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Ralph Edward Quarry

Ralph Edward Quarry

Aug 8, 2016

Ralph “Bud” Edward Quarry, 76, Tyrone, passed away late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph Elmer and Betty Louise (Patton) Quarry. He married Constance “Connie” Shope on April 13, 1963 in Bellwood. She preceded him in death on December 10, 1988. He is survived by a daughter, Robin and fiancé David Shields of...

Emma T. Atkinson

Emma T. Atkinson

Aug 7, 2016

Emma T. Atkinson, 91, a resident of Maybrook Hills, formerly Valley View Health & Rehabilitation Center, died Sunday morning August 7, 2016, at UPMC Altoona.She was born May 2, 1925, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Thomas and Emma (Barnes) Green.  She married Paul Atkinson who preceded her in death.Surviving are three sons: Thomas J. (Gillian) of Shelburne Falls,...

Carol Moran

Carol Moran

Aug 5, 2016

   Carol Ann Moran, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016, in Clearfield Hospital.  She was born April 3, 1949 in Altoona, the daughter of the late Carmen (Craw) Moran and Jay Moran.     Carol graduated from Altoona High School in 1967 and attended Beckley University in Beckley, West Virginia.   She had a great love of horses and horse training.  She excelled at horse jumping...

Dorothy Jean Young

Dorothy Jean Young

Aug 4, 2016

Dorothy Jean Young, 77, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Clearfield, daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Mildred (Kramer) Moyer. Dorothy is survived by four children: Mary K. Rhodes (Thomas), William “Bill” Young, Candy Sue Martino, all of Altoona, and Melanie A. Keener (Richard) of Hollidaysburg; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She graduated from Clearfield...

James Lee Lansberry

James Lee Lansberry

Aug 3, 2016

James Lee Lansberry, 69, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was born in Clearfield County, son of Albert and Betty Lou (Williams) Lansberry. He married Karen McCaulley on June 10, 2002 in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 14 years, he is survived by three daughters: Pamela, Jamie, and Jennifer Lansberry; a step-son, Jeffery Nail; eight grandchildren: Allyssa,...

Heather L. Mighells

Heather L. Mighells

Aug 1, 2016

Heather L. Mighells, 36, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday at Manor Care Nursing Home, Pittsburgh. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Steven and Joni (Davis) Mighells. She is survived by her parents of Altoona; two sisters: Stephanie McGinnis (Jason) of Altoona and Ashley Watt (Adam) of Altoona; two nephews: Braeson and Eli McGinnis whom...

Bernice Jane Yohn

Bernice Jane Yohn

Jul 30, 2016

Bernice Jane Yohn, 85, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at GoldenLiving-Hillview. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Katherine (Mangus) Smith. She married William E. Yohn on June 5, 1955 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1974. Bernice is survived by a son, Jack and wife Marilyn of Chambersburg; two grandchildren: Jack...

John Milton Merritts

John Milton Merritts

Jul 23, 2016

   John Milton Merritts, 82, of Juniata, Altoona, passed peacefully at the Allegheny Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg on Saturday, July 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

   He was born November 28, 1933, in Huntingdon, son of the late Luther Eliot and Iva Mae (O'Donnell) Merritts.  He married Darlene Joy Diffenderfer on September 27, 1958 at the Juniata Church of the...

Joseph Chaplin

Joseph Chaplin

Jul 23, 2016

   Joseph H. Chaplin, 57, Juniata, died Saturday morning, July 23, 2016, at UPMC-Altoona.  He was born April 27, 1959, in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph Leroy and Velma Jean (Height) Chaplin and married Dena K. Burkholder.   Surviving is his wife, one daughter, Maura Weaver (Chris), of Altoona, three grandchildren, Kylee, A.J., and Melissa, and three brothers, Ronald Leach (Mona), Thomas...

