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Alice M. Karl
Jan 14, 2023
Alice M. Karl, 90, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday at Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ed and Effie (Penikin) Hostler. She married Robert Karl, whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Margaret Hostler, Sarah Jane Hostler, Ed Hostler, Jr. and Robert Hostler. She...
Charles Owen Good, Sr.
Jan 13, 2023
Charles Owen Good, Sr., 72, Flinton, passed away Friday at his home.
He was born in Maryland, son of the late Robert Eugene, Sr. and Evelyn Irene (Barrett) Good.
He is survived by a son, Charles Owen Good, Jr. and wife Jacquelyn of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Amanda Beth Good in Maine; four grandchildren: Ashlie Olive Good, Aaron Driskell, Crystal...
Kathleen R. Jones
Jan 13, 2023
Kathleen R. (Clark/Laughlin) Jones, 75 passed away on January 13, 2023, suddenly, after complications during a routine medical procedure. She was born in Margate, NJ, daughter of Leo and Anne Clark and graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1965.
Kitty graduated from St. Francis University, Loretto, PA, in 1969 and married her first husband, Joseph William (Bill) Laughlin who...
Charles Vincent Arrow, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Charles Vincent Arrow, Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away Sunday at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Charleroi, son of the late Charles Harold and Mary (Baron) Arrow.
He is survived by his wife, Antoinette; three children: Rena Barnett, Charles Vincent Arrow, Jr. and Brian C. Arrow, all of Altoona; son-in-law, Michael Lombardo; grandchildren: Jacob Arrow, Zoie Arrow, Rebekka Arrow, Anthony...
Joseph F Gulish
Dec 29, 2022
Joseph F. Gulish, 91, formerly at The Winds at Mattern Orchard, passed away Thursday morning at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
He was born in Belsena Mills, PA, son of the late Allen and Hellen (Kowalcyck) Gulish. On August 8, 1969, he married Marcia J. Wills at the Fairview United Methodist Church in Altoona. She preceded him in death on...
Eugene Allen Horton
Dec 28, 2022
Eugene Allen Horton, 53, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene and Clara May (Page) Sharp. He is survived by two children: Christian and Nicole Horton; and a brother, John Howard Horton of Altoona. Eugene worked for Pacifico Bakery. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family....
Dinene K. Ford
Dec 28, 2022
Dinene K. “Dee” Ford, 37, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Delaware, daughter of Lloyd H. Ford and Elaine (Detweiler) Kenney. She is survived by her mother, Elaine of Altoona; two children: Dylyn Evans and Mattisyn McNelis, both of Altoona; a sister, Adina M. Ford of Vermont; and nieces and nephews: Clyden and Elyiss and...
Phyllis Ruth Jones
Dec 21, 2022
Phyllis Ruth Jones, 87, of Altoona, went home to Heaven for Christmas on Wednesday morning December 21. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Arthur and Pauline Sickenberger. As a young child, Phyllis put her faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ believing that Jesus had died and rose again to save her from her sins.
Following graduation from...
Mary Kathryn Schnavely
Dec 19, 2022
Mary Kathryn “Katie” Schnavely, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at her home.
She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late Clayton L. and Lucy A. (Krebs) Corl. On August 27, 1949, she married Harry A. Schnavely, Jr. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Juniata. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2011.
Kathryn is survived by four children:...
Donald Edward Mengle
Dec 15, 2022
Donald (Don) Edward Mengle, age 86, died 15 December 2022 at his home of 52 years in Pennsylvania Furnace, PA. Born March 10, 1936 in Altoona PA, he was the son of the late Howard Edgar Mengle and Helen Marie (Detwiler) Mengle. On September 24, 1955 in Altoona he married Jo Anne Detrich, who survives. He is also survived by...
Kenneth J. Dawson
Dec 15, 2022
Kenneth J. Dawson, 74, Sinking Valley, Altoona, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at UPMC-Altoona, following a brief illness.
He was born in Philipsburg, on February 16, 1948, a son of the late Thomas G. and Mildred H. (Waite) Dawson, Sr. On September 2, 1967, married Marsha D. Spangle in Tyrone.
Surviving are his wife,...
Hazel L. Rupp
Dec 14, 2022
Hazel L. Rupp, 95, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her home. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late John J. and Lucina Mae (Smith) Harris. She is survived by three sons: William Nash, Charles Rupp and Melvin Rupp, all of Altoona; three daughters: Carol Ickes in South Carolina, Beatrice Varner of Bellwood and Tammy Zitsch of Altoona; 31...
Robert Hughes
Nov 27, 2022
Robert “Bob” Hughes, left us peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, after a prolonged battle with dementia. He was born in Altoona.
One of nine, he was preceded in death by his mother, Alice (Kiser) Hughes; sisters, Darlene and Patty; brothers, Dick, Tom, Don and Gary.
Surviving are brothers, Chuck and Denny.
Bob had four daughters: Amy Hughes (Kate), Malia...
Ronald Eugene Gray
Nov 27, 2022
Ronald Eugene Gray, 83, Altoona, passed away at home early Sunday morning. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late John Julius and Helen Bernidtis (Dively) Gray. He is survived by a son, Richard E. Gray of Altoona; a sister, Marilyn D. Gearhart of Tyrone; a brother, Gary A. Gray of Harrisburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was...
Shirley Ann Straw
Nov 26, 2022
Shirley A. Straw, 90, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William D., Sr. and Ruth N. (Summers) Eisenhart. On July 11, 1953, she married the love of her life, John T. (Jack) Straw at First Baptist Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on December 2,...
Roger Smeak
Nov 23, 2022
Roger Lee Smeak, 77, Altoona, was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He was born to the late Reggie and Katherine Mae (Logsdon) Smeak on October 18, 1945 and stepped into Heaven on November 23, 2022.
He is survived by his second love, Darlene (Blontz) Smeak for 16 years; daughters: Rebecca Giron, Veronica Smeak and significant...
Anthony (Pat) L. Himes
Nov 22, 2022
Anthony L. “Pat” Himes, 86, Altoona, died Tuesday evening, November 22, 2022, at home. He was born May 23, 1936, in Antis Township, a son of the late Anthony C. and Dorothy A. “Briggs” Himes. He married Mary W. Brothers at St. Marks Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2022.
He is survived by...
Henrietta Weidley
Nov 19, 2022
Henrietta M. Weidley, 98, Altoona, stepped into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday.
She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late David A. and Henrietta (Lingenfelter) Mulhollan. On July 18, 1953, she married Frank S. Weidley in St. Paul Lutheran, Altoona. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2007.
She is survived...
Gloria J. Meckley
Nov 18, 2022
Gloria J. Meckley, 80, Altoona, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday.
She was born in Clearfield County, a daughter of the late Doyle and Virginia (Kauffman) Hurd.
She is survived by a son, Donald D. Meckley and wife Lisa of Forked River, NJ; a daughter, Christina McIntosh and husband Douglas of Altoona; three grandchildren: Ashley Hamilton and...
Deborah G. Schunk
Nov 18, 2022
Deborah Gaye Schunk, 73, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James and Patricia Mackey. On February 12, 2000, she married Thomas H. Schunk in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2021. She is survived by a step-son, Douglas Schunk (Renea) of State College; step-grandchildren: Matthew and...
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