Obituaries

GUENTER 'ED' ILIAN

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

REGINA LOUISE McGUIRE

REGINA LOUISE McGUIRE

Dec 4, 2010

Miss Regina Louise McGuire age 58, of Kannapolis, NC, formerly of Altoona died Saturday at her residence. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Richard and Margie E. (Hicks) McGuire. Survived by sisters: Marie Carol McGuire of Altoona, Sister Elizabeth Ann McGuire OSF of Alexandria, Va. and three brothers: Dennis McGuire of Altoona, Patrick E. and...

ROBERT R. LUMADUE

ROBERT R. LUMADUE

Dec 3, 2010

Mr. Robert R. Lumadue age 86, of Altoona pass away at Hertiage Hall Nursing and Rehab, Leesburg Va. after a brief illness. Born in Coupon, he was the son of the late William and Caroline (Delozier) Lumadue. He married Catherine Theresa Deeda on August 22, 1953 at Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. She preceded him in death on June 25,...

PATRICIA L. McCABE

PATRICIA L. McCABE

Nov 30, 2010

Patricia L. McCabe, 80, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at her residence. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Earl and Geraldine (Herschell) Bradley. She married William P. McCabe on Aug. 28, 1948, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Christine Young and husband, Gary, of...

ANDREW 'ANDY' MISHOCK

ANDREW 'ANDY' MISHOCK

Nov 16, 2010

Andrew "Andy" Mishock, 86, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Glen White, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Guza) Mishock. He married Ann Durbin on Feb. 1, 1947, at SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Portage. Surviving are his wife; two...

SHIRLEY A. CROTSLEY

SHIRLEY A. CROTSLEY

Nov 3, 2010

Shirley A. Crotsley age 74, of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Oliver Goldsmith and Charlotte Blanche (Roach) Langer. She married Willie J. Crotsley who preceded her in death. Survived by three son: Willie R, Richard A. and Mannie B., 11 grandchildren and many...

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