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Donald F. Brennan Sr.

Donald F. Brennan Sr.

Sep 7, 2010

Mr. Donald F. Brennan Sr. age 82, of Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence. Born in Altoona, PA., he was the son of the late William Leo and Beatrice (Douglas) Brennan. He married Rose Marie Wike on April 19, 1961 in Altoona. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2009. Survived by five sons: Donald F. Jr. of...

William David 'Pappy' McConahy

William David 'Pappy' McConahy

Jul 25, 2010

William David McConahy age 87, formerly of Altoona died Sunday afternoon at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Born in Altoona, PA., he was the son of the late Charles Vernon and Mary (Lingafelt) McConahy. He married Rose Marie Ivory on July 16, 1949 at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Survived by his wife: one daughter: Diane Marie Stahl and husband Jeffrey of...

Robert Glenn Stitt  Sr.

Robert Glenn Stitt Sr.

Jul 23, 2010

Robert Glenn Stitt Sr., 85, of Altoona, died Friday morning at Valley View Haven, Belleville. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Amos and Margaret (Schach) Stitt, and stepfather, Floyd Reardon. He married Betty Louise Hoffman on February 13, 1950 at First Methodist Church, Winchester, Va. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2004. Surviving are one...

Alice Highduch

Alice Highduch

Jul 9, 2010

Mrs. Alice Highduch age 90, of Altoona,, died Friday morning at her residence. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of Anthony and Stella (Deminski) Bacza. She married John L. on February 26, 1946 at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2007. Survived by one daughter: Donna Jean Geraci and...

Patrick William Laret

Patrick William Laret

Jul 4, 2010

Patrick William Laret, 61, Derwood, Md., formerly of Altoona, died July 4, 2010, at No. 2 Renmin Hospital of Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edgar and Mary (Rafferty) Laret. Surviving are a sister, Rita R. of Altoona; a brother, Michael A. of Mooresburg, Tenn.; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews....

Betty F. O'Connor

Betty F. O'Connor

May 20, 2010

Mrs. Betty F. O’Connor, 89, formerly of 226 Maple Avenue, died Thursday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Tyrone, PA, daughter of the late George and Esther (Everhart) Beals. She married Irvin J. “Bud” O’Connor on October 29, 1941 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1978. Surviving are four daughters, Nancy...

Joseph A. Ronan Jr.

Joseph A. Ronan Jr.

May 14, 2010

Joseph A. Ronan, Jr. age 74, of Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bons-Secour Campus. Born in Altoona, PA., he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph A. and Margaret M. (Bonner) Ronan. He married Nancy G. LaBriola on June 28, 1958 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Nancy, his children:...

Robert S. Mentzer

Robert S. Mentzer

May 3, 2010

Robert Stanton Mentzer, 75, of Altoona went home to be with the Lord Monday morning at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Evelyn (Troutman) Mentzer. He married Linda Florence Fryer on July 19, 1962, in Maryland. She preceded him in death on June 10, 1975. Surviving are a...

Victoria 'Vicki' Niewola

Victoria 'Vicki' Niewola

Apr 30, 2010

Victoria "Vicki" Niewola, 90, of Altoona died peacefully Friday evening with her family by her side at Williamsburg Sentara Hospital, Williamsburg, Va. She was born in Jadowniki, Poland, a daughter of the late Blaze and Ann (Galek) Servin. She married Joseph S. Niewola Sept. 12, 1946, in Germany. He preceded her in death Sept. 30, 1993. Surviving are a son,...

Tokie Klaiber-Warnick

Tokie Klaiber-Warnick

Apr 24, 2010

Tokie Klaiber-Warnick age 73, of Altoona, died Saturday morning at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Preceeded in death by her first husband Thomas Klaiber. Survived by Fred E. Warnick: a daughter Julia Klaiber-Clapper and husband Sean of Bellwood, two sons: Thomas Klaiber and David Klaiber both of Altoona, Two granddaughters, Kiera Clapper; and...

Joseph A. Misko Sr.

Joseph A. Misko Sr.

