Obituaries

Sep 29, 2018

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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...

Aug 29, 2018

Beulah M. Igou, 89, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Skelp, daughter of the late Victor and Mary Dickson. She married Donald Igou, who survives her.

Also surviving is her son Terry Igou, her son Don Igou (Carol), one grandson, Kyle Igou; and one sister Nancy Britton.

Beulah was a...

Aug 29, 2018

Virginia Louise “Ginny” D’Uva, 77, Altoona, passed away at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William P. and Edith Charlotte (Merrits) Shannon. She married Joseph E. D’Uva, Jr., February 10, 1959. He preceded her in death January 13, 1999.

Surviving are her children: Athena D’Uva-Loarca, Bonnie D’Uva Whitesell (Ed), Steven M. D’Uva (Regina), Felicia M....

Aug 27, 2018

David H. Maurer, 77, Altoona, passed away at his home Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold M. and Vivian E. (Carter) Maurer. He married Jane Kochara November 14, 1964 in Gallitzin.

Surviving is his wife Jane; his son David Maurer and his wife Heather of Hollidaysburg, his daughter Theresa Maurer of Altoona, his son...

Aug 25, 2018

Janet M. Snyder, 73, Altoona, passed away Saturday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in New York City, New York, daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Shoemaker) Reynolds. She married Thomas E. Snyder June 29, 1968 in Ebensburg, PA. He preceded her in death December 13, 2002.

Surviving is her son Scott Snyder and his wife Michele, her son...

Aug 21, 2018

Caroline W. “Betsy” Hutchison, 82, Hollidaysburg, passed away Tuesday in Charlottesville, VA. She was born in Bellefonte, PA, daughter of the late Samuel R. and Caroline (McClure) Waite.

Betsy attended Bellefonte Elementary and High School, before receiving her BA in Elementary Education from The Pennsylvania State University. Betsy met her husband William W. “Bill” Hutchison in junior high school where he...

Aug 17, 2018

   Thomas D. Lutton, 70, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Friday morning at his home.  He was born on September 12, 1947,  in Lilly, PA, a son of the late Clyde Lutton, Sr. and Veronica (Sibis) Lutton.  He married Suzanne Gearhart on September 25, 1971, in Altoona.  Surviving are his wife, Suzanne, of more than 46 years, one son,...

Aug 17, 2018

Virginia A. (Walton) Pennypacker, 86, Altoona passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at her home.

                She was born in Washington Boro, PA, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Lillian M. (Smith) Walton.  She graduated from William Penn High School in Millersville, PA.  She worked at RCA and Lerners in Lancaster, PA.  She moved to Camp Hill, PA...

Aug 17, 2018

Gordon H. “Bill” Smith, Sr., 90, Duncansville, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Bartholomew, Indiana, son of the late George H. and Mary T. (Wade) Smith. He married Barbara Jean Tressler, who preceded him in death. Surviving is her daughter Kelty Smith (Donald) of Nichols, SC, a son Gordon H. Smith, Jr. (Sandy)...

Aug 15, 2018

Eleanor M. Laughlin, 85, Altoona, was promoted to Glory Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Alfred and Hazel (Benett) Lysinger. She is survived by a brother, Ronald Lysinger and wife Christine; sisters-in-law: Mary Lysinger, Donna Lysinger, and Patricia Lysinger; a brother-in-law, David Brown; and many other family members including nieces and nephews of...

Aug 15, 2018

Marian G. Edwards, 93, of the Winds at Mattern Orchard, formerly of Juniata, passed away early Wednesday morning at the home.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Chester and Verna (Clapper) Woomer. She married Arthur R. Edwards in Juniata on June 14, 1945. He preceded her in death in May of 1991.She is survived by four children: Deborah...

Aug 8, 2018

William James Sauserman, 79, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg after an extended illness.  He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Fred B. and Alma M. (Finnegan) Sauserman. On July 8, 1963 he married Donna Grace Weyandt in Winchester, Va. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2006. Surviving are his sons: William A. and...

Aug 6, 2018

Charles “Skip” T. Musselman, Jr., 69, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord at his home on Monday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Charles T. and Violet Jane (Oakley) Musselman, Sr. he married Diane E. Weierick June 14, 1969, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Juniata.

Surviving is his wife Diane; two daughters: Amy E....

Jul 30, 2018

Malinda I. Stubbs, 89, Garvey Manor, passed away early Monday at the Manor. She was born in McConnellsburg, daughter of the late Chalmer and Carrie (Black) Shaw. She married Foster L. Dickson January 14, 1947, in Blair County. He preceded her in death in 1982. She remarried later in life.

Surviving are her children: Foster Dickson, Jr (Shawnee) of Tyrone,...