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George Jacobs
Dec 8, 2015
George Jacobs, 86, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George N. and Yesmene (Abdallah) Jacobs. He married Kathryn M. (Collier) Clabaugh October 26, 2013.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Jeffrey of Minnesota; three grandsons: Nicholas, Michael, and Gregory; a daughter, Cathy Foy and husband Brian of...
Richard Allen Boyles, Sr.
Nov 30, 2015
Richard Allen Boyles Sr., 59, Altoona, died Monday.He was born in Altoona, the cherished first son born to Patty L. Boyles and the late Marvin S. Boyles.Surviving are a son, Richard A. Jr.; his beloved mother; two brothers: Stephen J. and Timothy W., both of Altoona; two nieces: Brittany Boyles and Shanon Boyles, both of Altoona; and a nephew John...
William Harding
Nov 28, 2015
William H. Harding, 80, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona.He married Donna Carter on Sept. 29, 1954, and they enjoyed 61 years together.Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Cindy Hollingsworth and fiancé, Leroy Dively Jr.; five grandsons: Timothy Harding Jr. and wife, Audra, Jesse Hollingsworth Sr. and wife, Krista, Scott Harding and wife, Laura, John Ruckinger and Joshua Marlette; 16...
Naomi J. Rupe
Nov 28, 2015
Naomi J. Rupe, 95, Altoona, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday at Graystone Manor. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Jan Joseph and Mary Augusta (Johnson) Ellstrom. She married Jack C. Rupe on February 22, 1947 at First Lutheran Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2011. Surviving are two daughters: Debby Rupe...
Daniel S. Aurandt
Nov 27, 2015
Daniel S. Aurandt, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at Golden Living-Hillview.He was born in Altoona, son of the late M. Frank and Adah (Shannon) Aurandt. He is survived by a brother, David E. Manbeck and wife Shirley of Altoona and several nieces and nephews. Daniel retired for LeCrone Moving and Storage and previously worked for Forsht Concrete.Daniel served in the...
William Thomas Williams
Nov 22, 2015
William Thomas Williams, “W.T.”, 66, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his home with his wife and sons at his side.He left behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Nancy, and their two sons, James Thomas and David Clinton, of Altoona. He also leaves his sister Jean (Williams) and husband Tommy Warren, Eupora, MS, half-sisters Patricia Williams, Lucedale, MS, Brenda...
Bert R Myers
Nov 19, 2015
Bert R. Myers, 91, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona on September 27th, 1924 son of the late George G. and Clara E. (Leader) Myers. Bert married Joan Elizabeth Abraham on June 13, 1946 in Cumberland, MD....
Helen L. Brickley
Nov 17, 2015
Helen L. Brickley, 80, Altoona, passed away late Tuesday night after a long illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin and Florence Etta (Corl) Wogan. She married Charles Thomas Brickley on June 26, 1954 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2003.Helen is survived by a son, Thomas Brickley of San Francisco, CA; a...
Linda Lee Miller Stine
Nov 15, 2015
Linda Lee Miller Stine, 67, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George Harold and Doris Jean (Kiser) Miller. Linda is survived by two daughters: Kimberly Miller and Mandy Stine, both of Altoona; four grandchildren: Cammie Teeters of Altoona, Tyler Stine of Altoona, Cameron and Lacey Hammond of Martinsburg;...
Lorna M. Pentland
Nov 7, 2015
Lorna M. Pentland, 78, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary P. (Weaver) Pope. She married Russell N. Pentland, April 12, 1957 in Altoona. In addition to her husband of 58 years, she is survived by a son, Russell C. and wife...
Francis Kelly
Nov 7, 2015
Francis "Bret" Kelly, 78, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leo "Tom" and Catherine (Cowan) Kelly. He married Joanne Nazarok, January of 1963 in Philadelphia. In addition to his wife of 52 years, he is survived by two sons: Michael and wife Kathryne...
Lou Ann Ochranek
Nov 6, 2015
Lou Ann Ochranek, 56, Altoona, went to be with her Lord unexpectedly Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Glenn Hostler and the late Donna (McMinn) Hostler. She married Roger T. Ochranek, February 8, 1977 in Altoona. In addition to her husband of 38 years, she is survived by three children: Kelly Porter and husband...
Donald E. Kelley
Nov 6, 2015
Donald E. Kelley, 84, Altoona, passed away late Friday morning at Golden Living-Hillview. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lester C. and Pearl (Nail) Kelley. He married Sandy Fluke, February 16, 1974 in Altoona. She preceded him in death May 28, 2015. Don is survived by four children: Donald J., of Altoona, Cynthia L., of Alabama, Melissa...
Eleanor G. Yohn
Oct 25, 2015
Eleanor G. Yohn, "Sis", 86, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Juniata, passed away late Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel C. and Margaret (Fagan) Harter. She married Henry Lewis Yohn April 9, 1952 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1994. She is survived by a daughter,...
Joseph Pat Wherry
Oct 24, 2015
Joseph P. (Pat) Wherry, 74, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William W. and Cleo (MacArthur) Wherry. He married Cheryl Barry on August 23, 1963, in Altoona. Surviving is his wife, Cheryl, of 52 years; a son, Jeff and wife Darla of Graham, NC; a daughter, Jennifer Holobinko and husband...
Alton Lee Swartz
Oct 23, 2015
Alton Lee Swartz, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Cyrus T. and Goldie M. (Ziegler) Swartz. Alton is survived by a sister, Verna Giarth; three nieces: Linda Clapper and husband Henry, Phyllis Paul, and Sherry Shanner; one great nephew; numerous great nieces; and numerous cousins. He was...
Ruth Ann Fornari
Oct 12, 2015
Ruth Ann Fornari, 71, of Altoona, died at her home early Monday morning surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Ashville, PA, a daughter of the late George Franklin and Mildred Geraldine Adams. She married Joseph Fornari, November 26, 1960. She is survived of her husband of 54 years; five children: Terry Fornari, JoAnn Haun, Jim Fornari, Karen...
Donald Eugene Burket
Oct 11, 2015
Donald Eugene Burket, 91, of Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late Oscar R. and Edith (Oakes) Burket. He married Rose Marie Patton on March 28, 1948 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 9, 1997. Don leaves behind a remarkable family legacy in his daughters: Donna...
Janet A Bloom
Oct 10, 2015
Janet A. Bloom, 89, Altoona, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday evening at her home. She was born in Coalport, a daughter of the late James G. and Della R. Andrew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Keith Bloom and daughter in law Marie Bloom. Surviving are her children: Richard Keith, Jr., James (Bonita), David (Erin)...
S. Winifred Smith
Oct 8, 2015
S. Winifred (Winnie) Smith, 92, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of 306 14th Avenue, Juniata, died Thursday at the home. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late James R. and Jennie (Samuels) Burkholder. She married Paul L. Smith June 26, 1942, in Winchester, VA. He died February 14, 1993. Winnie was a member of the former Wesley...
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