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Wilbur F. ‘Buzz’ Amigh Jr.

Aug. 14, 1948 - Feb. 24, 2017

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Wilbur F. “Buzz” Amigh Jr., 68, Altoona, died Friday morning at UPMC Altoona.

He was born in Altoona, son of Wilbur F. Sr. and the late Sara Jane (Hewitt) Amigh. He married Paula R. Haas, who preceded him in death on April 27, 2010, after having shared 14 years of marriage.

Surviving are two daughters: Amber Webster and husband, Steve, and Bobbie J. Murphy, all of Altoona; a son, Billy H. of Hollidaysburg; five grandchildren; his father, Wilbur Sr.; and two sisters: Beverly J. Aungst of Lakemont and Marjorie A. Ansman of Altoona.

He was preceded in death by a brother, James N., in November 2005; and two brothers-in-law: Joseph Aungst in 2013 and Dennis Ansman in 2013.

Buzz attended Altoona Area High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam conflict. He retired as an electrician for Conrail, Juniata Shops.

He enjoyed playing cards weekly with the family, hunting ginseng, hunting and fishing, working on cars and spending time with his pup, Sioux.

Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Sorge Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at the funeral home, Pastor Marcus Mills officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood, with military honors provided by Blair County Veterans Honor Guard.

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