Obituaries
Altoona, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas
Donald F Wright
May 1, 2009
Donald F. Wright, 80, of Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Ernest and Grace (McManical) Wright. He married Doris Rhule on May 17, 1948 in Altoona. He is survived by his wife, Doris, of more that 60 years, one Daughter, Linda Caldwell and her...
Edward J Janosik
Apr 27, 2009
Edward J. Janosik, 82, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Juniata, died Monday at the home. He was born in Juniata, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Seharick) Janosik. Surviving are two sisters, Margaret Panaro of Duncansville, Ann Krupar of Elyria, Ohio. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Joseph, William and Albert and John. He graduated...
Harold Ralph Mallow
Apr 27, 2009
Obit with picture and vets logo Harold Ralph Mallow, 82, of RD 4 Altoona, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Altoona Center for Nursing. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George D. and Esther M. (Burket) Mallow. He married Carolyn R. Clugh on June 17, 1949, in Altoona. Surviving is his wife; three sons: John F. Mallow...
Ethel M McNeal
Apr 22, 2009
Ethel M. McNeal, 81, Altoona, died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Clarence and Fleda (Morgan) McConahy. She married William R. McNeal Aug. 11, 1950, at Greenwood United Methodist Church. He died July 11, 2004. Surviving are two daughters: Lorrie Sellers and husband, Ronald, and Amy Julian and husband, Thad,...
Donna L Davison
Apr 18, 2009
Donna L. Davison 71, Altoona, died Saturday morning at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late John E. and Verna M. (Colby) Stambaugh. She married Leon E. Davison who died August 29, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn M. Singer and husband William of Hollidaysburg, two grandsons,...
Raymond W Lee
Apr 12, 2009
Raymond W. Lee, 81, of Altoona, RD#4, passed away Sunday morning at the Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus after a fall at his residence. He was born in Frugality, Pa, a son of the late Harrison S. and Edith (Dunn) Lee. Along with his parents, Mr. Lee was preceded in death by a sister Iona V. and husband...
James H Vance
Apr 10, 2009
James H. "Bucky" Vance, 86, of Juniata, died Friday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late George Howard "Dougie" Vance and Estella (Shu) Vance. He married Arlene Nale who preceded him in death on July 1, 1980. Surviving is his life companion, Joyce Graham, two sons, John of Newry, James M. (Janet) of...
Barney W Barndollar
Apr 8, 2009
Barney William Barndollar, 68, of Green Avenue Towers, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Campus. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William and Hazel (Hornaday) Barndollar. During his working years he worked at Warnaco. He attended Altoona High School. He was an avid supporter of the Altoona Curve Surviving is one brother,...
Thelma G McLaughlin
Apr 6, 2009
Thelma G. McLaughlin, 91, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, of Augusta, KS, formerly of Altoona, died Monday at Lakepoint Assisted Living Center, Augusta, KS. She was born in Altoona, PA, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Clowie Edna (Isenberg) Skelly. She married George G. McLaughlin October 9, 1937, in Altoona. He died October 15, 1987. Surviving are a...
Fred Thomas LeCrone Jr
Apr 4, 2009
Fred T. LeCrone, Jr, 47, of Altoona, PA, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, after a tragic auto accident in Berkley Springs, W.VA. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Fred T. and Gail L LeCrone, who also passed away in the accident. Surviving are two sisters: Suzanne LeCrone of Altoona and Sharon LeCrone Payne of Bedford, PA and...
Gail Arlene LeCrone
Apr 4, 2009
LeCrone, Gail Arlene Gail Arlene LeCrone, 70, of LeCrone Road, Altoona, died after an automobile accident Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Berkley Springs, W.VA. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard P. "Pat" and Arlene (Carn) Yeager. She married Fred T. LeCrone, Sr., in November, 1960, at Grace United Methodist Church, Altoona, PA. LeCrone, Fred T. Sr....
Fred Thomas LeCrone Sr
Apr 4, 2009
LeCrone, Fred T. Sr. Fred Thomas LeCrone, Sr., 78, of LeCrone Road, Altoona, PA, died Saturday April 4, 2009, after an automobile accident in Berkley Springs, W.VA. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold Edgar and Florence Maude (Thomas) LeCrone. He married Gail Arlene Yeager in November, 1960, at Grace United Methodist Church, Altoona, PA. Surviving are...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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,...