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Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Albert W Ebersole

Albert W Ebersole

Mar 18, 2009

Albert W. Ebersole, 94, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John L. and Olive L. (McGregor) Ebersole. He married Madeline E. Miller February 5, 1931, in Altoona. She preceded him in death in 2004. Surviving are his son and daughter: son William A. Ebersole and his wife Barbara of Spring...

Thomas R Long

Thomas R Long

Mar 18, 2009

Long, Thomas RichardJuly 1, 1921-----March 18, 2009 Thomas Richard Long, 87, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, and married Mary S. Burkholder, who survives him. Thomas retired as a movement director at the PRR after many years of service. He was a graduate of Altoona High School, and enjoyed traveling. Friends will be received...

Emma M Rung

Emma M Rung

Mar 18, 2009

Emma M. Rung, 82, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Hospital. She was born in Warriors Mark, PA, daughter of the late Roy E. and Edna M (Shank) Peterson. She married Wilbur K. Rung August 9, 1950, in Spruce Creek, PA. He preceded her in death April 1, 1989. Emma is survived by two sons: Leroy Rung and his wife...

Ethel Jane Schorner

Ethel Jane Schorner

Mar 17, 2009

Ethel J. Schorner, 86, of Altoona, died Tuesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Robert and Annie (Mingle) Rigg. She married Adam Schorner March 3, 1951, in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death August 29, 1988. Surviving is a son Edward Schorner and his wife Diane of Lititz,...

Myron M Lehman

Myron M Lehman

Mar 9, 2009

Myron "Mike" M. Lehman, 67, of Altoona, died Monday morning at the Altoona Van Zandt VA Medical Center. He was born in Amaranth, PA, a son of the late Jack and Mildred Lehman. He married Judith L. Pfahler on November 23, 1963. Mike is survived by his wife Judith, four children, Diane Campbell in California, Michelle Thompson of Juniata, Laura...

Pastor John H Erickson

Pastor John H Erickson

Feb 27, 2009

Pastor John H. Erickson, Sr., 67, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Arthur and Ella May (Richards) Erickson. He married Betty Jane Claar, who preceded him in death May 2, 1993. Surviving are nine children, John Jr., and wife Melissa of Altoona,...

Violet E Suckling

Violet E Suckling

Feb 24, 2009

Violet E. Sucking, 91, of Valley View Home, formerly of Blair Tower, died Tuesday morning at the home. She was born in Roaring Spring, a daughter of the late James H. and Lillian R. (Kephart) Gray. Surviving are a daughter, Corky Rouzer, of Juniata Gap; 3 grandchildren, Robert Rouzer, Vicki Cotter, and Michelle Rouzer; 7 great grandchildren; 7 great great...

Kenneth Duane Baker

Kenneth Duane Baker

Feb 23, 2009

Kenneth Duane Baker, 69, of 138 East Maple Avenue, died Monday, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born in Bellwood, a son of the late Cleo and Mary (Locke) Baker. He married Helen J McCaulley who survives along with daughter Lisa Boyd of Etters, 2 sons, Bryan and Kenneth Duane, both of Altoona, 7 grandchildren, Justin, Kristi, Chelsea, Tazere,...

Natalie Keller Maier

Natalie Keller Maier

Feb 22, 2009

Natalie Keller Maier, 82, of Glendale YearRound in Flinton, formerly of Juniata Gap Road, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning, February 22. Natalie was born on April 15, 1926 in Johnstown, PA, the daughter of Frank and Jessie (Lehman) Keller. She was preceded in death by Ted, her husband of fifty-five years. She is survived by...

Ann E Haulman

Ann E Haulman

Feb 14, 2009

Ann E. (Betty) Haulman February 8, 1919 -- February 14, 2009 Ann E. (Betty) Haulman, 90, of Station Square, Altoona, died Saturday at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Charles M. and Viola E. (Hagan) Marshall. She Married Harry J. Haulman at St. Marks Catholic Church in September of...

