Obituaries

Oct 17, 2018

Carole Rae Forney, 78, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Albert Edward and Judith Jane (Hyle) Endress. On October 20, 1980, she married Garland E. Forney in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1990. Carole is survived by three step-sons: John...

Oct 16, 2018

Anne Marie Henry, 87, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at her residence.She was born in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late Howard Clarke and Bess Wolf. She married Robert Henry in Altoona, PA. He preceded her in death in May of 2007.Anne is survived by three daughters: Edith Carey and husband Gerald of Duncansville, Elizabeth Rogers and husband...

Oct 16, 2018

Merrill G. “Pete” Yeager, Jr., 75, Duncansville, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Merrill G., Sr., and Pauline (Harshbarger) Yeager. On February 8, 1964, he married Sally Snyder. In addition to his wife of 54 years, he is survived by two daughters: Susan Baker and husband George and their children: Alex...

Oct 16, 2018

Margaret Louise Chilcot, 91, Altoona, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 28, 1927, in Altoona, a daughter of the late Archie Laws and Myrtle Mable (Shiffler) Laws.  She married Paul Chilcot in 1959.  He preceded her in death in 1966.

She is survived by two nieces: Dorothea Murray of...

Oct 15, 2018

Rhett Glenn Butler, 68, Altoona, passed away Monday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Glenn E. and Mildred J. (Heller) Butler. Rhett is survived by two sons: Douglas Butler of Duncansville and Matthew Butler of Altoona; a granddaughter, Breanna Butler of Martinsburg; and a grandson, Austin Butler of Martinsburg. Rhett was a...

Oct 14, 2018

Marilyn Jean Hancock, 85, East Freedom, passed away on Sunday after a long and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the third of five children born to the late Vincent James and Verda (Frantz) Smith. Marilyn married Allan G. Hancock in 1958, and together they had three children. Surviving are her husband of 60 years; three children: Markie Lynn...

Oct 11, 2018

Beverly Joan Kelley, 85,  Greenwood, died Thursday morning at The Village of Morrisons Cove.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Leo C. and Martha C. (Ryan) Kelley.Beverly was a lifetime member of Greenwood United Methodist Church where she formerly served as the church secretary for more than 20 years, taught catechism classes, and sang in the church...

Oct 10, 2018

Robert LeRoy “Lefty” Carles, 89, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at his home.He was born in Altoona, son of Isabelle Carles. On March 1, 1951, he married M. Katharyne (Kitty) Boland, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 2000.Surviving are three children: Katharyne (Kitten) Wilson and Terri Carles, both of Altoona, and Barry Carles and wife Melissa, in...

Oct 5, 2018

Mary Louise Harkins, 78, Hollidaysburg, passed away Friday afternoon at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.She was born in Porter Township, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Wilbur O. and Mary Blanche (Kimberling) Nead. On February 27, 1988, she married James D. Harkins. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2008.Mary is survived by three sisters: Laura A. Keener...

Oct 4, 2018

Calvin E. Utley, 92, also known as Pete, Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away Thursday morning at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home in Philadelphia, PA. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Leslie C. and Amanda (Dodson) Utley. He is survived by a large extended family. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leela Heidler and a...

Oct 4, 2018

James D. “Jim” Hillard, 86, Altoona, passed away early Thursday at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, son of the late David D and Cecelia M. (Rutter) Hillard. He married Mary K. (Antes) June 12, 1953, at Wesley Methodist Church in Juniata.Surviving is his wife Mary of 65 years; his son James D. Hillard, Jr., of Lancaster, his daughter Kathy...

Oct 4, 2018

Doris J. Blackburn, 92, Carlisle, PA, formerly of Altoona, PA, passed away Thursday morning at Church of God Home in Carlisle, PA.She was born in Wood, PA, a daughter of the late Benton L. and Grace (Price) Gutshall. On February 17, 1942, she married Ira (Blackie) Blackburn in Roaring Spring, PA. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2006.Doris...

Oct 3, 2018

James A. “Tony” (Ruggieri) Ruggery, 80, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Giovanni and Eva (DeAntonio) Ruggieri. He married Barbara Yingling on February 12, 1966 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.Surviving are his wife, Barbara, at home, son, Anthony Ruggery (Krista) of Duncansville, daughters Kathleen Bates (Grant) of Houston, TX,...

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Sep 23, 2018

Winifred Rose Hook, 86, Altoona, passed away late Sunday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Arvilla (Lafferty) Radel. She married Howard E. Hook in Altoona, and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Surviving are her children Larry Hook (Belinda) of Alabama, Toni Hennaman (James) of Altoona, Mark Hook (Mary) of Altoona,...

Sep 16, 2018

 

Delores M. Hoover, 84, Altoona, passed away on Sunday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard Earl and Margret A. (Walker) Walters. She married Robert F. Hoover April 28, 1956. He preceded her in death in 1980.

Surviving is her son Mark F. Hoover of Altoona; a brother Howard Earl Walters, Jr., Altoona;...

Sep 4, 2018

Samuel Frederick “Fred” Watson, 71, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Russell and Carrie Lang. He married Cecilia Musselman June 27, 1970 in Altoona.

Surviving is his wife Cecilia Musselman, his son Fred Watson (Wendy), his two grandchildren Chris Watson and Kali Watson; four siblings: Kenneth Watson of Johnstown, Linda Highduch...

Sep 2, 2018

   Wanda Joan Rhiver, 81, Altoona, died Sunday morning, September 2, 2018, at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.   She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William and Ona (Rehrer) Rhiver.   She is survived by her very special sister, Dawn LaRay Mangus of Altoona, two nieces; Renee Milliron and husband Michael of Altoona, Lisa Logan and husband Richard,...

Aug 31, 2018

   Dorothy James Lindemer, 93, died Friday evening, August 31, 2018, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, surrounded by her loving family and closely attended by the Sisters and the wonderful staff at Garvey Manor who treated her as their own family.   She was born in the Juniata section of Altoona, a daughter of the late Isaac W. and Alverda...