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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
George "Denny" Welch
Feb 24, 2017
George "Denny" Welch, 79, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at the home following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Dennis and Violet E. (Knokes) Welch. He married Violet Marie Bradley who preceded him in death on December 28, 1998. Denny is survived by one son, Dennis Jefferey; two step-children, Veronica A. Sorenson,...
Howard Vaughn Fleck
Feb 22, 2017
Howard Vaughn Fleck, 83, of Three Springs, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at his home. He was born December 7, 1933, in Orbisonia, the son of the late Dallas and Leora (Wagner) Fleck. He was united in marriage to Beverly L. (Long) Fleck on April 25, 1959, at the Grace EUB Church in Three Springs...
Myrna J. Nail
Feb 13, 2017
Myrna Nail, 79, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clyde A. and Freda J. (Thomas) Nail. Myrna is survived by a brother, Edward T. Nail (Ruth) of Tyrone; eleven nieces and nephews: Theresa Wilt (Ed) of Bellmeade, Gladys Zeak (Tom) of Sinking Valley, Cydene Nail of Bellwood, David Lance of...
Margaret A. Dougherty
Feb 13, 2017
Margaret Alice Dougherty, 91, York, PA, formerly of Juniata, Altoona, PA, passed away Monday morning at her home. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late John and Edith McCartney. On August 15, 1943, she married Aaron Dougherty in Maryland. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2000. She is survived by a son, Clark Dougherty of York, PA;...
Cynthia Marie Hunt
Feb 10, 2017
Cynthia Marie Hunt, 69, Altoona, died Friday, at UPMC- Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James H. and Janet Hunt.She is survived by a cousin John Goss, in North Carolina, her boyfriend Bobby and many good friends including special friend Maddie.Cynthia had worked at Skills, Inc. and attended Fourth Street Church of God.Her hobbies included making...
James F. Schumacher
Feb 8, 2017
James F. Schumacher, 88, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Fred W. and Irene (Plummer) Schumacher. On February 1, 1947, he married Bertha E. Olewine in Altoona. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2006. James is survived by two daughters: Laura Anderson of Live Oak, FL and...
Linda Maxine Passonetti
Feb 8, 2017
Linda Maxine Passonetti, 65, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Carl and Ardath (Wagner) Yingling. On February 14, 2004, she married Rodney Passonetti. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2005. She is survived by four sons: Chris Yingling and fiancé Nichole Barry of Altoona, Jason Smith and fiancé...
Dylan Steven Gobert
Feb 7, 2017
Dylan Steven Gobert, 6, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Barry Albert and Kimberly Ann (Boyer) Gobert. In addition to his parents, Dylan is survived by his siblings: Nathaniel and Madison Potter and Lucas and Layla Gobert; grandparents: Linda of Patton, Wanda Boyer of Altoona, and Bob...
Alfred C. Decker
Feb 7, 2017
Alfred C. Decker, 76, Christiana, PA, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at Harrison Senior Living, Christiana. He was born in Blair County, a son of the late Myril and Missouri (Cogan) Decker. He is survived by two sisters: Lois Mickel of Ronks, PA and Merry Decker of Gap, PA; a brother, Merle Decker of Hollidaysburg, PA; four nieces, two nephews...
Sylvia J. Merritts
Feb 3, 2017
Sylvia J. Merritts, 67, Altoona, passed away Friday at her home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late George and Geraldine (Yohn) Adams. On December 31, 1966 in Altoona at Calvary Baptist Church, she married Ronald M. Merritts, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2016. She is survived by three sons: Louis C. Adams of Altoona,...
Amos C. Ferguson
Feb 1, 2017
Amos C. Ferguson, 64, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Amos H. Ferguson and Doris G. (Hoffman) Falk. In addition to his mother, Doris of Altoona, he is survived by a brother, Don V. McConahy of Sinking Valley. Amos was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church where he was active in the choir and...
James P. Reimer
Jan 30, 2017
James P. Reimer, 54, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of James R. and Patty L. (Butterbaugh) Reimer. In addition to his parents, James is survived by 8 aunts and uncles: Becky Hoffman of Altoona, Barbara Diehl of Altoona, Robert Butterbaugh of Allentown, David Butterbaugh of Bellwood, John Butterbaugh of Juniata, Ron Butterbaugh of...
Jacqueline Irene Walker
Jan 23, 2017
Jacqueline Irene “Jackie” Walker, 95, Allegheny Lutheran Home, formerly of Altoona and Point Marion, PA, passed away Monday. She was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Russell and Julia (Hall) Reed. She was married to her husband, Harry C. Walker for 47 years. He preceded her in death in April of 1995. Surviving is a daughter, Cheryll A. Schomber and...
Franklin D. Shannon
Jan 22, 2017
Franklin D. Shannon, “Duck”, 86, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at HealthSouth. Born in Altoona, a son of the late Joshua and Clara (Yanson) Shannon. On October 22, 1956 he married Vergie Wilt in Altoona. He is survived by three children: Rick L. and wife Kimberly Dawn of Altoona, Michael J. and wife Carylen of Lake, Michigan, and Cindy L. Barr...
Viola Gingery
Jan 21, 2017
Viola M. (Greenawalt) Gingery
April 15, 1918 -- January 21, 2017
Viola M. Gingery, 98, formerly of Juniata, passed away Saturday evening at Orrstown Personal Care Home where she has been a resident for the past ten years.
She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Harry and Edna (Brooks) Greenawalt. She married Paul D. Gingery on...
Dean E. Williams
Jan 19, 2017
Dean E. Williams, 85, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at his home.He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late Paul and Edna (Root) Williams. On April 2, 1966, he married Janet Cassidy in Altoona.Dean is survived by his wife of 50 years; a daughter, Sue Williams (Todd Bookhamer) of Bellwood; two granddaughters: Heather and Lisa Long; great...
Marilyn J. Duncan
Jan 19, 2017
Marilyn J. Duncan, 92, of The Village at Morrison Cove, died Thursday morning. She was born in Scotdale, PA, a daughter of the late George R. “Ray” and Anna H. (Mosch) Moore. She was twice married, first to William H. Houseman, who preceded her in death in 1963; then to James R. “Pete” Duncan, who preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs....
Fred R. Fields
Jan 17, 2017
Fred R. Fields, 82, Altoona, died Tuesday at UPMC Altoona Campus after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Fredrick and Margaret E. (Little) Fields. On December 21, 1955, he married Jane Louise Karlson in Alexandria, VA. Surviving are his wife of 61 years; two sons: Ronald Fields (Valerie), of Katy, TX, and Randy Fields, of...
Maryanna M. Bollinger
Jan 15, 2017
Maryanna M. Bollinger, 93, Altoona, died Sunday evening at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Earl C. and Florence (Young) Busch. She married William S. Bollinger on November 19, 1941, in Cumberland, MD. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1994.Surviving are two sons: John R. in Williamsburg, PA and...
Sonja P. Holland
Jan 10, 2017
Sonja P. Holland, 74, of Maybrook Hills, Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday morning. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William E. and Rachel Irene (Holland) Holland. Miss Holland was a homemaker and a member of Second Avenue United Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother, Carl F. of Duncansville, and two sisters, Debbie...
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