BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBIT ABSTRACTS, AUGUST 1998

From the Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA

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Altoona Mirror, August 1998, Index to Obituaries

Adams, Albert D. "Doyle"                   8/6/1998, A9; 8/5/1998, A9
Andrews, James M.                          8/27/1998, A11
Ayers-Dick, Lois A.                        8/20/1998, A11
Ball, Grace L.                             8/11/1998, A5
Ball, Helen M.                             8/1/1998, A9
Ball, Helen M.                             8/2/1998, A11
Ball, Marjorie Ann L.                      8/10/1998, A7
Barth, Shirley I.                          8/14/1998, A7
Beamer, William M.                         8/20/1998, A11
Becher, Agnes M.                           8/4/1998, A5
Belgin, Bernard J. "Barney"                8/28/1998, A7
Belin, Anna M.                             8/15/1998, A7
Bennett, Henry L.                          8/25/1998, A5
Benoni, Leo Alexander Sr.                  8/9/1998, A9
Berry, Joseph Luther Sr.                   8/1/1998, A9
Biglin, Carolyn R. "Babe"                  8/22/1998, A9
Bowers, Naomi V.                           8/10/1998, A7
Bowser, Marjorie Ann                       8/5/1998, A9
Boyer, Katheryn A.                         8/22/1998, A9
Brenneman, James R.                        8/6/1998, A9
Brigham, Clayton Perry                     8/19/1998, A9
Brosius, Raymond G. Sr.                    8/8/1998, A7
Burket, William R.                         8/15/1998, A 7; 8/14/1998, A7
Burkhart, Genevieve L.                     8/6/1998, A9
Burns, Yvonne F.                           8/1/1998, A9
Campbell, Samuel D.                        8/16/1998, A9
Carberry, Steven B.                        8/14/1998, A7
Carloni, Richard S.                        8/22/1998, A9
Casner, Rosie J.                           8/24/1998, A5
Cassidy, Robert V.                         8/13/1998, A11
Cerullo, Theresa M. "Daisy"                8/18/1998, A5
Chapaloney, Carol A.                       8/26/1998, A11
Civiello, Ronald K.                        8/5/1998, A9
Clair, Robert E.                           8/8/1998, A7
Clapper, Chester R. "Chet"                 8/8/1998, A7
Clark, Laura May                           8/18/1998, A5
Clites, Robert D.                          8/15/1998, A7
Coble, Walter J. Sr.                       8/31/1998, A7
Cook, Mary Jane                            8/13/1998, A11
Cuomo, Mary                                8/19/1998, A9
Daugherty, Cora Lee                        8/14/1998, A7
DeDea, Amerigo V.                          8/30/1998, A9
DeShong, Edna H.                           8/15/1998, A7
Detwiler, C. Elisabeth                     8/20/1998, A11
Dilling, Hillary Grace                     8/31/1998, A7
Dodson, Denise D. "Dee-Dee"                8/31/1998, A7
Doran, Andrew J. "Shorty"                  8/28/1998, A7
Dublin, Helen F.                           8/25/1998, A5
Duffield, Evelyn "Dolly"                   8/12/1998, A9
Ebersole, Robert C. "Bo"                   8/26/1998, A11
Ecker, John W.                             8/27/1998, A11
Endress, Cecelia K.                        8/18/1998, A5
Ernest, Elizabeth M. "Libby"               8/1/1998, A9
Fabian, Rita M. "Sister Mary Magdalene"    8/23/1998, A9
Farringer, M. Evelyn                       8/25/1998, A5
Ford, John H.                              8/3/1998, A7
Ford, Paul L.                              8/1/1998, A9
Freeman, Catherine B.                      8/22/1998, A9
Frye, Evelyn M.                            8/27/1998, A11
Galat, Wayne R.                            8/14/1998, A7
Garber, Lewis J.                           8/17/1998, A7
Gargon, Edith J. "Edie"                    8/18/1998, A5
Gilliland-Hanson, Mary Caroline Elizabeth  8/31/1998, A7
Glinsky, Elmer L.                          8/4/1998, A5
Goetz, Charles Herbert "Bus"               8/8/1998, A7
Goodrow, Vida M.                           8/1/1998, A9
Granville, Margaret V.                     8/24/1998, A5
Gregor, Sarah                              8/3/1998, A7
Grove, Clydene J.                          8/11/1998, A5
Gutshall, David E. "Dates"                 8/6/1998, A9
Gutshall, Russell R. "Tommy"               8/13/1998, A11
Hammel, Harry Albert Jr.                   8/14/1998, A7
Hammond, Roy A. "Two Gun"                  8/27/1998, A11
Harris, Albert D.                          8/19/1998, A9
Hazey, Ruth F.                             8/13/1998, A11
Hetrick, Theodore R. "Ted"                 8/12/1998, A9
Heuston, Frank L.                          8/12/1998, A9
Hiney, C. Matthew "Matt"                   8/25/1998, A5
Hoover, Robert E.                          8/23/1998, A9
Horton, Charles E. Jr.                     8/27/1998, A11
Huber, Thomas Emil                         8/26/1998, A11
Ickes, Edith G.                            8/29/1998, A9
Ingram, James E.                           8/16/1998, A9
Irwin, Robert E. Sr.                       8/20/1998, A11
James, Myra M.                             8/30/1998, A9
James, William Jr.                         8/9/1998, A9
Johns, Ruby J. Treece                      8/11/1998, A5
Johnson, Earl A.                           8/1/1998, A9
Karakantas, Stephen A.                     8/30/1998, A9
Keen, Lois J.                              8/29/1998, A9
Kelley, F. Evelyn                          8/20/1998, A11
Kelly, Lanny J.                            8/5/1998, A9
Kennedy, Pauline G.                        8/14/1998, A7
Kenner, Doris C.                           8/21/1998, A7
Kephart, Cleo F.                           8/19/1998, A9
Koontz, William Woodrow                    8/24/1998, A5
Kovalsky, Peter J.                         8/19/1998, A9
Koza, Frank A.                             8/18/1998, A5
Kull, Wilbur F.                            8/27/1998, A11
Kuma, Mary C.                              8/19/1998, A9
Leasure, Lois V.                           8/29/1998, A9
Leedy, Adaline H.                          8/20/1998, A11
Lehman, John C.                            8/13/1998, A11
Lender, George                             8/16/1998, A9
Lenz, Mary                                 8/14/1998, A7
Livingston, Barclay                        8/3/1998, A7
Long, Frank L.                             8/27/1998, A11
Lozinski, Jennie V.                        8/25/1998, A5
Lucas, Forrest M.                          8/24/1998, A5
Luke, Loretta E.                           8/8/1998, A7
Lykens, David N.                           8/25/1998, A5
Lynn, Clyde G.                             8/16/1998, A9
MacDonald, Michael John "Hank"             8/8/1998, A7
Manges, Della Louise                       8/5/1998, A9
Matz, Catherine Gault                      8/22/1998, A9
McCartney, Anna R.                         8/5/1998, A9
McConnell, Harry F. "Mac"                  8/3/1998, A7
McCormick, M. Jayne                        8/4/1998, A5
McCracken, Kenneth E. Sr.                  8/28/1998, A7
McFee, Mary Concetta "Katie"               8/26/1998, A11
McGarvey, James P.                         8/3/1998, A7
McGunigal, Elizabeth L.                    8/30/1998, A9
McMasters, Joseph E.                       8/16/1998, A9
Micheltree, Kenneth S. "Mitch"             8/19/1998, A9
Mickel, Bernard D. "Bernie"                8/15/1998, A7
Miller, Alvin C.                           8/13/1998, A11
Miller, Francis G.                         8/12/1998, A9
Miller, Margaret Mae "Margy"               8/13/1998, A11
Moore, Arthur J. Jr. "Artie"               8/12/1998, A9
Moore, William J.                          8/11/1998, A5
Morgan, Marie E.                           8/20/1998, A11
Mosemann, Mary L.                          8/15/1998, A7
Moyer, Edward L.                           8/4/1998, A5
Moyer, Robert E.                           8/25/1998, A5
Murphy, Jean Keenan "Rose"                 8/28/1998, A7
Musselman,, Samuel A. Jr.                  8/10/1998, A7
Myers, Orvis Gideon                        8/30/1998, A9
Nagle, Harold W. "Duffy"                   8/6/1998, A9
Nagle, Sedes D. "Bud"                      8/27/1998, A11
Neptune, Georgia O.                        8/5/1998, A9
Nixon, William J.                          8/24/1998, A5
Nolan, Thomas G. "Tom"                     8/18/1998, A5
Oswald, Bartley C.                         8/20/1998, A11
Palazzi, Richard J.                        8/23/1998, A9
Palmer, Florence H.                        8/29/1998, A9
Pearson, Anna O.                           8/11/1998, A5
Peters, Marie Josephine                    8/5/1998, A9
Petroski, Mary Virginia                    8/22/1998, A9
Pheasant-Pennington, Janelle Marie         8/11/1998, A5
Plank, William H.                          8/11/1998, A5
Poust, William R. "Sparky"                 8/18/1998, A5
Redman, Patricia                           8/22/1998, A9
Reese, George C. "Cooter"                  8/14/1998, A7
Reighard, Earl T.                          8/18/1998, A5
Riley, A. Marceline                        8/7/1998, A5
Rooney, James G.                           8/10/1998, A7
Ropp, Marcellan J. "Pete"                  8/26/1998, A11
Ross, Milton D. Sr.                        8/14/1998, A7
Rouzer, Harriet "Sis"                      8/6/1998, A9
Rowell, Clifford H.                        8/1/1998, A9
Rudy, Minnie M.                            8/30/1998, A9
Rutter, Ralph D. "Gird"                    8/31/1998, A7
Saylor, James V.                           8/15/1998, A7
Schmitt, Joanne C. "Jo"                    8/11/1998, A5
Schmittle, Vivian R.                       8/9/1998, A9
Schroth, Allen C.                          8/17/1998, A7
Shaffer, Edward C.                         8/22/1998, A9
Shaffer, Martha J.                         8/1/1998, A9
Sharer, Betty L. Ammerman                  8/24/1998, A5
Sheehan, Leonard D.                        8/25/1998, A5
Shingler, T. Louise                        8/5/1998, A9
Shomo, Mary M.                             8/13/1998, A11
Sinclair, Ann V.                           8/14/1998, A7
Sky, Dorothy Leopole                       8/25/1998, A5
Smay, Ruth E.                              8/6/1998, A9
Smith, Ethel M.                            8/19/1998, A9
Smith, H. Louise                           8/27/1998, A11
Smolko, Mary C.                            8/1/1998, A9
Spiker, Robert E.                          8/24/1998, A5
St. Pierre, Hilda W.                       8/13/1998, A11
Stanford, Naomi Hughes                     8/20/1998, A11
Stiffler, Oakley R. Sr.                    8/8/1998, A7
Swanger, Chester A. "Woozy"                8/28/1998, A7
Szymusiak, Edward                          8/20/1998, A11
Tauber, Grace Rebecca                      8/16/1998, A9
Taylor, William J.                         8/19/1998, A9
Thompson, Myrtle M.                        8/21/1998, A7
Treaster, Vincent L.                       8/2/1998, A11
Van Scoyoc, Roy W. "Wes" Jr.               8/7/1998, A5
Viele, William J.                          8/18/1998, A5
Vipond, Ronald M.                          8/19/1998, A9
Wagner, J. Chadwick                        8/7/1998, A5
Walter, Alma L.                            8/31/1998, A7
Walter, Harry A. Sr.                       8/31/1998, A7
Waltz, Samuel Cloyd                        8/10/1998, A7
Warrender, Mildred Ada Caroline            8/21/1998, A7
Way, Andrew Vance                          8/28/1998, A7
Way, Gerrit C. L.                          8/12/1998, A9
Whitaker, Homer M.                         8/4/1998, A5
Williams, Dorothy E.                       8/28/1998, A7
Williams, Llewellyn A. Jr. "Sandy"         8/3/1998, A7
Worgul, Emory C.                           8/24/1998, A5
Wyant, Verna G.                            8/26/1998, A5
Yeager, Rita M.                            8/17/1998, A7
Yingling, Dee E.                           8/21/1998, A7
Yon, Charles N.                            8/22/1998, A9
Yurochko, Thomas E.                        8/4/1998, A5 


