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Edmund "Rusty" Russel Hughes
Mar 14, 2022
Edmund “Rusty” Russel Hughes, 66, Altoona, passed away Monday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George I. and Joyce M. (Burley) Hughes.
He is survived by two daughters: Kelly Skarzynski and husband Matt of Connecticut and Cristy Plummer and husband Dave of Ebensburg; four grandsons; four siblings: Darlene Arthurs and husband...
Richard Alan Dickinson, Sr.
Mar 13, 2022
Richard Alan Dickinson, Sr., 75, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel H. and Violet J. (Davis) Dickinson.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Good; three children: Richard Alan Dickinson, Jr. and wife Melanie of Altoona and his children: Kaitlyn, Kole, and Karley; Rebecca Lynn DeArmitt and husband...
Margaret L. Larkins
Mar 11, 2022
Margaret L. “Perry” Larkins, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jesse Francis and Alma Elizabeth (McMullen) Steele. She married Harold R. Larkins, Sr. and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1995.
She is survived by a son, Harold R. Larkins, Jr. and wife...
Cleatis M Eichelberger
Mar 10, 2022
Cleatis M. “Cleat” Eichelberger, 87, of Altoona, died peacefully on Thursday at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home, Kunkletown, PA surrounded by his family. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late William Alvin and Margaretta Hilda (Swartz) Eichelberger. He married Shirley A. Garlick on November 16, 1956, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, two sons,...
Kenneth H Woomer
Mar 8, 2022
Kenneth H. Woomer, 86, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. On September 11, 1954, he married Audrey Johnson. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2020. He is survived by two daughters: Liesl Kyle and her husband Michael and Tami McQueeney and her husband John; and two grandchildren: Rowan Kyle and Griffin Kyle. He was...
Ronald E Green
Mar 6, 2022
Ronald Eugene Green, 81, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Florine Green Hebler.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Cisney, of 46 years; daughter, Rhonda Green; step-son, Paul Cisney (Kristy) of Salisbury, NC; five grandchildren: Cory, Kerry, Tyler, Nathan and Brianna; and three great grandchildren: Kaylee, Gavin and Emma.
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Marie F. Brown
Mar 1, 2022
Marie F. Brown, 93, of Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Riggles Gap, daughter of the late Samuel and Flora (Kibler) Hinkle. She married Clair Brown July 14, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1958. Surviving are her nieces nephews: Susan Laird of Altoona, nephew Tim Hinkle of Bellwood,...
Gloria Jean Defeo
Feb 27, 2022
Gloria Jean Defeo, 79, Altoona, formerly of New Jersey, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Floyd and Helen (Bathurst) Harley. She is survived by a son, Louis Ralph Maria, III; three grandchildren: Louis Ralph Maria IV, Steven Napolitano, and Candice Thomas; five great grandchildren: Louis Ralph Maria V, Elyza Raven Maria,...
James A. Hennaman
Feb 26, 2022
James A. Hennaman, 68, Altoona, passed away Saturday at his home.
He was born Altoona, son of the late Donald and Vivian (Peterman) Hennaman. On August 28, 1989, he married Toni A. Hook in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Toni, of 32 years; he is survived by a daughter, Casey Moyer of Altoona; grandchildren: Mikaela, who he shared many...
Earl G. Rodgers
Feb 25, 2022
Earl G. Rodgers, 42, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of Earl G. Rodgers and Sharon Prough.
In addition to his parents, Earl and Sharon; he is survived by two sons: Benjamin and Logan Rodgers of Altoona; a brother, Edward Rodgers of Altoona; and two sisters: Brandy Barkley (Sean) of CA and Samantha...
George E. Bistline
Feb 23, 2022
George E. Bistline, 73 Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Glenn Charles, Sr. and Vivian Louise (Line) Bistline. He is survived by his spouse and four children: Rachel Fazio of Wesley Chapel, FL, Ashley Bistline, Dalton Bistline, Adalina Barr all of Altoona; brothers: Jay (Maryann) Bistline and...
John W. Stoker, Jr.
Feb 21, 2022
John W. Stoker, Jr., 60, Hollidaysburg, passed away on Monday, February 21. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Elaine (Moberg) Stoker. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur W. Stoker. Surviving is one sister, Janice (Stoker) Gibson.
He is also survived by nephews: Jamin (Monica) Gibson, Jenner (Amanda) Gibson, and a niece, Jasa...
Joseph Michael Charles, Sr.
Feb 18, 2022
Joseph Michael Charles, Sr., 41, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of Paul Carl Charles III and Sandra Marie (Ritchey) Charles-Park.
He is survived by three children: Alyssa Charles of Indiana, PA, Mikayla Charles of Florida, and Joseph Michael Charles, Jr. of Altoona; mother, Sandra Charles-Park of Altoona; siblings: Tera Charles and fiancé...
Harry W. Cunningham, Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
Harry W. Cunningham, Jr., 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry W., Sr. and Minerva (Christofic) Cunningham. On August 18, 1958, he married Durlaine Leher in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Durlaine, of 63 years, he is survived by three children: Lori Jo Brumm and husband John...
Robert Donald Sipes
Feb 8, 2022
Robert Donald Sipes, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 8th.
Robert was born in Altoona, the son of the late Edward H. and Beulah E. (Kuhns) Sipes. Robert was united in marriage to Janet Louise Fiester on October 14, 1950. She preceded him in death on December 26th, 2018.
Surviving are his...
Margaret Alice Patterson Shaffer
Feb 7, 2022
Margaret Alice Patterson Shaffer, 92, formerly of Altoona, passed away Monday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.
She was born in Hyde, PA, daughter of the late Rev. Garland C. and Janet (Beveridge) Patterson. On May 30, 1948, she married John Thomas Shaffer in the Wolfsburg Methodist Church. The bride’s father married them. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until his...
Dwight Kustaborder
Feb 6, 2022
Dwight D. Kustaborder, Sr., 74, East Freedom, passed away Sunday Morning. He was born in Altoona, son of William D., Sr. and Flora M. (Parks) Kustaborder. On December 2, 1967, he married Kathey M. Saltsgiver in Blair Township. In addition to his wife Kathey, of 54 years, he is survived by three sons: Dwight, Jr. (Romona DeBartolome) of East Freedom,...
Beverly Ann Rahm
Feb 2, 2022
Beverly Ann Rahm, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at the age of 78.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard L. and Luella (Pennell) Koch. On December 4, 1965, she married Francis B. Rahm.
In addition to her husband, Francis, of 56 years; she is survived by a daughter, Lori A Smith (Michael): grandsons: Richard C. Smith (Kylie),...
Howard E. Alwine
Feb 1, 2022
Howard E. ‘Boots’ Alwine, 90 years old, of Altoona, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Dubois Hospital. He was born October 6, 1931 in Altoona. Son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Margaret (Wholslager) Alwine, he married the late Louise E. (Ritchey) Alwine on February 23, 1951.
‘Boots’ was employed by PRR and was then a self-employed long distance...
Sally A. Strawmire
Feb 1, 2022
Sally A. Strawmire, 82, Altoona, died peacefully at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Ralston) Davis. On June 17, 1961, she married Jay E. Strawmire at Holy Rosary Parish. In addition to her husband, Jay, of 60 years, she is survived by a son, Michael P. Strawmire of Altoona; a daughter, Michele...
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