Death Record from Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA. Saturday, June 10, 1972
James G. Long- of 910 W. 10th St., an Altoona native, died Wednesday, June 7, 1972, following an automobile accident in Erie. He was born Oct. 30, 1942, in Altooma, the son of James and Hilma (Faulkner) Long of Erie, and married Susan Hall. surviving are his wife a son and daughter, Timothy and Kimberly, at home; his parents, and a sister and three brothers, Mrs. Gloria Robison and Merrill of Erie and Paul and Charles of Altoona. Mr. Long was employed as a supervisor in shipping and receiving with Duggan-Rider Co. He served with the Army. Friends will be received in the Burton Funeral Home, Erie, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Charles J. Wills- of 722 Lawrence St., Johnstown, died at 10:08 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. He was born Jan. 26, 1889, at Ashville RD, a son of Joseph and Mary (Cober) Wills, and was twice married, first to Susan Grimes and then to Evelyn Frederick. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Mary Gully of Johnston, Mrs. Susan Weiser of Philadelphia, Miss Margaret of Woodbridge, N.J., Mrs. Rose Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Sophia Peterman of Duncannon and Mrs. Loretta McClemens of Hollsopple; 16 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren and a brother, Robert of Fallentimber. Known as Dick, Mr. Wills was a former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ashville. Friends will be received in the Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, from 7 to 10 p.m. today and 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.
Donna Miraglia- of 1861 Oak Road, North Brunswick, N.J., and formerly of 423 8th Ave., Altoona, died suddenly at 2:30 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at Middlesex, N.J. General Hospital. She was born May 12, 1913, in Altoona, a daughter of Pasquale and Carlotta (Pecuilli) Nitto. Surviving are a daughter and two sons, Mrs. Charlotte Britt of Edison N.J., Frank Miraglia of Richmond, Va., and Anthony Miraglia of Cranberry, N.J.; eight grandchildren and five sisters and brothers, Mrs. Theresa Tremmel of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Anna Gioiosa, Mrs. Emily DeAntonio and Frank Nitto of Altoona, and Albert Nitto of Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. Miraglia had resided in North Brunswick for the past 31 years and was employed by Westinghouse Electric Corp. for the past 15 years. While living in Altoona, she attended Altoona schools and was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Catholic Church of North Brunswick. Friends will be received in the Bronson & Son Funeral Home, Milltown, N. J., from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Monday.
Rose E. Pearce- a guest of Valley View Home, Altoona, and former Martingburg RD 2 resident, died at 10 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at the home. She was born April 1, 1894, at Altoona, a daughter of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Hoover) Snowberger, and Oct. 12, 1913, at Tyrone was married to Guy H. Pearce. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday.
Grace E. Hoover- formerly of Altoona and recently residing with a niece, Mrs. Geraldine Wineland, at 726 E. Main St., Roaring Spring, died at 12:15 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at the residence. She was born Aug. 8, 1894, at Williamsburg RD 2 a daughter of John and Rachel (Yingling) Briney, and in June 1924 was married to Melvin M. Hoover, who died in 1970. Mrs. Hoover was a member of the Royer Methodist Church. Friends will be received in the Thompson Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Voilet A. Cogan- of 1823 4th Ave., E. Juniata, died at 5:10a.m. today, June 10, 1972, at Altoona Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born May 25, 1906, at Pinecroft, the daughter of Grace Thompson, and married Donald Cogan on Oct. 11, 1923, at Bellefonte. Surviving are her husband, nine children, Mrs. Charlotte Robinson, Mrs. Harriet Glasson, Mrs. Sylvia Hinkel, Mrs. Donna Quarry, Mrs. Larue Catherman, Dale and Mrs. Gloria Weyandt of Altoona, Donald of Tyrone, and Roxanne, at home; 17 grandchildren, tow great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Schmittle of Lewistown, Mrs. Lavina Burnheimer of Oxford, Fla., and Edith Webb of Johnstown. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata, from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and after 10 a.m. Monday.
Martin Luther Shaffer- of 129 E. Willow Ave., died at 11:10 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Pannabaker, 343 W. Aaron Drive, State College. He was born Oct. 10, 1909, at Starford, a son of Merritt and Bessie (Learn) Shaffer, and Feb. 28, 1935, married Felicia Russo. Surviving are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Jane Pannabaker of State College and Mrs. Doris Robbins and Mrs. Carol Hollingshead of Altoona; 13 grandchildren, and seven brothers and sisters, Mrs. Jane Roan and J. Learn Shaffer of Rosemead, Calif., Valentine Shaffer of Jersey Shore, Mrs. Martha Hicks of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Kathryn Ingram of Altoona, Claude of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mr. Shaffer was employed as a press operator in the steel shop of the Penn Central Railroad. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata, from noon to 4 p.m.and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m.Monday and after 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Murray W. Weight- of 348 Valley Brook Road, Ambler, formerly of Altoona, died at 11 p.m. yesterday, June 9, 1972, at his home.
