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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Lillian K Csato

Lillian K Csato

Mar 30, 2014

Lillian K. Csato, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Formerly of Altoona and Everett, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alma Frederick. She married Ernest Csato on March 2, 1952 in Trenton, NJ at the Central Baptist Church who preceded her in death on January 5, 2009....

Janet C Ardizzone

Janet C Ardizzone

Mar 29, 2014

Obituaries / Richard F. Wiseman Jr. Betty J. Alberts Janet C. "Twiggy" Ardizzone, Altoona, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Altoona, daughter of William and Verna (Henderson) Davensizer. She married Nicola P. Ardizzone on May 18, 1974. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived by a son, Ricky...

James C Cessna

James C Cessna

Mar 20, 2014

James Carl Cessna, 89, Altoona, died Thursday night at Valley View Home. He was born in Gypsy, son of the late Lloyd and Alta Mae (Bennett) Cessna. He married Frances E. Leonard August 4, 1951. She preceded him in death July 1, 2007. Surviving are: two daughters: Nancy B. Williams of Altoona and Connie C. Beckel of Greensburg; one son...

Barbara J Hench

Barbara J Hench

Mar 16, 2014

Barbara J. Hench, 61, Altoona, died Sunday, March 16 at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late William and Erma (Patton) Oschea.She married Timothy W. Hench, Sr. on May 20, 1971 in Altoona. Barbara was an office manager for HHH, Incorporated, of the protestant faith, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially spending time...

Shirley R McKee

Shirley R McKee

Mar 9, 2014

Shirley R. McKee, 85, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John and Marie Ray. She married William R. McKee, who preceded her in death on January 7, 1994. Surviving is one son, John W., of Altoona, three grandchildren, John W. Jr, Tracie, Tom, three...

Judith H Walters

Judith H Walters

Mar 7, 2014

Judith H. Walters, 73, Juniata, died Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald F. and Helen (Bathurst) Harley. She married Harry L. Walters, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2002. Surviving are a son, Keith A. Walters and wife, Karen, of Altoona; a daughter, Debbie Strong of New York; four...

Marilyn J Delozier

Marilyn J Delozier

Mar 6, 2014

Marilyn Jeanne Delozier, 78, of 600 Main St., Bellwood, formerly of Juniata, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Rudolph and Edith (Carr) Olson. Surviving are a son, David and wife, Kathy; a sister, Sally Robison and husband, Allan; extended family: Amanda and Ashley Forney of Altoona; as well as many nieces and nephews. She...

Linda L Williams

Linda L Williams

Mar 4, 2014

Linda L. Williams, 54, Coalport, died Tuesday morning at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Lewis S. Sr. and Viola (Coble) Williams. Surviving are her companion of 30 years, Allen C.James, two sons, Robert S. Williams of Donora, PA, John Williams in California, three sisters, Kathryn Yerty and Phyllis Murray both of Altoona, Viola...

Marvin S Boyles

Marvin S Boyles

Feb 26, 2014

Marvin S. Boyles, 78, Bellemead, disliked being the center of attention but loved being surrounded by his family and friends, so it was perhaps a mixed blessing when he passed away at home as the focus of his family's gathering on Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, the oldest of seven children loved and nurtured by Baltzer and Evelyn (Koontz)...

William L Singer

William L Singer

Feb 20, 2014

William L. Singer, 89, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Thursday at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clarence and Daisy (Pollen) Singer. He married Velma J. Kissell on November 5, 1943, in Altoona. Surviving is his wife of more than 70 years, one daughter, Barbara Rossman of...

William H Grassmyer

William H Grassmyer

Feb 16, 2014

William H. Grassmyer, 71, of Juniata, went to be with the Lord, Sunday morning at UPMC, Altoona. Known as Billy G. he was born in Altoona, a son of the late Harold W. and Ruth Hetty (Smith) Grassmyer. He was twice married, first to Linda Reed who preceded him in death in April, 2000, then married Louanne C. (Mock). Surviving...

John E Bush Sr.

John E Bush Sr.

Feb 12, 2014

John E. Bush, Sr, 78, of Juniata, died suddenly, Wednesday at UPMC, Altoona. Known as Jack, he was born in Colver, Cambria County, a son of the late Rueben P. and Catherine (Ball) Bush. He married Dorothy E. Helsel on September 30, 1955 in Coalport. Surviving are his wife of more than 58 years, one son, John E. Jr., and...

Martha K. McCoy Fissel

Martha K. McCoy Fissel

Jan 31, 2014

Martha K. McCoy Fissel, 71, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Friday at Homewood of Martinsburg. Known as Marty, she was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Eugene Allen and Pauline Agnes (Elder) Smeal. She was thrice married, first to John McCoy who died in 1994, then to Benjamin Williams who died in 2002, then on...

Pastor Lawrence Russell Ice

Pastor Lawrence Russell Ice

Jan 21, 2014

Pastor L. Russell Ice, 91, Altoona, formerly of Delaware, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday. He was born in Fairmont, W.Va., the eldest son of the late Virgil and Louise Ice. He was preceded in death in 2006 by his wife of nearly 65 years, L. Elizabeth Ice. Surviving are two sons: Lawrence (Patricia) of Lebanon, Ohio,...

Pauline M Fries

Pauline M Fries

Jan 17, 2014

Pauline M. Fries, 94, a resident of The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, passed away on Friday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Lena (Elder) Karstetter. She married Kenneth E. Fries on Nov. 24, 1943, and they were married for 70 years before Ken's passing in December 2013....

Miriam E Smith

Miriam E Smith

Jan 10, 2014

Miriam Elizabeth Smith, 97, Quakertown, formerly of Altoona and Johnstown, died Friday at her home. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Lawrence Hiram and Elsie Mae (Buckey) Beam. She married Ivory Clarence Smith on March 18, 1935, and he preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters: Shirley Ann Filer (Walter) of Altoona, Jacqueline Elizabeth Rok (Anthony)...

Thomas E Hollobaugh

Thomas E Hollobaugh

Jan 7, 2014

Thomas E. Hollobaugh, 65, Altoona, formerly of Mechanicsburg, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 7, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas W. and Betty L. (Richards) Hollobaugh. Surviving are a sister, Eileen M. Hall (William) of Chambersburg; a niece, Holly Hollobaugh of Huntingdon; and five nephews: Terry Hollobaugh Jr. of Huntingdon, Dallas Hollobaugh (Audrey)...

David R Gracey Sr.

David R Gracey Sr.

Jan 4, 2014

David Robert Gracey Sr., 64, Juniata, died Saturday morning at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of Laura Gene (Hess) Gracey and the late Robert E. Gracey. He married Deborah Ann Gunsallus on Aug. 20, 1971. Surviving are his wife, Debbie, of more than 42 years; three children: daughter Nicole Greenwood, son David R. Gracey Jr. and...

Anna B Harpster

Anna B Harpster

Dec 29, 2013

Anna B. Harpster, 94, formerly of Juniata Gap, died Sunday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel and Lyda (Glunt) Hoffman. She married Robert C. Harpster on Sept. 30, 1937. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1981. Surviving are three sons: Samuel W. Harpster of Altoona, John L....

Audrey E Bradley

Audrey E Bradley

Dec 25, 2013

Audrey E. Bradley, 85, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Lasher) Sharrar. She married Richard Bradley in August 16, 1947 and divorced in 1969. Surviving are two children, son, Richard E. "Rick" Bradley, Jr. and wife Vickie, and daughter Brenda Hancuff and...

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