LOUIS R. 'LOUIE' MANGIACARNE
Aug 15, 2011
Louis R. "Louie" Mangiacarne, 72, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, with his family at his side. He was born in Altoona, son of the late David W. and Mary V. (Tomassetti) Mangiacarne. He married Myra J. Hoover on Sept. 17, 1960, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg. Surviving are his wife; four...
SHERWOOD B. REYNOLDS
Jul 18, 2011
Mr. Sherwood Burr Reynolds age 89, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home formerly of the Green Ave Towers, died Monday afternoon at the Home. He was born in Altoona, he was the son of the late George William and Bertha (Feather) Reynolds. Predeceased in death by his brother, Alvin William Reynolds, and a sister, Betty Ellen Boese. Mr. Reynolds was a former...
EDWARD 'ED' R. KISIELNICKI
Jul 6, 2011
Edward R. Kisielnicki, 87, Red Lion, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary (Bura) Kisielnicki. He married E. Elsie Karbowniczek on June 16, 1945, at SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife of 66 years; two daughters: Joann (Martin) Weiss of York...
SHAYNA O. THOMPSON
Jul 3, 2011
Shayna O. Thompson, 34, of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, She was born the daughter of Robert Elmore and Dorothy Thompson. Shayna’s mother died when she was an infant, and she was adopted and raised by her grandparents, June and late Walter Thompson. Shayna is survived by her mother, June Thompson, of Adrian; her birth father, Robert Elmore, of Detroit;...
JANET L. PUFKA
Jun 26, 2011
Janet L. Pufka, 81, Altoona, died Sunday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Boslet) Martin. She married Joseph J. Pufka on Aug. 17, 1957, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1997. Surviving are two daughters: Paula (Joseph)...
GUENTER 'ED' ILIAN
Jun 26, 2011
Mr. Guenter "Ed" ILian, 86, of Antis Township died Sunday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Germany, son of the late Friedrich and the late Anna (Ahlers) ILian. He married Lillian Highduch on Sept. 24, 1966, in Whitestone, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; a nephew, Hank Berge; and many other...
HILDA 'SHORTIE' FOWLER
May 14, 2011
Hilda “Shortie†Fowler 86, of Homers Gap, died Saturday afternoon at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Robert M. and L. Catherine (McFalls) Green. She married J. Robert Fowler on November 1, 1947 in Winchester, VA. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1979. Survived by one daughter: Marsha M. (Robert) Merrell with...
ELOISE P. KWOLEK
May 9, 2011
Eloise P. Kwolek, 91, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, died Monday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Seventh Avenue Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin and Alexandra (Piotrowski) Kwolek. Surviving are a sister, Verna F. Jarkiewicz of Suffern, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews: Mary Ann Wielkoszewski, Diane Kennelly, Susan Jarkiewicz, Fred Wasylson, Robert Wasylson, Donna...
TIMOTHY ROGER CRUSE
Apr 4, 2011
Timothy Roger Cruse age 58, of Altoona, died Monday morning at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Galen T. and Dorothy (McCaulley) Cruse Sr. He married Geraldine C. Lehmann on February 24, 2003 at Winchester, Va. Survived by his wife: One sister: Maryellen Crum of Hollidaysburg, a brother: Dennis of...
WANDA J. LACH
Mar 31, 2011
Wanda J. Lach, 86, Graystone Court Villa, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Russell and Elda J. (Alexander) Whippo. She married Joseph J. Lach on July 9, 1949, at SS. Peter and Paul, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 1979. Surviving are...
THOMAS C. BOYLES
Mar 22, 2011
Thomas C. Boyles, 57, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence as the result of a structure fire. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Nelson and Mary (Chamberlin) Boyles. Surviving are a son, Thomas C. II of Altoona; a sister, "Buttons"; nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Connie Ickes. A stepson, Richard Baron Snyder Sr., also...
BARON RICHARD SNYDER Sr.
Mar 22, 2011
Baron Richard Snyder Sr., 40, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence as the result of a structure fire. He was born in Altoona, son of Connie J. (Snyder) Ickes and the late Edward James Butts. Surviving are four children: Lizabeth S., Baron Richard Jr., Tashia and Austin; two grandchildren; his mother; and a brother, Thomas Charles Boyles II, all...
JOHN HORON
Mar 6, 2011
John Horon Oct. 23, 1920 - March 6, 2011 John Horon, 90, formerly of Juniata, died Sunday afternoon at Valley View Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary (Terleski) Horon. He married Helen Babiak on June 7, 1947, at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona, and she preceded him in death on May 15,...
TED R. KISSELL
Mar 4, 2011
Ted R. Kissell, 87, Altoona, died Friday evening at Golden LivingCenter - Hillview. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Mary (Bura) Kisielnicki. He married Mary E. Abraham on Sept. 10, 1951, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona. She preceded him in death on April 5, 1999. Surviving are a daughter, Lisa A. Jennings...
MATTHEW S. JARONESKI
Feb 27, 2011
Matthew S. Jaroneski, 75, Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday at Mercy Medical Center, Canton. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Matthew and Kathryn (Dzwonkowski) Jaronieski. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Betty Jane (Francis); five children: Matthew, Kathryn, Karen, Frank and David; five grandchildren: Margaret and Madeline Sanderford, Meredith and Miranda Jaroneski and Ziggy Jaroneski; and...
CHARLES E. DRENNING Sr.
Feb 14, 2011
Charles E. Drenning Sr., 87, Altoona, died Monday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Norman C. Sr. and Helen (Gailey) Drenning. He married Anna Marie Vaughn on June 28, 1947, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2004. Surviving are a...
DENNIS E. LAFFERTY
Feb 10, 2011
Dennis E. Lafferty, 45, Altoona, died Thursday at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. He was born in Altoona, son of Marion "Sissy" (Wendt) Lafferty and the late Arnold E. Lafferty. Surviving are a son Denny Lafferty; his mother Marion "Sissy"; two sisters: Denise Peterman and Rebecca Burk; and a brother, Larry E. He was preceded in death by a brother,...
ANNA MARIE HOOVER
Feb 5, 2011
Anna Marie Hoover, 99, Altoona, died Saturday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late William Joseph and Ellen (Delozier) Lumadue. She married George Alton Hoover on Aug. 10, 1934, in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2003. Surviving are three sisters: Sarah Quinlan, Elizabeth "Bess"...
STANLEY J. 'BEAMER' WILINSKI JR.
Dec 28, 2010
Stanley J. "Beamer" Wilinski Jr., 63, Altoona, died Tuesday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, after an extended illness. He was born in Altoona, son of Ruth (Kinney) Wilinski and the late Stanley Wilinski Sr. He married Beverly M. Robertson on June 20, 1970, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving are his wife; a...
DANIEL A. MOCK
Dec 14, 2010
Daniel A. Mock October 27, 1955 - December 14, 2010 Mr. Mock age 55, of Duncansville, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at his residence. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Leroy O. and Verna (Urban) Mock. He married Jeannette C. Berry on February 18, 1984 at Altoona. Survived by his wife: Two daughters: Jessica C Weist and...
