BLAIR COUNTY, PA - OBIT ABSTRACTS, OCTOBER 1998

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October 1, 1998

Name: Arble, John H.
Age: 94
Address: Spring Mills RR, PA
Deathdate: 9/23/1998
Deathplace: Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte, PA
Birthdate: 8/9/1904
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Arble, John H. (deceased)
Mother: Arble, Isabella
Spouse: 1) Leasure, Madge M. (d. 3/18/1972); Smith, Louise (d. 10/5/1995)
Surviving Children: Arble, William C.; five grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Arble, David T.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Home, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11
 
Name: Greiner, Helen M.
Age: 87
Address: Bayside Manor, Pensacola, FL, formerly Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 9/27/1998
Deathplace: Pensacola
Birthdate: 1/3/1911
Birthplace: Bellwood
Father: Wertz, Horace G. (deceased)
Mother: Reigh, Alma M. (deceased)
Spouse: Greiner, Andrew W. (d. 11/26/1975)
Surviving Children: Greiner, Robert W.; three granddaughters
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Wertz, Herman; Wertz, Mary E.
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11
 
Name: Klisiewicz, John F.
Age: 74
Address: Box 440, Altoona RD 2
Deathdate: 9/29/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona
Birthdate: 7/13/1924
Birthplace: Coupon, PA
Father: Klisiewicz, Stanley (deceased)
Mother: Adamczyk, Joanne (deceased)
Spouse: Bem, Catherine A.
Surviving Children: Sister Jeanne Marie; Bartley, Bonnie; Klisiewicz, Robert;
Klisiewicz, John; four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Klisiewicz, Stanley; Pinowski, Mary; Noel, Ann; Reighard,
Victoria; Yartin, Sophie
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11
 
Name: Sipes, Eugene Stanton
Age: 85
Address: 242 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, formerly Altoona and Johnsontown,
PA
Deathdate: 9/26/1998
Deathplace: Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA
Birthdate: 2/5/1913
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Sipe, Albert
Mother: Claybaugh, Jesse
Spouse: Kemp, Mary (d. 4/4/1996)
Surviving Children: Sipes, Barry; three grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Negley, Fay
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Hileman, Ethel Sipe; Sipe, Fred; Sipe, Floyd
Interment: Alto-Reste Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11
 
Name: Storm, Margaret K.
Age: 82
Address: HAIDA Manor, Hastings, formerly Chest Springs, PA
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Hastings
Birthdate: 7/16/1916
Birthplace: Ashville
Father: Krug, Thomas (deceased)
Mother: Basal, Catherine
Spouse: Storm, Thomas (d. 8/3/1992)
Surviving Children: Storm, Gerald; Storm, Carl; Storm, Raymond; Storm, David;
Storm, Richard; Storm, Russell; Storm, Bernard; Hanlon, Regina; Beiswenger,
Margaret; 24 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Sutton, Cleo; McElheny, Milly; Hanlon, Thelma; Krug, Charles
Deceased Children: Sharpe, Dorothy (d. 6/2/1997)
Deceased Siblings: McMullen, Marie
Interment: St. Monica's Catholic Church, Chest Springs
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11
 
Name: Stuard, Martha Carol
Age: 59
Address: 225 Albright Drive, Duncansville, formerly 406 W. Allegheny Street,
Martinsburg, PA
Deathdate: 9/25/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital
Birthdate: 5/21/1939
Birthplace:
Father: Stuard, David A. (deceased)
Mother: Higgins, Martha A.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Matthews, Donna L
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/1/1998, A11 

October 2, 1998

Name: Bowser, Linda F.
Age: 49
Address: 10 Sage Hill Drive, Williamsburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Williamsburg
Birthdate: 2/12/1949
Birthplace: Roaring Spring, PA
Father: Boose, Clarence S. (d. 1/31/1995)
Mother: Brantner, Jane L.
Spouse: Bowser, Dennis L. Jr.
Surviving Children: Bowser, Valerie Lyn; Bowser, Kristen Renee; Bowser, Jason
Keith
Surviving Siblings: Boose, David W.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Boose, Richard Allen (7/1955)
Interment: Oreminea Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Dennis, Clyde E.
Age: 76
Address: 2101 19th Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 2/11/1922
Birthplace: Jewett, OH
Father: Dennis, Leroy (deceased)
Mother: Busby, Marie (deceased)
Spouse: Hoefler, Patricia F.
Surviving Children: Burke, Mary Ellen; Dennis, Elizabeth; Flanagan, Patricia;
Rhodes, Kathleen; Wertz, Christine; Dennis, Jean; Dennis, Janet; Dennis, John;
Dennis, Paul L.; Dennis, Robert; Dennis, Joseph; 23 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bricker, Margaret; Wessel, Florence; Stull, Anna Mae;
Dennis, Charles
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Gensimore, Hayes H.
Age: 78
Address: Warriors Mark RR 1, Centre Line, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Centre Line
Birthdate: 9/10/1920
Birthplace: Warriors Mark
Father: Gensimore, Harry H.
Mother: Cupp, Bessie
Spouse: Hipple, Louise
Surviving Children: Homan, Dorothy L.; Gensimore, Donna; five grandchildren;
three stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Stiver, Viola; Bennett, Irene; Gensamer, Boyd
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: one sister
Interment: Friends Cemetery, Centre Line
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Huntley, Ward Winton
Age: 76
Address: 242 Fogel Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/26/1922
Birthplace: Kingston, MI
Father: Huntley, John (deceased)
Mother: Winton, Margaret (deceased)
Spouse: Monios, Marian S. (companion)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Johnson, Edna Margaret
Age: 87
Address: 802 East Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care
Birthdate: 2/17/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Foster, Martin E. (deceased)
Mother: Decker, Edythe (deceased)
Spouse: Johnson, Arthur E. (d. 6/10/1982)
Surviving Children: Pierce, Marjorie Jeane; four grandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Klink, Eloise; Smith, Pauline; Foster, Wilbur; Foster,
Albert
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Foster, Helen; Foster, Kathleen; Foster, Josephine; Foster,
Elwood; Foster, William; Foster, Robert
Interment: Rosehill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9

