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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
George Elliot Wood
Feb 11, 2016
George “Jud” Elliot Wood, 73, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George Thomas and Marjorie Jane (Magill) Wood. He married Judith A. Davis in 1966. He is survived by two children: George T. and wife Tammy and Paulette “Polly” A. Wood, both of Altoona; four grandchildren: Nicole, Megan, Roseanne, and Chase;...
L. Jane Swengle
Feb 7, 2016
Jane Swengle was born May 29, 1923, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Homer Joseph and Jessie Mildred (Lafferty) Bearr. She died Sunday, February 7, 2016, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 92 years.Jane was reared and educated in Altoona and graduated with the Altoona High School Class of 1941. She was married June 25, 1949, in Altoona, to Sheldon Hill...
Hazel M. Burket
Feb 4, 2016
Hazel M. Burket, 93, Marengo, OH, formerly of Hickory Street, Hollidaysburg, passed away late Thursday evening at Bennington Glen – Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marengo, OH. She was born in Cassville, Huntingdon County, a daughter of the late Karl and Anna Mae (Conrad) Stever. She married Charles O. Burket, Jr. on August 28, 1940 in Fostoria, OH. He preceded her...
Richard W. Latchford
Jan 31, 2016
Richard W. Latchford, 78, Graystone Court Hollidaysburg, formerly of Logan Township, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John R. W. and Violet (Weld) Latchford. He married Barbara Moore on June 20, 1964 in Bethany Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years; a son, LCDR Wesley Latchford USN (ret) and wife...
Steven R. Treese
Jan 29, 2016
Steven R. “Doc” Treese, 65, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jesse C. and Ruth (Sybert) Treese. He married Donna Marie Dominick on September 16, 1972 in Altoona. He is survived by his wife of 43 years; a son, Garon of Altoona; a daughter, Amber Treese and fiancé Chris Vipond...
Vernon E. Craw
Jan 28, 2016
Vernon E “Mike Craw”, 85, Altoona, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Becky, in Sinking Valley. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Leroy W., Sr. and Margaretta (Stull) Craw. He married Hermanie M. Espigh on August 30, 1952, in Bellwood. She preceded him in death on March 8, 2008. Surviving...
Mary R. Ingram
Jan 24, 2016
Mary R. Ingram, 91, Altoona, died Sunday morning, Jan. 24, 2016, at UPMC Altoona.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William H. and Katherine (Spaeth) Bollinger. She married Melvin R. Ingram Jr. on Dec. 13, 1952, in Baltimore, Md. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 2006.Surviving are four daughters: Kandie Franell of Hollidaysburg, Ann Loibl of...
Charles W. Graffius
Jan 7, 2016
Charles W. Graffius, 76, Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Berman Claire and Mary Catherine (Walter) Graffius. He married Kathleen M. Hughes in 1960 in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three daughters: Stacey Miller and husband, Timothy of Altoona, Lisa Filler and husband,...
Alma Virginia Auker
Dec 30, 2015
Alma Virginia Auker, “Ginny”, AKA Virginia S. Auker, 85, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John Edward and Alma Edith (Ernest) Spielman. She married Charles Arlon Auker, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2002.Ginny is survived by three daughters: Suzanne Slep...
Genevieve Emma Stahl
Dec 27, 2015
Genevieve Emma Stahl, 93, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at Graystone Manor.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles Clayton and Rose Emma (Alexander) Kerstetter. She married Charles Emory Stahl in 1941 at her home in Juniata. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1963.Genevieve is survived by three children: Barbara Cassidy and husband Cameron of Lake...
Kathryn P. Bousum
Dec 17, 2015
Kathryn P. Bousum, 98, formerly of Woodrow Wilson Apartments, Altoona, died Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care.She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late James M. and Sarah E. (Banks) Bousum. Surviving are several nieces. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,...
Susan J. Brandt
Dec 11, 2015
Susan J. Brandt, 56, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at her home.
She was born in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late John and Mary Benko.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Brandt and a step-daughter, Jillian.
At the request of the family, private services will be held.
Roselyn C. McCartney
Dec 10, 2015
Roselyn C. McCartney, 90, Lancaster, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Homestead Village of Lancaster. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Buck) Moran. She married John A. McCartney in New London, Conn., on November 30, 1943 and celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to his death in 2005. Mrs. McCartney is survived by...
George Jacobs
Dec 8, 2015
George Jacobs, 86, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at his home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late George N. and Yesmene (Abdallah) Jacobs. He married Kathryn M. (Collier) Clabaugh October 26, 2013.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Jeffrey of Minnesota; three grandsons: Nicholas, Michael, and Gregory; a daughter, Cathy Foy and husband Brian of...
Richard Allen Boyles, Sr.
Nov 30, 2015
Richard Allen Boyles Sr., 59, Altoona, died Monday.He was born in Altoona, the cherished first son born to Patty L. Boyles and the late Marvin S. Boyles.Surviving are a son, Richard A. Jr.; his beloved mother; two brothers: Stephen J. and Timothy W., both of Altoona; two nieces: Brittany Boyles and Shanon Boyles, both of Altoona; and a nephew John...
William Harding
Nov 28, 2015
William H. Harding, 80, of Altoona, died Saturday at UPMC Altoona.He married Donna Carter on Sept. 29, 1954, and they enjoyed 61 years together.Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Cindy Hollingsworth and fiancé, Leroy Dively Jr.; five grandsons: Timothy Harding Jr. and wife, Audra, Jesse Hollingsworth Sr. and wife, Krista, Scott Harding and wife, Laura, John Ruckinger and Joshua Marlette; 16...
Naomi J. Rupe
Nov 28, 2015
Naomi J. Rupe, 95, Altoona, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday at Graystone Manor. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Jan Joseph and Mary Augusta (Johnson) Ellstrom. She married Jack C. Rupe on February 22, 1947 at First Lutheran Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 28, 2011. Surviving are two daughters: Debby Rupe...
Daniel S. Aurandt
Nov 27, 2015
Daniel S. Aurandt, 87, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at Golden Living-Hillview.He was born in Altoona, son of the late M. Frank and Adah (Shannon) Aurandt. He is survived by a brother, David E. Manbeck and wife Shirley of Altoona and several nieces and nephews. Daniel retired for LeCrone Moving and Storage and previously worked for Forsht Concrete.Daniel served in the...
William Thomas Williams
Nov 22, 2015
William Thomas Williams, “W.T.”, 66, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his home with his wife and sons at his side.He left behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Nancy, and their two sons, James Thomas and David Clinton, of Altoona. He also leaves his sister Jean (Williams) and husband Tommy Warren, Eupora, MS, half-sisters Patricia Williams, Lucedale, MS, Brenda...
Bert R Myers
Nov 19, 2015
Bert R. Myers, 91, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona on September 27th, 1924 son of the late George G. and Clara E. (Leader) Myers. Bert married Joan Elizabeth Abraham on June 13, 1946 in Cumberland, MD....
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