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Alma Lower
Jan 6, 2009
ALMA B. LOWER May 23, 1925 January 6, 2009 Alma B. Lower, 83, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at her home. She was born in Lock Haven, a daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Schach) Dessenberger. She married David P. Lower February 1, 1945, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, David; a son, Michael in Florida,...
Madeline Carles
Jan 5, 2009
MADELINE L. CARLES July 12, 1910 January 5, 2009 Madeline L. Carles, 98, of Altoona, died Monday, at Beverly Healthcare-Hillview. She was born in Tyrone, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Dry) Denny. She married Philip Carles who died December 21, 2001. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Conrad, of Seven Springs, and many nieces and nephews. Friends will...
Ernest Csato
Jan 5, 2009
Ernest Csato, 89, of Altoona, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Trenton, NJ, a son of the late Matthias and Helen (Kratchwich) Csato. He met Lillian Frederick while at Bible School in Philadelphia and they were married March 2, 1952, at Central Baptist Church,...
Cindy S Stevens
Jan 4, 2009
Cindy S. Stevens, 55, of Altoona, died Sunday at Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank L. and Mary L. (Blair) Morgan. She married Hobert (Hobie) Stevens, who survives her. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Marylou Hann
Jan 4, 2009
Marylou Hann, 66, of Altoona, died Sunday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Alfred and Annabelle (Merritts) Wombacher. Surviving are 4 children: a son Mark Hann, a daughter Brenda Zimmerman, a son Terry Hann, and a daughter Judy Hann; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandhchildren; 7 step-children; 11 step-grandchildren; 3 brothers:...
Minerva L Thompson
Jan 2, 2009
Minerva L. Thompson, 84, of Juniata, died Friday evening at her home. She was born in Williamsburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Burris) Farringer. She married Larue (Larry) E. Thompson on August 13, 1955 at Rock Hill Furnace. He preceded her in death onApril 5, 1997. She retired as a personal buyer at Valley View Home. Mrs....
Harry L Blazier
Jan 2, 2009
Blazier, Harry L.OBIT with PICTURE and VETS LOGO 12-13-1927-----1-2-09 Harry L. Blazier, 81, of Antis Township, died Friday evening at his home. He was born in Greenwood, son of the late Charles F. and Goldie M. (Nearhoof) Blazier. He married Patricia L. Lenker on August 10, 1951, in Cumberland, MD. Surviving are his wife Patricia of 57 years; four children:...
Ada Summers
Dec 30, 2008
Summers, Ada G. -obituary for Wednesday's paper: Ada G. Summers September 18, 1914 -- December 30, 2008 Ada G. Summers, 94, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Ludwig and Jesse (Bryant) Rauchle. She married Hazen L. Summers who preceded her in death on...
Harry Warren. Cunningham Sr
Dec 19, 2008
Harry Warren Cunningham, Sr. September 5, 1921 - December 19, 2008 Harry Warren Cunningham, Sr., of Sinking Valley, died Friday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus following an extended illness. He was born in Catharine Twp, Blair Co., a son of the late Harry and Margaret (McManamy) Cunningham. He married Minerva M Christofic on December 18, 1939,...
Charlotte Lostlagia
Dec 12, 2008
Charlotte Lostaglia, 49, of Altoona, died Friday, December 12, 2008, at her home. She was born in January 1, 1959, in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles D. and Irean M. (Weatherwalk) Rodgers. She married Mitchell Lostaglia November 15, 2005. Charlotte is survived by her husband Mitchell; her daughter Angel Buckman of Ebensburg, her grandson Caleb; 3 brothers: Chuck, Earl,...
Delores M Gilbert
Dec 11, 2008
Dolores M. "Dee" Gilbert August 28, 1940 -- December 11, 2008 Dolores M. "Dee" Gilbert, Altoona, passed away Thursday, at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Peters) Himes. She married Derwin D. Gilbert, Jr. on January 4, 1958, in Winchester, Virginia. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband...
Francis Eugene Mowery
Dec 10, 2008
Francis Eugene Mowery December 23, 1944 -- December 10, 2008 Francis Eugene Mowery, 63, of East Freedom, entered into God's presence on Wednesday at his home. Gene was born December 23, 1944 in Altoona, son of the late Clarence and Anna Riggleman Mowery. He married Sue (Diane Turnbaugh) on September 27, 1969. Surviving are his wife, son Fredrick, daughter Debra,...
Kathryn S Rine
Dec 6, 2008
Rine, Kathryn S. 4-13-191412-6-2008 Kathryn S. Rine, 94, formally of Elizabethtown, entered her Lord's presence at Tyrone Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Elizabethtown, daughter of the late Hiram and Mary Shearer. She married the late John Rine February 12, 1944, in Manchester, PA Surviving are two daughters: Judith and husband Paul of Sinking Valley; Barbara, of...
Nancy M Lindemann
Dec 4, 2008
Nancy M. Lindemann,, 52, of Altoona, died Thursday at Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Richard and Edna (Maloney) Knipple. She married William A. Lindemann, who survives her. Nancy's family will always cherish her memory. She was the loving mother of her son Rodger and his wife Melissa, her daughter Christine (departed), her daughter Dawn...
Wilford M McConnell
Dec 3, 2008
Feb. 20, 1923 - Dec. 3, 2008 Wilford M. "Mack" McConnell, 85, Minerva, Ohio, formerly of Altoona RD, died Wednesday in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Christopher and Fannie (James) McConnell. Mack married Pauline Taylor June 7, 1942, in Altoona. Surviving are his spouse of 66 years, Pauline; a son, Merrill, spouse of Kathleen,...
Mary Pearce Zetler
Nov 10, 2008
Mary Pearce Zetler, 95, of Altoona, PA, died at home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William F. and Mary R. (Salkeld) Pearce. She married Paul A. Zetler September 29, 1939. He preceded her in death June 21, 1954. Mary is survived by her son P. Alan Zetler, Jr. (Beth) of Newry; four...
Charles T Musselman Sr
Nov 9, 2008
Charles T. Musselman, Sr., 85, of 801 East Atlantic Avenue, died early Sunday morning at the Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Claysburg, a son of the late Joseph Samuel and Martha Ruth (Delozier) Musselman. He married Violet Jane Oakley on April 13, 1945 at Woodbury Church of the Brethren. She died October 30, 2001, Mr. Musselman...
Rebecca Ann Amrhein
Nov 6, 2008
Rebecca Ann Amrhein, 38, of Altoona, died Thursday, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Allen D. Amrhein (deceased) and Connie L (Harker) Bigley. Surviving are her mother Connie of Kane, Pa; one brother Andrew Amrhein of Altoona; and Aunt Florence Morrison of Duncansville; two step-brothers: Jerry Bigley and his wife Dawn and Steve Bigley and his...
Virginia Rae Grim
Nov 2, 2008
Virginia R. Grim, 87, of the Veterans Home in Hollidaysburg, died Sunday at the home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Christian Baish and Gertrude Wyoming (Haines) Green. She married William E. Grim September 26, 1938, in Upper Marlboro, MD. He preceded her in death in January, 1987. Surviving are four children: one son William Grim, Jr.,...
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