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Debra Jane Blazer
Jan 2, 2022
Debra Jane Blazer, 64, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James L. and Margaret E. (Bowman) Focht. On September 12, 1975, she married Lee C. Blazer at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God in Altoona.
In addition to her husband, Lee, of 46 years, she is survived by three children:...
Barbara Ballas
Dec 31, 2021
Barbara Ballas, 76, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothea (Rife) Lauber. She is survived by a son, Edward Ballas and wife Sue Ann of Ft. Worth, TX; a daughter, Karen Runkle and husband Keith of Altoona; grandchildren: Kayleigh Ballas of Gainesville, FL, Bryce...
Michael Robert Speck
Dec 27, 2021
Michael Robert Speck, 76, Bellwood, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael M. and Catherine L. (Luich) Speck. On May 2, 1970, he married Evie C. Steinbauer at St. Joseph’s Church in Bellwood.
In addition to his wife, Evie, of 51 years; he is survived by four children: Evie C. Bacza...
Dianne Ingram
Dec 25, 2021
Dianne J. (Hartley) Ingram, 76, born July 14, 1945 in Altoona, PA passed away Dec 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. A daughter of Theodore T. and Agnes R. (Piper) Hartley who proceeded her in death. She married her junior high school sweetheart and best friend Tim on Aug. 24, 1963, who proceeded her in death after...
Milton B Geist
Dec 23, 2021
Milton B. Geist, 84, Altoona, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at UPMC Altoona. He was born November 4, 1937, in Geeseytown, a son of the late Richard A. and Dorothea (Shade) Geist. He married Judith L. Shingle who preceded him in death on April 27, 2010. Surviving are two sons; Richard M. Geist of Altoona, James A. Geist in Colorado,...
Jason Paul Yoder, Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Jason Paul Yoder, Jr., 23, passed away Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Jason Paul, Sr. and Clara (Tennis) Yoder. In addition to his parents; he is survived by siblings: Caden Yoder and Joshua and Heidi; paternal grandparents: Bill Yoder, Jr. and Patricia Yoder; maternal grandmother, Catherine Rumbarger; and a large extended family. Jason enjoyed...
Kristopher Ryan George
Dec 21, 2021
Kristopher Ryan George, 28, Altoona, passed away at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of John and Wendy (George) Butterbaugh. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Justin Thomas of Gallitzin; an adoptive sister, Jennifer Snyder; aunts and uncles: Janet Thomas and David and Jean Butterbaugh; and numerous cousins. Also...
Kenneth Leon Lockard, Jr.
Dec 21, 2021
Kenneth Leon Lockard, Jr., 66, Altoona passed away Tuesday, December 21st at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Kenneth Leon, Sr. and Glenda Sue (Focht) Lockard. He is survived by his mother, Sue; three sons: Christopher Lockard of Wilmington, DE, Ryan Lockard and wife Erin of Wilmington, DE, and Nicholas Lockard of Wilmington, DE; and two grandchildren:...
Jack R. Shannon
Dec 16, 2021
Jack R. Shannon, 62, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Melvin A. and Clara (Freed) Shannon. He is survived by a son, Zachary Shannon of Altoona; a brother, Rodney Shannon of Northern Cambria; a step-son, Michael Noel of Dysart; two sisters: Donna Peterman of Altoona and Connie Partridge...
Lisa Lynn Dimond
Dec 14, 2021
Lisa Lynn Dimond, 51, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of George W. and Sharon L. (Ryen) Dimond.
Lisa is survived by her mother, Sharon; grandmother, Betty Ryen; aunts: Peggy Lunglhofer and husband Denny and Sharon Ryen; and cousins: Travis Lunglhofer, Jason Ryen, and Jodi Ryen.
She was preceded in death by...
Steven Snowberger
Dec 13, 2021
Steven James Snowberger, 48, Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, Monday, December 13, 2021 at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona on May 1, 1973, son of the late Mary (Modico) Patterson.
He is survived by two sons; Steven Snowberger of Ohio and Isaac Snowberger of Manschoice, PA, one sister; Amy Zimmerman and...
Alene M. Kibler
Dec 11, 2021
Alene M. Kibler, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Adrian and Bessy (Stump) Ross. On November 3, 1951, she married Orville J. Kibler in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1992. Alene is survived by a son, Alan S. Kibler and his wife Cathy of...
William Howard Miller
Dec 11, 2021
William Howard Miller, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard Frederick and Alice Myrtle (Musselman) Miller. He was twice married. He married Connie (Hazlett) Miller. He later married Delores Brenneman on October 25, 1975 in Sinking Valley. In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived...
Mary P. Patterson
Dec 9, 2021
Mary P. Patterson, 71, Altoona, went home to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Loria) Modico, Sr. She married the love of her life Robert L. Patterson. They have been married since July 22nd 1991. She is survived by her mother, Mary; a daughter,...
Ralph E. Shumac
Dec 4, 2021
Ralph E. Shumac, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Juniata Gap, son of the late George Anthony and Emma May (Walker) Shumac. On September 3, 1983, he married Charlotte B. Adams Tilson in Edith Davis Eve Chapel. In addition to his wife, Charlotte, of 38 years, he is survived by ten children: Carol, Susan...
Robert L. McCurdy, III
Dec 4, 2021
Robert L. McCurdy, III, 68, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert L. McCurdy Jr. and Sarah J. (Ringler) Pike. He married Rosemary Fisher on August 1, 1991 in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Rosemary, of 30 years, he is survived by five children: Erin McCurdy Shuler of...
Morris S. Exler, Sr.
Dec 3, 2021
Morris S. Exler, Sr., 83, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Louis and Celia (Schlackman) Exler. On October 6, 1964, he married Alice R. (McGreevy) Exler in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Alice, of 57 years, he is survived by seven children: Morris S. Exler, Jr., Sherri Exler,...
Edna M. Barry
Nov 29, 2021
Edna M. Barry, 93, Altoona, passed away Monday at her home. She was born in Loretto, daughter of the late Bernard and Cecelia (Hammond) Beiswenger. She married Walter C. Barry. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1992. She is survived by four children: Stephen Barry, W. Lynn Barry, Scott Barry, and Deborah Barry; all of Altoona; eight grandchildren;...
Helen Vicars Burkhart
Nov 28, 2021
Helen Vicars Burkhart, 93, Altoona, passed away Sunday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Dora J. (McCracken) Miller. Helen was twice married. She first married Guy M. Vicars who preceded her in death on November 2, 1983. She then married Granville Munroe Burkhart who preceded in death...
Howard W. Ellis
Nov 25, 2021
Howard W. (Howd) Ellis, 91, of Sinking Valley, passed away Thursday at Garvey Manor. He was born in Juniata, son of the late John E. and Sarah Eliz (Allen) Ellis. He is survived by his son Wayne, a granddaughter Jessica Shultz, a brother Ben, a sister Laura Jane Zong, his close friends Ed and Lori Wert and numerous nieces and...
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