Name: Kelly, Marguerite E.
Age: 85
Address: Eleventh Street Tower, Apt. 819, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 8/7/1913
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Ringler, William (deceased)
Mother: Socey, Matilda (deceased)
Spouse: Kelly, Martin J. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Battisti, Patricia Ann; Kelly, Ralph J.; 10 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New St. Mary's Cemetery, Hollidaysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Mulvehill, Eileen M.
Age: 87
Address: Southmont
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Arbutus Park Manor
Birthdate: 7/4/1911
Birthplace: Spangler, PA
Father: Mulvehill, Walter (deceased)
Mother: Ager, Adelaide
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Mulvehill, Marie; Sister Crescentia; Mulvehill, John Duane;
Mulvehill, James; Mulvehill, Louis J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Mulvehill, Charles
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Nearhoof, Walter L. Jr.
Age: 76
Address: State College, PA
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College
Birthdate: 1/18/1922
Birthplace: Tyrone, PA
Father: Nearhoof, Walter (deceased)
Mother: Hoover, Jean O. (deceased)
Spouse: Hostetter, Doris J.
Surviving Children: Gerfin, JoAnne N.; Nearhoof, Lee W.; Nearhoof, Jay G.; four
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Sessamen, Scott W.
Age: 75
Address: Vail, Tyrone, RD 3
Deathdate: 9/30/1998
Deathplace: Vail
Birthdate: 3/23/1923
Birthplace: Snyder Township, PA
Father: Sessamen, Jesse D.
Mother: Sherry, Alma Mary
Spouse: Cowher, Erma Jean
Surviving Children: Sessamen, George L.; Sessamen, Edwin R.; Sessamen, Robert
S.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Weakland, Cecelia E.
Age: 93
Address: Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg, formerly 1516 24th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 4/7/1905
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Smithmyer, John (deceased)
Mother: McMullen, Mary A. (deceased)
Spouse: Weakland, Faber C. (d. 6/27/1963)
Surviving Children: Weakland, Faber C. Jr.; Weakland, John A.; Weakland, Joseph
F.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Smithmyer, James
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9
 
Name: Whitsel, James Robert "J.R."
Age: 20
Address: 319 Beech Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 8/18/1978
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Perkins, Robert
Mother: Whitsel, Barbara
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Perkins, Roby; Perkins, Shane; Eckard, Kenny; Eckard, John;
Eckard, Sam; Perkins, Scottie; Perkins, Karen; Eckard, Dawn; Eckard, Teresa;
Perkins, Misty
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/2/1998, A9


October 3, 1998

Name: Andrews, Jean M.
Age: 67
Address: Rosebud, Coalport RD, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Coalport
Birthdate: 12/25/1930
Birthplace: Coalport
Father: Callahan, John (deceased)
Mother: Youngmark, Anna (deceased)
Spouse: Andrews, Patrick
Surviving Children: Noel, Ann; Andrews, John P.; Andrews, Robert C.; Andrews,
William J.; Andrews, David; eight grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bricker, Pauline; O'Shell, Patricia; Bean, JoAnn; Callahan,
Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Donoughe, Elizabeth; Kelly, Christine; Waterloo, Marguerite;
Allen, Anna; Sister Zita of the Sisters of Mercy; Galbus, Connie; Callahan,
Terrance; Callahan, William; Callahan, John; Callahan, Francis
Interment: St. Basil Catholic Church Cemetery, Coalport
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Dudurich, George "Joe"
Age: 76
Address: Ansonville, Irvona RD
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Ansonville
Birthdate: 5/6/1922
Birthplace: Irvona
Father: Dudurich, Michael (deceased)
Mother: Zeasley, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Johnson, Alice (d. 4/6/1995)
Surviving Children: Dudurich, Randy; Dudurich, Roger; two grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Hazelton, Eva; Mihalko, Christine; Dudurich, Alec
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Dudurich, Anna; Dudurich, Nick; Dudurich, Charles; Dudurich,
Michael; Dudurich, John; Dudurich, twin infant sisters
Interment: Fruit Hill Cemetery, New Millport RD
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Rauchle, Raymond Frederick
Age: 87
Address: Amber Terrace, 1020 Green Avenue, formerly 1311 13th Street, Altoona,
PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 8/31/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Rauchle, Ludwig (deceased)
Mother: Bryan, Jessie (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Summers, Eda
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Rauchle, Arthur; Rauchle, Alton
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Shoemaker, Martha H.
Age: 74
Address: 813 Mifflin Street, Saxton, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 10/6/1923
Birthplace: Saxton
Father: Masood, James (deceased)
Mother: Piper, Alice (deceased)
Spouse: Shoemaker, Richard C.
Surviving Children: Muir, Marci; Dimond, Jane; two granddaughters; two
stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fockler Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/3/1998, A11
 
Name: Williams, Clarence M. "Stump"
Age: 85
Address: Valley View Home, formerly Bald Eagle, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 8/3/1913
Birthplace: Clearfield, PA
Father: Williams, Samuel (deceased)
Mother: Baughman, Ola Mae (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Daughenbaugh (deceased); 2) Allen, Peg (deceased); 3) Woodring, Hazel
(deceased)
Surviving Children: Ray, Jane; Dixon, Myra; Slemmer, Freda; Williams, Thomas M.;
Burket, June (stepdaughter); Daughenbaugh, Jim (stepson); Woodring, Bob
(stepson); Woodring, Fred (stepson); 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild
Surviving Siblings: Williams, Max; Williams, Robert Irvin
Deceased Children: Crippen, Joan Woodring (stepdaughter)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Baughman Cemetery, Snyder Township
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/3/1998, A11