August 1, 1998

Name: Ball, Helen M.
Address: 2430 Oak Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Berry, Joseph Luther Sr.
Address: Tyrone, PA
Age: 53
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/24/1945
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Berry, Willard
Mother: Runk, Irene L.
Spouse: Weyant, Catherine Mary
Surviving Children: Berry, Joseph L. Jr.; Berry, Willard T.; Berry, Jon Cody;
Berry, Nicole Marie; Berry, Susan H.; 10 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Berry, William; Berry, Jim; Berry, Tim; Quirin, Sylvia
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New Canoe Creek Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Burns, Yvonne F.
Address: Ellicott City, MD
Age: 71
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: Ellicott City, MD
Birthdate: 9/25/1926
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Wertz, Donald Edwin
Mother: Ebright, Irene
Spouse: Burns, Joseph Louis (deceased)
Surviving Children: Burns, Joseph K.; Sapp, Jacqueline A.; Henderson, Jocelyn M.
; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wertz, Eddie; Wertz, Gary; Wertz, Dewey; Brongil, Pauline;
Smeltzer, Charlotte
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Wertz, Donald; Cox, Isabelle
Interment: Grandview Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Ernest, Elizabeth M. "Libby"
Address: East Freedom, PA
Age: 88
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: East Freedom, PA
Birthdate: 6/13/1910
Birthplace: Manns Choice
Father: Hochard, James
Mother: Comp, Susannah
Spouse: Ernest, Merle W. (d. 4/10/1982)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Claar, Kathleen M. "Kass"
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hochard, McCall
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Ford, Paul L.
Address: 5819 SE Windsong Lane, Stuart, FL, and Kennerdell RR
Age: 70
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: Northwest Medical Center, Franklin Campus
Birthdate: 8/25/1927
Birthplace: Cardiff
Father: Ford, Paul L. Sr.
Mother: McDonald, Marie
Spouse: Abercrombie, Kathryn
Surviving Children: Ford, David P.; Ford-Cameron, Paula; three granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Hagener, Ethel; McMullen, Nancy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Goodrow, Vida M.
Address: Penn Knoll Village, Everett RR, formerly King, PA
Age: 90
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Penn Knoll Village, Everett RR
Birthdate: 3/26/1908
Birthplace: East Stroudsburg, PA
Father: Robertson, Earl
Mother: Gulich, Sallie
Spouse: Grabowski, Ernest (d. 1961); Goodrow, John (d. 1995)
Surviving Children: Crawford, Betty; Grabowski, Edward; seven grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Best, Earl; Best, Edwin
Interment: St. Mark's Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Johnson, Earl A.
Address: Morris Plains, NJ, formerly Evanston, IL
Age: 87
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 1/7/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Johnson, James Blair
Mother: Gray, Elmira
Spouse: Sandrus, Dorothy
Surviving Children: Johnson, Timothy Earl; Johnson, Denis; Dean, Joyce; Burns,
Sylvia; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Johnson, Robert; Johnson, Richard
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Rowell, Clifford H.
Address: 127 Independence Drive, Duncansville, PA, formerly Bangor, ME
Age: 80
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 10/27/1917
Birthplace: Bradley, ME
Father: Rowell, Harold
Mother: Gilbert, Grace
Spouse: Carmalt, Phyllis
Surviving Children: Rowell, Steven; Hemphill, Susan; three grandchildren; four
step-grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Rowell, Bert; Spinney, Helen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bangor, ME
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Shaffer, Martha J.
Address: Box 23, Grandview Court, Duncansville, PA
Age: 63
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 3/9/1935
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Richards, Howard J.
Mother: Siegal, Margaret
Spouse: Shaffer, Alton E. (d. 9/24/1991)
Surviving Children: Lockard, Ronald L.; Hillegass, Roxann; Lockard, Rhonda; four
grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four
step-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Richards, Charles E.; Richard, Gerald P; Wright, Margaret J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9
 
Name: Smolko, Mary C.
Address: Coalport, PA
Age: 50
Deathdate: 7/30/1998
Deathplace: Western PA Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 8/11/1947
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Thompson, Francis D.
Mother: Martz, Florence Mae
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Smolko, Bryan; Smolko, Steven; Smolko, Robert; Smolko,
Sheila; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Thompson, Francis Jr. "Bud;" Kensinger, Virginia; Byars,
Helen; Miller, Jane
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/1/1998, A9 


August 2, 1998

Name: Ball, Helen M.
Address: 2430 Oak Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 4/2/1911
Birthplace: Ashville, PA
Father: Riley, Ralph
Mother: McMullen, Pearl
Spouse: Ball, Vernon F. (d. 1/1977)
Surviving Children: Ball, Melvin; Ball, Ralph; Vaughn, Charlotte, Farrell,
Louise; Stacey, Linda; 22 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Riley, Robert; Riley, Francis; Carrig, Zelda
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: All Faith Mausoleum, Alto-Reste Park
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/2/1998, A11
 
Name: Treaster, Vincent L.
Address: Centre Hall RR, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Centre Hall RR
Birthdate: 2/16/1922
Birthplace: Colyer
Father: Treaster, Jacob Leslie
Mother: Fohringer, Anna Mary
Spouse: Broome, Dolores L.
Surviving Children: Kahley, Joanne L; Turek, Shawnee L.; Rowles, Patti L. three
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dearing, Bernadine T.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/2/1998, A11 


August 3, 1998

Name: Ford, John H.
Address: Green Avenue Tower, Altoona, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/2/1998
Deathplace: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, PA
Birthdate: 6/28/1916
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Ford, Glenn C.
Mother: Knight, Verna M.
Spouse: Harnish, Louise L. (d. 10/4/1987)
Surviving Children: Ford, Robert F.; Buoymaster, Pamela; Amrhein, Debra; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Leedy, Josephine; Geist, Betty
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7
 
Name: Gregor, Sarah
Address: Ebensburg, formerly Cresson Township, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/2/1998
Deathplace: Lee Hospital, Johnstown
Birthdate: 1/1/1906
Birthplace: Gallitzin, PA
Father: Toros, Michael
Mother: Toros, Lydia
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Casale, Shirley
Deceased Siblings: Toros, Michael; Szoke, Susan; Maul, Mary
Interment: Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7
 
Name: Livingston, Barclay
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly Trafford
Age: 90
Deathdate: 8/1/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/12/1908
Birthplace: Windber, PA
Father: Livingston, Harry
Mother: Hollsopple, Sarah
Spouse: Black, Regina May (deceased)
Surviving Children: Livingston, Donald; Carol, Nancy; Albright, Arlene May; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Livingston, Charles; Livingston, Guy; Livingston, Port;
Livingston, Grant; Livingston, Chambers; Smith, Dorothy
Interment: Alto-Reste Park
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7
 
Name: McConnell, Harry F. "Mac"
Address: 293 Bilger Road, Mount Union, PA
Age: 60
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, PA
Birthdate: 7/1/1938
Birthplace: Allegheny Township, Blair County, PA
Father: McConnell, Raymond Edward
Mother: Cashman, Ester
Spouse: Miller, Dolores
Surviving Children: McConnell, Paul J.; McConnell, William David; McConnell,
Edward M.; Wallace, Denise Ann; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: McConnell, Charles; McConnell, Timothy; McConnell, Samuel;
McConnell, Ben; Logan, Delores; McConnell, Josephine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Mount Union
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7
 
Name: McGarvey, James P.
Address: Utahville, Coalport RR, PA
Age: 83
Deathdate: 8/1/1998
Deathplace: Utahville, Coalport RR
Birthdate: 3/3/1915
Birthplace: Utahville
Father: McGarvey, Edward
Mother: O'Shell, Ester
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Dillen, June
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: McGarvey, John; McGarvey, Ben; Chevenic, Jennie
Interment: Utahville Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7
 
Name: Williams, Llewellyn A. Jr. "Sandy"
Address: 216 Maple Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 47
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace: Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 5/3/1952
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Williams, Llewellyn
Mother: Decker, Dara
Spouse: McCalley, Jeniece A.
Surviving Children: Williams, Becky; Williams, Lisa; Williams, Rachel; Williams,
Sandy; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Williams, Thomas; Williams, John; Williams, James; Shaner,
Jean; Cromwell, Joan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/3/1998, A7 


August 4,1998

Name: Becher, Agnes M.
Address: 806 Tunnelhill Street, Gallitzin, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Gallitzin
Birthdate: 2/26/1906
Birthplace: Gallitzin, PA
Father: Wahl, Charles
Mother: Dashner, Anna
Spouse: Becher, John L. (d. 1/5/1978)
Surviving Children: Becher, Robert J.; Becher, Francis J.; Becher, Edward
Sluggo; Reed, Mary Catherine; Solarz, Elizabeth A.; 20 grandchildren; 43
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Ihnat, Pauline
Deceased Children: Becher, John C.
Deceased Siblings: Wahl, Albert; Wahl, Carl; Wahl, August; Wahl, William; Wahl,
Francis; Wahl, Edward; Wilson, Mary; Kroskey, Freda; Moran, Sophia; Gutwald,
Anna; Bradley, Helen
Interment: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5
 
Name: Glinsky, Elmer L.
Address: Smithmill, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/2/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/9/1918
Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
Father: Glinsky, Joseph E.
Mother: Krochmal, Stella
Spouse: Simon, Betty L.
Surviving Children: Willoughby, Judith; Andreani, Sandra; Glinsky, Joseph E.;
Glinsky, Elmer L. Jr.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Glinsky, Peggy
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Houtzdale
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5

Name: McCormick, M. Jayne
Address: 4304 Middle Avenue, Lower Paxton Township, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/1/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/8/1823
Birthplace:
Father: Van Devender, Ralph
Mother: Reichley, Martha
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Pisanick, Nancy J.; Ansel, Baulo Pix; Davis, Mary E.;
Garlock, Ruth A.; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Carroll, Mabel I.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Cook, Audrey
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5

Name: Moyer, Edward L.
Address: 1236 Knob Run Road, Duncansville, PA
Age: 91
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 11/4/1906
Birthplace: Juniata Township, Blair County, PA
Father: Moyer, Henry
Mother: Costlow, Blanche
Spouse: Eger, Marie O. (d. 9/26/1984)
Surviving Children: Miller, Louise M.; Hufford, Jane; Wilt, Rita; Lanzendorfer,
Susan; Carper, Agnes; Bryan, Mary Jean; Moyer, Robert; Moyer, Francis; Moyer,
John; Moyer, Sherman; 48 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Moyer, Edward Jr.; Moyer, Donald; Moyer, Ann
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Patrick's Cemetery, Newry, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5

Name: Whitaker, Homer M.
Address: 102 Blattenberger Street, Martinsburg, formerly Box 566, Martinsburg
RR1, PA
Age: 85
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 11/23/1912
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Whitaker, Frank
Mother: Snare, Lydia
Spouse: 1) Barton, Betty; 2) Cates, Isla R. (d. 2/22/1990)
Surviving Children: Whitaker, Marlin D.; Davis, Patricia A.; Wilson, Connie L.;
six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Whitaker, Barbara J.; Whitaker, Eden Kaye
Deceased Siblings: Whitaker, Harry J.; Whitaker, Earl E.
Interment: Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, Martinsburg RR1, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5

Name: Yurochko, Thomas E.
Address: Hollidaysburg, formerly Johnstown, PA
Age: 47
Deathdate: 8/2/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 7/30/1951
Birthplace: Johnstown, PA
Father: Yurochko, Michael
Mother: Palso, Helen (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Yurochko, Robert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/4/1998, A5


August 5, 1998

Name: Adams, Albert D.
Address: 108 Green Lane, Cresson, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Bowser, Marjorie Ann
Address: New Enterprise RD1, PA
Age: 68
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/18/1930
Birthplace: Newry, PA
Father: Holland, William
Mother: Claar, Julia
Spouse: 1) Weitzel, Richard King; 2) Bowser, Donald R. (d. 7/6/1994)
Surviving Children: Weitzel, Denise; Weitzel, Randall; Weitzel, Richard;
Weitzel, Terry; Bowser, Luke; nine grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Grim, Doris; Wiand, Eleanor; Helsel, Linda; Holland, Louis;
Holland, Terry, Holland, Marshall; Holland, William; Holland, Dennis
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Holland, Clifton; Grove, Romaine; Jandora, Kathryn
Interment: Salemville Cemetery, New Enterprise, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9

Name: Civiello, Ronald K.
Address: 312 10th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 60
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 3/20/1938
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Civiello, Daniel M.
Mother: Ketrow, Katherine
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Civiello, Daniel M.; Civiello, Douglas A.; Civiello, William
J.; Seliga, Patricia A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Kelly, Lanny J.
Address: 2707 Spruce Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 53
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 7/8/1945
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Kelly, Frank L.
Mother: Boring, Inez N.
Spouse: Colombo, Joan M.
Surviving Children: Daniels, Lisa M.; Kelly, Patrick J.; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Kelley, Connie; Kelley, Susan; Muniz, Kathy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Manges, Della Louise
Address: 109 Spring Manor, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 5/30/1926
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Smith, David E.
Mother: Snowberger, Alma J.
Spouse: Manges, Harold F. (d. 9/29/1971)
Surviving Children: Horner, Beverly K.; Roberts, Karen L.; 12 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dodson, Gladys; Musselman, Lillian; Kauffman, Anna Mae
Deceased Children: Manges, Harold J.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury RD, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: McCartney, Anna R.
Address: 314 26th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 88
Deathdate: 8/2/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 2/5/1910
Birthplace: Moutaindale, PA
Father: McCartney, William C.
Mother: Gwin, Maud G.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: France, Evelyn M.; McCartney, Robert L.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Neptune, Georgia O.
Address: Garvey Manor, formerly 1009 Poplar Avenue, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 3/13/1911
Birthplace: Fairmont, WV
Father: Snoderly, Clarence S.
Mother: Pyles, Laura Belle
Spouse: Neptune, Floren N. (d. 9/22/1969)
Surviving Children: Neptune, Ray E.; Neptune, Roger N.; Martin, Laura Eva; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Snoderly, James
Deceased Children: Neptune, C. Marshall
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Barrackville Cemetery, Barrackville, WV
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Peters, Marie Josephine
Address: Jacksonville, FL, formerly Pompano Beach, FL
Age: 74
Deathdate: 7/31/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 3/19/1924
Birthplace: Patton, PA
Father: Bender, William
Mother: Dischart, Mary
Spouse: Peters, Edward
Surviving Children: Nitsche, Anna; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bender, Clair
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Shingler, T. Louise
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA, formerly 325 Franklin Street,
Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/3/1998
Deathplace: Valley View Home, Altoona
Birthdate: 9/12/1917
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Downing, Raymond
Mother: Spencer, Emma
Spouse: Shingler, Paul A. (d. 1/17/1995)
Surviving Children: Shingler, Richard; Wapner, Paula; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Downing, Paul; Hesley, Betty; Treese, Cleo
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9


August 6, 1998

Name: Adams, Albert D. "Doyle"
Address: 108 Green Lane, Cresson, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 3/20/1918
Birthplace: Alverda, PA
Father: Adams, Henry (deceased)
Mother: Pittman, Edna Mae
Spouse: Solarczyk, Mary Ann
Surviving Children: Buntincks, Barbara; Adams, Marlene; three grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Adams, Robert; Adams, Richard; Bradley, Betty
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Adams, Theodore; Adams, Jack; Wagner, Katherine
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Mausoleum
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9; Altoona Mirror, 8/5/1998, A9
 
