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Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Theresa A. Pellegrino
Mar 22, 2015
Theresa A. Pellegrino, 82, Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Mian) Bidoli. She was twice married, first to George E. Ritchey, Sr. on December 10, 1949 who preceded her in death on October 28, 2001 after 52 years of marriage, she...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Graham
Mar 22, 2015
Gerald G. Graham, 71, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He was born in Conway, son of the late John and Georgene (Tubetto) Graham. Jerry is survived by his wife, Brenda (Yohn) Smith-Graham; three children: Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Graham and wife Julie of Bristow, VA, Michele Ciambotti and husband Bob of Altoona, and Jason Graham of Duncansville;...
Brian S. Deremer
Mar 19, 2015
Brian S. Deremer, 46, Altoona, passed away suddenly, Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of Chester W. and Judith A. (Quarello) Deremer. He is survived by his parents, Chet and Judy of Altoona; a daughter, Maranda Deremer of NC; an uncle, Dick Quarello of Altoona; a cousin, Shawn Gioiosa; and his beloved dog, Zoe. Brian...
Robin Oeffinger
Mar 19, 2015
Robin Oeffinger, 57, Baltimore, MD, passed away late Thursday evening at her home. She was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Peter F. and Katie (Wilson) Schok. She married David B. Oeffinger, November 8, 1985, in Towson, MD. Robin is survived by her husband, David; two brother-in-laws: Thomas Oeffinger and wife Linda, of Mohnton, PA and John Oeffinger...
Madeline J. Finnegan
Mar 15, 2015
Madeline J. Finnegan, 82, Altoona, passed Sunday morning at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Bellwood, a daughter of the late Harry and Ethel (Thompson) Bryan. She married John E. Finnegan, Sr. on December 4, 1953 and he preceded her in death on June 21, 1999. She is survived by a son, John E. Finnegan, Jr. (Joan)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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