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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Joan Belle Montgomery

Joan Belle Montgomery

Jan 26, 2018

Joan Belle Montgomery, 90, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Mary Elizabeth (McDowell) Sarvis. On November 8, 1945, she married Joseph William Montgomery, Sr. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1998. She is survived by three daughters: Rosemary Cerra and husband Ross of...

Dennis G. Prough

Dennis G. Prough

Jan 25, 2018

Dennis G. Prough, 73, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at his home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Merrill and Erma (Lukehart) Prough. On July 5, 1968, he married Linda K. Moyer at the Altoona Bible Church in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 49 years, he is survived by a daughter, Heather Pfister and husband...

Stanley J. Monahan

Stanley J. Monahan

Jan 23, 2018

Stanley J. “Pete” Monahan, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Homewood at Martinsburg.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Leo Cletus and Susan Louise (Gutshall) Monahan. On June 11, 1949, he married Thelma “Louise” Thomas at Grace Methodist Church in Altoona. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2013.Stanley is survived by a daughter, Susan...

Arthur A Boyles

Arthur A Boyles

Jan 21, 2018

Arthur A. Boyles, Jr, 87, Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at the VA Medical Center. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late Arthur A. and Ruth (Campbell) Boyles.

Surviving are his two daughters: Lisa Lonsinger (Rick) of Altoona, Beth McGeary (Andy) of Altoona; five grandchildren: Frank A. Nyiri (girlfriend Alyssa), Sarah Herman, Torie Millard (Rob), Ricky Lonsinger, Adam Lonsinger;...

Ann L. McCollough

Ann L. McCollough

Jan 15, 2018

Ann L. McCollough, 80, Lebanon, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday in Lebanon, PA. She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late George and Louisa (Kepple) Hamilton. On September 24, 1955 she married Willard G. McCollough, Sr. in Clarion, PA. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1968. Ann is survived by five children: Mary Dennis of Altoona,...

Nora Elizabeth Hoover

Nora Elizabeth Hoover

Jan 11, 2018

Nora Elizabeth Hoover, 82, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul C., Sr., and R. Beatrice (Rabenstein) Stauffer. She married Kenneth Dale Hoover, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2015. Nora is survived by a daughter, Tonja Marie Hoover of Altoona. She was preceded in...

Dorcas N. Quarello

Dorcas N. Quarello

Jan 8, 2018

Dorcas N. Quarello, 91, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrooks Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Harvey A. and Martha M. (Harbaugh) Whitaker. On January 28, 1946, she married Robert C. Quarello in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1991.She is survived by a son, Donald E....

David McConnell

David McConnell

Jan 6, 2018

David L. McConnell, 50, Altoona, passed away Saturday night at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Ronald H. and Frances Ann (Michaels) McConnell.

Surviving are his mother Frances Ann, five siblings: his brother Ronald McConnell and his wife Cathy, his brother Donald McConnell and his wife Pam, a sister Diane Shiffler and her husband Scott, a brother...

Mabel M. Bunn

Mabel M. Bunn

Jan 1, 2018

Mabel M. Bunn, 97, Altoona, died Monday evening at Hillview Nursing Home. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Newton and Ruth (Henderson) Brenneman. She married William Brininger, who preceded her in death in 1942. She then married William H. Bunn in Hagerstown, MD. He also preceded her in death in 1965.

Surviving are 8 children: Raymond Brininger...

William Richard Ross

William Richard Ross

Dec 27, 2017

William Richard "Dick" Ross, 88, New Port Ritchey, Florida, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at the Heather Hill Health Care Center in New Port Ritchey, Florida.

                He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William Martin and Linnie Pearl (Moyer) Ross.  He married Janet L. White on February 26, 1966, in Williamsport, PA.

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David E. Manbeck

David E. Manbeck

Dec 18, 2017

David E. Manbeck, 74, Altoona, passed away at his residence Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Adah (Shannon) Aurandt.Surviving are his wife Shirley; three daughters: Betsy, Gemini, and Rebekah; a son Brad; five grandchildren: Justin, Kaylee, Samantha, Sarah, and Savannah; four great-grandchildren: Ariel, Kayleigh, Jaxon, and Aubree. He was preceded by his brother...

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons

Dec 15, 2017

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Johnson) Northway. She married Dr. William Port Gibbons in 1958. He preceded her in death in 2011.

Surviving are her children: Jennifer Marie Gibbons of Altoona, William Charles Gibbons...

Madeline C. Armstrong

Madeline C. Armstrong

Dec 15, 2017

Madeline C. Armstrong, 77, passed away Friday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James F. and Madeline C. (Campbell) Armstrong. She is survived by two brothers: Joseph of Succasunna, NJ, and Dale of Weatherly, PA; a sister, Sr. Leona (Marlene), CSA of Fond du Lac, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

David Dean Croft

David Dean Croft

Dec 14, 2017

David Dean Croft, 70, Altoona, died Thursday at the VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George and Marjorie Croft. He married Alice Anderson June 20, 1998, in Winchester, VA; she survives him.

Also surviving are his children: Mike Croft, David Croft, Sharon Croft, Mindy Croft, and Marilyn Croft; eight grandchildren; Harley, Zachery, Mason,...

Alice M. Hanna

Alice M. Hanna

Dec 9, 2017

Alice M. Hanna, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at her home surrounded by her family.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Anthony and Magdeline (Gurna) Lawruk. She was twice married, first to James Ball, who preceded her in death, then on September 9, 1972, she married Harry W. Hanna who preceded her in death on May...

Donna Williams

Donna Williams

Dec 2, 2017

Donna L. Williams, 78, of Altoona, passed peacefully on December 2 at UPMC Altoona surrounded her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth (Mentzer) Geist. She married William Williams on April 9, 1960; he preceded her in death in October, 2009.

Surviving are 5 children: Vickie McClure (Randy, Robert Williams (Chris), Ellen Williams, Melissa...

Mary Gallagher

Mary Gallagher

Nov 29, 2017

Mary A. Gallagher, 76, Altoona, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Eddie and Greta (Taylor) Conrad.

Mary was a graduate of Gallitzin High School she worked as a teacher's aid at Blair County Head Start, and previously at Easter Seals in Altoona. Surviving are her children: a son Terry of Hollidaysburg, a...

Elizabeth Wills

Elizabeth Wills

Nov 29, 2017

Elizabeth Wills, “Libby”, 50, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at her home.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Jerry Burket and Joyce Fox. On March 18, 1995, she married Thomas Wills in Altoona.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Caitlin Wills, at the home and Allyssa Baker, of Altoona; her mother, Joyce Bookhammer, of Altoona; her...

Harry S. Barrett, Sr.

Harry S. Barrett, Sr.

Nov 26, 2017

Harry S. “Chuck” Barrett, Sr., 96, Altoona, died Sunday morning at Garvey Manor.He was born in Homers Gap, Altoona, the son of the late James Z. and Sara (Ayers) Barrett. He married Barbara J. Lockard on February 26, 1951 in Maryland. She preceded him in death.Surviving are two sons: Harry S. “Sam” Barrett, Jr., and wife Doris and Gary Lee...

Michael Kilmer

Michael Kilmer

Nov 25, 2017

Michael Kilmer, 77, Altoona, died Saturday at his home. he was born in Jamestown, NY, son of the late LeRoy and Doris (Cole) Kilmer.He married Judith Clinich , who preceded him in death in 1998.After high school, Michael immediately entered the United States Navy, serving for four years. He completed his service and was married, settling in Altoona where he...

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