Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas

Betty J. Weston

Betty J. Weston

Mar 12, 2015

Betty J. Weston, 86, passed away late Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Stauter) Steel. She married Robert A. Weston on February 3, 1950 in Altoona, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2012, Betty is survived by four children: Barry W. Weston and wife Darlene, Bonnie...

Laura A McGraw

Laura A McGraw

Mar 11, 2015

Laura A. McGraw, 84, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at Valley View Health & Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Roland E. and Mildred (Smeltzer) Merritts. She married Donald P. McGraw on February 12, 1950 in Lakemont United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Donald; one son, Michael J....

Thelma M. Jones

Thelma M. Jones

Mar 8, 2015

Thelma M. Jones, 83, formerly of Frankstown Road, died Sunday morning at Hillview Golden Living. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Daniel W. and Evalyn V. (Fogle) Walters. She married Russell V. Jones on August 30, 1952, in Lakemont. He preceded her in death in 2005. Surviving is her brother David V. Walters of Duncansville, and...

Frederick B. Hamil

Frederick B. Hamil

Mar 8, 2015

Frederick B. Hamil, 83, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Altoona, son of the late W. Frank and Sara Mae (Auker) Hamil. He married Dorothy R. Frederick on January 30, 1952 in Altoona. In addition to his wife, Dorothy, he is survived by three daughters: Rebecca Plouse and husband...

Gladys K. McManamy

Gladys K. McManamy

Mar 5, 2015

Gladys K. McManamy, 96, Martinsburg, formerly of Greenwood, passed away early Thursday morning at The Village at Morrison Cove. She was born in Clearfield, daughter of the late James and Dora (Tubbs) Gordon. She married Melvin C. McManamy, who preceded her in death on August 25, 1979. She is survived by nieces and nephews: William Gordon (Susan), Karen Myers, Robert...

Alberta L. Hippo

Alberta L. Hippo

Feb 26, 2015

Alberta L. Hippo, 83, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roland and Olive (Shaffer) Winter. She married Ernest L. Hippo on December 23, 1950, who preceded her in death on April 3, 2013. Alberta is survived by one son, Timothy E. Hippo and wife Sherry of NC; one...

Billie L. Bonsell

Billie L. Bonsell

Feb 25, 2015

Billie L. Bonsell, 87, passed away late Wednesday afternoon at UMPC Altoona. Billie resided with his daughter, Tammy, at her home. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Clair William and Mary Helen (Smith) Bonsell. He married Georgeanna C. Boone on June 26, 1954, in Cumberland, MD who preceded him in death on August 27, 2010. Surviving are...

Daniel Harold Kingsbury

Daniel Harold Kingsbury

Feb 24, 2015

Daniel H. Kingsbury, 91, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Valley View Nursing Home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, son of the late Harold Witt and Mary (Carey) Kingsbury. He married Mary Jane (Long) Kingsbury, July 11, 1947, in Landisville, Lancaster Co, PA. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter: Susan Biselli (Mark) of Altoona; one son:...

Anna S. Chirdon

Anna S. Chirdon

Feb 11, 2015

Anna S. Chirdon, 93, Altoona, passed away early Wednesday morning at her residence. Born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert W. and Anna (Bankert) Hanna. She married Joseph F. Chirdon, Sr. on May 21, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN who preceded her in death on February 7, 1995 after 52 years of marriage. She is survived by eight children: Anna...

Judith L. Lehman

Judith L. Lehman

Feb 10, 2015

Judith L. Lehman, 70, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, daughter of the late Paul S. and Gladys A. (Bowers) Pfahler. She married Myron "Mike" Lehman November 23, 1963 at the 2nd Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2009. Surviving are three daughters: Diane Campbell and husband Hal,...

Joan G. Warrick

Joan G. Warrick

Feb 4, 2015

Joan G. Warrick, 89, of San Diego, CA, passed Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Max and Mary (Dolan) Gramly. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment was made at Greenwood Cemetery.

Jane C. Lingenfelter

Jane C. Lingenfelter

Feb 1, 2015

Jane C. Lingenfelter, 96, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leroy and Margaret (Stull) Craw. She married Bruce H. Lingenfelter in Cumberland, MD, who preceded her in death on June 9, 1964. Surviving are two daughters: Marjorie Lynn Lewis and Patricia Lee Dorfmeister and husband Joe, all of...

Michael James Gority

Michael James Gority

Feb 1, 2015

Michael James Gority, 63, of Altoona passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Altoona, son of the late Cecil and Anna (Kuhn) Gority. He graduated from Altoona Area High School, and married his best friend and the love of his life, Jan Jackson, on February 6, 1972. Mike...

William Roy Drugg

William Roy Drugg

Jan 30, 2015

William Roy Drugg, 88, Altoona, passed away early Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clyde T. and Frances N. (Dobson) Drugg. He married Betty Lou Ross on May 1, 1948 in Lewistown, PA. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou; one daughter: Teresa Lou Batrus and husband Denny, of Altoona; one son: William...

William P. Brown

William P. Brown

Jan 27, 2015

William P. Brown, 86, Altoona, passed away early Tuesday morning at Graystone Manor. Born in Tyrone, son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Lois (Patterson) Brown. He married Elizabeth L. (Wesner) Brown, September 6, 1958 in Altoona, who preceded him in death on July 16, 2008. William is survived by a daughter: Rae Grace (Scott), of Altoona; three grandchildren: Scott...

William Gwin Madara

William Gwin Madara

Jan 27, 2015

William G. "Bill" Madara, 73, Altoona, passed away late Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, son of the late Gwin L. and Mary Jane (Shaffer) Madara. He married Mavis Crosby, October 4, 2003 in Altoona at Fourth Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; step-son, Todd Nunamaker(Angie),of Berlin, PA; and cousins: Donna Smith of State College, William Clapper(Peggy) of...

Gregory A. Moyer

Gregory A. Moyer

Jan 25, 2015

Gregory A. Moyer. 51, Homers Gap, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, unexpectedly at his residence Sunday. He was born in North Hollywood, California, a son of Donald C. and Jean (Smith) Moyer. He married Angie (Secriskey) Moyer in Lilly, PA, at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church on November 11, 2000. In addition to his...

Donna L. Smith

Donna L. Smith

Jan 14, 2015

Donna L. Smith, 78, Emory, TX, formerly of Altoona, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday. Born in Sandy Ridge, daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl (Sharpless) Redding. She married Donald "Smitty" Smith, on March 5, 1954, he preceded her in death, on September 8, 2006. She is survived by two daughters: Debra Beasom and...

Antoinette Marie Hollows

Antoinette Marie Hollows

Jan 14, 2015

Antoinette Marie Hollows, 52, passed away suddenly at Allegheny Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Johnstown, she is the daughter of Bernard Moschgat and Dorothy (Devett) Evers. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband: Harvey Hollows; three daughters: Natalie Tickner and Jessica and Stacy Hollows; one granddaughter: Violet Yingling; one sister: Brenda Moschgat; and two brothers: Michael and...

David W. Stine, Jr.

David W. Stine, Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

David W. Stine, Jr., 52, of Greenwood, Altoona, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, January 11, 2015, at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late David W. and Kay Rutledge Stine. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Interment was made at Greenwood Cemetery.