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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Margaret E Smith
Jan 23, 2013
Margaret E. Smith, 92, Altoona, formerly of Second Street, Juniata, died Wednesday at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born in Juniata, daughter of Roxie Dale. Surviving are her friends: Dorie, Steve, Julie, Jason, Kerri and Dennis Burtnette and Jennifer Cox, all of whom will remember her as "Aunt Margaret." She was preceded in death by her friend, Rhonda Burtnette. Margaret...
Ruth E Homer
Jan 19, 2013
E. Ruth Homer, 94, Altoona, died Saturday at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Winfield and Esther (Smith) Gorsuch. On Feb. 17, 1937, she married Harold M. Homer in Cumberland, Md. He died on Nov. 27, 1986. She is survived by a daughter, Judith A. Glunt and husband, George, of Altoona; three grandchildren: Christine Glunt of Frederick,...
Judith E Fisher
Jan 19, 2013
Judith Elizabeth Fisher, 71, Altoona, died Saturday at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur and Alphretta (Steele) Gailey. She married John Earl Fisher Jr., and they celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 10, 2012. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband; four children: Kevin Fisher (Shelley) of Juniata, Douglas Fisher (Diana)...
William N Coltabaugh JR.
Jan 19, 2013
William N. Coltabaugh Jr., 84, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William Sr. and Mabel (Melcher) Coltabaugh. On May 24, 1958, he married Shirley M. Wagner in Altoona. He is survived by his wife; children: Jeffrey P. Coltabaugh of Altoona, Maryann S. Keefer of Reedsville, Terry L....
Helen J Boggs
Jan 18, 2013
Helen J. Boggs, 91, Altoona, died early Friday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Antis Township, daughter of the late James and Mary (McGuiness) Marshall. She married Sylvester Boggs on Dec. 14, 1968, in Cumberland, Md., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1991. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Darlene Fasick; a stepson, Robert Fasick; numerous...
Myrtle E Campbell
Jan 15, 2013
Myrtle E. Campbell, 88, Altoona, died Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Agnes (Grannas) Ryan. She married Kenneth W. Campbell, Sr., on July 17, 1943 in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 1995. Surviving are 7 children: Carol L. Lincoln (Larry) of Gainesville, VA, Kenneth W. Campbell, Jr...
Dennis W McArthur
Jan 14, 2013
Dennis Wayne McArthur, 63, Altoona, died Monday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of George W. and Phyllis E. (Brown) McArthur. He had been married to Cheryl (Detwiler) McArthur for many years, who survives him. Surviving are two daughters: Shelby L. (Erik) Liebegott of Lewistown and Erin L. (Thomas) Chandler of Duncansville; five granddaughters: Abigail, Ava and...
Mary A Waddell
Jan 10, 2013
Mary A. Waddell, 99, Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Juniata, died Thursday at Homewood. She was born in Preston County, W.Va., daughter of the late William and Nora (Woodward) Lawrence. She married Frank Waddell on Oct. 21, 1988, in Juniata, and he preceded her in death. Surviving are four children: Robert Donham (Rosalie) in West Virginia, Betty Shaneyfelt (Harry) of...
Dale W Woomer
Jan 8, 2013
Dale W. Woomer, 86, of Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Hospital. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George W. & Myrtle B. (Kennedy) Woomer. He married Norma L. Kauffman on January 18, 1947 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 16, 2005. Surviving are two sons, Dale R. Woomer (Karen), of Hollidaysburg,...
Richard D Mauk
Jan 7, 2013
Richard D. "Dick" Mauk, 89, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Altoona, died in Oak Manor Nursing Home, Largo, Florida, after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John S. and Margaret (Shaal) Mauk. He was twice married, first to Lois E. Kochenderfer and then to Vivian Braun, both of whom preceded...
Marlene Burk
Jan 5, 2013
Marlene J. Burk July 22, 1935 - Jan. 5, 2013 Marlene J. Burk, 77, Altoona, died Saturday at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Joseph P. and Beatrice K. (Hoopes) Stuby. She married Paul F. Burk on Nov. 19, 1963, in Washington, and he died in 1977. Surviving are two daughters: Giselle Shawley and Paulletta Burk, both...
Jeanette Brown
Jan 5, 2013
Jeanette L. (Sis) Brown April 3, 1942 -- January 5, 2013 Jeanette L. (Sis) Brown, 70, of Altoona, died Saturday evening at Altoona Regional following a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late David H. and Helen E. (Harshberger) Wilt. Surviving are three children, Richard Eckard of Altoona, Alice Ho(Mihn) of Houston Texas, Justine Glasgow...
Vyvian A Beecher
Dec 28, 2012
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2012, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc, where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM Thursday. Interment at Alto Reste Park.
Mildred N Smith
Dec 26, 2012
Mildred N. "Mitz" Smith, 97, Altoona, died Wednesday at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Lula (Bryan) Kunes. She married Ross F. Smith, who preceded her in death on May 25, 1998. Surviving are four children: Fredrick Smith of Altoona, Sondra Jean Moyer of Altoona, James R. Smith of Truckee, Calif., and...
Sheldon H Swengle
Dec 22, 2012
Sheldon H. Swengle, 95, of Owasso, Oklahoma, died Saturday, December 22, 2012. He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Charles Vallerchamp and Edith V. Swengle. He married L. Jane Baerr in Altoona June 25, 1949. Surviving is his wife Jane; his son Craig Swengle and his wife Tammy of Owasso, OK, two grandchildren: Jared Swengle and his fiancée...
Donald C Gray
Dec 20, 2012
Donald C. Gray, 55, Claysburg, passed away Thursday morning at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E. Sr. and Hannah E. (Erickson) Gray. Surviving are four brothers: John Jr. (Debra), Thomas (Peggy), Walter (Julie) and Rodney; three sisters: Betty Troutman (George), Donna Gray and Cheryl Stewart (Dennis); aunts, uncles and cousins; many nephews and...
Marjorie R Laird
Dec 10, 2012
Marjorie R. Laird, 87, Altoona, died Monday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Fleck) Fochler. She married John Milton Laird January 29, 1947 in Altoona. He preceded her in death November 5, 1986. Surviving are 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...
Marjorie R Laird
Dec 10, 2012
Marjorie R. Laird, 87, Altoona, died Monday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Fleck) Fochler. She married John Milton Laird January 29, 1947 in Altoona. He preceded her in death November 5, 1986. Surviving are 4 children: Carol Ann Davis of Altoona, Mary Vincent of Waynesburg, PA, John E. Laird of...
Joseph Stamm
Dec 8, 2012
Joseph R. Stamm, 87, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Altoona, son of Foster and Ruth (Schiffler) Stamm. He married Audrey Zimmers, and she died Jan. 8, 2008. He is survived by a son, Dennis in Georgia. Joseph was a graduate of Altoona High School and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and...
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