OBIT: Ernest E. WISSINGER, 2002, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Ernest E. Wissinger 
 
Ernest E. "Ernie" Wissinger, 96, of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly 
of Box 809, Altoona RD 5, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002 at Homewood. He 
was born July 23, 1906, in Altoona, a son of the late Clarence and 
Laura (Lord) Wissinger. He married Ruth McFarland in 1925 in Altoona. 
Mr. Wissinger was a member of First Church of Christ, Juniata Gap, for 
more than 50 years. He retired in 1989 as owner of Wissinger's 
Supermarkets, which was founded in 1945. He previously was a produce 
selector at A&P Warehouse. Mr. Wissinger completed grade school, then 
in later years he completed a correspondence course to receive his GED. 
He enjoyed tennis, reading and meeting people. Mr. Wissinger was a 
member of Altoona Rotary Club and Altoona Kiwanis Club, served on the 
Board of Directors at ABCD Corporation, Blair County Chamber, Blair 
County Easter Seals, Salvation Army and Altoona YMCA; he was very 
supportive of the Altoona Public Library and institutions of higher 
education. He was the first recipient of the Blair County Advocacy 
Award. Surviving are a son, Don and his wife, Flossie, of 
Hollidaysburg; six grandchildren: Dr. Scott Wissinger of Saegertown, 
PA., Donna R. Wissinger of Lutz, Fla.,  Dr. Jane Wissinger of Plymouth, 
Minn., Janice Meadows of Hollidaysburg, Brenda Conway of Hollidaysburg 
and Dr. Diane Hodgson of Carbondale, Ill.; and 10 great-grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Kenneth C., George A. and 
Francis H. Wissinger; and two sisters: Martha L. Benden and Janet M. 
Worley. Friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 6:30 to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday, Sept 3, 2002 at E. Merrill Smith Funeral Hone, Inc., 2309 
Broad Ave., Altoona, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 4, 2002 
before the service at First Church of Christ, Juniata Gap. Funeral 
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at First 
Church of Christ, Juniata Gap, with Pastor John Collins officiating. 
Interment at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery, Altoona. In remembrance of 
Ernest E. "Ernie" Wissinger, those who wish may make contributions to 
the Altoona Public Library, Blair County Easter Seals or the Salvation 
Army.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., September 1 & 2, 2002