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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Gail W Walker
Jul 2, 2018
Gail W. Walker, 87, Greystone Manor, Bellemeade, passed away at the home early Monday morning. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lester W. and Beatrice W. (Emerick) McConahy. She married Elwood R. Walker, who preceded her in death August 1, 1973, after many years of marriage.
Surviving is a son Eugene R. Walker, a daughter Kathy Strong...
Mary M. Karle
Jun 26, 2018
Mary M. Karle, 86, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Rhode Island, daughter of John and Pearl (Anderson) McCann. Surviving are her four children: Niki Pellegrine, John (Sharon) Pellegrine, Steve (Maryann) Pellegrine, and Lori Pellegrine; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Pellegrine, and son-in-law, Gary...
Scott A. Orner
Jun 20, 2018
Scott A. Orner, 58, Altoona, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at UPMC Altoona on Wednesday. He was born in Altoona, a son of David W. and Joan C. (Hamler) Orner. He is survived by his mother, Joan; a brother, Gary D.; and sister-in-law, Melissa, all of Altoona, who were extremely close and loved him very much. He was...
Esther Stella Wombacher
Jun 16, 2018
Esther Stella (Erickson) Wombacher, 78, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ella Mae (Richards) Erickson. She is survived by nine children: Deborah K. Garman of Hollidaysburg, Barry H. Wombacher, Jr. of Altoona, Cindy L. Hughes of Altoona, John J. Hann of Altoona,...
James H Aurandt
Jun 8, 2018
James H. Aurandt, 72, Altoona, passed away at Epworth Manor early Friday morning after a long battle with Cancer. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Vernadine (Stevens) Aurandt. He married Janet McKee September 29, 1968 in Hollidaysburg.
Surviving is his wife Janet; one son Jason Aurandt (Angela) of Altoona; 5 grandchildren; Kayla, Eva, and Andrew...
Charles R. McMaster
Jun 5, 2018
Charles R. McMaster, 96, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles and Ester McMaster. He first married Cecile M. Woodcock. She preceded him in death on February 11, 1986. He then married Barbara Ann Marcinko. She preceded him death on May 6, 2018. He is survived by a son, Bill...
John E Gray
May 26, 2018
John E. “Spyder” Gray Jr, 66, of Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John E. Sr, and Hannah E. (Erickson) Gray.
Surviving are his wife Debra (Phillips) of 40 years; 3 children: Betty Jo, Yvanne, and Jason; 4 grandchildren: Jami, Andrew, Anthony, and Tristan; 2 brothers:...
Kathleen Blontz
May 22, 2018
Kathleen (Gallagher) Blontz , known to friends as “Kathy,” passed away on May 22, 2018 at the age of 60 years. A native of Altoona, she earned an Associate in Specialized Technology degree in Medical Assistance from YTI Career Institute. Kathy was happiest in the company of her friends, watching true crime shows, and playing with her grandson. She will...
Judith A Marsden
May 18, 2018
"Aunt" Judy Marsden, 73, Altoona, died Friday at her residence after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alden D. and Susie E. (Miller) Marsden. Surviving is a niece, Debra (Mike) Tini of Altoona; two nephews: David (Tammy) Sneath of Irmo, S.C. and Craig (Lou Ann) Sneath of LaJose; five great-nieces and five great-nephews and...
Marjorie Nixon Kline
May 15, 2018
Marjorie Nixon Kline, 90, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William and Madeline (Swartz) Nixon. On May 29, 1971, she married the love of her life, Donald Kline, at Good Shepherd Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2015. Marjorie is survived by five children:...
Tony Chapman
May 14, 2018
Tony R. Chapman, 71, Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg, died Monday at the center. He was born in Atlanta, GA, son of the late Charles and Betty (Moore) Chapman. He married Eileen Bennett, who preceded him in death in 1986.Surviving is his sister Terry Kellum of Va, and his aunt Jean Brantly of Georgia.Tony served in the U.S. Army, and was...
Janet Louise Focht
May 11, 2018
Janet Louise Focht, 89, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late G. Chalmer McElwee and Verna (Leasure) McElwee. On November 7, 1945, she married Walter W. Focht in Maryland. She is survived by her husband, Walter; three children: Ken W. Focht and wife Marlene of Altoona, Don W. Focht and...
Jo Ann Vocco
May 10, 2018
Jo Ann Vocco, 76, Altoona, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 10. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ray E. and Gladys F. (Walters) Gutshall. She married Arthur E. Vocco on June 18, 1983, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2001.
Surviving is her son, Thomas Gutshall, and his wife, Vicki (Walter); 2 grandchildren:...
Barbara Ann McMaster
May 6, 2018
Barbara Ann McMaster, 77, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Gallitzin, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Stella Marcinko. She married Charles R. McMaster in January of 1990. He survives her.Barbara is survived by her husband, Charles; a son, Bill McMaster and wife Mary of Altoona; a daughter, Marianne Iacovella and husband Michael...
Edward J. Dietzel
May 6, 2018
Edward J. Dietzel, 63, Altoona, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of Edward W. and Shirley M. (Hartman) Dietzel. Edward is survived by two sons: Brian E. Dietzel of Altoona and David W. Dietzel of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Kathleen M. Bickford of Ebensburg; five grandchildren: Addison, Aubrey, Averee, John, and...
Charles R. Goon
May 4, 2018
Charles R. “Charlie” Goon, Jr., 74, of Greenwood, died Friday at UMPC, Altoona, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Altoona the son of the late Charles R.., Sr., and Rose V. (Wellar) Goon. He married Claire Harpster on October 31, 1962, in Cumberland, Md.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 55 years, a son, Christopher Allen, of...
Joseph W Sorrick
May 4, 2018
Joseph H. Sorrick, 79, Altoona, died Friday at Epworth Manor, Tyrone. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Fred W. and Ethel Sorrick, Sr.
Surviving are his son Eric Sorrick and granddaughter Shelby Sorrick of Warriors Mark; one brother Fred W. Sorrick, Jr, and his wife Wilma, of Allentown; 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
Joseph was a graduate...
John B. Stehle, Jr.
May 3, 2018
John “Jack” B. Stehle, Jr., 70, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at his home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John and Verna (Wolf) Stehle. John is survived by a son, Brad Stehle and Paulette of Altoona; a granddaughter, Savannah of Easton, PA; a sister, Joyce McCord and husband Brian of...
William H. Coley
May 3, 2018
William H. “Bill” Coley, 93, Altoona, formerly of Pinecroft, passed away Thursday evening at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late William E. and Mabel F. (James) Coley. He first married Jean E. Deeter on February 9, 1944 in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on October 31, 2002. He then married Bertie...
Margaret Hostler
Apr 29, 2018
Margaret E. Hostler, 84, Altoona, died early Sunday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ed and Effie Hostler. Surviving are her siblings: Alice Karl and Robert P. Hostler.
Margaret was a graduate of Altoona High School, and enjoyed writing.
Services for Margaret are private. Arrangements by Mauk & Yates.
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