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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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Donald Edward Mengle
Dec 15, 2022
Donald (Don) Edward Mengle, age 86, died 15 December 2022 at his home of 52 years in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA. Born March 10, 1936 in Altoona PA, he was the son of the late Howard Edgar Mengle and Helen Marie (Detwiler) Mengle. On September 24, 1955 in Altoona he married Jo Anne Detrich, who survives. He is also survived by...
Hazel L. Rupp
Dec 14, 2022
Hazel L. Rupp, 95, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late John J. and Lucina Mae (Smith) Harris. She is survived by three sons: William Nash, Charles Rupp and Melvin Rupp, all of Altoona; three daughters: Carol Ickes in South Carolina, Beatrice Varner of Bellwood and Tammy Zitsch of Altoona; 31...
Ronald Eugene Gray
Nov 27, 2022
Ronald Eugene Gray, 83, Altoona, passed away at home early Sunday morning. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late John Julius and Helen Bernidtis (Dively) Gray. He is survived by a son, Richard E. Gray of Altoona; a sister, Marilyn D. Gearhart of Tyrone; a brother, Gary A. Gray of Harrisburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was...
Robert Hughes
Nov 27, 2022
Robert “Bob” Hughes, left us peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, after a prolonged battle with dementia. He was born in Altoona.
One of nine, he was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (Kiser) Hughes; sisters, Darlene and Patty; brothers, Dick, Tom, Don and Gary.
Surviving are brothers, Chuck and Denny.
Bob had four daughters: Amy Hughes (Kate), Malia...
Shirley Ann Straw
Nov 26, 2022
Shirley A. Straw, 90, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William D., Sr. and Ruth N. (Summers) Eisenhart. On July 11, 1953, she married the love of her life, John T. (Jack) Straw at First Baptist Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on December 2,...
Roger Smeak
Nov 23, 2022
Roger Lee Smeak, 77, Altoona, was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He was born to the late Reggie and Katherine Mae (Logsdon) Smeak on October 18, 1945 and stepped into Heaven on November 23, 2022.
He is survived by his second love, Darlene (Blontz) Smeak for 16 years; daughters: Rebecca Giron, Veronica Smeak and significant...
Anthony (Pat) L. Himes
Nov 22, 2022
Anthony L. “Pat” Himes, 86, Altoona, died Tuesday evening, November 22, 2022, at home. He was born May 23, 1936, in Antis Township, a son of the late Anthony C. and Dorothy A. “Briggs” Himes. He married Mary W. Brothers at St. Marks Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2022.
He is survived by...
Henrietta Weidley
Nov 19, 2022
Henrietta M. Weidley, 98, Altoona, stepped into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday.
She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late David A. and Henrietta (Lingenfelter) Mulhollan. On July 18, 1953, she married Frank S. Weidley in St. Paul Lutheran, Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2007.
She is survived...
Gloria J. Meckley
Nov 18, 2022
Gloria J. Meckley, 80, Altoona, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday.
She was born in Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Doyle and Virginia (Kauffman) Hurd.
She is survived by a son, Donald D. Meckley and wife Lisa of Forked River, NJ; a daughter, Christina McIntosh and husband Douglas of Altoona; three grandchildren: Ashley Hamilton and...
Deborah G. Schunk
Nov 18, 2022
Deborah Gaye Schunk, 73, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Patricia Mackey. On February 12, 2000, she married Thomas H. Schunk in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2021. She is survived by a step-son, Douglas Schunk (Renea) of State College; step-grandchildren: Matthew and...
Maxwell Francis Gates
Nov 17, 2022
Maxwell Francis Gates, 84, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late William and June (Thomas) Gates. On July 15, 1960 he married Joan F. Bates in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, Joan, of 62 years; he is survived by three children: Pamela Mock and husband Joel of State College,...
Kevin D Ellis
Nov 12, 2022
Kevin D. Ellis, 64, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at his home. He was born in South Dakota, son of the late Beverly McDonald. He is survived by five children: Travis McDonald, Jessica Cronmiller, Rachael Young, William Cronmiller and Charlie Brunner, all of Altoona; and six grandchildren: Xavior, Drake, Bailey, Cyrus, Alius and Rexlynn. Kevin enjoyed motorcycles, camping, fishing...
Bonnie Dawson
Nov 6, 2022
Bonnie L. Dawson, 68, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert A. and Betty J. (Steele) Weston.
Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Bellemi Dawson of Duncansville; a son, Hunter Dawson of Duncansville; two brothers: Barry W. Weston (Darlene) and Jim Weston (Diane), both...
Joseph Anthony Lannoo
Nov 5, 2022
Joseph Anthony Lannoo, 26, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening.
He was born in South Bend, Indiana, son of Susan Wenzel.
In addition to his mother; he is survived by two siblings: Gregory and Paige Wenzel; two step-sisters: Gracie and Maggie Wenzel; an aunt, Sarah Lannoo and her son, Shafer Nay; maternal grandfather, Michael Lannoo; girlfriend, Aviya Heverly; and many loving...
John David Spotts
Nov 4, 2022
John David Spotts, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late William David and Lenora (Mays) Spotts. He is survived by four children: William Spotts of Harrisburg, Nancy Hutton in California, Steven Spotts of Philipsburg and Yvonne Spotts of Hartsdale, NY; five grandchildren: Matilda, Connor, Kayla, Lance and Abigail; a sister,...
Dorothy Bush
Nov 2, 2022
Dorothy Ellen Bush, 85, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Coalport, daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Simmers) Helsel. She married John E. Bush, Sr. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2014. Dorothy is survived by a son, John E. Bush, Jr. and wife Lisa of Juniata; a...
Delores Miller
Nov 1, 2022
Delores May Miller, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her home.
She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Dorothy (Wilson) Lydia Palmer and Ted Lydia. She married Francis Brenneman (deceased). She later married William Miller on October 25, 1975 in Sinking Valley, Altoona.
She is survived by two children: William Brenneman and wife Connie of Ashtabula, OH...
James R. Wood
Oct 28, 2022
James Robert Wood, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oscar Eugene and Edith Rosena (Dryburgh) Wood. He married Donna Marie (Kitt) Wood, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a daughter, Dana Winand and husband Jason of Altoona;...
Timothy Lozinski
Oct 22, 2022
Timothy Lee Lozinski, 66, Altoona, passed away at his home Saturday. Tim was born in Altoona.
For many years, Tim drove for New Century and Heniff Transportation. His love for driving semi-trucks was only outshined by his love for making music behind the bongo drums every chance he could.
A devout Christian, Tim was an extremely active member of Trans4mation...
Raymond Taylor
Oct 21, 2022
Raymond C. Taylor, 56, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clifford A., Jr. and Esther (O’Donnel) Taylor. He is survived by a sister, Patricia French and husband James of Altoona; a nephew, Clifford “Cliff” Taylor and his children: Madelyn Jo and Finnley James; and best friend, Bill Conrad of Altoona....
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