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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Orville B. Beck
Nov 10, 2018
Orville B. Beck, 75, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, November 10, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. Known as "Bub" he was born in Altoona, a son of the late Orville F. and Sarah H (Smith) Beck. He married Martine Neely on January 2, 1965, at Juniata Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his...
Dolores "Dee" Pletcher Riggleman
Nov 3, 2018
Dolores “Dee” Pletcher Riggleman, 86, Martinsburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel and Beatrix (Everett) Vickers. Dee is survived by five children: Spring Aikens (Don) of Florida, Cynthia Pletcher of Martinsburg, Pamela Gray (Doug) of Altoona, Paula Gardner (Drew) of North Carolina, and Paul Pletcher II (Charlotte)...
Betty Shock
Oct 31, 2018
Betty L. Shock, 83, of Maybrook Hills, formerly of Eldorado, passed away early Wednesday morning. She was born in Tyrone, Pa, daughter of the late Kasmir and Mary (Starzeski) Pacanowski. She married James F. Shock on May 28, 1954 in Tyrone. He preceded her in death in 1998.
Surviving are her daughters: Deborah A. Reed (Michael) and...
Karen Kaye Dandrea
Oct 28, 2018
Karen Kaye Dandrea, 74, Altoona, passed away Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Crabtree) Yohn. On June 17, 1967, she married Gilbert H. Dandrea in Virginia. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2013. Kaye is survived by a son, Daniel of Altoona; a daughter,...
Helen L Leonard
Oct 26, 2018
Helen L. Leonard, 91, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Woodbury Township, daughter of the late William and Verna (Estep) Beard. She married Junior David Leonard February 27, 1947 in Williamsburg, PA. He preceded her in death in 1992. Surviving are her children: Jane Hollern of Altoona, Delores Gabella (Lavern) of Newry, David Leonard of...
Joan M Kibler
Oct 21, 2018
Joan M. Kibler, 87, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Michaels) Tremmel. On July 29, 1950, she married Anslem Kibler, Jr., in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death in 1983. Surviving is her very special daughter Robyn Senitko (Bill) of Altoona; her...
Beatrice I. Nicodemus
Oct 20, 2018
Beatrice I. Nicodemus, 97, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Tipton, a daughter of the late Stansberry and Katherine (Diehl) Greene. On July 10, 1941 she married Donald Nicodemus. He preceded her in death in April of 1991. Beatrice is survived by three children: Donald A. of Lewistown, Susan Bricker of Pennyan, NY,...
Carole Rae Forney
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...
Anne Marie Henry
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...
Merrill G. Yeager, Jr.
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...
Margaret Louise Chilcot
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...
Rhett Glenn Butler
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...
Marilyn S. Hancock
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...
Beverly Joan Kelley
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...
Robert LeRoy Carles
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...
Mary Louise Harkins
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...
Calvin E. Utley
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...
James D. "Jim" Hillard
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...
Doris J. Blackburn
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...
James A. "Tony" Ruggery
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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