Name: Brenneman, James R.
Address: Vineyard Lane, Duncansville, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: University of AR Medical Center, Little Rock, AR
Birthdate: 3/20/1931
Birthplace: Woodbury Township, PA
Father: Brenneman, Thomas
Mother: Miller, Elizabeth
Spouse: Figart, Joyce A.
Surviving Children: Brenneman, James R., Jr.; Brenneman, David L; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Brenneman, George F.; Brenneman, Charles M.; Showalter,
Dorothy; Rose, Margaret; Roarbaugh, Betty
Deceased Children: Brenneman, Donald A.; Brenneman, Bruce A.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9

Name: Burkhart, Genevieve L.
Address: Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly 5729 California
Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 97
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 12/6/1900
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Houser, John Simpson
Mother: Keys, Cora
Spouse: Burkhart, Oscar R. (d. 1968)
Surviving Children: two grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Eiche, C. Elizabeth
Deceased Children: Burkhart, John Robert (d. 1/1993)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9
 
Name: Gutshall, David E. "Dates"
Address: Southside, Alexandria, PA
Age: 71
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, PA
Birthdate: 8/8/1926
Birthplace: Huntingdon, PA
Father: Gutshall, Charles C. (deceased)
Mother: Dysle, Stella F. (deceased)
Spouse: Adams, Joan F.
Surviving Children: Gutshall, David C.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery, Alexandria, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9
 
Name: Nagle, Harold W. "Duffy"
Address: 1130 13th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 44
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/19/1951
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Nagle, Irvin W.
Mother: Swope, Martha J.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Lundgren, Madeline C.; Miller, Carrol Lee; Nagle, Robert A.;
Nagle, Raymond J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Nagle, William D.
Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Loretto, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9
 
Name: Rouzer, Harriet "Sis"
Address: 160 Main Street, Alum Bank, PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/5/1998
Deathplace: Pleasantville, PA
Birthdate: 9/2/1922
Birthplace: Alum Bank
Father: Hahn, William
Mother: Mickle, Rhue
Spouse: Rouzer, George W.
Surviving Children: Dull, Joanne; Adomnik, Sally; Rose, Linda; six
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hahn, Harry "Bub"; Heider, Margaret
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hahn, Paul
Interment: Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9
 
Name: Smay, Ruth E.
Address: 2nd Avenue, Hellertown, PA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA
Birthdate: 10/4/1917
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Fleck, Russell
Mother: Fleck, Leah Maude (Mater) Haigh
Spouse: Smay, Robert E. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Smay, Robert; Smay, David; Davis, Kathryn; Hunsinger, Mary
Lou; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Gearhart, Donna
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Stone, Marion
Interment: Union Cemetery, Hellertown, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/6/1998, A9 


August 7, 1998

Name: Riley, A. Marceline
Address: 815 Amelia Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/6/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/22/1916
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg
Father: Riley, Thomas
Mother: Baker, Myrtle
Spouse: O'Neill, L. Earle (d. 3/16/1966)
Surviving Children: O'Neill, Earlene; O'Neill-Lord, Laurene; O'Neill,
Marcelline; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Riley, Leory M.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New St. Mary's Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/7/1998, A5
 
Name: Van Scoyoc, Roy W. "Wes" Jr.
Address: Skyline Drive, Blandburg, PA
Age: 51
Deathdate: 8/5/1998
Deathplace: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Birthdate: 3/5/1947
Birthplace: Philipsburg, PA
Father: Van Scoyoc, Roy Sr.
Mother: Alsop, Margaretta
Spouse: Dibert, Deborah
Surviving Children: Van Scoyoc, Edward; Van Scoyoc, John; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Van Scoyoc, Dennis; Van Scoyoc, Ronald; Demko, Jenny;
Carowick, Joann; Gummo, Susan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Richland Cemetery, Dysart RD, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/7/1998, A5
 
Name: Wagner, J. Chadwick
Address: 98 Orchard Drive, Dillsburg, PA
Age: 70
Deathdate: 8/5/1998
Deathplace: Dillsburg, PA
Birthdate: 3/20/1928
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Wagner, Andrew S. (deceased)
Mother: Lieb, Dorothy E. (deceased)
Spouse: Gayman, R. Elinor
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Wagner, Gerald; Wagner, William
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Dillsburg Cemetery, Dillsburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/7/1998, A5


August 8, 1998

Name: Brosius, Raymond G. Sr.
Address: Box 162, Huntingdon RD 4, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Huntingdon
Birthdate: 1/5/1918
Birthplace: Ohl, PA
Father: Brosius, Howard L.
Mother: Brosius, Emma A.
Spouse: Dysard, Edna P.
Surviving Children: Shaffer, Darlene Kay; Brosius, Raymond G. Jr.; three
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Finnegan, Pauline; Hetrick, Lois; Stewart, Laura; Brosius,
William Fred
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Clair, Robert E.
Address: 518 10th Street, Juniata, Altoona, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/14/1921
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Clair, Robert
Mother: Brown, Olive Leona
Spouse: DeWitt, Eva M. (d. 6/27/1996)
Surviving Children: Kenny, Gloria Jean; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Clapper, Chester R. "Chet"
Address: 207 Fernwood Court, State College, PA, formerly Duncansville, PA
Age: 66
Deathdate: 8/6/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA
Birthdate: 5/25/1932
Birthplace: New Enterprise, PA
Father: Clapper, Chalmer R.
Mother: Maddocks, Amanda R.
Spouse: Alden, Peggy
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Dilling, Phyllis; Lynn, Dorothy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New Enterprise Cemetery, New Enterprise, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Goetz, Charles Herbert "Bus"
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, PA, formerly 506 Country Manor,
Duncansville, PA
Age: 89
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 7/16/1909
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Goetz, Albert
Mother: Crawford, Lena
Spouse: 1) Wohlbruck, Bertha (d. 1/31/1979; 2) Butler, Dorothy L. (d. 12/5/1992)
Surviving Children: Nail, Phyllis E.; Namey, Judith A.; Goetz, Gerald A;
Patterson, Linda; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Luke, Loretta E.
Address: 105 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 5/26/1929
Birthplace: Juniata, Altoona, PA
Father: Erb, Daniel W.
Mother: Snyder, Bessie Savannah
Spouse: Luke, Roland Eugene Jr. (d. 9/8/1963)
Surviving Children: Luke, Samuel Joey; Luke, Shawn; Scott, Linda; Ice, Bess; 10
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Luke, Leonard Eugene (d. 8/1973)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: MacDonald, Michael John "Hank"
Address: Box 620, Hollidaysburg RR1, PA
Age: 42
Deathdate: 8/6/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Birthdate: 1/30/1956
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: MacDonald, John A.
Mother: Lingenfelter, Lena May (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: MacDonald, Kathy A.; MacDonald, Daniel E.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Stiffler, Oakley R. Sr.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly Country Manor, Duncansville, PA
Age: 93
Deathdate: 8/6/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Birthdate: 5/24/1905
Birthplace: Maple Hollow, Duncansville RD, PA
Father: Stiffler, Levi David
Mother: Keckler, Linnie Mae
Spouse: Dell, Mary Ellen Grant (d. 5/6/1981)
Surviving Children: Woods, Janet; Greaser, Joan; Stombaugh, Mary; Putt,
Dolores; Stiffler, Donald C.; Stiffler, Oakley R. Jr.; Stiffler, Karl A.;
grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Stiffler, Julius M.
Deceased Children: Stiffler, Logan E.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/8/1998, A7 


August 9, 1998

Name: Benoni, Leo Alexander Sr.
Address: 247 Tripoli Road, Colver, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/23/1915
Birthplace: Bakerton, PA
Father: Benoni, Adam (deceased)
Mother: Benoni, Emma (deceased)
Spouse: Bruno, Theresa Helen (deceased)
Surviving Children: Benoni, Leo Jr; Giodano, Henrietta "Tutty"; Benoni, Dianna;
four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Benoni, James; Olga, Betty; Tate, Alice; O'Grady, Dimira;
Gray, Martha
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Holy Name Mausoleum, Ebensburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/9/1998, A9
 
Name: James, William Jr.
Address: Barnesboro, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/6/1998
Deathplace: Barnesboro
Birthdate: 10/27/1925
Birthplace: Barnesboro
Father: James, William Sr. (deceased)
Mother: Jodon, Eliza (deceased)
Spouse: McCoy, Helen L. (d. 5/25/1998)
Surviving Children: James, William D.; Drotar, Beth Ann; Berzonsky, Nancy L.; 10
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: James, Harold; James, Robert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: North Barnesboro Cemetery, Barnesboro, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/9/1998, A9 
 
Name: Schmittle, Vivian R.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly North Tuckahoe Street, Bellwood,
PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 3/30/1923
Birthplace: Philipsburg, PA
Father: Moore, Franklin B.
Mother: Hessong, Jane Elizabeth
Spouse: Schmittle, Harold Joseph (d. 7/22/1974)
Surviving Children: Schmittle, Robert H.; Cherry, Carol J.; Julius, Marilyn V.;
Winterstein, Nora J.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Moore, Donald; Pannebaker, Pauline
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Ormsby, Helen
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/9/1998, A9 


August 10, 1998

Name: Ball, Marjorie Ann L.
Address: Petersburg RR 1, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Petersburg
Birthdate: 6/6/1925
Birthplace: Petersburg
Father: Leamer, Perry I.
Mother: Culp, Naomi
Spouse: Bell, George H.
Surviving Children: Weller, Nancy B.; Spencer, Roberta A.; four grandchildren;
one great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Leamer, Jane C.
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/10/1998, A7
 
Name: Bowers, Naomi V.
Address: Box 256, Huntingdon RR1, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Huntingdon
Birthdate: 9/21/1923
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Burkhart, Mahlon B.
Mother: Chase, Myrtle M.
Spouse: Bowers, Michael G. Sr.
Surviving Children: Bowers, Michael G. Jr.; Bowers, Joel; Gates, Connie;
Beasley, Anita; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hoover, Arlene
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/10/1998, A7
 
Name: Musselman,, Samuel A. Jr.
Address: East Freedom, PA
Age: 45
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Costello, Potter County, PA
Birthdate: 10/1/1952
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Musselman, Samuel A. Sr. (d. 1965)
Mother: Walter, Dora Mae
Spouse: Lingenfelter, Janice L.
Surviving Children: Hoover, Dena; Croft, Mandy; Musselman, Samuel A. III; one
grandson
Surviving Siblings: Elensky, Sandy; Musselman, Rex
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Upper Claar Cemetery, Claysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/10/1998, A7
 
Name: Rooney, James G.
Address: 16 Stone Manor Court, Martinsburg, formerly Bucks County, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 7/18/1931
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Rooney, John C.
Mother: Lynam, Adalaide
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Thomas, Michelle R.; Vernam, Nancy A.; Cummings, Regina J.;
Rooney, James Michael
Surviving Siblings: Suter, Dorothy; Miller, Joan; Hudson, Helen Louise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Green Lawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/10/1998, A7
 
Name: Waltz, Samuel Cloyd
Address: Grand Blanc, MI, formerly Blair County, PA
Age: 56
Deathdate: 8/7/1998
Deathplace: Grand Blanc
Birthdate: 5/30/1942
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Waltz, Donald W.
Mother: Russell, Margaret J. (d. 10/30/1988)
Spouse: Petucci, Virginia N. "Jean"
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Whittington, Peggy; Waltz, Linda
Deceased Children: Waltz, infant son
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/10/1998, A7 


August 11, 1998

Name: Ball, Grace L.
Address: Claysburg, PA
Age: 85
Deathdate: 8/8/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 6/28/1998
Birthplace: Claysburg
Father: Dively, Austin (deceased)
Mother: Shank, Minnie (deceased)
Spouse: Ball, George W. (d. 4/1/1998)
Surviving Children: Ball, Joseph A.; Grove, Franklin B.; rinker; Gloria; 11
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Ball, George W. Jr.; Ball, Guerry H. (d. 1961)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Claysburg Union Cemetery, Claysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Grove, Clydene J.
Address: 600 Orchard Street, Bellwood, PA
Age: 66
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/31/1932
Birthplace: Bellwood, PA
Father: Ebbs, Samuel Clyde
Mother: Nearhoof, Letticia S.
Spouse: Grove, Richard L.
Surviving Children: Grove, Neal R.; Mattern, Brenda J.; give grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dunn, Dorothy J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Johns, Ruby J. Treece
Address: 140 Butler road, Brandon, FL, former Huntingdon County, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/9/1998
Deathplace: Integrated Health Services, Brandon, FL
Birthdate: 10/23/1998
Birthplace: Cherrytown, PA
Father: Treece, Arthur Dewey (deceased)
Mother: Russell, Martha Mae
Spouse: Johns, Russell M. Jr.
Surviving Children: Johns, Daniel M.; Johns, Randall S.; Tomes, Sandra R.; eight
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Treece, Russell M.; Treece, Fred; Hetrick, Zelda M.; Barto,
Letty K.; Brosseau, Jane
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Treece, Ronald C.; Brindle, June
Interment: Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Moore, William J.
Address: Box 26B, Hollidaysburg RD3, PA
Age: 83
Deathdate: 8/9/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/8/1915
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Moore, Herbert
Mother: Derman, Bertha
Spouse: Carnevale, Mary Grace
Surviving Children: Moore, Robert J.
Surviving Siblings: Glunt, Marian; Webber, Clara; Moore, Robert M.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Pearson, Anna O.
Address: 1515 14th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Cleveland Clinic Emergency Room, Cleveland, OH
Birthdate: 2/15/1925
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Fiocco, Sigismondo
Mother: Fiocco, Pauline
Spouse: Pearson, William D. (d. 2/12/1979)
Surviving Children: Pearson, Lynn Robert; Wagner, Cindy Ann; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Rutolo, Delphine; Fiocco, Fred
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Pheasant-Pennington, Janelle Marie
Address: 2386 Maple Street, Dublin, IN, formerly Alexandria, PA
Age: 28
Deathdate: 8/5/1998
Deathplace: Miami Valley Hospital, Montgomery County, Dayton, OH
Birthdate: 9/26/1969
Birthplace: LaGrange, IL
Father: Pheasant, Clayton N.
Mother: Rodgers, Judith
Spouse: Pennington, Ronald Gene
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Clayton, Joel; Deanne, Maylin
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Plank, William H.
Address: Camp Hill, formerly Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Manor-Care, Camp Hill, PA
Birthdate: 5/27/1906
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Plank, Lester G. (deceased)
Mother: White, Myrtle M. (deceased)
Spouse: Lenker, Laurine (deceased)
Surviving Children: Davies, Joan; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rolling Green Memorial Park, Camp Hill, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5
 
