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BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBIT ABSTRACTS, SEPTEMBER 1998

From the Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA

Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by:
Judy Banja jbanja@email.msn.com

Altoona Mirror, September 1998, Index to Obituaries
 
Allen, Ralph Porter                     9/15/1998, A9
Angelo, Aaron "Peg"                     9/29/1998, A9
Astore, D. Jean                         9/15/1998, A9
Baumgardner, Marjorie Ann "Marge"       9/17/1998, A11
Beard, Robert "Paul" Jr.                9/13/1998, A11
Beard, Sharon A.                        9/21/1998, A5
Beegle, William Paul                    9/8/1998, A7
Berzonsky, Dolores A. "Sis"             9/12/1998, A11
Bilka, Esther B. "Sis"                  9/13/1998, A11
Bobby, Joseph                           9/3/1998, A11
Boore, Donald R. "Rusty Falken"         9/16/1998, A11
Boston, Robert E.                       9/16/1998, A11
Brannigan, Veronica                     9/29/1998, A9
Brede, Thelma E.                        9/27/1998, A11
Brown, Barry D.                         9/27/1998, A11
Brown, Dora M. "Sis"                    9/22/1998, A7
Bunnell, Clarence E. "Bud"              9/21/1998, A5
Burk, Lillian Mae                       9/11/1998, A11
Burns, Edgar E.                         9/8/1998, A7
Butler, Gary L. "Pap" Sr.               9/5/1998, A7
Butler, Margaret F.                     9/6/1998, A11
Bywater, Mary E.                        9/13/1998, A11
Capute, Jane E.                         9/10/1998, A11
Cassidy, Elizabeth T.                   9/1/1998, A7
Caum, Josephine J.                      9/23/1998, A9
Chapaloney, Mary                        9/9/1998, A9
Clapper, John S.                        9/7/1998, A5
Conrad, Donald J.                       9/29/1998, A9
Conrad, Mary Machiarola                 9/29/1998, A9
Corbo, Jennie Marie                     9/14/1998, A5
Corle, Richard E.                       9/11/1998, A11
Cross, Thomas Scott Jr.                 9/15/1998, A9
DeBadts, Helen C.                       9/18/1998, A9
DeIuliis, Anthony P.                    9/16/1998, A11
Diehl, Sylvester Jr. "Wess"             9/15/1998, A9
Dixon, Boyd                             9/29/1998, A9
Dobson, Howard R. Jr.                   9/11/1998, A11
Edmiston, Barbara J.                    9/24/1998, A15
Edwards, George Thomas                  9/14/1998, A5
Ehrmann, Virginia S.                    9/12/1998, A11
English, Glenn H.                       9/27/1998, A11
Eshelman, Russell                       9/7/1998, A5
Fagan, Brandon W. "Moe"                 9/10/1998, A11
Fink, Nora Mae                          9/22/1998, A7
Fleck, Mary Frances "Fran"              9/24/1998, A15
Fouse, K. Evelyn                        9/29/1998, A9
Friday, Nancy Ellen                     9/22/1998, A7
Fry, William R.                         9/23/1998, A9
Fusco, Donald J.                        9/7/1998, A5
Fusco, Ted                              9/4/1998, A9
Gallo, Francis                          9/6/1998, A11
Geist, Dorothea E.                      9/15/1998, A9
Gillen, Floyd F.                        9/1/1998, A7
Gornick, Anthony Charles                9/29/1998, A9
Gray, Robert J.                         9/24/1998, A15
Green, Karen A.                         9/9/1998, A9
Greene, Byrone R. "Barry"               9/19/1998, A11
Gunsallus, Paul W.                      9/23/1998, A9
Haines, Harry Jr.                       9/1/1998, A7
Halbritter, Richard Lee                 9/12/1998, A11
Hall, Marie C.                          9/18/1998, A9
Hardy, Edward B.                        9/10/1998, A11
Harshberger, William J. Jr.             9/21/1998, A5
Hawbecker, Laura M.                     9/7/1998, A5
Hertzog, Irene M.                       9/28/1998, A5
Hoffman, Harold Kenneth                 9/23/1998, A9
Hollen, Lemuel E. Jr.                   9/26/1998, A11
Hoopes, Darcia M.                       9/24/1998, A15
Hoover, Mary S.                         9/6/1998, A11
Houck, Chalmer B. "Chip"                9/28/1998, A5
Huber, John J.                          9/21/1998, A5
Hughes, Esther "Sister Mary Demetrius"  9/28/1998, A5
Hughes, William L. "Whitey"             9/23/1998, A9
Imler, David Franklin                   9/17/1998, A11
Ingham, Regina "Virg"                   9/4/1998, A9
Johnson, Thomas Rhodes                  9/5/1998, A7
Jones, Anna S.                          9/30/1998, A11
Kasun, Frank S.                         9/4/1998, A9
Keagy, C. William                       9/22/1998, A7
Kensinger, George D.                    9/16/1998, A11
Kensinger, Jesse Earnest                9/8/1998, A7
Ketrow, Pauline T.                      9/2/1998, A11
Kilmartin, Annie M.                     9/28/1998, A5
King, Robert M.                         9/3/1998, A11
Kinsel, Thelma Ruth                     9/5/1998, A7
Knotts, Mary C.                         9/3/1998, A11
Kooman, Muriel "Mickey"                 9/22/1998, A7
Kowalski, Anthony J. "Jimmy"            9/30/1998, A11
Krugh, Paul Raymond II                  9/28/1998, A5
Krull, Helen Alveda                     9/11/1998, A11
Lederer, Maria                          9/29/1998, A9
Little, Frances L.                      9/15/1998, A9
Loy, Anna D.                            9/28/1998, A5
Madden, Lucy                            9/9/1998, A9
Makdad, Helen M.                        9/1/1998, A7
Marquard, Grace L.                      9/11/1998, A11
Mathias, Genevieve C. "Genny"           9/20/1998, A11
McAllister, Willard Thomas              9/3/1998, A11
McCullough, Leonard J.                  9/21/1998, A5
McGlynn, John K. "Jack"                 9/1/1998, A7
McKee, Robert P.                        9/15/1998, A9
Mentzer, Cliford E.                     9/30/1998, A11
Metzker, Elva M.                        9/27/1998, A11
Mikula, Thaddeus                        9/1/1998, A7
Miller, Ruth Elizabeth                  9/27/1998, A11
Minori, Dolores A.                      9/18/1998, A9
Montgomery, Joseph William Sr. "Joe"    9/25/1998, A11
Mosley, Bessie Marie                    9/6/1998, A11
Mosley, Bessie Marie                    9/9/1998, A9
Nagle, Ralph L. "Red"                   9/22/1998, A7
Nearhoof, Gertie Estella                9/9/1998, A9
Nedimyer, Leo W.                        9/10/1998, A11
Neiman, Harold E.                       9/18/1998, A9
Nelen, Carl B.                          9/15/1998, A9
Nileski, Henry                          9/16/1998, A11
Noonan, Alice Elizabeth                 9/8/1998, A7
Norris, Ethel I.                        9/10/1998, A11
Norris, Marjorie L.                     9/30/1998, A11
Olbert, Alice C.                        9/25/1998, A11
Osgood, Doris A. (Fennessey)            9/18/1998, A9
Paranic, Mary                           9/1/1998, A7
Peters, Grace Catherine                 9/21/1998, A5
Picketts, Ruth Pauline                  9/19/1998, A11
Picketts, Ruth Pauline                  9/24/1998, A15
Quintilli, Patricia A.                  9/14/1998, A5
Rand, Claire Anne                       9/12/1998, A11; 9/18/1998, A9
Reed, Mary E. "Mary Lou"                9/26/1998, A11
Rhine, Merton W.                        9/19/1998, A11
Rhodes, Regina M.                       9/10/1998, A11
Rightnour, Alma                         9/22/1998, A7
Ringler, Silas N. Jr.                   9/5/1998, A7
Robison, Andrew                         9/19/1998, A11
Rosensteel, Harold J. "Biggie"          9/21/1998, A5
Ruddeck, Frances D.                     9/8/1998, A7
Rudy, Eleanor Marie                     9/15/1998, A9
Ruffner, Elizabeth A.                   9/1/1998, A7
Scalzi, Angela G.                       9/21/1998, A5
Schulman, Clarence C.                   9/11/1998, A11
Scopel, Salley E.                       9/26/1998, A11
Shade, Donald I.                        9/29/1998, A9
Shaffer, Dorcas M.                      9/17/1998, A11
Sharbaugh, Catherine J.                 9/29/1998, A9
Sharbaugh, Donald G.                    9/4/1998, A9
Skagerberg, Helen Justine "Pete"        9/9/1998, A9
Smolak, Edith Pachter                   9/5/1998, A7
Spang, Jean T.                          9/7/1998, A5
Stoudt, Francis L.                      9/1/1998, A7
Suter, Irene N.                         9/3/1998, A11
Swayne, Norman L.                       9/25/1998, A11
Tetanich, Paul                          9/10/1998, A11
Turley, Ruth H.                         9/18/1998, A9
Uebelacker, Phyllis Merle               9/27/1998, A11
Vasas, Delrose                          9/24/1998, A15
VasBinder, Bertha                       9/27/1998, A11
Waring, Joseph A.                       9/5/1998, A7
Wasilko, Julia                          9/27/1998, A11
Weimer, Beatrice Elizabeth              9/28/1998, A5
Wentz, Diane M.                         9/25/1998, A11
Westover, Cordell James                 9/13/1998, A11
Weyandt, Anna C.                        9/3/1998, A11
Wheland, Helen E.                       9/24/1998, A15
Williams, Ida C.                        9/4/1998, A9
Wisler, Betty M.                        9/30/1998, A11
Witzky, Stephen L.                      9/9/1998, A9
Wojtowich, John Lewis                   9/13/1998, A11
Wood, Alfred J. Jr.                     9/18/1998, A9
Young, William F. Jr.                   9/15/1998, A9
Zehrer, Mildred Gates                   9/17/1998, A11
Zitsch, Hilda DeMatteis                 9/2/1998, A11 



September 1, 1998

Name: Cassidy, Elizabeth T.
Address: 2410 Fifth Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 8/31/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/14/1920
Birthplace: St. Boniface
Father: Miller, Adam (deceased)
Mother: Warner, Laura (deceased)
Spouse: Cassidy, Gerald J.
Surviving Children: Cassidy, Leo C.; Cassidy, Laura A.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Miller, Donald
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: several brothers and sisters
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7

Name: Gillen, Floyd F.
Address: Ramey, formerly Betts, Madera RD, PA
Age: 60
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: Philipsburg Area Hospital
Birthdate: 3/18/1938
Birthplace: Philipsburg, PA
Father: Gillen, Frank
Mother: Richardson, Rachel
Spouse: Patrick, Shirley
Surviving Children: Gillen, David; Gillen, Brian
Surviving Siblings: Gillen, James; Washic, Irene; Fowler, Evelyn; Willey, Hazel;
Dawkins, Marie; Dinant, Velma; Supko, Jean; Gavlak, Jeanette; Shedlock, Sandra
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Madera
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 
Name: Haines, Harry Jr.
Address: East Monmouth, ME, formerly Altoona
Age: 76
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: East Monmouth
Birthdate: 3/4/1922
Birthplace: Staffordshire, England
Father: Haines, Harry Sr.
Mother: Evers, Ethel
Spouse: Austin, Betty
Surviving Children: Haines, James; one granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Valko, Dorothy; Meintel, Nancy; Haines, Charles; Haines,
James
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Riley, Phyllis
Interment: Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, ME
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 
Name: Makdad, Helen M.
Address: Chandler, AZ, formerly Altoona, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 8/25/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Makdad, Terry; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bishop, Ruth, Cecere, Mary; Bauer, Joan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
  
Name: McGlynn, John K. "Jack"
Address: St. Claire Shores, MI, formerly Madera, PA
Age: 70
Deathdate: 8/23/1998
Deathplace: St. Claire Shores
Birthdate: 6/7/1928
Birthplace: Madera
Father: McGlynn, William (deceased)
Mother: Stroker, Helen (deceased)
Spouse: Remeselnik, Eleanor
Surviving Children: McGlynn, Colleen; McGlynn, Joseph; McGlynn; John; one
granddaughter
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Madera
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
  
