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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
John Milton Merritts
Jul 23, 2016
John Milton Merritts, 82, of Juniata, Altoona, passed peacefully at the Allegheny Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg on Saturday, July 23, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 28, 1933, in Huntingdon, son of the late Luther Eliot and Iva Mae (O'Donnell) Merritts. He married Darlene Joy Diffenderfer on September 27, 1958 at the Juniata Church of the...
Joseph Chaplin
Jul 23, 2016
Joseph H. Chaplin, 57, Juniata, died Saturday morning, July 23, 2016, at UPMC-Altoona. He was born April 27, 1959, in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph Leroy and Velma Jean (Height) Chaplin and married Dena K. Burkholder. Surviving is his wife, one daughter, Maura Weaver (Chris), of Altoona, three grandchildren, Kylee, A.J., and Melissa, and three brothers, Ronald Leach (Mona), Thomas...
Larry J. McCaulley
Jul 14, 2016
Larry J. McCaulley, 64, Altoona, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Francis and Martha (Rabold) McCaulley. He married Nancy Smithmyer on June 6, 1970. In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by a daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Mayes, of Fallentimber, a granddaughter, Annette Gingerich, two step-granddaughters, Stephanie and Nicole, a sister,...
Mary Virginia Huss
Jul 9, 2016
Mary Virginia Huss, 77, Altoona, passed away early Saturday morning at her home.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late David and Florence Parks. She married Barney David Huss, who preceded her in death in 1988.
Virginia is survived by five children: Donna Jean Claar, of Bear, DE, Robert Westover, Jr. (Marion Park), of San Antonio, TX, Debra...
Robert E. Yon
Jun 28, 2016
Robert E. “Bob” Yon, 80, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Calderwood) Yon. He is survived by two daughters: Nancy Roseberry and husband John of Tyrone and Carrie Sacchetti and husband Paul of Warrington; and seven grandchildren: Jessica, Ginny, Doug, Ashley, Rachel, Angela, and Emily. He was...
Archie C. Buchanan, Jr.
Jun 23, 2016
Archie Campbell Buchanan, Jr., 68, Irvona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in DuBois, son of the late Archie C. Buchanan, Sr. and Ada Jane (Hale) Dixon. He married Susan Jane Buchanan on November 23, 1970. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2009. He is survived by three children: James B. and fiancé Heather Kozlov...
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:...
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