Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

Donald F Wright

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...