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Altoona, PA Obituaries
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John P. Kazmaier
Jan 9, 2017
John Patterson Kazmaier, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jack Kemp Kazmaier and Jane Patterson Kazmaier. He was the stepson of T. Dean Lower. John married Deedra (Dede) Mauk on June 22, 1968. Surviving are his wife; a son, Christopher Mauk Kazmaier and his wife, Jessica (Price) of Mechanicsburg,...
Phyllis G. Guyer
Jan 9, 2017
Phyllis G. Guyer, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Garvey Manor.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Alfred and Elsie (Wagner). She married Gerald S. Guyer in 1942. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1990.She is survived by a grandson, Rick Guyer; and a granddaughter, Shelly McCaffrey, both of Altoona; 5 great grandchildren; and three...
Donald Lee Allison
Jan 8, 2017
Donald Lee Allison, 87, died Sunday afternoon at UPMC-Altoona.He was born in Philipsburg, the son of the late John and Esther (Mansell) Allison. He married Rose Marie Thomas on October 16, 1948, in Winchester, VA.Surviving are his wife of more than 68 years, two daughters:Linda Savino (Anthony) of Tyrone, Bonnie Sue Harpster (Phillip), of Altoona; three sons: Michael David (Sherry),...
Mary L. Alexander
Jan 6, 2017
Mary L. Alexander, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Graystone Manor, Bellmeade.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Luigetta (Misciagna) Ciambotti. On June 20, 1959 she married Francis D. Alexander at Holy Rosary Church in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 29, 2014.Mary is survived by a daughter, Teri Moore and her...
Mary L. Wilbur
Jan 6, 2017
Mary L. Wilbur, 78, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.She was born in Claysburg, a daughter of the late Arthur and Elda (Glass) Imler. She married Donald W. Wilbur who preceded her in death on December 3, 1991.Surviving are five sons: Robert, Donald, Jeffrey, David, and Michael; a daughter, Tina Klopp; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren;...
Donald L. Winstead
Jan 6, 2017
Donald L. Winstead, 89, Juniata, died Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.He was born in Porter Twp, Huntingdon County, a son of the late Leon and Edith (Bishop) Winstead.He is survived by his wife of more than 59 years, Joanne Yvonne (Henry) Winstead.He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1946....
Marjorie E. Walker
Jan 5, 2017
Marjorie E. Walker, 82, Altoona, formerly of Juniata Gap, passed away early Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Heinrich and Cecile (Blumlein) Dunnenberger. On October 2, 1954 she married Harry C. Walker, Jr. He preceded her in death on October 11, 2014. Marjorie is survived by three children: Susan...
John "Jack" C. Schwabenbauer
Jan 2, 2017
John C. Schwabenbauer, “Jack”, 68, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at his home. He was born in St. Mary’s, a son of the late John and Ad (Moser) Schwabenbauer. On September 15, 1985 he married Sandra Hewitt. In addition to his wife of 32 and a half years, he is survived by four children: Bradley Pike (Misti) of Hollidaysburg, Lori Provost...
M. Madeline Maurer
Dec 26, 2016
M. Madeline Maurer, 92, formerly of Juniata Gap, went to be with the Lord Monday evening at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late W. Orris and Verna Ruth (Wilkins) Horton. On December 19, 1947, she married F. Kesler Maurer in Altoona. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1995. Surviving are two...
Doris M. Focht
Dec 22, 2016
Doris M. (Watson) (Snyder) Focht, 87, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Russell and Viola (Irvin) Watson. In 1948, she first married George S. Snyder. He preceded her in death on June 9, 1975. On December 20, 1980, she married James L. Focht. In addition to...
James Edwin Martin, III
Dec 21, 2016
James Edwin Martin, III, 37, of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Clearfield, PA passed away Wednesday, in Hagerstown, MD. He was born in Clearfield, a son of James E., Jr. and Deborah A. (Harshberger) Martin. On August 25, 2007, he married Kayse Rae Fisher of Wingate, PA. In addition to his wife, Kayse, of 9 years, he is survived by his parents, James...
Karlene Joy Hite
Dec 18, 2016
Karlene Joy Hite, 57, Altoona, is now absent from her body and present with her Lord and Savior. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Jack and Linda (John) Neff. On November 20, 1993 she married Robert Scott Hite. In addition to her husband of 23 years and her parents, she is survived by a step-son, Andrew Hite and wife...
Carol A. Rockwell
Dec 15, 2016
Carol A. Rockwell, 72, Belleview, FL, formerly of Bellwood, passed away Thursday in Belleview, FL after a courageous battle. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Paul C. and Elizabeth A. (Johns) Matlack. On August 14, 1979 she married Paul M. Rockwell. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2013. Surviving is a sister, Pauline E. Weimer of...
Andrew David Szebin
Dec 10, 2016
Andrew David Szebin, 55, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Peter and Helen (Consalvo) Szebin. On February 4, 1993 he married Victoria Robinson in Virginia. In addition to his wife of 23 years, he is survived by three sisters: Margaret Mary Ingram (Ron), Patricia Yoder, and Mary Ann Mangiacarne,...
David A. Holland
Dec 9, 2016
David A. Holland, 87, Altoona, passed away late Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George Raymond and Mary Catherine (Angermieir) Holland. On November 15, 1951, he married Virginia L. Winslow in Winchester, VA. In addition to his wife of 65 years, he is survived by two daughters: Virginia Lanora Johnson of Altoona and...
Herbert Hoover Detrich
Dec 8, 2016
Herbert H. Detrich, 98, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late Lawrence P. and Anna Christina (Snowberger) Detrich. He married Agnes P. Reeder on June 10, 1942 in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on May 10, 2008. Surviving are two children: Herbert E. and...
Kenneth Duane Baker
Dec 7, 2016
Kenneth Duane Baker, 51, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of Kenneth Duane and Helen J. (McCaulley) Baker. He addition to his mother, Helen, he is survived by a sister, Lisa Boyd (Chris) of York, PA; a brother, Bryan S. Baker of Altoona; seven nieces and nephews; and three great nieces and...
David W. Orner
Nov 26, 2016
David W. Orner, 85, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at UPMC Altoona on Saturday.He was born in Altoona, son of Linden and Alice (Lohr). He and his wife Joan (Hamler) treasured 65 years of marriage.David graduated Altoona Area High School in 1949 and attended LeTourneau University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Victoria L. Johnson
Nov 24, 2016
Victoria L. Johnson, 61, Altoona, died Thursday afternoon at Ridgeview Health & Rehabilitation Center, Curwensville, due to complications from cancer.She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of Betty L. (Pacnowski) Shock and the late James F. Shock, Sr. She married Carl A. Johnson, Jr., on November 6, 1976 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Altoona.Surviving is her husband of...
Ronald F. Mountain, Sr.
Nov 22, 2016
Ronald F. Mountain, Sr., 79, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at his sons home in Columbia, MD. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Charles A. and Nettie Belle (Ross) Mountain. Ronald is survived by a son, Ronald Francis, Jr. and wife Linda of Columbia, MD; three daughters: Ruth Rebecca Osment and husband Rodger of Chesnee, SC, Ronda Francine Stachura of Indian Head,...
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