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MARY  "MIM" KAY BILLMAN

MARY "MIM" KAY BILLMAN

Feb 25, 2017

Mary Kay “Mim” (Pufka) Billman, 57, Steilacoom, Wash., formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully from complications of carcinoid cancer on Feb. 25, 2017, at her residence, under hospice care and surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph and Janet (Martin) Pufka. On Aug. 2, 1986, she married Paul Billman in Altoona.

Surviving are...

STANLEY J. HALERZ

STANLEY J. HALERZ

Feb 24, 2017

Stanley J. Halerz, 72, Altoona, passed away Friday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., son of the late John S. and Anna J. (Klisiewicz) Halerz. He was twice married, first to Madelyn Jane Hample, who died in 2000, and then to Anna May Stoy, on Jan. 22, 2005, at Berkley Springs, Md.

Surviving are his wife,...

MARY E. MCCLOSKEY

MARY E. MCCLOSKEY

Feb 11, 2017

Mary E. McCloskey, 70, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, morning at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, , she was the daughter of the late  Emily Aonoa  Harris .  Her husband, Daniel J "Boone" McCloskey, whom he married on June 28, 1975 at Gallitzin, Pa., he preceded her in death on April 1, 2012.   Survived...

LESLIE STEWART SPEACHT

LESLIE STEWART SPEACHT

Jan 27, 2017

Leslie Stewart. Speacht, 62, of Altoona, pass away Friday, evening at UPMC Altoona after an extended illness.

He was born in Rockhill, SC, the son of the late William R. and Nell E. (Etheridge) Speacht.   Survived by his wife: Kim Karen Alvina Elliott Zeinoun   whom he married on August 2, 2016 in Altoona, a daughter: Johanna Brazile.

He was a...

MARY FREDERICK

MARY FREDERICK

Jan 24, 2017

Mary A. Frederick, 78, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Kensinger) Mummert. On July 9, 1960, she married George D. Frederick at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are her husband; four sons: Jeff (Trish), David, Mark (Carol) and Bradley (Ginney); eight...

FRANCES PAGLIARO

FRANCES PAGLIARO

Jan 12, 2017

Frances Pagliaro 94, of Altoona passed away Thursday evening surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Altoona. Born in Johnstown, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Petrosky) Kravetz. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph, of 69 years, who she married on August 10, 1944, in Johnstown. Survived by her children, Lorraine (Robert) Beck, Altoona; Patricia (Richard)...

RUTH MARY BOYLES-LONESKY

RUTH MARY BOYLES-LONESKY

Dec 31, 2016

Ruth Mary Lonesky, 93, Altoona, died Saturday morning at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Glenn E. and Minnie C. (Karl) Streightiff. She first married George I. Boyles, who preceded her in death, and formerly was married to John Lonesky.

Surviving are a son, George W. (Regina) Boyles of Altoona; six...

ANTHONY A. "TONY" BACZA

ANTHONY A. "TONY" BACZA

Dec 26, 2016

Anthony A. Bacza, 59, of Altoona,  passed away Monday evening at Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown,

He was born  in Altoona, the son of the late Walter J. and  Helen E. (Moryken) Bacza.   Survived by one sister: Joan Wisdom of Naples Fl, two brothers: James R Bacza and wife Linda of Altoona, and Ronald Bacza and wife Helen of Joliet...

FRANK J. PLEVA

FRANK J. PLEVA

Dec 21, 2016

Frank J. Pleva, 96, a resident of Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly of Juniata Gap Road, passed away Wednesday evening at the home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on in Coupon, son of the late Anthony and Caroline (Niemic) Pleva. On July 25, 1945, he married Rose Marie Kolarczyk at St. Joseph Church Coupon, and she preceded him in...

THOMAS  "Tom" R. MCCLELLAN

THOMAS "Tom" R. MCCLELLAN

Dec 11, 2016

Thomas “Tom” R. McClellan, 57, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Altoona, son of Ralph and the late Phyllis (Miller) McClellan. On Oct. 10, 1987, he married Michele McCabe at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife; a son, Brandon Thomas at home;...

DANIEL P. MORRISON SR.

DANIEL P. MORRISON SR.

Nov 16, 2016

 

Daniel P. Morrison Sr., 70, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Eleanor May (McConnell) Morrison. On Jan. 29, 2002, he married Sandra J. Kenawell in Altoona. He was formerly married to Donna J. Kuhn.

Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Kelly S. Morrison; a son, Daniel P. Jr.;...

ALICE M. WINRICK

ALICE M. WINRICK

Nov 15, 2016

Alice M. Winrick 77, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Philip and Florence ( McGregor) Chirdon. On April 29, 1955, she married Frank Winrick at St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1998.

Surviving are seven daughters: Dolores...

ANNA MARIE SHURA

ANNA MARIE SHURA

Nov 14, 2016

Anna Marie Shura, 62, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Babiak) Nebelski. On May 29, 1976, she married Stanley E. Shura at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona.

Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Julia M.; a son, David S.; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and...

GENEVIEVE HELEN MUSTO

GENEVIEVE HELEN MUSTO

Nov 14, 2016

Genevieve Helen Musto, 98, formerly of 320 Pleasant Valley Blvd., passed away Monday morning at Graystone Manor at Bellmeade.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Mark and Victoria (Kwolek) Cecula. On Nov. 16, 1940, she married Michael Musto in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1976.

Surviving are a sister, Sophie Klein; four...

CLARA LYNN SHANNON

CLARA LYNN SHANNON

Oct 28, 2016

Clara Lynn Shannon, 84, Altoona, passed away peacefully on Friday at her residence.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William L. and Ellen Loretta (McDermitt) Freed. On Dec. 12, 1949, she married the love of her life, Melvin “John” Shannon, in Altoona, and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2005 after celebrating 57 years together.

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JOANNA J. TETANICH

JOANNA J. TETANICH

Oct 14, 2016

Joanna J. Tetanich, 84, Altoona, died Friday morning at Altoona Center for Nursing.

She was born in Coupon, daughter of the late Joseph J and Sophie (Boychew) Adamczyk. On May 26, 1956, she married Paul Tetanich at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Altoona, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 1998.

Surviving are two daughters: Lisa A. Peters...

CHARLES E. HORTON II

CHARLES E. HORTON II

Sep 30, 2016

 

Charles E. Horton, II, 57, of Altoona, Friday, at UPMC- Altoona after an extended illness,

Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Charles E and  Geraldine M. (Marlett) Horton.   Survived by one daughter: Jessica Suhoney, two sons: Shawn Ballos and Charles T., Six siblings: Patty, Chester, Jack, Don, Clayton and David.

He was preceded in...

FRANK E. ADAMCZYK

FRANK E. ADAMCZYK

Sep 6, 2016

Frank E. Adamczyk, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John F and Victoria A (Good) Adamczyk.

Surviving are a brother, Robert and wife, Margie, of Mt. Jackson, Va.; a sister-in-law, Paulette of Altoona; two nephews: Paul R. Jr. and fiancée, Jennifer, and Robert Jr. and wife, Susan; two...

EFFIE MAE HOOVER

EFFIE MAE HOOVER

Aug 31, 2016

 

Effie Mae Hoover, 80, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Wednesday, afternoon at her residence, surrounded by her family.

she was born in Altoona,  the daughter of the late James W. and Marie W. (Hamp) Shields.   

Survived by her husband: Howard Hoover married on February 17, 1984 at Winchester, Va., two daughters: Amy Shields of Altoona and Tamara "Tammy"...

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