October 4, 1998

Name: Bauers, Harold F.
Age: 75
Address: 1121 Fourth Street, Cresson, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Cresson
Birthdate: 10/19/1922
Birthplace: Conemaugh
Father: Bauers, Harold (deceased)
Mother: Sharon, Alma (deceased)
Spouse: Bee, Burna A. (d. 6/10/1989)
Surviving Children: Bernazzoli, Joyce; Nolan, Karen; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Hullihen, Jane
Deceased Children: Bernazzoli, Ryan (grandson)
Deceased Siblings: Malloy, Claire
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Mausoleum
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Burket, Virginia Mary
Age: 83
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 6/23/1915
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Miroballi, Michele
Mother: Pompa, Angeline
Spouse: 1) Sassano, Tony (d. 1942); 2) Burket, Oscar (d. 1974)
Surviving Children: Sassano, Ron; Burket, Joan (stepdaughter); Kaylor, Velda
(stepdaughter); two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Spinelli, Mary; Spallone, Eleanor; Hofer, Elizabeth; Romeo,
Louise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Costello, Bridget T.
Age: 85
Address: 225 Sanker Street, Gallitzin, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown, PA
Birthdate: 8/22/1913
Birthplace: Gallitzin
Father: Monica, George (deceased)
Mother: Balzano, Marietta (deceased)
Spouse: Costello, Ralph J. (d. 4/7/1994)
Surviving Children: Magley, Patricia (stepdaughter); four stepgrandchildren; 10
stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Monti, Angeline; Ryan, Marguerite
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Catina, Barbara; Gimo, Kathryn; Monica, Guy
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Cresson, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Freet, Anne Mae
Age: 81
Address: 1600 Eighth Avenue, Blair Tower, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 11/19/1916
Birthplace: Alexandria, VA
Father: Ratcliffe, Kingston (deceased)
Mother: Cain, Rose Pearl (deceased)
Spouse: Freet, Wilford E. (d. 2/1/1989)
Surviving Children: Savino, Glennis; Dunio, Linda; Robertson, Brenda; Miller,
Dolores; Johnson, Joyce; McCutcheon, Jane; Freet, Wilford E.; Freet, Robert K.;
20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Santarelli, John J.
Age: 45
Address: 2020 Twin Lanes, Emeigh, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Emeigh
Birthdate: 7/13/1953
Birthplace: Spangler, PA
Father: Santarelli, John A.
Mother: Hajdys, Eleanore
Spouse: Pallone, Diana C.
Surviving Children: Santarelli, Andrea; Santarelli, Anthony
Surviving Siblings: Santarelli, Gail; Follmer; Laura
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Santarelli, Mary
Interment: North Barnesboro Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Smith, Mary Elizabeth
Age: 90
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 2/28/1908
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Smith, George M. (deceased)
Mother: Kemp, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11
 
Name: Walters, Eleanor R.
Age: 70
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 12/21/1927
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Rupert, George O. (deceased)
Mother: Showalter, Christina (deceased)
Spouse: Walters, Rodger C.
Surviving Children: Johnson, Linda; Staritt, June; Walters, Ruthann; six
grandchildren; one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Walters, Rodger Carl Jr. (d. 1965)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11

Name: Walz, William Thomas
Age: 69
Address: 319 Grant Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 1/4/1929
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Walz, John Edward
Mother: Haines, Eleanor
Spouse: Marks, Harriet M.
Surviving Children: Walz, Thomas; Walz, Ronald; Saletnik, Susan; Hall, Sandy;
Johnson, Carol; 10 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Pressler, Eloise
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/4/1998, A11

October 5, 1998

Name: Bakale, Mary
Age: 72
Address: Ashville, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Ashville
Birthdate: 1/1/1926
Birthplace: Dean, PA
Father: Kolak, Frank (deceased)
Mother: Kapusin, Josephine (deceased)
Spouse: Bakale, Joseph
Surviving Children: Gauntner, Diane; Lidwell, Holly; Bakale, John; one
granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Marra, Pauline; Kolak, George
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Kolak, John; Kolak, Ann
Interment: St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Ashville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Ebner, Dorothy Jean
Age: 89
Address: St. Leonard's Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly 331 22nd Avenue, Altoona,
PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 11/11/1908
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Wilson, John (deceased)
Mother: Greiner, Monica (deceased)
Spouse: Ebner, William A. (d. 6/13/1937)
Surviving Children: Good, Barbara; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Wertz, Eleanor; Fanelli, Monica
Interment: Rose Hill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Kirsch, George N.
Age: 91
Address: 164 George Kirsch Lane, Carrolltown, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Carrolltown
Birthdate: 1/31/1907
Birthplace: Barr Township, PA
Father: Kirsch, Sylvester (deceased)
Mother: Schnabel, Barbara (deceased)
Spouse: Bechel, Alice
Surviving Children: Kirsch, Barbara; Newmarch, Diana; Parrish, Jean; Miller,
Nancy; Kirsch, Girard; 10 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Kirsch, Patricia
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Nicktown
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Maurer, Floretta M.
Age: 90
Address: Julian, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Huntingdon Manor, Huntingdon, PA
Birthdate: 1/18/1908
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: McKindree, William Fred
Mother: Wissinger, Mary Jane
Spouse: Maurer, Glenn S.
Surviving Children: Dillon, Nancy; Maurer, Dale S.; Maurer, Richard Z.; Maurer,
Bob G.; Maurer, Jerry L.; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Williams Cemetery, Huston Township, Centre County, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Nicewonger, J. Ruth
Age: 78
Address: 2717 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 9/20/1920
Birthplace: Robeson County, NC
Father: Rowland, Alexander (deceased)
Mother: Rowland, Pearl (deceased)
Spouse: Nicewonger, Walter (d. 1981)
Surviving Children: Wristen, Marsha; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: 11 siblings
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Patz, John G. Sr.
Age: 97
Address: Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Special Care Center, Ebensburg,
formerly Cresson, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 11/1/1900
Birthplace: Munster, PA
Father: Patz, John G. (deceased)
Mother: Iffert, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: McGuire, Helena M. (d. 4/1/1995)
Surviving Children: Pfeister, Elizabeth; Myers, Emma; Hinton, Ann; Bradley,
Rose; Johnston, Margaret; Patz, John Jr.; Patz, Thomas; Patz, Richard; Patz,
Donald; Patz, Kenneth; Patz, Wayne; Patz, Theodore; 41 grandchildren; 48
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Patz, Theodore; Patz, Frank; Patz, Elizabeth; Patz, Rose;
Patz, Bertha; Patz, Dorothy; Sanker, Catherine
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Cresson, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Sitman, Harry Martin
Age: 76
Address: formerly Brandon and Fort Lauderdale, FL
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: Fernandina Beach, FL
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Father:
Mother:
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Sitman, Harry M; Sitman, Richard; Sitman, Thomas W.; Sitman,
John S.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Markel, Margaret; Sitman, Robert; Sitman, James
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Brandon
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Smith, Bernadine G.
Age: 77
Address: Bedford RD 2, Bedford, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 12/18/1920
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Yingling, William F. (deceased)
Mother: Stingle, Anna (deceased)
Spouse: Smith, Elmer R. (d. 8/5/1993)
Surviving Children: Grace, Bonnie; Miller, Gloria J.; Smith, Colin L.; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Smith, Mary; Neeley, Gladys; Clapper, Margaret, Yingling,
William
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Paul's Reform Church Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Stacey, Marie E.
Age: 74
Address: 2404 Maple Hollow Road, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/22/1923
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Salyards, Samuel H. (deceased)
Mother: Foor, Mildred M. (deceased)
Spouse: Stacey, Thomas L. (d. 9/24/1987)
Surviving Children: Stacey, Thomas S.; Stacey, Ronald C.; Stacey, Russell H.;
eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Salyards, Charles
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7
 