Name: Schmitt, Joanne C. "Jo"
Address: 1303 Pine Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 65
Deathdate: 8/9/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 2/17/1998
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Carles, Clyde J.
Mother: Behe, Mary C.
Spouse: Schmitt, William J.
Surviving Children: Schmitt, Eric; Schmitt, Brian; Leahey, Jodi; Snyder, Karen;
five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/11/1998, A5 


August 12, 1998



Name: Duffield, Evelyn "Dolly"
Address: Kingsland, GA, formerly Altoona, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/5/1998
Deathplace: St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL
Birthdate: 2/6/1920
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Yingling, George
Mother: Musselman, Mary
Spouse: Duffield, Foster W. "Bib"
Surviving Children: Duffield, Calvine E. "Skip"; Duffield, Foster W. Jr.;
Duffield, Robert J.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9
 
Name: Hetrick, Theodore R. "Ted"
Address: 2606 Dysart Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 90
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 10/27/1907
Birthplace: Grantville, PA
Father: Hetrick, Harry W.
Mother: Cleckner, Margaret
Spouse: Lipple, Helen G.
Surviving Children: Hetrick, Glenn H.; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hetrick, Orville; Shiflett, Bertha
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9
 
Name: Heuston, Frank L.
Address: East Freedom
Age: 86
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 11/7/1911
Birthplace: East Freedom
Father: Heuston, Chester
Mother: Burk, Bertha
Spouse: Ritchey, Beatrice P. (d. 3/1986)
Surviving Children: Heuston, Richard C.; Heuston, Ronald N.; seven
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bedford Memorial Park, Bedford, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9
 
Name: Miller, Francis G.
Address: Lilly, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Lilly
Birthdate: 10/10/1924
Birthplace: Lilly
Father: Miller, George
Mother: Delozier, Erma
Spouse: Stahley, Ruth
Surviving Children: Ehrenfield, Robin; Miller, Laurie; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Miller, George D.; Hite, Dorothy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9
 
Name: Moore, Arthur J. Jr. "Artie"
Address: 832 26th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 60
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 7/13/1938
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Moore, Arthur M. Sr.
Mother: Wertz, Margaret
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Moore, Roberta; Moore, James; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9
 
Name: Way, Gerrit C. L.
Address: 2490 Mill Road, Duncansville, PA
Age: 51
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Duncansville
Birthdate: 4/23/1947
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Way, Lee
Mother: Bekker, Antonia
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Way, Beth Anne; Way, Lori; Way, Gina; one grandchild
Surviving Siblings: Way, Charles B.; Way, Jeffrey L.; Woomer, Cheryl A.;
Prudian, Jessie M.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/12/1998, A9 


August 13, 1998

Name: Cassidy, Robert V.
Address: 519 Union Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 68
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 2/14/1930
Birthplace: Newry, PA
Father: Cassidy, Edward C. Jr.
Mother: Harker, Florine M.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Cassidy, Francis V.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Patrick Cemetery, Newry, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Cook, Mary Jane
Address: Brethren Care Nursing Home, Ashland, OH, formerly Houtzdale, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Ashland
Birthdate: 8/15/1905
Birthplace: West Moshannon, Houtzdale RR
Father: Domeko, Joseph
Mother: Kumesas, Ursula
Spouse: Cook, John M. II (d. 1973)
Surviving Children: Cook, John M. III; Thompson, Eleanor R.; Thorpe, Sharon M.;
13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McKean, Catherine; Eckenrode, Sophia
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Gutshall, Russell R. "Tommy"
Address: 602 Valentine Street, Bellefonte, PA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte
Birthdate: 2/18/1917
Birthplace: Pitcairn, PA
Father: Gutshall, Russell R. Sr.
Mother: Buckley, Alice
Spouse: Baylet, June V.
Surviving Children: Hatch, Vicki; Stoner, Mary Alice; Gutshall, Kent; 11
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Truitt, Alice; Cupples, Norma; Gutshall, George
Deceased Children: Gutshall, Bryce E. (d. 7/30/1993)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Union Cemetery, Bellefonte
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Hazey, Ruth F.
Address: Deming, NM, formerly 969 Race Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 86
Deathdate: 7/13/1998
Deathplace: Deming
Birthdate: 9/11/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Spalding, Edward
Mother: McSorley, Ella
Spouse: Hazey, Joseph (d. 1988)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Lehman, John C.
Address: Martinsburg, formerly Everett, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Everett
Birthdate: 3/8/1918
Birthplace: Everett
Father: Lehman, George H.
Mother: Cessna, Mary Louise
Spouse: McIntyre, Jane
Surviving Children: Shimer, Susann; Garner, Beth; Lehman, John C. Jr.; six
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lehman, George H. Jr.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Miller, Alvin C.
Address: 7468 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 8/23/1920
Birthplace: Gallitzin, PA
Father: Miller, Charles A. (deceased)
Mother: Elli, Mary J.
Spouse: Ligas, Carolyn
Surviving Children: Miller, Allan; Miller, Philip; Miller, Charles; McCarty,
Carol; Hoover, Alissa; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: O'Neill, Rosalyn
Deceased Children: Miller, Richard
Deceased Siblings: Illig, Margaret; O'Donnell, Charlotte; Riley, Bertha; two
infant brothers
Interment: St. Francis-Xavier Cemetery, Cresson, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Miller, Margaret Mae "Margy"
Address: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, formerly 2203 5th Avenue,
Altoona
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/24/1919
Birthplace: MI
Father: Kinser, Wesley
Mother: Young, Hester
Spouse: Miller, Leslie Allen
Surviving Children: Miller, Donald James; Miller, Gary Allen; Albright, Wanda
Faye; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Folk, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Shomo, Mary M.
Address: Main Street, Ramey, PA
Age: 57
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/24/1940
Birthplace: Spangler, PA
Father: Nagle, Elmer E. (deceased)
Mother: McConnell, Mildred T. (deceased)
Spouse: Shomo, William (deceased)
Surviving Children: Shomo, Robert W.; Hockenberry, Diane L.; Doran, Shelvia J.;
eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Ball, LaRue A.
Deceased Children: Shomo, Kevin; Shomo, William
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Flinton, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11
 
Name: St. Pierre, Hilda W.
Address: Gallitzin, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 2/5/1920
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Father: Crowe, Edward
Mother: Edmonds, Daisy
Spouse: St. Pierre, Gerald F. Sr. (d. 11/3/1988)
Surviving Children: St. Pierre, Gerald Jr.; Trosky, Diane; six grandchildren;
one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Crowe, Edward; Simpson, Lillian
Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/13/1998, A11 


August 14, 1998

Name: Barth, Shirley I.
Address: Bellefonte, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/13/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA
Birthdate: 7/1/1929
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Walker, Richard (deceased)
Mother: Africa, Helen (deceased)
Spouse: Barth, H. Paul (d. 3/9/1997)
Surviving Children: Shoffner, Helen I.; Barth, Richard P.; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Frederick, Anna Mae; Walker, Richard; Walker, Edward
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Myers Cemetery, Bellefonte, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Burket, William R.
Address: Mechanicsburg, PA
Age: 49
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township
Birthdate: 9/23/1948
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Burket, Ralph L.
Mother: Benton, Martha Jane
Spouse: Burket, Connie L.
Surviving Children: Burket, Mark Andrew; Burket, Brian Joseph; Burket, Patrick
William
Surviving Siblings: Burket, Dennis L.; Burket, John; Fisher, Kathy; Yagiela,
Sandra
Deceased Children: Burket, Christopher Scott
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Leamersville Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Carberry, Steven B.
Address: Broad Top, PA
Age: 39
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 1/20/1959
Birthplace:
Father: Carberry, Bruce L. (d. 10/27/1967)
Mother: Hess, Esther
Spouse: Guthridge, Teresa
Surviving Children: Carberry, Corey; Carberry, Crystal
Surviving Siblings: Carberry, Richard; Carberry, Scott; Bollinger, Lynne;
Thompson, Lesa; Taylor, Raedell; Giffin, Jenny
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Dudley, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
 
Name: Daugherty, Cora Lee
Address: 313 1st Avenue, Lakemont, Altoona, PA
Age: 58
Deathdate: 8/13/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/9/1940
Birthplace: Bedford, PA
Father: Fletcher, William
Mother: Bingham, Cora A.
Spouse: Daugherty, Elvin L.
Surviving Children: Hershberger, Juleen; Daugherty, Dana; Daugherty, Trace,
Daugherty, Elvin Jr.; six grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Fletcher, Ken; Fletcher, Dale; Fletcher, Bob; Fletcher,
Bill; Fletcher, Randy; Stakan, Francis; Wilson, Gay Ann; Izso, Holly
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Galat, Wayne R.
Address: Crane Road, Ashville, PA
Age: 41
Deathdate: 8/13/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 8/13/1957
Birthplace: Painesville, OH
Father: Galat, Richard
Mother: Taylor, Joan (Robbins)
Spouse: Hartford, Donna
Surviving Children: Galat, Brian; Galat, Karla; Galat, Valerie; Galat, Allison;
Galat, Alicia; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Galat, William; Galat, Ronald; Carles, Karen; Nevitt, Tammy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Greenwood Burial Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Hammel, Harry Albert Jr.
Address: Everett RR 4, PA
Age: 66
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Everett
Birthdate: 12/20/1931
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Hammel, Harry A. Sr. (deceased)
Mother: Hess, Margaret (deceased)
Spouse: Amick, Mary Kolar
Surviving Children: Stahlman, Gloria; Amick, Toni L.; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hammel, David; Hammel, Wilbert; Hammel, John; Stiffler,
Charles
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Everett Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Kennedy, Pauline G.
Address: 4014 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/30/1911
Birthplace: Juniata, Altoona
Father: Nowark, Paul
Mother:
Spouse: Kennedy, Edgar N.
Surviving Children: Kennedy, Edward Paul; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Blewett, Arintha; Nowark, Festus
Deceased Children: Kennedy, David Jerl
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Lenz, Mary
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation & Special Care Center, Ebensburg, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 6/26/1916
Birthplace: Loretto RR, PA
Father: Lenz, Tybertus
Mother: Hertzog, Mae
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Loretto, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Reese, George C. "Cooter"
Address: Warriors Mark, formerly Sandy Ridge, PA
Age: 71
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA
Birthdate: 3/9/1927
Birthplace: Sandy Ridge
Father: Reese, Jay
Mother: Reichard, Fannie
Spouse: 1) Fleck, Kathryn J. (d. 10/27/1982); 2) Beisel, Carol (Minto)
Surviving Children: Reese, Keith R.; Reese, James L.; Watkeys, Denise; three
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Reese, Everett; Reese, Herbert; Nulph, Arlene; Wolfe, Rheda
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hoover, Joyce
Interment: Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Ross, Milton D. Sr.
Address: Harrisburg, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg
Birthdate: 10/10/1923
Birthplace: Morrisdale, PA
Father:
Mother:
Spouse: Ryan, Dorothy A.
Surviving Children: Ross, M. Dean Jr.; Ross, Andrew D.; Ross, Jeffry S.;
Pennock, Amy R.; Key, Emily S.; six grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Myers, Bernice
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Annville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Sinclair, Ann V.
Address: Coalport RR, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Philipsburg Area Hospital
Birthdate: 2/15/1924
Birthplace: Coalport
Father: Gealsha, Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Kershinksy, Frances (deceased)
Spouse: Sinclair, George
Surviving Children: Swoope, Margaret; Vanish, Frances; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Gealsha, John; McGinnis, Mary; Shine, Helen; Farmer, Sarah
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Connors, Jean; Mawn, Charlotte; Gealsha, Stanley; Gealsha,
Frank; Gealsha, Michael
Interment: St. Basil's Catholic Church, Coalport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7 


August 15, 1998

Name: Belin, Anna M.
Address: 2703 Fairway Drive, Apt 1-C, Altoona, PA
Age: 70
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 11/9/1927
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Pelligrino, Francesco
Mother: Parzanese, Elizabeth
Spouse: Belin, Lewis L.
Surviving Children: Rickabaugh, Janet Darlene; Belin, Lewis L. Jr.; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Verilla, Angelina; Belin, Lena; O'Grattis, Minni; Benetti,
Lilly; Hogencamp, Edith; Domenick, Amelia; Pelligrino, John; Pelligrino, Frank;
Moretta, Alex; Pelligrino, Mario
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Pelligrino, Anthony; Pelligrino, Alfred; Pelligrino, Sam
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7
 
Name: Burket, William R.
Address: Mechanicsburg, PA
Age: 49
Deathdate: 8/11/1998
Deathplace: Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Township
Birthdate: 9/23/1948
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Burket, Ralph L.
Mother: Benton, Martha Jane
Spouse: Burket, Connie L.
Surviving Children: Burket, Mark Andrew; Burket, Brian Joseph; Burket, Patrick
William
Surviving Siblings: Burket, Dennis L.; Burket, John; Fisher, Kathy; Yagiela,
Sandra; Benton, Donald C.
Deceased Children: Burket, Christopher Scott
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Riverview Cemetery, Leamersville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A 7; Altoona Mirror, 8/14/1998, A7
 
