OBITUARIES

Apr 3, 2015

Miss Karen S. DelBiondo, 63, of Altoona died Friday afternoon April 3, 2015 at her residence.

She was born March 23, 1952 in Altoona, daughter of the late Antonio and Helen (Zajac) DelBiondo.

She was formerly employed as a sales clerk at Goodwill Industries of Altoona.

Miss DelBiondo graduated from Altoona Area High...

Mar 26, 2015

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Mrs Helen L. O'Leary, 90, of 198 Indiana Dr, Altoona, Pa. died at 9:10 PM, Thursday, March 26, at UPMC - Altoona after as extended illness.

Mrs. O'Leary was born in Altoona, Pa. on October 6, 1924, daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Kline) Cole. She married Paul M. O'Leary October 18, 1947...

Mar 21, 2015

Mr. Richard J. "Dick" Huber, 89 of The Winds, Hollidaysburg, formerly of 1211 - 17th Ave. Altoona. died at 1:55 PM Saturday, March 21, 2015 at The Winds, after a brief illness.

He was born in Ebensburg, Pa. December 24, 1925, son of the late Edwin J. and Gertrude Monice (Wamer) Huber. He married Beverly Ann (Barry)...

Mar 15, 2015

Mr. Robert Lunger, 85, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:45 PM, Sunday, March 15,2015 at UPMC - Altoona after a brief illness.

Mr. Lunger was born in Milton, Pa. on October 31,1929, son of the late John C. and Beatrice (Kriner) Lunger. He married Leona Marie Notaro, November 28, 1952 in Winchester, VA.

He retired...

Mar 13, 2015

Mrs. Kluba was born in Madera, Pa. on November 3, 1916, daughter of the late Basily and Mary (Tetanich) Maruschak. She married Michael N. Kluba May 11, 1942 at S.S. Peter and Paul Russian Ortodox Church, Altoona. He preceded her indeath July 12, 1963.

She retired in 1982 as a seamatress at Tritex sportswear Altoona with 12...

Mar 12, 2015

Richard Frank "Doc" Schleich Jr. 74, of Veterans Home, Duncansville, Pa. died at 7:55 AM, Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, after an extended illness.

Mr. Schleich Jr. was born in Altoona, Pa. on January 24, 1941, son of the late Richard Frank and Virginia Mae (Long) Schleich Sr. He married Laura J. Luci April...

Mar 11, 2015

Eva Arseniu of 1410 - 20th Ave Altoona, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at UPMC - Altoona after a brief illness.

Miss Arseniu was born in Altoona, Pa. on December 2, 1925, daughter of the late William P. Genevieve (Zosimas) Arseniu.

She retired as a supervisor at Butterick, Altoona, Pa. with 42 years of...

Mar 6, 2015

Rev. Anthony was born in Osceola Mills, Pa. on December 28, 1928, daughter of the late Samuel and Dovie (Morgan) Smith. She married Ballard James Anthony October 12, 1946 in Osceola Mills, Pa. He died November 10, 1989.

She retired as a seamstress at Puritan Sportswear Altoona, after many years of service. She formerly worked at VanZandt...

Feb 25, 2015

Mr. Terry L. Guyer, 70, of Altoona, Pa, died at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 UPMC-Altoona after an extended illness.

Mr. Guyer was born in Altoona, Pa. on July 31, 1944, son of the late Gerald and Phyllis (Wagner) Guyer. He married Donna M. Batrus, July 14, 1985 at Fairview United Methodist Church.

He...

Feb 24, 2015

Raymond Lee Hockenberry, 60 of Grassflat, Pa, died at 8:10 PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, Altoona, Pa. after an extended illness.

Mr. Hockenberry was born in Philipsburg, Pa. on June 10, 1954, son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Miller) Hockenberry.

He was a cable technician at C-Tech Cable...

Feb 24, 2015

Jason W. Smearman, 39, of St. Augustine, FL formerly of Ashville, Pa. died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his residence, unexpectedly.

Mr. Smearman was born in Altoona, Pa. on April 10, 1975, son of the late William R. Smearman and Jane E. (Thomas) Smith.

He was a financier at Merrill Lynch, St. Augustine, FL with...

Feb 22, 2015

Mr. Robert L. Harvey,90, of State College, Pa. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at The Atrium, State College, Pa. after an extended illness.

Mr. Harvey was born in Rossiter, Pa. on October 20, 1924, son of the late Robert R. and Lucy Mae (Hawk) Harvey. He married Helen A. Weber August 29, 1948 at United Brethren Church, Latrobe,...

Feb 19, 2015

Mr. Nathan S. Boslet, 43, of Altoona, Pa, died at 12:00 AM, Thursday, February 19, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Boslet was born in Altoona, Pa. on September 4, 1971, son of Mark J. and Beverly L. Boslet. He married Dana M. McCloskey May 27, 1995 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona.

He...

Feb 14, 2015

Mary Jeanne (Crowl) Collins, 84, of Hollidaysburg, Pa. died at 5:45 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at UPMC Altoona, after brief illness.

Mrs. Collins was born in Altoona, Pa. on June 15, 1930, daughter of the late William Frencis and Myrtle Marian (Hetrick) Crowl. She married James Anthony Collins May 6, 1952 in Winchester, VA. He died...

Feb 11, 2015

Mr. Christoper Gordon George, 39, of Altoona, Pa, died at 6:27 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. George was born in Altoona, Pa. on March 28, 1975, son of Bucky Chamberlain and Mary George.

He was of the Protestant Faith.

Chris was a 1992 greduate of Altoona Area High School...

Feb 2, 2015

Mr. John "Johnny" Ivey, 39, of Altoona, Pa. died at 2:30 PM, Monday, February 2, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Ivey was born inJasper, Alabama on April 29, 1975, son of Rebecca (Pugh) Ivey and the late Alberto Ivey. He married Heather M. McMClellan July 7, 2004 in Las Cruces, NM.

He retired as a...

Feb 2, 2015

Mrs. Patricia I. "Pat" Rabine, 84 , of Altoona, pa. died at 3:07 PM, Monday, February 2, 2015 at her residence, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Rabine was born in Altoona, Pa. on Mruch 24, 1930, daughter of the late Jone and Erma (Luther) Malloy. She married Donald G. "Don" Rabine February 27, 1954 at the Cathedral...

Jan 30, 2015

Mr. Richard D. "Rich" Johnson, 63, of Duncansville, Pa. died at 7:06 PM, Friday, January 30, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was born in Altoona, Pa. on August 8, 1951, son of the late Herry and Edna (Drenning) Johnson. He married Debbie K. Ritchey June 26, 1976 in Altoona.

He was a self-employed owner...

Jan 27, 2015

Joan A. "Jo" Hirt 86, of Hollidaysburg, died at 5:25 AM, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Hirt was born in Altoona, Pa. on July 30, 1928, daughter of the late William C. and Ann E. (Fagan) Twyford. She married merle M. Hirt September 2, 1950 at St. Leo's...

Jan 21, 2015

Robert Paul Miller, 89, of Newburg, Altoona, Pa died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Golden Living Center - Hillview, Altoona, after an extended illness.

Mr. Miller was born in Johntown, Pa on November 8, 1925, son of the late Edger and Elizabeth (Coubaugh) Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther.

He retired...