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Esther G Byrne
May 19, 2010
The faith of Esther G. Byrne became sight on Wednesday as she was ushered to her heavenly home by the Great Shepherd of the sheep, the LORD Jesus Christ. Esther G. Byrne, 95, of Altoona, formerly of Sinking Valley, was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide (Sciarrillo) Fasano. She married Charlie H. Byrne in Winchester, VA,...
George Ratchford
May 18, 2010
George A. Ratchford, 74, of East Freedom, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Philip Ralph and Genevieve (Angus) Ratchford. He married Doris Walter July 15, 1973, in Gallitzin. She preceded him in death in November, 2004. Surviving are his son Allen Ratchford of Ebensburg, a step-daughter Jacquelyn Forsht and husband Bill...
Judith L Geist
Apr 27, 2010
Judith L. Geist, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and F. Marie(Bennett) Shingle. She married Milton B. "Dutch" Geist July 27, 1957 in Winchester, VA. She is survived by her husband Dutch; three children: a daughter Lee Ann Geist of Altoona, two sons: Richard Geist of Altoona...
Lilith Faye Hutchison
Apr 6, 2010
Lilith F. "DeDe" "Spark" Hutchison, 90, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Juniata, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Yock and Mae (Keith) Dedea. She married William G. Hutchison Oct. 17, 1936, in Winchester, Va., and he died Dec. 1, 1996. Surviving are two daughters: Donna L. Beatty and husband, Robert, of Emmaus and Carol...
Steven M. Park
Apr 3, 2010
Steven M. "Pops" Park, 59, of Altoona, died Saturday at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, a son of the Sara Geanne (Brickely) Park and the late Norman G. Park. He married Sandra M. Charles on April 3, 1987, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife Sandra Charles Park of 23years, six children, Jeremy J....
Shirley Mowery
Apr 1, 2010
Shirley L. Mowery, 77, of Altoona died Thursday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elmer H. and Nova F. (Fleming) Bookhamer. She married Elvin L. Mowery on Nov. 21, 1951, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon N. Goodman and husband,...
Bernice L. Davis
Mar 24, 2010
Bernice L. Davis, 84, Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin, Pa., formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at Somerset Hospital. She was born in Karthaus, Clearfield County, daughter of Howard M. and Cora O. (Gaines) Moore. She married Matthew W. Davis, and he died May 1, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Carol L. of Altoona; two sons: Melvin J. of Friedens and...
Virginia I. McCoy
Mar 23, 2010
Virginia I. McCoy, 85, of Valley View Home, formerly of Ashville and Buckhorn, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. Virginia was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Anna (Bryson) Mangus. She was twice married, first to Orville Mann who was killed in action August 1942 during World War 2, then...
John A. Clair, Jr.
Mar 22, 2010
John A. Clair, Jr., of Altoona, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John A. and Ella C. (Thomas) Clair. Surviving are his wife Barbara; a brother Ron L. Clair of Orlando, FL., a sister Mary Ann Beers of Fallentimber; two children: Ella Coble and Johnna Williams; four step-children: Ronda...
Raymond C. Lauver
Mar 22, 2010
Lauver, Raymond C. July 20, 1915-----March 22, 2010OBIT and PICTURE and VETS LOGO Raymond, C. Lauver, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Altoona, the son of Carl Lehman Lauver and Mary Catherine Chilcoat. He was raised in the home of Edwin T. and mary Catherine (Chilcoat) Burtnett....
Richard A Stacey
Mar 14, 2010
Richard A. "Dick" Stacey, 60, of Altoona, died Sunday at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX, son of William M. and Margaret (Shay) Stacey. He married V. Kay Feathers on July 17, 1971, in Claysburg, PA. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2007. Surviving are three children: Richard C. Stacey and his wife...
Earl G Blontz
Mar 14, 2010
Earl G. "Pete" Blontz, 69, of Altoona, died Sunday at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Russell and Freida (Eisel) Blontz. He married Colleen "Connie" Raugh on October 3, 1965 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata. Surviving are his wife, one son, Bradley G. Blontz and wife Joanne...
Clarence W. Weierick
Mar 8, 2010
Clarence W. Weierick, peacefully passed on to eternity on March 8th after a lengthy illness. He was known to some as "Sonny" and to others as "Bill". Clarence was born on October 6, 1927 in Altoona. He will be missed by his wife of 59 years, Betty (Lantz) Weierick along with their children: Elaine Wise and husband Tom, Louann Loechner...
Joseph J. Progl
Mar 6, 2010
Joseph J. Progl, 56, of Altoona, passed away Saturday after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 4, 1953, in Altoona, a son of Joseph and Doris (Robley) Progl. He married Paula M. Hollern on July 9, 1983, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Joseph D. Progl and wife Diane (Breon) of New Alexandria, Justin M....
Michael T Churley
Mar 5, 2010
Michael T. Churley November 8, 1947 - March 5, 2010 Michael T. Churley, 62, of 1010 Delafield Road, Aspinwall, PA, formerly of 104 McCracken Lane, Karns City, PA, died Friday morning at the VA Medical Center, Aspinwall. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John F. and Agnes (Springman) Churley. Surviving are three children, William E. Churley...
Jason m Ibrahim
Feb 26, 2010
Jason Mahmoud Ibrahim, 29, Altoona, died unexpectedly Friday of natural causes. He was born in Ridgewood, N.J., a son of Mahmoud and Mary Ann (Hammer) Ibrahim. He married Elizabeth Henry June 12, 2004, in Meadville. Surviving are his wife; three children: Elise, Noah and Zoe; his parents; and a sister, Noelle (John) Witthohn. He was a graduate of Grove City...
Donna G. Hess
Feb 26, 2010
Donna G. Hess, 71, Altoona, died Friday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Russell M. and Gladys (Hamer) Glenn. Surviving are three sons: Raymond (Kathy) Hess Jr. of Charlotte, N.C., M. Daniel (Karen) Hess of Wilmington, Del., and Eric D. (Kristen) Hess of Pittsburgh; a sister, Sandra (Steve) Wagner of Bellwood; and six grandchildren: Scott Hess,...
Helen L Conley
Feb 21, 2010
Helen L. Conley, 92, of Altoona died Sunday at home. She was born in Marion Center, daughter of Lawrence E. and Angeline M. (Allison) Gardner. She married Raymond H. Conley in Brookeville, Pa., on May 23, 1934. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1980. She is survived by her children: Doris S. Montgomery of Canton, Ohio, Robert H....
Richard H Black
Feb 11, 2010
Richard H. "Dick" Black, 71, of Altoona, died late Thursday at Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Hugh G. and S. Carolyn (Stamm) Black. He married Lucinda A. Hall on August 7, 1997, in Red Lodge, Montana. Surviving are his wife Lucinda; three children: a son Bruce A. Black of Altoona, a daughter Heather C....
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