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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Diane M Winters

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

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.

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

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

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,...

Joyce E Bailey

Joyce E Bailey

May 6, 2011

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Tonia L Schroeder

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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;...

Edgar P Wilson

Edgar P Wilson

Mar 20, 2011

Edgar P. Wilson, 59, of Juniata, died Sunday morning at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William F. and Mary (Kelly) Wilson. Surviving is his daughter, Mandy Jo Wilson, of Lakemont and his fiance', Deb Reed, with whom he resided. He was preceded in death by seven brothers...

John Millender

John Millender

Mar 19, 2011

John Millender, Sr., 66, of Altoona, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Alexandria, VA, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at home. He was born December 17, 1944, in Wilsonville, Alabama, son of the late Howard and Lorise (Flambo) Millender. John is survived by his former wife, Phyllis C. Currie, two sons-John Millender, Jr., and Kenneth Millender, four grandchildren: John J. Millender,...

Rocco Anthony Misciagna

Rocco Anthony Misciagna

Mar 12, 2011

Rocco Anthony Misciagna, 79, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Juniata, passed away on Saturday at the home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gennaro and Guiseppine (Maitino) Misciagna. Surviving are three brothers: Michael of Long Beach, Calif., John of Northfield, Ohio, and Nicholas of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and four sisters: Esther Dorazio and Mary Carnell of...

Robert J. Fasick

Robert J. Fasick

Mar 11, 2011

Robert J. "Fuzz" Fasick, 89, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home died Friday at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lewis B. and Mabel (George) Fasick. He was raised by his father and stepmother, Stella Cecelia (Noonan) Fasick, after the death of his mother when he was a child. He...

Mardell Rae Gunsalus

Mardell Rae Gunsalus

Mar 11, 2011

Mardell Rae Gunsalus, 83, of Bellmeade Manor died Friday at the home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Nellie (Wray) Gunsalus. Surviving are two sisters: Norma Knouse and husband, Sheldon, of Altoona, Sue Ann Reading and husband, Gerald, of Hermitage; seven nephews; 12 grandnieces and nephews; and her constant companion, her poodle, Nikki....

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