Name: Winrick, Frank A.
Age: 66
Address: 905 Fourth Street, Juniata
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Juniata
Birthdate: 10/29/1931
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Winrick, Frank
Mother: Hoover, Viola
Spouse: Chirdon, Alice
Surviving Children: Simonis, Dolores; Wagner, Teresa; Rickabaugh, Diann;
Stenger, Sandra; Caporuscio, Gloria; Brotherton, Alice; Winrick, Robert;
Winrick, Frank; Wilt, Barbara; 32 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Bishop, Joann; Airhart, Miriam; Winrick, Virginia; Winrick,
William
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/5/1998, A7


October 6, 1998

Name: Carl, Joseph Clair
Age: 72
Address: 3301 Mamar, Midland, TX, formerly Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Midland Memorial Hospital
Birthdate: 1/15/1926
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Carl, Francis Clair (deceased)
Mother: Showalter, Nannie Grace (deceased)
Spouse: Reynolds, Charmian
Surviving Children: Borisow, Charmian Brooke; Carl, Craig Reynolds; Carl,
Jeffrey Norman; two grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Gaines, Frances Lucille
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Dellape, Kathryn Fern
Age: 79
Address: Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 4/22/1919
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Ickes, Joseph L. (deceased)
Mother: Fry, Viola Mae (deceased)
Spouse: Dellape, Nicholas (d. 1980)
Surviving Children: Ickes, Wilfred J.; one grandson
Surviving Siblings: Murphy, Margaret; Ickes, Joseph D.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Detwiler, J. Emory
Age: 88
Address: Box 166, Martinsburg RR 2, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 10/25/1909
Birthplace: Bakers Summit, Bedford County, PA
Father: Detwiler, Abram D. (deceased)
Mother: Brumbaugh, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Allison, Harriet A.
Surviving Children: Detwiler, E. Eugene; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Detwiler, G. Don, (d. 6/13/1997)
Deceased Siblings: seven siblings
Interment: Brumbaugh Cemetery, Martinsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Fink, Foster L.
Age: 63
Address: 2214 Glad Avenue, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 3/26/1935
Birthplace: Tyrone
Father: Fink, Wilbur D. (deceased)
Mother: Baughman, Ella Mae (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Adams, Sandra Lee; 2) Buchanan, Annabelle
Surviving Children: Fink, Michael; Buchanan, Olive (stepdaughter); Burick, Tina
(stepdaughter); Hale, Sue (stepdaughter); Buchanan, Larry (stepson); eight
stepgrandchildren; four great-stepgrandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Fink, William J.; Fink, Clair D.; Fink, Paul A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bald Eagle Cemetery, Bald Eagle, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Furlong, Patricia L.
Age: 72
Address: 2186 Manor Drive, Loretto, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Loretto
Birthdate: 7/6/1926
Birthplace: Maynard, MA
Father: Louka, Michael (deceased)
Mother: Halligan, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Furlong, William B. Sr. (d. 7/12/1986)
Surviving Children: Furlong, Mary Margaret; Sargent, Kathleen; Wasserman,
Patricia; Furlong, William B. Jr.; Furlong, Thomas; Furlong, Michael; Furlong,
John; Furlong, Joseph; Furlong, Brendan; 12 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Louka, Kathryn; Morse, Imela
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Loretto
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Gochnour, Marylou
Age: 64
Address: 1000 Second Street, Juniata
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 7/8/1934
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Winsky, Henry C.
Mother: Sidler, Hazel
Spouse: Gochnour, Edwin L.
Surviving Children: Gochnour, Joann; Gochnour, Cheryl; Gochnour, Richard;
three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Winsky, Donna; Weber, Connie
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Kepner, Melvin C.
Age: 64
Address: Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 8/5/1934
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Kepner, Cecil C. (deceased)
Mother: Peterman, Martha G.
Spouse: Kinney, Carole A.
Surviving Children: Kepner, Cheryl K.; Kepner, Melvin D.; Kepner, Andrew P.;
four grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Phillips, Eleanor; Smith, Thelma; Butterbaugh, Verla D.;
Voyzey, Martha D.; Kiern, Debra A.; Kepner, Cloyd D.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Grandview Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Lloyd, Lloyd L.
Age: 60
Address: 2358 Skyline Drive, Glasgow, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 4/8/1938
Birthplace: Philipsburg, PA
Father: Lloyd, Charles T.
Mother: Rodkey, Gladys (deceased)
Spouse: Gonzalez, Josephine P.
Surviving Children: Wagner, Christine A.; Lloyd, Adam W.; Lloyd, Sam R.; Lloyd,
Don M.; Lloyd, Timothy L.; Lloyd, Ira.
Surviving Siblings: Markland, Duella; Lloyd, Ralph T.; Lloyd, James R.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Magnus, Metro
Age: 71
Address: Ganister, Williamsburg RR 1, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care
Birthdate: 12/9/1926
Birthplace: Ganister
Father: Magnus, Metro
Mother: Homsey, Anna
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Sottile, Mary J.; Magnus, Joseph; Magnus, John; Magnus,
George
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Magnus, Michael; Magnus, Andrew; Verno, Ann
Interment: St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 1
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Mielnik, Judyth Laura
Age: 44
Address: Altoona
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 9/28/1954
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Laura, John
Mother: Giosa, Julia
Spouse: Mielnik, William J.
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Laura, Joe; Laura, Joni
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Nisewonger, J. Ruth (See Nicewonger, J. Ruth, 10/5/1998) The correct 
spelling is Nisewonger.
 