Name: Clites, Robert D.
Address: 2057 Clites Street, Tyrone, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/30/1919
Birthplace: Sandy Ridge, PA
Father: Clites, William Edgar
Mother: Pfoutz, Mary L.
Spouse: Parker, Mary Jane (d. 1951)
Surviving Children: Clites, Robert W.; Sutton, Jacqueline Jane; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Ormsby, Esther L.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Eastlawn Cemetery, Tyrone
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7
 
Name: DeShong, Edna H.
Address: Presbyterian Home, formerly 6 Maple Street, Sylvan Hills,
Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 90
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 11/21/1907
Birthplace: Woodsfield, OH
Father: Hartshorn, Maywood
Mother: Edwards, Clara Maude
Spouse: DeShong, Irwin L. (d. 7/20/1983)
Surviving Children: Gehl, Jo Ellen; three grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Melzer, Gearldean
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hartshorn, Albert; Hartshorn, Everette; Hartshorn, Carl;
Johnson, Golda; Osborn, Anna
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7
 
Name: Mickel, Bernard D. "Bernie"
Address: 714 Water Edge Road, Lititz, formerly Altoona, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/13/1998
Deathplace: Essa Flory Hospice Center, East Hempfield Township, PA
Birthdate: 1/17/1926
Birthplace: Johnstown, PA
Father: Mickel, Charles L. (deceased)
Mother: Roddy, Ella M. (deceased)
Spouse: Dambeck, Ann E.
Surviving Children: Fuss, Deborah A.; Mickel, Craig A.; Mickel, Kirk D.; four
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Mickel, Harold; Mickel, Ronald A.; Mickel, James R.; Mickel,
Thomas M.; Mickel, Wayne A.; Mickel, Darryl M.; Macak, Cheryl J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7
 
Name: Mosemann, Mary L.
Address: 508 W. 19th Street, Tyrone, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone
Birthdate: 4/3/1924
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Dawson, Ernest
Mother: Beaston, Mae
Spouse: Mosemann, Erwin
Surviving Children: Gfrerer, Darlene; Mosemann, Ernest Paul; six grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dawson, Earl; Dawson, Carl
Deceased Children: Ellenberger, LuAnn
Deceased Siblings: Dawson, James; Dawson, Pete; Lykens, Evelyn
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7
 
Name: Saylor, James V.
Address: Box 253-B, Williamsburg RR2, Yellow Springs, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/13/1998
Deathplace: Yellow Springs
Birthdate: 6/30/1922
Birthplace: Yellow Springs
Father: Saylor, Christian R. (deceased)
Mother: Stewart, Alice Rebecca (deceased)
Spouse: Nail, Maude J. (d. 7/26/1995)
Surviving Children: Saylor, Elvin R.; Saylor, James C.; Saylor, Kenneth V.;
Brumbaugh, Rebecca J.; 14 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Saylor, Clarence R.; Saylor, John R.; Grove, Clara R.;
Grove, A. Geraldine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Saylor, Marion "Pete"; Saylor, Samuel; Saylor, Clair "Chip";
England, Frances
Interment: Henry's Lutheran Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Williamsburg RR 1
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/15/1998, A7


August 16, 1998

Name: Campbell, Samuel D.
Address: Claysburg, PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 11/27/1922
Birthplace: New Enterprise, PA
Father: Campbell, Joseph H.
Mother: Guyer, Ada
Spouse: 1) Stufft, June (d. 11/11/1978); 2) Delozier, Marguerite L.
Surviving Children: Walter, Sara E.; Campbell, Joseph Peter; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Campbell, Robert B. (d. 1980); Campbell, J. Ross (d. 1995)
Interment: Union Cemetery, Claysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9
 
Name: Ingram, James E.
Address: 308 Hart Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/10/1930
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Ingram, Ellis
Mother: Stevens, Anna
Spouse: Ringler, Pauline
Surviving Children: Ingram, Kevin B.; Ingram, James P.; Ingram, Sharon M.;
Ingram, Laurel M.; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Ingram, Ellis; Ingram, Gary; Langham, Margaret; Weyant,
Betty; Corle, Gladys
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9
 
Name: Lender, George
Address: 313 Reed Street, Clearfield, formerly Utahville, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 9/28/1920
Birthplace: Utahville, PA
Father: Lender, John C. (deceased)
Mother: Davis, Ettie (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Soss, Ann; 2) Richards, Laura M.
Surviving Children: Noel, Tressa M.; Burgess, Floyd C.; six grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lender, Earl; Ireland, Mary; Lender, Nora
Deceased Children: Lender, Martha
Deceased Siblings: Lender, Clifford
Interment: Utahville Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9
 
Name: Lynn, Clyde G.
Address: Route 220, Box 98, East Freedom, PA
Age: 63
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 11/26/1934
Birthplace: Williamsburg, PA
Father: Lynn, Harold (deceased)
Mother: Merrits, Viola
Spouse: Yeager, Marilyn
Surviving Children: Lynn, Curtis W.; Lynn, Kevin D.; Shultz, Brenda E.; Ickes,
Kimberly A; 11 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lynn, William H.; Lynn, Ronald L.
Deceased Children: Lynn, Cheryl A. (d. 1956)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New Canoe Creek Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9
 
Name: McMasters, Joseph E.
Address: Valley View Home, formerly 211 12th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 11/25/1925
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: McMasters, Charles R.
Mother: Walker, Esther
Spouse: Stiffler, Margaret M.
Surviving Children: McMasters, Ronald; Bohn, Loretta; Empson, Dorene; nine
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McMasters, Charles; McMasters, Melvin; McMasters, Robert;
McMasters, Sheldon; Ciatti, Alberta; Burton, Ruth; Beck, Esther; Crownover,
Naomi
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9

Name: Tauber, Grace Rebecca
Address: Blair Tower, formerly 404 26th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Hillview Health & Rehabilitation Center, Altoona
Birthdate: 12/14/1905
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Kelley, John R.
Mother: Reichard, Mary Jane
Spouse: Tauber, Robert F. (d. 4/26/1968)
Surviving Children: Tauber, William F.; five grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Tauber, Robert J. (d. 6/10/1981)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/16/1998, A9 


August 17, 1998

Name: Garber, Lewis J.
Address: Ore Hill, Roaring Spring RR 1, PA
Age: 58
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Ore Hill
Birthdate: 1/14/1940
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Garber, Charles W.
Mother: Oldham, Flossie
Spouse: McCracken, Margaret Ann
Surviving Children: Garber, David D.; Garber, Galen L.; Friend, Deborah; Bowers,
Lou Ann; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Garber, Charles W.; Cunningham, Shirley I.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/17/1998, A7
 
Name: Schroth, Allen C.
Address: 1913 Bell Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 2/9/1919
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Schroth, Lewis
Mother: Spieglhalter, Jeanette
Spouse: Pfefferl, Elsie
Surviving Children: Schroth, John A.; Schroth, David; Schroth, Allen L.; seven
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Stevens, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/17/1998, A7
 
Name: Yeager, Rita M.
Address: Hillview Health & Rehabilitation Center, formerly 2519 4th Avenue,
Altoona, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 5/15/1916
Birthplace: Chest Springs, PA
Father: Ansman, Albert (deceased)
Mother: Miller, Ida (deceased)
Spouse: Yeager, Leo J. (d. 4/6/1994)
Surviving Children: one granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Sutton, Helen; Ansman, Charlotte; Metzger, Bernetta
Deceased Children: Furio, Barbara Yeager
Deceased Siblings: Ansman, Leroy; Ansman, Earl
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/17/1998, A7 


August 18, 1998

Name: Cerullo, Theresa M. "Daisy"
Address: 2711 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 7/16/1918
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Labriola, Antonio
Mother: LaMorte, Filomena
Spouse: Cerullo, Ernest O. (d. 3/20/1982)
Surviving Children: Oakes, Marie; Cerullo, David E.; two grandsons; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Labriola, Daniel; Labriola, Robert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Martino, Madeline; Labriola, Patsy
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Clark, Laura May
Address: IDA Tower, 1010 12th Street, Apt. 815, formerly 310 11th Street,
Altoona, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 5/1/1921
Birthplace: Gallitzin, PA
Father: Smith, Levi B.
Mother: Kinsman, Clara M.
Spouse: Clark, William H. (d. 2/1993)
Surviving Children: Smith, Edwin
Surviving Siblings: Lowe, Mabel
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Endress, Cecelia K.
Address: 721 Brees Drive, DeSoto, TX, formerly 311 7th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 8/17/1998
Deathplace: Compass Hospital, DeSoto
Birthdate: 6/8/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Healy, Timothy
Mother: Kirby, Mary C.
Spouse: Endress, Fred C. (d. 1982)
Surviving Children: Christofer, Cathy; Gray, Marjorie; three grandchildren; one
great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Gargon, Edith J. "Edie"
Address: 162 Forest Street, Gallitzin, PA
Age: 85
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 11/26/1912
Birthplace: Cresson, PA
Father: Dale, Felix
Mother: Allison, Mary
Spouse: Gargon, Joseph P. (d. 10/13/1976)
Surviving Children: Gargon, Joseph P. Jr.; Ball, Gloria M.; Charlton, Kathleen;
McCloskey, Mary Grace; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Dale, Phillip; Dale, Edward
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Dale, Felix; Dale, Joe; Dale, John; Leonard, Beatrice; Runzo,
Lillian; Walters, Mary Grace; Gehringer, Anna; Tobin, Alice; Fredricks,
Katherine
Interment: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Koza, Frank A.
Address: 302 Park Avenue, Punxsutawney, formerly Sonman, Portage Township,
Cambria County, PA
Age: 88
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Punxsutawney Area Hospital
Birthdate: 9/6/1909
Birthplace: Benscreek, Portage Township
Father: Koza, John
Mother: Rypel, Regina
Spouse: Kuras, Raphael P.
Surviving Children: Koza, Bernice; Koza, Raphael B.; Bendzack, Josephine;
Mentzer, Cecelia; Enedy, Theresa; Koza, Frank J.; Koza, Albert; Koza, Paul; 20
grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hunter, Frances; Niemiec, Mary; Koza, John
Deceased Children: Koza, John Lewis
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Portage
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5

Name: Nolan, Thomas G. "Tom"
Address: 1315 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 5/17/1921
Birthplace: East Altoona
Father: Nolan, James H.
Mother: Kinberling, Florence K.
Spouse: O'Shall, Dorothy B. (d. 7/8/1980)
Surviving Children: Quarry, Donna Kay; Spicer, Kathy L.; Wholaver, Carol S.;
Hall, Bonnie L.; Nolan, Clair E.; Nolan, James R.; nine grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Nolan, Thomas (d. 5/20/1975)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Poust, William R. "Sparky"
Address: 407 Center Drive, Belleville, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Valley View Haven Retirement Community, Belleville
Birthdate: 7/14/1906
Birthplace: Pennsylvania Furnace
Father: Poust, Richard H.
Mother: Rudy, Matilda E.
Spouse: 1) Barto, Thelma E. (d. 1940); 2) Litzbigler, Betty
Surviving Children: Spencer, Joan; Rabenstein, Patricia; Poust, William K.;
Carpenter, Richard L; Poust, Wayne R.; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5
 
Name: Reighard, Earl T.
Address: Morrison Cove Home, 429 S Market Street, Martinsburg, formerly Woodbury
RD, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 5/9/1921
Birthplace: Potter Creek, PA
Father: Reighard, J. Truster
Mother: Replogle, Vera
Spouse: 1) Wyles, Betty N. (d. 10/2/1976); Morrison, Kathryn Wyles (d.
4/10/1996)
Surviving Children: Wiesner, Jane; Keesey, Mary Ann; Morrison, Edward S.;
Mountain, Patricia; Allison, Pamela; four granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Shoemaker, Fern; Disbrow, Ruth; Replogle, Nancy; Reighard,
Fred; Reighard, Ray
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Reighard, Charles (d. 11/26/1987)
Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5

Name: Viele, William J.
Address: 826 7th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 86
Deathdate: 8/16/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/22/1912
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Viele, Joseph
Mother: Ferrero, Assunta
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/18/1998, A5


August 19, 1998

Name: Brigham, Clayton Perry
Address: 6 Oak Hill Lane, Tyrone, formerly Easton, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 3/7/1926
Birthplace: Clearfield, PA
Father: Brigham, Charles
Mother: Woodring, Verna
Spouse: Salvaggio, Josephine V. (d. 3/7/1997)
Surviving Children: Templeton, Yvonne; Brigham, Patricia; Johnson, Jackie;
Smith, Estella Mae; Youngquist, Verna Jean Mae; Morane, Irene; Volkert, Betty;
Morgan, Robin Lee; Brigham, Charles Perry; Brigham, Clayton P. Jr.; Brigham,
Robert Wayne; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Brigham, Charles; Brigham, Irene
Deceased Children: Cole, Sandra Lee
Deceased Siblings: Brigham, Betty
Interment: Crown Crest Cemetery, Hyde, Clearfield County, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9

Name: Cuomo, Mary
Address: Dysart
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/17/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 7/24/1020
Birthplace: Dysart RD, PA
Father: Fornari, Joseph
Mother: Corle, Clara
Spouse: Cuomo, James "Babe" (d. 3/9/1971)
Surviving Children: Cuomo, bob; William, Anna Jean; Duclo, Janet; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Fornari, John; Fornari, Leo; Fornari, George; Fornari,
William Laughard; Gearhart, Josephine; Soflarski, Rosey; Leeper, Clara
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Snedden, Pauline; Fornari, James; Fornari, Joseph; Fornari,
Tony
Interment: St. Thomas Cemetery, Ashville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9

Name: Harris, Albert D.
Address: Morans Home, Bellwood, former 2 West 11th Street, Pennsylvania House,
Tyrone, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Bellwood
Birthdate: 2/20/1916
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Harris, John
Mother: Salsgiver, Carrie
Spouse: 1) Fink, Alpha M.; 2) Swindell, Ethel (d. 1972) 3) Robenolt, Margaret
Surviving Children: Harris, John D.; Harris, Charles R.; Harris, Albert I.;
Harris, Thomas B.; Harris, Vern E.; Anderson, Geraldine; Fogle, Rose; Supenia,
Carrie; Kester, Susan; Lawruk, Hazel; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Harris, Lawrence G.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9

