Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
George Slippey
Apr 7, 2018
George Clarence Slippey, 87, Hollidaysburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, April 7, 2018 at UPMC Altoona.He was born May 17, 1930, in Altoona, a son of the late George W. and Gladys A. (Focht) Slippey.Surviving are two sisters, Anna Jean Young of Altoona, Margie A. Diehl of Greenwood, nephew Timothy Young, two nieces Cheryl...
Naomi E. Campbell
Apr 5, 2018
Naomi E. Campbell, 98, Altoona, went to be with her Lord, Thursday morning at the home of her niece. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles Edgar Orr and Sarah Edna Day (Knipple) Orr. She married Stanford M. Nelson in Altoona. He died in action in Germany during WWII.
Surviving is her niece, Bonnie L. Pence...
Lanny Charles Peterman
Mar 28, 2018
Lanny Charles Peterman, 64, Tyrone, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Harold Leroy and Catherine (Strawmyer) Peterman. Lanny is survived by three children: Chy Ann Peterman and boyfriend John Worthy of Altoona, Jon R. Peterman and fiancé Vanessa Deyarmin of Lakemont, and Sierra L. Peterman of Altoona; step-son, Chris Veloz; grandchildren:...
Mildred Irene LaCava Post
Mar 26, 2018
Mildred Irene LaCava Post, 92, Altoona, passed away Monday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Olive Nash. Mildred was twice married. She first married James Crawrford LaCava in August of 1947. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1964. She then married Paul Post in November...
Marjorie Grace Jackson
Mar 25, 2018
Marjorie Grace Jackson 93 of Altoona went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning 3/25/18 at her home. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of William D Sands and Esther Marie Seasoltz Sands. She married Richard A Jackson on May 3, 1942. He preceded her in death on 7/11/2009 after sharing 67 loving years of marriage....
Forrest C. "Skip" Hughes
Mar 21, 2018
Forrest C. “Skip” Hughes, 66, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George I., Sr., and Joyce M. (Burley) Hughes. He is survived by his wife, Pam A. (Wheeler) Hughes of Cresson; a daughter, Nichole M. Williams of Cresson; a son, Travis Clair Hughes of East Freedom; five grandchildren: Jourdan,...
Brian D McConnell, II
Mar 19, 2018
Brian D. McConnell, II, 19, Cresson, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Brian and April (McCaulley) McConnell.
Brian is survived by his mother April (Scott Garman), his father Brian McConnell, his siblings Kierstan and Nicholas McConnell; his step-brother Mike Hamel; his grandmother Ann McConnell; his aunt Wendy Dunkel of PA, aunt Mellissa Conrad, uncle...
Margaretta B. Perry
Mar 15, 2018
Margaretta B. Perry, 98, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at Graystone Manor at Bellemeade. She was born in Sunbury, PA, a daughter of the late Christian and Olive (Beers) Schmidt. On April 9, 1939, she married F. Wayne Perry at Trinity Lutheran Church, Juniata. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1988. Margaretta is survived by a son, Richard W. and...
Martin L. 'Marty' Franks, Jr.
Mar 9, 2018
Martin L. “Marty” Franks Jr., 63, Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Martin L. and Goldie R. (Weierick) Franks Sr. On May 28, 2005, he married Marie Enedy. Surviving are his wife; two sons: Matthew Franks (Camilla) of Cary, N.C., and Mark Franks (Angela) of Beaver Falls; six grandchildren: Harper, Keagan,...
Sharon Ann Nead
Mar 5, 2018
Sharon Ann Nead, 68, Altoona, died late Monday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Bill Shingle. She married Robert James Nead, Sr. on January 1, 1970. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by two sons: Robert James Nead, Jr. (Jamie Vincent) and Richard Andrew Nead (Faith Chipperfield), all of...
Byron P. Murphy, Sr.
Feb 21, 2018
Byron P. Murphy, Sr., 79, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Wednesday at Maybrook Hills Nursing Facility.Known as “Murph”, he was born in Altoona, a son of the late William C. and Susan Pearl (Walter) Murphy. On March 3, 1967, he married Carol L. Ferguson in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2015.Surviving are two...
Laurel Rodriguez
Feb 20, 2018
Laurel Rodriguez, 88, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona daughter of the late James C. and Alberta (Colyer) Williams. She married Michael C. Rodriguez, Sr., October 19, 1955, in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are her husband Michael; 8 children: Beverly, Stanley Williams, Richard Williams, Rose Marie, Roxane Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Jr., Timothy Rodriguez,...
Gerald "Jerry" Beiswenger
Feb 17, 2018
Gerald (Jerry) Beiswenger, 67, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 17, 2018, at his residence, after a courageous battle with tick paralysis. He passed peacefully with his wife and three daughters by his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clair and Marie Grace (Montler) Beiswenger. He married Diane Kearns April 24,...
Doris Anne Noble
Feb 16, 2018
Doris Anne Noble, 93, of Altoona, PA, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Altoona. She was born in Woodhaven, NY, a daughter of the late Augustus O. and Anna (Clarke) Peverelly. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School, Queens, NY in June, 1942, where she met John “Jack” Gibson Noble, Jr. They were...
Cecile Ann Reilly
Feb 15, 2018
Cecile Ann Reilly, 89, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Stinson) Stormer. On October 2, 1948, she married John P. Reilly. They spent 64 years together before he passed on February 12, 2013. She is survived by four children: Hugh of Altoona, David of Blue Knob,...
Jack W. Grimm
Feb 13, 2018
Jack W. Grimm, 94, Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William E. and Marian Pearl (Dodson) Grimm. On May 10, 1947 he married Doris M. Holland in Virginia.RemtemaHe was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.thHe retired from Bell Telephone in 1984...
Chester L. Calderwood
Feb 12, 2018
Chester L. “Bud” Calderwood, 75, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late James Calvin and Georgeanna (Bryan) Calderwood. He married Virginia Palmer in November of 1985 in Altoona. He addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Crystalee Calderwood of Pittsburgh; and a sister, Anna...
Thomas McConnell
Feb 10, 2018
Thomas L. McConnell, 56, Altoona, died Saturday evening at his home.He was born in Altoona, son of Robert A. and May E. (Temple) McConnell.Surviving are his wife, Barbara A. (Snyder) McConnell; two daughters: Caitlynn and Shannon; his parents; a sister, Tammy Otto; and numerous nieces and nephews.Thomas was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He was an Eagle Scout...
David Conrad
Feb 8, 2018
David B. Conrad—05-06-1943---02-08-2018
David B. Conrad, 74, Flinton, passed away Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Bernard and Evelyn (Rollo) Conrad. He married Sandra Baranik May 27, 1972. She preceded him in death in 2003.
Surviving are his daughters: Amy Dugan and her husband Robert of Port Matilda, PA; Heather Conrad of...
Jeanette Beck
Feb 6, 2018
February 24, 1930 - February 6, 2018 She was born at Loop Station, Hollidaysburg, daughter of Lloyd A. and Margaret (Cunningham) Smith. On June 7, 1952, she married Kenneth L. Beck at Hollidaysburg. He preceded her in death in June 1999. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Friends will be received from 4-7 PM Friday, February...
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