Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Richard Glenn Akins
Nov 14, 2010
Richard Glenn "Dick" Akins, 90, Greenwood, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at Valley View Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Roy and Eleanor (Henchey) Akins. He married Josephine L. Colyer on July 1, 1950, and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2002. Surviving are a brother, Robert Akins of Altoona; and two sisters-in-law: Linda...
Donald E Finochio
Nov 13, 2010
Donald E. Finochio, 79, Juniata, died Saturday, November 13, 2010, at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center. He was born on December 23, 1930, in Altoona, son of the late James and Edith (Pompa) Finochio. Surviving are his daughter Vienna Finochio of Deland, FL; two sisters: Joan Iaia and husband Leo of Altoona, Frances Wagner of Crown Point, IN;...
Martha J Blocher
Nov 11, 2010
Blocher, Martha J. "Jean" 8-27-1924-----11-11-2010 Martha J. "Jean" Blocher, 86, of Golden Living Center, Hillview, died Thursday afternoon at the home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the lateKeagy C. and Meda M. (Robb) Replogle. She married Emil A. Blocher on February 18, 1947, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1991. Surviving are three children:...
Rosie M Port
Nov 3, 2010
Rosie M. Port Sept. 17, 1921 - Nov. 3, 2010 Rosie M. Port, 89, Autumn Estate, Duncansville, formerly of Juniata, died Wednesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Wingard) Yon. She married the late Charles W. Port Sr. Surviving are 10 children: Pearl, Connie Zimmerman, Donna Pospisal, Grace Miller, John, Richard, Benny Sr., Dave Sr., Frank...
Stephen M. (Mike) Grum Jr.
Oct 30, 2010
Stephen Michael "Mike" Grum Jr., 64, Altoona, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Stephen Michael Sr. and Zella Althea (Buchanan) Grum. He married Sharon Biddle on Dec. 19, 1987. Surviving are his wife; five children: Penny Bush and husband, Kevin, of Altoona and their children, Patrick and Matthew, Stephanie Upstill of Greensburg...
Darryl W Hoover
Oct 29, 2010
Darryl W. Hoover, 68, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Ralph D. and Mary V. (Michelena) Hoover. He is survived by his mother of Altoona; nephews Clint A. Carothers and wife, Tracy, of Tyrone and Randy S. Carothers of Altoona; and a niece, Cheryl...
James C Allen
Oct 29, 2010
James C. Allen, 72, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Friday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Middlesburg, Pa., son of the late Carland and Ruth (Bartlett) Allen. He married Phyllis Harris on July 4, 1959. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis, of Altoona; a daughter, Sharon Hunter...
James E. Shay Jr.
Oct 27, 2010
James E. Shay Jr., 49, Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of Martha (Light) Shay and the late James E. Shay Sr. Surviving are his mother of Altoona; his fiancee, Peggie Keim, of Youngstown; two brothers: Mark and wife, Susan, of Hollidaysburg and Richard and wife, Frances, of...
John E Minielli III
Oct 25, 2010
John E. Minielli III, 50, Baltimore, died Monday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of John E. Minielli Jr. and Jeanne (Fowler) Bryant. Surviving are his parents; his stepfather, John Bryant, of Altoona; five children: Crystal Hite-Ellis of Baltimore, Stephanie of Lock Haven, Brad of Roaring Spring and Shawna and Joshua, both of Baltimore; two grandchildren:...
Warren J Miller
Oct 20, 2010
Miller, Warren J February 5, 1956-----October 20, 2010 Warren J. Miller, 54, guest of Valley View Home, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Kenneth L. and Audrey V. (Emes) Miller. Survivng are his siblings: Susan L. Miller of Altoona, Charles L. Miller (Rhonda) of Altoona, Milton M....
Guy E Miller
Oct 17, 2010
Guy E. Skip' Miller Aug. 27, 1941 - Oct. 17, 2010 October 19, 2010 Guy E. "Skip" Miller, 69, Altoona, entered into the arms of his loving Savior Sunday after an extended battle with heart and kidney disease. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Durrell E. and Evelyn C. (Braniff) Miller. Surviving are his wife of 48...
Mae G Long
Oct 15, 2010
Mae G. Long Aug. 8, 1912 - Oct. 15, 2010 October 17, 2010 Mae G. Long, 98, a resident at Garvey Manor for eight years, passed away on Friday at the home. She was born in Patton, daughter of the late Rose (Rhoa) and William Gauntner. She wed Herman A. Long on Nov. 27, 1930, at St. Thomas Catholic Church...
Madeline H. Zillinger
Oct 10, 2010
Madeline H. Zillinger, 85, of Altoona, died Sunday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Eugene and Grace (McManigal) Wright. She married John W. Zillinger on October 16, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He died July 5, 1998. Mrs. Zillinger is survived by a son, Scott M., of Altoona; two...
Norman C. Hoffman
Oct 10, 2010
Norman C. Hoffman, 101, Elmcroft of Altoona, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday at Elmcroft. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Samuel G. and Lydie B. (Glunt) Hoffman. He married Violet D. Moist in 1927 in Cumberland, Md., and she died Feb. 10, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Doris Falk of Altoona and Marilyn Behers of Albany, N.Y.;...
Lois M Long
Oct 8, 2010
Lois M. Long, 81, of Altoona, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Born in Altoona, daughter of the late Samuel Beichler and Dorothy Walker Beichler. She married Harry A. Long, Jr., on December 27, 1949 in Altoona at Grace Methodist Church by Rev. Gunder and he...
Bruce Oeffinger
Oct 7, 2010
C. Bruce Oeffinger, 90, of Altoona, died Thursday morning at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Grace (Miller) Oeffinger. He married L. Jane (Putman) Oeffinger on May 5, 1946. She died December 5, 1967. Surviving are four children: Thomas R. of Reading, Cheryl K. Adkinson of West Chester, David B. of Baltimore and...
John M Schultz
Oct 5, 2010
Schultz, John M. "Jack" August 21, 1924-----October 5, 2010 John M. Schultz, 86, Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at the home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Helen (Bonner) Schultz. Surviving are his daughter Mary Ann Daniels ,of Duncansville, a granddaughter Nicole D. Sproul and husband Craig of Duncansville, numerous great...