JOAN C. KNOUSE
Oct 13, 2010
Joan C. Knouse, 66, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Valley View Home. She was born in Irvona, daughter of the late Harry Woodrow and Effie (Thurston) Barrett. She married George T. Knouse on Dec. 26, 1977, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband; a son, Timothy E. at home; three sisters: Christine Jacobs of Madera, Susan G. Savannah of Butler and...
Barbara J. Mock
Oct 2, 2010
Barbara J. Mock, 54, Altoona, died Saturday at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of Shirley Ann (Langer) Crostley and the late Willie J. Crostley. She married Robert M. Mock on Dec. 8, 1995, in Orlando, Fla. Surviving are her mother; her husband; four sons: Ryan McNally, Raymond W. McNally, Robert W. McNally and...
Raymond E. Holleran
Oct 1, 2010
Raymond E. Holleran, 85, Altoona, died Friday morning at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Howard John and Bertha Marie (Welsh) Holleran. He married Martha Jane Gagen on Jan. 26, 1946, in Philadelphia, and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2005. Surviving are a daughter, Kathy A. Barger and husband, James,...
Catherine M. Shaunessy
Sep 21, 2010
Catherine M. Shaunessy age 82, of Falls Church, VA, formerly of Altoona died Tuesday morning at Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Va. She was born in Altoona, PA., the daughter of the late James M. and Hilda M. (Conrad) Shaunessy. Survived by two sisters: Alverta C. Allison of Hatfield, Frances B. Lease and husband Gilbert of Ellicott City, MD and one...
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
