Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Cynthia Rae Herr
Aug 17, 2019
Cynthia Rae Herr, 61, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Kenneth Cloyde and Gloria June (Fink) Wolfe. On October 15, 1973, she married Andrew Patrick Herr in Altoona. In addition to her husband of 45 years, she is survived by three children: Amy Jo Ronzo (Vincent) of Altoona, Andrew Patrick Herr, Jr....
Betty Lou Stambaugh
Aug 14, 2019
Betty Lou Stambaugh, 79, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Helen Dobie. She married Robert Stambaugh on July 5, 1958, in Altoona. Surviving is her husband Robert of 62 years; her children: Dale Stambaugh (Kathy) of Bellwood, Jolinda Markitell (Brian) of Altoona; daughter-in-laws: Jane...
Louise M. Gottschall
Aug 13, 2019
Louise M. Gottschall, 96, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Lottie (Holland) Grassmyer. She married Emerson “Skip” Gottschall on June 16, 1956, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death April 7, 1995. Surviving are her children: Deborah Richardson of Lompoc, CA, Ray Gottschall of...
Sheldon Bare
Aug 3, 2019
Sheldon “Shel” Bare, 96, of Altoona, passed away Saturday at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Mattie (McMillin) Bare. Surviving are his daughters: Linda (Frank) Scalice and Holly Spatafora; grandchildren-John (Sue) Koeck, Mark (Amanda) Scalice, Sherry Koeck, Renee (Tom) Palmerine, Michele (Jason) Decosky, Tera (Jamie) Eichenlaub, Jennifer (Scott) Plank,...
Anna M. Yon
Aug 3, 2019
Anna M. Yon, 90, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Saturday at UPMC Westshore. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clair C. and Margaret M. (Larkin) Gfrerer. She married Clyde E. Yon April 11, 1953. He preceded her in death November 22, 1996. Surviving is her son Randall K. Yon (Margie) of Altoona; her daughter Carole Yon (Don...
Judith E. (McConahy) Binus
Jul 31, 2019
Judith E. (McConahy) Binus 75, Altoona, passed away late Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late C. Earl and Alverna (Clugh) McConahy. She married Jack I. Binus in Altoona April 21, 1978. He preceded her in death June 3, 1993. Surviving is her daughter Tanya Blissman (Scott); and her grandchildren: Vanessa and Andrew...
Tommy Lee "Tom" Hollows
Jul 30, 2019
Tommy Lee “Tom” Hollows, 68, Altoona, passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald and Winifred (Rosser) Hollows. He married Darlene Filer June 10, 1972, in Altoona. Surviving is his loving wife of 47 years--Darlene Hollows; his son Joshua Hollows and his wife Cherean, a special sister-in-law Deb Johnsonbaugh and husband...
Nancy L. Galentine
Jul 27, 2019
Nancy L. Galentine, 79, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert C. and Dorothy (Hanley) Dorman. She married James A. Galentine Jr. in Altoona. He preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are two children: James A. Galentine III and Lisa D. Poirrier (Jimmy); a grandson, Jordan M. Galentine; and...
Verna M. Giarth
Jul 25, 2019
Verna M. Giarth, “Peggy”, 89, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Cyrus T. and Goldie Mae (Zeigler) Swartz. On July 3, 1976 she married Melvin S. Giarth at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1980. Peggy is survived by...
Diane L. Ott
Jul 12, 2019
Diane L. Ott, 70, of Altoona, passed away late Friday evening at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Calvin G. and M. Harriet (Dunn) Ott. Surviving is her granddaughter, Breia Shaffer of Altoona; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends: Launa Lauer and Bonnie Shaner; as well as many other...
Stephen L. Porter
Jul 10, 2019
On July 10th 2019, Stephen L. Porter, 70, was called home to heaven after a long battle with cancer. He passed at home in Juniata surrounded by his devoted family. Stephen was born on Sept. 19th 1948 to the late Lee C. Porter and Betty L. (Hall) Porter of Juniata. Stephen graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1966. On...
Phyllis E. Walters
Jul 10, 2019
Phyllis E. Walters, 86, Altoona, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family Wednesday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter to the late James and Thelma (Clark) Kipp. On January 19, 1952, she married Robert G. Walters in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1996.
Phyllis is survived by a daughter, Cathy Gallagher...
Lawrence J. Shank
Jul 2, 2019
Lawrence J. Shank, Jr., 88, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lawrence J., Sr. and Ullainee (McTague) Shank. He married JoAnne E. Shank in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife, JoAnne, of over 60 years; he is survived by four...
Kenneth J. "Greenie" Greenwood
Jul 1, 2019
Kenneth J. “Greenie” Greenwood, 96, of Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his family early Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Alvin and Elizabeth (McElhinney) Greenwood. He married Lois Hamer in Altoona June 7, 1943. She preceded him in death April 4, 1983.
Surviving are his children: Deborah Lambert (Rick) of Antis Township,...
Vincent Conroy
Jun 30, 2019
Vincent P. Conroy, 72, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Wallace J. and Catherine (Leonard). He married Connie J. Neely May 8, 1982 in Hollidaysburg. Surviving is his wife Connie, two daughters: Donna J. Arthur and Beth A. Conroy; and two granddaughters: Abigail and...
John A. Smeal
Jun 25, 2019
John A. Smeal, 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John A., Jr. and Alice Louise (Suckling) Smeal. He is survived by his wife, Rita J. of Altoona; five children: Kim Ann Drost of Altoona, Kenneth M. Smeal of Cresson, Nancy L. Risley of Newport, NC, Robert J. Smeal...
Frances Samuels
Jun 24, 2019
Frances A. Samuels, 74, an 18 year resident of Wolf Court, passed away Monday evening at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Derr) Samuels. Surviving is her last living sibling, Robert Samuels of York, Pa, as well as many nieces and nephews: Roy D Samuels, Diana Samuels, Brenda Samuels, Norman Samuels, Carl Samuels, Danny Samuels,...
John C. Becker
Jun 23, 2019
John C. Becker, 66, Hollidaysburg, passed away at his home early Sunday.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Raymond C. and Vivian L. (Evans) Becker. He married Judy Baker in 1972, and she preceded him in death in 2001. He then married Cindy Smith in 2009.
Surviving is his wife, Cindy; two children: Van "Charlie" (Angela) Becker...
Francis J "Joe" Shura
Jun 15, 2019
Francis J. “Joe” Shura, 58, Altoona, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Saturday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stanley and Francis (Fox) Shura.
Surviving is his wife Connie; his siblings: William Wieland (Jeanne), Desmond Shura, Walter Shura (Carol), Stanley Shura, Cynthia Smith (Mike), Donald Shura (Cecelia); his sister in law Bonnie Thompson,...
Betty Lou Drugg
Jun 14, 2019
Betty Lou Drugg, 91, Altoona, passed away at Altoona Center for Nursing Care at Amber Terrace after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lewistown, Pa, daughter of the late George A. and Luella (Shannon) Ross. She married William Drugg May 1, 1948, in Lewistown. He preceded her in death. Surviving are her children: her daughter Teresa L. Batrus (Denny)...
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