Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

John I Pennabaker

John I Pennabaker

Jun 6, 2014

John I. Pennabaker, 86, of Juniata, died Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Roaring Spring, a son of the late Hayden and Katherine Isabelle (Shaner) Pennabaker. He was twice married, first to Hattie Arlene Byers on January 9, 1954, in Altoona. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2009, then to Debra A. Wasdin on June...

Marianna T Ashburn

Marianna T Ashburn

May 22, 2014

Marianna T. Ashburn, 80, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Juniata Gap, died Thursday at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Anna (Nebelski) Malone. She married Fred Robert Ashburn, Sr. on March 2, 1950 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on September 24, 1986. Surviving are two daughters, Diana...

Justin R Poole

Justin R Poole

May 22, 2014

Justin R. Poole, 89, of Altoona, formerly of Bellevue, PA, passed away Thursday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Connellsville, he was the son of the late Correll J. and Florence (Rowen) Poole. He married Sarah Jane Gratz on June 19, 1948 in Bellevue, PA who preceded him in death on April 12, 1982....

David L Stahl

David L Stahl

May 22, 2014

David L. Stahl, 43, of Juniata, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Williams, Arizona, following a heart attack. He was born in Tyrone a son of Betty Kay Stahl and married Carol A. Butterbaugh on June 17, 1999, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Carol and two sons, Curtis W. and Zachary T., both at home, his mother-in-law, Irma Butterbaugh...

Joanne G Zettle

Joanne G Zettle

May 9, 2014

Joanne G. Zettle, 80, of Altoona, died Friday evening at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Wilfred E. and Florence A. (Shaffer) Dollar. She married Howard L. Zettle on February 9, 1955, in Richmond, VA. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2007. Surviving is her son, Craig H....

Paul V Webber

Paul V Webber

Apr 28, 2014

Paul V. Webber, 85, of Altoona, died peacefully surrounded by his family, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home Monday afternoon. He was born in Altoona a son of the late Herman and Kathryn (Dugan) Webber. He married Clara B. (Myrt) Moore on June 17, 1955 in Altoona. Surviving is his wife Clara (Myrt) of more than 58 years, two daughters: Carol...

Patricia L Sonberger

Patricia L Sonberger

Apr 28, 2014

Patricia Louise Sonberger November 26, 1932 -- April 28, 2014 Patricia Louise Sonberger, 81, a resident of Garvey Manor for the past fourteen months, passed way Monday evening at the home. She was born in Patton, PA, the daughter of Herman and Mae (Gauntner) Long. She married Charles J. Sonberger, March 26, 1952 at Fort Breckenridge, Kentucky. He preceded her...

James Daniel Patterson

James Daniel Patterson

Apr 27, 2014

DAN PATTERSON, 78, DIED SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014, AT THE HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS HOME AFTER AN EXTENDED ILLNESS. HE WAS BORN IN ALTOONA, SON OF THE LATE RUSSELL AND IRENE (BURKETT) PATTERSON. HE MARRIED CAROL L. HUTCHISON IN 1958 IN ALTOONA. HE WAS PROCEDED IN DEATH BY A BROTHER, RAY PATTERSON. HE IS SURVIVED BY SON, DAVID PATTERSON AND WIFE LINDA...

Kathryne Karraker Hitchen

Kathryne Karraker Hitchen

Apr 18, 2014

Kathryne Karraker Hitchen, 94, of Juniata Born January 16, 1920. Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2014, with her daughter Lisa at her side at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Mae (Ritchey) Porter. She married Melvin E. Karraker on January 15, 1944, in Dongola, IL, who...

Bonnie Kay Belz

Bonnie Kay Belz

Apr 16, 2014

Bonnie Kay Belz, 54, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her home. She is the daughter of Vernon E. (Mike) and the late Hermanie M. (Espigh) Craw. She married Richard C. Belz, November 21, 1981. Bonnie was a 1978 graduate of Altoona High School and worked for the Altoona Area School district as a Teacher's Aide. She is of the...

Maxine H Perry

Maxine H Perry

Apr 11, 2014

Maxine H. Perry, 96, went to be with the Lord Friday evening at Colonial Courtyard, Tyrone. She was born in Shiloh, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Maude (Welker) Harrier. She married Ivan C. Perry on June 15, 1939 in State College. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1991. Surviving are three sons, Jay E. (Joan)...

Ruth M Miller

Ruth M Miller

Apr 10, 2014

Ruth M. Miller, 87, of The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening at the home. She was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Knee) Stewart. She married Kenneth A. Miller, Sr., November 27, 1947, in Sunbury. He died April 21, 2008. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth E. Brubaker, wife of Robert, and...

John A Davis

John A Davis

Apr 9, 2014

John A. Davis, 81, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening, at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of the late William and Margaret (Nevel) Davis. John was an Altoona High School graduate, a member of the Assembly of God and a self-employed antique dealer. For many years, he enjoyed running booths at the Duncansville Antique Depot and Flea Market. Surviving, lifelong...

Lillian K Csato

Lillian K Csato

Mar 30, 2014

Lillian K. Csato, Hollidaysburg, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. Formerly of Altoona and Everett, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Alma Frederick. She married Ernest Csato on March 2, 1952 in Trenton, NJ at the Central Baptist Church who preceded her in death on January 5, 2009....

Janet C Ardizzone

Janet C Ardizzone

Mar 29, 2014

Obituaries / Richard F. Wiseman Jr. Betty J. Alberts Janet C. "Twiggy" Ardizzone, Altoona, passed away Saturday surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Altoona, daughter of William and Verna (Henderson) Davensizer. She married Nicola P. Ardizzone on May 18, 1974. He preceded her in death on Aug. 15, 2002. She is survived by a son, Ricky...

James C Cessna

James C Cessna

Mar 20, 2014

James Carl Cessna, 89, Altoona, died Thursday night at Valley View Home. He was born in Gypsy, son of the late Lloyd and Alta Mae (Bennett) Cessna. He married Frances E. Leonard August 4, 1951. She preceded him in death July 1, 2007. Surviving are: two daughters: Nancy B. Williams of Altoona and Connie C. Beckel of Greensburg; one son...

Barbara J Hench

Barbara J Hench

Mar 16, 2014

Barbara J. Hench, 61, Altoona, died Sunday, March 16 at UPMC Altoona. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late William and Erma (Patton) Oschea.She married Timothy W. Hench, Sr. on May 20, 1971 in Altoona. Barbara was an office manager for HHH, Incorporated, of the protestant faith, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially spending time...

Shirley R McKee

Shirley R McKee

Mar 9, 2014

Shirley R. McKee, 85, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, at UPMC, Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John and Marie Ray. She married William R. McKee, who preceded her in death on January 7, 1994. Surviving is one son, John W., of Altoona, three grandchildren, John W. Jr, Tracie, Tom, three...

Judith H Walters

Judith H Walters

Mar 7, 2014

Judith H. Walters, 73, Juniata, died Friday evening at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald F. and Helen (Bathurst) Harley. She married Harry L. Walters, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2002. Surviving are a son, Keith A. Walters and wife, Karen, of Altoona; a daughter, Debbie Strong of New York; four...

Marilyn J Delozier

Marilyn J Delozier

Mar 6, 2014

Marilyn Jeanne Delozier, 78, of 600 Main St., Bellwood, formerly of Juniata, died Thursday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Rudolph and Edith (Carr) Olson. Surviving are a son, David and wife, Kathy; a sister, Sally Robison and husband, Allan; extended family: Amanda and Ashley Forney of Altoona; as well as many nieces and nephews. She...