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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Rebecca G Romano

Rebecca G Romano

Sep 23, 2012

Rebecca G. Romano, 54, Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Robert Yon and the late Shirley (Dibert) Yon. She married Christopher D. Romano on July 11, 1975, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are her father; her husband; two daughters: Angela Semonis (James) of Warsaw, Ind., and Emily Teis (Jerry) of Philadelphia; two sisters:...

Maxine L. Romine

Maxine L. Romine

Sep 18, 2012

Maxine L. Romine, 85, formerly of East Juniata, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Harry and Vera (Vaughn) Greenawalt. She married George E. Romine and he preceded her in death on January 18, 1984. Surviving are one son, George I. Romine and wife Joanne...

Duane A> Forney

Duane A> Forney

Sep 17, 2012

Duane A. Forney, 80, Antis Twp, Tyrone, died Monday morning at the VanZandt VA Hospital. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Judene) Forney. He married Carol A. (Ware) on November 9, 1985 in Altoona. Surviving is his wife, one sister, Ann Ciambotti of Langhorne, PA, three daughters, Sondra Ocker and husband Kevin, Vicki...

William E Shannon

William E Shannon

Sep 12, 2012

William E. Shannon, Sr, 80, Bellwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William P. and Mabel (Green) Shannon. Surviving are his children: Dora L. Ferry and husband Ronald of Altoona, William E. Shannon, Jr., and his wife Suzanne of Gallitzin, Phyllis J. Garhart and husband David of...

Mary V Hoover

Mary V Hoover

Sep 8, 2012

Mary V. Hoover Dec. 26, 1914 - Sept. 8, 2012 September 10, 2012 The Altoona Mirror Save | Mary V. Hoover, 97, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo, Ind., daughter of the late Lazzaro and Anna Michelena. She married Ralph D. Hoover in October of 1935 in Pennsylvania....

Norman L. Marks

Norman L. Marks

Sep 7, 2012

Norman L. "Pete" Marks, 77, Riggles Gap, passed away Friday at Altoona Regional after a brief illness. He was born in Juniata, son of the late John C. and Ina (Kerstetter) Marks. He married Carol A. Foose on June 23, 1956, in Juniata and they shared 56 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, Carol; a son, Jeffrey A. Marks;...

Sondra Rinker

Sondra Rinker

Sep 6, 2012

Sondra J. Rinker, 74, Altoona, died Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Viola (McElroy) Rickabaugh. She retired from Tritex Sportswear as a trimmer. She was a graduate of Altoona High and Altoona Beauty School, and enjoyed dabbling with her computer, puzzles, and crafts. Surviving are her daughter Betty "Bebe" Rinker; her...

Brian S Stacey

Brian S Stacey

Sep 1, 2012

Brian S. Stacey passed away Saturday and will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Sherry A. (Lockard) Stacey, with whom he shared 24 years of life together; a son, Mitchel S. Stacey and his fiance, Hannah L. Campbell; and a daughter, Lindsey Rena Stacey and her partner, James M. Smith...

Norman E Oster

Norman E Oster

Aug 30, 2012

Norman E. Oster, 71, Altoona, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional. He was born in Bedford, son of the late David and Myrtle (Nave) Oster. He married Lynda J. Nail on March 15, 1990, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife of Altoona; children: Norman E. Oster, II (Missy), Mark A. Oster (Susan), Pamela Sechoka, and Adam Oster (Emily); step...

Bobbie Gene Dodson

Bobbie Gene Dodson

Aug 16, 2012

Bobbie Gene Dodson, a longtime resident of Altoona passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday evening at her home under the loving care of her family. She was born in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, daughter of Robert and Maybell Dillingham. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Dodson in1984 and is survived by her sons, Robert(Deena) Dodson, Horseheads, NY,...