Name: Kephart, Cleo F.
Address: Epworth Manor Home, Tyrone, PA, formerly Jersey City, NJ
Age: 86
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 9/24/1911
Birthplace: Bellwood, PA
Father: McCracken, Calvin W.
Mother: Greene, Annie B.
Spouse: Kephart, C. Paul (d. 10/15/1975)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Starzecky, Alfretta; Sissler, Hilda; Burke, Gail
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Kovalsky, Peter J.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Age: 85
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 6/25/1913
Birthplace: Donora, PA
Father: Kovalsky, John
Mother: Talpas, Katherine
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Savage, Helen; Hula, Marie; Kovacs, Margaret
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Kuma, Mary C.
Address: Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/4/1998
Deathplace: Belle Vernon
Birthdate: 6/10/1923
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Carey, Daniel
Mother:
Spouse: Kuma, George J. (d. 7/24/1979)
Surviving Children: Kuma, David G.; Kuma, Patrick J.; Kuma, Robert A.; Phillipp,
Beverly; Ellison, Maureen A.; Bauer, Rebecca; Kuma-Chuboy, Lucia
Surviving Siblings: Fagerli, Rose
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carroll Township, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Micheltree, Kenneth S. "Mitch"
Address: 14 Findley Street, Hampton, VA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/15/1998
Deathplace: Sentara Hampton General Hospital, Hampton
Birthdate: 6/16/1917
Birthplace: Corning, NY
Father: Mitcheltree, Sylvester Archibald
Mother: Geise, Margaret
Spouse: Wilt, Genevieve
Surviving Children: Lankford, Joyce L; West, Kerry L; Wallace, Vicie L.; 13
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Smith, Ethel M.
Address: Box 51, Tyrone RD 2, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/17/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 8/13/1921
Birthplace: Bellwood, PA
Father: Garman, Max
Mother: Emigh, Pearl
Spouse: Smith, George E.
Surviving Children: Kane, Veronica A.; Stangl, Peggy I.; Smith, George E. Jr.;
seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Garman, Joseph A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Taylor, William J.
Address: Altoona, PA
Age: 68
Deathdate: 8/17/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 3/12/1930
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Taylor, Walter J.
Mother: Haines, Florence E.
Spouse: Lutchko, Carol A.
Surviving Children: Taylor, Lori L.; Taylor, Wendy J.; Taylor, Eric P.
Surviving Siblings: Shaner, Alda E.; McAlister, Eleanor Ruth; Taylor, Jane Dee;
Taylor, Richard B.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9
 
Name: Vipond, Ronald M.
Address: Eleventh Street Tower, Altoona, PA
Age: 62
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/14/1936
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Vipond, Charles
Mother: Rinninger, Pauline
Spouse: Crissman, Florence
Surviving Children: Vipond, Ronald J.; Long, Deborah A.; Vipond, Veronica;
Weierick, Bonnie K.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Vipond, Charles; Vipond, Patty; Vipond, Donna
Deceased Children: Page, Nadine M.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/19/1998, A9 


August 20, 1998

Name: Ayers-Dick, Lois A.
Address: 1640 Silver Street, Clifton Springs, NY, formerly Millerstown,
Martinsburg RR 1, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs
Birthdate: 2/14/1931
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Father: Reneker, Homer Sr.
Mother: Reneker, Sylvia
Spouse: 1) Ayers, Donald W. (d. 10/2/1984); 2) Dick, Carl E.
Surviving Children: Phillips, Beverly Ann; Heverly, Linda Diane; Ayers, Stephen
Craig; Ayers, Gary Wayne; Ayers, Jeffrey Alan; Ayers, Larry Dean; Dick, Stephen
L.; Hutton, Deborah A.; Franke, Cindy S.; Walton, Lisa M.; 12 grandchildren; 14
step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; two step-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Reneker, Homer Jr.; Hoover, Sally
Deceased Children: Dick, Darryl E.
Deceased Siblings: Burns, Leona; Reneker, Elizabeth
Interment: Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, Martinsburg RR 1, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Beamer, William M.
Address: Epworth Manor, formerly Logan Ridge Village Trailer Court, Tyrone, PA
Age: 92
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 7/20/1906
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Beamer, William M.
Mother: Woomer, Mary Ellen
Spouse: Umholtz, Helen A. (d. 1/18/1978)
Surviving Children: Lloyd, Donna; French, Carole; Beamer, William D.; nine
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Thomas, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bald Eagle Cemetery, Bald Eagle, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Detwiler, C. Elisabeth
Address: Juliana Heights, Bedford, PA
Age: 96
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 3/29/1902
Birthplace: Defiance, PA
Father: Johnson, William
Mother: Hoover, Mary
Spouse: Detwiler, Paul I. (d. 3/28/1994)
Surviving Children: Nelson, Dorothea; Detwiler, Paul I. Jr.; eight
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Johnson, Paul; Kichman, Kathryn
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Johnson, Raymond; Johnson, John; Johnson, Clemons; Johnson,
William; Thomas, Varian; Zimmerman, Cynthia
Interment: Bedford Cemetery, Bedford
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Irwin, Robert E. Sr.
Address: 520 W. 16th Street, Tyrone, PA
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/19/1998
Deathplace: Epworth Manor, Tyrone
Birthdate: 7/2/1919
Birthplace: Sandy Ridge, PA
Father: Irvin, Harry Thomas
Mother: Beighton, Rhoda
Spouse: Coder, Thelma Mary
Surviving Children: Welte, Carol Ann; Irwin, Robert E. Jr.; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Cannistraci, V. Jean; Lutz, Viola A.; Phillips, Jeannette
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Irwin, Ralph Irwin
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Kelley, F. Evelyn
Address: 1313 Poplar Avenue, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 86
Deathdate: 8/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/29/1998
Birthplace: Mapleton Depot, PA
Father: Wise, Charles B.
Mother: Dell, Florence A.
Spouse: Kelley, Robert G. (d. 6/4/1997)
Surviving Children: Kelley, Barbara J.; Kelley, Rick J.; three granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Wise, Charles H.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Odd Fellow Cemetery, Mapleton Depot
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Leedy, Adaline H.
Address: 512 Park Avenue, Roaring Spring, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, PA
Birthdate: 2/8/1918
Birthplace: Milesburg, PA
Father: Resides, Ellis E.
Mother: Bailey, Flora E.
Spouse: Leedy, Donald L. (d. 1/2/1981)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Resides, Raymond (d. 1926)
Interment: Advent Cemetery, Centre County, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Morgan, Marie E.
Address: 620 Harvard Lane, Greenwood, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 11/3/1923
Birthplace: Munster, PA
Father: Noel, James
Mother: Smay, Elizabeth
Spouse: Morgan, Meade B. (d. 4/1/1988)
Surviving Children: Morgan, Robert I; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Noel, Vincent
Deceased Children: Morgan, James Noel
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Michael's Cemetery, Loretto, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Oswald, Bartley C.
Address: 303 Bell Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 96
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, Altoona
Birthdate: 1/4/1902
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Oswald, Fred
Mother: Lindemer, Bertha
Spouse: Allison, Kathryn A. (d. 8/27/1968)
Surviving Children: Oswald, Fred; Oswald, Joseph; Oswald, George; Oswald, John;
Martz, Jane; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Adams, Matilda
Deceased Children: Lang, Betty
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Stanford, Naomi Hughes
Address: 328 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/12/1998
Deathplace: Elmira
Birthdate: 4/2/1923
Birthplace: Lilly, PA
Father: Hughes, Leahman A.
Mother: Montgomery, Helen Mary
Spouse: Stanford, Donald
Surviving Children: Saeed, Lois Lea; Stanford, Kaye L.; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hughes, Edward J.; Yanonne, Dorothy; Hughey, JoAnna
(Sollenberger); Metcalf, Mary Esther; Floyd, Gloria; Hughes, Carol Ann
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Luecke, Helen (Chalfant); Whisner, Phyllis; Stern, Priscilla;
Hughes, Harold
Interment: Woodland Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11
 
Name: Szymusiak, Edward
Address: Altoona, PA
Age: 71
Deathdate: 8/18/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/20/1998, A11 


August 21, 1998

Name: Kenner, Doris C.
Address: Outlook Pointe Balanced Care Facility, 170 Red Fox Drive, Duncansville,
PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 11/27/1919
Birthplace: Cresson, PA
Father: Yahner, Irvin
Mother: Brawley, Edna
Spouse: Kenner, Leroy H. (d. 1/9/1989)
Surviving Children: Pettenati, Lorna; Kenner, Leroy R.; Kenner, Bruce I.;
Kenner, Kevin P.; Kenner, Scott A.; seven grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Kenner, James M. (d. 5/28/1990)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Aloysius Cemetery, Cresson
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/21/1998, A7

Name: Thompson, Myrtle M.
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly 3453 Mill Road, Duncansville, PA
Age: 101
Deathdate: 8/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/18/1897
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Whitfield, William
Mother: Morrow, Nannie
Spouse: Thompson, John Harry (d. 10/13/1956)
Surviving Children: Thompson, Raymond G.; Neff, Beatrice M.; Tyndale, Myrtle M.;
one grandson; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Whitfield, Edward
Deceased Children: Thompson, John Kenneth
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/21/1998, A7
 
Name: Warrender, Mildred Ada Caroline
Address: Epworth Manor Nursing Home, Tyrone, formerly West 14th Street, Tyrone,
PA
Age: 99
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 10/25/1898
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Eschbach, William
Mother: Hiney, Laura
Spouse: Warrender, James C. (d. 5/23/1967)
Surviving Children: Keith, Helen; Ayers, Ruth; six grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Gartner, Isabell; Eschbach, Kenneth
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Eastlawn Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/21/1998, A7
 
Name: Yingling, Dee E.
Address: 301 6th Avenue, Juniata, Altoona, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/19/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 8/17/1921
Birthplace: Juniata
Father: Yingling, Peter E.
Mother: Keech, Mary
Spouse: O'Donnell, Marjorie F.
Surviving Children: Yingling, Jim; Yingling, Tim; Krause, Beth Ann; seven
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Yingling, Joseph (d. 1949)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/21/1998, A7 


August 22, 1998

Name: Biglin, Carolyn R. "Babe"
Address: Lilly, PA
Age: 65
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: Lilly
Birthdate: 10/16/1932
Birthplace:
Father: Albarano, Joseph
Mother: Eny, Carmella
Spouse: Biglin, Michael
Surviving Children: Pascoe, Michele; Davila, Teresa; Biglin, Michael; two
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Saparo, Palma; Felus, Patricia; Albarano, John; Albarano,
Francis
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Brigid's Cemetery, Lilly
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9
 
Name: Boyer, Katheryn A.
Address: 809 N. 9th Street, Bellwood, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: Bellwood
Birthdate: 11/16/1917
Birthplace: Dilltown, PA
Father: Young, Dale
Mother: Lightner, Mary
Spouse: Boyer, Cecil H. (d. 3/11/1993)
Surviving Children: Boyer, James; Becky, Mary; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Young, Clayton; Young, Sye
Interment: McPherron Cemetery, LaJose RD, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9

Name: Carloni, Richard S.
Address: Indiana, PA
Age: 54
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Indiana
Birthdate: 8/31/1943
Birthplace: Indiana
Father: Carloni, John Pepe (deceased)
Mother: Carino, Rose Marie
Spouse: Orange, Bethany
Surviving Children: Carloni, John; Carloni, Louis; Carloni, Amanda; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Carloni, John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9
 
Name: Freeman, Catherine B.
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly 2705 Fairway Drive, Apt 2B
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 1/27/1917
Birthplace: Atlas, PA
Father: Bortnichak, John
Mother: Horoschak, Anastasia
Spouse: Freeman, Harold E. (d. 4/3/1982)
Surviving Children: Dewey, Catherine; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bortnichak, John; Bortnichak, George; Bortnichak, Joseph;
Geiger, Barbara; King, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9
 
Name: Matz, Catherine Gault
Address: formerly Grazierville, PA
Age: 91
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/1/1906
Birthplace: Centre Hall, PA
Father: Gault, James B.
Mother: Johnsonbaugh, Lyda
Spouse: Matz, Albert J. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Matz, Nelson Gault
Surviving Siblings: Gault, James; Gault, Clinton
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Cherry, Hilda; Jackson, Eleanor
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9
 
Name: Petroski, Mary Virginia
Address: 205 E State Street, Pleasantville, PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 8/209/1998
Deathplace: St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA
Birthdate: 8/5/1923
Birthplace: Warren, PA
Father: Rodgers, Harry P.
Mother: Murphy, Margaret
Spouse: Petroski, Raymond J.
Surviving Children: Mitcham, Katherine; Nason, Karen; Petroski, Richard; nine
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Rodgers, James; Strawbridge, Ruth; Henderson, Joanne;
Worden, Nancy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Worden, Lois; Rodgers, Paul; Rodgers, Preston
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9
 
Name: Redman, Patricia
Address: Gaylord Street, Bristol, CT
Age: 64
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: Bristol Hospital
Birthdate: 8/3/1934
Birthplace: Bellwood, PA
Father: O'Shell, Claire
Mother: Gummo, Flora
Spouse: Redman, Donald E. Sr.
Surviving Children: Redman, Donald E. Jr.; Redman, Joseph J.; Vicinio, Paula;
O'Shell, Mona; O'Shell, Donna; Bergeron, Elizabeth; several grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: O'Shell, James; O'Shell, Donald; O'Shell, Kenneth; Allen,
Lois Jean; Sprankle, Shirley
Deceased Children: Redman, Ronald
Deceased Siblings: O'Shell, Richard; Nolan, Dorothy
Interment: Peacedale Cemetery, Bristol
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9

