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Thelma M. Petrusky
Jan 28, 2024
Thelma M. Petrusky, 97, White Lake Township, Michigan, formerly of Altoona, passed away Sunday.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stewart L. and Geraldine (Pitchford) Moore. On May 20, 1966, she married Joseph E. Petrusky on Arlington, VA. He preceded her in death on July 27, 2018.
Thelma is survived by a daughter, Loraine Miller and husband Scott in...
Margaret E. (Korman) Gebhart
Jan 25, 2024
Margaret “Margie” Elaine (Korman) Gebhart, 85, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Edward B., Sr. and Ida J. (Reffner) Korman.
She is survived by two sons: William J. Korman and Jody L. Gebhart, both of Altoona; and two siblings: James Korman and Gene Korman, Sr.
She was preceded in death by siblings: Leslie...
Kay Park
Jan 22, 2024
M. Kay Park left this earth on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was immensely loved by her husband of 30 years William (Bill) Park, Sr., children Marian (William) Goodwin, Angie (Allen) Galloway, Michael (Suzie) Park, Summer (Todd) Proudfit, and Brionne (Dewey) Gioiosa, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one sister Irene Wyatt of Mississippi, and one brother Eddie Hall of New...
Buddy Ray Wilson
Jan 12, 2024
Buddy Ray Wilson, 75, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel E. and Luella (Shawley) Wilson.
He is survived by four children: Holly A. Nolan in Dayton, TX, Amber A. Tinker and Lucky R. Wilson, both of Williamsburg and Samuel N. Wilson of Altoona; 11 grandchildren; and a brother, Timothy...
Robert D Brubaker
Jan 10, 2024
Robert D. Brubaker, 75, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home.
He was born in Roaring Spring, son of the late O. Dean and Ethelmae M. (Barr) Brubaker.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth E. (Miller) Brubaker of Altoona; and a daughter, Tara Sue Sitts and husband Darren of Tacoma, WA.
He was preceded in death by...
Shelly L Fisher
Jan 7, 2024
Shelly embodied many traits over the course of her life, though she is best known for having been a proud US Navy veteran, wife, mother, and Mimi.
Shelly Lynn Fisher, 63, of Altoona, PA, died at her home on January 7, 2024. Shelly was born in Jamestown, NY in 1960 to Ralph and Ruth Wallace, Sr. She was one of five...
Blaine Joseph Plowman
Jan 6, 2024
Blaine Joseph Plowman, 84, Tyrone, passed away Saturday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry Lenard and Mary Emma (Delozier) Plowman.
He is survived by a daughter, Lori Irvin (Larry) of Tyrone; grandchildren: Cameron Irvin, Josh Black, Rachel Detwiler and Lindsey Detwiler; great grandchildren: Aiden and Bentley Irvin; twin brother, Wayne Plowman (Carrie); and numerous nieces and...
Richard Stauffer
Jan 2, 2024
Richard Calvin Stauffer, 97, Altoona, passed away Tuesday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Calvin and Grace Viola (Glass) Stauffer. On January 20, 1950 he married Shirley M. Burket.
In addition to his wife, Shirley, of 73 years; he is survived by sisters-in-law: Dorothy Stauffer and Betty Burket, both of State College, Beverly Neil of Altoona...
Henry Lee Shaffer
Dec 25, 2023
Henry Lee Shaffer, 93, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, 12/25/2023. Henry was born August 6, 1930 in Verdilla, Snyder County, PA to Emmanuel Jacob and Dora Mae Shaffer. He graduated from Enola High School (now East Pennsboro) in Enola, Pa. He went to Eastern Bible Institute (Valley Forge Christian University) in Phoenixville,...
David Gillin
Dec 24, 2023
David A. Gillin, 76, Altoona, passed away Sunday Morning at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.
He was born in Johnstown, son of the late Stanton and Mary (Wilton) Gillin.
He is survived by five children: Steve, Kim, Cindy, Sandy and Jim; eight grandchildren; a sister, Karen; and a brother, Ken.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Bryson.
A...
Janet Grey Crossland
Dec 12, 2023
Janet Grey Crossland, 75, Martinsburg, formerly of Bellevue, PA, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Homewood at Martinsburg.
She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Albert Watson and Jane Grey (Poole) Crossland.
She is survived by a sister, Carol Ann Leister; nieces: Megan Bever and her children, Alexis and Michael and Christine Leister; a cousin: David Poole; and...
Jodi S Scott
Dec 5, 2023
Jodi S. Scott, 50, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert P. and Amy (Richards) Hoover.
She is survived by four sons: Steve Hartman, Brandon Hartman, Josh Hartman and Justin Hartman; five grandchildren; five siblings: Betsy Hoover, Bonnie Blackwelder, Amy Jo Myers, Linda Noel and Bobbi Macak; and numerous...
George E Ritchey, Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
George E. Ritchey, Jr., passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George E. Ritchey, Sr. and Theresa Ann (Bidoli) Ritchey Pellegrino.
On August 5, 1972, he married Deborah K. Franell in Altoona. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by two daughters: Jennifer Canaan (Darrin) and Jami Ritchey...
Marlene Frances Field
Dec 3, 2023
Marlene Frances Field, 82, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
She was born in Greensburg, daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Curry) Lawrence.
On May 1, 1965, she married Lewis Ray Field in Duncansville. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1997.
She is survived by two daughters: Connie McChessney of Altoona...
Doris Falk
Dec 3, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of Doris G. Falk announce her passing on Sunday, December 3rd. Doris passed away peacefully at her home in Juniata Gap.
Born October 4th 1930 in Altoona, she was the oldest daughter to the late Norman and Violet (Moist) Hoffman. Doris is survived by her loving sister, Marilyn Behers in NY, her...
Sonya Stein
Dec 2, 2023
Sonya L. Stein, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul and Esther (Cartwright) Ray.
Sonya was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She is survived by her children: Esther Packard (Lee), Deborah Plowman (Randal), Melinda Croft, Michele Stein (Andrew Brantner), Lee Stein and Richard Stein; all of Altoona; grandchildren:...
Karen J Focht
Dec 1, 2023
Karen J. (Pittman) Focht, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at Maybrook Hills Altoona surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Jean Pittman and the late James Pittman. On November 11, 1967, she married Donald W. Focht in Altoona.
She is survived by her mother, Jean Pittman of Altoona; four children: Brian Focht and wife Lisa of...
Ben Roark Shrum
Nov 22, 2023
Ben Roark Shrum of Gallatin TN and State College, PA passed away November 22, 2023 at the age of 99 in the James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Altoona, PA. He would have been 100 in January and he stated he was ready to see what was on the next page.
Ben was born the sixth of...
Hilda M. Proctor
Nov 22, 2023
Hilda M. Proctor, 84, Altoona, passed away Wednesday.
She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Ernest and Hilda (Smith) Yoerke. She married Robert E. Proctor who preceded her in death in 2000.
She is survived by five children: Robert, Jr., Sandria Baker and Corrine Stevenson; all of Bucks County; Chris of Altoona and Heather Margiotta in Magnolia, NJ;...
Richard E. Mitchell
Nov 19, 2023
Richard E. “Dick” Mitchell, 79, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lester and Kathryn (Estep) Mitchell. He married Terry Cowher in Altoona in 1965.
In addition to his wife, Terry, of 58 years, he is survived by two sons: Grant and Brian, both of Altoona.
Dick retired after 31 years...
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