Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Lou Ann Ochranek
Nov 6, 2015
Lou Ann Ochranek, 56, Altoona, went to be with her Lord unexpectedly Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Glenn Hostler and the late Donna (McMinn) Hostler. She married Roger T. Ochranek, February 8, 1977 in Altoona. In addition to her husband of 38 years, she is survived by three children: Kelly Porter and husband...
Eleanor G. Yohn
Oct 25, 2015
Eleanor G. Yohn, "Sis", 86, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Juniata, passed away late Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel C. and Margaret (Fagan) Harter. She married Henry Lewis Yohn April 9, 1952 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1994. She is survived by a daughter,...
Joseph Pat Wherry
Oct 24, 2015
Joseph P. (Pat) Wherry, 74, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William W. and Cleo (MacArthur) Wherry. He married Cheryl Barry on August 23, 1963, in Altoona. Surviving is his wife, Cheryl, of 52 years; a son, Jeff and wife Darla of Graham, NC; a daughter, Jennifer Holobinko and husband...
Alton Lee Swartz
Oct 23, 2015
Alton Lee Swartz, 74, Hollidaysburg, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Cyrus T. and Goldie M. (Ziegler) Swartz. Alton is survived by a sister, Verna Giarth; three nieces: Linda Clapper and husband Henry, Phyllis Paul, and Sherry Shanner; one great nephew; numerous great nieces; and numerous cousins. He was...
Ruth Ann Fornari
Oct 12, 2015
Ruth Ann Fornari, 71, of Altoona, died at her home early Monday morning surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Ashville, PA, a daughter of the late George Franklin and Mildred Geraldine Adams. She married Joseph Fornari, November 26, 1960. She is survived of her husband of 54 years; five children: Terry Fornari, JoAnn Haun, Jim Fornari, Karen...
Donald Eugene Burket
Oct 11, 2015
Donald Eugene Burket, 91, of Altoona, formerly of Martinsburg, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Martinsburg, son of the late Oscar R. and Edith (Oakes) Burket. He married Rose Marie Patton on March 28, 1948 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on October 9, 1997. Don leaves behind a remarkable family legacy in his daughters: Donna...
Janet A Bloom
Oct 10, 2015
Janet A. Bloom, 89, Altoona, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday evening at her home. She was born in Coalport, a daughter of the late James G. and Della R. Andrew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Keith Bloom and daughter in law Marie Bloom. Surviving are her children: Richard Keith, Jr., James (Bonita), David (Erin)...
S. Winifred Smith
Oct 8, 2015
S. Winifred (Winnie) Smith, 92, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of 306 14th Avenue, Juniata, died Thursday at the home. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late James R. and Jennie (Samuels) Burkholder. She married Paul L. Smith June 26, 1942, in Winchester, VA. He died February 14, 1993. Winnie was a member of the former Wesley...
Catherine O. Starrett
Oct 5, 2015
Catherine O. "Cathy" Starrett, 81, formerly of Altoona, died Monday night at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg. She was born in Homers Gap, Blair County, the daughter of the late Conrad F. and Anna Marie (Smith) Starrett. Surviving are many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Debbie Sease of Portage. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jean McGarry....
David E. Woodring
Oct 4, 2015
David E. Woodring, 80, formerly of Juniata, died Sunday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Cecil and Phyllis (Kennedy) Woodring. He married Phyllis M. Sanchez on July 1, 1963, in Winchester VA. Surviving are his wife of more than 52 years; three sons: Edward Pfahler (Betsy), in Texas, Ronald Pfahler...
Brenda L. Long
Sep 19, 2015
Brenda L. Long, 55, Hollidaysburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of Sept. 19, 2015, at her home. She was born in Perth Amboy, N.J., daughter of Mary Lykens and the late William Misner. She married Timothy Long on June 8, 1978, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband; her mother of Tyrone; two sons:...
Donald Lehman Hainley, Jr.
Sep 19, 2015
Donald Lehman Hainley, Jr., "Bud", age 65 of Gainesville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. Bud was born May 8, 1950 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a 16 year veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was a member of American Legion Post 16...
Phyllis J Hoffman
Sep 14, 2015
Phyllis J. Hoffman, 72, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by family. She was born in Hollentown, PA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Gardner) Conley. She was raised in Altoona and on January 30, 1964, in Claysburg, she married Kenneth L. Hoffman, Sr. He preceded her in death in August 1971. Phyllis is survived...
Cynthia Lynn Bohn
Sep 13, 2015
Cynthia Lynn Bohn, 58, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh, due to complications from lung cancer. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of William and Marlene (Cartwright) Zimmerman. She is survived by her soul mate of 12 years, William Mitchell and her dog Roscoe. Also surviving are her children Aubrey Beasom of Altoona and Nicholas Parisi of Shreveport, LA,...
JoElla Ann (Fornwalt) Burk
Sep 9, 2015
JoElla Ann (Fornwalt) Burk, 62, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her family after an eight year battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Betty (Edmonson) Fornwalt and the late Robert Fornwalt. She married Richard L. Burk who preceded her in death on February 2, 2003. Surviving are her daughters, Melissa J. Burk, Amanda J. Burk,...
Sylvia A. Mock
Sep 8, 2015
Sylvia A. "Sis" Mock, 67, Altoona, passed away Tuesday unexpectedly. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Bowman) Mock. She is survived by a sister, Donna Halfpenny, of Altoona; a brother, Edward W. and wife Sandy, of San Pedro, CA; and several nieces and nephews and her cat Buddy. Sylvia was a...
Dolores M. Burtnette
Sep 4, 2015
Dolores M. (Dorie) Burtnette, 85, Altoona, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William R. G. and Phyllis M. (Crawford) Breisacher. She married Edwin J. (Jack) Burtnette on September 17, 1949 at Otterbein United Methodist Church, formerly Otterbein Grace Evangelical Church. He preceded...
Larry R. Mauk
Sep 2, 2015
Larry R. Mauk, 68, St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon at his home in Florida following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Richard D. and Lois E. (Kochenderfer) Mauk. He married Connie Frazier on September 13, 1969. Surviving are his wife; a son, Larry R.,...
Pearl A. Filer
Sep 1, 2015
Pearl A. Filer, 96, Altoona, passed away late Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles C. and Rose E. (Alexander) Kerstetter. She married Charles L. Filer, August 21, 1937 in Altoona, he preceded her in death on November 7, 2002. She is survived by three children: Ralph (Julie), of Altoona, Darlene...
Janet W. Copenhaver
Aug 31, 2015
Janet W. Copenhaver, 82, Altoona, passed away late Monday evening at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel S. and Pearl Sharp. She married Thomas E. Copenhaver, who preceded her in death in 2002. Janet is survived by two sons: Perry and Alan, both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Josh Black...
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