Name: Shaffer, Edward C.
Address: 209 E. 24th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 5/12/1925
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Shaffer, Charles
Mother: Shaffer, Florence
Spouse: Bradley, Thelma
Surviving Children: Markadakis, Cheryl; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dengate, Betty
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Shaffer, Robert; Shaffer, Donald; Shaffer, Louise
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9 
 
Name: Yon, Charles N.
Address: Box 104, Tyrone RD 5, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/20/1998
Deathplace: St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 4/5/1924
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Yon, Alvin Eugene
Mother: Kelly, Elva Mae
Spouse: 1) Lersch, Sarah; 2) Moyer, Mary Ruth
Surviving Children: Yon, Richard N.; Crawford, Carolyn; Yon, Charles E.; Yon,
Steven M.; Roach, Lori M.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Martin, Marjorie; Campbell, JoAnn
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/22/1998, A9 


August 23, 1998

Name: Fabian, Rita M. "Sister Mary Magdalene"
Address: Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly Sisters of St. Ann, Ebensburg, PA
Age: 71
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Garvey Manor
Birthdate: 11/4/1926
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Fabian, John
Mother: Fabian, Malvina
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Fabian, John J.; Fabian, Bernard P.; Gill, Louise; McCauley,
Mary; McHugh, Mildred
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Hoover, Robert E.
Address: 4902 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 4/19/1922
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Hoover, Francis E.
Mother: Gairth, Grace
Spouse: Malloy, Mary Betty
Surviving Children: Hoover, Michael X.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Hoover, Joseph; Hoover, Donald; Fisher, Jean; Green, Thelma;
Hoover, Gladys
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Palazzi, Richard J.
Address: 1507 10th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 63
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 6/28/1935
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Palazzi, Joseph
Mother: DeAntonis, Franceschina
Spouse: Beals, Patricia L.
Surviving Children: Palazzi, Michael J.; eight grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Palazzi, Carl; Palazzi, Enrico; Palazzi, Ralph; Furio, Ida
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/23/1998, A9 


August 24, 1998

Name: Casner, Rosie J.
Address: Box 115 Petersburg RR 1, PA
Age: 102
Deathdate: 8/22/1998
Deathplace: Petersburg RR 1
Birthdate: 7/11/1896
Birthplace: Spring Mills, Centre County, PA
Father: Breon, Emanuel
Mother: Confer, Elizabeth
Spouse: Casner, Jesse J. (d. 11/30/1970)
Surviving Children: Casner, James R.; Thatcher, Rosie; 25 grandchildren; 62
great-grandchildren; 51 great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Casner, Robert H.; Casner, John W.; Casner, Jeff H.; Casner,
Luther C.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Granville, Margaret V.
Address: Valley View Home, formerly 1319 17th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 97
Deathdate: 8/22/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 10/8/1900
Birthplace: Glen Hope, PA
Father: Erhard, Orvis A.
Mother: Ferguson, Elverta
Spouse: Granville, Russell (d. 6/29/1944)
Surviving Children: seven grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: DiVentura, Eunice; Prough, Marian; Granville, Leonard
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Koontz, William Woodrow
Address: Hopewell RR1, PA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Memorial Hospital, Bedford
Birthdate: 10/29/1916
Birthplace: Monroe Township, PA
Father: Koontz, Simon
Mother: Perrin, Annie
Spouse: Eller, Ruby Mary
Surviving Children: Koontz, Richard; Koontz, Ralph; Dodson, Lucille; Stiffler,
Dorothy; Ziviello, Gloria Jean; Schroth, Phyllis; 14 grandchildren; six
great-granddaughters
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Loysburg Community Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Lucas, Forrest M.
Address: Christy Lane, Tyrone RR 4, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/22/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/20/1924
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Lucas, Forrest M. Sr.
Mother: Miller, Grace
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Fern, Jane L.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Nixon, William J.
Address: Beldin Hollow Road, Ashville, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/22/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 10/18/1930
Birthplace: Birmingham
Father: Nixon, Albert J.
Mother: Winters Nixon Hanlon, Harriet E.
Spouse: Herit, Shirley
Surviving Children: Nixon, William D.; Nixon, Frank J.; Nixon, Robert J.; Swan,
Jeannie; Hughes, Peggy; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Nixon, Robert J.; Scalzi, Janet; Malarkey, Ella Louise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Nixon, Frank
Interment: St. Thomas Cemetery, Ashville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Sharer, Betty L. Ammerman
Address: Bald Eagle, Tyrone RR 3, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/22/1998
Deathplace: Greentree Village, Tyrone
Birthdate: 1/19/1921
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Ammerman, Clyde
Mother: Blair, Meriam
Spouse: Sharer, Clair G.
Surviving Children: Sharer, Jerome; Varacalli, Patricia; four grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bald Eagle Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Spiker, Robert E.
Address: Osterburg, PA
Age: 54
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Osterburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5
 
Name: Worgul, Emory C.
Address: Rosebud, Coalport RR, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 9/6/1921
Birthplace: Winburne, PA
Father: Worgul, Charles W.
Mother: Pelka, Edith
Spouse: Pearce, Evelyn
Surviving Children: Cavaner, Carol; Worgul, David; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Washell, Bonnie (d. 1986)
Deceased Siblings: Worgul, Leroy
Interment: United Methodist Cemetery, Winburne
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/24/1998, A5 


August 25, 1998

Name: Bennett, Henry L.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly 1620 Princeton Road, Greenwood,
PA
Age: 83
Deathdate: 8/21/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/11/1914
Birthplace: Emeigh, Cambria County, PA
Father: Bennett, Henry L.
Mother: Gressley, Sarah
Spouse: Sager, LaRue
Surviving Children: Hewitt, Joyce I.; Bennett, Donald H.; one grandchild; one
great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Dublin, Helen F.
Address: Worthington, OH
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH
Birthdate: 1/4/1924
Birthplace: Tyrone, PA
Father: Fuoss, J. Harold (deceased)
Mother: Noel, Mabel (deceased)
Spouse: Dublin, William W.
Surviving Children: Ball, JoAnn; Cade, Joyce; Tauchen, Beth; six grandchildren;
one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Waite, Shirley; Lemon, JoAnn; Parshall, Lois
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Fuoss, Jake
Interment: Alexander Cemetery, Athens County, OH
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Farringer, M. Evelyn
Address: 331 Plum Street, Williamsburg, PA
Age: 72
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Williamsburg
Birthdate: 4/6/1926
Birthplace: Williamsburg
Father: Farringer, Charles J. (deceased)
Mother: Burris, Marguerite M. (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Farringer, Charles W.; Farringer, John R.; Farringer, Donald
E.; Thompson, Minerva L.; Gunnett, Elsie
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Hiney, C. Matthew "Matt"
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly 94 Lower Street, Roaring
Spring, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring
Birthdate: 12/21/1923
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Hiney, Charles
Mother: Sell, Ruth
Spouse: Chingos, Catherine (d. 5/3/1990)
Surviving Children: Lingenfelter, Joanna; Hiney, Stephen; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Holsinger, Louise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Lozinski, Jennie V.
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 12/19/1921
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Lozinski, Stanley J.
Mother: Frankiewicz, Tekla F.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Lozinski, Michael; Miller, Stella
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Lozinski, Thaddeus; Lozinski, Joseph; Lozinski, Stephen;
Lozinski, Frank; Lozinski, Benny
Interment: Ss. Peter and Paul Church Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Lykens, David N.
Address: Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, formerly of Somerset and
Williamsburg, PA
Age: 89
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 7/6/1909
Birthplace: Oreminea, Williamsburg RR 2
Father: Lykens, Mark C. (deceased)
Mother: Noland, Emma (deceased)
Spouse: Moreland, Ollena P.
Surviving Children: Lykens, Retta L.; three grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wheland, Ruth L.; Hicks, Grace L.; Lykens, Cloyd E.; Lykens,
Ray F.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Oreminea Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5

Name: Moyer, Robert E.
Address: 302 Dean Street, Williamsburg, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 1/6/1920
Birthplace: Frankstown Township
Father: Moyer, David Herbert (deceased)
Mother: Nash, Ann Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Lee, Dorothy M. (d. 1/29/1990)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Moyer, H. Richard; Dunn, Bertha J.; Forshey, Dorothy H.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5
 
Name: Sheehan, Leonard D.
Address: 412 4th Street, Cresson, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 3/20/1918
Birthplace: Munster, PA
Father: Sheehan, James (deceased)
Mother: Monohan, Susan (deceased)
Spouse: Nairn, Mary Jo (9/26/1993)
Surviving Children: Sheehan, Timothy J.; Sheehan, Martin Leonard; Monaghan, Mary
Lynn; Burkett, Eileen S.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Kuhlman, Helene
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Sheehan, John; Sheehan, Jerry; Sheehan, Paul; Sheehan,
Charles; Sheehan; Vincent; Sheehan, Frank Benjamin; Sheehan, Joseph; Sheehan,
Harold; Coy, Philomena; Weise, Alma; Helmbreck, Susan
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery, Cresson, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5

Name: Sky, Dorothy Leopold
Address: Brush Run Apartments, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 86
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 7/29/1912
Birthplace: Atlantic City, NJ
Father: Leopold, Bertram
Mother: Schoenfeld, Celia
Spouse: Sky, Israel
Surviving Children: Sky, Davida; Bregman, Marcia; Sky, Ted; Sky, Asher,; Sky,
Philip; 13 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Petsonk, Julia
Deceased Children: Faricy, Bobi Hendell Henrie
Deceased Siblings: Leopold, Emanuel; Zugsmith, Margaret
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/25/1998, A5 


August 26, 1998

Name: Chapaloney, Carol A.
Address: Utahville, Coalport RD, PA
Age: 55
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/28/1943
Birthplace: Meadville, PA
Father: Chaplin, Henry Jay (deceased)
Mother: Troxell, Helen (deceased)
Spouse: Chapaloney, Richard
Surviving Children: Chapaloney, Michael
Surviving Siblings: Chaplin, Craig
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Chaplin, Marie
Interment: Utahville Cemetery, Coalport RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A11
 
Name: Ebersole, Robert C. "Bo"
Address: 1824 Bellemead Drive, Altoona, PA
Age: 50
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 12/13/1947
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Ebersole, Robert
Mother: Culp, Louise
Spouse: Weight, Jill A.
Surviving Children: Ebersole, Abigail; Ebersole, Allison
Surviving Siblings: Ebersole, Thomas; Ebersole, Martha
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A11
  
Name: Huber, Thomas Emil
Address: Don Street, Houtzdale, PA
Age: 40
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 7/8/1958
Birthplace: Philipsburg, PA
Father: Huber, Emil
Mother: Oswalt, Patricia
Spouse: Dombrowski, Mara
Surviving Children: Majewsky, Benjamin; Majewsky, Gregory J.
Surviving Siblings: Sedgwick, Claudia; Huber, Terrance; Huber, Timothy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Brisbin
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A11
 
Name: McFee, Mary Concetta "Katie"
Address: 843 26th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 8/14/1922
Birthplace: Windber, PA
Father: Bartolomucci, Peter
Mother: Croco, Sara
Spouse: McFee, John Burnside
Surviving Children: McFee, John Robert; McFee, Richard Anthony; McFee, James;
McFee, Thomas; McFee, David Michael; Nabozny, Kathryn A.; Stratton, Mary E.;
Perkins, Toni C.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bearinger, Elizabeth; Bartolomucci, Anthony
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A11
 
Name: Ropp, Marcellan J. "Pete"
Address: Patton, formerly St. Lawrence, PA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Camp Hill Care Center
Birthdate: 6/16/1917
Birthplace: Flinton
Father: Ropp, Michael
Mother: Riner, Agnes
Spouse: Ropp, Ruth S. (d. 7/16/1984)
Surviving Children: Worchesky, Nancy; Turko, Mary; Holley, Ruth Ann; Holley,
Bonnie; Ropp, William; Ropp, Robert; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Ropp, Othmar; Link, Celestine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A11
 
Name: Wyant, Verna G.
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly Clappertown, Williamsburg RR
2, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 4/29/1916
Birthplace: Wertz, Williamsburg RR 1
Father: Hughes, James
Mother: Wanca, Marie
Spouse: Wyant, Merle F. (d. 9/28/1977)
Surviving Children: McCall, Anna Marie; Wyant, Merle F. Jr.; Wyant, Charles P.;
five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Comgemi, Jerry; Mazzoleni, Ruth; Leonard, Pearl; Zitsch,
Margaret; Hughes, James; Hughes, Frank; Hughes, John; Hughes, Joseph; Hughes, An
drew; Hughes, William
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Meyers, Helen; Hughes, Jacob
Interment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/26/1998, A5 


August 27, 1998

Name: Andrews, James M.
Address: Irvona RD, PA
Age: 65
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 3/6/1933
Birthplace: Coalport RD, PA
Father: Andrews, Ferman (deceased)
Mother: Reilly, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Ninosky, Helen
Surviving Children: Andrews, Edward; two grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Long, Betty; Morris, Helen; Jacobs, Miriam; Andrews, Patrick
Deceased Children: Andrews, James (d. 8/30/1974)
Deceased Siblings: Andrews, Eileen; Andrews, Lawrence F.
Interment: St. Basil Catholic Church, Coalport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Ecker, John W.
Address: 916 5th Avenue, Juniata, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 9/21/1930
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Ecker, Paul
Mother: Glunt, Grace
Spouse: Noye, Donna J.
Surviving Children: Wagner, Jeanne; Reed, Doreen; Bittner, Vicky; 11
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Ecker, Paul; Ecker, Ronald; Ecker, Ray; Ecker, James
Deceased Children: Reed, Mitchell (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: Leonard, Jane; Ecker, Donald
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Frye, Evelyn M.
Address: 4475 Berkshire Drive, Warren, OH, formerly Fallentimber, PA
Age: 55
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace: Trumbull County Memorial Hospital, OH
Birthdate: 10/13/1942
Birthplace: Glasgow, PA
Father: Reffner, Ishmael
Mother: Simmers, Anna M.
Spouse: Frye, Melvin H.
Surviving Children: Frye, Melvin A.; Frye, William H.; two grandchildren; one
step-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Reffner, William; Reffner, Herbert; Kruis, Barbara
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Hammond, Roy A. "Two Gun"
Address: Huntingdon Manor, formerly Williamsburg RR 1, PA
Age: 80
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Huntingdon Manor, Williamsburg
Birthdate: 7/16/1918
Birthplace: Porter, Huntingdon County, PA
Father: Hammond, David F.
Mother: Locke, Lulu
Spouse: Green, Edna Ruth (d. 1965)
Surviving Children: O'Brian, Shirley; Matthew, Eleanor; Hammond, Billy L.;
Hammond, Thomas R.; Hammond, Randolph A.; 11 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Port, Cecile; Foster, Annabelle; Burket, Joyce; Hammond,
John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11