Name: Mikula, Thaddeus
Address: Third Street, Colver, PA
Age: 84
Deathdate: 8/31/1998
Deathplace: Colver
Birthdate: 7/25/1914
Birthplace: Colver
Father: Mikula, Matthew (deceased)
Mother: Keilan, Louise (deceased)
Spouse: Povalitis, Doris (deceased)
Surviving Children: Mikula, Edward; Mikula, Francis; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Mikula, Louise; Mikula, Therese; Mikula, Frank
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Mikula, Edward; Senko, Laura
Interment: Holy Family Cemetery, Colver
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 
Name: Paranic, Mary
Address: Ginter, PA
Age: 66
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone, PA
Birthdate: 5/11/1932
Birthplace: Houtzdale, PA
Father: Dombrosky, John (deceased)
Mother: Rudjick, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Paranic, Paul "Pete" (d. 6/4/1989)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: DiGivonne, Helen; Weiss, Genevieve; Paranic, Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Houtzdale
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 
Name: Ruffner, Elizabeth A.
Address: Blue Ridge Haven East, Harrisburg, formerly Madera, PA
Age: 99
Deathdate: 8/31/1998
Deathplace: Harrisburg
Birthdate: 12/27/1898
Birthplace: West Moshannon
Father: Seckinger, Emil (deceased)
Mother: Will, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Ruffner, James W. (deceased
Surviving Children: Ruffner, James E.; Andren, Betty; three grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Brisbin
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 
Name: Stoudt, Francis L.
Address: 36 W. Chestnut St., Macungie, Lehigh County, formerly Bedford RD 2
Age: 79
Deathdate: 8/30/1998
Deathplace: Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, PA
Birthdate: 5/27/1919
Birthplace: Zionsville, PA
Father: Stoudt, Llewellyn (deceased)
Mother: Frey, Mabel A. (deceased)
Spouse: Dreibelbis, Hazel O. (d. 5/18/1995)
Surviving Children: Stoudt, Richard F.; Stoudt, Ronald M.; five grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Schellsburg Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/1/1998, A7
 

September 2, 1998

Name: Ketrow, Pauline T.
Address: 2501 11th Street, Altoona, PA
Age: 87
Deathdate: 9/1/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care
Birthdate: 12/29/1910
Birthplace: Chest Township, Westover, PA
Father: Killian, Ashley (deceased)
Mother: Welsh, Millie (deceased)
Spouse: Ketrow, John O.
Surviving Children: Chambers, Shirley A.; House, Pamela (stepdaughter);
Swalwell, Rodonna (stepdaughter); five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lansberry, Dorothy; Killian, Jack
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Killian, Kathryn; Thomas, Ethel; Killian, Earl; Killian,
Gerald; Killian, Leroy; Killian, Arthur
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/2/1998, A11
 
Name: Zitsch, Hilda DeMatteis
Address: 2903 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 61
Deathdate: 8/29/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 4/3/1937
Birthplace: Cresson, PA
Father: Bunnall, Harry
Mother: Leidwanger, Mary
Spouse: DeMatteis, James (d. 1975)
Surviving Children: DeMatteis, James A. (stepson)
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/2/1998, A11 


September 3, 1998

Name: Bobby, Joseph
Address: Spangler
Age: 80
Deathdate: 9/1/1998
Deathplace: Spangler
Birthdate: 11/11/1917
Birthplace:
Father: Bobby, John (deceased)
Mother: Bobby, Anne (deceased)
Spouse: Innocenti, Ela
Surviving Children: Hanwell, Loretta
Surviving Siblings: Thompson, Helen; Mahl, Margaret; Bobby, John Jr.; Bobby,
Steve; Bobby, George; Bobby, Albert; Bobby, Andy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Barnesboro
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11
 
Name: King, Robert M.
Address: Donahoe Manor, Bedford, formerly Osterburg, PA
Age: 93
Deathdate: 9/1/1998
Deathplace: Bedford
Birthdate: 4/25/1905
Birthplace: New Enterprise, PA
Father: King, Frank R. (deceased)
Mother: McNamara, Mertie (deceased)
Spouse: Miller, S. Edythe (d. 8/2/1991)
Surviving Children: Weyant, Peggy L; King, Charles F.; King, Robert M.; King,
Joseph D.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five
great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: King, Crist M.; King, Corliss F.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: King, Fred; Imler, Edna; Blough, Mary; Over, Elizabeth;
Bistline, Beulah; Dasher, Josephine; King, Robert M. III (grandson)
Interment: Salemville Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11

Name: Knotts, Mary C.
Address: 911 14th Street, Juniata
Age: 66
Deathdate: 9/1/1998
Deathplace: Juniata
Birthdate: 8/22/1932
Birthplace: Colver
Father: Smith, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Smith, Ann (deceased)
Spouse: Pugliese, Sebastian
Surviving Children: Bente, Debra; Stout, Michael; two granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Wiseman, Ruth; Smith, Hubert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11
 
Name: McAllister, Willard Thomas
Address: Sunrise Care Facility, Newark, DE, formerly Hopewell, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 9/1/1998
Deathplace: Newark, DE
Birthdate: 6/12/1920
Birthplace: Hopewell
Father: McAllister, Thomas (deceased)
Mother: Skiles, Lillian (deceased)
Spouse: Replogle, Clara (d. 1980)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Kauffman, Dorothy; McAllister, Raymond; McAllister, Donald
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Suter, Irene N.
Address: 1406 Newry Lane, Duncansville, PA
Age: 73
Deathdate: 9/2/1998
Deathplace: Homewood, Martinsburg, PA
Birthdate: 3/19/1925
Birthplace: Williamsburg, PA
Father: Myers, Daniel A. (deceased)
Mother: Oelig, Edna B. (deceased)
Spouse: Suter, Richard (d. 4/25/1995)
Surviving Children: Suter, James C.; Goldstein, Debra L.; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Myers, M. Thelma; Myers, Mike
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Myers, Charles K.
Interment: Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Weyandt, Anna C.
Address: East Freedom RD 1, PA
Age: 78
Deathdate: 9/2/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 7/4/1920
Birthplace: East Freedom, PA
Father: Helsel, Oliver (deceased)
Mother: Butler, Christina (deceased)
Spouse: Weyandt, James W. (d. 8/3/1985)
Surviving Children: Hoenstine, Nancy J.; Weyandt, James E.; seven grandchildren;
eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Dibert, Florence; Miller, Margaret; Walter, Ruth Aldine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/3/1998, A11 


September 4, 1998

Name: Fusco, Ted
Address: 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE, formerly Altoona, PA
Age: 44
Deathdate: 8/28/1998
Deathplace: Wilmington
Birthdate: 11/22/1953
Birthplace: Wilmington, DE
Father: Fusco, Michael A.
Mother: Garvin, D. Jean
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Fusco, Michael W.; Fusco, Robert P; Fusco, Richard T.;
Schlink, Michele I.; Alecknavage, Lisa F.; Fusco, Jeanine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Wilmington
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/4/1998, A9
 
Name: Ingham, Regina "Virg"
Address: 507 4th Avenue, Juniata
Age: 74
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 4/18/1924
Birthplace: Ashville, PA
Father: Urban, Frank (deceased)
Mother: Hydock, Agnus (deceased)
Spouse: Ingham, Fred A. (d. 11/6/1984)
Surviving Children: Hicks, Joan; Proser, Debbie; Ingham, Gary; five
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wertz, Madeline
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: 10 brothers and sisters
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/4/1998, A9
 
Name: Kasun, Frank S.
Address: 1600 Kathryn Street, New Cumberland, PA
Age: 77
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA
Birthdate: 6/14/1921
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Kasun, Steve (deceased)
Mother: Secen, Frances (deceased)
Spouse: Harkless, Jean M.
Surviving Children: Kasun, David M.; Clark, Rebecca A.; Lardieri, Cheryl;
Hopkins, Rose K.; Grundon, Pamela K.; seven grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wilkins, Anne; Kasun, Helen; Kasun, John; Kasun, James;
Kasun, Victor
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/4/1998, A9
 
Name: Sharbaugh, Donald G.
Address: Carrolltown, PA
Age: 81
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Miners Hospital, Spangler, PA
Birthdate: 8/13/1917
Birthplace: Carrolltown
Father: Sharbaugh, Cornelius (deceased)
Mother: Williams, Ella (deceased)
Spouse: Martin, Anna M. (d. 9/9/1997)
Surviving Children: Berardinelli, Nina; Wagner, Amy; Sharbaugh, Donald;
Sharbaugh, Neil; Sharbaugh, Scott
Surviving Siblings: Sharbaugh, Cornelius; Sharbaugh, Fred
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/4/1998, A9
 
Name: Williams, Ida C.
Address: Tyrone RD 5, PA
Age: 75
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital
Birthdate: 1/14/1923
Birthplace: Olanta, PA
Father: Stebbins, George (deceased)
Mother: Walker, Bessie (deceased)
Spouse: Williams, John M.
Surviving Children: Banks, Wyonna; Smith, Phyllis; Williams Deborah Ann;
Williams, Gerald M.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Miller, Sarah; Swales, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/4/1998, A9 


September 5, 1998

Name: Butler, Gary L. "Pap" Sr.
Address: 528 W. Third Street, Williamsburg, PA
Age: 57
Deathdate: 9/4/1998
Deathplace: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Birthdate: 4/26/1941
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Beck, Ernest Clifford (deceased)
Mother: Butler, Della E. (deceased)
Spouse: Clark, Mary I.
Surviving Children: Becker, Lynnea A.; Butler, Gary L. Jr.; seven grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Troutman, George; Beck, Thomas; Cochran, Susan; Weyandt,
Mary; Calhoun, Melvin (stepbrother); Calhoun, Kenneth (stepbrother)
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Beck, Ernest Clifford Jr.
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Johnson, Thomas Rhodes
Address: Saxton RR 1, PA
Age: 64
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 12/10/1933
Birthplace: Saxton
Father: Johnson, William M. (deceased)
Mother: Rhodes, Catherine (deceased)
Spouse: Reed, Ada Elizabeth
Surviving Children: Johnson, John Phillip; Johnson, Nathan; Johnson, Thomas
William; Johnson, Douglas Scott; Enyeart, Theresa; Duyall, Diana; Flenner,
Regina; Duvall, Mary; College, Elisa; 20 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Johnson, Jerry; Masemore, Beverly
Deceased Children: Johnson, Michael Kennedy
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Maria Cemetery, Dudley
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Kinsel, Thelma Ruth
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly 207 E. Crawford Avenue,
Altoona, PA
Age: 91
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 8/16/1907
Birthplace: Tyrone, PA
Father:
Mother: Wishaman, Rebecca (deceased)
Spouse: Kinsel, Walter (deceased)
Surviving Children: Kinsel, George; Kinsel, W. Robert; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Neil, Wilbur L.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Ringler, Silas N. Jr.
Address: East Freedom RR 1, PA
Age: 63
Deathdate: 9/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 10/14/1934
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Ringer, Silas
Mother: Crum, Catherine
Spouse: Holsinger, Joann M.
Surviving Children: Weyant, June; Ringler, Judy; Ringler, Patty; Ringler, Jeri;
Rinker, Penny; Watson, Sara; Ringler, Silas III; 10 grandchildren; one
great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Stevens, Catherine; Pike, Sara; LaCrosse, Donna; Kimberling,
Sharon; Dippilito, Joann; Ringler, Philip; Ringler, John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Ringler, Charlotte; Ringler, June; Ringler, David
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7
Name: Smolak, Edith Pachter
Address: 268 Smith Drive, Sister Bay, WI
Age: 90
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Scandia Village Nursing Home, Sister Bay
Birthdate: 2/22/1908
Birthplace: PA
Father: Pachter, Morris
Mother: Pachter, Dora
Spouse: Smolak, Louis
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Goldman, Tiby
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Waring, Joseph A.
Address: 108 Spruce Avenue, Altoona, PA
Age: 83
Deathdate: 9/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 3/23/1915
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Waring, Arthur A.
Mother: Blendel, Mary
Spouse: Snively, Louise (d. 1947); Henry, Mary G.
Surviving Children: Smilnak, Ann; Merlini, Nancy J.; Waring, Mary Jo; Waring,
James J.; Waring, John W.; Waring, G. Mark; Waring, Craig M.; Stires, Susan M.
(stepdaughter); Henry, J. Patrick (stepson); 14 grandchildren; one
great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/5/1998, A7


