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Joan C. 'JoAnn' Merritt

Joan C. 'JoAnn' Merritt

Jun 5, 2009

Mrs. Joan C. Merritt age 76, of Altoona, PA., died Friday evening after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona; she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Saternus) Wojcik. She married Vernon H. Merritt on February 4, 1956 at Altoona. He preceded her in death on November 29, 1980. Survived by two daughters: Linda M. O'Brien...

John Rupeka

John Rupeka

Jun 3, 2009

John Rupeka June 23, 1914 - June 3, 2009 Mr. John Rupeka age 94, of Williamsburg RD., died Wednesday morning at his residence. Born in Frankstown, he was the son of the late Kuzma and Barbara Rupeka. He married Stella Boyko on August 30, 1947 at Altoona; she preceded him in death on August 16, 1981. Survived by one daughter:...

Deloris Irene 'Ducky' Patterson

Deloris Irene 'Ducky' Patterson

May 27, 2009

Deloris Irene "Ducky" Patterson, 82, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at Valley View Home. She was born in Carson Valley, Duncansville, daughter of the late John R. and Arvilla (Clapper) Grove. She married George S. "Pete" Patterson Aug. 9, 1947, in Virginia. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Joyce E. Stark and husband, Richard S.,...

Fern Daugherty

Fern Daugherty

May 6, 2009

Mrs. Fern L. Daugherty, 77, of Green Avenue Tower, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late George A. and Mildred (Sullivan) Ross. She was preceded in death by three husbands: Richard Tyack, Irvin Daugherty Sr. and Thomas Buckreis. She is survived by children: Mary Patricia Caruso...

Faye R. Lach

Faye R. Lach

May 5, 2009

Mrs. Faye R. Lach, 90, of Altoona died Tuesday morning at her residence. She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late William and Clara (Rutherford) Mountain. She married Stephen J. Lach June 1, 1957, in Altoona. He preceded her in death July 12, 1961. She is survived by a son, Stephen E. and wife, Nancy, of Altoona; a granddaughter,...

Mary E. Wilt

Mary E. Wilt

May 2, 2009

Mary E. Wilt, 80, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Lyman) Sigrist. She married Leroy F. Wilt Sr. at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in 1952. He died Jan. 12, 2000. Surviving are two daughters: Kathryn (Ronald) Hann...

Frances D. Kasun

Frances D. Kasun

Apr 28, 2009

Frances D. Kasun, 80, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bons Secours Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Mary (Jandora) Tsamoutales. She married John G. Kasun Jan. 29, 1955, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving are her husband: five sons: Stephen (Robyn) Kasun and their children, Erica...

Diane M. Kaczmarek

Diane M. Kaczmarek

Apr 19, 2009

Diane M. Kaczmarek February 20, 1943 - April 19, 2009 Mrs. Diane M. Kaczmarek age 66, of Altoona, died Sunday morning at her residence. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the son of the late John W. Sr. and Betty Jane (Vipond) Birely. She married Frank J. Kaczmarek on June 28, 1969 in Altoona. He preceded her in death on...

Beverly A. Hennaman

Beverly A. Hennaman

Apr 5, 2009

Beverly A. Hennaman, 68, of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home died Sunday morning at the home. She was born in Somerville, Mass., daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Lewis) Silva. She married Francis F. Hennaman June 30, 1960, at Seabrook, Mass. He preceded her in death Aug. 26, 1997. She is survived by a daughter, Mary E. Johnson and husband, Michael,...

Magdalene 'Maggie' Peckowycz

Magdalene 'Maggie' Peckowycz

Mar 14, 2009

Magdalene "Maggie" Peckowycz, 84, Altoona, died Saturday afternoon at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born at Houtzdale RD, daughter of the late George and Mary (McClevish) Plishko. She married Harry Peckowycz Nov. 14, 1953, in Ramey. He preceded her in death March 12, 1993. She is survived by one son, George I. Peckowycz of Altoona; a grandson, Mark Morgan...

