Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Joyce Ann David
Jul 21, 2017
Joyce Ann David, 85, Altoona, died Friday afternoon at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.She was born in Altoona, the only child of Clyde W. and Isabel (Krause) Beatty. She married Harry T. David on July 4, 1953, in Altoona.She is survived by her husband of more than 64 years, three children: Bonnie Green and husband Bert, Altoona, Jeff David and wife...
Vasta A. Eichelberger
Jul 19, 2017
Vasta A. Eichelberger, 93, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Louisville, GA, a daughter of the late John and Jesse (Hart) Means. She married Carl W. Eichelberger. He preceded her in death on November 26, 1989. She is survived by a daughter, Della J. Sabatino and husband Nick of Hollidaysburg; a granddaughter, Jodi Cummings and husband...
Helen M. Wolfe
Jul 10, 2017
Helen M. Wolfe, 87, Altoona, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Jesse L. and Mary E. (Drexler) Hippo and was the final surviving sibling of her immediate family. On December 24, 1947, she married Ralph Edwin Wolfe, Jr. He preceded her in death on February...
James P. Pence
Jul 6, 2017
James P. Pence, 80, of Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning. He was born in Lebanon, PA, a son of the late James P. and Cecilia (Slimkowski) Pence. On September 16, 1967, he married Bonnie L. Walker, of Altoona, PA. In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by a son, James and wife Jean; a daughter, Laurie...
Donna J. Thompson
Jul 5, 2017
Donna J. Thompson, 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles T., Sr. and Mary (Feathers) Fawks. On December 9, 1955, she married Harold E. Thompson in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1991. Donna is survived by five children: Sally A. Lockard (Stephen) of Altoona,...
Thomas E. Wolfe, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Thomas E. Wolfe, Jr., 71, loving husband and father, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas E., Sr. and Susan (Feathers) Wolfe. On September 23, 1967, he married Sarah J. Campbell. In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by a daughter, Julie A. Lerch and husband...
Elizabeth C. Shero
Jun 30, 2017
Elizabeth C. Shero, 67, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday evening. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James, Sr. and Fannie (Weir) Ryan. Elizabeth is survived by five children: Donald J. of Duncansville, Elaine M. Shero of Florida, David F. of Alaska, Erin J. Bridges of Virginia, and Erica L. Shero of Altoona; five grandchildren: Kenny,...
Grace A. Rupert
Jun 26, 2017
Grace A. Rupert, 100, Altoona, passed away Monday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Oscar M. and Fannie G. (Green) Wolfe. On August 26, 1935, she married John C. Rupert. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1983. Grace is survived by five children: Gary R. (Judith), of Altoona, Sondra Rupert,...
Hilda M. Heacox
Jun 25, 2017
Hilda M. Heacox, 95, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Hilda was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Housum) Gearhart. On September 19, 1942, she married Harry H. Heacox in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2007. Hilda is survived by a son, Thomas Lee of Richmond,...
Wayne E. Blackie, Sr.
Jun 22, 2017
Wayne E. Blackie, Sr., 70, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George and Hilda (Berkstead) Blackie. On June 4, 1965 he married Beverly L. Thomas, from Bellwood. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by a son, Wayne, Jr. and wife Connie Sue, of Altoona and...
Beverly E. Way
Jun 21, 2017
Beverly E. Way, 93, Altoona, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning with her daughter, Robin, at her bedside. A private service is being held at the request of the deceased. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to Blair Senior Services or the Altoona Food Bank.
Ricke A. Love
Jun 20, 2017
Ricke A. Love, 72, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at Hillview Nursing Home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Emanuel and Margaret (Glunt) Love. He married Nancy A. Love. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2007. Ricke is survived by two daughters: Vicky Martz and husband Barry of Altoona and Sherri Horne and husband Derek...
Richard A. Igou
May 26, 2017
Richard A. Igou, 85, Hollidaysburg, died Friday morning at The Presbyterian Home at Hollidaysburg. Known as “Dick”, he was born in Bellwood, a son of the late Archibald and Katherine (Philips) Igou. He married M. Emilie Newell on March 14, 1958 in Penfield. Surviving is his wife of more than 59 years; four daughters: Cynthia May Absher, of Port St. Lucie,...
Wyatt James Lansberry
May 18, 2017
Wyatt James Lansberry, 12, Altoona, passed away Thursday.He was born in State College, son of Marc Jon Lansberry and Terri Anne Bradford.Surviving are his parents, of Altoona; special mother, Danielle Arlene Lansberry, of Altoona; three siblings: Brooke E. Lansberry of Altoona, LCpl Dakota M. Lansberry and wife, LCpl Ashley, in North Carolina and Kalvin L. Moyle of Pleasant Gap; paternal...
Francis Elizabeth Diskey
May 2, 2017
Francis Elizabeth Diskey, 83, Twin Falls, Idaho, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday.Francis was born in Juniata, daughter of the late David Raymond and Hazel Lorena (Chronister) Edwards. She was an independent person her whole life, leaving home as a young adult and making her own way in the world at a fairly young age. She married...
James L. Focht
Apr 24, 2017
James L. Focht, 90, Bellmeade, moved to his home in Heaven. He was born in Williamsburg, PA, a son of the late David W. and Flora Mae (Woomer) Focht. He was first married to Margaret E. (Bowman) Focht, mother of his children. She preceded him in death on July 8, 1980. He then married Doris (Watson) Snyder Focht. She preceded him...
Inabel Viola Black
Apr 23, 2017
Inabel Viola Black, 90, Sinking Valley, passed away early Sunday morning at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.She was born in Armstrong County, daughter of the late Charles Leslie and Kathleen Belle (Krider) Boyd. On Aug. 18, 1944, she married Samuel C. Black at St. John Lutheran Church, Sinking Valley. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1976.Surviving are three...
Zelda Dell Allen
Apr 22, 2017
Zelda Dell Allen, 69, Camp Hill, formerly of Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at The Gardens at Camp Hill, Camp Hill, PA. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ray and Lena (Rouzer) Dell. She married Patrick F. Allen and he preceded her in death on November 9, 2011. She is survived by three children: Thomas Wright, of...
William H. Zimmerman
Apr 22, 2017
William H. Zimmerman, “Red”, 89, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Clearfield, a son of the late John and Betty (Luzier) Zimmerman. He is survived by his former wife, Marlene (Cartwright) Zimmerman; two daughters: Debra (Darrell) Barlow, of Shreveport, LA and Paula (John) Vincent, of Altoona; son-in-law, Bill Mitchell, of Altoona; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren;...
Edgar H. Grassmyer
Apr 20, 2017
Edgar H. Grassmyer, 91, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at his home. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late Francis N. and Lottie V. (Holland) Grassmyer. On June 28, 1948, he married Betty L. Walters in Altoona. Edgar is survived by his wife of 68 years; five children: Francis H. (Barb) Grassmyer, of Geesytown, Barbara J. (Ross) Smith, of...
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