September 6, 1998

Name: Butler, Margaret F.
Age: 98
Address: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, formerly 607 Walton Avenue,
Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 8/9/1900
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Metzger, Philip J.
Mother: Weber, Frieda
Spouse: 1) Walker, Fred (deceased); 2) Butler, Thomas (d. 12/14/1956)
Surviving Children: Harpster, Ruth; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Metzger, Harry; Metzger, Charles; Metzger, George; Metzger,
Edward; Metzger, Philip; Ferguson, Clara; Isenberg, Mary
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/6/1998, A11

Name: Gallo, Francis
Age: 23
Address: Marie Volk Lane, Nicktown
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown
Birthdate: 6/7/1975
Birthplace: Spangler
Father: Gallo, Frank
Mother: Sherry, Mary
Spouse: McNulty, Diane
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Gallo, Michael; Gallo, Hayden
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Nicktown
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/6/1998, A11
 
Name: Hoover, Mary S.
Age: 94
Address: 210 Woodlawn Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/4/1998
Deathplace: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, PA
Birthdate: 2/3/1904
Birthplace: North Woodbury Township, Martinsburg RR 1
Father: Hoover, Calvin H.
Mother: Wineland, Hannah
Spouse: Hoover, Kenneth L. "Bic" (d. 7/26/1973)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hoover, Anna (d. 7/15/1907); Hoover, Ray W. (d. 4/29/1973)
Interment: Diehl's Crossroads Church Cemetery, Martinsburg RR1
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/6/1998, A11
 
Name: Mosley, Bessie Marie
Age: 93
Address: Curwensville Nursing Home, Belsano Mills
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Belsano Mills
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father: Lockett,
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/6/1998, A11 


September 7, 1998

Name: Clapper, John S.
Age: 80
Address: 1302 Robin Lane, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 8/15/1918
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Clapper, Samuel H.
Mother: Robertson, Edith
Spouse: Smith, Eleanor S.
Surviving Children: Dickman, Susan; Burkholder, Melissa; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/7/1998, A5
 
Name: Eshelman, Russell
Age: 74
Address: Box 199, Martinsburg RR 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/7/1924
Birthplace: New Enterprise, PA
Father: Eshelman, Merle
Mother: Furry, Electa
Spouse: Keith, Eva Mae
Surviving Children: Stiffler, Norma Jean; Clemens, Linda M.; Ritchey, Lois A.;
Ebersole, Carol L.; Eshelman, Donald E.; Eshelman, Alan M.; Eshelman, Larry K.;
Eshelman, Gary L.; Eshelman, R. Wayne; Eshelman, Kenneth D.; 10 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Detwiler, Rosa; Bowser, Iva; Zimmerman, Alma; Eshelman,
Furry; Eshelman, Max A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Fluke, Betty; Imler, Alta
Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury RR 1
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/7/1998, A5

Name: Fusco, Donald J.
Age: 67
Address: 720 George Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 12/7/1930
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Fusco, Paul
Mother: Hatch, Mary
Spouse: Rowan, Mercedes A.
Surviving Children: Veranis, Mary C.; Beckel, Carole A.; Fusco, Donald J.;
Fusco, David J.; eight grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hoffman, Jo Anne; Bonner, Marie; Fusco, William
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Fusco, Paul; Fusco, George; Fusco, James
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/7/1998, A5

Name: Hawbecker, Laura M.
Age: 87
Address: Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown, formerly Camp Hill, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster
Birthdate: 11/26/1910
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Young, John S. (deceased)
Mother: Moore, Martha E. (deceased)
Spouse: Hawbecker, Clyde E. (deceased)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/7/1998, A5
 
Name: Spang, Jean T.
Age: 71
Address: Palm Harbor, FL, formerly Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/4/1998
Deathplace: Palm Harbor
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Bellwood
Father:
Mother:
Spouse: Spang, Bill
Surviving Children: Pearson, Carol Ann; Spang, Ronald; Spang, John; three
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Carroll, Marilyn; Thomas, Harold; Thomas, Richard; Thomas,
Gary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/7/1998, A5 


September 8, 1998

Name: Beegle, William Paul
Age: 81
Address: Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly Imler, PA
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital
Birthdate: 4/15/1917
Birthplace: Imler
Father: Beegle, Herbert W. (deceased)
Mother: Imler, Kathryn (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: five sisters; two brothers
Interment: Bedford County Memorial Park
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Burns, Edgar E.
Age: 81
Address: 541 New Street, Roaring Spring, PA
Deathdate: 9/6/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, Altoona
Birthdate: 1/26/1917
Birthplace: Woodbury, PA
Father: Burns, Frank R. Sr.
Mother: Elizabeth, Rebecca
Spouse: Smith, Mary G.
Surviving Children: Burns, Nelson E.; Burns, Steven E.; four grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Walter, Grace; Mentzer, Ethel; Gunning, Lois; Burns,
Herbert; Burns, Robert; Burns, Gary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Kensinger, Jesse Earnest
Age: 67
Address: 4901 Oak Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/6/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Birthdate: 12/5/1930
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg
Father: Kensinger, David (deceased)
Mother: Kensinger, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Ranzi, Jean M. (d. 3/2/1998)
Surviving Children: Kensinger, Scott; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dodson, Marion; Kensinger, Harold; Kensinger, Sam;
Kensinger, Bill
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Noonan, Alice Elizabeth
Age: 94
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg,
formerly Lilly and St. Michael
Deathdate: 9/6/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 8/8/1904
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Noonan, Stanley
Mother: Costlow, Mary C.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Michael
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/8/1998, A7
 
Name: Ruddeck, Frances D.
Age: 73
Address: Summerhill, PA
Deathdate: 9/6/1998
Deathplace: South Fork, PA
Birthdate: 4/6/1925
Birthplace: South Fork
Father: Scrofani, Salvatore (deceased)
Mother: Logiudice, Michelle (deceased)
Spouse: Ruddeck, Hans (d. 10/1988)
Surviving Children: Belveal, Maria; Berger, Denise; Harris, Renee; Ruddeck,
Michael; Ruddeck, Frederick; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Scrofani, Carmel; Debias, Nina
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New Germany
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/8/1998, A7 


September 9, 1998

Name: Chapaloney, Mary
Age: 85
Address: Coalport, PA
Deathdate: 9/8/1998
Deathplace: Mountain Laurel Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Clearfield
Birthdate: 7/16/1913
Birthplace: Patton, PA
Father: Marks, Alphonse (deceased)
Mother: Thomas, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Chapaloney, John "Chip" (d. 1/13/1987)
Surviving Children: Chapaloney, Richard; Dentz, Esther; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Albanese, Helen; Noel, Ida; Marks, Raymond
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Marks, Patsy; Marks, Amelia
Interment: St. Basil Catholic Church Cemetery, Coalport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Green, Karen A.
Age: 34
Address: Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/5/1964
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Green, George F.
Mother: Haines, Connie L.
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Robert; Justin; Krysten
Surviving Siblings: Moore, Donna; Lightner, Bonnie; Miller, Pamila
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Madden, Lucy
Age:
Address: 4036 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Blair County, PA
Father: Conrad, Henry
Mother: Carn, Mary
Spouse: Madden, Rush H. (d. 10/6/1975)
Surviving Children: Madden, Freddie P.; five grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Madden, Edward (d. 11/12/1997)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Mosley, Bessie Marie
Age: 93
Address: Curwensville Nursing Home, formerly Belsena Mills, PA
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Curwensville
Birthdate: 6/25/1905
Birthplace: Belsena Mills
Father: Lockett, Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Brown, Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Mosley, Lewis G. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Tokarchick, Arleen; Gardner, Goldie; Nevling, Mona; Kyle,
Sandra; Mitchell, Judith; Mosley, Everett; Mosley, Richard; Mosley, Robert; 29
grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Mosley, Reynold
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Clearfield
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Nearhoof, Gertie Estella
Age: 93
Address: Warriors Mark, formerly Tyrone RD 3, PA
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital
Birthdate: 1/3/1905
Birthplace: Mandata
Father: Leister, John H.
Mother: Bower, Gertie M.
Spouse: Nearhoof, Clarence L. (d. 11/12/1973)
Surviving Children: Hunter, Betty; Allan, Effie Mae; five grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: two sisters; one brother
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Skagerberg, Helen Justine "Pete"
Age: 72
Address: 5225 West Reno Avenue, Las Vegas, formerly Altoona
Deathdate: 9/2/1998
Deathplace: Las Vegas
Birthdate: 11/2/1925
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Pheasant, Harry (deceased)
Mother: Jones, Pauline (deceased)
Spouse: Skagerberg, William A.
Surviving Children: Gintner, Paula; Riley, Nancy; Skagerberg, David; Skagerberg,
Stephen; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Witzky, Stephen L.
Age: 52
Address: 7 Teaberry Drive, Carlisle, PA
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA
Birthdate: 12/12/1945
Birthplace: Wadsworth, OH
Father: Witzky, Willis (deceased)
Mother: Alexander, Ruthe
Spouse: Auker, Linda K.
Surviving Children: Witzky, Melissa; Witzky, Matthew
Surviving Siblings: Witzky, Michael
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/9/1998, A9 


September 10, 1998

Name: Capute, Jane E.
Age: 90
Address: Valley View Home, formerly Eleventh Street Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 5/21/1908
Birthplace: Polk
Father:
Mother: Reed, Carrie
Spouse: Capute, Joseph L. (d. 5/16/1984)
Surviving Children: Capute, Robert L; Schultz, Virginia (stepdaughter); Capute,
Joseph (stepson); nine step-grandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Patton
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Fagan, Brandon W. "Moe"
Age: 38
Address: 538 Baynton Avenue, Lakemont
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Raystown Lake, Entriken, PA
Birthdate: 7/30/1960
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Fagan, Robert M.
Mother: Jones, Nancy
Spouse: Fagan, Darlene V.
Surviving Children: Fagan, Joleme; Fagan, Brandalyn; Fagan, Reba
Surviving Siblings: Brumbaugh, Barbara
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Hardy, Edward B.
Age: 81
Address: 806 N. Cambria Street, Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/16/1917
Birthplace: Bellwood
Father: Hardy, Ernest E. (deceased)
Mother: McClellan, Lottie (deceased)
Spouse: Kovac, Marjorie L.
Surviving Children: Hardy, Barry B.; Leslie, Deanna Jane Bell (stepdaughter);
Dengate, Lucien R. (stepson); six stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hardy, Martin; Hardy, Clara
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Nedimyer, Leo W.
Age: 73
Address: 1827 Fourth Avenue, Juniata
Deathdate: 9/8/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 9/6/1925
Birthplace: St. Lawrence
Father: Nedimyer, Leo (deceased)
Mother: Otto, Stella (deceased)
Spouse: Snyder, Mabell M.
Surviving Children: Duffield, Sandra; Black, Patricia; Nedimyer, Robert;
Nedimyer, Leo W. Jr.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Norris, Ethel I.
Age: 81
Address: 5212 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 8/7/1917
Birthplace: Cresson, PA
Father: Murray, Thomas J. (deceased)
Mother: Gailey, Mary M. (deceased)
Spouse: Norris, Paul L. (d. 11/8/1983)
Surviving Children: Perry, Carol A.; Norris, Richard T.; six grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hoover, Florence; Norris, Josephine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Rhodes, Regina M.
Age: 86
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly Duncasville RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 5/31/1912
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Meadows, James Vernon (deceased)
Mother: Soyster, Flora (deceased)
Spouse: Rhodes, Walter E. (d. 3/10/1991)
Surviving Children: Rhodes, James A.; Rhodes, Robert E.; Rhodes, Walter L.; five
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hecker, Bernice; Amundson, Betty; Meadows, Richard S.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Tetanich, Paul
Age: 69
Address: Altoona
Deathdate: 9/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 7/31/1929
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Tetanich, Wasco (deceased)
Mother: Varholak, Helen (deceased)
Spouse: Adamczyk, Joanna J.
Surviving Children: Tetanich, Lisa A.; Duffy, Paula; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Perry, Mary; Novosel, Nancy; Tetanich, George
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Lutchko, Ann; Tetanich, Jack
Interment: St. Mary's Ukrainian Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/10/1998, A11 


