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Cody D Belin

Cody D Belin

May 28, 2016

Cody D. Belin

June 5, 1996 --  May 28, 2016

 

                Cody D. Belin, 19, Altoona, died Saturday morning in Baltimore, Maryland.  He was born in Altoona, a son of Carl Doug Belin & Stacey Cunningham Lingafelt. 

                Surviving are his mother, Stacey Lingafelt and husband, Tom of Altoona, his father Carl Doug Belin of Sinking Valley, maternal...

Charles E. Frischkorn

Charles E. Frischkorn

May 25, 2016

Charles E. Frischkorn, 84, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John B. and Elizabeth (Danbeck) Frischkorn. He married Carmen L. Weber April 11, 1991 in Miami Beach, FL. He addition to his wife of 25 years, he is survived by five children: Kenneth of Louisiana, Ricky of Nanty Glo, Brian...

Paul E. Rickard, Jr.

Paul E. Rickard, Jr.

May 22, 2016

Paul E. Rickard, Jr., 84, Altoona, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Sunday. He was born in Fallentimber, PA, son of the late Paul E., Sr. and Margaret (Van Scoyc) Rickard. He married Fayetta Miller on December 24, 1952. In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by daughters: Pamela K. Kraft (Denny) and Lee Ann Peterman...

Harry Weest Hanna

Harry Weest Hanna

May 11, 2016

Harry Weest Hanna, 91, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert Wesley and Anna Bitner (Bankert) Hanna. He married Alice M. Lawruk on September 9, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hanna of 43 years; three children: Mike Ball (Dawn), Mary Jo Palmer, and Gary Hanna (Mary); five...

Louisa Joyce Marshall

Louisa Joyce Marshall

May 9, 2016

Louisa Joyce Marshall, 76, Altoona, quietly slipped away to join the Church Triumphant early Monday morning.She was born in Connellsville, PA, daughter of the late Allison Richard and Bernice (Knight) Marshall.Louisa is survived by a brother, Thomas J. Marshall of Birmingham, AL; a niece, Janette D. Marshall of Birmingham, Al; four nephews: John R. Marshall of Marietta, GA, James T. Marshall...

Richard A. Quarello

Richard A. Quarello

May 5, 2016

Richard A. “Dick” Quarello, 63, Altoona, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edgar W. and Edna M. (Palmer) Quarello. Dick is survived by a sister, Judy A. Deremer; brother-in-law, Chet Deremer; two nephews: Shawn Gioiosa and Christopher Rickabaugh; a niece, Maranda Deremer; faithful companion, Sadie; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Brian...

Sara E. Koller

Sara E. Koller

May 1, 2016

Sara E. Koller, 81, Altoona, went to be with the Lord late Sunday evening at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert W. and Evelyn F. (Boyles) Luke. She married Walter L. Koller July 6, 1955 in Winchester, VA by Rev. William Eisenberg. He preceded her in death August 10, 2010. Sara is survived by four children:...

Dean W. Laich

Dean W. Laich

Apr 30, 2016

Dean W. Laich, 64, Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Lynn E. and Catherine Marie (Weyandt) Laich. He married Rosemary T. Laich March 16, 1979 in Guam. In addition to his wife of 37 years, he is survived by his mother, C. Marie; children: Delsha Walker of Mechanicsville, VA, Jeff Laich of Altoona,...

Dawn Marie Singer

Dawn Marie Singer

Apr 28, 2016

Dawn Marie Singer, 55, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning after an extended illness at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bell Gardens, CA, daughter of the late Leon E. and Donna L. (Stambaugh) Davison. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, William D. Singer; two sons: Jason E. Davison and wife Tricia and William R. Singer and fiancé Angela...

John T. Baker

John T. Baker

Apr 26, 2016

John T. Baker, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening, unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Geist and Theda (Tracey) Baker. He is survived by a daughter, Tracey (Baker) Collins and husband Andrew, of Altoona; a grandson, Theodore Collins; a sister, Jeanne Baker; former wife and good friend, Alice Kline; and nieces and nephews and their...

