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Effie Mae Salyards
Oct 20, 2016
Effie Mae Salyards, 89, of Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday.
She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Kenneth H., Sr. and Gertrude J. (Keith) Doutrich. She married William S. Salyards, Sr., August 27, 1946, in Juniata. He died March 22, 1985.
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Mollie M. Emory
Oct 19, 2016
Mollie Madaline McGraw Emory, 88, Pittsburgh, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Passavant, Pittsburgh, PA.She was born in Braddock, PA, a daughter to the late Clyde and Helen Hutchison. She married Charles Valentine Emory on September 22, 1951 in Bellwood, PA. He preceded her in death on November 1, 2011.Mollie is survived by three sons: Mark John Emory and wife...
Betty J. Hippo
Oct 13, 2016
Betty Jane (Smith) Hippo, 92, passed away on October 13, 2016 at La Posada Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born in Juniata, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1924 to Myrtle and William Smith. She was a very wise, caring woman who had a simple faith in Jesus and is now with Him and family members but without her annoying...
Marjorie E. Ickes
Oct 13, 2016
Marjorie E. Ickes, 83, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John H. and Mary E. (Hillard) Miller. She married David I. Ickes on June 26, 1962 in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2003. Marjorie is survived by a daughter, Mary E....
Pauline A Schirf
Oct 9, 2016
Pauline A. Schirf, 91, Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward E. and Josephine (Eckenrode) Schirf.Surviving are several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by three brothers: Vincent Schirf, Herbert Schirf Sr. and Regis Schirf; and two sisters: Esther M. Rickabaugh and Gertrude Derrick. She was the last surviving member...
Betty Lou Wyland
Oct 7, 2016
Betty Lou Wyland, 89, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Stanley and Ella (Maurer) Campbell. She married Gilbert Paul Wyland on September 7, 1946 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1963. Betty is survived by three children: Kathy Hart of Altoona, Steve...
Lucien R. Dengate, Jr.
Oct 4, 2016
Lucien R. Dengate, Jr., “Beanie”, 56, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Lucien R., Sr. and Joan Kay (Goldstein) Dengate. He is survived by girlfriend, Pamela Barbin of Altoona; four siblings: Dawn Helsley of Altoona, Ron Dengate of Tyrone, Dave Dengate of Port Matilda, and Wendy Wilson of Hollidaysburg; and...
Donald G. Snyder, Sr.
Oct 3, 2016
Donald G. Snyder, Sr., 91, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Monday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Philadelphia, a son of the late Edwin Guy and Mary Maybelle (Heim) Snyder. He married the former Janet Mae Shute on May 12, 1950 in State College. She preceded him in death on March 23, 2015. Donald is survived by three...
Lois E. Tussey
Sep 26, 2016
Lois E. Tussey, 92, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at Golden Living – Hillview. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Harry Lewis and Sadie (Haupt) Mentzer. She married Richard E. Tussey on November 3, 1945 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Juniata. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1988. Lois is survived by a daughter,...
Ruth E. Nagle
Sep 23, 2016
Ruth E. Nagle, 82, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Arthur and Ella Mae (Richards) Erickson. She married Duane P. Nagle, Sr. on January 10, 1957 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2013. Ruth is survived by two sons: Duane (Karen) and Stanley (Liz), both of Altoona; four...
Joyce A. Wertz
Sep 20, 2016
Joyce A. “Boo” Wertz, 72, Dysart, went home Tuesday to be with her Lord and Savior as she was prepared to enter into his loving arms.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George S. and Anna May (MacArthur) Martin. On May 3, 1962, she married William C. Wertz at Fourth Lutheran Church, Altoona.Surviving are her husband of 54...
Francis A. Booterbaugh Sr.
Sep 15, 2016
Francis A. Booterbaugh, Sr., 81, Altoona, died Thursday morning, September 15, 2016, at his home. He was born May 27, 1935, in Altoona, a son of the late Ira Joseph Booterbaugh and Samantha (Vaughn) Booterbaugh.
He married Nancy L. Runk, who survives with seven children; Ira Booterbaugh, Francis A. Jr., Marie Warrender, Betty Cote, Charles Nearhoof, Patricia Minor, Debbie Weaver,...
S. Ruth Linscott
Sep 9, 2016
S. Ruth Linscott, 96, formerly of Altoona, died Friday September 9, 2016 at the Rose of Sharon Personal Care Home, St. Michaels PA. She was born on December 11, 1919, in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Lawrence H. and Elsie Mae (Buckey) Beam. She was twice married; first to Charles H. Trimble, then to Donald A. Linscott on December 30, 1974...
Dan Walker Magill
Sep 7, 2016
Dan Walker Magill, 56, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Toledo, OH, son of the late Charles Richard and Helen Marie (Walker) Magill. He is survived by a sister, Cheryl Jean Magill of Altoona; a brother, Ralph Paul Magill (Linda) of Titusville, PA; and six nieces and nephews. Dan was a graduate of Central High School and...
Ronald Mahlon Merritts, Sr.
Aug 30, 2016
Ronald Mahlon Merritts, Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Washington, D.C., a son of the late George M. and Mariam (Snoberger) Merritts. He married Sylvia J. Adams December 31, 1966 in Altoona at Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to his wife Sylvia, of 50 years, he is survived by three sons: Louis C. Adams of...
Thomas E. Lightner
Aug 28, 2016
Thomas E. Lightner, 63, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George L. and Betty Hazel (Miller) Lightner. He married Mary Kathryn Ciaverella on April 24, 1976 in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Mary, of 40 years, he is survived by a brother, George L. Lightner, II (Ginny), of Lexington,...
John William Dunn, III
Aug 21, 2016
John William Dunn, III, 62, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He was born in San Antonio, TX, a son of the late John W., Sr., and Dorothy Lorraine (Trammell) Dunn. He married Tammy Lynn Wood on September 3, 2005 in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 11 years, Tammy, he is survived by five children: Johnny C....
Goldie R. Franks
Aug 20, 2016
Goldie R. Franks, 95, Altoona, died Saturday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorthea (Myers) Weierick. She married Martin L. Franks in May of 1940, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1985. She is survived by a daughter, Vickie Knotts (Michael), of Altoona; a...
Damian Alynn Gingerich
Aug 17, 2016
Damian Alynn Gingerich, 34, Oakland Park, Fla., formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of Stewart Sr. and Connie (Hileman) Gingerich.
Surviving are his parents of Altoona; a daughter, Joselynn Gingerich of Altoona; three brothers: Stewart Jr., Rodney and Michael; two sisters: Lorie Friedenberger (Steve) and Lisa Shellenburger (Scott); a special aunt,...
Thomas V. Morris
Aug 17, 2016
Thomas V. Morris, 96, Belleville, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Earl Alfonzo and Naomi (Gunsalles) Morris. He was twice married. He was first married to Florence Dougal, she preceded him in death on October 9, 1987. He then married Shirley L. Carter on March 30, 1996 in Altoona. He...
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