Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Richard E Johnson, Sr.
May 8, 2011
Richard E. Johnson, 83, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died Sunday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late James K. and Rosetta E. Johnson. He married Shirley M. Richards on March 26, 1975, and she preceded him in death in May 1994. Surviving are 13 children, including Rosetta (Johnson) Webster and her...
Harriet Elizabeth Counsman
May 7, 2011
Harriet Elizabeth Counsman, 96, of Altoona, died Saturday morning at the home of her niece. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late William A. and Ella Mae (Yundt) Lynch. She married Walter J. Counsman January 29, 1945, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on June 12, 1980. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including Linda Wray...
Malvin E Luke
May 6, 2011
Malvin E. Luke, 87, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Ida Towers and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, died Friday evening at the home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late John R. and Isabel Luke. Surviving three nephews, George Luke, Sam Luke, both of Altoona, Steve Luke of Chicago, IL, two nieces: Karen Ball of Ft Lauderdale,...
Tonia L Schroeder
May 1, 2011
Tonia L. Schroeder, 58, Altoona, died Sunday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Seventh Avenue Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Max Sr. and Thelma (Smith) Schroeder. Surviving are a daughter, Vickie Lego of Altoona; and six siblings: Max Schroeder Jr. of Johnstown and Jacqueline Packard, Robert Schroeder, Patricia Harter, Edward Schroeder and Tanta Mountain, all...
Gerald L Slemmer
Apr 30, 2011
Gerald L. Slemmer, 76, Altoona, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, at ARHS Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Jesse and Martha Jane (Johnson) Slemmer. He married Dorothy Gority, who preceded him in death in 1974. He then married Dorothy Eckhart, who survives him. Surviving are his wife, two children-Patrice Winston (Gerald) of Mooresville, NC.,...
Linette Marie Beck
Apr 29, 2011
Linette Marie Beck, 55, Hollidaysburg, went home to be with the Lord Friday evening, April 29, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in November 7, 1955, Altoona, daughter of John Anslinger and Shirley (Pincin) Plummer. She married James E. Beck June 30, 1973, in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are her husband Jim, one daughter Kristine Gibson and her husband...
Philip T Harkless
Apr 28, 2011
Philip T. Harkless, 85, Altoona, died on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at ARHS, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Beverage) Harkless. He married Jean Miller on May 19, 1947, in Wolfsburg, PA. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2010. Surviving are his daughter Debra Harmon and her husband Jeff...
Larry Hand
Apr 15, 2011
Hand, Larry W.---6-20-1950-----4-15-2011 Larry W. Hand, 60, Altoona, died early Friday morning at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Robert and Catharine (Bowers) Hand. He married Susan L. Hemcher on January 17, 1976, at Grace United Methodist Church in Altoona. Surviving are his wife Susan of Altoona; two children: a son Eric Hand...
Lewis S Williams
Apr 14, 2011
Lewis S. Williams, 86, Fallentimber, died Thursday evening at Bon Secours Hospital. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late James and Alberta (Colyer) Williams. He married Viola Coble, who preceded him in death on May 29, 1976. Surviving are 7 kids: Lewis, Jr, Edward D., Kathryn Yerty, Grace, all of Altoona, Dennis, Viola Lauver, and Linda Williams, all...
Donald R. Brady, Jr.
Apr 3, 2011
Donald R. Brady Jr., 70, Altoona, died Sunday night at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Donald R. Sr. and Arletta (Tippett) Brady. Surviving are numerous cousins as well as many friends. Donald was a 1958 graduate of Altoona High School and served in the U.S. Army. In September 2010,...
Clair Leroy Riggleman
Mar 29, 2011
Clair Leroy Riggleman, 85, Martinsburg, died Tuesday morning at Golden LivingCenterHillview. He was born in Tyrone, son of the late Charles Dean and Clarabell (Ewing) Riggleman. He was twice married, first to Fannie McEwen, who preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1989, then to Dolores Vickers on Dec. 27, 1991, in Winchester, Va. Surviving are his wife; eight children: Dona...
Gerald Imler
Mar 26, 2011
Gerald A. Imler, 79, of Altoona, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of Glen C. and Iva B. (Fletcher) Imler. He married the former June Mearkle on Sept. 26, 1993, in Altoona at Grace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife; three daughters: Cathy (Mike) Glashauser, Connie (Pat) Counsman and LeeAnn (Bill) Lightner;...
Edgar P Wilson
Mar 20, 2011
Edgar P. Wilson, 59, of Juniata, died Sunday morning at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William F. and Mary (Kelly) Wilson. Surviving is his daughter, Mandy Jo Wilson, of Lakemont and his fiance', Deb Reed, with whom he resided. He was preceded in death by seven brothers...
John Millender
Mar 19, 2011
John Millender, Sr., 66, of Altoona, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Alexandria, VA, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at home. He was born December 17, 1944, in Wilsonville, Alabama, son of the late Howard and Lorise (Flambo) Millender. John is survived by his former wife, Phyllis C. Currie, two sons-John Millender, Jr., and Kenneth Millender, four grandchildren: John J. Millender,...
Rocco Anthony Misciagna
Mar 12, 2011
Rocco Anthony Misciagna, 79, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Juniata, passed away on Saturday at the home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Gennaro and Guiseppine (Maitino) Misciagna. Surviving are three brothers: Michael of Long Beach, Calif., John of Northfield, Ohio, and Nicholas of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and four sisters: Esther Dorazio and Mary Carnell of...
Betty J Dorrell
Mar 11, 2011
Betty J. (Fry) Dorrell, 56, Altoona, died Friday, March 11, 2011, peacefully at home surrounded by her children and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James R. and Phyllis M. Fry. Surviving are her four children: daughter Erin Wentz, daughter Brianne Weymer and her husband Edwin Jr., a son Jason...
Robert J. Fasick
Mar 11, 2011
Robert J. "Fuzz" Fasick, 89, of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home died Friday at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lewis B. and Mabel (George) Fasick. He was raised by his father and stepmother, Stella Cecelia (Noonan) Fasick, after the death of his mother when he was a child. He...
Mardell Rae Gunsalus
Mar 11, 2011
Mardell Rae Gunsalus, 83, of Bellmeade Manor died Friday at the home. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles L. and Nellie (Wray) Gunsalus. Surviving are two sisters: Norma Knouse and husband, Sheldon, of Altoona, Sue Ann Reading and husband, Gerald, of Hermitage; seven nephews; 12 grandnieces and nephews; and her constant companion, her poodle, Nikki....
Bonnie Jean Smeal
Mar 2, 2011
Bonnie Jean (Lear) Smeal, 61, Altoona, died early Wednesday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Eugene and Geraldine (Hunt) Lear. She married Terry L. Smeal in 1969 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, and he also died March 2, 2011. Surviving are two sons: Christian T. and wife, Amanda, and...