Name: Reigh, Charles E. Jr. "Eddie"
Age: 76
Address: 416 Pennsylvania Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 11/7/1921
Birthplace: Pinecroft, PA
Father: Reigh, Charles E. (deceased)
Mother: Parks, Alice E. (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Nearhoof, Edith; Reigh, Harlan E.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Antis Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7
 
Name: Thomas, John R.
Age: 96
Address: Hillview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/4/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 2/16/1902
Birthplace: Altoona
Father:
Mother: Brown, Bertha Mae
Spouse: 1) Clapper, Pearl C. (deceased) 2) Stevens, Mary Camilla (deceased)
Surviving Children: Finnegan, Charlotte; Detwiler, Anna; Swailes, Jane; Barkley,
Edna; Edmundson, Rose; Leonard, Elda; Kennedy, Ruth; Thomas, John H.; 23
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Knepper, Ada
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/6/1998, A7

October 7, 1998

Name: Carter, David W.
Age: 45
Address: Madera RD, PA
Deathdate: 10/6/1998
Deathplace: Madera
Birthdate: 7/8/1953
Birthplace: Clearfield, PA
Father: Carter, John A.
Mother: Ward, Madeline L. (d. 1990)
Spouse: Litzinger, Roxanne
Surviving Children: Wheeler, Kari; Jones, April; Carter, Dana; Carter, Karrie;
Carter, Jodi; Carter, Debbie; Carter Matthew McGarry; eight grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McCracken, Jane; Litzinger, Joan; Bunnell, Judy; Warner,
Vanessa; Lansberry, Rose; Raymond, Rita; Dixon, Joyce; Neptune, Helen; Carter,
John II; Carter, Greg; Carter, Bryan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Ansonville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11

Name: Dively, Mary Anne
Age: 58
Address: Claysburg RR 2, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 12/8/1939
Birthplace: Johnstown, PA
Father: Wozniak, Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Ferraro, Rose Marie (deceased)
Spouse: Dively, Richard E.
Surviving Children: Dively, Richard Jr.; Dively, Anthony; Dively, James; Dively;
Danny; Dively, Kenneth; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Wozniak, Joseph III; Wozniak, Anthony; Wozniak, James
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Freet, Jared William
Age: 4
Address: 1636 20th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 6/7/1994
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Freet, William R.
Mother: Arndt, Karen S.
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Freet, Lauren
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Irvin, Bertha J.
Age: 86
Address: Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/1/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 5/10/1912
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Winters, Calvin (deceased)
Mother: Kifer, Minnie May (deceased)
Spouse: Irvin, Lewis E. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Hoover, June A.; Burket, Beverly J.; Irvin, John E.; nine
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Fisher, Joyce M.; Myers, Lucinda A.
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Mingle, Robert E.
Age: 89
Address: Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly Box 262, Williamsburg, RR 2,
PA
Deathdate: 10/6/1998
Deathplace: Hollidaysburg
Birthdate: 2/12/1909
Birthplace: Catharine Township, Blair County, PA
Father: Mingle, Samuel D. (deceased)
Mother: Shultz, Gertrude M. (deceased)
Spouse: Haney, Mary R. (d. 11/1/1982)
Surviving Children: Mingle, Thomas E.; Tate, Donna M.; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Henry's Lutheran Cemetery, Yellow Springs, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: O'Shea, Dorothy Louise
Age: 77
Address: Steele Hollow Road, Julian, formerly Houtzdale, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Philipsburg Area Hospital
Birthdate: 3/6/1921
Birthplace: Osceola Mills, PA
Father: Bizub, William (deceased)
Mother: Klimchock, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: O'Shea, Raymond (d. 4/12/1980)
Surviving Children: Dillon, Barbara; Desso, Mona; 13 grandchildren; 25
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: O'Shea, Michael
Deceased Siblings: 10 sisters; three brothers
Interment: St. Lawrence Cemetery, Houtzdale
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Phillips, Viola Mae
Age: 90
Address: Blair Christian Home, Duncansville, formerly 116 Burns Avenue, Altoona,
PA
Deathdate: 10/6/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital
Birthdate: 10/27/1907
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: William, William G. (deceased)
Mother: Gearhart, Linna (deceased)
Spouse: Phillips, Paul Melvin (d. 1/30/1993)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Reed, F. Olga
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Walz, Harold H.
Age: 85
Address: 210 Sixth Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/6/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 7/31/1913
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Walz, John F.
Mother: Henry, Jennie
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rosehill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: Warfield, Edna
Age: 69
Address: Patton RD, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 6/25/1929
Birthplace: Ashville
Father: Watt, Augustine Thomas (deceased)
Mother: Litzinger, Catherine (deceased)
Spouse: Warfield, John (d. 10/14/1986)
Surviving Children: Warfield, George; Warfield, Paul; Warfield, John Jr.; five
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: McMullen, Sarah; Ivory, Grace; Watt,, Frank; Watt, Raymond;
McConnell, Richard
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Saltsgiver, Ruth; McConnell, Michael
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Patton, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11
 
Name: White, Vivian Mae
Age: 79
Address: 1011 Third Avenue, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 10/5/1998
Deathplace: Duncansville
Birthdate: 2/16/1919
Birthplace: Duncansville
Father: Magill, Jacob F. (deceased)
Mother: Harker, Mabel G. (deceased)
Spouse: White, Alfred Lee (d. 3/9/1978)
Surviving Children: Richards, Joanne D.; Liebegott, Virginia M.; Wilder, Janice
E.; Harper, Alice L.; White, Robert L.; White, Dennis W.; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Hollidaysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/7/1998, A11


October 8, 1998

Name: Cowfer, Alice O.
Age: 91
Address: Fowler Hollow Lane, Port Matilda RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Port Matilda
Birthdate: 7/6/1907
Birthplace: Gearhartville, PA
Father: Crain, John
Mother: Ammerman, Margaret
Spouse: Cowfer, Horace G. Sr. (d. 12/8/1980)
Surviving Children: Cole, Janice; Cowfer, John; Cowfer, Earl D.; Cowfer, Horace
G. Jr.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Cowfer, Maxine; Cowfer, Lambert
Deceased Siblings: seven sisters; four brothers
Interment: Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11
 
Name: Drombroski, Arlene L.
Age: 71
Address: Orange Park, FL, formerly Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 10/2/1998
Deathplace: St. Vincent Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
Birthdate: 1/28/1928
Birthplace: Bellwood
Father: Shunk, Walter W. (deceased)
Mother: Gensamer, Pearl (deceased)
Spouse: Dombroski, Walter
Surviving Children: Dombroski, Joyce; three stepsons
Surviving Siblings: Weaver, Janet; Brimkman, Barbara; Alberter, Rita; Burdess,
Selma; Shunk, Dennis
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Shunk, Cora Mae; Shunk, Annabelle; Shunk, William; Shunk,
Donald; Shunk, Glenn
Interment: Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11
 
Name: Holton, Elmer W.
Age: 75
Address: 543 Woodlynn Terrace, Baltimore, formerly Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 9/18/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 4/19/1923
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Holton, John
Mother: Stiffler, Lila
Spouse: Walker, Doris L.
Surviving Children: Holton, David L.; Holton, Ronald B.; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Corbett, Irene; Craiger, Marian; Holton, Harry; Holton,
Dale; Holton, Ralph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11
 
