Apr 17, 2013

Marjorie A. Schreiber, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo E. and Rose M. (Loeb) Schreiber.

Surviving are a brother, Lawrence and wife, Linda, of Altoona; Lawrence's children: Lynne, Michael and Scott; and her late brother Leo's children: David, Leann,...

Apr 15, 2013

Joseph D. Milliron, 83, Altoona, died at his home. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Hiram and Annie (McSherry) Milliron. He married DeLellis “Bebe” McCall on Aug. 16, 1958, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bebe; two sons: Michael (Renee’) and Gregory, both...

Mar 21, 2013

Judith L. Long, 73, Altoona, died Thursday morning at her residence after a brief illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Baer) Black. She married James E. Long on June 18, 1957, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2005, after 47 years of marriage. Surviving are two daughters:...

Mar 17, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy R. Horon, 83, Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died Sunday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Catherine (Evonic) Wysocki.  She married Charles H. on March 13, 1948, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on June 4, 1990. She is survived by three daughters: Mary C. Willey of Altoona, Patricia A....

Mar 10, 2013

Johnny David Boyles III, 32, Altoona, died Sunday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of John David Boyles Jr. and Diane (Gates) Schoening. Surviving are two children: Kaylee Ann and Conner Ross; his mother, Diane Schoening and friend, Pat Oswalt; his father, John Jr. and wife, Angela; his grandmothers: Harriet Knott and Phyllis Hartman; and six siblings:...

Feb 23, 2013

Geraldine L. Robuck, 82, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2013, in State College, PA. She was born on September 14, 1930, in Altoona, daughter of the late Francis and Helen Carothers.  She married Frank A. Robuck September 14, 1955, in Winchester, VA. Geraldine was a professional mom whose life revolved around her family.  She enjoyed a lifetime of...

Jan 27, 2013

Lois J. Riley, 81, Altoona, died late Sunday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bertram and Margaret (Becker) Detwiler. She married James R. Riley on June 19, 1951, at the former St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, now Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Surviving are her loving husband of 61...

Jan 17, 2013

Mrs.Prorok age 92,of Hollidaysburg formerly of Altoona, died Thursday morning at Garvey Manor, Born in Gallitzin,  she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Ann (Gawlick ) Wojtarowicz.  She married Peter P. on October 8, 1955 at Gallitzin,  He preceded her in death on August 11, 1979.   Survived by one daughter: Mary M of Altoona, one son: Frank P. of Altoona,....

Jan 16, 2013

.Theodore "Ted" Nazaruk, 84, Cathedral City, Calif., formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Philip and Anna (Stasky) Nazaruk. Surviving are a brother, Maurice and wife Vera of Altoona and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul. Ted was a U.S. Army veteran of...

Jan 14, 2013

Sophie Marie Elvey Sept. 8, 1920 – Jan. 14, 2013 Sophie M. Elvey, 92, Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Romerowicz) Kocoloski. She married Robert J. Elvey on Aug. 10, 1946, at SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, and...

Jan 8, 2013

David C. Clapper, 64, Logan Township, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Russell Sr. and Edna (Cashman) Clapper. He married Kathryn Reidy on July 12, 1971, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Heather Goodman (Randy) and Dawn DelGrosso; three sons: Matthew (Jill), Christopher (Kerry) and Scott; 10 grandchildren;...

Dec 29, 2012

Helen R. Faust, 97, of Amber Terrace, formerly of 2312 12th Ave., Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James A. and Rebecca J. (Ritter) Porter.  She married William E. Faust  on Jan. 25, 1941, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on April 10, 1996. Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen Rowland and husband,...

Dec 15, 2012

Clementine M.  'Clem' (Hryn) Kawtoski, 94, Altoona, passed away Saturday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of  the late Paul and Appolonia (Podgorski) Hryn. Clem married Stanley A. on July 3, 1941, at Ss. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church, Altoona.  He preceded her in death on May 29, 2004. Surviving are five daughters: Mary Ann Shields and husband...

Dec 3, 2012

Teresa M. Wojcik, 88, Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James William and Margaret M. (Delaney) Kinney. She married Louis W. Wojcik on June 3, 1946, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1994. Surviving are five daughters:...

Dec 1, 2012

Joyce L. (Spaid) Rodriquez  81, Altoona, died Saturday evening at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (French) Spaid. Joyce is survived by a son, William C. and wife Laura of Hollidaysburg; three grandchildren: Zane, Joshua and Jessica; a niece, Paulette and husband Paul  Adamczyk and their family. She was preceded in death by...

Nov 30, 2012

Mrs. Bernadine C. (Wolf) Beiswenger 88, formerly of Altoona, died Friday evening  at Homewood At Martinsburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Glass) Wolf.  She married Paul A. Beiswenger on January 27, 1943 in Frostburg, Md.  He preceded her in death on November 24, 2005. Surviving are one daughter: Kathleen (David) Stine of Ijamsville, Md.; two sons:...

Nov 26, 2012

Genevieve Virginia Mills, 87, Altoona, died Monday evening at Altoona Regional. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Grover C. and Mary Rose (Banko) Jones. She married James E. Mills on March 8, 1950, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 1987. Surviving are two brothers-in-law: Raymond F. Mills and Frank H. “Pete” Mills...

Oct 26, 2012

Ruth E. Wilinski, 95, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Delaney) Kinney. She married Stanley J. Wilinski Sr., and he preceded her in death on June 29, 1980. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Maucieri and husband, Nickolas, of Altoona; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two...

Oct 17, 2012

John Joseph Dougherty, 78, Logan Township, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional. He was born in Ashville, son of the late Felix V. and Agnes “Goldie” (Gauntner) Dougherty. He married Betty Jane Fleegle on April 18, 1953, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife; four children: Jeff (Patricia) of Pittsburgh, Susan (Rock) Crawford of Altoona, Greg (Guy) of Conneaut Lake and...

Oct 5, 2012

Helen R. Marin, 93, Altoona, formerly of 504 57th Street, passed away Friday evening at Valley View Home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry I. and Esther M. (Vaught ) Miller. Surviving are a son, John S. "Goose" Marin and wife, Mary, with whom Helen resided; a grandson, Stephen D. "Steamer"; a granddaughter, Amanda M.; numerous...