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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
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),...
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...
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...
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...
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