Name: Kirby, Bridgie O'Toole
Age: 87
Address: 511 Keystone Avenue, Cresson, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Cresson
Birthdate: 10/13/1910
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: O'Toole, Anthony (deceased)
Mother: Garahan, Ann (deceased)
Spouse: Kirby, Claude W. (d. 9/11/1996)
Surviving Children: Foley, Ann; Kirby, William; Kirby, Anthony; Kirby, Joseph,
Kirby, John; 18 grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: O'Toole, Joseph; O'Toole, Anthony
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Ingoldsby, Mary Catherine; O'Toole, James; O'Toole, John
Interment: St. Francis Xavier Church Mausoleum, Cresson
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11
 
Name: Lewis, Dorothy A.
Age: 74
Address: 1520 Roseland Road, Coalport, PA
Deathdate: 10/6/1998
Deathplace: Greensboro, NC
Birthdate: 2/29/1924
Birthplace: Fallentimber, PA
Father: Reffner, Merle C. (deceased)
Mother: Kruis, M. Kathryn
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Wilkinson, Elaine; Rickard, A. Louise; four grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lewis, M. Lynn
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11
 
Name: Simmons, Sandra Lee
Age: 33
Address: Everett RD 2, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 2/20/1965
Birthplace: Roaring Spring
Father: Imler, John S.
Mother: Smith, Betty L.
Spouse: Simmons, Clinton D.
Surviving Children: Simmons, Jenni; Simmons, Kenton
Surviving Siblings: High, Angela; Fink, Susan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Imler, David
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/8/1998, A11 

October 9, 1998

Name: Canty, Elizabeth M.
Age: 87
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, formerly Wheeling, WV
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 2/16/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Raible, John
Mother: Baird, Corabelle
Spouse: Canty, Thomas M. (d. 1987)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Ferry, James R.
Age: 69
Address: 325 Murphy Street, Hollidaysburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 3/5/1929
Birthplace: Brookes Mills, PA
Father: Ferry, Charles I. (deceased)
Mother: Lodge, Mary (deceased)
Spouse: Laughlin, Marlene G.
Surviving Children: Ferry, Janice K.; Lytle, Julie R.; three grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Ferry, Alfarata; Lichbar, Madeline; Spencer, Louise; Ferry,
Charles; Ferry, Ralph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Fusco, Orlando H.
Age: 72
Address: Buffalo, NY, formerly Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/3/1998
Deathplace: Buffalo
Birthdate: 9/13/1926
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Fusco, Patsy (deceased)
Mother: D'Antonia, Rose (deceased)
Spouse: Fusco, Loretto Jean (d. 1977)
Surviving Children: Parker, Rose Ann; Fusco, Daniel L.; Fusco, Leonard; Fusco,
Dominic; Fusco, Vincent A.; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Lepore, Mary
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Lepore, Aurelia
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Kelly, Elizabeth
Age: 89
Address: Ebensburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 8/31/1909
Birthplace: Nokomis, IL
Father: Racosky, Andrew J. (deceased)
Mother: Dobrzycki, Pearl (deceased)
Spouse: Kelly, Thomas L. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Long, Maureen; Kelly, Mary Patricia; Sproull, Kathleen;
Kelly, Thomas A.; Kelly, Robert J.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Barber, Hedwina
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Shea, Pearl; Racosky, Andrew; Racosky, Joseph; Racosky, John
Interment: Holy Name Mausoleum, Ebensburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Montgomery, David Edwin
Age: 69
Address: 409 Mill Road, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 11/11/1928
Birthplace: Duncansville, PA
Father: Montgomery, William B. (deceased)
Mother: Bussard, Alice E. (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Slippey, Mary; Montgomery; William; Montgomery, Robert
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Patrick, Catherine Y.
Age: 81
Address: Epworth Manor, Tyrone, formerly Pennsylvania House, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Tyrone
Birthdate: 7/11/1917
Birthplace: Port Matilda, PA
Father: Young, George R. (deceased)
Mother: Hall, Cora R. (deceased)
Spouse: Patrick, John (d. 9/26/1975)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: McNeal, Hazel P.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Young, Gladys
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Robertson, William Owen
Age: 84
Address: Box 166, Altoona RR 4, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 2/26/1914
Birthplace: Knoxville, AL
Father: Robertson, Hayden
Mother: Poole, Mattie R.
Spouse: Beschler, Lois Judith (Hitt)
Surviving Children: Langelier, Letty; Harrison, Sally; Kelb, Janice; Robertson,
Lee; Robertson, Wayne; Robertson, Doyle; Zeppenfeld, Christine (stepdaughter);
Clapper, Susan (stepdaughter); Beschler, Steven (stepson); Beschler, Tim
(stepson); Beschler, Mark (stepson); 27 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Drummond, Edith; Robertson, John
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Robertson, Elizabeth; Robertson, Mildred; Robertson, George;
Robertson, Jim; Robertson, Thomas
Interment: Bethel Baptist Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9

Name: Rossbach, Wilbert E.
Age: 83
Address: 1234 19th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 3/10/1915
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Rossbach, August S.
Mother: Weakland, Fannie M.
Spouse: Wehrle, Margaret Mary (d. 9/12/1979)
Surviving Children: Rossbach, David T.; Rossbach, Lawrence W.; Rossbach, Bruce
F.; three grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Parker, Rosemary Louise; Rossbach, Alvin J.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Rossbach, Arthur F.; Rossbach, Frank
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Shaffer, Arietta M.
Age: 92
Address: 1010 17th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, Altoona
Birthdate: 4/16/1906
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Hartz, Robert A. (deceased)
Mother: Marlett, Mary E. (deceased)
Spouse: Shaffer, Arthur L. (d. 1/29/1985)
Surviving Children: Murphy, Isabell; Murphy, Helen; Shaffer, Ralph; Shaffer,
Artie; grandchildren; great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Shaffer, Thelma Marie (d. 4/18/1998)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Standley, Jude
Age: 0
Address: Patton, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 10/8/1998
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Standley, Bruce A.
Mother: Long, Nadine
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Standley, Nora; Standley, Owen; Standley, Evan
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9
 
Name: Valenty, Joseph Philip
Age: 83
Address: North Beech Street, Ebensburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/7/1998
Deathplace: Ebensburg
Birthdate: 6/18/1915
Birthplace: Barnesboro, PA
Father: Valenty, John Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Arrigo, Francesca Maria
Spouse: Leventry, Betty Roberts
Surviving Children: Valenty, Jack; Leventry, Gary (stepson); three grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Valenty, Sam; Valenty, Lawrence; Valeria, Mary; Averi,
Mariana
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Barnesboro
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/9/1998, A9


