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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"...

MARY GERTRUDE "GERTIE" MAUK

MARY GERTRUDE "GERTIE" MAUK

Aug 26, 2016

 

Mary Gertrude Mauk, 94, of 241 Commissioners Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of 2028 – 11thAve. Altoona, PA passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.

Gertie was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Theodore John and Elizabeth Philomena (Weis) Young.  Her husband, Harry B. Mauk Sr., whom she married on August 26, 1939 at Winchester,...

VIRGINIA "Gina" A. EDER

VIRGINIA "Gina" A. EDER

Aug 10, 2016

Virginia A. Eder, 87, of Lebanon formerly of Altoona, passed peacefully at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.

She was born in Altoona the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Wytosick) Adameck.  Virginia married the love of her life, Frank, on September 4, 1954. She was a devoted wife until his passing in 1996. 

Survived by her two sons: John and...

BARBARA ANN BALLOS

BARBARA ANN BALLOS

Aug 2, 2016

Barbara Ann Ballos, 84, Altoona, passed away Tuesday afternoon at The Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Maurice and Madelyn (Winkler) Long. On April 10, 1950, she married Gust H. Ballos, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2013.

Surviving are two daughters: Darlene Weiand (Tim) of Bellwood, and Nancy Gibney...

CATHERINE L. BURR

CATHERINE L. BURR

Jul 26, 2016

Catherine L. Burr, 91, of Altoona, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

She was born in East Freedom, the daughter of the late Hugh C and Adelaide (Brown) Lingenfelter.  Her husband, Vincent A. Burr Sr., whom she married on May 30, 1954 at Altoona, he preceded her in death on...

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