Frederick Eugene Wert

Frederick Eugene Wert

Aug 14, 2012

Frederick Eugene Wert, 80, died Tuesday at the Hollidaysburg VA Home where he resided. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Simon L. and Suzanne May (Clapper) Wert. Surviving are his brother, Simon and sister Cora Mae Fisher and his niece/caregiver, Doris A. Lowey. He served in the Army during the Korean War. At the request of the...

Beulah Mangus

Beulah Mangus

Aug 11, 2012

Beulah "Bea" Mangus, 92, Albuquerque, NM, died in Albuquerque. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Marion and Myrtle (Bryan) McCaulley. She married Donald W. Mangus, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her daughters: Ronna Mangus and husband Mark Origlio of Edgewood, NM; Connie Amyx of Brodhead, KY, Barbara Crittenden and husband Thomas of Muskogee, OK; grandchildren: Ginny McCourt...

William P Marks

William P Marks

Aug 10, 2012

William P. "Butch" Marks Jr., 65, Duncansville, died Friday morning at home. He was born in Altoona, son of William P. and Anna C. (Rager) Marks. He married Virginia "Ginny" McConnell on Aug. 12, 1978, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; three stepsons: Christopher McConnell and wife, Veronica, of Columbus, Ohio, Brian McConnell and wife, Theresa, of Altoona and Darren...

Betty C Stauffer

Betty C Stauffer

Aug 9, 2012

Sept. 6, 1928 - Aug. 9, 2012 Betty E. Stauffer, 83, Altoona, died early Thursday morning at Tyrone Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Earl and Ethel (Spearing) Farber. Surviving are a son, Paul C. III of Altoona; and a daughter, Aura of Boiling Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Paul C....

Grace M Paul

Grace M Paul

Aug 9, 2012

Grace M. Paul, 80, Altoona, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of R. Bruce and Mary P. (Waite) Williams. She married Raymond H. Paul Jr. on Feb. 28, 1949, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are her husband; three children: Janet Bodnar (Charles) of Altoona, Ronald (Karen) of Stephens City, Va., and Sharon Monds of Mechanicsville;...

Donna J Knotts

Donna J Knotts

Aug 5, 2012

Donna J. Knotts, 69, Altoona, died Sunday at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elmer Elliott and Katherine (Reeseman) Elliott Church. Surviving are three daughters: Dawn Hatch and husband, Wayne, Eva Elliott and fiance, Donny Weyandt, with whom she resided, and Robin Mason and husband, Tony; five grandchildren: Wayne, Melissa, Amber, Aimee and Anthony; and five...

Catherine M Claycomb

Catherine M Claycomb

Jul 26, 2012

M. Catherine Claycomb, 88, Altoona, died Thursday afternoon at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Carl Rhodes and Martha J. (Evans) Thompson. She married Ernest Claycomb in Altoona, and he died April 27, 1983. She is survived by a brother, Roy Thompson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Mauk &...

Florence Woytowiez

Florence Woytowiez

Jul 24, 2012

Florence Woytowiez, 86, formerly of Juniata, died Tuesday evening, July 24, 2012, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (D'Orfanga) Tupone. She married George J. Woytowiez who preceded her in death on March 30, 1970. Surviving are one son, Stan Woytowiez of Juniata, four daughters; Angela Woytowiez...

Dorsey B. Lonsinger

Dorsey B. Lonsinger

Jul 23, 2012

Dorsey B. Lonsinger, 68, Altoona, died Monday evening at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of Edward and Dora (Weld) Lonsinger. He married Barbara A. Stotler on Sept. 12, 1975. Surviving are his wife; two children: Cristy and Dorsey W. and wife, Nicole, all of Altoona; five grandchildren: Tyler, Kylee, Alyssa, Ashlee and Samantha; Mike Lockard, who was...

Lois L Adams

Lois L Adams

Jul 20, 2012

Lois L. Adams, 74, formerly of Bellmeade Drive, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William E. and Lydia G. (Barnhill) Hunt. Surviving is her son David W. Adams, of Miami Beach, Florida, one brother William Hunt of Altoona. At the request of the deceased, there was no...

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