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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...
Martin "Louie" Williams
Jan 31, 2022
Martin “Louie” Williams, 77, of Altoona, died Monday at his residence in Sinking Valley.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Bruce and Mary (Waite) Williams. On April 8, 1967 he married Joyce Boyles in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Joyce, of 54 years, he is survived by a daughter, Jendi Hoover (Randy); a son, Marty Williams,...
Darthea Bardine
Jan 30, 2022
Darthea Bardine, 97, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday evening at the home of her daughter.
She was born in Mount Union, daughter of the late Harry Mason and Selina Belle (Crotsley) Dunlap and. On June 23, 1944, she married Rev. Bruce Robert Bardine in Baltimore, MD. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2004.
Darthea is survived by five children:...
Patty Lou Boyles
Jan 30, 2022
After 86 years of love and laughter and of making the world a safer, more adoring world, Patty Lou Boyles completed her services to others and passed away January 30, 2022. She was born January 13, 1936, the daughter of Erma Stitt and Richard Smith. Patty was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin S. Boyles in 2014 and her...
Ethel M Vallei
Jan 28, 2022
Ethel M. Vallei, 94, Chambersburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Marie (DiSabato) Palladini. On July 28, 1945, she married John Vallei at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Juniata. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2005.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda...
Beverly A. Weir
Jan 27, 2022
Beverly A. Weir, 70, Hollidaysburg, passed away Thursday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Irvin and Delma (Eicher) Weir. Beverly is survived by her brother, Danny Lee Weir, Sr. (Iwona) of Hollidaysburg; two nieces: Stephanie Espin (Charlie) and Danielle Weir, all of Altoona; and two nephews: Danny Weir, Jr. and Timothy Saltsgiver (Mindy), all...
George Andrew Killinger
Jan 25, 2022
George Andrew Killinger, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Ferlen and Gladys (James) Killinger. On May 14, 1966, he married Corniece Judith Ann Masciarelli in Juniata. In addition to his wife, Corniece of 55 years, he is survived by four children: Robin Lee Huff of Altoona, Jeffrey Killinger...
Michelle L. Snyder
Jan 23, 2022
Michelle L. Snyder, age 46, of Altoona, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at UPMC Altoona Hospital with her boyfriend, Matt, by her side. She was born on February 3, 1975 in Rochester, NY, a daughter of Gwendolyn (Sample) Bennett and Terry Mosher. Michelle was a supervisor for Sheetz and was a member of Grace Alive Church of...
Donna J. Brown
Jan 21, 2022
Donna J. “Jeanie” Brown, 90, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning.
She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late Donald and Clara (Bell) Hostler. On December 24, 1949, she married Clyde Leroy Brown in Juniata. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2011.
She is survived by four children: Barry Brown and wife Connie...
Derek S. Brzozowski
Jan 14, 2022
Derek S. Brzozowski, 24, Altoona, went to God on Friday, January 14th.
He was born in Altoona, son of Anthony J. and Kanokwan (Amy) Brzozowski.
He is survived by his parents: Tony and Amy; a brother, Vatcharamai (Pang) Sudthangtum; grandmothers; Julia (Nazick) Brzozowski; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandfathers: Anthony Brzozowski, Jr. and...
Richard L. Lockard, Sr.
Jan 14, 2022
Richard L. “Dick” Lockard, Sr., 86, Altoona, walked into Heaven on Friday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William J. and Pearl (Reed) Lockard. He is survived by four children: Richard L., Jr. of Altoona, Debra Dick of Duncansville, Timothy L. of Merced, CA and Douglas of Altoona; four grandchildren: Jeremiah Dick, Jessie Bender, Taryn Witt, and...
Daniel L Vandrew
Jan 12, 2022
Daniel L. Vandrew, 62, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Rome, NY, son of Terry L. and Vernice (Johnson) Vandrew. He married Valerie A. Hummel in 1985 in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Valerie, of 36 years; he is survived by a son, Daniel L. Vandrew, II of Altoona; his mother, Vernice; three siblings:...
Gary B. Smith, Sr.
Jan 12, 2022
Gary Blair Smith, Sr., 78, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Embassy of Woodland Park in Huntingdon County. Gary was a local musician, painter and a member of the Altoona Eagles, VFW Post 3, IAIA, Bavarian Aid Society, Newburg Fire Hall, Bellwood Eagles, UVHA in Bellwood, and served in the US Coast Guard. He was born in Altoona, son...
Ella Elizabeth Kemberling
Jan 11, 2022
Ella Elizabeth Kemberling, 96, Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Clara (Gurkin) Wood. On June 5, 1946, she married Robert W. Kemberling in Altoona. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1999. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Johnson and husband Robert of Altoona;...
Joseph "Chookie" Andrew Ruggery
Jan 9, 2022
Joseph Andrew “Chookie” Ruggery (Ruggieri), 86, Altoona, passed away peacefully Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Giovanni and Eva (DiAntonio) Ruggery. He married Sondra J. Lindemer in July of 1965. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2010.
Joseph is survived by a daughter, Lisa R. Bolten and husband Michael of...
Gail Elizabeth Ross
Jan 7, 2022
Gail Elizabeth Ross, 93, Altoona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Krause) Dobbins on April 24, 1948. She married Richard R. Ross of Altoona, PA., who preceded her in death on December 16, 1998.
Gail is survived...
Dennis L. Beecher
Jan 6, 2022
Dennis L. Beecher, 77, Martinsburg, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Ruth Beecher. On March 15, 1975, he married Barbara Nigro in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, of 46 years, he is survived by a son, Dennis Scott Beecher and wife Sandra of Ebensburg; and two grandchildren:...
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