Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Lillian M. Swander
Mar 14, 2020
Lillian M. “Lil” Swander, 95, formerly of Sinking Valley, died Saturday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James and Anna (Ritz) Morris. She married Donald L. Swander. Surviving are three daughters: Bonnie Unfried of Concord, CA, Ronna Wilson (Donald) of Altoona, and Tonda Denny (Dave) of Tyrone; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11...
Marlene Ann Hollen
Mar 14, 2020
Marlene Ann Hollen, 88, Tyrone, died Saturday evening at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Florence M. (Clinger) Turnbaugh. On September 27, 1948, she married John Levi Hollen in West Viriginia. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1997. Surviving are four children: Judith A. Hollen, Kenneth...
Kevin W. Burket
Mar 11, 2020
Kevin W. Burket, 50, Altoona, died Wednesday at home following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Harley and Judith (Parsons) Burket. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; a sister, Linda and husband Michael Arendt in Montana. He was preceded in death by a sister, Deborah in 1975 and his father in 2019. Kevin graduated from Altoona...
A. Louise Elvey
Mar 10, 2020
A. Louise Elvey, 95, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Florence (Robison) Peterman. She was twice married. She married Walter Richard “Mooney” Stayer. He preceded her in death. She later married James Elvey. He preceded her in death. Louse is survived by two children: Richard Stayer and...
Donald Glenn Sankey
Mar 8, 2020
Donald Glenn Sankey, 76, Altoona, died early Sunday morning of complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born in Branchton, son of the late Glenn A. and Anna May (Walchesky) Sankey. On Aug. 3, 1968, he married Virginia Fergus. Surviving are his wife, Virginia, of Altoona; a daughter, Jennifer Gallaher and husband, Jason, of Smoke Run; a granddaughter, Sarah Steele of...
Margie W. Askey
Mar 8, 2020
Margie W. Askey, 97, of Lake Worth, Florida died peacefully Sunday morning, March 8, 2020, under hospice care for dementia and pneumonia. She was born in Juniata on December 7, 1922, daughter of the late H. Perry and Clara A. (Price) Robison. On January 3, 1945, she married James A. Askey in Juniata. “Jim” preceded her in death on December...
Paul Nelson Luckenbaugh
Mar 7, 2020
Paul Nelson Luckenbaugh, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in York, a son of the late William Henry and Ann Luckenbaugh. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sandra L. (Ellis) Luckenbaugh, of Altoona; a brother, Bill Luckenbaugh, of York; two sisters: Linda Stambaugh, of Mount Wolf, PA and...
William A. "Billy" Olson, Jr.
Mar 6, 2020
William A. “Billy” Olson, Jr., 49, Altoona, died Friday morning at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, son of William A. Olson, Sr. and Donna (Hauk) Olson Ritts. William is survived by his mother, Donna; three sisters: Vicki Notaro (Dennis), Lori McGeary (Kevin) and Chelsea Ritts; two nephews: Justin McGeary (Lauren) and Kevin McGeary (Casey); and...
Frances J. Bergamaschi
Mar 6, 2020
Frances J. Bergamaschi, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Clairton, daughter of the late Joseph and Felicita (Funicelli) Bergamaschi. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Frances retired from Conrail. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Juniata. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10,...
Dorothy M. Waite
Mar 6, 2020
Dorothy M. Waite, 96, formerly of Bellemead, passed away early Friday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Taylor) Mills. She married Ronald B. Waite. He preceded her in death in 1981. Dorothy is survived by two daughters: Linda Bellock and husband Edward of Roaring Spring and Janice Muccitelli of...
Donald E. Igou
Mar 6, 2020
Donald E. Igou, 91, Altoona, went to be with his Lord and precious wife Beulah Friday evening at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Bellwood. He married Beulah M. Dickson and she preceded him in death on August 29, 2018. He is survived by two sons: Terry and Don and wife Carol; and a grandson, Kyle, all...
James L. Marlett
Mar 6, 2020
James L. Marlett, 87, Martinsburg, passed away Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Patrick and Ella (Conrad) Marlett. He married Darlene (McGinnis) Marlett. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2016. James is survived by three children: James P. Marlett and wife, Danielle of Martinsburg, Carol Weaver and husband Alan of...
Norma Lou Smith
Mar 5, 2020
Norma Lou Smith, 79, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Sharrar) Larkins. On July 9, 1962 she married Donald Eugene Smith in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2019. Norma is survived by a daughter, Dawn “DJ” Huff and husband Drew of...
Charles Merrel Crider, Sr.
Mar 4, 2020
Charles Merrel Crider, Sr., 82, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Merrell and Eleanor (Zimmerman) Crider. He married Martha L. Chipperfield. She preceded him in death on November 3, 2009. Charles is survived by three sisters: Judy Moyer, Eleanor Thompson (Donald), and Sheryl Crider...
Edward T. "Ted" Crawford
Mar 1, 2020
Edward T. “Ted” Crawford, 84, Altoona, died Sunday at his home. He was born in Johnstown, a son of the late Edward T. “Ted) and Helen M. (Rogalla) Crawford. On February 7, 1987 he married Diana in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Diana L.; the mother of his sons, Carol A.; three sons: Edward T. “Ted”, of Johnstown, Kevin S.,...
Bernard T. "Bernie" Hoover
Feb 28, 2020
Bernard T. “Bernie” Hoover, 86, Altoona, died Friday morning at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Pennsylvania, the son of the late Arthur and Elda (Good) Hoover. On October 12, 1985, he married Bernice C. Beres in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Bernice; two sons: William (Nanci) and Greg (Karen); five grandchildren; one great grandson; three...
Mary Ann Blazier
Feb 25, 2020
Mary Ann Blazier, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Joseph and Loleda (Kibler) Ferrone. On September 24, 1955, she married Charles F. Blazier in Riggles Gap. Mary is survived by her husband, Charles; two sons: Jeffrey Blazier (Linda) of Altoona and David Blazier...
Michael A. Barroner
Feb 23, 2020
Michael A. Barroner, 46, Altoona, died Sunday morning at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Altoona, the son of Philip C. Barroner and Cheryl A. Young. He married Kimberlee A. Luciano in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Kimberlee and parents, Philip and Cheryl and stepmother, Diana M. Barroner; he is survived by seven children: Brandon...
Anna M. Weyandt
Feb 22, 2020
Anna M. Weyandt, 92, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Ruth (Baylets) Brown. She is survived by a sister, Janet Sprankle of Tyrone; and a niece, S. Renee Johnson. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret M. Frantz and Helen...
David P. Lower
Feb 22, 2020
David P. Lower, 95, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Arthur D. and Martha (Powell) Lower. On February 1, 1945, he married Alma B. Dessenberger in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2009. David is survived by a son, Michael of Florida; three grandchildren; and...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
