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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Bonnie Dawson

Bonnie Dawson

Nov 6, 2022

Bonnie L. Dawson, 68, Altoona, passed away early Sunday morning at Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert A. and Betty J. (Steele) Weston.

Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Bellemi Dawson of Duncansville; a son, Hunter Dawson of Duncansville; two brothers: Barry W. Weston (Darlene) and Jim Weston (Diane), both...

Joseph Anthony Lannoo

Joseph Anthony Lannoo

Nov 5, 2022

Joseph Anthony Lannoo, 26, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening.

He was born in South Bend, Indiana, son of Susan Wenzel.

In addition to his mother; he is survived by two siblings: Gregory and Paige Wenzel; two step-sisters: Gracie and Maggie Wenzel; an aunt, Sarah Lannoo and her son, Shafer Nay; maternal grandfather, Michael Lannoo; girlfriend, Aviya Heverly; and many loving...

John David Spotts

John David Spotts

Nov 4, 2022

John David Spotts, 74, Altoona, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Philipsburg, son of the late William David and Lenora (Mays) Spotts. He is survived by four children: William Spotts of Harrisburg, Nancy Hutton in California, Steven Spotts of Philipsburg and Yvonne Spotts of Hartsdale, NY; five grandchildren: Matilda, Connor, Kayla, Lance and Abigail; a sister,...

Dorothy Bush

Dorothy Bush

Nov 2, 2022

Dorothy Ellen Bush, 85, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Coalport, daughter of the late Melvin and Dorothy (Simmers) Helsel. She married John E. Bush, Sr. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2014. Dorothy is survived by a son, John E. Bush, Jr. and wife Lisa of Juniata; a...

Delores Miller

Delores Miller

Nov 1, 2022

Delores May Miller, 92, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her home.

She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Dorothy (Wilson) Lydia Palmer and Ted Lydia. She married Francis Brenneman (deceased). She later married William Miller on October 25, 1975 in Sinking Valley, Altoona.

She is survived by two children: William Brenneman and wife Connie of Ashtabula, OH...

James R. Wood

James R. Wood

Oct 28, 2022

James Robert Wood, 77, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Oscar Eugene and Edith Rosena (Dryburgh) Wood. He married Donna Marie (Kitt) Wood, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a daughter, Dana Winand and husband Jason of Altoona;...

Timothy Lozinski

Timothy Lozinski

Oct 22, 2022

Timothy Lee Lozinski, 66, Altoona, passed away at his home Saturday. Tim was born in Altoona.

For many years, Tim drove for New Century and Heniff Transportation. His love for driving semi-trucks was only outshined by his love for making music behind the bongo drums every chance he could.

A devout Christian, Tim was an extremely active member of Trans4mation...

Raymond Taylor

Raymond Taylor

Oct 21, 2022

Raymond C. Taylor, 56, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clifford A., Jr. and Esther (O’Donnel) Taylor. He is survived by a sister, Patricia French and husband James of Altoona; a nephew, Clifford “Cliff” Taylor and his children: Madelyn Jo and Finnley James; and best friend, Bill Conrad of Altoona....

John F. Belin, Sr.

John F. Belin, Sr.

Oct 13, 2022

John F. Belin, Sr., 89, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Beccaria, son of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth (Ribnikar) Belin. On June 17, 1963, he married Norma J. Wright in Winchester, VA. She preceded him in death on December 17, 2018.

He is survived by seven children: Denise Imler (Dana) of...

Judith A. Burket

Judith A. Burket

Oct 4, 2022

Judith A. (Parsons) Burket, 82, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her residence. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Griffith) Parsons. On August 10, 1962, she married Harley W. Burket in Geeseytown. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2019. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Arendt (Michael) of...

James L. Moyer

James L. Moyer

Sep 30, 2022

James L. Moyer, 63, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 30th at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of William Raymond and Elizabeth (Pringle) Moyer. He married Robin Campbell. She preceded him in death in December of 2021.

James is survived by his mother, Elizabeth McCaulley of Altoona; a son, James...

Ned Shoenberger, Jr.

Ned Shoenberger, Jr.

Sep 24, 2022

Ned Shoenberger, 43, Altoona died Saturday from COVID. He was born in Altoona, son of Brenda Quarry. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancé, Janna Libby of Altoona; a sister, Nicole Shoenberger and wife Nicole Rosen of Baltimore, MD; aunts: Tina Scott and husband John of Tyrone and Lisa McGinnis in Virginia; cousins: Jessica Raffetto and...

Deborah D. McGuire

Deborah D. McGuire

Sep 23, 2022

Deborah D. McGuire, 68, Altoona, passed away Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Richard J. and Delores (Eckels) McGuire. She is survived by a sister, Susan Conrad and husband Harold E. Jr. of Altoona; several nieces and nephews; and good friend, Jessica. She was preceded in death by a...

Christopher Allen Cowfer

Christopher Allen Cowfer

Sep 18, 2022

Christopher Allen Cowfer, 38, Altoona, passed away Sunday.

He was born in Altoona, son of William Brooks and Jamie (Hawes) Parson.

He is survived by his fiancé, April Rhoades; three children: Christopher Allen, II, Logan Andrew and Caitlynn Ryleigh; six siblings: Erika Andruscavage, Alyssa Brooks, Marquie Watson, Jessica Hertzler, Jerame Parson and Cameron Parson; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Paul E. Mauk

Paul E. Mauk

Sep 14, 2022

Paul E. Mauk, 93, Camp Hill, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at The Woods at Cedar Run. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul D. and Elsie (Whetstine) Mauk. He married Martha D. Wicker in Cumberland, MD. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2007. He is survived by four children: Arthur P. Mauk...

Diane M. Potter

Diane M. Potter

Sep 9, 2022

Diane M. Potter, 67, Altoona, died Friday at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stuart and Janet (Quarter) Potter. She is survived by a son, Robert of Altoona; three grandchildren: Alexis, Jordan and Ashleigh; and four brothers: Tom, Dean and Homer Potter and George Swartz. She was preceded in death by...

Marian L. Fluke

Marian L. Fluke

Sep 6, 2022

Marian L. Fluke, 94, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William H. and Hester A. (Focht) Taylor.

She is survived by five children: Kathay J. (Fluke) Wagner and husband Dean of Altoona, Anna (Anderson) Naugle and husband Jim of Altoona, T. Mark Fluke and wife Rebecca of Hollidaysburg, Susan L....

Donnis "Donna" M. Alwine

Donnis "Donna" M. Alwine

Sep 4, 2022

Donnis “Donna” M. Alwine, 89, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Juniata, daughter of the late William and Ada (Moffett) Kuhn. On July 1, 1950, she married Lorenz A. Alwine in Juniata. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2003. She is survived by four children: Carol Adams of Towson, MD, Timothy Alwine...

Diana Rose Bobak

Diana Rose Bobak

Sep 2, 2022

Diana Rose Bobak, 71, Northern Cambria, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late Andrew and Eve (Bernecky) Bodnar. She is survived by a son, Justin Bobak and wife Vasanthi Sivaprakasam of Silver Spring, MD; a grandson, Karthik Bobak; siblings: James Bodnar of Altoona, John Bodnar of Cuba, NY, Tom Bodnar (Judy)...

Marla J Hammond

Marla J Hammond

Sep 1, 2022

Marla J. Hammond, 72, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Lawrence and Verna (Reimer) Whitfield. On April 6, 1973, she married Thomas R. Hammond in Winchester, VA. In addition to her husband of 49 years, she is survived by two sons: Mark of Altoona and Matthew of...

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