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Doreen M Eshelman
May 25, 2011
Doreen Mae Eshelman, 80, Altoona, died early Wednesday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Duncansville, daughter of Irvin and Jeanette (Gearhart) McGinnis. She first married Pastor Glenn McCaulley on Aug. 4, 1949, and he passed away Dec. 14, 1969. She then married Charles W. Eshelman on Aug. 29, 1975. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Glenna Schlegel...
Michael J Pretola
May 20, 2011
Michael J. Pretola, 64, Altoona, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Margaretta (Moyer) Pretola. Michael is survived by his wife Linda (Shumaker); 4 children: Tanya, Sue, Michelle, Tasha Walls and her husband John; 7 grandchildren: Jamin, Janessa, Dominic,...
Rev. Roy H Hunter
May 19, 2011
The Rev. Roy H. Hunter, 81, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Julian, PA, a son of the late Robert R. and Pearl Vesta (Schmittle) Hunter. He married Joanne L. Schultz who survives with four sons, Mark and wife Linda of Baton Rouge, LA, Timothy of Mancos, CO, Daniel...
George E Smith
May 18, 2011
George E. Smith, 89, Altoona, died Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, son of Anthony J. and Katherine E. Smith. He married the late Winifred G. Lang. Surviving are two grandsons; a daughter-in-law, Deborah L. Smith; and five sisters: Bernice Yohn, Thelma Yohn, Evelyn Rilley, Shirley Thompson and Ruth Gensamer. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert G....
James J Myers
May 18, 2011
James J. Myers, 76, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at home after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late James F. and Sara (Weld) Myers. He married Deloris Freed on March 4, 1957, at Altoona Bible Church. Surviving are his wife Deloris, six children: Sandy Wilkinson and her husband Rusty of Altoona, Debbie Greene of Altoona,...
Diane M Winters
May 14, 2011
Diane Marie (Laughlin) Winters, 58, Altoona, lost her long battle with cancer Saturday while at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Glenn F. and Ruth T. (Trindle) Laughlin. Surviving are her husband of 25 years, Michael K. Winters; a son, Trevor of Altoona; two stepsons: Eric M. and wife, Courtney, and Sean M., both of Altoona;...
Mangus L Anderson
May 11, 2011
Mangus L. Anderson, 91, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at the home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John and Cecelia (Hoaglend) Anderson. He married Betty Meinhart who preceded him in death. Surviving are four children: Mangus L. Anderson, Jr. and wife JoAnn, of Spokane, Washington, Terry Anderson and wife...
Richard E Johnson, Sr.
May 8, 2011
Richard E. Johnson, 83, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died Sunday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late James K. and Rosetta E. Johnson. He married Shirley M. Richards on March 26, 1975, and she preceded him in death in May 1994. Surviving are 13 children, including Rosetta (Johnson) Webster and her...
Harriet Elizabeth Counsman
May 7, 2011
Harriet Elizabeth Counsman, 96, of Altoona, died Saturday morning at the home of her niece. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William A. and Ella Mae (Yundt) Lynch. She married Walter J. Counsman January 29, 1945, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1980. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including Linda Wray...
Malvin E Luke
May 6, 2011
Malvin E. Luke, 87, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Ida Towers and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, died Friday evening at the home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. and Isabel Luke. Surviving three nephews, George Luke, Sam Luke, both of Altoona, Steve Luke of Chicago, IL, two nieces: Karen Ball of Ft Lauderdale,...
Tonia L Schroeder
May 1, 2011
Tonia L. Schroeder, 58, Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Seventh Avenue Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max Sr. and Thelma (Smith) Schroeder. Surviving are a daughter, Vickie Lego of Altoona; and six siblings: Max Schroeder Jr. of Johnstown and Jacqueline Packard, Robert Schroeder, Patricia Harter, Edward Schroeder and Tanta Mountain, all...
Gerald L Slemmer
Apr 30, 2011
Gerald L. Slemmer, 76, Altoona, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, at ARHS Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jesse and Martha Jane (Johnson) Slemmer. He married Dorothy Gority, who preceded him in death in 1974. He then married Dorothy Eckhart, who survives him. Surviving are his wife, two children-Patrice Winston (Gerald) of Mooresville, NC.,...
Linette Marie Beck
Apr 29, 2011
Linette Marie Beck, 55, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, April 29, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in November 7, 1955, Altoona, daughter of John Anslinger and Shirley (Pincin) Plummer. She married James E. Beck June 30, 1973, in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are her husband Jim, one daughter Kristine Gibson and her husband...
Philip T Harkless
Apr 28, 2011
Philip T. Harkless, 85, Altoona, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at ARHS, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Beverage) Harkless. He married Jean Miller on May 19, 1947, in Wolfsburg, PA. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2010. Surviving are his daughter Debra Harmon and her husband Jeff...
Larry Hand
Apr 15, 2011
Hand, Larry W.---6-20-1950-----4-15-2011 Larry W. Hand, 60, Altoona, died early Friday morning at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Catharine (Bowers) Hand. He married Susan L. Hemcher on January 17, 1976, at Grace United Methodist Church in Altoona. Surviving are his wife Susan of Altoona; two children: a son Eric Hand...
Lewis S Williams
Apr 14, 2011
Lewis S. Williams, 86, Fallentimber, died Thursday evening at Bon Secours Hospital. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late James and Alberta (Colyer) Williams. He married Viola Coble, who preceded him in death on May 29, 1976. Surviving are 7 kids: Lewis, Jr, Edward D., Kathryn Yerty, Grace, all of Altoona, Dennis, Viola Lauver, and Linda Williams, all...
Donald R. Brady, Jr.
Apr 3, 2011
Donald R. Brady Jr., 70, Altoona, died Sunday night at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald R. Sr. and Arletta (Tippett) Brady. Surviving are numerous cousins as well as many friends. Donald was a 1958 graduate of Altoona High School and served in the U.S. Army. In September 2010,...
Clair Leroy Riggleman
Mar 29, 2011
Clair Leroy Riggleman, 85, Martinsburg, died Tuesday morning at Golden LivingCenterHillview. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Charles Dean and Clarabell (Ewing) Riggleman. He was twice married, first to Fannie McEwen, who preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1989, then to Dolores Vickers on Dec. 27, 1991, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; eight children: Dona...
Gerald Imler
Mar 26, 2011
Gerald A. Imler, 79, of Altoona, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Glen C. and Iva B. (Fletcher) Imler. He married the former June Mearkle on Sept. 26, 1993, in Altoona at Grace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife; three daughters: Cathy (Mike) Glashauser, Connie (Pat) Counsman and LeeAnn (Bill) Lightner;...
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