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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Shirley Mowery

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

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

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.

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

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....

Sondra J Ruggery

Sondra J Ruggery

Mar 18, 2010

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Richard A Stacey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Helen L Wolfe

Helen L Wolfe

Feb 9, 2010

Helen Louise Wolfe, 86, of Altoona, died early Tuesday at her home. She was born in Bedford, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Baylets) Brown. She married Thomas Benner on September 13, 1939, in Leesburg, Va. He preceded her in death December 4, 1976. She then married William R. Wolfe on August 15, 1981, in Newport News, VA....

May L Bush

May L Bush

Feb 8, 2010

May L. Bush, 82, of Altoona, formerly of Hermitage, PA, died Monday morning at Valley View Home, Altoona. She was born In Antis Township, Blair County, the daughter of the late Earl G. and Ethel F. (Spearing) Farber. She married William K. Bush April 7, 1950, in Cumberland, MD. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Bill, four daughters, Catherine...

Alberta S. Mowery

Alberta S. Mowery

Feb 8, 2010

Alberta S. "Polly" Mowery, 103, of the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday morning at the home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Good) Doyle. She married Walter S. Mowery Sept. 30, 1925, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1987. Polly is survived by four...

Jane Allen

Jane Allen

Feb 5, 2010

Jane Allen of Altoona passed peacefully to her final home on Friday. She was a daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Yingling) Michael. On July 18, 1959, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Jerome Allen. Jane was a kind and loving wife and mother to their son, Jeff. She was proud to be called "Grandma" by...

Joan M. Noonan

Joan M. Noonan

Feb 4, 2010

Joan Marie Richards Noonan, 81, of Altoona, died Thursday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Franklin Marion and Myrtle E. (Ehrenfeld) Richards. She married Harry J. Noonan December 26, 1955, in Altoona. He preceded her in death January 2, 1984. Surviving are two sons, Donald Lee and wife...

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