018

Martin L. “Marty” Franks Jr., 63, Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Martin L. and Goldie R. (Weierick) Franks Sr. On May 28, 2005, he married Marie Enedy. Surviving are his wife; two sons: Matthew Franks (Camilla) of Cary, N.C., and Mark Franks (Angela) of Beaver Falls; six grandchildren: Harper, Keagan,...

Sharon Ann Nead

Sharon Ann Nead

Mar 5, 2018

Sharon Ann Nead, 68, Altoona, died late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Bill Shingle. She married Robert James Nead, Sr. on January 1, 1970. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by two sons: Robert James Nead, Jr. (Jamie Vincent) and Richard Andrew Nead (Faith Chipperfield), all of...

Byron P. Murphy, Sr.

Byron P. Murphy, Sr.

Feb 21, 2018

Byron P. Murphy, Sr., 79, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Wednesday at Maybrook Hills Nursing Facility.Known as “Murph”, he was born in Altoona, a son of the late William C. and Susan Pearl (Walter) Murphy.  On March 3, 1967, he married Carol L. Ferguson in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2015.Surviving are two...

Laurel Rodriguez

Laurel Rodriguez

Feb 20, 2018

Laurel Rodriguez, 88, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late James C. and Alberta (Colyer) Williams. She married Michael C. Rodriguez, Sr., October 19, 1955, in Winchester, Va.

Surviving are her husband Michael; 8 children: Beverly, Stanley Williams, Richard Williams, Rose Marie, Roxane Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Jr., Timothy Rodriguez,...

Gerald "Jerry" Beiswenger

Gerald "Jerry" Beiswenger

Feb 17, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Beiswenger, 67, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 17, 2018, at his residence, after a courageous battle with tick paralysis. He passed peacefully with his wife and three daughters by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clair and Marie Grace (Montler)  Beiswenger. He married Diane Kearns April 24,...

Doris Anne Noble

Doris Anne Noble

Feb 16, 2018

Doris Anne Noble, 93, of Altoona, PA, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Altoona. She was born in Woodhaven, NY, a daughter of the late Augustus O. and Anna (Clarke) Peverelly. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School, Queens, NY in June, 1942, where she met John “Jack” Gibson Noble, Jr. They were...

Cecile Ann Reilly

Cecile Ann Reilly

Feb 15, 2018

Cecile Ann Reilly, 89, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Stinson) Stormer. On October 2, 1948, she married John P. Reilly.  They spent 64 years together before he passed on February 12, 2013. She is survived by four children: Hugh of Altoona, David of Blue Knob,...

Jack W. Grimm

Jack W. Grimm

Feb 13, 2018

Jack W. Grimm, 94, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William E. and Marian Pearl (Dodson) Grimm.  On May 10, 1947 he married Doris M. Holland in Virginia.RemtemaHe was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.thHe retired from Bell Telephone in 1984...

Chester L. Calderwood

Chester L. Calderwood

Feb 12, 2018

Chester L. “Bud” Calderwood, 75, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late James Calvin and Georgeanna (Bryan) Calderwood. He married Virginia Palmer in November of 1985 in Altoona. He addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Crystalee Calderwood of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Anna...

Thomas McConnell

Thomas McConnell

Feb 10, 2018

Thomas L. McConnell, 56, Altoona, died Saturday evening at his home.He was born in Altoona, son of Robert A. and May E. (Temple) McConnell.Surviving are his wife, Barbara A. (Snyder) McConnell; two daughters: Caitlynn and Shannon; his parents; a sister, Tammy Otto; and numerous nieces and nephews.Thomas was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He was an Eagle Scout...

David Conrad

David Conrad

Feb 8, 2018

David B. Conrad—05-06-1943---02-08-2018

David B. Conrad, 74, Flinton, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Bernard and Evelyn (Rollo) Conrad. He married Sandra Baranik May 27, 1972. She preceded him in death in 2003.

Surviving are his daughters: Amy Dugan and her husband Robert of Port Matilda, PA; Heather Conrad of...

Gordon G. Zeak

Gordon G. Zeak

Feb 6, 2018

Gordon G. Zeak, 71, Altoona, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Gordon A. and Bernadette (O'Neill) Zeak. On September 25, 1965, he married Eileen P. Scheungrab at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altoona.He addition to his wife of 52 years, he is...

Jeanette Beck

Jeanette Beck

Feb 6, 2018

February 24, 1930 - February 6, 2018 She was born at Loop Station, Hollidaysburg, daughter of Lloyd A. and Margaret (Cunningham) Smith. On June 7, 1952, she married Kenneth L. Beck at Hollidaysburg. He preceded her in death in June 1999. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Friends will be received from 4-7 PM Friday, February...

Irene M Mitchell

Irene M Mitchell

Feb 1, 2018

Irene M. Mitchell, 75, Altoona, passed away Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hastings, PA, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (McIlwaine) Stislow. She married William J. Mitchell, who preceded her in death in December, 1975.

Surviving are her children: Regina Becker, Debbie Quinn, Patricia McIntyre, Gregory Mickley, BillieJo Mickley, and William J. Mitchell, Jr.; 11...

James F. Baum

James F. Baum

Jan 30, 2018

James F. “Jim” Baum, 83, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.He was born in Cresson, a son of the late Fred and Catherine Baum. On September 21, 1963, he married Carol A. Westbrook at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Cresson, PA. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2014.He is survived by three sons: Mark...

Lila P. Winder

Lila P. Winder

Jan 28, 2018

Lila P. Winder, 86, of Juniata, went home to live with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday evening.She was born in Wallis Run, Lycoming County, a daughter of the late Samuel A. and Edna (Watts) Long.  She married Rev. Dr. Stanton G. Winder, June 4, 1949, in Picture Rocks, PA.  He went home to be with the Lord on...

Kamdyn Zaine Mitchell

Kamdyn Zaine Mitchell

Jan 27, 2018

Kamdyn Zaine Mitchell, 8 days old, Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Altoona, a son of Kenneth Bennett and Trisha Mitchell. Kamdyn is survived by two sisters: Serenity Turiano and Amaya Mitchell; a brother, Hayden Bennett; grandmothers: Candy Mitchell and Samantha Burton; step father, John Hollingsworth; and a baby sister on the way, Kenzleigh Martz. A memorial service will be held...

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