Lenora Benson
, Pennsylvania
Lenora Benson age 102 formerly of Duncansville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday August 17 2026 at the Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. Born in Foot of Ten on March 11 1924 she was the daughter of the late William F. and Lenora Hicks Grove. She married Paul R. Benson Sr. on August 19 1941 at Grace Lutheran Church in Bedford. He preceded her in death on February 1 1973. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Pauline McCall and five siblings Frank Grove Sr. Oliver Kirth Grove John Grove Wilma Foor and Marian Eckard. Surviving are three sons Edward Dorie Donald Beverly and Paul Jr. Mary Kay and four grandchildren Elaine Kimberly Kirth and Aaron. Lenora was an active charter member of Altoona Bible Church where she attended faithfully until physically unable. She was instrumental in sustaining the former Benson Oil Company where…
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Kathleen Shutt
, Pennsylvania
Kathleen Marie Shutt age 89 of Canan Station Altoona died Thursday August 6 2026 at UPMC Altoona. She was born May 7 1937 in Altoona daughter of the late Alfred J. and Effie Osborn Trexler. She married William G. Shutt Sr. He preceded her in death on October 1 2009. Surviving are 7 children Allen Ratchford of Sugar Run Carol Satterfield in Arkansas Marcy Lee Bob of Altoona Bill Shutt Jr. of Altoona Ron Shutt of Altoona Scott Shutt Dee in Minnesota and Stacy Shutt of Altoona numerous grandchildren greatgrandchildren and greatgreatgrandchilren and a sister Patti Burk King of Altoona. She was preceded in death by two children Michael Ratchford and Pat Burgmeier two grandchildren Sammy Shutt and Lauren Balberchak and three siblings Edith Detrick James Trexler and Phil Trexler. Kathleen was a 1955 graduate of Hollidaysburg High School. She retired from VeederRoot. She was a member of Duncansville Evangelical…
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Terrence Koch
, Pennsylvania
Terrence L. Terry Koch 67 of Altoona died early Friday morning August 7 2026 at UPMC Altoona following an extended illness. He was born July 7 1959 in Altoona a son of the late Richard W. and Martavene H. Johnsonbaugh Koch. Surviving is a niece Attorney Traci L. Naugle of Altoona and numerous extended family members. Terry was preceded in death by his sister Lucinda L. Cindie Naugle on December 23 2019. Mr. Koch was a dedicated member of Bethany Lutheran Church Altoona. He was a 1977 graduate of Altoona Area High School and a 1992 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education followed by a masters degree in Counseling in 1996. Terry was employed as an Elementary School Teacher and then as a School Counselor by the Altoona Area School District from where he retired in 2016 following over twenty years service.…
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M. Shiffler
, Pennsylvania
M. Marie "Mamaw" (McCarty) Shiffler death notice and obituary, Saturday August 8, 2026. Myers - Somers Funeral Home, Inc. Altoona, PA 16602
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Jesse Blazer
, Pennsylvania
Jesse J. Blazer 99 of Altoona died early Thursday morning August 6 2026 at his residence. He was born June 7 1927 in Altoona a son of the late Jesse L. and Mary G. Nearhoof Blazer. He married Constance L. Locke in 1954 in Winchester VA. Surviving are his wife three children daughter Connie L. McKendree of Altoona son Stanley J. Blazer Diane Louise of Williamsport and son Steven J. Blazer Terri of Altoona six grandchildren seven great grandchildren four siblings brother Samuel Blazer of Antis sister Jean Kelly of Altoona brother Lee Blazer of Altoona and brother Robert Blazer. Jesse was preceded in death by an infant brother Ralph Blazer an infant sister Irene Blazer brother Raymond Blazer brother Donald Blazer and sister Helen McCann. Mr. Blazer was a 1945 graduate of BellwoodAntis High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in both World War II and the…
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