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Linda K. Miller
Nov 24, 2021
Linda K. Miller, 82, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Alice (Moore) Kell. She married Richard Miller; who preceded her in death on January 23, 2007. She is survived by a son, Kevin Miller and wife Shelly of Duncansville; a daughter, Rebecca Brubaker and husband Rick of Ohiopyle;...
Edna "Peggy" Margaret Thompson
Nov 22, 2021
Edna Margaret “Peggy” Thompson, 88, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Embassy of Hearthside in State College. She was born in East Freedom, daughter of the late Sheldon and Gertrude (Weyandt) Benton. She married Carl R. Thompson, Jr. and he preceded in death in 2003. She is survived by five children: Tina M. Hyduke and husband Robert of Port Matilda,...
Gretchen Vickers
Nov 20, 2021
Gretchen A. Vickers, 88, formerly of Juniata, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg.
She was born December 19, 1932, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Oscar William and Pauline (Bathurst) Lippert. She married Daniel McNeal Vickers on December 30, 1951, in Altoona. He preceded her in death...
Arlene J Hileman
Nov 18, 2021
Arlene J. (Nan) Hileman, 96, went to be with the Lord Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2021, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 12, 1925, in Logan Township, Altoona, a daughter of the late James M. and Maud (Cornelius) Dunn. She married Clair V. Hileman on January 17, 1942, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in...
William W. Rickard, Sr.
Nov 16, 2021
William W. Rickard, Sr., 85, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Philipsburg, a son of the late Willis and Louella (Minto) Rickard. On March 19, 1955, he married Helen (Grum) Rickard. She preceded him in death on October 11, 2007. He is survived by six children: William W., Jr and wife Bonnie of Tyrone,...
Ronald George Repko
Nov 14, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” George Repko, 72, Altoona, went to be the Lord Sunday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and was reunited with his mother, Mary Jane and father, Earl. He was born in Altoona. Surviving are four brothers: Robert (Patty) of Altoona, Larry (Linda) of Altoona, Raymond (Shelda) of Queen and Joseph (Tammy) of East Freedom. He is...
Diane Jean Alwine
Nov 10, 2021
Diane Jean Alwine, 70, Altoona, died unexpectedly on Wednesday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ben and Norma Jean (Barnes) Waslin. On June 9, 1979, she married the love of her life, Leonard Alwine.
In addition to her husband of 42 years, she is survived by a sister, Debbie Falger of Altoona; sister-in-law’s, Gail (Wayne) Monahan and...
Margaret Harris
Nov 7, 2021
Margaret L. Harris, 62, Norfolk, VA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona from complications from Covid-19. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph W., Sr. and Elinore M. (Wilson) Kephart. She married George Edward Harris, Jr. who preceded her in death on November 2, 2021. She was also preceded by her children: George and...
Betty Victoria Kozak
Nov 4, 2021
Betty Victoria Kozak, 95, of Epworth Manor, formerly of Blair Towers, passed away Thursday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jack and Mildred (Heaton) Carey. She is survived by a son Jeff and wife Sharon of Altoona; grandchildren: Ian and Jessica; great grandchildren: Blake, Jude, and Wyatt; a granddaughter, Barbara (Kyle) Sellers and children: Sean and Ethan;...
Nicole Lynn Snowberger
Nov 4, 2021
Nicole Lynn Snowberger, 38, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Craig and Tracy (Koller) England. On July 30, 2007, she married Duane R. Snowberger in Altoona. In addition to her husband, Duane and her parents, Craig and Tracy; she is survived by three daughters: Pandora, Alanna, and Teagan; a step-son, Austin; a...
Bonnie M. Thompson
Nov 4, 2021
Bonnie M. Thompson, 58, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Larue and Minerva (Farringer) Thompson. She is survived by a son, Kenny Piner and a sister, Connie Shura, both of Altoona. No public services will be held. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc.
Russell D Zeak
Nov 2, 2021
Russell D. Zeak, 59, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC-Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of J. Michael and Nancy A. (McGrath) Zeak. Surviving are his mother, Nancy of Altoona; three sisters: Marjorie Zeak of Altoona, Ann Knipple of Poquoson, VA, and Barb Fieldhausen (Pam Porch) of LaVernia, TX; two brothers: Ed (Kathleen) of New Oxford, PA and Frank (Pam)...
Edward Nyce
Nov 2, 2021
Edward T. Nyce, 66, Altoona, died Tuesday evening at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born in Norristown, and raised in Royersford, he was son of the late Russell R. and Marian (Taylor) Nyce. He Married Gail L. Grealey who survives with one son, Shawn Grealey of Altoona; four grandchildren: Quinn, Vada, Maci and Ryan, Jr.; three brothers: Roy (Dolly) of...
George Edward Harris, Jr.
Nov 2, 2021
George E. “Ed” Harris Jr, 60, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday, 2 November at UPMC Altoona from complications from COVID-19. A dedicated retired Navy Veteran with over 20 years-service, he was born in Altoona PA, son of the late George E. Harris Sr. and Marlene E. (Watson) Harris. He married Margaret L. (Kephart) Harris who succeeded...
Lou A Frederick
Oct 31, 2021
Lou A Frederick, 63, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jay and Lucille (Blasko) Frederick. She is survived by two daughters: Jandora Patterson and husband Aaron of Altoona and Stephanie Kearns; three grandchildren: Halliday Shaw and husband Jacob, Olivia Patterson, and Kevin Patterson; a great granddaughter, Willow Shaw; a...
Robert John Mayernick
Oct 30, 2021
Robert John Mayernick went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2021. He died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Lilly, PA, on Easter Sunday — a son of Michael and Anna (Washchalk) Mayernick. On July 24, 1954, he married his sweetheart, the late Barbara Pearl (Lindemer) Mayernick, who preceded him in death on March...
Janet C Johnson
Oct 25, 2021
Janet C. Johnson, 88, of Greenwood, went to be with the Lord Monday, at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Alton G. and Ida M. (Gildlesberger) Wilt. She married Carl A. Johnson, Sr., on September 21, 1952 in Greenwood. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1996. Surviving are a son, Carl...
Donald Scott Grace, Sr.
Oct 23, 2021
Donald “Scott” Grace, Sr., 61, of Altoona, passed away Saturday evening due to complications from Covid-19.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Darrell L., Sr. and Shirley M. (Swanger) Grace. He married Rae C. Brown on September 22, 1979 in Altoona.
In addition to his wife, of 42 years, he is survived by three children: Donald “Scott”...
Joanne Landeck
Oct 22, 2021
Joanne L. Landeck, 89, of Duncansville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Carl S. and Francis A. (Hoover) Ammerman. She married Eugene C. Landeck on November 4, 1948 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2016. Surviving are three children including one son;...
Donald P Hollern
Oct 20, 2021
Donald P. Hollern, “Bear”, 68, Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas P. and Barbara M. (Boston) Hollern. He is survived by five children: Traci L. Holliday of Tyrone, Christine M. Harper (Harm) of Tyrone, Tom J. Hollern (April) of Hedgesville, WV, Stephanie J. Hollern (Mike) of Altoona, and Brittani R. Garlick...
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