Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Clyde L Brown

Clyde L Brown

Sep 30, 2011

Clyde L. Brown, 81, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 30, 2011, at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born on December 30, 1929, in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Minne (Edgar) Brown. He married Donna Hostler on December 24, 1949 at Juniata United Brethren Church. Surviving are five...

Doris A Wright

Doris A Wright

Sep 29, 2011

DORIS A. WRIGHT August 10, 1929 September 29, 2011 Doris A. Wright, 82, of Altoona, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital campus as the result of a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late J. Edward and Thelma M. (Waite) Rhule. She married Donald F. Wright in May 1948 in Altoona....

Charles E Miller

Charles E Miller

Sep 28, 2011

Charles E. Miller, 85, Greenwood, Altoona, died early Wednesday morning. He was born in Greenwood, son of Allan H. and Blondena (Kauffman) Miller. Surviving are his longtime companion, Judy Lang; a son, Chuck A. of Altoona; two granddaughters; and two siblings: Edna Bickle of Warriors Mark and Milton of Bedford. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen R....

Jack C Rupe

Jack C Rupe

Sep 28, 2011

Jack C. Rupe, 90, Altoona, went home to be with his Savior early Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Stephen E. and Ruth (Lockard) Rupe. He married Naomi J. Ellstrom on Feb. 22, 1947, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife of 64 years; two daughters: Debby Rupe of Altoona and Betsy DeGeorge (Steve) in...

Alvin K Hagerty

Alvin K Hagerty

Sep 28, 2011

Alvin K. Hagerty, 85, Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Alvin L. and Dorothy (Harpster) Hagerty. Surviving are six children: Debra of Lancaster, Darlene England of Lakewood, Colo., Barbara Kimberling and husband, Sam, and William L. and wife, Terry, all of Altoona, Donald E. of Dysart and Mark of Johnstown; and three grandchildren:...

Patty J Jones

Patty J Jones

Sep 26, 2011

Jones, Patty Jane October 17, 1930-----September 26, 2011 Native of Mount Union Patty Jane Jones, 80, of 1505 East Walton Avenue, Altoona, formerly of Valley View Nursing Home, died Monday afternoon, September 26, 2011, in the presence of her family. She was born on October 17, 1930, in Lewistown. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Huffman from Ravenna, Ohio;...

Rodger F Frank Sr.

Rodger F Frank Sr.

Sep 13, 2011

Rodger F. Frank Sr., 82, Altoona, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carl and Agnes (Hoyer) Frank. He married Janet Sanker on April 30, 1955, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; four children: Rodger Jr. (Claire) of Bellefonte, Eric (Becky) of Jacksonville, Fla., Beth A....

Gloria R. Jackson

Gloria R. Jackson

Aug 30, 2011

Gloria R. Jackson, 84, Altoona, died Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011, at ARHS, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born on October 22, 1926, in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter F. and Violet (McMullen) Ross. She married John K Jackson, Jr., on October 27, 1951, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2008. Surviving are three...

David M. Mattern

David M. Mattern

Aug 19, 2011

David M. Mattern, 65, Altoona, died Friday at home. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of Harry and Winifred (Green) Mattern. He married Peggy Bucher on Nov. 30, 1969, in Altoona, and she died in 2009. Surviving are three daughters: Christine Curran and husband, Patrick, of Great Mills, Md., Teresa Green and husband, Steven, of Bellwood and Jessica White and...

Leonard L LeCrone

Leonard L LeCrone

Aug 10, 2011

Leonard L. LeCrone, 78, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona a son of the late Harold E. and Florence Maude (Thomas) LeCrone. He married Gerda E. Hill who survives along with two sons, Jeffrey L. LeCrone of Williamsport, Joseph B. LeCrone of Montoursville, three granddaughters, Alexandra, Catherine...

Evelyn L. Feather

Evelyn L. Feather

Jul 31, 2011

Evelyn L. Feather, 65, Altoona, died Sunday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Spangler, daughter of the late James L. and Mary Rebecca (Tyrel) Holland. She married Robert Feather, who preceded her in death in 1978. Surviving are a son, Robert L.; two brothers: Fred and Jimmy; and two sisters: Becky Holland and...

William C "Bill" Elders

William C "Bill" Elders

Jul 27, 2011

****NOTE**** All services for Bill will be held at Jaggard First United Methodist Church---all of the viewing times on Friday, as well as the funeral service itself on Saturday will be held at the church. William Clayton "Bill" Elders, 64, Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph...

Dennis C. Wisor

Dennis C. Wisor

Jul 26, 2011

Dennis C. Wisor, 60, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Philipsburg, son of Hazel (Dillon) Wisor Culp and the late Floyd Wisor. He married Karen L. Moore on Dec. 15, 1972, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; three children: Dennis and wife,...

Jessie E. Forst

Jessie E. Forst

Jul 23, 2011

Jessie E. Forst, 70, of Duncansville, died Saturday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Garman and Jessie G. (Gearhart) Reed. Surviving are three daughters, Holly Rosenthall (Harry) of Altoona, Stephanie Vaughn in Florida, Sherry Green of Altoona, seven grandchildren, Brynn Hansard, Caitlin Nedimyer, Ethan Rosenthall, Johnny Grove,...

Kenneth P. Fluke

Kenneth P. Fluke

Jul 22, 2011

Kenneth P. Fluke, 88, died peacefully Friday evening at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Porter and Lea Mae (Hanley) Fluke. He married Audrey M. Kemberling on June 26, 1943, at Trinity Reformed Church by Pastor Howard F. Boyer. Surviving are his daughter, Sandra K. Kelley and husband, Don, grandson, Brian P....

Randy J Wolfe

Randy J Wolfe

Jul 19, 2011

Randy J. Wolfe, 62, Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon, July 19, 2011, at ARHS, Bon Secour Campus. He was born on January 8, 1949, in Altoona, son of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Taylor) Wolfe. He married Donna Darr on July 23, 1988, in the Chapel at Penn State Altoona. Surviving are four daughters: Crystal Macom of Wampum, PA, Nika Wilt...

Lenetta S. Ritter

Lenetta S. Ritter

Jul 6, 2011

Lenetta S. Ritter, 95, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Isabel (Butterworth) Perna. She married James F. Ritter December 4, 1953, in Milton (Muncie Valley), PA. Mrs. Ritter is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jim, two daughters and four...

Ruth O. Coleman

Ruth O. Coleman

Jul 4, 2011

Ruth O. Coleman, 93, Colonial Courtyard at Tyrone, went home to be with her Lord Monday at Tyrone Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Arlington and Cora (Sharp) Woodring. She married Eugene M. Coleman on Nov. 28, 1940, in Altoona, and he died May 21, 2003. Surviving are a daughter, Cheryl Johnson of Altoona; a son, Gary of...

Albert V. Moyer Jr.

Albert V. Moyer Jr.

Jul 1, 2011

Albert V. Moyer Jr., 81, Altoona, died Friday at his residence. Arrangements are by Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Mirror.

Harry B Kelly

Harry B Kelly

Jul 1, 2011

Harry B. Kelly, 86, Altoona, died Friday afternoon at the Altoona Center for Nursing. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George and Mary Ellen Kelly. He married Betty L. Estep. Surviving are his wife; nine children: Harry F. Kelly, Robert L. Kelly, Jon G. Kelly, Becky Kelly, Thomas W. Kelly, twins James L. and Jeffrey L. Kelly...