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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
