GENEVIEVE VIRGINIA MILLS
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...
RUTH E. WILINSKI
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...
JOHN JOSEPH DOUGHERTY
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...
HELEN R. MARIN
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...
MARY P. BACZA
Sep 22, 2012
Mary P. Bacza, 88, Antis Township, died peacefully Saturday at her residence. She was born in Hickory Hill, daughter of the late Wasyl and Anastasia (Niado) Posiowaych. She married John S. Bacza on Sept. 24, 1949, at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2008. Surviving are a daughter, Suzie Carreras of...
JEAN M. 'JEANNE' PUFKA
Jul 7, 2012
Jean M. "Jeanne" Pufka, 89, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday morning at The Village at Morrisons Cove. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph T. and Edith E. (Baker) Brown. She married Frank J. Pufka on Aug. 22, 1942, in Ontario, Calif. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1974. Surviving are her loving daughter, Nancy M. Pufka...
KATHE A. McCOOL
May 17, 2012
Ms. Kathe McCool age 62, of Altoona, PA., died Thursday evening at Altoona Regional. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy (Shields) Mast. Survived by two sons: Michael S. Walter and wife Kimberly of Simpson, PA, and Eric J. Walter of Williamsburg, VA, Two grandchildren, Kelly L. Walter; and Alyssa L. Walter; and her loving companion for twelve...
E. PAULINE BOWMAN
Apr 27, 2012
Mrs. E. Pauline Bowman, 98, of New Enterprise, formerly of Green Avenue Tower, Altoona, joined her heavenly Father, surrounded by her family at her bedside Friday afternoon, at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late James Joseph and Margaret (Sheridan) McCabe. She married Edward R. Bowman Sr. on Oct. 10, 1935, in Altoona. He preceded her in death...
EMMA BARBARA OSMOLINSKI
Apr 7, 2012
Mrs. Emma Barbara Osmolinski 86, of Altoona,went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning Saturday at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Muriz) Duma. She married John Edward Osmolinski on May 20, 1950 at St, Joseph Parish, Haverhill, Massachusetts Survived by her husband of 61...
DANIEL JOSEPH McCLOSKEY
Apr 1, 2012
Daniel J. ‘Boone’ McCloskey March 19, 1949 - April 1, 2012 Daniel J. “Boone†McCloskey, 63, Altoona, died Sunday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late George and Helen (Bosko) McCloskey. He married Mary E. Harris on June 28, 1975, in Gallitzin. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Melissa...
MARY HENDERSON
Mar 7, 2012
Mary Henderson, 90, Altoona, went home to be with her Savior Wednesday evening at Valley View Home. She was born in McKean County, daughter of the late Paul J. Sr. and Luigina (Campagna) Battisti. She married David Brown Henderson, who preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Merry Ann Frazier and husband, James W. Jr., and their sons, James...
MARGARET C. COBLE
Mar 6, 2012
Margaret C. Coble Jan. 8, 1917 - March 6, 2012 Margaret C. Coble, 95, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview. She was born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Theodore J. and Elizabeth Philomena (Weis) Young. She married Clyde H. Coble on April 10, 1937, in Cumberland, Md., and he died Feb. 26, 1973. Surviving are three daughters: Sandra...
BLANCHE E. DELOZIER
Feb 22, 2012
Blanche E. Delozier, 89, formerly of Woodrow Wilson Gardens Apartments, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday evening at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Florence (Gonsman) Hileman. She married Charles E. Delozier on Nov. 6, 1948, in Altoona, and he died on April 29, 1997. Surviving are two...
ROSE PIZUR
Feb 15, 2012
Rose M. Pizur, 90, Altoona, formerly of Barnesboro, passed away Wednesday at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview. She was born in Hastings, daughter of the late John and Rose (Kolasa) Niemiec. Surviving are four children: Raymond and wife, Patricia (McMurray), of Belfast, N.Y., Ralph and wife, Marie (Puisys), of Grand Island, N.Y., Patricia Millward and husband, Jim, of Altoona and Martin and wife,...
MARGARET J. FISHELL
Jan 24, 2012
Margaret J. Fishell, 90, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Green Avenue Tower, died Tuesday evening at home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles B. and Rose G. (Deleon) Harris. She married Donald E. Fishell on Nov. 4, 1984, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1999. She was preceded in death by...
JACK E. PRINGLE
Jan 9, 2012
Jack E. Pringle, 75, Altoona, died Monday evening at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eugene H. Sr. and Adeline K. (Barger) Pringle. Surviving are a daughter, Susan (Randy) Wombacher of Tyrone; a stepdaughter, Debra Beard (Paul) of Westover; four grandchildren: Brandon Pruznak, Dustin Pruznak, Danielle Chaplin and Katelyn Wombacher; two sisters: Patricia Young (Charles)...
ROBERT VICTOR WILINSKI
Jan 3, 2012
Robert Victor Wilinski, 70, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Anthony John and Augustine Agnes (Miros) Wilinski. There will be no viewing or funeral service. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park.
MILLIE J. FOUSE
Dec 23, 2011
Mrs. Millie J. Fouse age 80, of Altoona, died Friday afternoon at her residence.Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Elmer B. and the Sevilla Mae (Longstreth) Burk. She married David Richard "Dick" Fouse on May 14, 1950 at 28th Street Church of the Brethren. Survived by her husband: Dick: four sons: James R. (Barbara L.), David...
ROSEMARIE CECELIA MARTIN
Dec 20, 2011
Rosemarie Cecelia Martin, 85, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Leo John and Elizabeth Marie (Baker) Buechele.Rosemarie attended Roosevelt Junior High School and Altoona High School, graduating in the class of 1944. She graduated with her registered nurse diploma from St. Joseph's Hospital in Pittsburgh in...
GARY L. DRYBURGH
Dec 6, 2011
Gary L. Dryburgh, 66, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leo Sr. and Anna (Plutko) Dryburgh. He married Pauline G. Steele on Oct. 17, 1970, in Altoona.Surviving are his wife; two sons: Adam L. and Gary L. Jr. and wife, Tammy, all of Altoona; a grandson, Dylan; three sisters: Madelyn Brown,...
