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