Larry J. McCaulley

Larry J. McCaulley

Jul 14, 2016

Larry J. McCaulley, 64, Altoona, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis and Martha (Rabold) McCaulley. He married Nancy Smithmyer on June 6, 1970. In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Mayes, of Fallentimber, a granddaughter, Annette Gingerich, two step-granddaughters, Stephanie and Nicole, a sister,...

Mary Virginia Huss

Mary Virginia Huss

Jul 9, 2016

Mary Virginia Huss, 77, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Florence Parks. She married Barney David Huss, who preceded her in death in 1988.

Virginia is survived by five children: Donna Jean Claar, of Bear, DE, Robert Westover, Jr. (Marion Park), of San Antonio, TX, Debra...

Robert E. Yon

Robert E. Yon

Jun 28, 2016

Robert E. “Bob” Yon, 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Calderwood) Yon. He is survived by two daughters: Nancy Roseberry and husband John of Tyrone and Carrie Sacchetti and husband Paul of Warrington; and seven grandchildren: Jessica, Ginny, Doug, Ashley, Rachel, Angela, and Emily. He was...

Archie C. Buchanan, Jr.

Archie C. Buchanan, Jr.

Jun 23, 2016

Archie Campbell Buchanan, Jr., 68, Irvona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in DuBois, son of the late Archie C. Buchanan, Sr. and Ada Jane (Hale) Dixon. He married Susan Jane Buchanan on November 23, 1970. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2009. He is survived by three children: James B. and fiancé Heather Kozlov...

Wannetta S. Smith

Wannetta S. Smith

Jun 18, 2016

Wannetta S. Smith, 77, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Eva (Holmes) Barrett. She married James M. Smith June 4, 2009. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2014. She is survived by two sons: Richard and Victor; a daughter, Bunnie Stong; six grandchildren; and two sisters: Diosa...

Lois Joan Cashman

Lois Joan Cashman

Jun 16, 2016

Mrs. Lois Joan Cashman, 98, Lakemont, widow of Robert C. Cashman, passed away in her home under the compassionate care of Asera Hospice staff at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, outliving five younger siblings. Joan, as she was known, was first married to Milford Paul Nuse, now deceased and mother to six children: Richard P., Carole S. Rhodes (Gary), Patricia K. Daugherty...

Richard D. Tilson

Richard D. Tilson

Jun 14, 2016

Richard “Dick” D. Tilson, 70, of Manville, NJ, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond, VA after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Bertha Mae Tilson. He was twice married, first to Michelle McGann. He later married Mary M. Rothrock on August 13, 1992. He is survived by his wife Mary...

Carmen B. Slep

Carmen B. Slep

Jun 5, 2016

   Carmen (Baker) Slep

February 3, 1924  --  June 5, 2016

 

                Carmen (Baker) Slep, 92, Juniata Springs, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Sunday, at UPMC-Altoona.  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph M. and Beulah (Emes) Baker.  After the war and all her schooling, she married J. Daniel Slep on June 30, 1947,...

Harold K. "Ken" Rutter

Harold K. "Ken" Rutter

Jun 3, 2016

   Harold K. "Ken" Rutter, 89, of Sinking Valley, died peacefully Friday afternoon, June 3, 2016, at his home.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William and Cleo (Chamberlain) Rutter.  He married Vivian Long on March 8, 1946 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2003.   Surviving are three children:  two daughters; Michelle Rutter Tate and Yvonne Rutter, one...

Sheila J. Crusciel

Sheila J. Crusciel

Jun 2, 2016

Sheila J. Crusciel, 46, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at her home. She was born in Spangler, PA, daughter of Eugene D. and Beatrice L. (Criste) Hines. She married Joseph M. Crusciel October 22, 1994 in Cresson, PA. In addition to her husband of 21 years, she is survived by her mother, Beatrice; a daughter, Alexa J. Crusciel of Altoona; a...

Darlene K. Marlett

Darlene K. Marlett

May 28, 2016

Darlene K. Marlett, 69, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Maybrook Hills. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy McGinnis. She married James L. Marlett. In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by a son, James P. Marlett (Danielle) of Martinsburg and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy J. Troutman. Darlene...

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