September 11, 1998

Name: Burk, Lillian Mae
Age: 84
Address: Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly Hollidaysburg RD,
PA
Deathdate: 9/10/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 9/11/1913
Birthplace: Newry, PA
Father: Holland, Frank (deceased)
Mother: Shade, Ella (deceased)
Spouse: Burk, Gayle (d. 4/17/1976)
Surviving Children: Lynn, Karen L; Burk, Kathy; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11
 
Name: Corle, Richard E.
Age: 52
Address: Martinsburg RR 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 6/29/1946
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Corle, Jay Milton
Mother: Park, Berneda E.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Corle, James M.; Lear, Lois E.; Farringer, Nancy E.;
Farringer, Imogene B.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: infant sister (d. 1939)
Interment: Brumbaugh Cemetery, Martinsburg RR 2, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11
 
Name: Dobson, Howard R. Jr.
Age: 50
Address: North 13th Street, Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital, Tyrone, PA
Birthdate: 7/27/1948
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Dobson, Howard R. Sr. (deceased)
Mother: Vipond, Anna Mae
Spouse: Friday, Linda J. (fiance)
Surviving Children: Dobson, Michele Lynn; Moyer, Amanda Elizabeth; Dobson,
Thomas Shane; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dobson, William E.; Dobson, Kenneth C.; Dobson, Ricky L.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11
 
Name: Krull, Helen Alveda
Age: 86
Address: 278 Windvale Drive, Duncansville, formerly 17 Apple Blossom Lane,
Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/11/1912
Birthplace: Rockford, IL
Father: Kinberg, Carl (deceased)
Mother: Johnson, Mabel (deceased)
Spouse: Krull, Herman (d. 1971)
Surviving Children: Wiedemann, Sandra Jean; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Kinberg, Leonard J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11
 
Name: Marquard, Grace L.
Age: 99
Address: Nashville, IL
Deathdate: 9/9/1998
Deathplace: St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, IL
Birthdate: 9/4/1899
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Long, Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Detwiler, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Marquard, Arnold F. (d. 8/22/1962)
Surviving Children: Oelze, Marian; Liske, Luella; Marquard, Arnold; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Long, Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Nashville, IL
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11
 
Name: Schulman, Clarence C.
Age: 82
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Deathdate: 9/10/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 11/16/1915
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Schulman, Morris (deceased)
Mother: Bradinsky, Anna (deceased)
Spouse: Fagin, Mary (d. 9/18/1988)
Surviving Children: Gordon, Maureen; Deering, Reva Ann; Schulman, Norman E.
Surviving Siblings: Schulman, Yale; Schulman, Benjamin
Deceased Children: Schulman, Roy
Deceased Siblings: Diamond, Ruth; Schulman, Sam; Schulman, Max; Schulman, Irving
Interment: Agudath Achim Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/11/1998, A11 


September 12, 1998

Name: Berzonsky, Dolores A. "Sis"
Age: 72
Address: Elmora, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Miners Hospital, Spangler, PA
Birthdate: 7/19/1926
Birthplace: Bakerton, PA
Father: Skirsky, Anthony (deceased)
Mother: Lawrence, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Berzonsky, Edward (d. 10/1997)
Surviving Children: Masci, Beverly; Berzonsky, Edward II; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Berzonsky, Ruth; Skirsky, Thomas
Deceased Children: Berzonsky, Bruce
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/12/1998, A11
 
Name: Ehrmann, Virginia S.
Age: 64
Address: 2803 Maple Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 12/22/1933
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Shuff, Sheldon (deceased)
Mother: Snyder, Martha (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Stessney, Leo (deceased); 2) Ehrmann, Ed (deceased)
Surviving Children: Williams, Deborah; Stessney, Michael; Stessney, Mark;
Stessney, Kevin; Stessney, Lee; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings: Fether, Sheldeen P.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/12/1998, A11

 
Name: Halbritter, Richard Lee
Age: 58
Address: Hollidaysburg RD 3, PA
Deathdate: 9/10/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 9/11/1939
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Halbritter, Richard (deceased)
Mother: Akers, Gladys
Spouse: Matthews, Mary Kline
Surviving Children: Halbritter, Nichole; Halbritter, Melissa; Halbritter,
Richard K.; Hudson, Jennifer (stepdaughter); McEldowney, Melinda (stepdaughter);
two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Halbritter, Robert; Halbritter, Barry
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/12/1998, A11
 
Name: Rand, Claire Anne
Age:
Address: Isle of Palms, SC
Deathdate: 9/10/1998
Deathplace: Isle of Palms
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Maierhofer, Louis
Mother: Dixon, Beatrice
Spouse: Rand, John C.
Surviving Children: Rand, Kelsey; Rand, Shelby; Rand, Nathaniel
Surviving Siblings: Brennecke, Mary Lou, Maierhofer, J. Dwight
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/12/1998, A11 


September 13, 1998

Name: Beard, Robert "Paul" Jr.
Age: 32
Address: 1508 Pitt Road, Greenwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/29/1966
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Lake, Charles E.
Mother: Rutledge, Gail D.
Spouse: Green, Lucinda Sue
Surviving Children: Beard, Mazzie M.; Beard, Megan L.
Surviving Siblings: Ickes, Monica; Troutman, Sheila L.; Beard, Albert C. Sr.;
Beard, Dennis E.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Bilka, Esther B. "Sis"
Age: 78
Address: 424 N. First Street, Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 10/18/1919
Birthplace: Antis Township
Father: Partner, Harry F.
Mother: DePew, Bertha
Spouse: Bilka, Aloysius R. (d. 1/26/1959)
Surviving Children: Bilka, Jim; Bilka, Rudy; Bilka, Rick; Bilka, Shirley;
Williams, Judy; Musselman, Vicky; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Bywater, Mary E.
Age: 65
Address: 1467 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Centre County, PA
Birthdate: 5/30/1933
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Haupt, Leroy V. Sr.
Mother: Moffa, Marie
Spouse: Bywater, Warren J.
Surviving Children: Bywater, Sharon E.; Bywater, James L. Sr.; four
grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild
Surviving Siblings: Haupt, Leroy V. Jr.; Haupt, Albert E.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Westover, Cordell James
Age: 3 weeks
Address: East Freedom, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 8/17/1998
Birthplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Father: Westover, Irvin
Mother: Biosi, Dawn
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Geeseytown Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/13/1998, A11
 
Name: Wojtowich, John Lewis
Age: 77
Address: Don Street, Houtzdale, PA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Philipsburg Area Hospital
Birthdate: 1/2/1921
Birthplace: Houtzdale
Father: Wojtowich, Francis
Mother: Byckosky, Gabriel
Spouse: Robinson, Grace
Surviving Children: Wojtowich, James C.; Wojtowich, Kenneth L; Sanchez, Kathryn
L; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wojtowich, Alex; Keppler, Josephine; Sperlow, Agnes;
Bartell, Estelle; Harrison, Annie
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Barbara's Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/13/1998, A11


September 14, 1998

Name: Corbo, Jennie Marie
Age: 86
Address: 1714 Eighth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care
Birthdate: 9/1/1912
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Corbo, Nicholas
Mother: Mignogna, Marie
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Dey, Anna; Corbo, Domenick; Corbo, Freddie; Corbo, Thomas
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Corbo, Joseph; Corbo, Nick; Corbo, James; Corbo, Josephine;
Corbo, Helen
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/14/1998, A5
 
Name: Edwards, George Thomas
Age: 89
Address: Morans Home, Bellwood, formerly 15th Street, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Bellwood
Birthdate: 6/4/1909
Birthplace: Portage, PA
Father: Edwards, William H.
Mother: Kimmel, Sara Jane
Spouse: Stroup, Mary Anna (d. 10/15/1997)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: three brothers; two sisters
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Tyrone
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/14/1998, A5
 
Name: Quintilli, Patricia A.
Age: 48
Address: 2614-A S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA, formerly Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/12/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 6/6/1950
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Quintilli, Ernest
Mother: DeNicola, Minnie
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/14/1998, A5 


September 15, 1998

Name: Allen, Ralph Porter
Age: 89
Address: Stoystown, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Somerset Hospital
Birthdate: 2/1/1909
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA
Father: Allen, William Wallace (deceased)
Mother: Lowy, Ann Larea (deceased)
Spouse: Miller, Martha Marie (d. 8/19/1991)
Surviving Children: Allen, Ralph Gordon; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Reisacher, Helen (stepsister)
Deceased Children: Allen, Robert A.
Deceased Siblings: Allen, William W.; Doncals, Mable
Interment: Royer Cemetery, Woodbury Township, Blair County, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Astore, D. Jean
Age: 67
Address: 518 Seventh Avenue, 1st Floor, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/4/1931
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Knisely, Elvin W. (deceased)
Mother: Waltz, Elsie D. (deceased)
Spouse: Astore, Ralph A.
Surviving Children: Noffsker, Lee Ann; Astore, William; four grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Muir, Betty Lou
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Cross, Thomas Scott Jr.
Age: 76
Address: Oak Ridge, New Mill RD
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 7/14/1922
Birthplace: Olanta, PA
Father: Cross, Vern L. (deceased)
Mother: Bloom, V. Lillian (deceased)
Spouse: Hansel, Mary
Surviving Children: Cross, Nancy J.; Cross, Thomas S. Jr.; Cross, Jay L.; Cross,
Donald G.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bloom, Geraldine; Campbell, Dorothy; Cross, Leslie; Cross,
Jerry
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New Millport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Diehl, Sylvester Jr. "Wess"
Age: 41
Address: 225 Burket Hollow Road, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Duncansville
Birthdate: 9/28/1956
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Diehl, Sylvester J. Sr.
Mother: Yeckley, Ethel
Spouse: 1) Lanzendorfer, Linda; 2) Harr, Carol A.
Surviving Children: Reed, Cory; Reed, Michelle; Reed, David (stepchildren)
Surviving Siblings: Diehl, Bryan
Deceased Children: Diehl, Wesley (d. 7/4/1994)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Geist, Dorothea E.
Age: 86
Address: Hollidaysburg RR 3, Box 39, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/18/1912
Birthplace: Youngstown, OH
Father: Shade, William (deceased)
Mother: Loodwick, Bertha (deceased)
Spouse: Geist, Richard (d. 2/1/1983)
Surviving Children: Shade, Robert; Geist, Nelson Todd; Merritts, Beverly;
Miller, Leona; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight
great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Shade, William; Shade, Budd
Deceased Children: Geist, Paul; Geist, Nancy
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Little, Frances L.
Age: 58
Address: Alexandria RD 1, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 8/30/1940
Birthplace: Armaugh Township, Mifflin County, PA
Father: Spangler, George
Mother: Monsell, Sara
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Shawn; Cyril; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Randolph, Margaret; McMinn, Helen; Poleck, Joyce; Spangler,
Connie; Spangler, Anna; Spangler, Charles
Deceased Children: Cramer, John Carl
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Donation Cemetery, Oneida Township, Huntingdon, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: McKee, Robert P.
Age: 70
Address: Schertz, TX
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: San Antonio, TX
Birthdate: 3/8/1928
Birthplace: Sproul, PA
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Elliott, Barbara; McKee, Robert Paul Jr.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: McKee, Sally; Musselman, Shirley; McKee, Joe
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Houston
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Nelen, Carl B.
Age: 67
Address: 312 Sanker Street, Cresson, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Cresson
Birthdate: 12/13/1930
Birthplace: Chest Springs, PA
Father: Nelen, Henry (deceased)
Mother: Smith, Emma (deceased)
Spouse: Graham, Beverly
Surviving Children: Nelen; Richard; Nelen, Allen; Nelen, Bevin; Nelen, Ronald;
Nelen, Arnold; Nelen, Barry; Diehl, Ruth; Wollett, Audrey; Cottrill, Barbara;
eight grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Seymore, Clara; Nelen, Alice; Buck, Mary; Link, Edna; Sister
Theresa CCW; Nelen, George
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
Name: Rudy, Eleanor Marie
Age: 85
Address: Port Matilda RD 3, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital
Birthdate: 11/22/1912
Birthplace: Hendricks, WV
Father: Helmick, Asa McClellan
Mother: Philips, Ruth
Spouse: Rudy, James L.
Surviving Children: Rudy, James; Rudy, Stephen R.; four grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Helmick, Bernard; Helmick, Harvey
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Helmick, Delmar
Interment: Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9
 