October 10, 1998

Name: Bookhamer, Lisa M.
Age: 34
Address: 208 11th Avenue, Juniata
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace:
Birthdate: 10/7/1964
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Bookhamer, Gerald E.
Mother: Consalvo, Rose Marie
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Bookhamer, Paul Allen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Botteicher, Hester S.
Age: 84
Address: 217 S. 22nd Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/13/1914
Birthplace: Hollidaysburg, PA
Father: Reed, Daniel Leroy (deceased)
Mother: Naugle, Goldie Catherine (deceased)
Spouse: Botteicher, Eugene C. (d. 3/2/1972)
Surviving Children: Botteicher, Richard R.; Botteicher, Ronald E.; Botteicher,
John E. (stepson); one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Rosehill Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Musser, F. Edward "Ed"
Age: 86
Address: 609 S. 22nd Street, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 12/30/1911
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Musser, John L. (deceased)
Mother: Spearing, Mary Forbes
Spouse: Hoover, Anne M.
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Sellers, Miriam; Pannebaker, Nancy
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Doeringer, Betty; Musser, John
Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Port Matilda, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Smolko, Steven Jr.
Age: 53
Address: Beccaria, Coalport RD
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Beccaria
Birthdate: 12/14/1944
Birthplace: Coalport RD
Father: Smolko, John (deceased)
Mother: Spilla, Ann (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Smolko, Shela; Smolko, Bryan; Smolko, Steven; Smolko,
Robert; Gobert, Barry; five grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Smolko, Ann Jena; Smolko, Albert; Smolko, Edward; Smolko,
Martin
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Bellwood
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Snyder, Ida P.
Age: 83
Address: 321 High Street, Spring Apartments, Williamsburg, PA
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, PA
Birthdate: 10/26/1914
Birthplace: Williamsburg
Father: Frye, Albert F. (deceased)
Mother: Horton, Cora E. (deceased)
Spouse: Snyder, Murray J. (d. 11/3/1960)
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Sleek, Viola Dolly; Reffner, Lois Jean; Ginter, Patricia
Ann; Frye, William R.; Frye, Wilmer R.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Frye, Lila; Hileman, Zelma M.; McCall, Lovina; Berndt,
Florence; Frye, Ralph D.; Frye, Melvin W. "Whitey"
Interment: Royer Cemetery, Williamsburg RR 2
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11
 
Name: Vaughn, Margaret K.
Age: 87
Address: Box 111, Robeson Extension, Williamsburg RR 1,PA
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 1/28/1911
Birthplace: Sandy Ridge, PA
Father: Renwick, Matthew (deceased)
Mother: Fullington, Nellie (deceased)
Spouse: Vaughn, Lawrence Earl (d. 12/10/1967)
Surviving Children: Vaughn, Beverly A.; Martin, Sandra K.; 10 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Renwick, Jack; Barnett, Vivian
Deceased Children: Gates, Patricia M. (d. 1992); Frye, Sarah P. (d. 1983)
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11

Name: Waksmonski, Naomi
Age: 79
Address: Portage, formerly Coupon, PA
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Portage
Birthdate: 1/8/1919
Birthplace: Coupon
Father: Luther, Raymond (deceased)
Mother: Weakland, Pearl (deceased)
Spouse: Waksmonski, Cappy (d. 8/10/1993)
Surviving Children: Brady, Theresa; Burke, Mary; McMarlin, Donna; 10
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Benjamin, Edna; Forlina, Mary Alice; Serventi, Eileen
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Luther, Mildred; Luther, Mark,; Luther, Harold; Luther,
Charles; Luther, William; Luther, Raymond; Brady, Scott David (grandson)
Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Coupon
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/10/1998, A11

October 11, 1998

Name: Boinczan, Robert A.
Age: 54
Address: Rolling Rock Motel, 2590 Old Route 22, Duncansville, PA
Deathdate: 10/8/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 10/29/1943
Birthplace: Jersey City, NJ
Father: Boinczan, Bela
Mother: Nahosh, Helen
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Boinczan, Sonia
Surviving Siblings: Furey, Barbara; Harris, Dian; Boinczan, Joseph
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment:
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/11/1998, A13
 
Name: Graybill, George E.
Age: 82
Address: McAlisterville RR 1, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Lewistown Hospital
Birthdate: 3/20/1916
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Graybill, Leo J. (deceased)
Mother: Noll, Louise (deceased)
Spouse: Roush, Lenore M. (deceased)
Surviving Children: Graybill, G. Richard; Meiser, Mary Lou; five grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Hillside Cemetery, McAlisterville, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/11/1998, A13
 
Name: Pielmeier, Margaret F.
Age: 78
Address: Valley View Home, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Altoona
Birthdate: 6/10/1920
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Pielmeier, John (deceased)
Mother: Tauber, Theresa (deceased)
Spouse:
Surviving Children:
Surviving Siblings: Dosh, Martha R.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/11/1998, A13
 
Name: Thompson, John S.
Age: 79
Address: 220 Poplar Run Road, Duncansville
Deathdate: 10/9/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona
Birthdate: 3/11/1919
Birthplace: Pinecroft, PA
Father: Thompson, Clayton S. (deceased)
Mother: Zeigler, Elizabeth (deceased)
Spouse: Weigl, Ruth (Appleyard)
Surviving Children: Thompson, Emmy; Thompson, John; Weigl, Richard (stepson);
Weigl, Todd (stepson); Weigl, William (stepson); Pyles, Marleigh (stepdaughter);
four grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Diehl, Dorothy; Hoover, Bette
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Alto-Reste Park, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/11/1998, A13

October 12, 1998

Name: Brown, William P. Jr.
Age: 76
Address: 904 Park Blvd., Juniata
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital, Altoona
Birthdate: 5/8/1922
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Brown, William P.
Mother: Fox, Clara L.
Spouse: Henry, Edith M.
Surviving Children: Brown, Michael; Brown, David; Brown, Timothy; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Paterson, Mary Ann
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Carson Valley Cemetery
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A4
 
