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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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