Name: Young, William F. Jr.
Age: 69
Address: 5204 Third Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/13/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 9/20/1928
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Young, William F.
Mother: Albright, Violet L.
Spouse: Otto, Grace
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: VanZant, Janet; Lowery, Doris; Seal, Loretta; Young, Steven;
Young, John E.; Young, Homer C.; Young, Clair; Young, Daniel
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: MacFarlane (d. 1978)
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/15/1998, A9 


September 16, 1998

Name: Boore, Donald R. "Rusty Falken"
Age: 68
Address: 126 Logan Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 7/17/1930
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Boore, Ray
Mother: Miller, Grace
Spouse: 1) Watkins, Phyllis Jean (d. 9/22/1964); 2) McConnell, Shirley M.
Surviving Children: Boore, Donald; Hiles, Sharon; McGuire, Becky; Boore, Tammy;
seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Boore, Paul E.; Boore, Charles
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Fletcher, Bill (half-brother)
Interment: Grandview Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/16/1998, A11
 
Name: Boston, Robert E.
Age: 71
Address: 1711 Sixth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 10/18/1926
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Boston, Glen W. (deceased)
Mother: Baire, Ruth A. (deceased)
Spouse: Gallagher, Alice R.
Surviving Children: Boston, Michael M; Boston, Richard; Boston, Frank; Boston,
Rob; Bish, Winifred; Rossi, Lucy; Boston, Roberta; Hill, JoAnn; Boston, Melanie;
11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Boston, Jess; Boston, Sam; Boston, Jerry; Dalby, June; Van
Ormer, Velda; Thompson, Betty; Kissel, Deloris; Weyandt, Shirley
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Boston, Glen; Boston, Virginia; Boston, Barbara
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/16/1998, A11

Name: DeIuliis, Anthony P.
Age: 76
Address: 101 59th Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA
Birthdate: 10/29/1921
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: DeIuliis, Pietro (deceased)
Mother: Maneiri, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Seely, Audrey
Surviving Children: DeIuliis, Todd Anthony; DeIuliis, Paige Elizabeth; one
grandson
Surviving Siblings: DeIuliis, Warren; Aluise, Gilda; Quatrara, Fannie
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/16/1998, A11
 
Name: Kensinger, George D.
Age: 99
Address: Roaring Spring RR 1, PA
Deathdate: 9/15/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring
Birthdate: 8/29/1899
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Kensinger, Daniel Metzker (deceased)
Mother: Carper, Amanda (deceased)
Spouse: Smith, Elsie Ferry (d. 8/3/1982)
Surviving Children: Wolfe, E. Allene; Kensinger, G. Fred; Kensinger, Robert W.;
Kensinger, Daniel S.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Kensinger, Carl W.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Kensinger, Philip; Kensinger, Arthur; Kensinger, Paul; Mowry,
Mary; Frederick, Grace
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/16/1998, A11
 
Name: Nileski, Henry
Age: 83
Address: 319 Ashcroft Avenue, Cresson, PA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Cresson
Birthdate: 11/1/1914
Birthplace: Spindley City
Father: Nileski, Samuel (deceased)
Mother: Kozitzki, Katherine (deceased)
Spouse: Beers, Twila
Surviving Children: Nileski, Henry D.; Lloyd, Joan M.; DeVito, Hazel J.; seven
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Nileski, Oscar
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Nileski, Emil; Nileski, August; Nileski, Louis; Nileski,
Fred; Nileski, Gustof; Nileski, Charles; Nileski, William; Pugh, Emma
Interment: Cresson Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/16/1998, A11
 

September 17, 1998

Name: Baumgardner, Marjorie Ann "Marge"
Age: 64
Address: Glen Burnie, MD, formerly Altoona
Deathdate: 9/5/1998
Deathplace: Glen Burnie
Birthdate: 3/22/1934
Birthplace: Altoona
Father:
Mother: Reed, Alice
Spouse: Baumgardner, Edward
Surviving Children: Baumgardner, Reed
Surviving Siblings: McClean, Beverly; Reed, Jim
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Glen Burnie
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/17/1998, A11
 
Name: Imler, David Franklin
Age: 34
Address: Oak Leaf Lane, Roaring Spring
Deathdate: 9/16/1998
Deathplace: Roaring Spring
Birthdate: 10/6/1963
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Imler, John S.
Mother: Smith, Betty L.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Simmons, Sandra L.; High, Angela D.; Fink, Susan K.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/17/1998, A11
 
Name: Shaffer, Dorcas M.
Age: 65
Address: Box 71, Tyrone RD 4, PA
Deathdate: 9/15/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 2/7/1933
Birthplace: Chambersburg, PA
Father: Winand, Earl (deceased)
Mother: Zeiger, Effie (deceased)
Spouse: Shaffer, Henry L.
Surviving Children: Shaffer, Neal, D.; Shaffer, Lynn E.; Shaffer, Paul O.; six
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Vigna, Miriam; Nissley, Geneva; Mueller, Earlene; Kenes,
Rhoda
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Winland, Kay
Interment: Huntingdon Memorial Gardens, Huntingdon RD 1
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/17/1998, A11
 
Name: Zehrer, Mildred Gates
Age: 80
Address: 1810 Crawford Avenue, Altoona, formerly Dudley, PA
Deathdate: 9/15/1998
Deathplace: Westminster Woods, Huntingdon, PA
Birthdate: 3/23/1918
Birthplace: Saxton, PA
Father: Gates, James (deceased)
Mother: Weyant, Ruth (deceased)
Spouse: Zehrer, Carl J. (d. 12/21/1988)
Surviving Children: Bollinger, James W.; two grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Williams, Helen; Cunningham, Bette
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Broad Top City IOOF Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/17/1998, A11


September 18, 1998

Name: DeBadts, Helen C.
Age: 85
Address: 1198 Foot of Ten Road, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 9/16/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 5/26/1913
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Hewitt, James
Mother: Wahl, Mary Helen
Spouse: Johnston, Chamron R. (d. 11/7/1966)
Surviving Children: Johnston, James R.; Johnston, Chamron R.; five
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hewitt, J. Sheldon; Evans, Dorothy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Sodus Rural Cemetery, NY
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9

Name: Hall, Marie C.
Age: 77
Address: Loysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/17/1998
Deathplace: Loysburg
Birthdate: 4/24/1921
Birthplace: Yellow Creek
Father: Clapper, Clyde (deceased)
Mother: Teeter, Bessie (deceased)
Spouse: Hall, Harold E.
Surviving Children: Hall, Judy E.; Hall, Kathryn J.; Davidson, J. Carolee;
Koontz, Emily J.; Hall, Jack A.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Reffner, Virginia; Stevens, Arlene; Steele, Doreen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Clapper, Clyde
Interment: Loysburg Cemetery South, Loysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Minori, Dolores A.
Age: 78
Address: Monroeville, formerly 709 21st Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/16/1998
Deathplace: Monroeville
Birthdate: 9/17/1919
Birthplace: West New York, NJ
Father: Vittori, Italio (deceased)
Mother: Pellegini, Albina (deceased)
Spouse: Minori, Dante J. (d. 10/1990)
Surviving Children: Blazevich, Diana; Bannon, Linda; Rossman, Rita; Minori,
Dennis; Minori, David; nine grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Neiman, Harold E.
Age: 74
Address: Jackson Township, Massillon, OH
Deathdate: 9/17/1998
Deathplace: McKinley Life Center, Canton, OH
Birthdate: 5/22/1924
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Neiman, Lester (deceased)
Mother: Diehl, Adaline (deceased)
Spouse: Neiman, Thelma (d. 1993)
Surviving Children: Neiman, Sheryl; Neiman, Richard
Surviving Siblings: Wischmeier, Elaine
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: twin brother and a sister
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Osgood, Doris A. (Fennessey)
Age: 64
Address: 331 22nd Avenue, No. 108, Altoona
Deathdate: 9/16/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Birthdate: 7/8/1934
Birthplace: Juniata
Father: Taylor, Leo
Mother: Erb, Martha
Spouse: Osgood, Clayton R.
Surviving Children: Reimer, Colleen M.; Potenziani, Kathleen M.; Soward Janet
A.; Fennessey, Paul A.; Fennessey, Steven; Fennessey, Richard K.; Fennessey,
Michael; six grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McConnell, Pauline; Weaver, Faye; Bowers, Vilma
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grand View Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Rand, Claire Anne
Age: 35
Address: 45 Seagrass Lane, Isle of Palms, SC
Deathdate: 9/10/1998
Deathplace: Isle of Palms
Birthdate: 11/22/1962
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Maierhofer, Louis J.
Mother: Dixon, Beatrice
Spouse: Rand, John C.
Surviving Children: Rand, Kelsey; Rand, Shelby; Rand, Nathaniel
Surviving Siblings: Brennecke, Mary Lou, Maierhofer, J. Dwight
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/12/1998, A11; Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Turley, Ruth H.
Age: 94
Address: Irvona, PA
Deathdate: 9/15/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 8/28/1904
Birthplace: Mountaindale, PA
Father: Turley, Edger (deceased)
Mother: Rogers, Susannah (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Arenz, Evelyn; Molson, Mae; Turley, Robert E.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9
 
Name: Wood, Alfred J. Jr.
Age: 68
Address: 1039 White Gate Road, Alamo, CA
Deathdate: 9/14/1998
Deathplace: Alamo
Birthdate: 12/20/1929
Birthplace: New York
Father: Wood, Alfred J. Sr.
Mother: Johnson, Blanche
Spouse: Burket, Joanna I.
Surviving Children: six children; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: King
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/18/1998, A9 


September 19, 1998

Name: Greene, Byrone R. "Barry"
Age: 53
Address: 207 N. 33rd Street, Yakima, WA, formerly Tipton, PA
Deathdate: 9/16/1998
Deathplace: Yakima Providence Medical Center
Birthdate: 12/29/1944
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Greene, James H. Sr. (d. 1/9/1994)
Mother: Jones, Violet M.
Spouse: Allan, Lucille B.
Surviving Children: Greene, Matthew L.
Surviving Siblings: Greene, James H. Jr.; Greene, David C.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/19/1998, A11
 
Name: Picketts, Ruth Pauline
Age: 67
Address: Valley View Home, formerly IDA Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/17/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/19/1998, A11
 
Name: Rhine, Merton W.
Age: 74
Address: 1104 Raymond Drive, Lancaster, PA
Deathdate: 9/15/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 12/24/1924
Birthplace: Carson Valley, PA
Father: Rhine, Russell (deceased)
Mother: Wilt, Sadie
Spouse: 1) Hinish, Ann; 2) Rhine, Marian
Surviving Children: Rhine, Sandra; Rhine, William; Rhine, Russell; Rhine,
Andrew; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Laird, Violet; Mitchell, Mildred; Trenger, Ann; Pross,
Genevieve; Bowers, J. Lucille
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Lancaster
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/19/1998, A11
 
Name: Robison, Andrew
Age: 82
Address: Donahoe Manor, Bedford RD, formerly Claysburg RD, PA
Deathdate: 9/17/1998
Deathplace: Memorial Hospital, Bedford County, PA
Birthdate: 8/17/1916
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Robison, James
Mother: Bender, Daisy
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Upper Claar Cemetery, Claysburg RD, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/19/1998, A11 


