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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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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.
Kenneth Earnest
Apr 28, 2018
Kenneth E. Earnest, 88, Altoona, died late Saturday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George and Helen (Bennett) Earnest. He married Mary Noakes June 18, 1994 in Altoona.
Surviving is his wife Mary; 5 sons: Raymond Earnest (Debra), Kenneth M. Earnest (Renee) Mark Earnest (Gloria), all of California, Troy Earnest, and Jody Earnest, both...
Susan L. Miller
Apr 28, 2018
Susan L. Miller, 70, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was a former resident of Juniata Gap, the sixth generation of her family to live there; and had lived at both the 11th Street Towers and in Madison Heights, VA. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Audrey...
Esther E. Huhn
Apr 26, 2018
Esther E. Huhn, 96, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at the Golden Living Center Hillview. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Emma S. (Goss) Endres. On July 18, 1941, she married Ralph E. Huhn at the Calvary Baptist Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2007. Esther is survived by a...
Mary E. Wilson
Apr 25, 2018
Mary E. Wilson, 65, Altoona, died early Wednesday morning at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel E. and Luella (Shawley) Wilson.
Surviving are her brothers: Buddy Wilson of Altoona and Tim Wilson of Ebensburg; 2 nephews: Samuel Wilson of Altoona and Lucky Wilson of Williamsburg; 2 nieces: Amber Wilson of Williamsburg and Holly Nolan (Jeremy)...
Chad J. Anderson
Apr 24, 2018
Chad J. Anderson, 41, Orbisonia, died Tuesday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Barry Anderson and Barbara (Shaffer) Newberry.Surviving are his father Barry Anderson (Kathy), his mother Barbara Newberry (Darren), one brother Robby Anderson (Christine), step sister Julie Tyler (Randy), step brother Corey Elden (Jennifer); 5 nieces: Riley and Kailyn Anderson, Emily and Madison Elden, and...
Carolyn R Mallow
Apr 20, 2018
Carolyn R. Mallow, 91, Altoona, formerly of Homers Gap Road, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, at the UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Layton A. and Vera P. (Wagner) Clugh. She married Harold R. Mallow on June 17, 1949 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2009. Carolyn is survived by three...
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