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ROSE HELENE KACZOR

ROSE HELENE KACZOR

Dec 5, 2015

Rose Helene Kaczor, 90, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lilly, daughter of the late Francis and Pauline (Fulla) Yanik.

Surviving are her husband of 61 years, Stanley; three daughters: Marie-Monica Kaczor and husband, George Kohl, Pauline-Veronica Kaczor and husband, John Papa, and Rose-Ann Kaczor and husband, Gary Vassalotti; a...

JOSHUA D. EMERICK

JOSHUA D. EMERICK

Nov 30, 2015

Joshua D. Emerick, 39, Duncansville, died Monday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of Susan M. Emerick. Surviving are his mother; two daughters: Ella Emerick and Taylor Shaw; a son, Oscar Emerick; a granddaughter Rowen Potts; and a brother, Ronald Fink Jr. (Casey). Josh was very close to his uncles and aunts Clark Emerick, David Emerick...

MYRON J. YEAGER

MYRON J. YEAGER

Nov 17, 2015

Myron J. Yeager, 95, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Isadore C. and Stella A. (Rhoa) Yeager. He married Mary E. Feroleto on Nov. 27, 1954, at Holy Trinity Church, Huntington, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2009.

Surviving are his nephew and caregiver,...

DAVID RICHARD 'DICK' FOUSE SR.

DAVID RICHARD 'DICK' FOUSE SR.

Nov 12, 2015

David Richard 'Dick' Fouse, Sr., 83, Altoona, passed away Thursday evening at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harold Bechtel and Pearl M. (Frederick) Fouse. He married Millie J. Longstreth on May 14, 1950, at Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren. She preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 2011.

Surviving are four sons: James...

MARJORIE L. HOFFMAN

MARJORIE L. HOFFMAN

Nov 9, 2015

Marjorie L. Hoffman, 86, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona surrounded by her family.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late William J. and Ellen C. (Delozier) Lumadue. She married Durbin C. Hoffman Jr. on July 3, 1947, in Altoona, and he died on Dec. 9, 1969.

Surviving are seven daughters: Cecilia (Thomas) Shannon of Tyrone...

BLAINE L. KOCOLOSKI

BLAINE L. KOCOLOSKI

Oct 23, 2015

Mr. Kocoloski, 92 of Zanesville, Ohio, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday morning at his residence.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Romerowicz) Kocoloski. He married Josephine F. Filus on Nov. 28, 1945, in Gallitzin.

 He is survived by his wife, Josephine F. Filus, of nearly 70 years; a daughter, Debra M. (Kenneth) Kleppe...

WILLIAM C. BIRELY SR.

WILLIAM C. BIRELY SR.

Oct 20, 2015

William C. Birely Sr., 74, Altoona, passed away Tuesday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Betty (Vipond) Birely. He married Linda L. Hale on July 7, 1967, in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Linda; two daughters: Barbara and Susan; a son, William C. Jr.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;...

BRYAN A. WRIGHT

BRYAN A. WRIGHT

Oct 17, 2015

Bryan A. Wright, 82, Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday afternoon at his residence.

He was born in Canton, Mo., son of the late Carroll and Nellie (Emery) Wright. He married Ruth N. Coughenour on Feb. 27, 1960, in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth, of 55 years; three daughters:  Bryanna Edwards and husband,...

PATRICIA J.  INGHAM

PATRICIA J. INGHAM

Oct 10, 2015

Mrs. Patricia J. Ingham, 92, passed away Saturday morning at Garvey Manor.  Patty was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (McCabe) Morgan.  She married Jack Ingham on June 20, 1946, in Altoona. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years; one daughter, Sherry (Daniel) Buck; two grandchildren:  Erin and Adam Buck; a great-granddaughter, Madeline;...

HOWARD E. "GENE" ROYER

HOWARD E. "GENE" ROYER

Sep 4, 2015

Harold E. "Gene" Royer, 74, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at Cambria Care Center, Ebensburg.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Carl and Elsie Mae (Corbin) Royer.

Surviving is a niece, Sue Chathams and her husband, John, of Flinton.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard W. Royer.

Gene was employed by...

GARY D. BEVAN

GARY D. BEVAN

Aug 22, 2015

Gary D. Bevan, 68, Hollidaysburg, passed away peacefully Saturday evening at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Scranton, son of the late David and Dorothy (McFadden) Bevan. He married Marilyn Baronner on Sept. 2, 1972, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Marilyn; four children: Mark (Jackie) of Altoona, Erik (Nichole) of Tyrone,...

MICHAEL E. MCGEE

MICHAEL E. MCGEE

Aug 16, 2015

Michael Edward McGee, 45, Altoona, died Saturday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Bedford.

Surviving are his mother, Priscilla (Suter) Noel, and stepfather, Robert; a brother, Larry (Bonnie) Melius of Orrstown; and a sister, Denise (Terry) Pierce of Naples, Fla., and daughters, Amanda and Audrey.

Michael was a graduate of Altoona Area High School. He served in the...

CARIE M. ROBUCK

CARIE M. ROBUCK

Aug 12, 2015

Carie M. Robuck, 91, Hollidaysburg, passed away Wednesday afternoon at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Charles and Sophia (Wolf) Lloyd. She married John A. Robuck on Feb. 14, 1942, in Baltimore, Md., and he preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 2007.

Surviving are two daughters: Joann (Tom) Gaither...

DONNA L. OTT

DONNA L. OTT

Aug 2, 2015

Donna L. Ott, 48, Altoona, died Sunday at UPMC Altoona after a four month illness. She was born in Altoona, daughter of John A. and Peggy (Eichenlaub) Mays. Surviving are her parents; a daughter, Vanessa L. Ott; a son, Lawrence J.'Buddy' Ott; a grandson; and a sister, Patti Jo Mays. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Dorothy...

PATRICIA ANN DIBERT

PATRICIA ANN DIBERT

Jul 9, 2015

Patricia Ann Dibert, 87, formerly of Altoona, died Thursday afternoon at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Thomas A. and Anna H. (Muri) Dibert.

Pat was a loving and special aunt to nephews: Roderick Baronner (Rose Ergler) and Randal Baronner (Theresa Chirdon); and nieces: Paula Baronner and Marilyn Bevan (Gary). She is...

CHARLOTTE PLUNKETT

CHARLOTTE PLUNKETT

Jul 8, 2015

Charlotte E. Plunket, 85, Altoona, died Wednesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of Harris and Gerdean (Hicks) Hill. She married Robert C. Plunket on June 28, 1946, in Winchester, Va., and he preceded her in death on May 25, 2014.

Surviving are a stepson, Robert C. Goss and fiancée, Tawny Smola, and their son, Royce.

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JOSEPH H. HIGHDUCH

JOSEPH H. HIGHDUCH

Jul 3, 2015

Joseph H. Highduch, 83 of Altoona passed away Friday morning at Golden Living Center- Hillview.

He was born in Antis Township, son of the late Charles and Fannie (Moryken) Highduch. He married Linda R. Watson on April 24, 1967, at Wheeling, W.V.

He is survived by his wife; two sons: Jason and wife, Kara, of Reading and Joseph of Philadelphia;...

DOROTHY GRACE STAHL

DOROTHY GRACE STAHL

Jun 12, 2015

Dorothy Grace Stahl, 87, Altoona, died Friday at Amber Terrace at Altoona Center for Nursing Care.

She was born in Loysburg, daughter of Ralph and Vera (Smith) Smith. She married Asher Bruce Stahl on April 9, 1948, and he died June 20, 2012.

Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Bruce and wife, Diane Marie, of Altoona; two grandchildren: Nicole Marie Cutler...

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