Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...