September 20, 1998

Name: Mathias, Genevieve C. "Genny"
Age: 67
Address: 615 South Juniata Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 12/18/1930
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Noel, Thomas J. (deceased)
Mother: McMullen, Evelyn (deceased)
Spouse: Mathias, John L. (d. 9/10/1978)
Surviving Children: Struck, Christina A.; Matthews, Penny M.; Lobbestaul, Dessa
V.; Shannon, Evelyn J.; Mathias, Jeremiah P.; Mathias, Thomas P.; Mathias,
Wilbur T.; 15 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McNeeley, Delores, Diehl, Bernadette; Noel, Paul; Noel, Pete
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/20/1998, A11
 

September 21, 1998

Name: Beard, Sharon A.
Age: 54
Address: 108 26th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 6/20/1944
Birthplace: Harrisburg, PA
Father: Harrington Werner, Rodger J.
Mother: Galligan, Dorothy L.
Spouse: Beard, William G.
Surviving Children: Beard, William G. Jr.; Beard, Paul S.; DeStefano, Karen M.;
Toler, Susan K.; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Harrington, Donald; Harrington, David; Werner, Clifford Jr.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: Bunnell, Clarence E. "Bud"
Age: 76
Address: 110 10th Avenue, Juniata
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 10/23/1921
Birthplace: Renova, PA
Father: Bunnell, Edward G. (deceased)
Mother: Stout, Ida Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Page, Barbara
Surviving Children: Leap, Diane; Fellabaum, Janet; Piho, Barbara; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Stout, Iona; Adams, Caroline
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: Harshberger, William J. Jr.
Age: 8 months
Address: Spruce Court, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 7/2/1998
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Harshberger, William J.
Mother: Stehley, Tamya
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Harshberger, Mark; Harshberger, Jordan; Harshberger, Dakota
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: Huber, John J.
Age: 72
Address: 1940 Crawford Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/6/1926
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Huber, Karl (deceased)
Mother: Seibold, Caroline (deceased)
Spouse: Baumgartner, Theresa
Surviving Children: Huber, John C.; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Vorndran, Caroline; Huber, Carl
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: McCullough, Leonard J.
Age: 81
Address: Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 11/25/1916
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: McCullough, George (deceased)
Mother: Endler, Clare (deceased)
Spouse: Lumadue, Germaine
Surviving Children: Satterfield, Patricia Ann; Ercolani, Judith C.; Kennedy,
Maureen M.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Keresey, Cleo; Sunderland, Phyllis
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: Peters, Grace Catherine
Age: 92
Address: Nicktown, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, WI
Birthdate: 11/25/1905
Birthplace: Nicktown
Father: Hoppel, William (deceased)
Mother: Hoppel, Clara (deceased)
Spouse: Peters, Adrian H. (d. 7/24/1984)
Surviving Children: Peters, William J.; Peters, John U.; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Peters, James
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Nicktown
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5
 
Name: Rosensteel, Harold J. "Biggie"
Age: 78
Address: 212 St. Marys Street, Loretto, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Loretto
Birthdate: 12/3/1919
Birthplace: Ebensburg, PA
Father: Rosensteel, Olin (deceased)
Mother: Eckenrode, Dorothy (deceased)
Spouse: Ivory, Gertrude (deceased)
Surviving Children: Abbott, Jean; Moskal, Janet; Ellis, Linda; Robine, Karen;
Rosensteel, Dorothy; Rosensteel, David; Rosensteel, William A.; 10
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Rosensteel, Thomas; Rosensteel, John; Rosensteel, Donald
Deceased Children: Ellis, James Joseph (grandson); Ellis, Catherine Lynn
(granddaughter)
Deceased Siblings: Rosensteel, Marie; Rosensteel, Warren; Rosensteel, Robert
Interment: Holy Name Cemetery, Ebensburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5

Name: Scalzi, Angela G.
Age: 90
Address: Blair Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 2/26/1908
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Spallone, Pasquale (deceased)
Mother: Dipolito, Lucia (deceased)
Spouse: Scalzi, Rocco (d. 3/29/1962)
Surviving Children: Scalzi, Rita E.; Moschella, Gloria M.; Scalzi, John L.;
seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: DeStefano, Mary Grace
Deceased Children: Moschella, Archie (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: Spallone, Nick
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/21/1998, A5 

Name: Brown, Dora M. "Sis"
Age: 83
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly 5208 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 10/17/1914
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Neal, Samuel W. (deceased)
Mother: Neal, Mary E. (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Quigley, Louis F. (deceased); Brown, Clifford L. (d. 1963)
Surviving Children: Quigley, Louis N.; two grandchildren; two
great-granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Martin, Lucille,; Neal, Walter B.; Neal, Samuel O.; Neal,
Robert A.; Neal, Theodore; Neal, David J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hurliman, Margaret; Neal, Blair; Neal, Thomas
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Fink, Nora Mae
Age: 84
Address: Fowler Hollow, Port Matilda RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 11/25/1913
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Auker, Henry J. (deceased)
Mother: Lynn, Estelle Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Fink, Sherman John Sr. (d. 3/28/1980)
Surviving Children: Anderson, Janet; Wolfe, Gloria; Porta, Mona; Laird, Dorothy;
Fink, Gerald L.; Fink, Blair J.; Fink, Sherman Jr.; Fink, Robert L.; 18
grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Feathers, Dorothy
Deceased Children: Laird, Keith (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: two brothers; one sister
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Friday, Nancy Ellen
Age: 34
Address: 770 Washington Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Magee-Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 10/16/1963
Birthplace: Bellefonte, PA
Father: Jukes, Harry L. Sr.
Mother: Robinson, Dorothy
Spouse: Friday, Greg T.
Surviving Children: Friday, Charity M.; Friday, Kasey L.; Friday, Brittany N.;
Friday, Amber R.
Surviving Siblings: Lyons, Helen; Tilson, Donna; Jukes, Sharon; Hewett, Cathy;
Pfirsching, Susan; Jukes, Linda; Jukes, Robert; Jukes, Richard; Jukes, Terry;
Jukes, Steven; Cartwright, Michael
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Jukes, Harry L. Jr.; Jukes, John A.; Jukes, Mary Jane
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7

Name: Keagy, C. William
Age:
Address: Paoli
Deathdate: 9/18/1998
Deathplace: Paoli Memorial Hospital
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Keagy, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Sedenberg, Olive (deceased)
Spouse: Wood, Eleanor
Surviving Children: Keagy, Blair; Keagy, Dale; Morrison, Carol (stepdaughter);
Caswell, Janet (stepdaughter); nine grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Kooman, Muriel "Mickey"
Age: 81
Address: 125 Crestmont Drive, Shippenville, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Clarion Hospital
Birthdate: 3/21/1917
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Father: Wolstencroft, Clement (deceased)
Mother: Street, Kate (deceased)
Spouse: Kooman, Richard W. (d. 11/10/1988)
Surviving Children: Kooman, Richard W. II; Kooman, J. Martin; five
grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Williamson, Evelyn K.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Wolcott, Vera; Stevenson, Florence
Interment: Knox Union Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Nagle, Ralph L. "Red"
Age: 48
Address: Johnstown, formerly Portage, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg, PA
Birthdate: 10/8/1949
Birthplace: Gary, IN
Father: Nagle, Arthur (deceased)
Mother: Gross, Nora (deceased)
Spouse: Potter, Leona
Surviving Children: Simmons, Leona; Nagle, Tamera; Nagle, Melissa; Nagle,
Rebecca; Nagle, Amanda; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McConnell, Mary; Koch, Sara; Maul, Linda; Nemic, Janet;
Nagle, Nora; Miller, Donna; Potter, Brenda; Burda, Sharyl; Nagle, George; Nagle,
Art; Nagle, Roy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Summerhill
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7

Name: Rightnour, Alma
Age: 80
Address: Parma, OH
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Parma General Hospital
Birthdate: 7/24/1918
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Crawford, Jesse (deceased)
Mother: Miller, Margaret (deceased)
Spouse: Rightnour, Thomas (deceased)
Surviving Children: Rightnour, William; Rightnour, Gary; Shipman, Doreen; 13
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7 

Name: Brown, Dora M. "Sis"
Age: 83
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly 5208 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 10/17/1914
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Neal, Samuel W. (deceased)
Mother: Neal, Mary E. (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Quigley, Louis F. (deceased); Brown, Clifford L. (d. 1963)
Surviving Children: Quigley, Louis N.; two grandchildren; two
great-granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Martin, Lucille,; Neal, Walter B.; Neal, Samuel O.; Neal,
Robert A.; Neal, Theodore; Neal, David J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hurliman, Margaret; Neal, Blair; Neal, Thomas
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Fink, Nora Mae
Age: 84
Address: Fowler Hollow, Port Matilda RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 11/25/1913
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Auker, Henry J. (deceased)
Mother: Lynn, Estelle Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Fink, Sherman John Sr. (d. 3/28/1980)
Surviving Children: Anderson, Janet; Wolfe, Gloria; Porta, Mona; Laird, Dorothy;
Fink, Gerald L.; Fink, Blair J.; Fink, Sherman Jr.; Fink, Robert L.; 18
grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Feathers, Dorothy
Deceased Children: Laird, Keith (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: two brothers; one sister
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Friday, Nancy Ellen
Age: 34
Address: 770 Washington Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Magee-Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 10/16/1963
Birthplace: Bellefonte, PA
Father: Jukes, Harry L. Sr.
Mother: Robinson, Dorothy
Spouse: Friday, Greg T.
Surviving Children: Friday, Charity M.; Friday, Kasey L.; Friday, Brittany N.;
Friday, Amber R.
Surviving Siblings: Lyons, Helen; Tilson, Donna; Jukes, Sharon; Hewett, Cathy;
Pfirsching, Susan; Jukes, Linda; Jukes, Robert; Jukes, Richard; Jukes, Terry;
Jukes, Steven; Cartwright, Michael
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Jukes, Harry L. Jr.; Jukes, John A.; Jukes, Mary Jane
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7

Name: Keagy, C. William
Age:
Address: Paoli
Deathdate: 9/18/1998
Deathplace: Paoli Memorial Hospital
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Keagy, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Sedenberg, Olive (deceased)
Spouse: Wood, Eleanor
Surviving Children: Keagy, Blair; Keagy, Dale; Morrison, Carol (stepdaughter);
Caswell, Janet (stepdaughter); nine grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Kooman, Muriel "Mickey"
Age: 81
Address: 125 Crestmont Drive, Shippenville, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Clarion Hospital
Birthdate: 3/21/1917
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Father: Wolstencroft, Clement (deceased)
Mother: Street, Kate (deceased)
Spouse: Kooman, Richard W. (d. 11/10/1988)
Surviving Children: Kooman, Richard W. II; Kooman, J. Martin; five
grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Williamson, Evelyn K.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Wolcott, Vera; Stevenson, Florence
Interment: Knox Union Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7
 
Name: Nagle, Ralph L. "Red"
Age: 48
Address: Johnstown, formerly Portage, PA
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg, PA
Birthdate: 10/8/1949
Birthplace: Gary, IN
Father: Nagle, Arthur (deceased)
Mother: Gross, Nora (deceased)
Spouse: Potter, Leona
Surviving Children: Simmons, Leona; Nagle, Tamera; Nagle, Melissa; Nagle,
Rebecca; Nagle, Amanda; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McConnell, Mary; Koch, Sara; Maul, Linda; Nemic, Janet;
Nagle, Nora; Miller, Donna; Potter, Brenda; Burda, Sharyl; Nagle, George; Nagle,
Art; Nagle, Roy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Summerhill
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7

Name: Rightnour, Alma
Age: 80
Address: Parma, OH
Deathdate: 9/19/1998
Deathplace: Parma General Hospital
Birthdate: 7/24/1918
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Crawford, Jesse (deceased)
Mother: Miller, Margaret (deceased)
Spouse: Rightnour, Thomas (deceased)
Surviving Children: Rightnour, William; Rightnour, Gary; Shipman, Doreen; 13
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/22/1998, A7 