Mar 31, 2010

Joseph A. Misko Sr., 60, Altoona, died Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Benedict Paul Sr. and Evelyn (Hobbs) Misko. Surviving are a son, Joseph A. Jr. and wife, Melinda, of Chittenden, Vt.; nine grandchildren: Emilie, Anna, Sarah, Stephen, Jonadab, Ellen, Obadiah, Grace and Hadessa; two sisters: Sue Machin of Baltimore, Md., and...

Tiffany Brionne Park

Tiffany Brionne Park

Mar 7, 2010

Miss Tiffany Brionne Park age 21, of Altoona, PA., died Sunday evening in Altoona. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of William Park Jr. and Susan M. Birely Survived by mother Susan Birely and father William Park Jr. , Grand-parents, William Sr. & Linda Birely; and Sherry Miller; Great Grandparents, Paul & Gladys Charles; One brother: William Hunter Park...

Edith M. Geesey

Edith M. Geesey

Feb 21, 2010

Mrs. Edith M. Geesey age 83, of Logan Twp., passed peacefully in her sleep Sunday evening at Valley View. She was a long time resident of the Washington Ave. Altoona. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late John and Mazie (Brown) Spidel. She married Clinton R. on May 29, 1950 at Hagerstown, Md. He preceded her in...

John T. Settlemyer

John T. Settlemyer

Feb 9, 2010

John T. Settlemyer January 29, 1947 - February 9, 2010 Mr. Settlemyer age 63, of Altoona, PA., died Tuesday at James E. Van Zandt VAMC, Born in Altoona, the son of the late Clarence V. and Pauline (Conrad) Settlemyer. Survived by his siblings Helen Settlemyer, Paul, Raymond, Ronald, Patrick, George. A companion Beverly McKinney and her grandson Zachary Noel. Proceeded...

M. Denise Keagy

M. Denise Keagy

Jan 29, 2010

M. Denise Keagy 52, of Altoona, died Friday morning at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Bernie and Janet (Winters) Shea. She married Gary W. Keagy on March 13, 1976 in Winchester, Virginia. Survived by her husband: Gary ; a daughter: Kaylee E., three sons: Gary W. Jr. and Fiance...

Mildred P. Poet-Gardner

Mildred P. Poet-Gardner

Jan 12, 2010

Mrs. Gardner age 96, of Bellmeade Manor formerly of 1618 Pennbrook Ave. Altoona, died Tuesday evening at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Ira Nathaniel and Sara Susan (Kiser) Lytle. She was 1st married Lavelle Poet in Cumberland Md. On July 28, 1930 He preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1978. Then she...

Clara O. Yon

Clara O. Yon

Dec 24, 2009

Clara O. Yon July 28, 1919 - December 24, 2009 Clara O. Yon age 90, of Altoona, died Thursday Morning at her residence. Born in McKee, she was the son of the late John and the Mary (Miller) Helsel. She was twice married 1st to Irvin Daugherty and then married Hervey K. Yon on October 12, 1946 in Hollidaysburg. He...

Otto Frank Bumberger

Otto Frank Bumberger

Dec 24, 2009

Otto Frank Bumberger age 76, of Altoona, died Thursday afternoon December 24, 2009 at Golden Living Center-Hillview after an extended illness. Born in Altoona, the son of the late John N. and Amelia (Christlmeier) Bumberger He married Margaret L.'Peg' Frederick on August 9, 1952. Survived by his wife, one son: Otto Dale Bumberger and wife Darla three daughters: Susan C....

Mary E. Zingrone

Mary E. Zingrone

Dec 20, 2009

Mary E. Zingrone August 15, 1935 - December 20, 2009 Mrs. Zingrone age 74, of Altoona died Sunday morning at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus,. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late Walter.and Phyllis (Bucynski) Kutzatoski Survived by one sister: Carol A. Corle and husband Jack with whom she lived, and one brother: Thomas...

Phyllis B. Mosney

Phyllis B. Mosney

Dec 16, 2009

Phyllis B. Mosney, 95, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, surrounded by her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas and Antoinette (Machnicki) Bucynski. She married Frank Mosney on Oct. 29, 1949, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1994. Surviving are two daughters: Carol A. Corle and husband, Jack,...

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