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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
James G Finochio, Jr
Feb 12, 2019
James G. Finochio, 93, of Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late James and Edith (Pompa) Finochio. He was thrice married; on September 7, 1946 he married Irene E. Kibe of Altoona. She preceded him in death on December 3rd, 1982. On June 21, 1986...
Helen Florene Keith
Feb 9, 2019
Helen Florence Keith, 91, formerly of Juniata Gap, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
She was born in Everett, PA, daughter of the late George Raymond Earnest and Helen (Bennett) Earnest.
On April 30, 1949, she married Clarence Ralph Keith, who preceded her in death on February 25, 2017.
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John Luciano
Feb 6, 2019
What a celebration there was in heaven on this day. February 6. 2019 was a day he had lived for and looked forward to his entire life. He loved and served the Lord with a passion since he gave his heart to the Lord at the age of ten. His love and giving spirit was felt by so many over...
Louise Ardell Forsht
Feb 3, 2019
Louise Ardell (Albright) Forsht, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday after a lengthy illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles H. and Laura E. (Miller) Albright. She was married to Veryl D. Forsht on June 22, 1946 in Enola, PA by the Rev. Dr. Harry L. Saul. Veryl preceded in her in death on...
Catherine Lee Shomo
Feb 1, 2019
Catherine Lee Shomo08/07/1951---02/01/2019Catherine Lee Shomo, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday at the Lutheran Home. She was born in Colorado, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Taylor) Sanches. She is survived by her two daughters: Vicki Shomo and Stephanie McCready (Richard) of Altoona; 3 grandchildren: Christopher Shomo, Jennifer and Tanya McCready, and a great-grandson Jareem Case; 4 sisters: Margret Mowe,...
Rachel Petrone
Feb 1, 2019
Rachel Petrone, age 84, Altoona, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 1, 2019, following a brief illness.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Valentino) Rago. She married William Petrone on March 4, 1961, in Philadelphia. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2002.Surviving are...
Renee Lynn Wyandt
Jan 29, 2019
Renee Lynn Wyandt, 59, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of David P. and Joyce L. (Fluke) Roberts. On November 6, 1976, she married Kenneth J. Wyandt in Altoona. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, of 42 years, she is survived by her mother, Joyce; three children: Brent Wyandt of Altoona, Teshia Delgrande and...
Debra Jean Koontz
Jan 26, 2019
Debra J. Koontz, 60, of Altoona, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning with her family by her side. She is now enjoying her new body free of pain and suffering in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore (Ps. 16:11). She fought an amazing and courageous battle with cancer...
Wilbert L Green
Jan 24, 2019
Wilbert L. “Bert” Green, 71, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Louise (Freeman) Green. He married Bonnie David July 20, 1996.
Surviving is his wife Bonnie; his step-daughter Summer Tomlinson, his sister Kathy Sweitzer, his brothers Lou Green and Robert Pavlovich, brother in law Jeff David...
Donald J. Myers, Jr.
Jan 22, 2019
Donald J. Myers, Jr., 51, Washington, Pa., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He was born in Hayward, Calif., son of Donald J. Myers Sr. and the late Kathy Myers. A private family service will be held.
Linda L. Akins
Jan 22, 2019
Linda L. Akins 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Edminston) Cunningham. She married Dale Akins on February 4, 1961. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2002.Surviving is her daughter Beth Akins Sugarman (Bruce) of New York City; her sons, all of Altoona: Mark Akins, Matthew...
Harley W Burket
Jan 10, 2019
Harley Wayne Burket, 79, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harley and Catherine (Porte) Burket. He married Judith Parsons August 10, 1962, at Geeseytown Lutheran Church.
Surviving is his wife Judith, his sons Kevin Burket, and his daughter Linda Arendt and her husband Michael of Minnesota. He was preceded in death...
Harry Thomas David
Jan 8, 2019
Harry Thomas David, also known as “Bug”, 92, Duncansville, died Tuesday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clair Edward and Mary Belle (Benner) David. On July 4, 1953, he married Joyce Ann Beatty in Altoona. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2017.Surviving are three children: Bonnie Green and husband...
Richard A. Conrad
Jan 7, 2019
Richard A. Conrad, of Altoona, went home on Monday to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Chester A. and Elizabeth J. “Betty” (Suckling) Conrad.Richard is survived by a brother, Terry and wife Joyce of Johnstown; a nephew, Terry L. Conrad, Jr. and wife Genevieve of Berwyn;...
Nelda L. Bayle
Jan 7, 2019
Surviving is her daughter Carol Smith (Glenn) of Claysburg, Linda Kenawell (John) of MO., Cindy O’Leary (Denis) of Oakmont, 7 grandchildren: Carolyn, John, II, Christina, Jennifer, Lynette, Katherine, and Michael; 11 great-grandchildren, and her dog Snickers.
Janet Louise Sipes
Dec 26, 2018
Janet Louise Sipes, 86, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona, with her family by her side.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ritner I. and M. Lucille (McNamara) Fiester.
Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Robert D. Sipes of Altoona; six children: Robert A. (Susan) Sipes of Altoona, Gary L. (Patty) Sipes of Ponte Vedra,...
William E. Grim
Dec 22, 2018
William E. Grim, Jr., 79, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William E., Sr. and Virginia R. (Green) Grim. He is survived by two daughters: Catherine Virginia Grim and Helen Darlene Grim; three sisters: Josie Selden, Janet Phillips and husband Steven, and Beatrice Saxion and husband Jack;...
Norma J. Belin
Dec 17, 2018
Norma J. Belin, 83, Altoona, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer early Monday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ernest and Harriet Grace (McMonigal) Wright. On June 17, 1963, she married John F. Belin, Sr. in Winchester, VA. In addition to her husband of 55...
Mary J. Buchanan
Dec 12, 2018
Mary J. Buchanan, 78, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Blandburg, a daughter of the late Genevieve G. Russell. On December 6, 1963, she married Sheldon V. Buchanan, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2010. She is survived by a daughter, Shirley J. Deeters and companion Bob Mowery...
Sara Jean Housley
Dec 8, 2018
Sara J. (Allison) Housley, 84, of Altoona, died, December 8, 2018, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Mansell) Allison.She graduated from Altoona Area High School in 1951. She was employed by the Altoona Area School District and retired in 1992 after 22 years of service. Sara was a member of the Wehnwood...
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