September 23, 1998

Name: Caum, Josephine J.
Age: 79
Address: 2722 Maple Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 4/24/1919
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Adams, Warren William (deceased)
Mother: Koegler, Josephine Mary
Spouse: Caum, Robert E. (d. 3/18/1997)
Surviving Children: Decker, Nancy R.; Caum, Robert J.; Caum, Michael R.; Caum,
James R.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Norris, Regina; Brewer, Catherine; Britt, Patricia M.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Fry, William R.
Age: 66
Address: Lemont, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College, PA
Birthdate: 3/3/1932
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Fry, Vaughn R. (deceased)
Mother: Warsing, Anna (deceased)
Spouse: Taylor, Barbara F.
Surviving Children: Fry, Shawn W.; Fry, Scott A.; three grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Fry, Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Centre County Memorial Park, College Township, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Gunsallus, Paul W.
Age: 58
Address: 815 Second Street, Juniata
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Juniata
Birthdate: 7/12/1940
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Gunsallus, Frank
Mother: Miller, Nora
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Lindeman, Barbara; Gunsallus, Kathryn A.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Kough, Virginia M.; Gunsallus, Frank L. Jr.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Twigg, Geraldine; Lutterloh, Isabelle
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Hoffman, Harold Kenneth
Age: 78
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly Fairview and Greenwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 5/10/1920
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Hoffman, Durbin C. (deceased)
Mother: Stapleton, Bessie (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Roy, Mary Helen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hoffman, James F. (d. 1980); Hoffman, Henry S. (d. 1977),
Hoffman, Durbin C. (d. 1969)
Interment: Dry Hill Cemetery, Woodbury, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/23/1998, A9
 
Name: Hughes, William L. "Whitey"
Age: 76
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly Williamsburg RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 9/21/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 8/22/1922
Birthplace: Clappertown, PA
Father: Hughes, James (deceased)
Mother: Wanca, Anna (deceased)
Spouse: Negri, Theresa M.
Surviving Children: Leonard, Pearl; Hughes, William Jr.; Hughes, Andrew; Hughes,
John; Hughes, Raymond; Hughes, Mark; Hughes, Luther; 21 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Zitch, Margie; Leonard, Pearl; Hughes, Ruth; Hughes,
Geraldine; Hughes, Him; Hughes, John; Hughes, Joe; Hughes, Andy; Hughes, Frank
Deceased Children: Leonard, Justin Lee (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: Weyandt, Verna; Myers, Helen; Hughes, Jake
Interment: Ormenia Cemetery, Williamsburg RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/23/1998, A9


September 24, 1998

Name: Edmiston, Barbara J.
Age: 60
Address: Yardley, formerly Atlanta, GA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: St. Mary's Hospital, Langhorne
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Martinsburg
Father: Snyder, David E. (deceased)
Mother: Butler, Miriam (deceased)
Spouse: Edmiston, Charles R.
Surviving Children: Hedger, Betsy M.; Edmiston, Donald R.; Edmiston, Steven E.;
seven grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lambert, Patricia; Snyder, Debra; Shaw, Joyce
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Roswell, GA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15
 
Name: Fleck, Mary Frances "Fran"
Age: 58
Address: Box 629, Altoona RR 7, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/17/1940
Birthplace: Gallitzin, PA
Father: Weidwald, William
Mother: Buck, Margaret
Spouse: Fleck, Robert A.
Surviving Children: Voloski, Marjorie; Riley, Michele A.; Parrish, Dennis E.;
Fleck, Robert; six grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Boes, Marjorie
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Cresson, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15
 
Name: Gray, Robert J.
Age: 72
Address: 154 St. Mary's Street, Carrolltown, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Miners Hospital, Spangler, PA
Birthdate: 2/22/1926
Birthplace: Carrolltown
Father: Gray, Norbert (deceased)
Mother: Shank, Genevieve (deceased)
Spouse: Lepkosky, Cecelia
Surviving Children: Sherry, Sandra; Sams, Pamela; Crilly, Betty Lou; Shoffstall,
Nancy Sue; Gray, Dianne; Gray, Barbara; Gray, Shirl; Gray, James; Gray, David;
11 grandchildren; one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Tudor, Marguerite; Jones, Aileen; Strittmatter, JoAnn;
Hermanson, Erma; Chelednik, Nancy; Plouse, Dorothy; Gormish, Jane; Gray, Donald
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carrolltown
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15

Name: Hoopes, Darcia M.
Age: 57
Address: Wilmington, DE
Deathdate: 9/18/1998
Deathplace: Riverside Care Center, Wilmington
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Davies, Horace W. (deceased)
Mother: Sullivan, Mabel (deceased)
Spouse: Hoopes,
Surviving Children: Hoopes, Heather D.; Hoopes, J. Matthew; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Buckreis, Denise M.; Davies, Horace W. Jr.; Davies, Darryl
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Wilmington
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15
 
Name: Picketts, Ruth Pauline
Age: 67
Address: Valley View Home, formerly IDA Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/17/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/8/1931
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Picketts, Jesse
Mother: Morgan, Myrta
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15
 
Name: Vasas, Delrose
Age: 58
Address: 1200 Aster Drive, Glen Burnie, MD, formerly Gallitzin, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Glen Burnie
Birthdate: 10/8/1939
Birthplace: Gallitzin
Father: McCloskey, Earl (deceased)
Mother: Louchart, Rose
Spouse: Vasas, Gerald
Surviving Children: Campbell, Lee Ann; Vasas, Jeanie; Vasas, Greg; four
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McConnell, Shirley; McCloskey, Larry; Parrish, Nancy
(stepsister); Macko, Sally (stepsister); Lance, Arlette (stepsister)
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: McCloskey, Earl Jr.; McCloskey, Ronald
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15
 
Name: Wheland, Helen E.
Age: 90
Address: Greentree Village, Bald Eagle, formerly Seven Stars, PA
Deathdate: 9/22/1998
Deathplace: Greentree Village
Birthdate: 8/11/1908
Birthplace: Indiana County
Father: Johnson, Harvey (deceased)
Mother: Johnson, Adassa (deceased)
Spouse: Wheland, Roy (d. 12/20/1991)
Surviving Children: Rodland, Shirley; Wheland, Melvin; Wheland, Raymond;
Wheland, Clyde; Wheland, Lynn; Wheland, Leon; Wheland, Harvey; Wheland, Larry;
34 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: one daughter; two sons
Deceased Siblings: five sisters; one brother
Interment: Seven Stars Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/24/1998, A15


September 25, 1998

Name: Montgomery, Joseph William Sr. "Joe"
Age: 73
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly 604 S. 7th Street, Altoona, PA
and 8th Avenue, Juniata
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 9/28/1924
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Montgomery, Joseph L. (deceased)
Mother: Cox, Grace (deceased)
Spouse: Sarvis, Joan B.
Surviving Children: Cerra, Rosemary G.; Ebersole, Janice L.; Staub, Barbara J.;
Montgomery, Joseph W. Jr.; Montgomery, Robert G.; 11 grandchildren; 2
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Montgomery, Thomas; Montgomery, John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Montgomery, Paul; Montgomery, Madeline
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/25/1998, A11

Name: Olbert, Alice C.
Age: 83
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg,
formerly Gallitzin, PA
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 6/13/1915
Birthplace: Gallitzin
Father: Troy, Martin (deceased)
Mother: Spade, Alice M. (deceased)
Spouse: Olbert, Ernest J. (d. 4/1/1960)
Surviving Children: Olbert, George; Olbert, Bill; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Renno, Grace; Shrader, Martina
Deceased Children: Olbert, Walter Paul (d. 2/11/1989)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Martinsburg RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/25/1998, A11
 
Name: Swayne, Norman L.
Age: 90
Address: 815 W. 15th Street, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace: Morans Home, Bellwood, PA
Birthdate: 11/27/1907
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Swayne, Joseph A.
Mother: Lower, Elsie
Spouse: Purdue, Sara M. (d. 7/18/1996)
Surviving Children: Swayne, David S.; Swayne, Gilbert L.; three grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Eastlawn Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/25/1998, A11
 
Name: Wentz, Diane M.
Age: 47
Address: New Paris
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace: Baltimore
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/25/1998, A11 

Name: Hollen, Lemuel E. Jr.
Age: 72
Address: 819 Executive Drive, Hollentown, Fallentimber RD, PA
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Philipsburg Area Hospital
Birthdate: 4/16/1926
Birthplace: Hollentown
Father: Hollen, Lemuel E. (deceased)
Mother: Scott, Hazel M. (deceased)
Spouse: Fulmer, Carol J.
Surviving Children: Montgomery, Deborah (stepdaughter); Coble, Lori
(stepdaughter); six stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Sailor, Betty A.; Hollen, James W.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/26/1998, A11
 
Name: Reed, Mary E. "Mary Lou"
Age: 71
Address: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, formerly 1014 Sixth Avenue,
Juniata
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/3/1927
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Worley, William P. (deceased)
Mother: Harshberger, Viola P. (deceased)
Spouse: Reed, Albert H. Sr. (d. 7/8/1981)
Surviving Children: Shuma, Marsha E.; Grassmyer, Linda L.; Reed, Kathy J.; Reed,
Albert H. Jr.; Reed, David A.; Reed, Roy W.; Reed, Russell M.; 12 grandchildren;
three stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Burket, Myrtle; Deyarmin, Viola; Worley, William; Worley,
Harry
Deceased Children: Reed, Kirby G. (d. 1959)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/26/1998, A11
 
Name: Scopel, Salley E.
Age: 83
Address: Hollidaysburg, formerly Duncansville and Uniontown, PA
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 12/18/1914
Birthplace: Haydentown
Father: Chipps, Charles E. (deceased)
Mother: Dillow, Daisy (deceased)
Spouse: Scopel, Samuel (deceased)
Surviving Children: McConnell, Zona G.; Elliott, Jeanne; Lowe, Doris M.; five
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Switalski, Betty; Popeski, Lou; Chipps, Charles R.
Deceased Children: Smithyman, Kevin (grandson)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/26/1998, A11 


September 27, 1998

Name: Brede, Thelma E.
Age: 83
Address: 1001 E. Walton Avenue, Apt. 305, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 12/21/1998
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Ehret, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Schultz, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Brede, Herman W. (d. 11/8/1961)
Surviving Children: Ermin, Marlene L.; four grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Brede, Janice A.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Brown, Barry D.
Age: 55
Address: Box 589, Tyrone RR 2, Fostoria, PA
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 3/5/1943
Birthplace: Huntingdon, PA
Father: Brown, Paul D.
Mother: Minnick, Alberta
Spouse: Black, Jean
Surviving Children: Jennings, Brenda J.; Brown, Susan J.; Stephens, Sandra J.;
three granddaughters
Surviving Siblings: Brown, Galen P.; Jones, Deanna K.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Broad Top Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: English, Glenn H.
Age: 86
Address: 1004 Eleventh Street Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care
Birthdate: 6/21/1912
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: English, Harry J.
Mother: Hostler, Emma
Spouse: Young, Betty (deceased)
Surviving Children: English, Larry; Strickfader, Anna Mae; Wing, Linda Lee;
eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hildebrand, Eugene; Hildebrand, Ralph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Metzker, Elva M.
Age: 92
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly Cypher Beach, Hopewell RR,
Roaring Spring and Arbutus Park Apartments, Johnstown, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 8/2/1906
Birthplace: Cross Keys, Duncansville, PA
Father: Hoover, Charles (deceased)
Mother: Brubaker, Lottie (deceased)
Spouse: Metzker, D. Orville W. (d. 6/16/1988)
Surviving Children: Metzker, Grace E.; Cronemiller, Doris M.; Kepple, Hannah L;
nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hoover, Leroy D.; Steele, Betty
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hoover, Loris; Hoover, Homer; Hoover, Ralph; Hoover, Carl;
Cochran, Dora
Interment: Diehl's Crossroads Cemetery, Martinsburg RR
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
Name: Miller, Ruth Elizabeth
Age: 80
Address: Valley View Home
Deathdate: 9/24/1998
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, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Uebelacker, Phyllis Merle
Age: 84
Address: Darlington, formerly Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 8/17/1914
Birthplace: Sharon
Father: McQuiston, Ralph
Mother: McQuiston, Myrtle
Spouse: Uebelacker, Johnny (deceased)
Surviving Children: Uebelacker, John J.; McKenna, Linda; McFalls, Eloise;
Hockenberry, Robin; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McQuiston, Bud; Letscher, Helen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: VasBinder, Bertha
Age: 95
Address: Hollentown
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg, PA
Birthdate: 11/11/1902
Birthplace: Viaduct, Centre County, PA
Father: Thomas, Joseph
Mother: Seyler, Matilda
Spouse: VasBinder, William F. (d. 5/22/1981)
Surviving Children: 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: VasBinder, William F. Jr.; Kadash, Dorothy
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11
 
