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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Kim M. Myers
Jul 25, 2015
Kim M. Myers, of Waterbury, Connecticut passed away last Saturday at his summer home in Duncansville. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James F. and Viola E. (Foor) Myers. He married Winifred Rose Patterson, who preceded him in death on May 21, 2015. Kim is survived by a brother, Donald, of Altoona. During his career, Kim worked...
Clara Belle Webber
Jul 20, 2015
Clara Belle Webber, also known as "Myrt", 89, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Herbert and Bertha (German) Moore. She married Paul V. Webber, June 17, 1955 in Altoona who preceded her in death on April 28, 2014. Clara is survived by two daughters: Carol Detrich and...
Melissa Ann Mauk
Jul 20, 2015
Melissa Ann Mauk, 39, McKees Rocks, died unexpectedly July 20, 2015, at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of LuAnn Mauk and Kim Jones. Surviving are her parents; three children: Brandon, Bailey and Daylon Reed; her grandfather, Paul E. Mauk; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Martha D. Mauk, on Nov....
Marjorie M. Burket
Jul 18, 2015
Marjorie M. Burket, 90, passed away on Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg. Marjorie was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Bernard and Alma (Page) Kuhn. She was first married to Arlie L. Thompson who was killed in action in WWII on January 5, 1944. She married Richard F. Burket in 1946 who preceded her in death...
Ronald E. McMillan
Jul 15, 2015
Ronald E. McMillan, 76, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Wilbur and Nora (Stewart) McMillan. He married Marian P. McGeary, March 19, 1960 in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Marian, he is survived by six children: Ronald E., Jr., of Altoona, Tammy Poplardo and husband Nicholas,...
John E. Weidley, Jr.
Jul 14, 2015
John E. Weidley, Jr., 95, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E., Sr. and Daisy Florence (Hannah) Weidley. He married Marjorie E. Glenn, May 3, 1942 in Crafton, PA by Rev. John C. Hare, she preceded him in death on December 18, 2010. He is...
Ronald J. Halbritter
Jul 9, 2015
HALBRITTER, RONALD J., Age 76, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Altoona, on July 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda (Borella) Halbritter and the late Carol (Hecht) Halbritter; loving father of William (Deborah) Halbritter and Lori Ann (Patrick) Lillis; brother of Darlene, Debbie, David and the late Susan and Cheryl; proud Pap Pap of Aleshia, Adam Patrick, Julianna, Lauren, Austin, Kaiden...
Barbara Anne Meehan-Harris
Jul 6, 2015
Barbara A. Meehan-Harris, 62, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late David Ross and Marilyn (Hughes) Forney and her late adoptive father, Gar Forney. She is survived by three children: Lesli A. Yingling, of Altoona, Cheryl A. Barbrey and husband Lee, of Virginia Beach, VA, and John F....
David Allen Barger
Jul 3, 2015
David Allen Barger, 64, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of William and Patricia (Withers) Barger. He married Rebecca "Becky" Edwards, September 30, 1972 in Altoona. In addition to his parents and wife, Becky, he is survived by four children: Scott and wife Hailey of Warsaw, IN, Kimberly Barger Maxwell and husband...
Shirley M. Langer
Jul 2, 2015
Shirley M. Langer, 82, Martinsburg, passed away Thursday evening at Homewood in Martinsburg. She was born in Falls Creek, PA, a daughter of the late John R. and Teresa E. (Murray) Turk. She married Donald R. Langer, of Altoona, PA, September 15, 1956, in Falls Creek, PA, who preceded her in death on October 12, 2013. She is survived by...
Lawrence L. Garman
Jun 29, 2015
Lawrence L. Garman, 94, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Elmer and Alta (Wiley) Garman. He was twice married, first to Betty M. Garman, who preceded him in death on January 23, 1980 and to Ada C. (Grove) Garman, who also preceded him in death. He is survived by a son,...
Barbara A. Lonsinger
Jun 27, 2015
Barbara A. Lonsinger, 62, Altoona, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma Stotler. She married Dorsey B. Lonsinger on Sept. 12, 1975. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2012. Surviving are three children: Cristy Lonsinger (Steve Salsgiver), Dorsey W. Lonsinger (Nicole) and Mike Lockard, all of Altoona;...
Mabel Elizabeth Ritchey
Jun 27, 2015
Mabel Elizabeth Ritchey, 86, died peacefully after an 11 year journey with Alzeimers disease. She married Clyde (Jiggs) Ritchey August 25, 1953 and lived happily for 51 ½ years until his death 11 years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Kay Ritchey and a sister, Shirley Wendell as well as two dogs, Tara and Wagner. She was preceded...
Alison S. Douglas
Jun 27, 2015
Alison S. Douglas, 101, died Saturday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg, at the home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert S. and Emsie (Martin) Douglas. Surviving are two nieces: Margaret Griffis and Jean Smith; and one cousin, Joyce Alsop. She was preceded in death by one brother, John M. Douglas and one sister, Margaret Snyder....
Francis James Trostle, Sr.
Jun 25, 2015
Francis James Trostle, Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Agnus (Stevens) Trostle. He married Joann C. Taylor, March 21, 1959 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Altoona. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Robert (Anna), Francis "Butch", Bernard...
Robert H. Mallow
Jun 18, 2015
Robert H. Mallow, 82, of Altoona, died Thursday, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George D. and Esther M. (Burket) Mallow. He married Mary Jo Hanlon on March 2, 1957, in Cumberland Maryland. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2010. Surviving are six children: Laurie A....
Frederick I. Lowery
Jun 18, 2015
Frederick I. "Fred" Lowery, 82, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Thursday, at Golden Living Center, Hillview. He was born in Ellerslie, MD, the son of the late Lewis W. and Mary (Schaub) Lowery. He married Shirley J. Carson on January 24, 1952, in Cumberland, MD. She preceded him on August 11, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Charlotte...
Dorothy R. Hamil
Jun 15, 2015
Dorothy R. Hamil, 83, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at Golden Living-Hillview. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Levi F. and Laura M. (Caldwell) Frederick. She married Frederick B. Hamil, January 30, 1952, in Altoona, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2015. She is survived by three daughters: Rebecca Plouse and husband John, of...
Carol L. Murphy
Jun 14, 2015
Carol L. Murphy, 69, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, late Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas D. and Sarah P. (Price) Ferguson. She married Byron P. Murphy, Sr., March 3, 1967, in Winchester, VA. She is survived by her husband of more than 48 years, two sons: B. Paul...
Lynn Earl Laich
Jun 11, 2015
Lynn Earl Laich, 90, Juniata, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Munson, PA, a son of the late Gottlieb and Verda (McCracken) Laich. He married Catherine "Marie" Weyandt, November 18, 1949 in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Marie, he is survived by six children: Dean (Rosemary) Laich, Diana (Allen) Everhart, Lisa Smearman, Barbara...
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