Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Mildred B Mauk
Jul 13, 2010
Mildred B. Mauk September 30, 1915 -- July 13, 2010 Mildred B. Mauk, 94, a resident of the Presbyterian Village, Hollidaysburg, formerly of 714 Broadway, Juniata, died Tuesday morning at the home. She was born in Martinsburg, Pa, a daughter of the late S. Bruce and Gertrude (Claar) Beegle. She married J. Preston Mauk on December 31, 1941, in Portsmouth,...
Elizabeth V Gauntner
Jul 12, 2010
Elizabeth Velma "Betty" Gauntner, 84, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Juniata, died Monday. She was born in Barnesboro, daughter of John and Sara (Allen) Ellis. She married Lester A. Gauntner May 9, 1942, in Winchester, Va., and he died Feb. 6, 2006. Surviving are four children: Fred and wife, Janet, and Lu Anne Beers and husband, Chuck, all...
Judith L Jasper
Jul 2, 2010
Judith L. Jasper March 13, 1955 - July 2, 2010 July 8, 2010 Save | Judith L. Jasper, 55, Altoona, died Friday morning at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Velma (Bickley) Rankin. She married Webb Jasper at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, Altoona, and he died Aug. 5, 2005. Surviving...
Lorraine E. Mauk
Jun 18, 2010
Lorraine E. Mauk, 87, formerly of Wehnwood, Altoona, died Friday morning in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born in Erie, PA a daughter of the late Frederick and Edith (Ott) Snyder. She married Robert Paul Mauk on November 16, 1948, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1990. Surviving are two sons, Alan Robert Mauk of Alexandria, VA,...
Grace Eisenhart Hostetler
Jun 13, 2010
Grace Kathryn Eisenhart Hostetler September 7, 1917 -- June 13, 2010 Grace Kathryn Eisenhart Hostetler, 92, formerly of 1003 East Walton Avenue, died Sunday at Valley View home. She was born in Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Chester and Blanche Heffner and was twice married, first in 1934 to Benjamin Eisenhart, who died April 24, 1976, then on June...
Franklin G Wilt
Jun 12, 2010
Franklin G. Wilt, 47, of Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Valley View Home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late David A. and Helen E. (Harshberger) Wilt. Surviving are two sons, Brian Boyer of Canton, OH, Franklin G. Wilt, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA; three sisters, Vergie (Franklin) Shannon, Jeanette Brown, and Elaine (James) Fayson all...
Shirley A Riley
Jun 12, 2010
Shirley A. Riley, 89, of Altoona, died Friday morning at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles E. and Sedena (Smith) Moore. She married William H. Riley, Sr. February 28, 1942, in Altoona. He preceded her in death November 15, 1987. Surviving are three children: a daughter Patricia Margaret Brumbaugh, a son William H. Riley, Jr.,...
Esther G Byrne
May 19, 2010
The faith of Esther G. Byrne became sight on Wednesday as she was ushered to her heavenly home by the Great Shepherd of the sheep, the LORD Jesus Christ. Esther G. Byrne, 95, of Altoona, formerly of Sinking Valley, was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide (Sciarrillo) Fasano. She married Charlie H. Byrne in Winchester, VA,...
George Ratchford
May 18, 2010
George A. Ratchford, 74, of East Freedom, died Tuesday morning at his home. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Philip Ralph and Genevieve (Angus) Ratchford. He married Doris Walter July 15, 1973, in Gallitzin. She preceded him in death in November, 2004. Surviving are his son Allen Ratchford of Ebensburg, a step-daughter Jacquelyn Forsht and husband Bill...
Judith L Geist
Apr 27, 2010
Judith L. Geist, 69, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at her home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William and F. Marie(Bennett) Shingle. She married Milton B. "Dutch" Geist July 27, 1957 in Winchester, VA. She is survived by her husband Dutch; three children: a daughter Lee Ann Geist of Altoona, two sons: Richard Geist of Altoona...
Lilith Faye Hutchison
Apr 6, 2010
Lilith F. "DeDe" "Spark" Hutchison, 90, Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Juniata, died Tuesday. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Yock and Mae (Keith) Dedea. She married William G. Hutchison Oct. 17, 1936, in Winchester, Va., and he died Dec. 1, 1996. Surviving are two daughters: Donna L. Beatty and husband, Robert, of Emmaus and Carol...
Steven M. Park
Apr 3, 2010
Steven M. "Pops" Park, 59, of Altoona, died Saturday at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, a son of the Sara Geanne (Brickely) Park and the late Norman G. Park. He married Sandra M. Charles on April 3, 1987, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife Sandra Charles Park of 23years, six children, Jeremy J....
Shirley Mowery
Apr 1, 2010
Shirley L. Mowery, 77, of Altoona died Thursday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Elmer H. and Nova F. (Fleming) Bookhamer. She married Elvin L. Mowery on Nov. 21, 1951, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Sharon N. Goodman and husband,...
Bernice L. Davis
Mar 24, 2010
Bernice L. Davis, 84, Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin, Pa., formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at Somerset Hospital. She was born in Karthaus, Clearfield County, daughter of Howard M. and Cora O. (Gaines) Moore. She married Matthew W. Davis, and he died May 1, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Carol L. of Altoona; two sons: Melvin J. of Friedens and...
Virginia I. McCoy
Mar 23, 2010
Virginia I. McCoy, 85, of Valley View Home, formerly of Ashville and Buckhorn, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. Virginia was born in Juniata, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Anna (Bryson) Mangus. She was twice married, first to Orville Mann who was killed in action August 1942 during World War 2, then...
Raymond C. Lauver
Mar 22, 2010
Lauver, Raymond C. July 20, 1915-----March 22, 2010OBIT and PICTURE and VETS LOGO Raymond, C. Lauver, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Altoona, the son of Carl Lehman Lauver and Mary Catherine Chilcoat. He was raised in the home of Edwin T. and mary Catherine (Chilcoat) Burtnett....
John A. Clair, Jr.
Mar 22, 2010
John A. Clair, Jr., of Altoona, died Monday, March 22, 2010 at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John A. and Ella C. (Thomas) Clair. Surviving are his wife Barbara; a brother Ron L. Clair of Orlando, FL., a sister Mary Ann Beers of Fallentimber; two children: Ella Coble and Johnna Williams; four step-children: Ronda...