Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Wannetta S. Smith
Jun 18, 2016
Wannetta S. Smith, 77, Altoona, passed away Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and Eva (Holmes) Barrett. She married James M. Smith June 4, 2009. He preceded her in death on September 2, 2014. She is survived by two sons: Richard and Victor; a daughter, Bunnie Stong; six grandchildren; and two sisters: Diosa...
Lois Joan Cashman
Jun 16, 2016
Mrs. Lois Joan Cashman, 98, Lakemont, widow of Robert C. Cashman, passed away in her home under the compassionate care of Asera Hospice staff at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, outliving five younger siblings. Joan, as she was known, was first married to Milford Paul Nuse, now deceased and mother to six children: Richard P., Carole S. Rhodes (Gary), Patricia K. Daugherty...
Richard D. Tilson
Jun 14, 2016
Richard “Dick” D. Tilson, 70, of Manville, NJ, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Chippenham Medical Center in Richmond, VA after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Bertha Mae Tilson. He was twice married, first to Michelle McGann. He later married Mary M. Rothrock on August 13, 1992. He is survived by his wife Mary...
Carmen B. Slep
Jun 5, 2016
Carmen (Baker) Slep
February 3, 1924 -- June 5, 2016
Carmen (Baker) Slep, 92, Juniata Springs, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Sunday, at UPMC-Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph M. and Beulah (Emes) Baker. After the war and all her schooling, she married J. Daniel Slep on June 30, 1947,...
Harold K. "Ken" Rutter
Jun 3, 2016
Harold K. "Ken" Rutter, 89, of Sinking Valley, died peacefully Friday afternoon, June 3, 2016, at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William and Cleo (Chamberlain) Rutter. He married Vivian Long on March 8, 1946 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2003. Surviving are three children: two daughters; Michelle Rutter Tate and Yvonne Rutter, one...
Sheila J. Crusciel
Jun 2, 2016
Sheila J. Crusciel, 46, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at her home. She was born in Spangler, PA, daughter of Eugene D. and Beatrice L. (Criste) Hines. She married Joseph M. Crusciel October 22, 1994 in Cresson, PA. In addition to her husband of 21 years, she is survived by her mother, Beatrice; a daughter, Alexa J. Crusciel of Altoona; a...
Darlene K. Marlett
May 28, 2016
Darlene K. Marlett, 69, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at Maybrook Hills. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy McGinnis. She married James L. Marlett. In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by a son, James P. Marlett (Danielle) of Martinsburg and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracy J. Troutman. Darlene...
Cody D Belin
May 28, 2016
Cody D. Belin
June 5, 1996 -- May 28, 2016
Cody D. Belin, 19, Altoona, died Saturday morning in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in Altoona, a son of Carl Doug Belin & Stacey Cunningham Lingafelt.
Surviving are his mother, Stacey Lingafelt and husband, Tom of Altoona, his father Carl Doug Belin of Sinking Valley, maternal...
Charles E. Frischkorn
May 25, 2016
Charles E. Frischkorn, 84, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John B. and Elizabeth (Danbeck) Frischkorn. He married Carmen L. Weber April 11, 1991 in Miami Beach, FL. He addition to his wife of 25 years, he is survived by five children: Kenneth of Louisiana, Ricky of Nanty Glo, Brian...
Paul E. Rickard, Jr.
May 22, 2016
Paul E. Rickard, Jr., 84, Altoona, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Sunday. He was born in Fallentimber, PA, son of the late Paul E., Sr. and Margaret (Van Scoyc) Rickard. He married Fayetta Miller on December 24, 1952. In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by daughters: Pamela K. Kraft (Denny) and Lee Ann Peterman...
Harry Weest Hanna
May 11, 2016
Harry Weest Hanna, 91, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert Wesley and Anna Bitner (Bankert) Hanna. He married Alice M. Lawruk on September 9, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Alice Hanna of 43 years; three children: Mike Ball (Dawn), Mary Jo Palmer, and Gary Hanna (Mary); five...
Louisa Joyce Marshall
May 9, 2016
Louisa Joyce Marshall, 76, Altoona, quietly slipped away to join the Church Triumphant early Monday morning.She was born in Connellsville, PA, daughter of the late Allison Richard and Bernice (Knight) Marshall.Louisa is survived by a brother, Thomas J. Marshall of Birmingham, AL; a niece, Janette D. Marshall of Birmingham, Al; four nephews: John R. Marshall of Marietta, GA, James T. Marshall...
Richard A. Quarello
May 5, 2016
Richard A. “Dick” Quarello, 63, Altoona, passed away Thursday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edgar W. and Edna M. (Palmer) Quarello. Dick is survived by a sister, Judy A. Deremer; brother-in-law, Chet Deremer; two nephews: Shawn Gioiosa and Christopher Rickabaugh; a niece, Maranda Deremer; faithful companion, Sadie; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Brian...
Sara E. Koller
May 1, 2016
Sara E. Koller, 81, Altoona, went to be with the Lord late Sunday evening at Garvey Manor. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert W. and Evelyn F. (Boyles) Luke. She married Walter L. Koller July 6, 1955 in Winchester, VA by Rev. William Eisenberg. He preceded her in death August 10, 2010. Sara is survived by four children:...
Dean W. Laich
Apr 30, 2016
Dean W. Laich, 64, Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Lynn E. and Catherine Marie (Weyandt) Laich. He married Rosemary T. Laich March 16, 1979 in Guam. In addition to his wife of 37 years, he is survived by his mother, C. Marie; children: Delsha Walker of Mechanicsville, VA, Jeff Laich of Altoona,...
Dawn Marie Singer
Apr 28, 2016
Dawn Marie Singer, 55, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning after an extended illness at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Bell Gardens, CA, daughter of the late Leon E. and Donna L. (Stambaugh) Davison. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, William D. Singer; two sons: Jason E. Davison and wife Tricia and William R. Singer and fiancé Angela...
John T. Baker
Apr 26, 2016
John T. Baker, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening, unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph Geist and Theda (Tracey) Baker. He is survived by a daughter, Tracey (Baker) Collins and husband Andrew, of Altoona; a grandson, Theodore Collins; a sister, Jeanne Baker; former wife and good friend, Alice Kline; and nieces and nephews and their...
Kenneth J. Faith, Jr.
Apr 21, 2016
Kenneth J. Faith, Jr., 88, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning.He was born in Winter Park, FL, son of the late Kenneth J., Sr. and Katharine J. (Mier) Faith.He is survived by two daughters: Lori F. Pastore and husband Jim of Altoona and Meredith L. Faith of Albuquerque, NM; daughter-in-law, Lynn Faith of...
James L. Ickes
Apr 20, 2016
James L. Ickes, 54, Altoona, passed late Wednesday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Robert L. and Nancy E. (Wilt) Ickes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters: Vanessa Moore and husband Devon of Florida and Jamie Morris and husband David of Texas; four grandchildren: Jaidev, Tiana, and Laila Moore and Morgan Morris,...
Vilma M. Bowers
Apr 17, 2016
Vilma M. Bowers, 84, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo and Martha Taylor. Vilma is survived by three children: Robert J. Graffius, II and wife Pamela of Altoona, Paula Shatarsky and husband Robert and Ronald Jay Graffius and wife Kelly, all of Leesburg VA; 10...