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ALICE M. WINRICK
Nov 15, 2016
Alice M. Winrick 77, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip and Florence ( McGregor) Chirdon. On April 29, 1955, she married Frank Winrick at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1998.
Surviving are seven daughters: Dolores...
ANNA MARIE SHURA
Nov 14, 2016
Anna Marie Shura, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Babiak) Nebelski. On May 29, 1976, she married Stanley E. Shura at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona.
Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Julia M.; a son, David S.; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and...
GENEVIEVE HELEN MUSTO
Nov 14, 2016
Genevieve Helen Musto, 98, formerly of 320 Pleasant Valley Blvd., passed away Monday morning at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Mark and Victoria (Kwolek) Cecula. On Nov. 16, 1940, she married Michael Musto in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1976.
Surviving are a sister, Sophie Klein; four...
CLARA LYNN SHANNON
Oct 28, 2016
Clara Lynn Shannon, 84, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday at her residence.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Ellen Loretta (McDermitt) Freed. On Dec. 12, 1949, she married the love of her life, Melvin “John” Shannon, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2005 after celebrating 57 years together.
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JOANNA J. TETANICH
Oct 14, 2016
Joanna J. Tetanich, 84, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing.
She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Joseph J and Sophie (Boychew) Adamczyk. On May 26, 1956, she married Paul Tetanich at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 1998.
Surviving are two daughters: Lisa A. Peters...
CHARLES E. HORTON II
Sep 30, 2016
Charles E. Horton, II, 57, of Altoona, Friday, at UPMC- Altoona after an extended illness,
Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Charles E and Geraldine M. (Marlett) Horton. Survived by one daughter: Jessica Suhoney, two sons: Shawn Ballos and Charles T., Six siblings: Patty, Chester, Jack, Don, Clayton and David.
He was preceded in...
FRANK E. ADAMCZYK
Sep 6, 2016
Frank E. Adamczyk, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F and Victoria A (Good) Adamczyk.
Surviving are a brother, Robert and wife, Margie, of Mt. Jackson, Va.; a sister-in-law, Paulette of Altoona; two nephews: Paul R. Jr. and fiancée, Jennifer, and Robert Jr. and wife, Susan; two...
EFFIE MAE HOOVER
Aug 31, 2016
Effie Mae Hoover, 80, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Wednesday, afternoon at her residence, surrounded by her family.
she was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late James W. and Marie W. (Hamp) Shields.
Survived by her husband: Howard Hoover married on February 17, 1984 at Winchester, Va., two daughters: Amy Shields of Altoona and Tamara "Tammy"...
MARY GERTRUDE "GERTIE" MAUK
Aug 26, 2016
Mary Gertrude Mauk, 94, of 241 Commissioners Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of 2028 – 11thAve. Altoona, PA passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.
Gertie was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Theodore John and Elizabeth Philomena (Weis) Young. Her husband, Harry B. Mauk Sr., whom she married on August 26, 1939 at Winchester,...
VIRGINIA "Gina" A. EDER
Aug 10, 2016
Virginia A. Eder, 87, of Lebanon formerly of Altoona, passed peacefully at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was born in Altoona the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Wytosick) Adameck. Virginia married the love of her life, Frank, on September 4, 1954. She was a devoted wife until his passing in 1996.
Survived by her two sons: John and...
BARBARA ANN BALLOS
Aug 2, 2016
Barbara Ann Ballos, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Maurice and Madelyn (Winkler) Long. On April 10, 1950, she married Gust H. Ballos, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2013.
Surviving are two daughters: Darlene Weiand (Tim) of Bellwood, and Nancy Gibney...
CATHERINE L. BURR
Jul 26, 2016
Catherine L. Burr, 91, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
She was born in East Freedom, the daughter of the late Hugh C and Adelaide (Brown) Lingenfelter. Her husband, Vincent A. Burr Sr., whom she married on May 30, 1954 at Altoona, he preceded her in death on...
JANET IRENE BUTTERBAUGH
Jul 25, 2016
Janet Irene Butterbaugh, 82, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.
Surviving are three children: Richard C., Joanna Thomas and Laurie Mills; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis J. Butterbaugh Sr.; and a son, Lewis James Jr.
A private service will be held for immediate family only.
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PATRICIA ANNE BATTISTI
Jun 23, 2016
Patricia Anne Battisti, 75, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin John and Marguerite Elizabeth (Ringler) Kelly.
Surviving are two daughters: Kathleen E. Ciaramella (Vincent) and Christina Marie Battisti; three sons: John Paul, Stephen Neal (Vicki) and Timothy Mark (Linda); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a...
JANE E. STEELE
Jun 3, 2016
Jane E. Steele, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview.
She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Charles and Daisey (Bice) Ling. Surviving are a daughter, Pauline Dryburgh of Altoona; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Steel. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing...
MELVIN 'MEL' LEE ELLIS
Jun 2, 2016
Melvin Lee “Mel” Ellis, 82, Altoona, passed away Thursday early morning at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Sarah (Allan) Ellis. On March 13, 1953, he married Eleanor Keller in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters: Catherine Sue Forster and husband, Peter, of State College, Terri Riccio and husband, Daniel,...
ROBERT GORDON 'BOB' KEITH
May 31, 2016
Robert Gordon Keith, 62, of Altoona at passed away late Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.
He was born in San Diego, CA, he was the son of the late Harold Paul and Alta Marie (Crowder) Keith.
Survived by his wife: Susan M. (Jenkins) Keith whom he married on January 26, 1980 at Camp Springs Md, two daughters: Heather L....
CATHERINE J. "Cathy" BACZA
May 4, 2016
Catherine J. “Cathy” Bacza, 81, Riggles Gap, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Davis) Wolff. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Paul A. Bacza in Altoona, and he preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1999.
JOHN C OZIO
Apr 28, 2016
John C. Ozio, 22, Altoona, passed away at his grandmother's residence after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Altoona, son of Paula Johnson and Stephen Ozio.
Surviving are his mother; his father; four sisters: Natasha Gardner, Brittany Gardner, Kaliauna Ozio and Alyssa Ozio; two brothers: Stephen Jr. and Andrew Ozio; his grandmother, Jane Ozio of Altoona; five...
ROBERT C. MERRELL SR.
Mar 20, 2016
Robert C. Merrell Sr., 66, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Batavia, N.Y., son of the late Clifford and Clara (Nevinger) Merrell. On Sept. 5, 1970, he married Marsha A. Fowler married at Hamilton Air Force Base, San Marino, Calif.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Marsha; two sons:...
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