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ANDREW F. FREDERICK
Nov 29, 2017
Andrew F. Frederick, 82, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at UPMC Altoona.
Andrew born in Hollidaysburg, the son of the late George and Gertrude (Weaver) Frederick. His wife, Joan M. Ruckinger, whom he married on July 16, 1958 at Altoona, Pa, she preceded him in death on November 7, 2011. Survived by one daughter: Christina M. (James) Kephart, one son:...
DONALD E. KAUFFMAN
Nov 27, 2017
Donald E. Kauffman
July 30, 1941 - November 27, 2017
Donald E. Kauffman, 76, Martinsburg, passed away at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Roaring Spring Monday evening.
Donald was born in Altoona, son of the late Florine (Kauffman) Benton and stepfather Donald Benton. He was first married to Charlotte (Shoeman) Kauffman, and then on July 31, 2004 he married Vivian Cox.
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MARGARET 'PEG' L. BUMBERGER
Nov 19, 2017
Margaret L. “Peg” Bumberger, 82, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Margaret L. Frederick. On Aug. 9, 1952, she married Otto Frank Bumberger who preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 2009.
Surviving are three daughters: Susan C. (Ronald) Gorsuch of Alexandria, Judy A. (Dennis) Mainhart of Portage...
CYNTHIA 'CINDY' L. CLERKIN
Nov 13, 2017
Cynthia L. ‘Cindy’ Clerkin, 64, of Altoona, died at Maybrook Hills Health And Rehabilitation center, after a brief illness..
Cindy was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William E. and Joan C. (Phillips) Elvey.
Survived by two sisters: Pamela Jo McElheny and Tonya Walker and husband Tim, two brothers: Michael and wife Dottie and Scott and wife Judy,...
VANESSA G. BURR
Nov 4, 2017
Vanessa G. Burr, 63, formerly of Altoona, went to be with the Lord, Saturday after a brief illness.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of George E. and Marlene (Watson) Harris Sr. On Aug. 26, 1972, Vanessa married Michael J. Burr, her high school sweetheart. They recently celebrated 45 years of a blessed marriage.
Surviving are her husband,...
GENE R. KYLE
Oct 10, 2017
Gene R. Kyle, 81, Altoona passed away Tuesday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leslie Harold and Eileen Matilda (Byrne) Kyle.
Surviving are a daughter, Sherry; a son, Clinton H., and wife, Bonnie; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Dona “Sue” Byrne; and a brother, Gary.
He was preceded in...
PATRICK A. SETTLEMYER, Sr.
Oct 9, 2017
Patrick A. Settlemyer Sr., 64, Altoona, died Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Clarence V. and Pauline (Conrad) Settlemyer.
Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Askew; two sons: Andrew T. Settlemyer and Patrick Settlemyer Jr.; three brothers: Raymond, Ronald and George; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his companion, Karen Wilinski.
He was preceded...
HELEN T. SETTLEMYER
Sep 22, 2017
Helen T. Settlemyer, 57, Altoona, passed away at her residence after extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence V. and Pauline (Conrad) Settlemyer. Surviving are a daughter, Kayla Nina; two sons: David Stevens and Adamec Stevens; five grandchildren, Teresa, Keera, Teonna, Noah and Hayden; and four brothers: Raymond, Ronald, Patrick and George. She was preceded...
ANNA M. CHONKO
Sep 14, 2017
Anna M. Chonko, 98, Altoona, passed into the arms of our Lord and joined her husband, Andrew, in eternal peace on Thursday evening at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg after an extensive battle with dementia.
She was born in Glen White, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Guza) Mishock. On June 11, 1955, she married Andrew Chonko, and he preceded...
ROSE MARIE L. CALLIS
Sep 12, 2017
Rose Marie L. Callis, 90, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Clarence A. and Pauline C. (Tomlinson) Lockard. On Dec. 26, 1952, she married John W. Callis, and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1990.