Kenneth J. Faith, Jr.

Kenneth J. Faith, Jr.

Apr 21, 2016

Kenneth J. Faith, Jr., 88, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning.He was born in Winter Park, FL, son of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Katharine J. (Mier) Faith.He is survived by two daughters: Lori F. Pastore and husband Jim of Altoona and Meredith L. Faith of Albuquerque, NM; daughter-in-law, Lynn Faith of...

James L. Ickes

James L. Ickes

Apr 20, 2016

James L. Ickes, 54, Altoona, passed late Wednesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Robert L. and Nancy E. (Wilt) Ickes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters: Vanessa Moore and husband Devon of Florida and Jamie Morris and husband David of Texas; four grandchildren: Jaidev, Tiana, and Laila Moore and Morgan Morris,...

Vilma M. Bowers

Vilma M. Bowers

Apr 17, 2016

Vilma M. Bowers, 84, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo and Martha Taylor. Vilma is survived by three children: Robert J. Graffius, II and wife Pamela of Altoona, Paula Shatarsky and husband Robert and Ronald Jay Graffius and wife Kelly, all of Leesburg VA; 10...

Chester D. Rose

Chester D. Rose

Apr 14, 2016

Chester D. Rose, 97, Altoona, passed away Thursday afternoon at Golden Living Community – Hillview. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Chester Thomas and Helen (Stull) Rose. He is survived by his wife, B. Bernice; three sons: Chester James Rose and wife Faye of Tampa, FL, David M. Rose and wife Cathy of Altoona, and Norman Hatfield and wife...

John F. Batch

John F. Batch

Apr 12, 2016

John F. Batch, 68, of Altoona, entered eternal life on Tuesday. He was born in Sewickley, PA, a son of the late John and Helen (Kolodziej) Batch, Sr. Surviving are a cousin Darlene Scarpaci, of Altoona, with whom he resided, and numerous second cousins. John was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Altoona, and a former member of St. Vladimir Ukrainian...

Nancy Lou Wright

Nancy Lou Wright

Apr 9, 2016

Nancy Lou Wright, 78, Altoona, passed way Saturday afternoon at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James O. and Evelyn (Green) Staley. She married Maurice E. Wright on August 7, 1978 in Winchester, VA. Nancy is survived by her husband of 37 years; four children: Timothy Mark Walker (Tonya), Joan Strum, Shawn Patrick Walker, and Jamie Lynn...

Janis Ardriene Ammerman

Janis Ardriene Ammerman

Apr 5, 2016

Janis Ardriene Ammerman, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.

She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Eugene Harry and Helen (Morrow) Ammerman. She lived in Altoona most of her life.

Janis is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Ammerman (Dan); nephew, Mark Ammerman (Lisa) of Houston, TX; niece, Terri Ammerman, of...

Ralph C. Bream, Jr.

Ralph C. Bream, Jr.

Apr 2, 2016

Ralph C. Bream, Jr., 64, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at his home. He was born in Gettysburg, son of the late Ralph C. Bream, Sr. and Pauline S. (Herring) Bream. He married Sharon L. Hemcher, June 19, 1969 in Altoona, PA at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; his mother, of Gettysburg; two...

Frederick F. Reilly

Frederick F. Reilly

Mar 28, 2016

Frederick F. Reilly, 80, Altoona, passed away early Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis and Helen (Peters) Reilly. He married Evelyn Grace Smith in 1962 in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2013. Frederick is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Patricia A. 'Patty' McCaulley

Patricia A. 'Patty' McCaulley

Mar 24, 2016

Patricia A. “Patty” McCaulley, 78, Altoona, died Thursday at her residence after a brief illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Cora I. (Estep) Glasgow. On Nov. 19, 1955, she married Robert E. McCaulley, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1983.Surviving are five daughters: Candice Himes (Joe), Cindy Aurandt (Bill), Sharon Greene and Susan...

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