Raymond J. Stoehr
Sep 14, 2009
Senior Master Chief, Raymond J. Stoehr, 82, of Homewood at Martinsburg the son of Raymond and Louisa (Kuny) Stoehr, ended his earthly voyage surrounded by his family on Monday evening. He now begins his heavenly travels into the loving arms of the Lord were the seas are always tranquil. He will be greeted in Paradise by his loving wife of...
Mary E. Yeager
Sep 3, 2009
Mary E. Yeager, 87, Altoona, died Thursday morning at her residence. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Feroleto) Feroleto. She married Myron J. Yeager Nov. 27, 1954, at Holy Trinity Church, Huntingdon. Surviving are her husband, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Angelo. Mary was a 1940 graduate of...
Helen M. Dzwonkowski
Aug 28, 2009
Helen Dzwonkowski of Kettle Rd, Tyrone formerly of 2102 - 20th St. Altoonna died Friday evening at Altoona Regionsl Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus.Helen was born in Altoona, Pa. the daughter of the late of Ignatious and Anna (Jabelka) Dzwonkowski. Survived by several nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Betty Dzwonkowski. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima...
Louise Marjorie Brunner
Aug 22, 2009
Louise Marjorie Brunner, 83, of Duncansville died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roy E. and Vernie L. (Bardo) Mitchell. Surviving are her children: Irene M. Holzman, Ruth M. McCloskey, Patricia Ann Servello, Kathleen J. Schane, Charleen L. Smith, Dennis McMaster and David E. McMaster; 12 grandchildren; and a brother, Roy...
Rose Marie Brennan
Aug 20, 2009
Rose Marie Brennan, 80, Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Lakemont, died Thursday morning at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Hazel Wike. She married Donald F. Brennan April 19, 1961, in Altoona. Surviving are her husband; five sons: Donald F. Jr. of Altoona, Steven and wife, Diane, of Hollidaysburg, James...
Leonard A. Parrish
Jun 26, 2009
Leonard E. Parrish, 70, formerly of 1920 15th Ave., Altoona, died Friday afternoon at Altoona Regional Health System, Altoona Hospital Campus. He was born in Gallitzin, son of the late Leonard A. and Ellen E. (Ray) Parrish. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Weidwald. Surviving are two daughters: Michelle Kavalets and husband, Mick, of Altoona and...
E. Pauline "Polly" Mickey
Jun 17, 2009
E. Pauline "Polly" Mickey age 77, of Altoona, Entered into Eternal Glory on Wednesday evening at Altoona Regional Health System Altoona Hosp Campus. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Isaac Richard and Beulah Pauline (Secrist) Likens. She married Charles Howard Mickey Sr. on June 20, 1951 in Cumberland, Md. He preceded her...
Louis Soldner
Jun 12, 2009
Louis Soldner, 87, of Altoona died Friday morning at The Lutheran Home of Hollidaysburg. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late Anton and Anna (Ehgartner) Soldner. He is survived by two sisters: Anna Fliegerbauer and Mary Lenhart, both of Altoona; a brother, John of Hollidaysburg; and several nieces and nephews. He also is survived by a special...
Josephine T. Pleva
Jun 8, 2009
Mrs. Josephine T. Pleva age 83, of Altoona, formerly of Coupon, died Monday evening at Altoona Center for Nursing Care. Born in Altoona, PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Pleva) Kolarczyk. She married Michael Pleva who preceded her in death. Survived by one daughter: Michelle Weidlich of Columbia , PA, four sons: David Kolarczyk and...
Bernice E. Garis
Jun 7, 2009
Bernice E. Garis age 75, of formerly of 2015 Broad Ave. Altoona, died Sunday at Hearthside Nursing Home, State College, PA where she was recently a guest. Born in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Reuben R and Ruth Elizabeth (Van Allman) Garis. Survived by one daughter: Joy Wheeler and husband Robert of Charlotte, NC, A sister: Carrol...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