Surviving are two daughters: Anlee Auker and husband,...
NORMAN 'RED' 'JR.' C. DRENNING
Sep 2, 2017
Norman C. “Red” “Jr.” Drenning Jr., 88, Altoona, was called home to our Lord Saturday at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born in Bellefonte, son of the late Norman and Helen (Gailey) Drenning. He married Darlene (Wilkins) on June 28, 1952, at Mardorf United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years; his four children, who carry on...
JOY ANN BIEM-PHILLIPS
Aug 28, 2017
Joy A. Biem-Phillips, 65, Altoona, passed away Monday at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of Beatrice J. (Youtzy) and the late Kermit G. Seaberg.
Surviving are two sons: Mark Allen Biem and fiancee, Katie Grossman, of Altoona, and Brian Joseph Biem and wife, Colleen, of Tyrone; a grandson, Alexander Biem of Tyrone; her mother; a sister, Karen...
SUSAN CHATHAMS
Aug 18, 2017
Susan M. Chathams, 62, of Flinton passed away Friday morning at her residence.
Susan was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Richard and Joanne (Schmeltzer) Royer. She married John T. Chathams on September 16, 1972 in Altoona,;Survived by her husband John: three sons: John Chathams Jr., Robert Chathams both of Altoona and Forrest Chathams of Ebensburg, 6 grandchildren.
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LUCY M. GRIMME
Aug 16, 2017
Lucy M. Grimme, 91, Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in New York, N.Y., daughter of the late John B. and Lily (Medinsky) Jorkasky. On July 3, 1946, she married Robert C. Grimme in Altoona, who preceded her in death on June 2, 1985.
Surviving are two daughters: Michaelene Miles (Wayne) of Lodi,...
JACK ROLAND INGHAM
Aug 3, 2017
Jack R. Ingham, 97, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening at Garvey Manor. He was born in Clearfield, son of the late William and Helen (Craw) Ingham. He married Patricia Morgan on June 14, 1943. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2015. Surviving is a daughter, Sherry Buck, and husband Daniel; two grandchildren, Erin Buck and Adam (Sarah) Buck;...
BARBARA A. MCCREERY
Jul 29, 2017
Barbara A. McCreery, 83, Altoona, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Kenney) Leighty. She married Joseph W. McCreery Sr. on Oct. 12, 1955, in Winchester, Va. He preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 1962.
Surviving are two sons: Joseph W. Jr., with whom she resided,...
MAURICE 'MOREY' P. NAZARUK
Jul 19, 2017
Maurice P. “Morey” Nazaruk, 86, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Philip and the late Anna (Stasiuk) Nazaruk. On July 16, 1955, he married Vera Holowecky at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ramey.
Surviving are his wife, Vera: two daughters: Nadia Nazaruk-Lowe of...
ELWOOD 'SCOTTY' LOUIS SCOTT
Jun 24, 2017
Elwood Louis “Scotty” Scott, 74, Altoona, passed away Saturday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Earl Erickson and Cleona A. Scott. He married Jolene M. Brumbaugh on March 9, 2002, in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Barry (Mildred); four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two sisters: Darla (Mark) Witmer and Mary Laney; and his...
MARY E. JOHNSON
May 28, 2017
Mary E. Johnson, 98, Altoona, passed away Sunday at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Martinsburg, daughter of the late George E. and Ruth Etta (Keasey) Fisher. She married Ben C. Johnson on June 28, 1937, in Altoona. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2001.
Surviving are two daughters: Shirley A. Brode and Cynthia...
THERESA C. KENNEDY
May 26, 2017
Theresa C. Kennedy, 89, was taken to Glory on Friday while her family sang her "Amazing Grace."
She was born in Ashville, one of 13 children of the late Felix and Goldie Agnes Dougherty. On Feb. 18, 1950, she married Sheldon Kennedy at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are her husband of 67 years; six children: Harry,...
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