Walter and Joann Robuck

Walter and Joann Robuck

Mar 8, 2009

Walter and JoAnn Robuck of Falls Church, Va. passed away within days of each other. Walter, formerly of Altoona, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009, and JoAnn passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. They celebrated almost 50 years of marriage together. They are survived by their children: Susan Sherba and her husband, Wayne, and Robert Robuck and his wife, Donna...

Rose Marie Miller

Rose Marie Miller

Mar 4, 2009

Mrs. Rose M. Miller age 86, of Altoona, PA., died Wednesday at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. Born in Nicktown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Schlereth) Beckel. She married Joseph P. Miller on November 25, 1942 at Cumberland Md. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1982. Survived by one daughter:...

Donald 'Don' A. Shuma

Donald 'Don' A. Shuma

Mar 1, 2009

Donald A. "Don" Shuma, 74, Altoona RD 6, died Sunday evening at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George R. and Susan (Bills) Shuma. He married H. Lorraine Nagle May 12, 1956, at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, Altoona. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; son, Michael and his children: Amber (Joshua)...

Rita Mae Wenrich

Rita Mae Wenrich

Feb 4, 2009

Rita Mae Wenrich, 62, Altoona RD 3, died Wednesday morning at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born in New Kensington, daughter of Edward Jr. and Emma Mae (Sullivan) Watchey. She married Donald B. Wenrich Sr. Feb. 15, 1969, in Altoona. She is survived by her husband, Donald B.; a daughter, Susan Ford of Bedford; a son, Donald B....

Marie E. Slowik

Marie E. Slowik

Feb 2, 2009

Marie E. Slowik, 60, Altoona, died Monday at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Donald and Bernadine (Stonebraker) Authurs. She married Ronald L. Slowik July 27, 2000, in Altoona. She is survived by her husband: two sons: Donald Flory and James Trexler; two stepsons: Samuel Slowik and Ronald L. Slowik...

Rose Marie 'Rosie Slywczuk ' Kauffman

Rose Marie 'Rosie Slywczuk ' Kauffman

Jan 27, 2009

Rose Marie "Rosie Slywczuk" Kauffman, 53, Altoona RD 6, passed away Tuesday evening at her residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sr. and Anna K. (Melynk) Slywczuk. She married Jerry C. Kauffman Jan. 4, 1980. She is survived by her husband, Jerry C.; two daughters: Jennifer Anne Kauffman...

Beverly J. Settle

Beverly J. Settle

Jan 26, 2009

Beverly J. Settle, 77, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died Monday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. Born in Roaring Spring, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Violet (Johnson) McMaster. She married James W. Settle May 5, 1956, in Maryland. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1998. She is survived by six...

Bruce D. Kyle

Bruce D. Kyle

Jan 15, 2009

Bruce D. Kyle, 66, Duncansville, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Bon Secours Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Leslie Harold and Eileen Matilda (Byrne) Kyle. He married Mary V. Frank June 7, 1963, in Cumberland, Md. She preceded him in death Jan. 27, 2004. He is survived by a daughter, Jeanie Kyle...

Loretta M. Garlick

Loretta M. Garlick

Jan 12, 2009

Loretta M. Garlick, 77, Altoona, died Monday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Born in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Francy (Wills) Price. She married Walter M. Garlick June 23, 1956, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband, Walter M.; a daughter, Karen D. and husband, Robert J. Poorman, of Altoona; grandson, Spc. Jason...

Daniel Joseph Myers

Daniel Joseph Myers

Jan 11, 2009

Daniel Joseph Myers, 56, Altoona, formerly of Juniata, died Sunday afternoon at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Raymond Peter and Mary Elizabeth ''Betty'' (Bonner) Myers. He is survived by two daughters: Stephanie Myers and Kellie Myers; two sons: Neil Myers and Daniel Myers; five sisters: Mary Yuvan, Gretchen Packard,...

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