Name: Horton, Charles E. Jr.
Address: Jacksonville, FL, formerly Altoona, PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/10/1998
Deathplace: Jacksonville
Birthdate: 1/16/1931
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Horton, Charles E. Sr.
Mother: Anderson, Helen May
Spouse: Farringer, Peggy (deceased)
Surviving Children: Horton, Karissma; Horton, Timothy; Hoston, Thomas; Horton,
John David; Horton, Theodore; seven grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Horton, William; Harley, Susan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Kull, Wilbur F.
Address: Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly 5900 California Avenue, Altoona,
PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 6/12/1911
Birthplace: Johnstown, PA
Father: Kull, Charles
Mother: Kull, Augusta
Spouse: Sakmar, Josephine (d. 11/6/1990)
Surviving Children: Lewis, Kathleen; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Long, Frank L.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly Box 342F, Portage
RD 2, PA
Age: 71
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 11/1/1926
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Long, Samuel (deceased)
Mother: Clark, Mabel (deceased)
Spouse: Warren, Marguerite
Surviving Children: Long, Larry; Long, Leon; Kelley, Nancy; nine grandchildren;
one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Burget, Mildred; Shaw, Shirley; Long, Willard, Long, Malden;
Long, Dorsey; Long, Samuel; Long, Leo
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11

Name: Nagle, Sedes D. "Bud"
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg,
formerly Rear Forest Street, Gallitzin, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 3/1/1911
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 3/1/1911
Birthplace: Coupon, PA
Father: Nagle, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Gutwald, Josephine (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Nagle, Richard; Nagle, Lloyd; Reed, Martha; Campbell,
Lillian; Hurley, Rita Mae; Wahl, Emma
Interment: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Smith, H. Louise
Address: 1033 Layfette Road, New Enterprise, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/2/1929
Birthplace: New Enterprise
Father: Detwiler, Charles
Mother: Fisher, Ada
Spouse: Smith, Carl W. "Tub"
Surviving Children: Miller, Dorothy Ann; Musselman, Gwen A.; Claycomb, Lisa M.;
four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bowman, Edith; Eurich, Mary Lee; Detwiler, Leo
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Detwiler, James
Interment: Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/27/1998, A11


August 28, 1998

Name: Belgin, Bernard J. "Barney"
Address: Lyleville, Coalport RD, PA
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 2/6/1919
Birthplace: Blain City, Coalport RD
Father: Belgin, Michael (deceased)
Mother: Lease, Emma (deceased)
Spouse: Macknivich, Mary
Surviving Children: Gobert, Nancy; Belgin, Barney Jr.; Belgin, Joe; Belgin;
Jerry; nine grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Coalport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: Doran, Andrew J. "Shorty"
Address: Madera RD, PA
Age: 68
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
Birthdate: 9/5/1929
Birthplace: Madera
Father: Doran, Andrew J. (deceased)
Mother: Kunsman, Corinda (deceased)
Spouse: Bennett, Patricia
Surviving Children: Dorah, Cindy; Doran, Andrew J. III; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Doran, Wilmer; Doran, Alice
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Ansonville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: McCracken, Kenneth E. Sr.
Address: 623 E 6th Street, Bellwood, PA
Age: 63
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Bellwood
Birthdate: 7/12/1935
Birthplace: Bellwood
Father:
Mother: McCracken, Nettie
Spouse: 1) Conrad, Maynie Jane (d. 7/14/1969); 2) Bush, A. Faye
Surviving Children: Burk, Tammy Lynn; McCracken; Mark W.; McCracken, Brian R.;
McCracken, Michael A.; McCracken, Bruce E.; McCracken, Kenneth E. Jr.; 10
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: Murphy, Jean Keenan "Rose"
Address: Carrolltown, PA
Age: 74
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Lee Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 7/29/1924
Birthplace: Portage, PA
Father: Keenan, Dennis J. (deceased)
Mother: Flynn, Helen Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Murphy, Dennis J. Jr. (d. 6/12/1980)
Surviving Children: Davis, Patricia A.; Hughmanic, Kathleen; Murphy, Dennis J.
III; Murphy, Terrance J.
Surviving Siblings: Keenan, Dennis James
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carrolltown
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: Swanger, Chester A. "Woozy"
Address: Box 443, Altoona RD 4, PA
Age: 64
Deathdate: 8/27/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 10/19/1933
Birthplace: Summerhill, PA
Father: Swanger, Harry R.
Mother: Kuklo, Martha E.
Spouse: Crist, Carol L.
Surviving Children: Swanger, Chester R.; Swanger, Randy T.; Saylor, Robin L;
Swanger, Deborah L; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Swanger, David R.; Swanger, Donald P.; Phals, Charlotte;
Smith, Sara E.; Cummings, Iris J.; Grace, Shirley A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Swanger, Louis R. (d. 1956)
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: Way, Andrew Vance
Address: Richmond, VA, formerly Warriors Mark, PA
Age: 39
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace: Richmond
Birthdate: 7/14/1959
Birthplace: Bellefonte, PA
Father: Way, Edward V.
Mother: McNeal, Mary Lynn (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7
 
Name: Williams, Dorothy E.
Address: Morans Personal Care Home, Bellwood, formerly Blairsville and
Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 8/24/1998
Deathplace: Bellwood
Birthdate: 11/7/1920
Birthplace: Camden, NJ
Father: Williams, Ernest R. (deceased)
Mother: Simpson, Florence E. (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/28/1998, A7 


August 29, 1998

Name: Ickes, Edith G.
Address: Box 2, Porta Road, Altoona, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/27/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 11/9/1915
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Wineland, Allen T. (deceased)
Mother: Hale, Norenna E. (deceased)
Spouse: Ickes, Clair J.
Surviving Children: Stacey, Marjorie N.; Fraley; Judith I.; Davis, Robert W.;
three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Ickes, Flo; Ott, Marion; Walters, Dorothy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Keen, Lois J.
Address: 704 Bell Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 57
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 11/10/1940
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Foltz, Charles
Mother: Cotter, Florence
Spouse: Keen, Paul D.
Surviving Children: Ferguson, Lucie; Brown, Thomas; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Foltz, Charleen; Foltz, Chuck
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Leasure, Lois V.
Address: 106 W. Allegheny Street, Newry, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/27/1998
Deathplace: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg, PA
Birthdate: 1/25/1929
Birthplace: Newry
Father: Weaver, John S.
Mother: McIntyre, Verna
Spouse: Leasure, Vernon D.
Surviving Children: Leasure, Pamela; Leasure, Lori; Bollman, Vicki; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings: Cassidy, Margaret; Aungst, Anna Jean; Cross, Catherine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Weaver, Paul; Weaver, Donald; Weaver, Thomas
Interment: Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Palmer, Florence H.
Address: Village Manor Park, West Allis, WI
Age: 94
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: WI
Birthdate: 5/6/1904
Birthplace: Mankato, MN
Father: Joslin, John C.
Mother: Children, Myrtle
Spouse: 1) Hunt, Frederick W. (deceased); Palmer, George W.
Surviving Children: Titzel, Beverly H.; Ogden, Patricia H.; Hunt, Richard W.;
Palmer, James B.; Chapman, Alice
Surviving Siblings: Ranta, Edith; Bower, Ethel
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Greenville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/29/1998, A9 


August 30, 1998

Name: DeDea, Amerigo V.
Address: Box 15A, Sylvan Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 88
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 10/23/1909
Birthplace: Frugality, PA
Father: DeDea, Valentine (deceased)
Mother: Bez, Veronica (deceased)
Spouse: Zanussoe, Constance Lena (d. 4/21/1995)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: DeDea, Leo V.; Fiorentin, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9
 
Name: James, Myra M.
Address: 1806 12th Avenue, Juniata, Altoona, PA
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/28/1998
Deathplace: Juniata
Birthdate: 4/1/1919
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Bartley, George M.
Mother: Karl, Mary M.
Spouse: James, Elwood C. (d. 10/29/1969)
Surviving Children: Shelow, Diane E.; McQuade, Judith; Conrad, Faye; Griffith,
Kaye; James, Charles J.
Surviving Siblings: Crotsley, Thelma; Bartley, Ken; Bartley, Ray, Bartley, Bob
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9
 
Name: Karakantas, Stephen A.
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Hollidaysburg, PA
Age: 69
Deathdate: 8/26/1998
Deathplace: VanZandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 5/2/1929
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Karakantis, Apostolos
Mother: Tassis, Konstantina
Spouse: Pappas, Christina
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Karakantas, Crist P.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9
 
Name: McGunigal, Elizabeth L.
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly 1012 Park Boulevard,
Juniata, Altoona, PA
Age: 88
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 9/3/1909
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Maillard, Emil
Mother: List, Louise
Spouse: McGunigal, Orville (d. 5/30/1987)
Surviving Children: Garber, Patricia E.; McLean, Shirley; McGunigal, William J.;
six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Prough, Leona; Spinner, Aliene; Maillard, Herman
Deceased Children: Wagner, Arlene (d. 1987)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9
 
Name: Myers, Orvis Gideon
Address: Annandale, VA, formerly Altoona, PA
Age:
Deathdate: 8/28/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse: Myers, Jeanne W.
Surviving Children: Myers, Robert Allen; Myers, Susan J.; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Myers, Walter; Myers, Rhymer; Myers, Robert; Neuhauser,
Vyrl; Godfrey, Cartha; Mays, Shirley Ann; Stevens, Nancy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Arlington National Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9
 
Name: Rudy, Minnie M.
Address: 1322 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, PA
Age: 89
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Huntingdon
Birthdate: 10/29/1908
Birthplace: Huntingdon
Father: Shetrom, Jesse
Mother: Miller, Mabel
Spouse: Rudy, Ray H. (d. 9/1/1996)
Surviving Children: Rudy, James E.; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Shetrom, Charles F.; Shetrom, S. Richard
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Huntingdon Memorial Gardens
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/30/1998, A9 


August 31, 1998


Name: Coble, Walter J. Sr.
Address: 813 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 68
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 12/21/1929
Birthplace: Beach Creek, Clinton County, PA
Father:
Mother:
Spouse: Patterson, Barbara Jean (d. 3/21/1983)
Surviving Children: Coble, Mary Alice; Coble, Walter Jr.; Coble, James R.;
Coble, Edward C.; Coble, Donald L.; Coble; Steven F.; Coble, John W.; 19
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Coble, Kate; Williams, Lou
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Dilling, Hillary Grace
Address: New Enterprise, PA
Age: 14
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 8/17/1984
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Father: Dilling, Duane P.
Mother: Rhodes, Trudy G.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Dilling, Haley Dale; Dilling, Dana Christina; Dilling, Davis
Paul
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Everett Cemetery, Everett, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Dodson, Denise D. "Dee-Dee"
Address: Schellsburg Road, Claysburg, PA
Age: 34
Deathdate: 8/28/1998
Deathplace: Windber Hospital
Birthdate: 9/5/1963
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Burket, Richard A. Sr.
Mother: Riggles, Susan
Spouse: Dodson, John C.
Surviving Children: Dodson, Deanna L.; Dodson, Amber D.
Surviving Siblings: Burket, Richard Jr.; Shook, Rhonda
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Gilliland-Hanson, Mary Caroline Elizabeth
Address: 207 Ottawa Street, Arbutus, formerly Bedford, PA
Age: 94
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: Arbutus Park Manor
Birthdate: 9/7/1903
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Vandrew, David Adam (deceased)
Mother: Nicodemus, Anna Mary (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Gilliland, Charles D. (deceased); 2) Hanson, John (deceased)
Surviving Children: Berkebile, Loraine; Butler, Dolores; Gilliland, Kenneth V.;
11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Gilliland, Dennis Lynn
Deceased Siblings: Vandrew, William M.; Vandrew, George; Vandrew, Daniel;
Vandrew, Thomas A.; Vandrew, Paul; Vandrew, John
Interment: Richland Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Rutter, Ralph D. "Gird"
Address: 710 E. Crawford Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 84
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/15/1914
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Rutter, John Cameron
Mother: Mason, Myrtle
Spouse: White, Ethel Mae (d. 2/11/1998)
Surviving Children: Rutter, Gradon Daniel; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Walter, Alma L.
Address: 301 Valley View Boulevard, formerly 62 Stone Manor Court, Martinsburg,
PA
Age: 67
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/4/1930
Birthplace: Snake Spring Valley Township, Bedford, PA
Father: Manges, Charles F. (deceased)
Mother: Croft, Florence (deceased)
Spouse: Walter, Curtis O.
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Manges, John; Manges, Glenn
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7
 
Name: Walter, Harry A. Sr.
Address: New Paris RD, PA
Age: 82
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital
Birthdate: 10/26/1915
Birthplace: Cessna, PA
Father:
Mother: Nuccio, Ella G. (Neal) (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Walter, Harry R.; Walter, Richard A.; three grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bedford County Memorial Park
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 8/31/1998, A7 


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