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Alfred C. Decker
Feb 7, 2017
Alfred C. Decker, 76, Christiana, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at Harrison Senior Living, Christiana. He was born in Blair County, a son of the late Myril and Missouri (Cogan) Decker. He is survived by two sisters: Lois Mickel of Ronks, PA and Merry Decker of Gap, PA; a brother, Merle Decker of Hollidaysburg, PA; four nieces, two nephews...
Dylan Steven Gobert
Feb 7, 2017
Dylan Steven Gobert, 6, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Barry Albert and Kimberly Ann (Boyer) Gobert. In addition to his parents, Dylan is survived by his siblings: Nathaniel and Madison Potter and Lucas and Layla Gobert; grandparents: Linda of Patton, Wanda Boyer of Altoona, and Bob...
Sylvia J. Merritts
Feb 3, 2017
Sylvia J. Merritts, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Yohn) Adams. On December 31, 1966 in Altoona at Calvary Baptist Church, she married Ronald M. Merritts, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2016. She is survived by three sons: Louis C. Adams of Altoona,...
Amos C. Ferguson
Feb 1, 2017
Amos C. Ferguson, 64, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Amos H. Ferguson and Doris G. (Hoffman) Falk. In addition to his mother, Doris of Altoona, he is survived by a brother, Don V. McConahy of Sinking Valley. Amos was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church where he was active in the choir and...
James P. Reimer
Jan 30, 2017
James P. Reimer, 54, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of James R. and Patty L. (Butterbaugh) Reimer. In addition to his parents, James is survived by 8 aunts and uncles: Becky Hoffman of Altoona, Barbara Diehl of Altoona, Robert Butterbaugh of Allentown, David Butterbaugh of Bellwood, John Butterbaugh of Juniata, Ron Butterbaugh of...
Jacqueline Irene Walker
Jan 23, 2017
Jacqueline Irene “Jackie” Walker, 95, Allegheny Lutheran Home, formerly of Altoona and Point Marion, PA, passed away Monday. She was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Russell and Julia (Hall) Reed. She was married to her husband, Harry C. Walker for 47 years. He preceded her in death in April of 1995. Surviving is a daughter, Cheryll A. Schomber and...
Franklin D. Shannon
Jan 22, 2017
Franklin D. Shannon, “Duck”, 86, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at HealthSouth. Born in Altoona, a son of the late Joshua and Clara (Yanson) Shannon. On October 22, 1956 he married Vergie Wilt in Altoona. He is survived by three children: Rick L. and wife Kimberly Dawn of Altoona, Michael J. and wife Carylen of Lake, Michigan, and Cindy L. Barr...
Viola Gingery
Jan 21, 2017
Viola M. (Greenawalt) Gingery
April 15, 1918 -- January 21, 2017
Viola M. Gingery, 98, formerly of Juniata, passed away Saturday evening at Orrstown Personal Care Home where she has been a resident for the past ten years.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Brooks) Greenawalt. She married Paul D. Gingery on...
Marilyn J. Duncan
Jan 19, 2017
Marilyn J. Duncan, 92, of The Village at Morrison Cove, died Thursday morning. She was born in Scotdale, PA, a daughter of the late George R. “Ray” and Anna H. (Mosch) Moore. She was twice married, first to William H. Houseman, who preceded her in death in 1963; then to James R. “Pete” Duncan, who preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs....
Dean E. Williams
Jan 19, 2017
Dean E. Williams, 85, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at his home.He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late Paul and Edna (Root) Williams. On April 2, 1966, he married Janet Cassidy in Altoona.Dean is survived by his wife of 50 years; a daughter, Sue Williams (Todd Bookhamer) of Bellwood; two granddaughters: Heather and Lisa Long; great...
Fred R. Fields
Jan 17, 2017
Fred R. Fields, 82, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona Campus after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Fredrick and Margaret E. (Little) Fields. On December 21, 1955, he married Jane Louise Karlson in Alexandria, VA. Surviving are his wife of 61 years; two sons: Ronald Fields (Valerie), of Katy, TX, and Randy Fields, of...
Maryanna M. Bollinger
Jan 15, 2017
Maryanna M. Bollinger, 93, Altoona, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl C. and Florence (Young) Busch. She married William S. Bollinger on November 19, 1941, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1994.Surviving are two sons: John R. in Williamsburg, PA and...
Sonja P. Holland
Jan 10, 2017
Sonja P. Holland, 74, of Maybrook Hills, Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William E. and Rachel Irene (Holland) Holland. Miss Holland was a homemaker and a member of Second Avenue United Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother, Carl F. of Duncansville, and two sisters, Debbie...
Phyllis G. Guyer
Jan 9, 2017
Phyllis G. Guyer, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Garvey Manor.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Alfred and Elsie (Wagner). She married Gerald S. Guyer in 1942. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1990.She is survived by a grandson, Rick Guyer; and a granddaughter, Shelly McCaffrey, both of Altoona; 5 great grandchildren; and three...
John P. Kazmaier
Jan 9, 2017
John Patterson Kazmaier, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack Kemp Kazmaier and Jane Patterson Kazmaier. He was the stepson of T. Dean Lower. John married Deedra (Dede) Mauk on June 22, 1968. Surviving are his wife; a son, Christopher Mauk Kazmaier and his wife, Jessica (Price) of Mechanicsburg,...
Donald Lee Allison
Jan 8, 2017
Donald Lee Allison, 87, died Sunday afternoon at UPMC-Altoona.He was born in Philipsburg, the son of the late John and Esther (Mansell) Allison. He married Rose Marie Thomas on October 16, 1948, in Winchester, VA.Surviving are his wife of more than 68 years, two daughters:Linda Savino (Anthony) of Tyrone, Bonnie Sue Harpster (Phillip), of Altoona; three sons: Michael David (Sherry),...
Mary L. Alexander
Jan 6, 2017
Mary L. Alexander, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Graystone Manor, Bellmeade.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Luigetta (Misciagna) Ciambotti. On June 20, 1959 she married Francis D. Alexander at Holy Rosary Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2014.Mary is survived by a daughter, Teri Moore and her...
Mary L. Wilbur
Jan 6, 2017
Mary L. Wilbur, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.She was born in Claysburg, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elda (Glass) Imler. She married Donald W. Wilbur who preceded her in death on December 3, 1991.Surviving are five sons: Robert, Donald, Jeffrey, David, and Michael; a daughter, Tina Klopp; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren;...
Donald L. Winstead
Jan 6, 2017
Donald L. Winstead, 89, Juniata, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.He was born in Porter Twp, Huntingdon County, a son of the late Leon and Edith (Bishop) Winstead.He is survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Joanne Yvonne (Henry) Winstead.He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1946....
Marjorie E. Walker
Jan 5, 2017
Marjorie E. Walker, 82, Altoona, formerly of Juniata Gap, passed away early Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Heinrich and Cecile (Blumlein) Dunnenberger. On October 2, 1954 she married Harry C. Walker, Jr. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2014. Marjorie is survived by three children: Susan...
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