Patricia L Carey

Patricia L Carey

Feb 9, 2009

Patricia L. (Pat) Carey February 9, 1931 -- February 9, 2009 Patricia L. (Pat) Carey, 78, of Altoona, died Monday evening at her home following an extended She was born in Logan Township and raised by her late grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Hiram Wilkins. She married Michael J. Carey, Jr. on August 20, 1949, in Patchogue, (Port Jefferson) New York....

Marjorie E Probst

Marjorie E Probst

Feb 8, 2009

Marjorie E.(Mookie) Probst August 10, 1932 -- February 8, 2009 Marjorie E.(Mookie) Probst, 76, a guest at Valley View Home, formerly of 2906 9th Street, Altoona, died Sunday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus following an extended illness. She was born in Altoona a daughter of the late Walter Palmer Dunn and Edna (Smith) Dunn. She married...

Orville John Moyer

Orville John Moyer

Feb 5, 2009

Orville John Moyer December 15, 1921 -- February 5, 2009 Orville John Moyer, 87, of Bailey Road, Middletown, CT, husband of the late Alma (Bookhamer) Moyer, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, CT. He was born in Pinecroft, the son of the late Sylvester and Lucy (Foster) Moyer. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Pratt...

George W McCallen, Sr.

George W McCallen, Sr.

Feb 5, 2009

George W. McCallen, Sr., 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, of 406 North Sixth Avenue, born 2/29/1916 in Akron, Ohio to Edward Richard Bernard McCallen and Daisey Maud (Moore) McCallen, died February 5, 2009 at Altoona Regional Hospital, Altoona Campus. He is survived by his wife, Lavada (Over) McCallen; two daughters, Shirley M. Dunn (Robert) of Eldersburg, MD;...

Mark A Kilmer

Mark A Kilmer

Feb 4, 2009

Mark A. Kilmer, 44, of Altoona, died Wednesday evening at 10:16 p.m., at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. He was born in Roaring Spring, a son of Michael L. and Judith A. (Clinich) Kilmer. He married Diane G. Leva December 28, 2002. Mark is survived by his spouse, Diane; his father, Michael; brother, David M. Kilmer; and his...

Donald E. Carnell, Sr.

Donald E. Carnell, Sr.

Jan 29, 2009

Donald E. Carnell, Sr. January 6, 1919 -- January 29, 2009 Donald E. Carnell, Sr., 90, of Altoona, passed away on Thursday at the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona son of the late William Carnell and Helen Carnell Benner. He married Mary C. Misciagna on August 11, 1945. Mr. Carnell is survived by his wife: daughter,...

M. Gean Markley

M. Gean Markley

Jan 28, 2009

M. Gean Markley M. Gean Markley, age 79, of Jackson, Wyoming, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at home after a long illness. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Altoona, PA and was the daughter of the later John and Margaret Reekie. Gean was a retired Registered Nurse having received her nursing training from Bryn Mawr hospital (PA) and...

Tammy A Shaw

Tammy A Shaw

Jan 27, 2009

Tammy A. Shaw, 40, of Bellwood, died Tuesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Robert and Rosella (Samuels) Haigh. She married Richard Wayne Shaw, Jr., on April 13, 1991, in Altoona. Surviving is her husband Richard; two sons: Buddy Shaw and Jordan Shaw; one brother Michael Haigh, two sisters: Tina Stahl...

Robert J David

Robert J David

Jan 16, 2009

Robert J. "Bob" David, 73, of Altoona, went home with his Heavenly Father Friday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Clair and Mary David. He married Mary J. Bott on March 6, 1958, in Altoona, PA. Surviving is his wife Mary of over 50 years; five daughters: Barbara Moyer...

Robert Oren Brandt

Robert Oren Brandt

Jan 13, 2009

Robert Oren Brandt, 79, Grant Avenue, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. He had suffered from Parkinson's disease for 10 years. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Josiah D. "Jess" and Margaret M. (Hammer) Brandt. He married Nancy A. Barnard June 20, 1953, and she died Jan. 23, 2007. Surviving...

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