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Charles H. Moryken
Dec 15, 2008
Charles H. Moryken, 94, Tyrone RD 2, died Monday afternoon at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Altoona. He was born in Juniata, son of the late Andrew and Martha (Piech) Moryken. He married Sophia Melynk Nov. 15, 1947, at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona. She died Nov. 7, 1985. Surviving are a son, John (Lucy) and a granddaughter, Sarah, all of...
Pearl Helen Ickes
Dec 12, 2008
Pearl Helen Ickes, 99, Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly of Eleventh Street Tower, Altoona, died Friday morning at the home. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Martha (Ressler) Wicker. She married William Ickes April 15, 1925, in Altoona. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1967. Surviving are a daughter, Edna Hierling of Altoona; a...
Frank J. Filipiak
Nov 27, 2008
Mr. Frank J. Filipiak, 82, of Altoona died Thursday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Streechko) Filipiak. He married Ellen Margaret Oct. 1, 1947, in Berlin, Germany. She preceded him in death March 5, 1988. Surviving are a daughter, Christina "Tina" Ann Manna; a granddaughter,...
Grace L. Hebler
Nov 26, 2008
Mrs. Grace L. Hebler age 91, of Randleman, NC, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday at Randolph Hospital, NC. Born in Belvidere St. Mary's Co., MD, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Ellen (Turner) Guy. She married Albert Hebler on July 25, 1935 at St. Mary's Co. MD He preceded her in death on May 10, 1994...
Edward M. Gowrylish
Nov 11, 2008
Edward M. Gowrylish, 76, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, died Tuesday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Joliet, Ill., son of the late Alex and Mary (Fedora) Gowrylish. He had been a truck driver and bartender. Mr. Gowrylish served as a private in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Friends will be received from...
Melvin J. Chirdon
Oct 26, 2008
Melvin J. Chirdon, 82, The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Sunday at the home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel W. and Genevieve (Litzinger) Chirdon. Survived by nephews: Joseph M. (wife, Jean) Chirdon and William F. (wife, Karen) Chirdon, all of Altoona; great-nephews: Michael (wife, Cathy), Timothy (wife, Robin), Jon (wife, Jess), Thomas...
Robert J. 'Bobby' Williams
Oct 22, 2008
Robert J. "Bobby" Williams, 72, Altoona, died Wednesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. Born in Frankstown, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Mabel F. (Gates) Williams. He married Rosalie M. Myers Jan. 6, 1955, in Altoona. Surviving are his wife, Rosalie M.; two daughters: Sheryl A. DeHaas and husband, Max, and Carol...
Leo Dryburgh Jr.
Oct 17, 2008
Mr. Leo Dryburgh, Jr. age 59, of Altoona, PA., died Friday afternoon at VA Medical Center University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Altoona, PA., he was the son of the late Leo and Anna (Plutko) Dryburgh Sr.. Preceeded in death by his first wife Sandra Kay Tomlinson, and then married Carroll A. Benden on August 25, 1985 at Altoona, Pa....
Elizabeth C. Waksmonski
Oct 9, 2008
Elizabeth C. Waksmonski, 103, Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, died Thursday evening at the manor. She was born in Barnesboro, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Petrick) Squashic. She married Michael S. Waksmonski Sept. 12, 1927, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gallitzin. He preceded her in death March 13, 1969. Surviving are two daughters: Catherine E. Matulnes and husband,...
Thomas 'Tom' J. Wojcik
Oct 4, 2008
Thomas "Tom" J. Wojcik, 78, Altoona RD 5, died Saturday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus, after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Michael and Anna (Saternus) Wojcik. He married Jean "Theresa" Hammond Nov. 7, 1953, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Gallitzin. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Diane Brennan and...
John D. Slowik Sr.
Sep 19, 2008
John D. Slowik Sr., 55, of Altoona went home to be with the Lord Friday at his residence with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle against Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel J. and Evelyn C. (Bookamire) Slowik. He married Martha J. Arend Aug. 7, 1976, in Altoona....
Silas 'Dick' R. Koofer
Sep 13, 2008
Silas "Dick" R. Koofer, 85, Graystone Court, Roaring Spring, formerly of Duncansville, died Saturday morning at Homewood at Martinsburg. He was born in Frankstown, son of the late Charles F. and Mary Alice (Geesey) Koofer. He married Henrietta M. Loibl Oct. 4, 1944, in Cumberland, Md. Surviving are his wife, Henrietta "Sis;" a daughter, Lori and husband, Rob Trostle, of...
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