Name: Wasilko, Julia
Age: 70
Address: Barnesboro RR, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Lee Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 2/13/1928
Birthplace: Patton, PA
Father: Busha, Wasil (deceased)
Mother: Capko, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Wasilko, John
Surviving Children: Baker, Barbara; Sclesky, Elizabeth; Wasilko, Anna; three
grandsons
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Busha, John; Busha, Peter; Busha, Andrew; Busha, Michael;
Busha, Wasil; Busha, Helen; Bush, Ann; Busha, Nancy
Interment: SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Patton, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/27/1998, A11


September 28, 1998

Name: Hertzog, Irene M.
Age: 72
Address: 2511 W. Chestnut Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/20/1926
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Hammel, Lloyd
Mother: Hammel, Margaret
Spouse: Hertzog, Dalmer (d. 1961)
Surviving Children: Staley, Bonnie; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hammel, Kenneth; Weimer, Dolores; Azel, Becky; Langer,
Suzanne; Hammel, Geraldine
Deceased Children: Hertzog, Donald (d. 1982)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5
 
Name: Houck, Chalmer B. "Chip"
Age: 83
Address: 108 E. First Street, Williamsburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 4/20/1915
Birthplace: Porter Township, Huntingdon County, PA
Father: Houck, John Burton (deceased)
Mother: Rowles, Sylvia Belle (deceased)
Spouse: Slagle, Ethel P.
Surviving Children: Houck, Robert B.; Houck, James A.; Houck, Bruce; Houck,
Larry D.; Houck, Eric R.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Hoffman, Edna; Lloyd, Martha; Caldwell, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Houck, William; Houck, John; Houck, James; Houck, Robert;
Smith, Hazel; Shaner, Annie
Interment: Shellytown Fairview Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5
 
Name: Hughes, Esther "Sister Mary Demetrius"
Age: 87
Address: Dallas Regional Community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Mercy Center, Dallas
Birthdate: 6/4/1911
Birthplace: Bakerton
Father: Hughes, Frederick J. (deceased)
Mother: Lilly, Mary E.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Koegler, Madeline
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hughes, Donald; Hughes, Paul; Hughes, Leo; Hughes, Frederick
Jr.; States, Marie; Fisher, Margaret
Interment: Sisters of Mercy Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5
 
Name: Kilmartin, Annie M.
Age: 101
Address: Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Morans Home, Bellwood, PA
Birthdate: 8/23/1897
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Kilmartin, Patrick
Mother: Rowland, Alice
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Kilmartin, Robert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Kilmartin, John; Kilmartin, Francis; Kilmartin, James;
Kilmartin, Mary Alice; Kilmartin, Jessie
Interment: Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5
 
Name: Krugh, Paul Raymond II
Age: 58
Address: Reynoldsburg, OH
Deathdate: 9/20/1998
Deathplace: Myrtle Beach, SC
Birthdate: 4/28/1940
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Krugh, Paul Raymond I (deceased)
Mother: Krugh, Margaret
Spouse: Little, Judith
Surviving Children: Krugh, David; Krugh, Jeffrey; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5
 
Name: Loy, Anna D.
Age: 90
Address: 2620 Lark Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 10/8/1907
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: McKee, Lloyd (deceased)
Mother: Edmiston, Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Loy, George D. (d. 8/18/1987)
Surviving Children: Loy, Bill M.; Van Scyoc, Ann; five grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Loy, William Edmiston
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5

Name: Weimer, Beatrice Elizabeth
Age: 90
Address: 327 E. Bell Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 4/5/1908
Birthplace: Ebensburg, PA
Father: Sherry, Sebertus A.
Mother: Fleming, Nellie Mae
Spouse: Weimer, David L. (d. 1975)
Surviving Children: Weimer, D. Carl; Seidel, B. Lorraine; 11 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Sutton, Louise G.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Sherry, Carl A.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/28/1998, A5 


September 29, 1998

Name: Angelo, Aaron "Peg"
Age: 78
Address: 802 W. 13th Street, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone Hospital
Birthdate: 8/14/1920
Birthplace: Spruce Creek, PA
Father: Angelo, Joseph
Mother: Angelo, Tina
Spouse: Diaz, Mary Angeles
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Isenberg, Eva; Parker, Olga; Angelo, William; Angelo,
Roland; Angelo, Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Ferroni, Ida
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Brannigan, Veronica
Age: 84
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father: Brannigan, Andrew S. (deceased)
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Cheung, Laura; Brannigan, Andrew; four grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Conrad, Donald J.
Age: 65
Address: Highland, CA
Deathdate: 9/11/1998
Deathplace: Highland
Birthdate:
Birthplace: PA
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Conrad, Kevin; Conrad, Karen; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Nelson, Clara; Miller, Ruth; Conrad, Harold
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Riverside National Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Conrad, Mary Machiarola
Age: 91
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg, PA,
formerly Ashville, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 1/29/1907
Birthplace: Dysart RD
Father: Marra, Alex (deceased)
Mother: Aviano, Johanna (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Machiarola, Anthony (d. 12/22/1939); 2) Conrad, Pius (d. 11/25/1975)
Surviving Children: Nagle, Evelyn; Lidwell, "Toots," Whitney, Lois; Machiarola,
"Muzz," Machiarola, Tony; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Marra, Angelo
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Corona, Orvita; Marnechek, Linda; Marra, Alex,; Marra,
Albert; Marra, Joseph; Marra, Alben; Marra, Anthony; Marra, Henry; Marra, John
Interment: St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Ashville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Dixon, Boyd
Age: 70
Address: Niagara Falls, NY, formerly Beaver Valley
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
Birthdate: 12/7/1927
Birthplace: Flinton
Father: Dixon, George Washington (deceased)
Mother: Black, Myrtle (deceased)
Spouse: Monahan, Dorothy (d. 6/1998)
Surviving Children: Laskowski, Saundra; Wilson, Karen
Surviving Siblings: Hicks, Freda; Robertson, Sharon; Fisanick, Susan; Keith,
Elinore; Dixon; Gerald; Dixon, Melvin; Dixon, Eugene; Dixon, Richard; Dixon,
Harold; Dixon, George
Deceased Children: Dixon, Marcene; Dixon, Boyd Jr.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Flinton
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Fouse, K. Evelyn
Age: 74
Address: Morrisons Cove Home, Martinsburg, formerly 436 Main Street, Roaring
Spring, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 5/29/1924
Birthplace: Henrietta
Father: Rhodes, Homer H. (deceased)
Mother: Rightnour, Cora (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Leturgez, Joseph Paul Sr.(deceased); 2) Williams, Clarence J.
(deceased); 3) Fouse, Richard E. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Leturgez, Joseph P. Jr.; Williams, James F.; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Cole, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Rhodes, John E.; Rhodes, Harry C.; Rhodes, Leonard E.
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9

Name: Gornick, Anthony Charles
Age: 51
Address: 6 Cherry Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Cambria County, PA
Birthdate: 7/17/1947
Birthplace: Butler, PA
Father: Gornick, Anthony
Mother: Boscarino, Antoinette
Spouse: Vairo, Patricia Ann
Surviving Children: Gornick, Katie; Gornick, Kara; Gornick, Kyle
Surviving Siblings: McNany, Rita; Gornick, John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Greenlawn Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Lederer, Maria
Age: 62
Address: 304 Fifth Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/4/1936
Birthplace: Bari, Italy
Father: Caradonna, Nicola (deceased)
Mother: Rizzi, Antonia (deceased)
Spouse: Lederer, Robert J.
Surviving Children: Lederer, Joseph R.; Lederer, John J.;
Surviving Siblings: Rubine, Caterina; Caradonna, Giovanni; Caradonna, Paolo
Deceased Children: Lederer, David J.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Shade, Donald I.
Age: 83
Address: 302 Hart Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/28/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 11/8/1914
Birthplace: East Loop, Hollidaysburg
Father: Shade, Walter B. (deceased)
Mother: Isenberg, Elda (deceased)
Spouse: Green, Shirlee M.
Surviving Children: Shade, D. Alan
Surviving Siblings: Shade, Elwood, B.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9
 
Name: Sharbaugh, Catherine J.
Age: 92
Address: Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center, formerly 1126 16th Avenue,
Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 9/30/1905
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Spielvogle, William J. (deceased)
Mother: Burgoon, Zella (deceased)
Spouse: Sharbaugh, Paul J. (d. 6/24/1955)
Surviving Children: Wharton, Shirley; Udoutch, Mary Ann; Hatch, Emily Lou;
Sharbaugh, Paul L.; Sharbaugh, Richard C.; Sharbaugh, David A.; 31
grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Dutron, Mary; Denny; Rita; Spielvogle, William; Spielvogle,
Ronald
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/29/1998, A9 


September 30, 1998

Name: Jones, Anna S.
Age: 81
Address: Hillview Chateau, formerly 958 30th Street, Apt. 1, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/28/1998
Deathplace: Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center
Birthdate: 4/21/1917
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Yeager, Franz (deceased)
Mother: Walter, Sophia (deceased)
Spouse: Jones, Harry E. (d. 1/5/1995)
Surviving Children: Kincade, Kathye E.; Jones, Richard A.
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/30/1998, A11
 
Name: Kowalski, Anthony J. "Jimmy"
Age: 21
Address: 99 Chestnut Street, Gallitzin, PA
Deathdate: 9/29/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 3/29/1977
Birthplace: Rome, NY
Father: Kowalski, Anthony Sr.
Mother: Kowalski, Darlene
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Kowalski, Kasey; Cessna, Daniel (stepbrother); Cessna,
Darren (stepbrother); Stiles, Dawn (stepsister); Bickford, Deanne (stepsister)
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Kowalski, Mary Louise (d. 1979)
Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/30/1998, A11
 
Name: Mentzer, Cliford E.
Age: 101
Address: Meadowood, Newark, DE, formerly Martinsburg
Deathdate: 9/28/1998
Deathplace: Millcroft Nursing Home, Newark
Birthdate: 10/16/1896
Birthplace: Martinsburg
Father: Mentzer, Abraham L. (deceased)
Mother: Straesser, Minne C. (deceased)
Spouse: Herbster, Estella M. (d. 5/27/1982)
Surviving Children: Georgiana, Eleanor M.; two granddaughters; one
great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Phillips, Louise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Martinsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/30/1998, A11
 
Name: Norris, Marjorie L.
Age: 75
Address: 200 Godfrey Lane, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/29/1998
Deathplace: Cape Cod, MA
Birthdate: 8/27/1923
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Cassidy, David U. (deceased)
Mother: Lantz, Nellie M. (deceased)
Spouse: Norris, John J. (d. 7/19/1994)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Cassidy, Joseph; Cassidy, Bernard; Hirt, Pat; Kratzer,
Jeanne
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New St. Mary's Cemetery, Hollidaysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/30/1998, A11
 
Name: Wisler, Betty M.
Age: 77
Address: 412 E. Julian Street, Martinsburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/28/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 5/22/1921
Birthplace: Martinsburg
Father: Boals, V. D. (deceased)
Mother: Bowser, Maude (deceased)
Spouse: Wisler, Vernon M.
Surviving Children: Golomb, Diane K; Wisler, Kent B.; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Curtis, Florence B.
Deceased Children: Wisler, daughter (d. 1955)
Deceased Siblings: Wolfe, Ethel Boals
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 9/30/1998, A11