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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Darlene R. Kyper
Dec 1, 2019
Darlene R. Kyper, 82, of Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Greystone at Bellemeade. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald A. and Florence L (Rock) Reidenbaugh. She married Frederick E. Kyper February 19, 1954, in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 2011. Surviving are: her son Steve M. Kyper and his wife Susan of...
Homer C. Smith, Jr.
Nov 29, 2019
Homer C. Smith, Jr., 82, Duncansville, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Homer C. and S. Verna (Walter) Smith. Surviving are numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by a number of cousins as well. A special thank you to special friend and “co-pilot” James Brubaker who joined Homer on many...
Robert Lawrence Wesner
Nov 19, 2019
Robert Lawrence Wesner, also known as “Larry”, 93, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clarence Ray and Agnes (Green) Wesner. On March 8, 1947, he married Clara Belle (Myton) Wesner in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1993. He is survived by a niece, Rae Cirrelle...
Margaret A. Headley
Nov 15, 2019
Margaret A. Headley, 73 of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care with her son Thomas by her side. She was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of William H. and Laura A. (Alesch) Tate. Surviving are a daughter, Teresa Hosler and husband Lewis of Brownsville; a son, Thomas Headley and wife Nancy of Altoona;...
Sheryl F. Umstead
Nov 14, 2019
Sheryl F. Umstead, 75, Duncansville, passed away early Thursday morning at The Winds at Mattern Orchard. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George W. and Phyllis E. (Brown) McArthur. On September 7, 1963 she married George H. Umstead. In addition to her husband of 56 years, she is survived by four children: Sheri L. (Scott) Ellis of...
Charles W. Riley
Nov 6, 2019
Charles Wolf Riley, 64, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at his home. He was born in Clearfield, PA, son of the late Wallace and Marie (Wolf) Riley. On October 22, 1983 he married Susan Bailor in Tipton, PA. Surviving is his wife, Susan; five children: David Riley and his wife Lenora and their children: Isaac, Levi, and Madeleine of Harrisburg, PA;...
Maxine B. Adams
Nov 1, 2019
Maxine Blanche Adams, 92, formerly of Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Friday morning, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg after an extended illness. She was born in Wood, PA, daughter of the late Benton and Grace (Price) Gutshall. She married George W. Adams, Jr, on April 8, 1947, who proceeded her in death on December...
Dennis R. Yohn
Oct 29, 2019
Dennis R. Yohn, Sr., 73, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert M. and Ruth (Crabtree) Yohn. On May 17, 1965, he married Arline Elizabeth Burkhart in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, Arline, of 54 years, he is survived by two sons: Dennis R. Yohn, Jr....
Donald E. Vance
Oct 27, 2019
Donald E. Vance, 88, Altoona, passed away Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul W. and Martha “Marty” H. (Staines) Vance. He is survived by four nephews: Richard Vance, Dennis Barree, Donald Barree, and Robert Barree; three nieces: Martha “Marty” Reed, Barbara Coho, and Carole Myers; good friend, Bonnie Hann; 15 grand nieces and nephews; four...
Rose Marie Allison
Oct 26, 2019
Rose Marie Allison, 91, Tyrone, died Saturday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Mountaindale, the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha Luella (Yingling) Thomas. She married Donald L. Allison on October 16, 1948, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2017. Surviving are two daughters: Linda Savino (Anthony) of...
Ruth B. Strong
Oct 21, 2019
Ruth B. Strong, 94, Altoona, passed away early Monday morning at Epworth Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Maude (Yingling) Weston. She married Charles Strong. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1997. Ruth is survived by a son, William C. Strong and wife Kathy of Altoona;...
Victor L. Schiappa
Oct 15, 2019
Victor L. Schiappa, 76, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (Labriola) Schiappa. Victor is survived by a son, Adam Schiappa; a daughter-in-law, Stacey; a granddaughter, Adriana; a grandson Dominic; two sisters: Judy Rupert and Annette Schiappa; a dear friend, Sharon Davis; and Adam’s mother, Cheryl Johnson....
Zachary Steven Hoover
Oct 14, 2019
Zachary Steven Hoover, 20, passed away Monday evening at his Altoona home surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of Steven J. Hoover and the late Marla J. Hoover. Zachary is survived by his father, Steven and step-mother, Leslie R. Hoover; sisters: Stevie J. Hoover and Marty J. Hoover; a brother, Owen J. Hoover, all residing at...
Gloria K. Koller
Oct 7, 2019
Gloria K. “Peachy” Koller, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. Gloria was born in England, daughter of the late Frederick and Dorothy Pratt of England. On February 20, 1947, she married William A. Anderson. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1981. Gloria is survived by two sons: Paul A. (Caroline L.) Anderson of...
John Franklin Barney
Sep 29, 2019
John Franklin Barney, 84, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Blandburg, PA, son of the late Joseph Franklin Barney and Ellen Patricia (Igou) Harren. On July 20, 1968, he married Ilene Marie Smith at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Ilene, of 51 years; he is survived by a...
I. Jane Young
Sep 23, 2019
I. Jane Young, 93, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Henry McNeal and Catherine Leedy McNeal Young. She married Harry Young. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1971. Jane is survived by five children: William Young, Karen Wright, Randi Semko, Terri Young, and Jo Benzel; 11 grandchildren;...
Amy Beth Elder
Sep 9, 2019
Amy Beth Elder, 46, Portage, passed away Monday evening at her home. She was born in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late James Mack and Kathleen Viola (Nichols) Elder. Amy is survived by a sister, Holly Cribb and husband Michael of Manassas, VA; two nephews: James and Chase Cribb; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins including: Sue and Steve Williams,...
Faye Louise Weaver
Sep 5, 2019
Faye Louise Weaver, 75, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo and Martha (Erb) Taylor. On August 16, 1978, she married Leo Francis Weaver at the Christ’s Second Lutheran Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1984. Faye is survived by three daughters: Lori Haas...
Betty Jane Grove
Aug 29, 2019
Betty Jane Grove, 91, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Leroy and Ruth Elizabeth (Cobert) Park. On July 7, 1952, she married Jack R. Grove in Juniata at the Juniata United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death in 1965. Betty is survived by...
John A. Colella
Aug 19, 2019
John A. Colella, 75, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Violet (Brooks) Colella. He is survived his wife, Donna K. (Barr) Colella; two children: Tracey Giordano and husband Shawn and John Barr; grandchildren: Vahta Dillen, JR Dillen, Derek Dillen, Allen Shannon, and Josh Shannon; a great granddaughter,...
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