Name: Burgoon, Francis B.
Age: 87
Address: Box 22, Hazel Drive, Hollidaysburg RR 2, PA
Deathdate: 10/11/1998
Deathplace: Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital, Altoona, PA
Birthdate: 7/23/1911
Birthplace: Sharon, PA
Father: Burgoon, Bernard A. (deceased)
Mother: Steineck, Julia (deceased)
Spouse: Prendergast, Mary
Surviving Children: Burgoon, Sean
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: New St. Mary's Cemetery, Hollidaysburg
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Dodson, Marian L.
Age: 76
Address: Homewood Retirement Center, Martinsburg, formerly Bakers Summit,
Roaring Spring RR 1, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Martinsburg
Birthdate: 9/13/1922
Birthplace: Horrell, Frankstown Township
Father: Kensinger, David E. (deceased)
Mother: Bowman, Mary E. (deceased)
Spouse: 1) Neeley, Julius B.; 2) Dodson, Warren P. (d. 6/22/1986)
Surviving Children: Ayers, Judith A.; Hamilton, Winifred; Weitzel, Patricia F.;
Hall, Mary A.; Dodson, Carl E.; Dodson, Samuel P.; Dodson, Kenneth W.; 16
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Kensinger, Harold W.; Kensinger, Samuel E.; Kensinger,
William D.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Delozier, Prucie; Young, Almeda; Campbell, Helen; Walls,
Thelma; Kensinger, Jesse E.; Kensinger, Charles D.
Interment: Holsinger Cemetery, Bakers Summit
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7

Name: Fasick, Ray Elmo
Age: 69
Address: 724 W. 15th Street, Tyrone, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Altoona Hospital Center for Nursing Care, Altoona
Birthdate: 8/6/1929
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Fasick, Elmo C. (deceased)
Mother: Helsel, Vesta E.(deceased)
Spouse: Roberts, Betty J.
Surviving Children: Frye, Betsy; two grandsons
Surviving Siblings: Sweitzer, Janet; Kepler, Virginia; Fasick, Fred
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Fasick, Eugene
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Fries, Gladys M.
Age: 87
Address: 534 Barley Street, Roaring Spring, PA
Deathdate: 10/11/1998
Deathplace: Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring
Birthdate: 12/26/1910
Birthplace:
Father: Blattenberger, Joseph
Mother: Pollard, Julie
Spouse: Fries, Thomas Jacob
Surviving Children: two grandsons; four great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Lawther, Grace; Stapleton, Betty
Deceased Children: Fries, Thomas Joseph Sr. (d. 11/29/1997)
Deceased Siblings: Blattenberger, Donald; Blattenberger, Mary
Interment: Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Gauntner, Ralph
Age: 84
Address: Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, formerly Ashville, PA
Deathdate: 10/11/1998
Deathplace: Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona
Birthdate: 7/27/1914
Birthplace: Ashville
Father: Gauntner, Thomas (deceased)
Mother: Lumadue, Mary (deceased_
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Vinson, Sheryece; one granddaughter
Surviving Siblings: Gauntner, Ray; Noel, Kay
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Nagle, Alice; Holmberg, Bessie
Interment: St. Thomas Catholic Church Cemetery, Ashville
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Hipp, Ronald R.
Age: 57
Address: State College, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Centre Community Hospital, State College
Birthdate: 10/21/1940
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Hipp, Joseph (deceased)
Mother: Steinbugl, Agnes (deceased)
Spouse: Nigro, June M.
Surviving Children: Agostinelli, Lisa A.; Hipp, Ronald D.; Hipp, Randy T.; two
grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Pelligrini, Rose; Hamman, Marcy; Hipp, Joseph; Hipp, Dave;
Hipp, Raymond; Hipp, Tom
Deceased Children: Hipp, Tammy
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: McFarlane, Grayce Francis
Age: 90
Address: 228 Wheatfield Drive, Greensburg, formerly Sacred Heart Manor and 1209
14th Avenue, Altoona, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant, PA
Birthdate: 8/21/1908
Birthplace: Altoona
Father: Dillon, Thomas F. (deceased)
Mother: McGowan, Ella (deceased)
Spouse: McFarlane, John R. (d. 11/5/1962)
Surviving Children: McFarlane, Park H.; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Rhodes, Ruth; Wiles, Helen; Manspeaker, Nora; Amheiser,
Marie; Dillon, Andrew; Dillon, Thomas; Dillon, Walter
Interment: Grandview Cemetery, Altoona
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7

Name: Miller, Robert J. "Joe"
Age: 20
Address: 600 Church Street, Gallitzin, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Cresson
Birthdate: 4/19/1978
Birthplace: Altoona, PA
Father: Miller, Robert T. Jr.
Mother: Booterbaugh, Bonnie J.
Spouse:
Surviving Children: Miller, Donald J.; Miller, Lori A.; Miller, Renee L.
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cemetery, Gallitzin
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Murtha, Nellie M.
Age: 87
Address: Joliet, IL
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet
Birthdate: 6/2/1911
Birthplace: Johnstown, PA
Father: Stormer, Louis (deceased)
Mother: Rightnour, Blanche (deceased)
Spouse: Murtha, Paul K. (d. 1969)
Surviving Children: Murtha, Richard; Murtha, Paul; Gallagher, Donna; Balough,
Sharon; Castine, Gayle; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings:
Deceased Children: Murtha, Leroy Anthony
Deceased Siblings: Stormer, Lawrence
Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Joliet
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Nail, Clyde I.
Age: 64
Address: 718 N. Seventh Street, Bellwood, PA
Deathdate: 10/10/1998
Deathplace: West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Birthdate: 11/1/1933
Birthplace: East Juniata, Altoona, PA
Father: Nail, Clyde Albert (deceased)
Mother: Thomas, Freda Jane (deceased)
Spouse: Wertz, Beverly J.
Surviving Children: Wilt, Theresa D.; Zeak, Gladys A.; Graham, Clydene Y.; 11
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren
Surviving Siblings: Nail, Edward T.; Horan, Charles M. (adopted); Nail, Myrna
J.; Nail, Mardell A.
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings: Lance, Hilda J.; Nail, Eleanor M.
Interment: Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, PA
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A7
 
Name: Petrunak, Florence A. "Aunt Porney"
Age: 74
Address: 308 McIntyre Avenue, Patton, PA
Deathdate: 10/11/1998
Deathplace: Miners Hospital, Spangler, PA
Birthdate: 1/9/1924
Birthplace: Spindley City, Ashville RR
Father: Weakland, Blair (deceased)
Mother: Gallagher, Annie (deceased)
Spouse: Petrunak, George (d. 3/30/1996)
Surviving Children: Petrunak, Allan; six grandchildren; one great-grandson
Surviving Siblings: Weakland, George A.; Weakland, Donald J.; Weakland, David
Gallagher
Deceased Children:
Deceased Siblings:
Interment: Patton
Reference: Altoona Mirror, 10/12/1998, A4