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