Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Gilbert H Dandrea Jr.
Jun 15, 2013
Gilbert H. Dandrea Jr., 74, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Altoona Regional. He was born in Hastings, son of the late Gilbert H. Sr. and Olive (Durandetti) Dandrea. He married Karen Yohn on June 17, 1967. Surviving are his wife; two children: Daniel Dandrea and Dana Campagna and husband Michael, all of Altoona; two grandchildren: Kaylee and Anthony;...
Christopher Michael Lion
May 14, 2013
Christopher Michael Lion, 37, Altoona, died Monday morning at Altoona Regional. He was born in Montgomery, Md., son of the late Robert B. Jr. and Patricia A. (Shaw) Lion. He married Teri L. on June 17, 2000, at Juniata United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife; a son, Corey Joseph of Altoona; a sister, Cheryl Delancey; two nephews: C.J. and...
Richard Allen Kibler
May 9, 2013
Richard Allen Kibler, 49, formerly of Hasting died unexpectedly at his home in Altoona. He was the son of Glen and Elizabeth (Carson) Kibler. Surviving is a son, Brooks Kaufman and wife, Stefanie, a daughter Patricia Davis, three grandsons, Devin, Dominic and Byron, two granddaughters, Adaison and Lori, three sisters, Michelle Conzo, Patricia Mason (Dave) Glenda Drancok (John). Richard is...
William K Bush
Apr 12, 2013
William K. "Bill" Bush, 88, Altoona, died Friday at his home. He was born in Antis Township, Blair County, son of the late William L. and Bertha E. (Farber) Bush. He married May Levina Farber on April 7, 1950, in Cumberland, Md. She preceded him in death on Feb. 8, 2010. Surviving are five children: Catherine L. Rose of Altoona,...
Elizabeth C Graham
Apr 8, 2013
Elizabeth C. Graham, 58, of Bedford, Texas, died Monday in Texas. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Marjorie Walls. Surviving is her mother; her five children: Stephanie Karm, Shawn Mallory, Scott Mallory, and Stephen Mallory Shannon Graham, 2 siblings: Julia Elliot and Edward Walls, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was employed at Citibank in account services....
Robert Kunes
Mar 22, 2013
Robert L. Kunes, 95 Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, died Wednesday evening at the home. He was born on January 25, 1918, son of the late Charles C. and Lulu M. (Hoover) Kunes. He married Jeanne Owens Farber Camp Hill, Pa. she preceded him in death on June 15, 1992. There are no surviving relatives. Robert graduated from Altoona High School...
Charles T "Chuck" Detwiler
Mar 21, 2013
Chuck Detwiler, 37, Bald Eagle, died Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Charles E. and Mary Ann (Green) Detwiler. Surviving are his children: Trenton, Jared, Malayna, Hayley, and Jada; two grandchildren: Karihanna and Kashus; his mother Mary Ann, and many aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, March...
Lee E Darr
Mar 18, 2013
Lee E. Darr, 79, Altoona, died Monday morning at Homewood in Martinsburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herman L. and Martha J. (Gobrecht) Darr. He married Shirley A. Tag on July 4, 1957, in Hollidaysburg, PA. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2005. Surviving are his children: Sherry Hickey of Martinsburg, Dennis Darr of...
Charles W Miller
Feb 23, 2013
Charles W. "Chuck" Miller, 77, Altoona, died Saturday evening at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles and Mary (Burk) Miller. He married Marcelle Patterson on Nov. 6, 1953, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife of 59 years; two sons: Charles E. and wife, Patricia, and Jeffrey D. and wife, Denise; a son-in-law, Arnold Perry;...
Joanne L Nixon
Feb 23, 2013
Joanne L. Nixon, 81, of 1707 S. Ninth St., Altoona, died Saturday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles R. and Naomi M. (Hobba) Loucks. She married Pastor Charles W. Nixon Sr. on March 17, 1950. Joanne was a beloved wife and a devoted loving mother. Surviving are eight children: Charles W. Jr. and...
Ronnie Gene Stahl
Feb 21, 2013
Ronnie G. Stahl, 64, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ronald Feisko and Betty Stahl. He married Janice L. Warren on Aug. 31, 1985. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Shaney Conigliaro and husband, Stephen, in Missouri; a son, Ronnie Jr. and wife, Vicki, of Altoona; four stepdaughters: Karen...
Byron F O'Donald
Feb 15, 2013
Byron F. O'Donald, 91, of Altoona, died Friday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clarence A. and Mabel A. (Kaylor) O'Donald. Surviving are five children, June Casella(Don ) of Huntingdon, Alma O'Donald Vance of Altoona, Byron F. O'Donald, Jr.(Angie) in New Mexico, Debora A. Horton(Chester), of Hollidaysburg, Ginny Kay Carnell...
John P Reilly
Feb 12, 2013
John Paul "Oopie" Reilly, 87, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Hugh and Mary (Funk) Reilly. Surviving are his wife and longtime love of 64 years, Cecile; four children: Hugh of Altoona, David of Blue Knob, Constance Latini and husband, Dennis, in Kentucky and Patricia of Altoona; nine grandchildren: Shawn Reilly and...
Ronald L Filer
Feb 12, 2013
Ronald L. Filer, 69, Golden LivingCenter-Hillview, died early Tuesday morning at the center. He was born in Altoona, son of Pearl (Kerstetter) Filer and the late Charles L. Filer. He married Betty L. Cox, and she died May 3, 1978. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; three siblings: Ralph and wife, Julia, and Darlene Hollows and husband, Tom, all of...
Duane P Nagle
Feb 12, 2013
Duane P. "Dutch" Nagle, 77, Altoona, died Tuesday evening at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of Wilda (Cooper) Nagle and the late Stanley P. Nagle. He married Ruth E. Erickson on Jan. 10, 1957, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; two sons: Duane P. Jr. and wife, Karen, of Flinton and Stanley A. and fiancee, Liz, of...
Candace J Tate
Feb 7, 2013
Candace J. "Candy" Tate, 60, Altoona, passed away peacefully Thursday at home after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born in Altoona, daughter of William and Joyce (Dixon) Graham and stepdaughter of James H. Vance. Surviving are her mother; a daughter, Kristee Brubaker and husband, Robert, with whom she resided; four grandchildren: Dylyn, Chelsey, Tyler and Willa; two...
Amber L Loucks
Jan 30, 2013
Amber Lois Loucks, 87, Altoona, formerly of Juniata, went to meet the Lord Jesus Christ, whom she knew as Savior, Wednesday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Alfred and Hazel (Bennett) Lysinger. She married Theodore Loucks on June 14, 1946, and he died Sept. 25, 1999. Surviving are three children: Janet Blazevich and husband,...
Doris M Grum
Jan 30, 2013
Doris M. Grum, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Prince Albert and Irene M. (Barr) Berry. She married John P. Grum on May 29, 1949, and he died Jan. 27, 2012. Surviving are four daughters: Denise Wagner and husband, Larry, J.P. Richardella and husband, Joe, Teresa Grum...
Connie J Kauffman
Jan 23, 2013
Connie Jane Kauffman, 72, Altoona, passed away peaceably Wednesday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Merrill G. Sr. and Pauline I. (Harshberger) Yeager. She married Sheldon R. Kauffman on June 18, 1960. Surviving are her loving husband; two children: Sherry L. Moses and husband, Greg, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Stephen...