Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Elsie V Woomer
Jan 22, 2010
Elsie V. Woomer, 100, Altoona, died Friday at the Altoona Hospital. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Emanuel Annie (Zook) Horton. She married Andrew G. Woomer November 24, 1926 in Juniata, Altoona, PA. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1997. Surviving are 3 grandsons: Daniel L. Sprankle (Janet), David T. Sprankle and his wife Jonanna,...
Mary A. Inlow
Jan 18, 2010
Mary Agnes Inlow, 89, a resident of Garvey Manor, formerly of Juniata, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 18, 2010, at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born on February 2, 1920, in Mt. Vernon, New York, daughter of the late Benjamin R. and Helen (Wall), Thomas. She married Paul Lester Inlow on December 31,...
Lois A Campbell
Jan 4, 2010
Lois A. Campbell, 72, Altoona, died Monday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Robinson) Tomlinson. She married Francis Campbell Sept. 15, 1955, and he died Nov. 17, 1993. Surviving are a son, Frank of Altoona; two daughters: Lori Robbins and husband, Larry, of Coupon and Loie Ross and husband, Bill, of Bedford;...
Doris J Hoover
Jan 1, 2010
Doris Jean Hoover, of Altoona, died Friday at the Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Wagner)Hoover. Surviving are three aunts: Phyllis Guyer of Altoona; Madeline Martin of Los Angeles, CA, and Thelma Roessing of Glendale, CA; three cousins: Terry Guyer, Rick Guyer, and Shelly McCaffrey, all of Altoona. Miss Hoover...
Chester J Eger Sr.
Dec 31, 2009
Chester J. "Dootie" Eger Sr., 76, Altoona, formerly of Cresson, went to heaven to be with his wife, Barbara, Thursday. He was born in Cambria County, son of the late Seyrellius A. and Ethel (Crane) Eger. Surviving are four children: Chester J. Eger Jr. and wife, Linda, of Altoona, Stephen A. Eger of Altoona, Nancy M. Eger of Altoona and...
Mary A Thomas
Dec 29, 2009
Mary A. Thomas, 66, of Altoona, went to be with the angels, Tuesday after a long five year battle with cancer. She was born in Nanty Glo, a daughter of the late Antoney and Christina (Laughard) Fornari. She married Clarence Thomas who died in September 1996. Surviving are one daughter, Angela Thomas with whom she resided, one son James, two...
Janet C Yon
Dec 24, 2009
Janet C. Yon, 52, of Avalon Road, Juniata Gap, passed on to her dear Lord and Savior on Christmas Eve. She died peacefully at her home after a very brief illness. She was born Janet Bergstrom in Springfield, Mass., a daughter of Oscar Bergstrom and the late Mary "Polly" (Nelmes) Bergstrom. She married her high school sweetheart, Jon C. Yon...
Ernest H. Lauver Sr.
Dec 19, 2009
Ernest H. Lauver, Sr., 71, of Altoona, died Saturday at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William and Hazel Lauver. He married Judith Miller who died March 21, 2003. Surviving are five children: Ernest, Jr., Carol Deeters, Becky Hainley, Bobbie Rowles, all of Altoona and Danell Deyarmin of...
James F Mulhollem
Dec 16, 2009
James F. "Jim" Mulhollem, 77, of Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Hospital. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Lloyd and Mina (Bay) Mulhollem. He married Mary V. Jacobs on December 17, 1955 at 8th Ave. United Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on January 3, 2005. Surviving are two children: Jeffrey J. Mulhollem of State College,...
Adam C. Conrad Sr.
Dec 14, 2009
Adam C. "Carl" Conrad, Sr., 63, of Juniata, died Monday, at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, following an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Francis M. and Grace V. (Imler) Conrad. He was twice married, first to Wanda McCarron, then on November 29, 1986, in Altoona to Faye L. (James) Imler....
William J Baker
Dec 3, 2009
William J. "Bill" Baker, 91, of Altoona, died Thursday evening at his home. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George and Narcissia (Timlin) Baker. He was twice married, first to Mary Jane O'neal who died March 23, 1992, then on January 28, 2002, he married Eleanor Ruth Lane. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Betsy Baker...
Terry B Pfahler
Nov 28, 2009
Terry B. Pfahler, 52, Pinecroft, died Saturday morning at home. He was born in Altoona, son of Melvin S. and Iva M. (Adams) Pfahler. Surviving are his mother of Pinecroft; nine brothers and sisters: Iva Jean Bisignano, Melvin R. Pfahler and John (Mike) Pfahler, all of Altoona, Nancy E. Walker, Roxanne G. Laird and Mark A. Pfahler, all of Pinecroft,...
James V Dickman Sr
Nov 25, 2009
James V. Dickman, Sr, 91, of Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday evening, in Carlisle. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Kelly) Dickman and married Mary Jane Wagner on November 10, 1941, in Altoona. She preceded him in death on December 14, 1998. Surviving are one son, Barry Dickman of Mt....
Nancy S Stine
Nov 18, 2009
Nancy S. Stine, 64, Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Elizabeth (Ellis) Gauntner and the late Lester Gauntner. She married John E. Stine June 18, 1966, in Altoona. Surviving are her mother; her husband of 43 years; two sons: John E. II (Janice) of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Todd...
James W Brunner
Nov 16, 2009
James W. Brunner, 69, Altoona, died Monday morning at his residence. He was born in Bellwood, son of the late Charles W. and Virginia Helen (O'Shey) Brunner. Surviving are five children: David A. (Kelli Jo), Scott A., Mark A. (Kelly), James A. and Dawn A. (Craig); 11 grandchildren: Terri Lee, Rian, Jesse, Megan, Morgan, Matthew, David, Dennisha, Daniel, Tabrina and...
Marjorie E McGee
Nov 15, 2009
Marjorie E. McGee, 94, formerly of Blair Towers and Horner Drive, Altoona, died Sunday at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, after an extended illness. She was born September 30, 1915, in Juniata, a daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia (Price) Williams. She married Kenneth McGee on March 28, 1936, in Hagerstown, MD. He died December 12, 1988. Marjorie is...
Dorothy E Jackson
Nov 14, 2009
Dorothy E. (Davis) Jackson, 88, longtime resident of Berea, Ohio, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. She was born in Bellwood and married the late Paul L. Jackson. She was the mother of the Rev. Patricia Jefferis (Franklin), Nancy Zolondek and Dr. Richard Jackson (Dr. Susan); grandmother of Melanie Bowling, Stephanie Miles, Allen and Amy Zolondek and Hannah and Nathaniel Jackson;...
Darrell Lee Grace
Nov 9, 2009
Darrell Lee "D.D." Grace Sr., 75, Altoona, died Monday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Inzy and Elsie (Donaldson) Grace. He married Shirley Swanger Oct. 8, 1955. Surviving are his wife; two sons: Darrell L. Jr. and wife, Lisa, and Donald Scott Sr. and wife, Rae, all of...
Mary F Long
Nov 4, 2009
Mary F. "Junie" Long, 86, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Ralph and Edna (Piper) Burkholder. She married Thomas Richard "Dick" Long Feb. 19, 1953, in Cumberland, Md., and he died in March 2009. Junie was a graduate of Altoona High School. She was a homemaker and...
Janet R Wenrich
Nov 3, 2009
Janet R. Wenrich, 76, IDA Tower, formerly of Green Avenue Tower and 514 10th Ave., Juniata, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Ruth E. Mateer and stepfather Harry C. Mateer. Surviving are a sister, Maxine Johnson;...