Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

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

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...

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;...

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...

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...

Alma Lower

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,...

Ernest Csato

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,...

Madeline Carles

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...

Marylou Hann

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:...

Cindy S Stevens

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.

Minerva L Thompson

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

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

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

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

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,...