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JANET IRENE BUTTERBAUGH

JANET IRENE BUTTERBAUGH

Jul 25, 2016

Janet Irene Butterbaugh, 82, Altoona, passed away Monday at UPMC Altoona, surrounded by her family.

Surviving are three children: Richard C., Joanna Thomas and Laurie Mills; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis J. Butterbaugh Sr.; and a son, Lewis James Jr.

A private service will be held for immediate family only.

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PATRICIA ANNE BATTISTI

PATRICIA ANNE BATTISTI

Jun 23, 2016

Patricia Anne Battisti, 75, Altoona, passed away early Thursday morning at Select Specialty Hospital, Johnstown.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Martin John and Marguerite Elizabeth (Ringler) Kelly.

Surviving are two daughters: Kathleen E. Ciaramella (Vincent) and Christina Marie Battisti; three sons: John Paul, Stephen Neal (Vicki) and Timothy Mark (Linda); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a...

JANE E. STEELE

JANE E. STEELE

Jun 3, 2016

Jane E. Steele, 88, Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at Golden LivingCenter-Hillview.

She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Charles and  Daisey (Bice) Ling.   Surviving are a daughter, Pauline Dryburgh of Altoona; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Steel. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing...

MELVIN 'MEL' LEE ELLIS

MELVIN 'MEL' LEE ELLIS

Jun 2, 2016

Melvin Lee “Mel” Ellis, 82, Altoona, passed away Thursday early morning at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late John and Sarah (Allan) Ellis. On March 13, 1953, he married Eleanor Keller in Winchester, Va.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters: Catherine Sue Forster and husband, Peter, of State College, Terri Riccio and husband, Daniel,...

ROBERT GORDON 'BOB' KEITH

ROBERT GORDON 'BOB' KEITH

May 31, 2016

 

Robert Gordon Keith, 62, of Altoona at passed away late Tuesday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in San Diego, CA, he was the son of the late Harold Paul and Alta Marie (Crowder) Keith.

Survived by his wife: Susan M. (Jenkins) Keith whom he married on January 26, 1980 at Camp Springs Md, two daughters: Heather L....

CATHERINE J. "Cathy" BACZA

CATHERINE J. "Cathy" BACZA

May 4, 2016

 

Catherine J. “Cathy” Bacza, 81, Riggles Gap, Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at her residence, surrounded by her family.

  She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late George and Eleanor (Davis) Wolff. On Oct. 19, 1957, she married Paul A. Bacza in Altoona, and he preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1999.

Surviving are three sons:...

JOHN C OZIO

JOHN C OZIO

Apr 28, 2016

John C. Ozio, 22, Altoona, passed away at his grandmother's residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Altoona, son of Paula Johnson and Stephen Ozio.

Surviving are his mother; his father; four sisters: Natasha Gardner, Brittany Gardner, Kaliauna Ozio and Alyssa Ozio; two brothers: Stephen Jr. and Andrew Ozio; his grandmother, Jane Ozio of Altoona; five...

ROBERT C. MERRELL SR.

ROBERT C. MERRELL SR.

Mar 20, 2016

Robert C. Merrell Sr., 66, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Batavia, N.Y., son of the late Clifford and Clara (Nevinger) Merrell. On Sept. 5, 1970, he married Marsha A. Fowler married at Hamilton Air Force Base, San Marino, Calif.

Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Marsha; two sons:...

PATTI M. HARTZ

PATTI M. HARTZ

Mar 13, 2016

Patti M. Hartz, 52, of Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at UPMC Altoona.

She was born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Andrew and Susanne (Fuglistaller) Prevento.   Survived by two daughters: Laura Ebersole of Tyrone, and Lisa Ebersole of Altoona,  four grandchildren, Lilliana, Nicholas; Kaelyn and Liam. Her parents, four sisters: Nellie Styers, Angie Mountain, Tammy Perrin...

JEFFREY LEE MAUK

JEFFREY LEE MAUK

Feb 23, 2016

Jeffrey Lee Mauk, 53, Altoona, died Tuesday morning at his residence of natural causes.

He was born in Altoona, son Judith (Stevens) Mauk-Eichenlaub and the late Ronald Richard Mauk.

Surviving are his mother, Judith Eichenlaub; a daughter, Julie Anna Mauk; a son, Samuel Paul Mauk; a step daughter, Kristy Plummer; six sisters: Debra Twele, Joan Lloyd, Emma Damman, Diane Saxe,...

ROSE RITA SPRINGMAN

ROSE RITA SPRINGMAN

Feb 12, 2016

Rose Rita Springman, 90, Altoona, passed away Friday evening at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Catherine B. (Lantzy) Springman.

Surviving are many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her fifteen siblings: Mary, Hilary, Ernestine, Wilhemina, Scholastica, Wilfred, Gervase, Germaine, Gerard, Vida, Margaret, Constance, Patrick, Howard...

ELIZABETH A. 'Betty' ROBERTS

ELIZABETH A. 'Betty' ROBERTS

Feb 7, 2016

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Roberts, 69, Garvey Manor, formerly of Graystone Court Villas, Altoona, passed away Sunday morning at the Manor.

 She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Salvatore and Regina Julia (Bennetti) Maiorana. She married Joseph J. Roberts on Oct. 30, 1971. He preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 2011.

Surviving are her in-laws, Tony and Carol...

WILLIAM G. HATCH

WILLIAM G. HATCH

Jan 29, 2016

William G. Hatch, 81, of Altoona, died Friday at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, the son of the late George and the late Mary (Schmeltzer) Hatch. He married  Mary A. Simmons on August 9, 1966 in Virginia.

Survived by his wife: Mary. Children:: Suzett Simmons, Michele, Lisa Furey, Elizabeth Jameson, Lori Chislow, John and  Andrew Hatch. 24 grandchildren...

DR. STANLEY FREDERICK KACZOR

DR. STANLEY FREDERICK KACZOR

Jan 25, 2016

Dr. Stanley Frederick Kaczor, 94, Altoona, passed away Monday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Veronica (Baran) Kaczor. He married Rose Helene Yanik June 17, 1954, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Lilly, and she preceded him in death Dec. 5, 2015.

Surviving are three daughters: Marie-Monica Kaczor and husband, George...

LAWRENCE E. BRITTON

LAWRENCE E. BRITTON

Dec 22, 2015

Lawrence E. Britton, 61, Hollidaysburg, died Tuesday evening at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph Thomas and Margaret Mae (Frampton) Britton.  He married Doris Wiedman.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Dory; a daughter, Christine M.; two sons: Lawrence E. Jr. and Joseph Aloysius; two grandchildren; two sisters: Peggy (Dan) Lafferty and Rosemary...

NICK PECKOWYCH

NICK PECKOWYCH

Dec 17, 2015

Nick Peckowych, 84, Bellwood, died Thursday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Pinecroft, son of the late Ilko and Katherine (Branza) Peckowych. He married Francisca Mondryk on April 26, 1975, at St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years; four sisters: Ann Stehman of Lock Haven, Eve Poeschl of Altoona and Catherine Peckowych and...

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,...

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