Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Carol A Goodman
Oct 22, 2011
Carol A. (Wyandt) Goodman, 76, Altoona, died early Saturday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James H. and Madalene M. (Simmons) Wyandt. She married Terry Goodman in Winchester, Va., and he died in 2001. Surviving are four children: Linda Rock, Richard Pfahler and Kevin Pfahler, all of Altoona,...
Sandra L Hainsey
Oct 22, 2011
Sandra L. Hainsey, 68, of Altoona died Saturday at Valley View Home. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Biddle) McNally. She married Samuel Blair Hainsey Sr. in April 1982. She is survived by her husband of Altoona; three daughters: Tina Wendle, Samara Hainsey and Renee Rhodes; three step-children: Lisa Ruston, Annette Ryan and Sam Hainsey...
Oscar I Bergstrom
Oct 14, 2011
Oscar I. Bergstrom, 97, of The Winds at Mattern Orchard, Duncansville, died on Friday at The Winds. He was born in Lynn, MA, son of the late Carl H. and Maria (Strandell) Bergstrom. He married Polly Nelmes, who preceded him in death. Mr. Bergstrom is survived by two daughters, Polly E. Barnes, and her husband Wayne C., of Laurel, MD,...
Kermit N. Alwine
Oct 12, 2011
Kermit N. Alwine, 60, died Wednesday morning at his residence in Greenwood. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Joseph N. & Vivian V. (Shaffer) Alwine. Surviving are one daughter, Alicia A. Alwine and her son Ashton M Alwine, and one son Kermit J. Alwine, all of Altoona, one sister, Diane Speece and husband Jack of Altoona,...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....