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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Martin C. Banks
Sep 7, 2017
Martin C. Banks, 84, Altoona, died early Thursday morning at his home from a valiant struggle with myasthenia gravis.He was born in Altoona, and was adopted by Rev. Martin and Mary Banks.He is survived by his wife, Patty Hoover Banks; three sons: Randy (Amy), Tim (Tara), and Rick (Michelle); a daughter-in-law, Joan; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.He was preceded...
Jacob T. McCormick
Sep 5, 2017
Jacob T. McCormick, 21, Duncansville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 5, 2017 as a result of a tragic accident while kayaking on Lake Ontario.He was born in Altoona, a son of Timothy and Stacie (Fay) McCormick. On May 28, 2016 he married Johanna Carls.He is survived by his wife, Johanna; his parents of Duncansville, PA; his twin...
Nancy L. Stotler
Aug 25, 2017
Nancy L. Stotler, 70, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at her home.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul and Hannah (Leidy) Roub. On December 12, 1965, she married Robert S. Stotler in Curryville. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2002.She is survived by four children: Lisa Shearer (Wayne) of Altoona, Timothy Stotler (Alma),...
Edna L. Robbins
Aug 24, 2017
Edna L. Robbins, 90, Altoona, died Thursday evening at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clarence and Bessie (Norris) Staley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul D. Robbins on May 12, 1996.Edna is survived by a daughter, Lu Anne Robbins, of Binghamton, NY; a brother, Ronnie Staley...
James Robert Reimer
Aug 17, 2017
James Robert Reimer, “Jim”, 73, Altoona, died Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Herman H. and Viola (Gray) Reimer. On October 26, 1963 he married his loving wife and best friend, Patty L. Butterbaugh in Altoona.Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years and an extended family of brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces...
Scott Francis Pfahler
Aug 10, 2017
Scott Francis Pfahler, 26, Altoona, died Thursday.He was born in Altoona, a son of Richard D. Pfahler and Peggy K. (Pendergrast) Bovard.He is survived by his beloved wife, Malayna N. (Detwiler) Pfahler; five sons: Owen, Ondre, Kashus, Sylus, and Alijah Pfahler; a brother, Mike E. Shaw of Altoona; two sisters: Melanie Servello of Tampa, FL and Brittany Bovard of Altoona;...
Judy Ann Hurm
Aug 7, 2017
Judy Ann Hurm, 73, of Maybrook Hills, formerly of Sinking Valley, died Monday, at the home. Judy was born in Bellwood, a daughter of the late Jack and Catherine McElhinney. On July 1, 1966, she married John R. Hurm in Altoona. Surviving are her husband of 51 years; two sons: Randy (Tammy), of Juniata, and Jake, of Vermont; one brother, Jim McElhinney; and...
Donald G. Snyder, Jr
Aug 5, 2017
Dr. Donald G. Snyder, Jr, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 5, 2017.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Donald G., Sr. and Janet Mae (Shute) Snyder. He married Sandra M. Griffith.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Brian T. Snyder of Hollidaysburg and Benjamin J. Snyder of...
Robert D. Taylor
Aug 3, 2017
Robert D. Taylor, 51, Altoona, died Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Altoona.He was born August 1, 1966, in Altoona, a son of Phillip A. and Marsha J. (Taylor) Taylor.In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Zachery Taylor and one daughter, Sarah Taylor, both in New Hampshire; one brother, Kirk Taylor of Erie, PA; one sister, Cris Creely of...
Rodney L. Gray
Jul 28, 2017
Rodney L. Gray, 47, Altoona, died Friday evening, July 28, 2017, at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John E. and Hanna E. (Erickson) Gray. Surviving are six brothers and sisters: John Gray, Jr., Betty Troutman, Thomas Gray, Walter Gray, Donna J. Gray, and Cheryl Stewart; and numerous nieces...
Anna Marie Webber
Jul 24, 2017
Anna Marie Webber, 91, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Edward A. and Emma (Patsch) Smeltzer. On August 2, 1948, she married Thomas W. Webber in Altoona. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1993. She is survived by four children: Peg Reed (Rick), Jim...
Sadee Olivia Yeager
Jul 22, 2017
Sadee Olivia Yeager, 6 months, passed away Saturday. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of Stephen Patrick Yeager and Leah Jeanell Findley. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three siblings: Mackenzie Paige Abrams, Kira Nerys Bonano, and Riley Haze Yeager. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Mauk & Yates...
Beverly M. Thompson
Jul 22, 2017
Beverly M. Thompson, 83, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William Earl and Helen O. (Isenberg) McLaughlin. On October 16, 1964, she married David A. Thompson in Altoona. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2004. She is survived by two sons: David A., Jr. and...
Joyce Ann David
Jul 21, 2017
Joyce Ann David, 85, Altoona, died Friday afternoon at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.She was born in Altoona, the only child of Clyde W. and Isabel (Krause) Beatty. She married Harry T. David on July 4, 1953, in Altoona.She is survived by her husband of more than 64 years, three children: Bonnie Green and husband Bert, Altoona, Jeff David and wife...
Vasta A. Eichelberger
Jul 19, 2017
Vasta A. Eichelberger, 93, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Louisville, GA, a daughter of the late John and Jesse (Hart) Means. She married Carl W. Eichelberger. He preceded her in death on November 26, 1989. She is survived by a daughter, Della J. Sabatino and husband Nick of Hollidaysburg; a granddaughter, Jodi Cummings and husband...
Helen M. Wolfe
Jul 10, 2017
Helen M. Wolfe, 87, Altoona, passed away peacefully early Monday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Jesse L. and Mary E. (Drexler) Hippo and was the final surviving sibling of her immediate family. On December 24, 1947, she married Ralph Edwin Wolfe, Jr. He preceded her in death on February...
James P. Pence
Jul 6, 2017
James P. Pence, 80, of Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning. He was born in Lebanon, PA, a son of the late James P. and Cecilia (Slimkowski) Pence. On September 16, 1967, he married Bonnie L. Walker, of Altoona, PA. In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by a son, James and wife Jean; a daughter, Laurie...
Donna J. Thompson
Jul 5, 2017
Donna J. Thompson, 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles T., Sr. and Mary (Feathers) Fawks. On December 9, 1955, she married Harold E. Thompson in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1991. Donna is survived by five children: Sally A. Lockard (Stephen) of Altoona,...
Thomas E. Wolfe, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Thomas E. Wolfe, Jr., 71, loving husband and father, Altoona, passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Thomas E., Sr. and Susan (Feathers) Wolfe. On September 23, 1967, he married Sarah J. Campbell. In addition to his wife of almost 50 years, he is survived by a daughter, Julie A. Lerch and husband...
Elizabeth C. Shero
Jun 30, 2017
Elizabeth C. Shero, 67, Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday evening. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James, Sr. and Fannie (Weir) Ryan. Elizabeth is survived by five children: Donald J. of Duncansville, Elaine M. Shero of Florida, David F. of Alaska, Erin J. Bridges of Virginia, and Erica L. Shero of Altoona; five grandchildren: Kenny,...
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