Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Douglas Rhodes
May 9, 2012
Douglas L. Rhodes, 53, Altoona, died May 9, 2012, at his residence. Services are private, at the convenience of the family.
Sara Ellen Wagner
May 8, 2012
Sara Ellen "Sootie" (Fries) Wagner, 88, Altoona, died early Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jacob M. and Nettie M. (Walter) Fries. She married George M. Wagner on April 25, 1945, in Altoona at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Carol Nuttall and husband, William, of Pittsburgh; a...
Michelle L Detwiler
May 4, 2012
Michelle L. "Shelley" Detwiler, 42, of Altoona died Friday morning at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Janet (Sharp) Copenhaver and the late Thomas Copenhaver. She married Bryan R. Detwiler on March 5, 1994, at First Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband; three children: Joshua Black and Rachel and Lindsey Detwiler, all of Altoona; her mother...
Connie M Plowman
Apr 29, 2012
Connie Mae Plowman, 41, Altoona, was taken from this world unexpectedly Sunday evening at Altoona Regional. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Margaret E. (McCulloch) Jennings and the late Jack E. Jennings. She married Todd David Plowman on April 26, 2003, in South Beach, Miami, Fla. Surviving are her husband; her mother of Tyrone; a sister, Stef Carper...
Howard Earl James
Apr 26, 2012
Howard Earl James, 68, Altoona, died Thursday at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Eva Geraldine (Lewis) James. He married Rosalie Whiteman on Nov. 7, 1964, in Lakemont. Surviving are his wife of 47 years; four children: Cammy Brown and husband, Neal, of Littlestown, Autum Huff and husband, Donald, of Bellwood and Howard...
Philip Pennypacker
Apr 25, 2012
Philip C. Pennypacker, 53, Altoona, died April 25, 2012, at Altoona Regional. Funeral services for Philip will be held at First Church of Christ.
James E Wyper
Apr 16, 2012
James E. "Jim" Wyper, 86, Altoona, died Monday at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of Menus J. and Janet (Coleman) Wyper. He was twice married, first to Ann Louise Hake on Sept. 12, 1947, in Winchester, Va., and she passed away in October 1982. He then married Shirley M. Wyland on May 24, 1984, in Winchester, Va....
Doris J Burkholder
Apr 8, 2012
Doris J. Burkholder, 80, Juniata, was born on Groundhog Day and passed away on Easter at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Edgar and Evelyn (Keith) Alexander. She married Paul Z. Burkholder, and he died May 11, 2009. Surviving are three children: Keith (Alice) of Drake, Colo., Brian (Annette Romani) of Altoona and Dena Chaplin (Joseph) of...
Robert S. McClellan
Apr 8, 2012
Robert S. McClellan, 61, Altoona, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona, son of Oliver H. and Ruth (Wendle) McClellan. He married Anita M. Zajac on May 31, 1986, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Juniata. Surviving are his wife; three children: Jody Gahagan and Jackie Lightner, both of Martinsburg, and James of Duncansville; four grandsons; two granddaughters; four brothers; five sisters;...
Michael Hutchison
Apr 4, 2012
Michael loved the outdoors and so departed this world on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, a beautiful spring day. It was a day like many that he had enjoyed, experiencing the world around him and what his environment had to offer. Michael was a free spirit. He left here too young at age 44. Michael, who lived in Akron, Ohio, was...
Thomas Francis Gibboney
Mar 31, 2012
Thomas Francis Gibboney, 91, ???, formerly of 1525 18th Ave., Altoona, passed away Saturday. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Adam Clayton and Kathryn Elizabeth (Love) Gibboney. He married Meriam Estella (Colby) Fickes on May 27, 1948, in Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Fickes had been widowed during WWII. She preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1983. Surviving...
Max Degyansky
Mar 31, 2012
Max Degyansky, 97, Altoona, died Saturday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of Albert and Fannie (Grunwald) Degyansky. He married Virginia Dejaiffe, and she died in 2002. Surviving are a daughter, Regina Delap of Altoona; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Milan. Max was...
Michelle A. Knee
Mar 16, 2012
Michelle A. (Glunt) Knee, 52, Duncansville, died Friday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Marian (Moore) Glunt. Surviving are her husband, Samuel Knee; two brothers: Walter Glunt Jr. and Ronald Glunt Sr.; her mother-in-law, Abby Knee; and siblings-in-law: Fanny, Frank, Jim and Darvin Knee. Friends will...
John E Shaffer
Mar 15, 2012
John E. Shaffer, 65, a lifelong resident of Sinking Valley, died late Thursday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Edgar Harry Shaffer and the late Martha (Hufford) Shaffer. He married Darlene Brosius on Feb. 24, 1990. Surviving are his wife and numerous cousins. John was a 1966 graduate of Altoona Area High School and served in...
Shirley J Bookhamer
Mar 14, 2012
Bookhamer, Shirley Jean (Hippo)February 11, 1939-----March 14, 2012 Full obit and picture for Saturday, March 17, 2012 Shirley J. (Hippo), 73, Altoona, passed away at her home on Wednesday evening, March 14, 2012. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Jesse L. and mary E. (Drexler) Hippo. She mareeied Thomas F. Bookhamer, who preceded her in death on...
Donna E (Shoop) Misiura
Mar 13, 2012
Donna Elaine (Shoop) Misiura, 79, Sinking Valley, died early Tuesday morning at the Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Orville E. and Nannie E.(Bollinger) Shoop. She was married twice: first to Gerald W. Otto, and then to Walter Misiura, who preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are four children: Elaine Langley of...
Grace L Allmond
Mar 10, 2012
Grace L. Allmond Sept. 13, 1916 - March 10, 2012 Grace L. Allmond, 95, passed away peacefully at her residence, Colonial Courtyard, Saturday afternoon. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James W. and Ida Mae (Antis) Chambers. She married Ermine C. Allmond on Jan. 12, 1938. He preceded her in death in 2000. Surviving are a son,...
Thomas J. Michael
Mar 8, 2012
Thomas J. Michael, 85, Altoona, peacefully went home to be with his Lord surrounded by his loving family Thursday afternoon at Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Thomas L. and Ruth E. (Yingling) Michael. He married Mary Jane Pierce on September 18, 1946. Surviving are: his wife Mary of Altoona; 3 daughters: Sandy Michael of...
Charles James Muro
Feb 29, 2012
July 16, 1924-----February 29, 2012 Charles J. Muro, 87, Altoona, died early Wednesday morning at Valley View Home. He was born in Huntingdon, PA, son of the late Antonio and Maria (Lemmo) Muro. He married Ada Mae Burd on September 4, 1955. Surviving are his wife; a son Gary and a step daughter Bonnine Edwards Walker, 7 grandchildren, 10 great...
Joanne H Gibboney
Feb 28, 2012
Joanne H. Gibboney, 89, Altoona, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Adam C. and Kathryn E. (Love) Gibboney. Surviving are a brother, Thomas F. Gibboney; her twin sister, Lorraine L. Wyland; three nieces; a nephew; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Olive Hoover and Mary Billings; and two brothers: George...
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